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WHAP Modern Unit 3 Vocab

Authored by Brian O'Donnell

History

10th - 12th Grade

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WHAP Modern Unit 3 Vocab
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This quiz focuses on World History, specifically covering the Early Modern Period (approximately 1450-1750 CE) with emphasis on Islamic empires, European religious reformation, and political developments. The content is appropriate for grades 10-12, aligning with Advanced Placement World History standards. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of major historical figures, political structures, religious movements, and cultural achievements across multiple civilizations. The questions require understanding of cause-and-effect relationships in history, the ability to distinguish between different Islamic empires (Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal), comprehension of the Protestant Reformation's key figures and outcomes, and recognition of architectural and technological innovations. Students must also grasp concepts of political authority, religious conflict, and cross-cultural interactions during this transformative period in world history. Created by Brian O'Donnell, a History teacher in the United States who teaches grades 10 and 12. This vocabulary-focused quiz serves as an excellent tool for building foundational knowledge essential for success in world history courses. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a warmup activity to gauge student preparation before diving into complex historical analysis, or as a review tool to reinforce key terms before unit examinations. The quiz works particularly well for homework assignments, allowing students to self-assess their mastery of essential vocabulary, and functions effectively as a formative assessment to identify areas where students need additional instruction. This assessment aligns with NCSS standards for historical thinking and supports AP World History learning objectives 1.1-1.6 and 2.1-2.6, which emphasize understanding of political, religious, and cultural developments in the Early Modern Period.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation in 1517.

Jean Calvin

John Locke

Martin Luther

Vasco da Gama

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Turkic people who were unified under Mehmed I and established an empire that included most of the Arab world.

Safavids

Ottomans

Persians

Sikhs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Empire established in India by Babur

Mughal Empire

Sikh Empire

Safavid Empire

Ottoman Empire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ottoman sultan who was responsible for the conquest of Constantinople

Mehmed II

Abu Bakr

Muhammad ibn Qasim

Mahmud II

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nomadic group that had origins in the Sufi mystic group and created a kingdom in the area of modern Iran

Mughal

Safavid

Janissaries

Ottomans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name given to Safavid followers based on the headgear that they wore

Red Heads

Tunics

Sultans

Sikhs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Location of a major battle between Safavids and Ottomans where the Safavids were badly defeated

Chaldiran

Akbar

Macao

Canton

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