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Worksheets3rd Quarter Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
Early hunter gatherers relied on tools made of ___________________
a)
Bronze
b)
Copper
c)
Steel
d)
Stone
2.
How did the primary social roles of men and women differ in hunter-gatherer societies?
a)
men hunted for food while women tended to the family
b)
men tended the family while women fought wars
c)
women are selected as leaders, while men took care of the children
d)
women hunted for food, while men constructed housing
3.
How did geography impact the development of early civilizations of Africa and Asia?
a)
the civilizations migrated through the mountains
b)
the civilizations migrated with the seasons
c)
the civilizations formed next to rivers
d)
the civilizations formed in deserts
4.
What role did the city-state play in Greek history
a)
it slowed trade and weakened the Greek economy
b)
it led to the creation of a large military that led to many Greek invasions
c)
it was the primary political structure of ancient Greece
d)
it contributed to the creation of a universal culture in ancient Greece
5.
How did Pythagoras have a positive impact on Greek culture?
a)
By writing famous plays that are still used today
b)
by creating mathematical theories that are still used today
c)
by developing educational philosophies that are still used today
d)
by creating military techniques that are still used today
6.
Why was the Pax Romana an era of particular significance to the Roman Empire?
a)
it was period of invasion that weakened the Empire
b)
it was during this period that Christianity became the official religion of the Empire
c)
it was during this period that Constantinople became the capital of the Empire
d)
it was a period of peace and prosperity in Europe
7.
What technological advancement helped the Romans make the aqueduct?
a)
Arch
b)
Brick
c)
Column
d)
Steel
8.
Which roman leader is most closely associated with the transition from Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?
a)
Marc Antony
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Nero
d)
Trajan
9.
How did the geographic location of Rome impact its development?
a)
surrounded by large mountain ranges, Rome was unable to expand into northern and western europe
b)
surrounded by natural barriers, Rome was protected from outside invasions
c)
located near the shores of the Mediterranean, Rome was unable to create trade
d)
located near europe, rome was too far away from the middle east to create relationships with asia
10.
How did the expansion of the Roman Empire eventually lead to its downfall?
a)
Limiting trade with Asia forced Rome into an economic depression
b)
Banning Christianity within its borders angered the citizens
c)
increased military presence in Europe led to a higher tax burden on the common people
d)
expanding its territory into africa forced rome into conflict with islamic forces
11.
How were Judaism and Christianity unique religions in Europe?
a)
they were polytheistic
b)
they influenced the government
c)
they had rigid practices
d)
they were monotheistic
12.
Why was trade along the Silk Road important to the development of Chinese civilization?
a)
it brought great wealth to china
b)
it weakened rivals in japan and india
c)
it created alliances with japan and india
d)
it brough disease to china
13.
how did early Chinese civilizations determine who would work in government positions
a)
positions were given to people who had relatives working in the government
b)
positions were given to people who scored the best on a government exam
c)
positions were given to people from wealthiest families who gave money to support the government
d)
positions were given to people related to the emperor who had demonstrated loyalty while serving in the military
14.
which term best describes the geography of Japan
a)
archipelago
b)
isthmus
c)
peninsula
d)
tundra
15.
which book is of great importance to the Islamic religion
a)
bible
b)
Mahabharata
c)
Qu'ran
d)
Torah
16.
Which geographic feature had the greatest impact on the civilizations of Mali, Songhai, and Ghana?
a)
Nile river
b)
sahara desert
c)
ural mountains
d)
yellow river
17.
why did the region of western africa become an important part of international trade?
a)
it provided easy acess to eastern asia
b)
its fertile lands created a crop surplus
c)
its many rivers made travel to europe easier
d)
it contained large amounts of gold
18.
mexico city is associated with which ancient civilization
a)
aztec
b)
egyptian
c)
inca
d)
maya
19.
how did the start of farming in mesoamerica impact the early native american tribes of north america
a)
tribes migrated south into central america
b)
tribes developed permanent settlements along the Mississippi river
c)
tribes developed nomadic civilizations in the great plains
d)
tribes established hunter-gatherer communities in the eastern woodlands
20.
why were peasants relatively poor in the manor system?
a)
they could not grow food for their own use
b)
they gave all their possessions to local churches
c)
they were forced to give much of their crops to their lords
d)
they were forced to buy their food from the markets owned by their lords
21.
what is the significance of the English Parliament
a)
it established basic rules of capitalism
b)
it was the first democratic legislative body in modern europe
c)
it was the home of the first vassals in modern europe
d)
it strengthened the ties between government and the church
22.
why did the catholic church gain power after the fall of the roman empire
a)
it became the greatest source of stability in europe
b)
it controlled the largest military in europe
c)
it controlled the most powerful trade routes in the middle east
d)
it created alliances with the rulers in the middle east
23.
