End of Year Benchmark

How did the organization of Sumerian society effect society in general?

• The lower class ruled, while the upper class supported them.

• The lower class controlled the economy, while the upper class controlled the government.

• The upper class controlled the economy, while the lower class performed the work.

• The lower class ruled, while the upper cllass supported their decisions.

How did Ancient Egyptians attempt to measure time?

• They invented the hourglass.

• They invented the mechanical clock.

• They created a work week of 8 days.

• They created a calendar of 365 days.

Why did Greek city-stakes like Athens depend on sea trade?

• They were located near the Mediterranean Sea.

• They were landlocked.

• They had weak militaries.

• They were unable to cross the Ural Mountains.

Which religion began in India?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Taoism

In the Mali Kingdom, who maintained and transmitted historical accounts?

• griots

• kings

• scribes

• traders

What is the best explanation of the feudal system of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• A merchant employs villagers to work in his shop.

• An apprentice learns a skilled trade and joins a guild.

• A lord gives land to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service.

• A king allows peasants to participate in government.

The Crusades led to military conflicts between which two regions?

• Europe and the Middle East

• China and Japan

• India and the Middle East

• Japan and Europe

Which event is sometimes referred to as the Christians' "Greatst Successful Failure"?

• the Crusades

• the Thirty Years War

• English Civil War

• French Revolution

Which historical figure led the Ottoman Empire during the 1500s, the peak of its power?

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Mansa Musa

• Suleiman the Magnificent

Which ruler reformed Ottoman law, trade, and tax systems?

• Emperor Justinian

• Mehmed II the Conqueror

• Prophet Muhammad

• Suleiman the Magnificent