World History Unit Recap Vocab Quiz

What is a dialect?

• The body of words used in a particular language

• Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

• A regional variety of a language

• A symbol for a word, idea, or sound

Answer explanation

A dialect is a regional variety of a language.

What is a glyph?

• Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

• A regional variety of a language

• The body of words used in a particular language

• A symbol for a word, idea, or sound

Answer explanation

A glyph is a symbol that represents a word, idea, or sound. It is not a physical or concrete existence, a regional variety of a language, or the body of words used in a particular language.

What does abstract mean?

• A symbol for a word, idea, or sound

• A regional variety of a language

• Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

• The body of words used in a particular language

Answer explanation

The term 'abstract' means existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. This choice accurately describes the meaning of 'abstract'.

What is a solar year?

• A regional variety of a language

• Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

• A symbol for a word, idea, or sound

• The time it takes Earth to travel once around the sun

Answer explanation

A solar year is the time it takes Earth to travel once around the sun.

What is a stele?

• The body of words used in a particular language

• A symbol for a word, idea, or sound

• A regional variety of a language

• A vertical stone slab or pillar with carvings or inscriptions

Answer explanation

A stele is a vertical stone slab or pillar with carvings or inscriptions. It is a symbol for a word, idea, or sound.

What is a violent action in opposition to a government or law?

• peaceful protest

• compliance

• revolt

• obedience

Answer explanation

A revolt is a violent action against a government or law. It involves opposition and rebellion.

What is a heretic?

• A heretic is someone who has no beliefs or ideology.

• A heretic is someone who follows the official or accepted beliefs of a particular religion or ideology.

• A heretic is someone who is indifferent to the beliefs of a particular religion or ideology.

• A heretic is someone who holds beliefs that go against the official or accepted beliefs of a particular religion or ideology.

Answer explanation

A heretic is someone who holds beliefs that go against the official or accepted beliefs of a particular religion or ideology.

What is the name for the powerful city, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia?

• Athens

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Paris

Answer explanation

Constantinople is the correct choice. It is a powerful city located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

What is Afro-Eurasia?

• The combined landmass of Africa, Europe, and Asia.

• A term used to describe the Middle East and North Africa.

• A region in South America.

• The largest continent in the world.

Answer explanation

Afro-Eurasia refers to the combined landmass of Africa, Europe, and Asia. It is the correct choice as it accurately describes the geographical region.

What is Mesoamerica?

• Mesoamerica is a language spoken in Africa

• Mesoamerica is a type of food in Mexico

• Mesoamerica is a region between north and south Americas

• Mesoamerica is a country in Europe

Answer explanation

Mesoamerica refers to the region between North and South Americas, making it the correct choice.