how did the role of the catholic church change during the middle ages
a)
it helped establish democratic governments
b)
it stopped tying to spread christianity
c)
it began adopting islamic ideas into christianity
d)
it became an important center for education and learning
24.
the spread of the bubonic plague had the greatest impact on which element of european society
a)
arts
b)
population
c)
religion
d)
technology
25.
the arts and ideas of which culture gained popularity during the renaissance
a)
egypt
b)
greece
c)
india
d)
japan
26.
how did the mass reproduction of the bible impact the practice of Christianity in europe
a)
more people were able to read and interpret the bible for themselves
b)
leaders of the catholic church gained more influence over religious practices
c)
scientific experimentation became less popular as religious views spread
d)
religion lost popular support as people read the bible without interpretation
27.
why did martin luther write the 95 thesis
a)
to promote the ideas of catholocism
b)
to study the impact of crusades on the middle east
c)
to detail the cure of the bubonic plague
d)
to criticize the practices of the catholic church
28.
why did european nations begin to explore africa, asia, and the americas?
a)
to increase wealth through trade
b)
to learn about new religions
c)
to prove that the world was round
d)
to avoid the spread of diseases
29.
If you "MOVE with your FOOD," then you are what?
a)
a Crow-magnon
b)
a Domesticator
c)
a Nomad
d)
a Roman
30.
Which term means to tame animals and plants for human use?
a)
migrate
b)
domesticate
c)
nomadic
d)
Neanderthal
31.
The discovery of which of the following was LIFE-CHANGING to hunter-gatherers?
a)
cars
b)
food
c)
fire
d)
building a shelter
32.
A steady, growing supply of food means what?
a)
surplus production
b)
agriculture
c)
irrigation
d)
domestication
33.
Extra, more than needed to survive.
a)
Nomad
b)
Specialization
c)
Culture
d)
Surplus
34.
What were the rivers effect on people?
a)
provided fertile soil
b)
killed crops
c)
they were calming
d)
were pretty to look at
35.
Paleolithic people first used tools made of
a)
bronze
b)
copper
c)
sticks, stones, & tree branches
d)
flint
36.
What word describes the land of the Greek peninsula?
a)
rocky and mountainous
b)
flat
c)
underwater
d)
rolling
37.
The Greek word for 'city-state' is...
a)
county
b)
town
c)
borough
d)
polis
38.
What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
39.
What type of government is run by a single ruler?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
40.
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
a)
"rule by the government"
b)
"rule by the many"
c)
"rule by the wealthy"
d)
"rule by the people"
41.
Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?
a)
They did not have telephones
b)
Mountains and Water
c)
communication was easy
d)
most people had horses
42.
The ancient Greeks were
a)
Monotheistic
b)
Polytheistic
43.
Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?
a)
classical
b)
arabesque
c)
Hellenism
d)
Gothic
44.
Period of time when Rome was largely ruled by the Senate with emergency dictators at times
a)
Monarch
b)
Republic
c)
Empire
45.
Rome was located near what body of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Red Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
46.
What does the word democracy mean?
a)
A government where people vote to make their own rules
b)
A government ruled by kings
c)
government ruled by the president
d)
A government ruled by people who are elected
47.
What is a peninsula
a)
Mountains
b)
Land surrounded by water on 1 side
c)
Land Surrounded by water on 3 sides
d)
Land surrounded by water on 6 sides
48.
What continent is ancient Greece located on?
a)
North America
b)
Asia
c)
Europe
d)
Africa
49.
Ancient __________ was located next to the Tiber river and it is built on many hills.
a)
Greece
b)
Rome
c)
Mali
d)
China
50.
Farmers, road builders, and traders describe the human characteristics of __________?
a)
Greeks
b)
Romans
c)
Africans
51.
pictures made with small pieces of broken pottery and tile
a)
pottery
b)
artwork
c)
mosaics
d)
tile
52.
What is the place of worship of Judaism?
a)
Synagogue
b)
Church
c)
Mosque
53.
Who is the founder of Christianity?
a)
Abraham
b)
Mohammed
c)
Jesus
54.
Judaism, Christianity and Islam each
a)
started in Europe
b)
started in Asia
c)
started in the Middle East
55.
Who is the founder of Judaism?
a)
Mohammed
b)
Jesus
c)
Abraham
56.
Which major religion teaches conformity (following) a caste system?
a)
Islam
b)
Hinduism
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism
57.
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
a)
Jesus Christ
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Muhammad
d)
Abraham
58.
What is the largest religion in the world?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
59.
Which religion is represented by this image?
a)
Judiams
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Buddhism
60.
This image represents which religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
61.
Goal is to reach Enlightenment and Nirvana
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
62.
10 Commandments
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity, Judaism
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
63.
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism
64.
Reincarnation, Karma
a)
Judaism, Christianity
b)
Hinduism, Buddhism
c)
Christianity, Islam
d)
Islam, Buddhism
65.
