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Ancient Indus River and China

Total questions: 176

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Huang He leaves __ when it floods.

a)

loess, fertile silt

b)

loess, fertile cresent

2.

Ancient China had to be self-sufficient due to __ and lack of __.

a)

isolation; trade

b)

selfishness; trade

3.

Ancient China had several dynasties and __ was the first.

a)

Xia

b)

Shang

c)

Zhou

4.

In Ancient China, the ___ dynasty, left the first written records.

a)

Xia

b)

Shang

c)

Zhou

5.

The Ancient Indus River valley wrote using ___ while the ancient Chinese used ___.

a)

cuneiform; oracle bones

b)

an unknown script; oracle bones

6.

___ is a landmass that is a distinct part of a continent, especially in India.

a)

Harappa

b)

monsoon

c)

subcontinent

7.

___ is a seasonal wind.

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

c)

Monsoon

8.

The Indus River Civilization include modern day __, __, and __.

a)

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

b)

India, Persia and Bangladesh

9.

Since floods, rainfall, and monsoons were unpredictable, the Harappans created ___ ___.

a)

planned cities.

b)

planned irrigation.

c)

both

d)

none

10.

The Harrapan civilization created ___.

a)

cities with a grid system.

b)

plumbing and sewage systems.

c)

planned cities.

d)

all of the above.

e)

none of the above.

11.

The Harappan civilization had toys which suggest ___.

a)

poverty

b)

prosperity

c)

both

d)

none

12.

Harappans had a thriving trade with other regions, including the ___river valley.

a)

Nile

b)

Tigris/Euphrates

c)

Indus

d)

Huang He

e)

All of the above.

13.

According to the Mandate of Heaven, the people could revolt if the emperor led the people during a time of poverty, war, and famine.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

This was true in Indus River Valley but not Ancient China.

d)

This was true in China but not Indus River Valley.

e)

More than one answer is correct.

14.

This river had a nickname, "China's Sorrow".

a)

Nile

b)

Indus

c)

Ganges

d)

Huang He

e)

Tigris

15.

China had several dynasties, but the first was ___.

a)

Xia

b)

Shang

c)

Qin

d)

Zhou

16.

When the first river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus fell to invaders, a people called the __ rose in power in northern China.

a)

Xia

b)

Qin

c)

Shang

d)

Zhou

17.

People in China called outsiders ___ and called China ___ because the Chinese viewed China as the center of the civilized world.

a)

barbarians; New Kingdom

b)

barbarians, Middle Kingdom

c)

barbarians; Old Kingdom

d)

foreigners; China

e)

none of the above

18.

According to the Mandate of Heaven, the ___ overthrew the ___dynasty due to bloodshed.

a)

Zhou; Shang

b)

Zhou; Qin

c)

Zhou; Xia

19.

___ is a political system in which nobles, or lords, are granted use of lands that legally belong to the king. In return, they owe military services.

a)

Feudalism

b)

Kingdom

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

e)

None of the above.

20.

According to the Caste System, the ___ are the rulers.

a)

Priests

b)

Untouchables

c)

Sudras

d)

Brahmins

e)

More than one answer is correct

21.

The Indian Caste system is important to the ____ religion.

a)

Christian

b)

Muslim

c)

Hindu

d)

Buddhist

e)

All of the above.

22.

The Indian Caste System embraces karma. Karma is when

a)

you complete your journey and come back in another level of the caste system.

b)

see cause and effect by putting good or bad out into the world and seeing good or bad return to you.

c)

you get reincarnated.

d)

you go to heaven

23.

The Great Wall of China would be a great destination if you flew into

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Beijing

c)

Myanmar

d)

Thailand

e)

Washington, D.C.

24.

According to the Great Silk Road video, the Chinese rode __ in a caravan to trade from China to ___.

a)

camels; Rome

b)

horses; Rome

c)

camels; Greece

d)

horses; Greece

25.

The Silk road included other valuables, such as ___.

a)

gold goblets

b)

silk scarves of purple for royalty and nobles

c)

spices

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

26.

The Indian Caste System had a group called Dalits or ___, who ___.

a)

Brahmins; ruled.

b)

Untouchables; cleaned latrines.

c)

Sudras; served others.

d)

Vaishyas; grew vegetables.

e)

Kshihatryias; fought as warriors.

