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WorksheetsWorld History 1st Semester Final
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Prehistory refers to all events that happened
a)
prior to the birth of Christ
b)
after the extinction
c)
before the invention of writing
d)
before the flood
2.
What is the difference between a primary and secondary resource
a)
primary made by someone who saw it; secondary made by someone who interpretted
b)
primary made by someone who interpretted; secondary made by someone who saw it
c)
secondary more reliable
d)
primary more important
3.
Around what geographic feature did most early civilizations develop
a)
mountains
b)
deserts
c)
rivers
d)
oceans
4.
Most ancient civilizations worshipped multiple gods, making their religions
a)
polytheistic
b)
monotheistic
c)
animistic
d)
atheistic
5.
What is the belief in one god?
a)
polytheistic
b)
monotheistic
c)
animstic
d)
atheistic
6.
The first civilization developed in the land "between two rivers" a region called
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia
c)
India
d)
Akkad
7.
The rivers framing the birthplace of civilization are the __ & __
a)
Nile & Indus
b)
Amazon & Orinoco
c)
Tigris & Euphrates
d)
Chattahoochee & Mississippi
8.
Sumerians created a wedge shaped system of writing called
a)
caligraphy
b)
hieroglyphics
c)
cuneiform
d)
pictograph
9.
The first written law code, known for harsh punishments, was created by the Babylonian king
a)
Ramses II
b)
Hammurabi
c)
David
d)
Xerxes
10.
Which ancient civilization was known for seafaring, building an extensive trade network and developing a phonetic alphabet in which symbols represented sounds?
a)
Sumerians
b)
Phoenicians
c)
Harrappans
d)
Aryans
11.
What was the key feature of early Egypt's geography, influencing the people's agriculture, government and religion?
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
cataracts
c)
Nile River
d)
Sahara Desert
12.
Since the Egyptians worshiped their pharaohs as gods, their government can be described as a
a)
empire
b)
city-state
c)
theocracy
d)
oligarchy
13.
How was religion of the Hebrews different from neighboring civilizations?
a)
IT believed that all souls went to heaven
b)
It held worship ceremonies at large temples called ziggurats
c)
it focused on the worship of nature spirits
d)
It was monotheistic
14.
Which religion is associated with Ancient Persia?
a)
Judaism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Zoroastrianism
d)
Hebrew
15.
What are the lines that run parallel to the prime meridian?
a)
prime meridians
b)
longitude
c)
equators
d)
latitude
16.
Ancient rulers usually passed their powers on to their sons, who eventually passed it down to their own heirs. This is called
a)
dynasty
b)
empire
c)
government
d)
monarchy
17.
Because India is located on a large landmass that is separated from the rest of Asia, it is often referred to as
a)
island
b)
subcontinent
c)
peninsula
d)
plateau
18.
The cycle of birth and rebirth in Hinduism is called
a)
Upanishad
b)
Moksha
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Atman
19.
Indian society was divided into 4 major groups called
a)
social classes
b)
varnas
c)
castes
d)
atmans
20.
Who was the founder of Buddhism
a)
Shih Huang-ti
b)
no Founder
c)
the aryans
d)
Siddhartha Gautama
21.
Ancient Chinese society was centered around
a)
the family
b)
the children
c)
Hinduism
d)
Indus River
22.
On what continent would you find a penguin?
a)
Africa
b)
Asia
c)
Antarctic
d)
Antarctica
23.
On what ocean would you find a the Titantic when it sank? *Hint* It touches GA's coast.
a)
Atlantic
b)
Artic
c)
Southern
d)
Indian
24.
ON what continent would you find the Sydney Opera House? *Hint* Its below Asia and is the smallest continent.
a)
North America
b)
Europe
c)
Japan
d)
Australia
25.
On what continent would you find Canada? *HINT* Its directly above the US.
a)
North America
b)
Africa
c)
Australia
d)
Asia
26.
