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W H II spring 2019(trade routes, civilizations, explorers, etc.)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the case of religion, a similarity between the Inca, Aztec, and Maya was:
a)
animism
b)
human sacrifice
c)
theocracy
d)
polytheism
2.
The Mayans were located at what letter on the map?
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a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
3.
The Aztec were located at what letter on the map?
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a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
4.
The Inca were located at what letter on the map?
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a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
5.
Another common factor between all three early American civilizations was:
a)
social hierarchies.
b)
writing systems.
c)
calendars.
d)
conquering by Spanish conquistadors.
6.
Only the Mayans and the Aztecs:
a)
used terrace farming.
b)
used slash and burn agriculture.
c)
developed calendar systems.
d)
used chinampas.
7.
The Mayans lived in which area of the world:
a)
South America: Peru and Ecuador
b)
Central America: Guatemala and Mexico
c)
North America: Southern United States and Mexico
d)
Africa: Zimbabwe and Lesotho 
8.
What was the name of the peninsula where the Mayans largely lived?
a)
Baja California Peninsula
b)
Iberian Peninsula
c)
Florida Peninsula
d)
Yucatan Peninsula
9.
What was the name of the group of Native Americans that came before the Mayans and influenced the Mayan way of life?
a)
Incas
b)
Aztecs
c)
Olmecs
d)
Zulus
10.
The Mayans were able to create a detailed calendar because of their advancements in:
a)
astronomy and physics
b)
astronomy and agriculture
c)
astronomy and mathematics
d)
mathematics and art
11.
The exchange of materials sent to Europe, guns sent to Africa and slaves sent to the Americas
a)
Colombian Exchange
b)
The Triple Entente
c)
The Great Migration
d)
Manifest Destiny
12.
Spanish men who conquered the native people of the Americas
a)
Conquerors
b)
Crusaders
c)
Clingons
d)
Conquistadors
13.

The ____________________ was an imaginary line that divided the Americas between lands claimed by Spain and lands claimed by Portugal.

a)

Plantations

b)

Encomiendas

c)

Cash Crop

d)

Line of Demarcation

14.

Which explorer conqurered the Aztecs?

a)

Atahualpa

b)

Hernan Cortez

c)

Pedro Cabral

d)

Columbus

15.
Which is not one of the three Gs of exploration of the Europeans?
a)
God - explored to spread Christianity
b)
Gold - explored to find riches
c)
Glory - explored for their own fame
d)
Guns - explored to find new weapon technology
16.
Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas, that contained the Line of Demarcation, important?
a)
It divided the lands of Africa between the Spanish and the Portuguese.
b)
It divided the land of the Americas with an imaginary line. West of the line went to Portugal while the land east of the line went to Spain.
c)
It divided the land of the "New World" with an imaginary line. The land east of the line went to Portugal, and the land west of the line went to Spain.
d)
The Line of Demarcation was an agreement gave land north of the line to Spain, while the land south of the line to Portugal.
17.
He started a school for navigators, and people who wanted to go out exploring.
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Prince Henry
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Ferdinand Magellan
18.

How were explorers helped by the development of the caravel ship?

a)

It was smaller and faster ship that could sail into the wind

b)

it was a large ship that could carry more cargo

c)

it was a slower ship that was fireproof and could not sink

d)

it was a larger ship that had cannons for protection

19.

What is the name of this tool?

a)

astrolabe

b)

compass

c)

globe

d)

map

20.

Why were European explorers looking for a water route to Asia?

a)

to set up colonies in Asia and force the people living there to be slaves

b)

to find a quicker and cheaper route to trade with the people in Asia

c)

to share new military technology with the people of Asia

d)

to spread their religious beliefs to the people of Asia

21.

How did developments in technology contribute to the early exploration of the world?

a)

New inventions made it possible for ships to travel longer distances.

b)

A better understanding of ocean currents made it possible for ships to move without sails.

c)

Accurate maps of the New World showed exactly where explorers needed to sail.

d)

The use of steam power made it possible for ships to steer themselves.

22.

When Spain provided funding for Christopher Columbus' voyage, what were they hoping to gain?

a)

land on which to start new colonies

b)

ideas for new and better ship building

c)

riches and power from trading with Asia

d)

knowledge about new cultures

23.

Which statement describes the relationship of the European nations during the Age of Exploration?

a)

They worked together to find the best route to Asia.

b)

They each contributed money to help fund one voyage around the world.

c)

They competed with each other to find new trade routes and make money.

d)

They shared ships and explorers and split the money they made.

24.

What did Columbus hope to do on his expedition of the world?

a)

explore the Americas

b)

find a new route to the Far East

c)

colonize a new land

d)

learn about new cultures

25.

Which country's king and queen paid for Christopher Columbus' expedition to the New World?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

26.

Which slogan tell the 3 main reasons men wanted to explore the world?

a)

"Family, friends, and fun"

b)

"God, gold, and glory"

c)

"Money, minerals, and mischief"

d)

"Salvation, service, and security"

27.