27.

The Great Wall of China had a ___, or watch tower, to see when nomads were approaching.

a)

citadel

b)

pass

c)

bridge

d)

staircase

e)

basement

28.

The ancient writing system of the Chinese included, ___, which revealed their ancestor worship and respect for their ___.

a)

oracle bones; dead

b)

hieroglyphics; dead

c)

cuneiform; dead

d)

sanskrit; dead

29.

___ river valley used planned cities, baths, sewers, and plumbing before the Romans.

a)

Nile

b)

Tigris/Euphrates

c)

Indus

d)

Huang He

30.

Advanced cities of the __ river valley include __ and ___.

a)

Indus; Harappa/Mohenjo Daro

b)

Huang He; Beijing/ Hong Kong

c)

Nile; Memphis/Nashville

d)

Tigris/Euphrates; Babylon/Atlanta

31.

What is a dynasty?

a)

A series of rulers from the same family

b)

A series of rulers from the same continent

c)

A series of rulers from the same country

d)

A series of rulers

32.

How is Ancient China's government SIMILAR to Ancient Egypt's?

a)

They both have governments

b)

They both use dynasties to rule.

c)

They both were developed near a great river

d)

They both are civilizations

33.

What do all four Early River civilizations have in common about their religion?

a)

They are all polytheistic

b)

They are all monotheistic

c)

They all believe in Buddhism

d)

They all believe in Hinduism

34.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China

a)

To look really cool.

b)

To protect their civilization from invasions

c)

To make others notice how great they are.

d)

None of the above

35.

How did the silk road benefit China?

a)

They discovered other civilizations

b)

They received new resources

c)

They gained wealth

d)

All of the above

36.

Economics means how resources/money are used and traded

a)

True

b)

False

37.

In which of the following countries is a Diwali celebration most likely to be found?

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

What can you conclude about the Hindu calendar from the fact that Diwali always starts during the new moon?

a)

It's a solar calendar

b)

It's a lunar calendar

c)

It's a stellar calendar

d)

It's a maritime calendar

39.

How is wearing new clothes for Diwali most similar to the planting of new flowers each spring?

a)

Both customs can only be done once a year

b)

Both customs are only performed by farmers

c)

Both customs signify the renewal of life

d)

Both customs involve the color green

40.

What can you conclude from the fact that Diwali is celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

a)

Diwali must be more of a secular holiday than a religious holiday

b)

Diwali can be celebrated in any religion

c)

These four religions must have some shared beliefs

d)

These four religions must be very old

41.

Chinese New Year is called the _____ New Year.

a)

Solar

b)

Lunar

c)

Planet

d)

Comet

42.

The lunar calendar has 12 full cycles of the _____.

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

tides

43.

The spring festival celebrates the end of _____.

a)

summer

b)

winter

c)

spring

d)

fall

44.

The Lunar New Year is all about _____.

a)

yourself

b)

friends

c)

family

d)

strangers

45.

This is a great time to wear new _____ or get a haircut.

a)

clothes

b)

shoes

c)

gloves

d)

bracelets

46.

Fireworks are used to scare off evil

a)

people

b)

animals

c)

spirits

47.

Lion dances bring _____ and chase away evil spirits.

a)

anxiety

b)

happiness

c)

good luck

48.

You might also see a _____ dance during the Lunar New Year.

a)

tiger

b)

dragon

c)

leopard

d)

panther

49.

The holiday ends with the _____ festival.

a)

temple

b)

lantern

c)

fireworks

d)

tree

50.

The lantern festival stands for letting go of the _____.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

51.

Place the following events in sequence: A) The Trojan War ends; B) Odysseus reaches Ithaca; C) Odysseus fights the Cyclops

a)

A, C, B

b)

C, B, A

c)

C, A, B

d)

A, B, C

52.

What does the "Iliad" have in common with the "Odyssey?"

a)

Both poems are about the battles of the Trojan War

b)

The gods play major roles in both poems

c)

In both poems, characters must fight fearsome monsters

d)

Achilles is the main character of both poems

53.