On what continent would you find the Eiffel Tower? *Hint* It is directly above Africa.
a)
North America
b)
Europe
c)
Japan
d)
Australia
27.
What concept is being shown on this map?
a)
agricultural revolution
b)
cultural diffusion
c)
development of writing
d)
conquest of the 1st empire
28.
What region is known as Mesoamerica?
a)
area that stretches between North and South America
b)
Andes Mountains that stretch down the western edge of South America
c)
northern Andes Mountain region in what is now Peru
d)
south of what is present day Mexico City in the Tehuacan Valley
29.
The Maya were known for
a)
being the only monotheistic civilization in Mesoamerica
b)
conquest of African civilizations
c)
development of mathematics, astronomy and calendars
d)
successfully defending themselves from the invading Europeans
30.
The Incas created their empire along the
a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Amazon River
c)
Andes Mountains
d)
Yucatan Peninsula
31.
Government in which few people hold the power
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Polis
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Agora
32.
Governing city and surrounding lands
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Polis
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Agora
33.
Government in which every citizen present can vote on laws and policies
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Polis
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Agora
34.
Between Sparta & Athens that ended in a Spartan win
a)
Delian War
b)
Peloponnesian War
c)
Trojan War
d)
Triumvirate War
35.
Greek polis emphasized education and democracy
a)
Persia
b)
Sparta
c)
Athens
d)
Dorians
36.
Greek polis emphasized military
a)
Persia
b)
Sparta
c)
Athens
d)
Dorians
37.
Because of its geographic location, Greece's economy was based on
a)
trade
b)
textiles
c)
farming
d)
fishing
38.
Which philosopher used questions to teach his students and was condemned to death for "corrupting the youth of Athens"?
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Pythagoras
d)
Aristotle
39.
Which great philosopher was the tutor of Alexander the Great?
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Pythagoras
d)
Aristotle
40.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a republic?
a)
form of democracy in which citizens vote for representatives
b)
form of gov't in which all people are equal
c)
form of gov't in which all people get to participate
d)
form of gov'e in which all property is held by the gov't
41.
Julius Caesar established and dominated a ruling group of three consuls called the
a)
Senate
b)
Tribal Assembly
c)
Centuriate Assembly
d)
First Triumvirate
42.
Rome's golden age began with the rule of its first emperor
a)
Augustus Caesar
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Marcus Aurlius
d)
Alexander the Great
43.
The first Christian emperor of Rome moved the capital of the Empire to
a)
Constantinople
b)
Alexandria
c)
Pompeii
d)
Athens
44.
One way in which filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar is that both
a)
emphasized duties and responsibilities in society
b)
encouraged the development of advanced technology
c)
promoted respect for the physical environment
d)
required that legalist principles be followed
45.
Which of the following is an archipelago?
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
United States
c)
Florida
d)
Caribbean
46.
IN the practice of religion, the Eightfold Path is to Buddhism as the Ten Commandments are to
a)
Daoism
b)
Islam
c)
Shinto
d)
Christianity
47.
Ancient shrine built by Abraham
a)
Quran
b)
Kaaba
c)
Allah
d)
Muhammad
48.
Holy book of Islam
a)
Quran
b)
Kaaba
c)
Allah
d)
Muhammad
49.
Islamic God
a)
Quran
b)
Kaaba
c)
Allah
d)
Muhammad
50.
The founder of Islam
a)
Abu-Bakr
b)
Uthman
c)
Muhammad
d)
Ali
51.
The spiritual capital of the Islamic Empire and birthplace of the founder was
a)
Medina
b)
Mecca
c)
Jerusalem
d)
Baghdad
52.
Which sect of Islam believes that the leader should be a descendant of the founder?
a)
Shi-ite
b)
Meccan
c)
Medinian
d)
Sunni
53.
