The World in 1500

The origin of the days of the week in modern English is (a)  

• Greek mythology
• Roman mythology
• Germanic mythology
• Egyptian mythology

Answer explanation

The origin of the days of the week in modern English comes from Germanic mythology, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What does BC stand for?

• Before Christ

• Before Calendar

• Before Current

• Before Civilization

Answer explanation

BC stands for Before Christ, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

What does AD stand for?

• After Death

• After Date

• After Day

• After Christ

Answer explanation

AD stands for After Christ, referring to the time period after the birth of Jesus Christ.

Match the following world zones with their descriptions:

• Includes countries like France and Germany

• Pacific

• Includes North and South America

• Europe

• Includes Australia and nearby islands

• Americas

• Includes the islands in the Pacific Ocean

• Australasia

Answer explanation

Europe is not one of the four world zones mentioned in the question, which are Australasia, Americas, Pacific, and Europe.

Which empire controlled trade in the Middle East?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Incan Empire

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire controlled trade in the middle east.

Match the following empires with their characteristics.

• Known for its significant role in the spread of Islam and control over parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Ottoman Empire

• Known for its rich cultural heritage and architecture in India

• Aztec Empire

• Known for its polytheistic religion and human sacrifice

• Incan Empire

• Known for its advanced agricultural techniques and road systems in South America

• Mughal Empire

Answer explanation

The Aztec Empire was known for its polytheistic religion and practice of human sacrifice, making it the correct choice.

Which trade route crossed North Africa?

• Silk Road

• Maritime Routes

• Trans-Saharan Routes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Trans-Saharan Routes as it is the trade route that crossed North Africa.

(a)   established the Gregorian Calendar.

• Julius Caesar
• Pope Gregory XIII
• King Henry VIII
• Queen Elizabeth I

Answer explanation

Pope Gregory XIII established the Gregorian Calendar.

What was the major error in the Julian Calendar?

• It added a leap year every four years

• It did not account for the vernal equinox

• It added a leap year every three years

• It did not account for the summer solstice

Answer explanation

The major error in the Julian Calendar was that it did not account for the vernal equinox.

The month named after Julius Caesar is (a)  

• July
• August
• September
• October

Answer explanation

The month named after Julius Caesar is July.