How did the growth of cartography impact European exploration of the New World?

a)

It allowed explorers to share the locations of their discoveries.

b)

It allowed explorers to travel faster and farther.

c)

It allowed explorers to determine their locations at sea accurately.

d)

It allowed explorers to communicate with their home countries.

28.

Why did Christopher Columbus explore west across the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

The Portuguese controlled the eastern route around Africa.

b)

The winds only blew west from Spain

c)

The British controlled the land routes across Asia.

d)

The French invaded Spain and forced the Spanish to find new lands.

29.

Why were John Cabot and Henry Hudson unsuccessful in their attempts to find the Northwest Passage through North America?

a)

They traveled at a time when the Northwest Passage was frozen over.

b)

Access to the Northwest Passage was blocked by the Dutch

c)

The Northwest Passage could not be found because it does not exist.

d)

They sailed south of the Northwest Passage.

30.

Which explorer's expedition was the first to sail around the world?

a)

Ferdinand Magellan

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

John Cabot

d)

Hernando de Soto

31.

What is one factor that led to an increase in European explorations of the New World?

a)

a lack of resources in the New World

b)

advances in shipbuilding and navigation

c)

a decrease in the cost of traveling and exploring

d)

overcrowding in European countries

32.

Why was John Cabot inspired to travel west across the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

He wanted to create a colony free from the control of the Catholic Church.

b)

He believed he could find a water route that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

c)

He wanted to avoid exploring lands already controlled by Portugal.

d)

He wanted to create trading relationships with Native Americans.

33.

How did France gain territory in North America?

a)

Robert LaSalle explored the Mississippi River.

b)

Christopher Columbus explored the Caribbean Islands.

c)

Hernando de Soto explored the Florida Peninsula.

d)

John Cabot explored the Hudson River.

34.

What was the significance of Robert LaSalle's expedition?

a)

He explored the Mississippi River to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico and named the area Louisiana.

b)

He claimed the coastal regions of North America and called this land Virginia and New England.

c)

He discovered the Northwest Passage did not exist and claimed New France.

d)

He was the first to sail around the world and claim land for Spain.

35.

Which ancient trade route is represented by the arrow on the map?

a)

South China Sea

b)

Indian Maritime

c)

Silk Road

d)

Eastern European

36.

Which ancient trade route is represented by the arrows on the map?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Indian Maritime

c)

Northern European

d)

Indian Ocean

37.

Which ancient trade route is represented by the arrows on the map?

a)

Indian Maritime

b)

Western European

c)

Northern European

d)

Trans-Saharan

38.

Which ancient trade route is represented by the arrow on the map?

a)

South China Sea

b)

Indian Maritime

c)

Silk Road

d)

Western European

39.

Which ancient trade route is represented by the arrows on the map?

a)

Western European

b)

Eastern European

c)

Northern European

d)

Silk Road

40.

Which ancient trade route is represented by the arrows on the map?

a)

Western European

b)

Northern European

c)

Southern European

d)

Indian Maritime

41.

Which ancient trade route stretched across Asia to the Mediterranean Basin?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Indian Maritime

c)

Trans-Saharan

d)

Northern European

42.

Which ancient trade route stretched around the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Indian Maritime

c)

South China Sea

d)

Western European

43.

Which ancient trade route went across Northern Africa to the Middle East?

a)

South China Sea

b)

Western European

c)

Northern European

d)

Trans-Saharan

44.

Which ancient trade route linked the Northern European countries with the Black Sea?

a)

Western European

b)

Northern European

c)

South China Sea

d)

Silk Road

45.

Which ancient trade route stretched across the South China Sea and the lands of Southeast Asia?

a)

Silk Road

b)

South China Sea

c)

Indian Maritime

d)

Southeast Asia

46.

Which ancient trade route carried the following goods: paper and porcelain?

a)

Indian Maritime

b)

Silk Road

c)

South China Sea

d)

Western European

47.

Which ancient trade route carried the following goods: spices and numerical system?

a)

South China Sea

b)

Indian Maritime

c)

Trans-Saharan

d)

All of the above

48.

Which ancient trade route was known for a scientific transfer of medicine, astronomy, and mathematics?

a)

Trans-Saharan

b)

Northern European

c)

Southern European

d)

Silk Road

49.

Which ancient trade route was known for trading the following goods: food, textiles, ideas?

a)

Northern European

b)

Western European

c)

South China Sea

d)