What is the most likely subject of an epic poem?

a)

The intense love the poet feels for his spouse

b)

A hero who embarks on a quest

c)

A celebration of the beauty of nature

d)

A humorous look at politics

54.

"No one is sure whether or not Homer was a mythical figure." In this sentence, what does "mythical" mean?

a)

Poetic

b)

Greek

c)

Ancient

d)

Made-up

55.

Which of the following is an opinion about the "Iliad?"

a)

It is less exciting than the "Odyssey"

b)

Most of its characters are male

c)

It begins with an account of ships sailing over the sea

d)

It was composed before the "Odyssey"

56.

If you were Odysseus, how might you defend yourself against the Sirens?

a)

You'd cover your ears

b)

You'd cover your eyes

c)

You'd cover your nose

d)

You'd cover your mouth

57.

In the "Odyssey," what causes the hero to spend 10 years traveling home?

a)

His men mutiny and set him adrift

b)

He lives very far away

c)

His ships have been destroyed in the Trojan war

d)

The sea god Poseidon is angry at him

58.

If you lived in Homer's time, how would you have read the "Odyssey?"

a)

It would have been written in ink on parchment.

b)

It would have been inscribed on clay tablets

c)

You wouldn't have read it; you'd have listened to it spoken aloud

d)

You wouldn't have read it; you'd have seen it performed as a play.

59.

What event causes the war in the "Iliad?"

a)

A Greek woman is kidnapped by a Trojan prince.

b)

The god Poseidon becomes angry at the Greeks.

c)

Hundreds of ships sink in the Aegean Sea

d)

A Greek prince is assassinated.

60.

What can you conclude from the fact that Homer's works have been studied for thousands of years?

a)

They're the best-selling books of all time

b)

They're considered major achievements of Western culture

c)

They contain true accounts of Ancient Greek history

d)

They're the best poems that have ever been written

61.

The ancient Greeks were polytheistic. Keeping in mind that the root word "theos" means "god," what can you infer about the prefix "poly?"

a)

It means "spiritual"

b)

It means "male"

c)

It means "one"

d)

It means "many"

62.

What was the significance of Mount Olympus to the Ancient Greeks?

a)

It was the center of the Universe.

b)

It was where the gods lived.

c)

It was home to the Ancient Greeks' most important temple.

d)

It was home to the oracles that interpreted the will of the gods.

63.

Hera and Zeus had a contentious relationship. In this context, what does "contentious" mean?

a)

Prone to fights and arguments

b)

Peaceful

c)

Powerful

d)

Loving

64.

Which of the following is most closely associated with Apollo?

a)
b)
c)
d)
65.

If a tidal wave devastated the coast of Ancient Greece, the people would probably blame it on:

a)

Zeus

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Poseidon

d)

Ares

66.

If you were a farmer in Ancient Greece, to which god would you pray to ensure a successful harvest?

a)

Athena

b)

Demeter

c)

Hephaistos

d)

Ares

67.

According to Ancient Greek mythology, what would happen to you after you died?

a)

Your soul would be comforted by Aphrodite, the goddess of love

b)

Your soul would be gobbled up by Ares, the god of war

c)

Athena would take your soul to the top of Mount Olympus, where you would be judged by Zeus

d)

Hermes would take your soul to the underworld, where you'd meet Hades

68.

If you were a soldier going to war, what might you do before battle?

a)

Sacrifice a bull to Ares

b)

Pray to Diana

c)

Ask Hermes for a favor

d)

Light a fire to honor Hades

69.

Which of the following is a true statement about the Greek gods?

a)

They were not part of the everyday lives of the Ancient Greeks

b)

They had many human foibles and attributes

c)

They are still worshiped today in Greece

d)

Most of them were despised instead of worshiped

70.

What did Hephaistos and Ares have in common?

a)

They both lived far away from Mount Olympus

b)

They were both gods of war

c)

They were both gods of metalworking

d)

They were both in love with Aphrodite

71.

If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?

a)

Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea

b)

Northern Europe, by the Baltic Sea

c)

Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea

d)

Western Europe, by the Atlantic Ocean

72.

How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?

a)

Each city-state had its own laws; U.S. states do not

b)

No central government united the Greek states

c)

All Greek city-states were ruled by kings; U.S. states are run by elected officials

d)

Each Greek city-state had its own unique language; each U.S. state does not

73.

Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

a)

Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold. b. c. . d.

b)

Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich.

c)

At that time, most Athenians worshiped golden statues of gods and goddesses

d)

Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time.

74.

In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?

a)

Dictatorial

b)

Extremely powerful

c)

Having personal charm and appeal

d)

Democratically elected

75.

If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go?

a)

The Parthenon

b)

The Festival of Dionysus

c)

The Temple of Athena

d)

The agora

76.

If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?

a)

Four days of comedy and tragedy

b)

Chariot races and other games

c)

A banquet honoring the Emperor

d)

A solemn religious event

77.

Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?

a)

All men are created equal

b)

A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind

c)

City-states should not fight wars against one another

d)

Democracy is the greatest form of government

78.

How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

a)

Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries

b)

People were not allowed to vote for their leaders

c)

Women could not participate in public life

d)

People were not allowed to criticize the government

79.

Which of these is an opinion about Athens?

a)

Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights

b)

Plays were an important part of Athenian culture

c)

Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today

d)

Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years

80.

Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?

a)

The capital of Greece

b)

A cultural and artistic capital

c)

The birthplace of capitalism

d)

The capital of ancient Europe

81.
I
a)
1
b)
8
c)
7
d)
11
82.
V
a)
9
b)
5
c)
43
d)
6
83.
X
a)
10
b)
20
c)
30
d)
40
84.
XL
a)
40
b)
30
c)
10
d)
60
85.
VII
a)
7
b)
5
c)
3
d)
6
86.
XV
a)
15
b)
25
c)
34
d)
21
87.
XXII
a)
22
b)
21
c)
20
d)
32
88.
XXXVIII
a)
38
b)
43
c)
27
d)
56
89.
XLI
a)
41
b)
45
c)
47
d)
43
90.
L
a)
50
b)
43
c)
11
d)
33
91.
IV
a)
4
b)
6
c)
9
d)
3
92.
XIX
a)
19
b)
14
c)
16
d)
17
93.
XXIV
a)
24
b)
23
c)
26
d)
28
94.
XXXI
a)
31
b)
34
c)
32
d)
37
95.
XLIX
a)
49
b)
45
c)
47
d)
44
96.
II
a)
2
b)
5
c)
9
d)
7
97.
XVI
a)
16
b)
13
c)
15
d)
18
98.
XXI
a)
21
b)
22
c)
17
d)
26
99.
XXXVIII
a)
38
b)
32
c)
36
d)
39
100.
XLIII
a)
43
b)
44
c)
46
d)
41
101.

Purple dye was made from?

a)

sea horse

b)

sea stars

c)

sea snail

d)

sea plants

102.

Phoenicia became the world's first?

a)

selling Empire

b)

trading Empire

c)

manufacturing Empire

d)

sea Empire

103.

The Phoenicians used to live on a very narrow and long strip of land to the ______ of the Mediterranean Sea.

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

104.
What did the Phoenicians share with other groups they met, which is important to us today?
a)
Stories and legends
b)
Maps and compasses
c)
Shipbuilding and sailing strategies
d)
the alphabet they had invented
105.

Which group was able to increase trade along rivers and seas, spreading their culture and alphabet?

a)

Babylonians

b)

Egyptians

c)

Phoenicians

d)

Persians

106.
The Hebrews religion was called?
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Diaspora
107.

To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of

a)

Canaan

b)

Israel

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Egypt

108.

First group to practice monotheism

a)

Hebrews

b)

Phoenicians

c)

Babylonians

d)

Assyrians

109.

Who is the founder or father of Judaism?

a)

Abraham

b)

Messiah

c)

Canaan

d)

Joseph

110.

What was the "promised land" for the descendants of Abraham?

a)

Egypt

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

Canaan

d)

Ur

111.

Zoroastrianism is what?

a)

Form of money

b)

Government

c)

City

d)

Religon

112.
Name of the first King of Persia?
a)
Zacharius
b)
Darius
c)
Alexander
d)
Nicholas
113.
What did the satraps do?
a)
They were Persian leaders
b)
They went around giving out presents
c)
They acted like governors and collected taxes
d)
They collected taxes independently
114.

The central belief of the Persian Religion centered around the idea of what?

a)

An eye for an eye

b)

Good versus evil

c)

Bad Choices

d)

The final judgement

115.

What physical structure connected the satraps of the Persian Empire.

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Royal Road

c)

The Byzantine Byway

d)

The Persian Passages

116.

How did Persian rulers treat most of the people in lands that were taken into the empire?

a)

They forced the people to assimilate within the Persian culture.

b)

The Persian rulers imprisoned the citizens and sentenced many to death.

c)

They placed the citizens into slavery and worked them for the rest of their lives.

d)

They allowed them to keep their unique cultures, languages, and religions.

117.

Each of the following statements is true, except:

a)

a. Viruses come in different types

b)

b. Viruses infect living cells

c)

c. Viruses can replicate without hosts

d)

d. Viruses can cause illnesses

118.

A virus infects a host in order to:

a)

A.Take in nutrients

b)

B.Make the host sick

c)

C.Make copies of itself

d)

D.Destroy the host's cells

119.

The distinguishing feature of a coronavirus is its:

a)

A.Size

b)

B.Mobility

c)

C.Shape

d)

D.Deadliness

120.

Coronavirus infections are likely to be more serious for:

a)

A.Teens

b)

B.Active adults

c)

C.Frequent travelers

d)

D.People with weakened immune systems

121.

An outbreak of a virus occurs when:

a)

A.Symptoms of the virus get worse

b)

B.The virus spreads to more than one organ

c)

C.Someone dies from the virus

d)

D.The virus spreads to more and more hosts

122.

What does it mean when a city is quarantined during a virus outbreak?

a)

A.Everyone in the city is infected

b)

B.No one can enter or leave the city

c)

C.The city’s population is immune to the virus

d)

D.Doctors in the city are developing a cure

123.

Which practice prevents the spread of germs?

a)

A.Washing your hands often

b)

B.Blowing your nose

c)

C.Reusing the same tissue

d)

D.Coughing into your hand

124.

A typical coronavirus infection:

a)

A.Is extremely dangerous

b)

B.Has mild symptoms

c)

C.Cannot spread to humans

d)

D.Is resistant to hand washing

125.

Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is recommended to:

a)

A.Prevent germs from entering your body

b)

B.Get rid of germs from inside your body

c)

C.Avoid getting other people sick

d)

D.Warn other people that you are sick

126.

The most reliable source of information about virus

outbreaks is:

a)

A.News headlines

b)

B.Social media

c)

C.Your peers

d)

D.The World Health Organization

127.

How was the Roman Republic different from the Roman Empire?

a)

The Republic was very large; the Empire was fairly small.

b)

The Republic was ruled by elected representatives; the Empire was not.

c)

The Republic had no army; the Empire had a massive army.

d)

The Republic

128.

How was Julius Caesar viewed by most Roman citizens during his lifetime?

a)

He was extremely popular.

b)

He was feared by nearly everyone

c)

He was despised as a ruthless dictator.

d)

He was worshiped as a living god.

129.

How did Caesar expand the boundaries of Rome?

a)

Claiming unexplored territories.

b)

Buying up all the land he could afford.

c)

Negotiating treaties with neighboring rulers.

d)

Military conquest.

130.

What two jobs were held by both Caesar and his rival Pompey?

a)

Politician and military general

b)

Soldier and farmer

c)

Senator and judge

d)

Emperor and dictator

131.

Cleopatra provided Caesar with ________ help.

a)

. Religious

b)

Political

c)

Military

d)

Financial

132.

How did Caesar gain control of Rome?

a)

He inherited the throne from his father.

b)

He was appointed by the Senate

c)

He won a civil war.

d)

He was elected by the people.

133.

Why did the Senate assassinate Caesar?

a)

They thought he'd added too much territory to the Empire.

b)

They were jealous of his popularity.

c)

They didn't like his reforms, and thought he'd become too powerful.

d)

Caesar tried to disband the Senate, so the Senators fought back.

134.

Which of the following is a true statement?

a)

Augustus inherited the title of Emperor from his father, Julius Caesar.

b)

Augustus emerged as the victor of a series of civil wars.

c)

Augustus gained the support of the Senate by refusing absolute power.

d)

Augustus's reign as Emperor was marked by violence and chaos.

135.

During the reign of Augustus, the Senate:

a)

Was basically powerless.

b)

Ceased to exist.

c)

Expanded its power.

d)

Led a revolt against the Emperor.

136.

Place the following events in sequence: A) Julius Caesar conquers Gaul; B) Caesar leads his army into Rome; C) Caesar revises the Roman calendar

a)

C, A, B

b)

A, C, B

c)

C, B, A

d)

A, B, C

137.
Which term best describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?
a)
Unstable 
b)
Revolutionary
c)
Democratic 
d)
Prosperous
138.
Which person was part of the Roman bureaucracy?
a)
The Governor of a palace
b)
 A wealthy merchant 
c)
A common soldier
d)
A temple priest
139.
Which modern nation was once under the control of the Roman Empire?
a)
China 
b)
South Africa
c)
Pakistan
d)
Greece
140.
If one Roman citizen had a complaint about another, what was the most likely way the conflict would have been resolved?
a)
In a duel to the death
b)
In a court of Law
c)
The Emperor would have had to make a decision
d)
The richer citizen would automatically win.
141.
The Colosseum was most similar to:
a)
A royal palace
b)
A large army base
c)
The Capitol building in Washington D.C.
d)
A football stadium
142.
How were gladiator fights different from today's professional sports?
a)
Gladiator fights were much deadlier. 
b)
Gladiator fights were less popular
c)
No one was allowed to bet money on gladiator fights. 
d)
Gladiator fights took place in secret.
143.
Which term best describes Roman bridges and aqueducts?
a)
Impermanent 
b)
Lightweight
c)
Durable
d)
Wooden
144.
Judging from the images in the movie, what architectural feature was popular among Roman architects?
a)
The flying butress
b)
The Arch
c)
The Gothic steeple
d)
The steel skeleton
145.
What is a "romance language?"
a)
A language based in Italian
b)
A language based in greek
c)
a language based in latin
d)
a language used to express love
146.
Place the following events in sequence: A) The Colosseum is built; B) Augustus Caesar dies; C) Marcus Aurelius becomes Emperor
a)
BCA
b)
CAB
c)
BAC
d)
ACB
147.

Which word best describes the scope of the Silk Road?

a)

Interminable

b)

Intergalactic

c)

Intercontinental

d)

Interstate

148.

Which of the following contributed most to the completion of the overland Silk Routes?

a)

The growth of powerful empires in Europe and Asia

b)

Trade between small, neighboring tribes

c)

China's hunger for foreign goods

d)

Competition from the maritime Silk Routes

149.

The Silk Road was named retroactively, in the 19th century. What does "retroactive" mean?

a)

Applying to something in the past

b)

Having to do with trade

c)

Arbitrary or random

d)

Referring to foreign cultures

150.

Historical records show that silk appeared in Rome in the 1st century B.C.E. This is ________ evidence that the Silk Routes were completed around that time.

a)

Controversial

b)

Indirect

c)

Indisputable

d)

Scientific

151.

Which of these famous structures owes its existence at least partially to the Silk Road?

a)

Pyramids at Giza (Egypt)

b)

Stonehedge (England)

c)

Great Wall of China

d)

Parthenon (Athens, Greece)

152.

Where would you be most likely to find a city along the Silk Road?

a)

In the middle of a desert

b)

On top of a high mountain

c)

On a remote island

d)

On the bank of a river

153.

Which of the following examples provides the best analogy for the movement of goods along the Silk Road?

a)

A waiter bringing food to a diner

b)

An electric signal moving down a wire

c)

A mail carrier delivering a package to a home

d)

A runner passing a baton in a relay race

154.

What kind of effect did the Mongol Empire have on the overland Silk Road?

a)

Destructive

b)

Incidental

c)

Minor

d)

Stabilizing

155.

