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WorksheetsWorld Cultures Final
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
This field in social science studies human remains and artifacts such as tools and pottery
Anthropology
Historian
Geographer
Archaeology
What was the lifestyle of humans during the Ice Age?
They were farmers
They ate meat because they had already domesticated several animal species
They were hunter-gatherers
All of the above
How do people learn about past humans who lived during the Stone Age?
They had their own written language, so people just read about it
They study cave art to learn how early people lived
Oral Traditions passed down from one generation to another
All of the above
True or False: one problem geographers face when making a globe flat is that it distorts certain landmasses
True
False
Where did early people settle?
In Mountains
In the Jungle
Near rivers or other bodies of water
None of the Above
Which of the following is a basic feature of all civilizations?
Organized government
A system of writing
Job specialization
All of the Above
What is prehistory?
A time before humans existed
The time period when civilization began
A time when humans were alive, but had not yet developed writing
The time when people began farming
Which type of social scientists study written sources to interpret the past?
Archaeologist
Historian
Anthropologist
Geographer
On what continent were the bones of the first humans discovered?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Australia
What can we say about religion in Ancient Egypt?
There were many Gods
There was only 1 God
Ancient Egyptians hadn't developed their own religion or beliefs
None of the Above
What series of events forced the Pharaoh of Egypt to free Jewish slaves?
He read the Ten Commandments passed down by God
The Ten Plagues of Egypt
Moses parted the Red Sea
None of the Above
This man is "the father of the Jewish faith"
Abraham
Moses
King Solomon
David
It was surrounding this river that Ancient Egyptians settled
Tigris
Euphrates
Nile
Amazon
How did Egyptians prepare their rulers for their afterlife upon their deaths?
They buried them with valuable possessions that they could use in the next world
They buried famous rulers in pyramids
They mummified rulers bodies to preserve them
All of the above
What was notable about King Tut?
Many people died of a supposed curse when his tomb was opened
He died at a young age
His was one of the few tombs that was not looted by grave robbers
All of the Above
This is the most holy city for the Jewish People
Nineveh
Luxor
Thebes
Jerusalem
Which of the following is NOT associated with Ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games
The Parthenon
Athenian Democracy
Greek Theatre
Mummification of their Dead
This is the most important God to the Ancient Greeks; lightning bolts are a symbol of this God
Hades
Athena
Hermes
Zeus
In Greece's mountainous Mediterranean climate, which of the following are popular sources of food?
Fishing
Planting olives to be used in oils and wines
Grape vineyards
All of the Above
True or False: Athens and Sparta were 2 of the major Greek city-states
True
False
This young ruler of the Greeks created a large Empire spanning from Greece to India
Achilles
Hercules
Alexander the Great
Hippocrates
This place was a part of cities and was the center of cultural life...
Temples of Gods
The Forum
Baths
Markets
This city, which was preserved under volcanic ash, has been used by archaeologists to learn more about daily life in Ancient Rome.
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Naples
None of the Above
True or False: Roman cities had public water/ drinking fountains & some houses even had plumbing.
True
False
This was the name of the era that saw relative peace in Rome
Circus Maximus
Pax Romana
Centuriate
None of the Above
True or False: Rome experienced an era ruled by a Republic made up of 3 parts of government and an Empire ruled by an emperor
True
False
Which of the following religions were practiced in Ancient Rome?
Polytheism: they believed in many gods similar to Ancient Greece
Christianity
Judaism
All of the Above
What happened as part of the collapse of the Roman Empire?
The entire empire collapsed
The western half collapsed, while the eastern half remained powerful
The eastern half collapsed, while the western half remained powerful
This group of people became gladiators
Slaves
Patricians
Plebeians
None of the Above
This was the most popular gladiator arena in Ancient Rome
The Colosseum
The Amphitheater
The Circus Maximus
None of the Above
What is an aqueduct?
A bridge that transported water
A Roman Arch
A Temple
A Roman Road
Of the 3 parts of the Roman Republic's government, this is the part that became "very powerful"
Magistrates
Senate
Assemblies
Roman Roads accomplished the following...
United the Roman Empire
Promoted trade
Promoted Communication
Promoted the exchange of ideas
All of the Above
Which of the following was the Emperor Augustus NOT responsible for?
He ordered a census to make a record about who to tax
He issued uniform coins to make trade easier
The collapse of the Roman Empire
Setting up a postal system
Silk, spices, cotton, and jewels came to Ancient Rome from where?
Greece
The Silk Road
North America
France
Who was Julius Caesar?
A Roman Ruler who was assassinated (murdered)
The man who conquered Rome and led to its collapse
The Roman Ruler who introduced the empire to Christianity
None of the Above
How did Jewish people react to life under Roman rule?
They were happy because they were able to practice their religion freely
They were unhappy and revolted
What happened to Jesus?
He was made Roman Emperor
He was considered an enemy and crucified
He freed the Jewish people from Roman Rule
None of the Above
Which of the following were characteristics of Christianity in Ancient Rome?
Many early Christians were persecuted (killed) for their beliefs
Several of Jesus' followers spread Christianity throughout the Empire
Christianity eventually became the religion of the Roman Empire
All of the Above
Monotheism is the belief in how many Gods
Many Gods
1 God
12 Gods
2 Gods
This man helped the Israelites escape slavery in Egypt
David
Solomon
Jesus
Moses
This book tells the story of the creation of the Earth
Genesis
Exodus
Numbers
Revelations
This book tells the story of the Jewish escape from Egypt
Genesis
Exodus
Revelations
None of the Above
What is the connection between the Torah and the Bible
The Torah is part of the Old Testament in the Bible
The Torah is part of the New Testament in the Bible
There is no connection between the holy book for Jews and Christians
These were found inside the Ark of the Covenant
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Ten Commandments
The Book of Exodus
The Book of Genesis
What is a prophet?