All of the above

50.
In which area would you find the "Fertile Crescent"?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
51.
This religious symbol is most associated with which belief system?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Confucisnism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Judaism
52.
This building is MOST important to the followers of what religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christanity
c)
Islam
d)
Judiasm
53.
With regards to ancient history, the areas on this map marked with an "X" all have what in common?
a)
None were able to trade over great distances.
b)
None lasted out of the ancient era of history.
c)
All were protected from invasion by geographic features.
d)
All had civilizations that were centered along major rivers.
54.
The blue line on this map represents what major river?
a)
Amazon
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
Tigris
55.
Which number is CLOSEST to the Huang He River Valley?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
5
56.
Which number on the map represents the location of ancient Mesopotamia?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
57.
Which religion is not only practiced today but also served as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Taoism/Daoism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Judaism
58.
Early civilizations in Egypt, India, and China all share which common trait?
a)
They were founded along rivers and fertile valleys.
b)
Each civilization flourished despite harsh desert conditions.
c)
We know little about them due to catastrophic natural disasters.
d)
Their coastal locations allowed them to trade with the Roman Empire.
59.
In ancient Mesopotamia, religion was MOST affected by
a)
the prophet Muhammad.
b)
the angry waves of the sea.
c)
the uncertain flooding of the rivers.
d)
the belief that the desert was a god.
60.
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
a)
a religious and civic center
b)
a burial place for emperors
c)
a ship with triangular sails
d)
a weapon used to destroy walls
61.
Which of these is a similarity between early Indus River Valley and early Chinese civilizations?
a)
neither showed signs of great wealth
b)
their daily lives were highly documented by scholars
c)
agriculture was an important part of the economy
d)
each declined due to a change in climate
62.
Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,
a)
people lived in a constant state of fear as to when the next flood would hit.
b)
land around the river was fertile and capable of farming.
c)
the concepts of cooperation and democracy were founded.
d)
those places were never able to form civilizations.
63.
Who is considered the ancestor for ALL 3 monotheistic religions?
a)
Moses
b)
Jesus
c)
Abraham
d)
David
64.
The Torah is the holy book for which religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
65.
The Quran is the holy book for which religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
66.
Which major religion teaches conformity (following) a caste system?
a)
Islam
b)
Hinduism
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism
67.
Which two religions have a focus on karma?
a)
Judaism and Christianity
b)
Islam and Christianity
c)
Buddhism and Hinduism
68.
What is the Hindu belief in Karma?
a)
that one's actions determine one's fate
b)
that people should worship only one god
c)
that a child should always obey their parents
d)
that a woman should always wear a head scarf when she goes out of the house
69.
What did Buddha say was the cause of suffering in the world?
a)
bad karma
b)
punishment from God
c)
desire and attachment to worldly things
d)
Satan
70.
In what country did both Hinduism and Buddhism orignate?
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Israel
d)
Japan
71.
How are the Five Pillars in Islam and ten commandments in Christianity similar?
a)
Guide for the afterlife
b)
guide for praying towards Mecca
c)
Guide for moral and ethical living
d)
guide for achieving God's forgiveness
72.
1. What is the Buddha's real name? 
a)
Gangas Khan 
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama 
d)
Finn
73.
Where does human suffering come from? 
a)
From nature
b)
From wanting what we cannot have
c)
From wanting what we cannot have, and keep what we like and already have 
d)
From wanting what we cannot have, keep what we like, and not wanting what we do have 
74.
What does the 8 fold path consist of? 
a)
Right thought, intent, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration. 
b)
Right decisions, choices, livelihood, no talking, be crazy 
c)
8 things that a dude said one day under a tree
d)
8 items that the Brahmins felt were very important to the Caste System. 
75.
What Hindu religious text did he challenge? 
a)
The Koran
b)
The Torah
c)
The Vedas
d)
The Bible 
76.
What are the 4 Noble Truths? 
a)
Suffering and unhappiness, and no one can escape sorrow
b)
No one can escape sorrow, people cause their own misery
c)
No one can escape sorrow, we cause our own misery, we can reach nirvana, follow the 8 fold path
d)
Truth, Justice, and the American Way 
77.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
78.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
79.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Judaism
80.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
81.
Worship in a mosque
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
82.
Believe Jesus is the son of God
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
83.
Worships in synagogues
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
84.
God: Allah
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
85.
Holy Book: Koran (Qur'an)
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
86.
Christianity and Islam stem from this religion
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
87.
Holy city is Mecca
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
88.
Goal is to reach Enlightenment and Nirvana
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
89.
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Buddhism
90.
Prophet: Muhammad
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
91.
5 Pillars
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
92.
What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common? 
a)
They are all monotheistic.
b)
They all believe that Jesus was the Son of God.
c)
They are all based on the same holy book.
d)
They are all separated into three main branches.
93.
What religion does this symbol come from?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
94.
What religion is the most predominant in the Middle East and North Africa?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
95.
What is the world's biggest religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
96.
Which religion believes in reincarnation (rebirth of the soul)?
a)
Islam
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
97.

The holy city for all 3 Semitic Religions is

a)

Mecca

b)

Bethlehem

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Nazareth

98.
Cultural diffusion is best described as...
a)
sharing music from one culture to another
b)
Cultural margarine
c)
the spreading of religion
d)
the spreading of ideas, languages, and traditions from one culture to another
99.
Which is the most important fact that makes the Silk Road significant to history ?
a)
It brought Silk to Europe.
b)
Marco Polo used the Silk Road.
c)
It was one on the first times Europe and Asia were connected and products and cultures were exchanged.
d)
It was so long ago. 
100.
Mesopotamia developed between
a)
the Nile and Euphrates Rivers
b)
the Amazon and Tigris Rivers
c)
The Tigris River and the Persian Gulf
d)
the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers 

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