The Crusades began as
a)
Muslim efforts to reclaim Spain
b)
Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land
c)
Jewish efforts to reclaim Palestine
d)
efforts by all groups to convert non-believers
54.
Who called the First Crusade?
a)
King Richard the Lionhearted
b)
Pope Urban II
c)
Emperor Saladin
d)
Shah Autangzeb
55.
What do policies of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires demonstrate about how they treated people of different religions?
a)
violent
b)
intolerant
c)
attempted to convert
d)
tolerant
56.
The map below demonstrates the accomplishments of which Islamic scholar?
a)
Suleymand
b)
Ibn Sina
c)
Ibn Battuta
d)
Akbar
57.
The scholar who made great advancements in the science of medicine was
a)
Ibn Sina
b)
Suleymand
c)
Akbar
d)
Ibn Battuta
58.
What impact did the Sahara Desert have on the early history and development in Africa?
a)
desert caused the development of empires
b)
civilization north and south of Sahara are different
c)
Christianity to stay confined to north coast
d)
desert had no impact on Africa
59.
Trade along the Silk Road and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in
a)
elimination of all traditional beliefs
b)
movement towards decolonization
c)
Colombian Exchange
d)
cultural diffusion between different societies
60.
Which statement about the Bantu migration is an opinion rather than a fact?
a)
migration occurred gradually over long period of time
b)
language and knowledge spread from northwest to south and east
c)
lack of primary documents makes it difficult to determine cause of migration
d)
Bantu civilization was superior to those civilizations that it displaced
61.
Greatest Byzantine emperor
a)
Justinian
b)
Hagia Sophia
c)
Theodora
d)
Hippodrome
62.
Constantinople church that means "Holy Wisdom"
a)
Catholic Church
b)
Eastern Orthodox
c)
Hagia Sophia
d)
Hippodrome
63.
Western Christians led by the Pope
a)
Catholic Church
b)
Eastern Orthodox
c)
Hagia Sophia
d)
Hippodrome
64.
Eastern Christians led by the Patriarch
a)
Catholic Church
b)
Eastern Orthodox
c)
Hagia Sophia
d)
Hippodrome
65.
Leader of Christianity expels someone from the church
a)
Exorcist
b)
Coexist
c)
Expulsion
d)
Excommunication
66.
A main issue that western Christians had with eastern churches was the use of small art objects called
a)
heretics
b)
caliphs
c)
icons
d)
patriarch
67.
Who were the original settlers of Russia?
a)
Byzantines
b)
Vikings
c)
Slavs
d)
Mongols
68.
The first capital of Russia was located at
a)
Moscow
b)
St. Petersberg
c)
Petrograd
d)
Kiev
69.
In the middle of the 1200s, the Russian lands were taken over by what group of foreigners?
a)
Slavs
b)
Mongols
c)
Christians
d)
Byzantines
70.
After their capital was destroyed by foreign invaders, Russians established a new capital at
a)
Novgorod
b)
St. Petersberg
c)
Moscow
d)
Kiev
71.
The Mongol tribes were united by Temujin who became known as
a)
Chin Shih
b)
Genghis Khan
c)
Kung Fu Tzu
d)
Kublai Khan
72.
How did the Mongol's lifestyle contribute to their military supremacy?
a)
their religious practices made them willing to die in battle
b)
their skill on horseback made them expert cavalry fighters
c)
their navigation skills gave them an advantage in naval battles
d)
swift runners provided communication among military units
73.
Government system that devleoped in the Middle Ages in which an oath of loyalty was sworn and land was given for the purpose of protection
a)
Manorial system
b)
empire
c)
Feudalism
d)
Troubadour System
74.
What was the role of a knight during the Middle Ages?
a)
officiate weddings in the church
b)
defend the lands of his lord
c)
cultivate lands
d)
protect the pope
75.
Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV had a major disagreement over what issue?
a)
lay investiture
b)
establishment of burghers
c)
significance of the sacraments
d)
use of Latin in churches
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