What river helped the traders in Mali transport their goods?
a)
Nile River
b)
Yangtze River
c)
River Thames
d)
Niger River
66.
Which of the following factors is the main reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
a)
It had extremely productive agriculture
b)
It controlled the gold and salt trade in that region
c)
It traded extensively with European countries
d)
It was the first African empire to industrialize
67.
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, & Songhai prospered primarily due to their
a)
exchanges with Indian ports
b)
direct access to the Arabian Sea
c)
control of trade routes
d)
abundance of diamonds
68.
Which statement illustrates the order of the West African kingdoms?
a)
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
b)
Sahara, Mali, Ghana
c)
Timbuktu, Mali, Songhai
d)
Songhai, Mali, Ghana
69.
What animal helped merchants cross the Sahara Desert?
a)
Horses
b)
Camels
c)
Mules
d)
Elephants
70.
Which African river is being shown on the map?
a)
Niger River
b)
Nile River
c)
Congo River
d)
Amazon River
71.
What barrier to trade separated the empires of Ghana and Mali from the trading center of Egypt?
a)
the Red Sea
b)
the Nile River
c)
the Sahara Desert
d)
the Mediterranean Ocean
72.
What would be the BEST title for this map?
a)
The Spread of Islam
b)
The Elephant Migrations
c)
Trans-Sahara Trade Routes
d)
Barbarian Invasions of Africa
73.
Which African city was most famous for its universities, libraries, and mosques?
a)
Gao
b)
Timbuktu
c)
Carthage
d)
Morocco
74.
Goods were carried north and south across the desert by Muslim desert dwellers called
a)
Berbers
b)
Nomads
c)
Barbarians
d)
Sand Riders
75.
Trans-Saharan trade was linked by what religion?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Hinduism
76.
A Muslim is expected to pray __ times a day facing Mecca
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
77.
Islam is a ___ religion.
a)
polytheistic
b)
monotheistic
c)
polynomial
d)
monochrome
78.
Where did the Inca live?
a)
South America
b)
Mexico
c)
Central America
d)
United States
79.
The Inca were great farmers, builders and doctors.
a)
true
b)
false
80.
The Inca performed brain surgery successfully.
a)
true
b)
false
81.
The peninsula that the Maya lived upon.
a)
Floridian Peninsula
b)
Andes Peninsula
c)
The Mexico Peninsula
d)
The Yucatan Peninsula
82.
The Mayans created very accurate ones to help them keep track of their days and know when to plant and harvest crops.
a)
Temples
b)
Pyramids
c)
Pok-ta-pok
d)
Calendars
83.
What was the system of writing called that the Maya created?
a)
Letters
b)
Alphabet
c)
Symbolic
d)
Hieroglyphs
84.
What might happen to the losing team of an Ancient Mayan ball game?
a)
They would get a do-over.
b)
They might be sacrificed to the gods.
c)
They might be sent to Maya prison.
d)
They might be given a second place ribbon.
85.
The Mayans invented the
a)
concept of 1
b)
concept of life
c)
concept of rules
d)
concept of 0
86.
The Mayans created
a)
a map system
b)
a water system
c)
an accurate calendar
d)
clothing
87.
civilization began in present-day Mexico and Guatemala
a)
Aztec
b)
Inca
c)
Maya
88.
advanced form of writing similar to the Greeks
a)
Aztec
b)
Inca
c)
Maya
89.
advanced in astronomy
a)
Aztec
b)
Inca
c)
Maya
90.
Hernan Cortes defeated them
a)
Aztec
b)
Inca
c)
Maya
91.
Who would have most likely said the following?
“If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land and protection.”
“If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land and protection.”
a)
A serf
b)
a pope
c)
A lord
d)
barbarian
92.
What was a serf?
a)
the level you were before you could be a knight
b)
a servant in the manor house
c)
a peasant who couldn't leave the land
d)
a nobleman
93.
An Egyptian king was called a ___________
a)
scribe
b)
servant
c)
papyrus
d)
pharaoh
94.
What the major river that was in Ancient Egypt?
a)
Amazon
b)
Mississippi
c)
Nile
d)
Tiber
95.
The main purpose of the pyramids
a)
tombs for Egyptian royalty
b)
place of worship
c)
offices for government
96.
Egyptians believed that the dead would need their bodies in the _______.
a)
Nile Valley
b)
desert
c)
afterlife
97.
Egyptians had a written language using pictures. It was called ____________.
a)
cuneiform
b)
English
c)
hieroglyphics
d)
Cursive
98.
How did most people in Egypt earn a living?
a)
trade
b)
fishing
c)
farming
d)
metal working
99.
The Nile River empties into which body of water?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Gulf of Aqaba
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
Mediterranean Sea
100.
an ancient writing paper
a)
perfume
b)
papyrus
c)
hieroglyphics
d)
stone
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