Rise and Fall of Empires

Who was the chief of the Vandals, a tribe of Germanic warriors?

• Gaiseric

• Hotu Matu'a

• Ahmad Ibn Fadlan

• Abbas Ibn Firnas

What was the population of Rome at its height?

• One million

• Five million

• Ten million

• Fifty million

Which civilization founded a new religion called Islam?

• Arabs

• Vikings

• Romans

• Polynesians

What metal symbolizes wealth and royalty?

• Gold

• Iron

• Silver

• Copper

Who was the first human to fly?

• Abbas Ibn Firnas

• Hotu Matu'a

• Ahmad Ibn Fadlan

• Gaiseric

Which civilization built iconic statues on Easter Island?

• Polynesians

• Vikings

• Arabs

• Romans

What was the key to Viking exploration?

• Longships

• Gold

• Aqueducts

• Stone Age tools

Which city in Russia was a trading center for the Vikings?

• Novgorod

• Kiev

• Rouen

• York

Who led the Vikings in the invasion of Britain and became the King of England?

• William the Conqueror

• Hotu Matu'a

• Abbas Ibn Firnas

• Ahmad Ibn Fadlan

What was the population of Rome after its fall?

• 5%

• 10%

• 50%

• 95%