9. Place these empires in chronological order: A) Macedonian (Alexander the Great); B) Mongol; C) Han Dynasty

a)

A, C, B

b)

B, C, A

c)

B, A, C

d)

A, B, C

156.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

a)

The Silk Road had a significant impact on the history of Asia and Europe

b)

The Silk Road greatly benefitted the civilizations it connected

c)

The overland Silk Road fell into disuse with the breakup of the Mongol Empire

d)

Traffic along the maritime Silk Road eventually eclipsed traffic along the overland route

157.

How did Venice differ from most European cities in the Middle Ages?

a)

It was on the eastern end of the Silk Road

b)

It had a large population of Chinese immigrants

c)

It was a center of international commerce

d)

It used paper money to buy and sell goods

158.

Niccolo and Maffeo Polo first traveled to China because they were:

a)

Curious about other cultures

b)

Fearful of foreign invaders in Venice

c)

Lost on Silk Road

d)

wanting to conquer new lands.

159.

What did Kublai Khan hope to learn from the Polos?

a)

How to make pizza

b)

The safest route across the Silk Road

c)

Details of European values and beliefs

160.

Why was The Travels of Marco Polo so popular in Europe?

a)

It was written by a famous coauthor

b)

It was filled with action and adventure

c)

It was the first history book of China

161.

The Travels of Marco Polo combines which two literary genres?

a)

Biography and comic book

b)

poetry and history

c)

Nonfiction narrative and novel

d)

Encyclopedia and science-fiction tale

162.

Christians living under Kublai Khan's rule were:

a)

Required to pay higher taxes

b)

Free to practice their religion

c)

Respected more than Buddhists

163.

What can you infer about 13th century Europe?

a)

It's kingdoms were smaller than Kublai Khan's

b)

It had better roads than the Mongol Empire

c)

It was dependent on the Silk Road for food

164.

Polo's absence from Mongol historical records might be cited by a ________ of The Travels of Marco Polo.

a)

Skeptic

b)

Character

c)

Fan

165.

What contributed to the abandonment of the Silk Road as a trade route?

a)

The death of Marco Polo

b)

The discovery of America

c)

Instability in the Mongol Empire

166.

What goal did Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo share?

a)

Meet Kublai Khan

b)

Travel to Asia

c)

Go on the Silk Road

167.

Which word best describes the scope of the Silk Road?

a)

Interminable

b)

Intergalactic

c)

Intercontinental

d)

Interstate

168.

Which of the following contributed most to the completion of the overland Silk Routes?

a)

The growth of powerful empires in Europe and Asia

b)

Trade between small, neighboring tribes

c)

China's hunger for foreign goods

d)

Competition from the maritime Silk Routes

169.

The Silk Road was named retroactively, in the 19th century. What does "retroactive" mean?

a)

Applying to something in the past

b)

Having to do with trade

c)

Arbitrary or random

d)

Referring to foreign cultures

170.

Historical records show that silk appeared in Rome in the 1st century B.C.E. This is ________ evidence that the Silk Routes were completed around that time.

a)

Controversial

b)

Indirect

c)

Indisputable

d)

Scientific

171.

Which of these famous structures owes its existence at least partially to the Silk Road?

a)

Pyramids at Giza (Egypt)

b)

Stonehedge (England)

c)

Great Wall of China

d)

Parthenon (Athens, Greece)

172.

Where would you be most likely to find a city along the Silk Road?

a)

In the middle of a desert

b)

On top of a high mountain

c)

On a remote island

d)

On the bank of a river

173.

Which of the following examples provides the best analogy for the movement of goods along the Silk Road?

a)

A waiter bringing food to a diner

b)

An electric signal moving down a wire

c)

A mail carrier delivering a package to a home

d)

A runner passing a baton in a relay race

174.

What kind of effect did the Mongol Empire have on the overland Silk Road?

a)

Destructive

b)

Incidental

c)

Minor

d)

Stabilizing

175.

9. Place these empires in chronological order: A) Macedonian (Alexander the Great); B) Mongol; C) Han Dynasty

a)

A, C, B

b)

B, C, A

c)

B, A, C

d)

A, B, C

176.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

a)

The Silk Road had a significant impact on the history of Asia and Europe

b)

The Silk Road greatly benefitted the civilizations it connected

c)

The overland Silk Road fell into disuse with the breakup of the Mongol Empire

d)

Traffic along the maritime Silk Road eventually eclipsed traffic along the overland route

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