Another name for a Jewish Person
A person who communicates with God to tell people what their duties and responsibilities are
Someone who doesn't believe in God
All of the Above
True or False: The decline of Western Europe and the beginning of the Middle Ages was the result of Germanic Tribes conquering Rome
True
False
By the 700's, this group of raiders, traders, and explorers from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark began taking over Europe and even set up a colony in North America
The Franks
The Goths
The Vikings
The Magyars
This system of rule was organized by powerful lords and gave land to lesser lords known as vassals
Feudalism
Fiefs
Serfs
Manors
Many nobles became these mounted warriors and were held to a code of chivalry
Serfs
Troubadours
Aristocrats
Knights
Which of the following weapons were used by attackers to try to capture castles?
Catapults
Battering Rams
Hooks and Ladders
All of the Above
Under the feudal system, this was the lowest social class and was responsible for farming land
Peasants
Troubadours
Minstrels
Knights
True or False: Catholic and Christian Churches did not play an important role in Medieval society
True
False
This group of people withdrew from society and lived in isolated monasteries where they could focus on a life dedicated to religion
Friars
Monks
Bishops
Cardinals
True or False: Papal Supremacy meant that during the Middle Ages, the Pope was more important than any country's king or emperor
True
False
During the Middle Ages, these associations were created by merchants and artisans in order to create laws, raise taxes, set prices, and regulate hours of labor
Labor Unions
Guilds
Apprenticeships
Charters
Why was the Magna Carta an important document?
It gave rights to English citizens
It established the fact that the king is not above the law
Both A & B are correct
True or False: During the 1200's, England developed a Parliament to limit the power of the king. It is similar to Congress in the USA and is made up of 2 houses: The House of Lords and the House of Commons
True
False
In the early Middle Ages, this empire was established and ruled much of Germany and Italy
The Holy Roman Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The Austro-Hungarian Empire
None of the Above
During these wars beginning in 1096, Christians battled Muslims for control of lands in the Middle East.
The Inquisition
The Reconquista
The Crusades
The Hundred Years' War
This area of the Middle East, includes Jerusalem and other areas in Palestine where it was believed Jesus lived and preached.
Rome
Egypt
Greece
The Holy Land
During the Middle Ages, many places in the country of Spain were Muslim. Between 1085 and 1492, there was an effort to kick out people from Spain who were not Christian. This was known as...
The Reconquista
The Diaspora
The Crusades
None of the Above
During the Middle Ages, gothic architecture was popular throughout Europe and was most common in these types of buildings
Cathedrals
Common Homes
Castles
None of the Above
Latin was a common language during the Middle Ages among scholars, but everyday language written for ordinary people was said to be written in the...
Scholasticism
Vernacular
Germanic Languages
All of the Above
In 1347-48, this illness spread across Europe and cost the lives of 1 in every 3 people
The Epidemic
The Schism
The Black Death
The Red Death
Between 1337 & 1453 this war was fought between rival nations France and Britain
The One Hundred and Sixteen Year War
The Hundred Years' War
The Century War
None of the Above
Which of the following new weapons created during the Hundred Years War contributed to the decline of knights and castles?
The Longbow
The Crossbow
Cannons
All of the Above
This city in modern day Turkey, became the capital of the Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire
Jerusalem
Istanbul
Constantinople
Cairo
True or False: Justinian was an emperor of Byzantium who wanted to conquer lands and restore the glory of Ancient Rome
True
False
True or False: In 1054, an event called the Great Schism divided Christianity into two different religions - the Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox
True
False
True or False: During the 1200's a man named Genghis Khan took over much of Asia and Russia, creating the largest empire in history, which was called the Mongol Empire
True
False
An ethnic group is a group of people who share the same what?
Language
Culture
Both Choices are Correct
Which of the following prophets is considered the father of the Islamic religion?
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Muhammad
Which of the following is the Holy Book of the Islamic religion?
The Torah
The Bible
The Old Testament
The Quran
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of the Islamic Faith?
The Hajj or pilgrimage to the city of Mecca
Charity for the poor
Daily Prayer
The killing of all non-Muslims known as the Jihad
Fasting during the holiday of Ramadan
True or False: Islam has 2 different sects or types known as Sunni and Shiite
True
False
True or False: The country of India was introduced to 2 different religions: Hinduism and Islam
True
False
True or False: During the 1400's, the Byzantine Empire of Eastern Europe was defeated by a group that established what was known as the Ottoman Empire
True
False
True or False: The Years 1450-1650 are known as "the age of gunpowder empires" because that is when guns were first introduced to combat
True
False
Between 1300 and 1500, this era ended the Middle Ages and was called a "rebirth" of ancient cultures
The Renaissance
Humanism
The Protestant Reformation
The Scientific Revolution
This country was called "The Cradle of the Renaissance"
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
In 1455, Johann Gutenberg created this invention that revolutionized society
The Printing Press
The Cotton Gin
Gunpowder
Paper
True or False: During the 1500's, there was an attempt to reform the Christian Church, which was known as the Protestant Reformation and was led by a man named Martin Luther King
True
False
True or False: English King Henry VIII kept having his wives killed or got divorces because they didn't have a male child
True
False
Which of the following scientists did NOT contribute to the Scientific Revolution during the Renaissance?
Galileo
Francis Bacon
Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein
