WorksheetsQuiz Bowl Practice 5
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Because of intense farming, civilizations required more people to live in an area, which of the following developed:
Culture
Law
Written Language
All of these
Civilizations in Afro-Eurasia developed around rivers. Which of the following is NOT one of those rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates in Mesopotamia
The Nile in Egypt
The Indus River in modern India/Pakistan
The Amazon in Brazil
What does polytheistic mean?
Worshipping or believing in more than one god.
A person who was able to read and write, allowing for the creation of written records and messages.
Large groups of domesticated animals like sheep or goats.
A series of rulers in a particular place considered members of the same family.
How did nomadic people survive once civilizations started to emerge?
They didn’t survive and died out.
They raised and herded animals, which provided food, transportation, and trade.
They created small farms along trade routes.
They eventually gave up being nomads and moved into the news towns and cities.
How did the nomadic peoples affect the growing civilizations?
They had no effect on the growing civilization.
Spreading of diseases.
They spread technology, goods, and ideas between civilizations.
Created trading posts so people form the civilizations could travel long distances.
Which of the following characterized The Bronze Age (Era 2 )?
Rise and fall of kingdoms with strong monarchs
Powerful militaries and rigid social hierarchies
Growing Cities and Population
Monotheistic religions such as Islam
Other than Afro-Eurasia, three other world zones developed civilizations during Era 2. Which of the following NOT one of those zones:
Sub-Saharan Africa
The Americas
Antarctica
Oceania
Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?
Society was dominated by the church.
Society began to value individualism.
Society was focused on warfare.
Society was dominated by lords.
Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?
the Louvre
the Coliseum
the Sistine Chapel
the Eiffel Tower
• Venetian explorer who visited the court of Kublai Khan
• One of the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China
• Travels increased the interest of Europeans in the lands of the East
Who is described above?
Marco Polo
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?
Rueben
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Aristotle
Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?
The Church was all-powerful.
The Church’s power declined.
Factories began using electricity.
Women gained equal rights with men.
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.
A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.
Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?
dominance of the church
constant feudal warfare
lack of any governance
increased interest in the arts
Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?
the humanist movement
the removal of the pope
the burning of bibles
the invention of movable type
Which Social Media Site is this
Snapchat
What is the highest grossing movie of 2019?
Captain Marvel
Aladdin
The Lion King
Avengers End Game
Who is she?
Elizabeth Warren
Malala Yousafzai
Greta Thunberg
Tarana Burke
One of these historical building was on fire in April 2019. Which one is it?
What is the name of the new puffin like creature in the new Star Wars movie?
Stitch
Yoda
Porg
Boopla
