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West Africa, the Americas, and Japan

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mansa Musa impacted West Africa by

a)

Spreading Christianity

b)

Causing inflation as he gave away gold

c)

Creating a major trade route

d)

Leading the Mongol Empire

2.

Arab merchants played what role in the spread of Islam?

a)

Forcing people they met on the trade routes to convert

b)

Tricking people they met on the trade routes into converting

c)

Sharing their faith and beliefs with people they met on the trade routes

d)

They didn't spread Islam at all

3.

What did the Gold-Salt Trade Route and the Silk Road have in common?

a)

They both caused inflation

b)

They both allowed the spread of Hinduism

c)

They overcame major natural barriers to connect distant lands

d)

Nothing

4.

Which of the following are true for the Maya? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

They created an accurate calendar of 365 days

b)

They were cannibals

c)

They lived in southern Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula

d)

They founded Tenochtitlan, which became Mexico City

5.

Which of the following are true for the Aztecs? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

They offered human sacrifices to please their gods

b)

They created an accurate calendar of 365 days

c)

They founded Tenochtitlan, which became Mexico City

d)

They lived in the Andes Mountains

6.

In what way are the Mesoamericans similar to the Mongols?

a)

They adapted to their unique environments to survive

b)

They offered human sacrifices to their gods

c)

They converted to Islam

d)

They invaded India

7.
In which part of Africa was the Kingdom of Ghana located?
a)
North
b)
West
c)
East
d)
South
8.
Ghana and Mali, controlled trade of which TWO items?
a)
Gold and fish
b)
Gold and salt
c)
Gold and timber
d)
Gold and bronze
9.
How did Ghana become so wealthy?
a)
big business
b)
center of trade route
c)
colonies
d)
television
10.

The Trans Saharan Trade Routes are located on which continent?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

India

11.

What were the two major items traded along the Trans Saharan Trade routes?

a)

Pepper and Silver

b)

Gold and Salt

c)

Platinum and Oregano

d)

Gunpowder and Tea

12.

Which religion spread along the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

13.

What important city was the center of trade on the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

a)

Timbuktu

b)

Constantinople

c)

Rome

d)

Alexandria

14.

What was used to travel across the Sahara?

a)

Wagons

b)

Ships

c)

Chariots

d)

Camels

15.

Who was the leader of the Mali Empire that travelled to Mecca and was considered the richest man in history?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Mansa Musa

c)

Lawrence of Arabia

d)

Augustus Romulus

16.

Why did Mansa Musa make a pilgrimage to Mecca?

a)

For vacation

b)

To go to a university there

c)

Because he was Muslim

d)

He was leading his people to war

17.

What did Mansa Musa do to help spread his religion on his way to Mecca?

a)

Preached

b)

Attacked members of other religions

c)

Built Mosques and schools

d)

Read the Quran to people

18.

Which famous traveler went from Morocco to Asia through the Middle East?

a)

Ferdinand Magellan

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Ibn Battuta

d)

Marco Polo

19.

Which empire was not located in West Africa?

a)

Ghana

b)

Mali

c)

Songhai

d)

Byzantine

20.
Trans-Saharan trade brought this religion to West Africa from the Arabian peninsula
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Hinduism
21.

This ocean is found between Africa, Asia, and Australia

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Arctic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

22.

Name the pilgrimage that Ibn Battuta and Mansa Musa began at the start of their travels.

a)

Kumano Kodo

b)

Hajj

c)

The Pilgrims' Way

d)

El Camino de Santiago

23.

Which ocean is located off the coast of West Africa?

a)

Arctic

b)

Atlantic

c)

Indian

d)

Pacific

24.

Which is the name of the major river in West Africa?

a)

Niger

b)

Nile

c)

Yellow

d)

Tigris

25.

What are groups of merchants and camels that travel together called?

a)

trains

b)

bands

c)

caravans

d)

troops

26.

Why did cities like Jenne and Timbuktu form in West Africa?

a)

They were Islamic holy sites.

b)

They were located in strategic defense points.

c)

They were located along important trade routes.

d)

They were isolated from the outside world.

27.

How did the increase of trade in West Africa impact the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai?

a)

These kingdoms were destroyed as trade brought disease.

b)

These kingdoms became disconnected from the region.

c)

These kingdoms developed into centers of learning.

d)

These kingdoms lost jobs as traders left.

28.

Which of these does NOT describe how the Trans-Saharan trade impacted West Africa?

a)

the population decreased

b)

West Africa became wealthy

c)

kingdoms formed

d)

Islam was introduced

29.

All of the following were major trade routes from 1000 to 1500 C.E. EXCEPT —

a)

maritime routes across the Indian Ocean

b)

the Silk Road

c)

trans-Saharan routes

d)

maritime routes across the Pacific Ocean

30.

Trade between Europe and east Africa was carried on routes across the –

a)

Silk Road.

b)

Sahara Desert.

c)

Indian Ocean.

d)

Mongolian Empire.

31.

Which trade route is shown in the map?

a)

Eastern

b)

Silk

c)

Trans-Saharan

d)

Maritime

e)

Siberian

32.
This was not a West African Kingdom
a)
Songhai
b)
Mali
c)
Ghana
d)
Morocco
33.

This was the capitol of Mali and an important city of trade. Legends of this city, which some though was built on the edge of the world, persisted for centuries

a)

Cairo

b)

Gao

c)

Timbuktu

d)

Musa

34.

This desert splits North Africa from the rest of Africa

a)

Gobi

b)

Mojave

c)

Arabian

d)

Sahara

35.
This is the region and broad name for the people that live in the middle and south of Africa
a)
Sub-Saharan
b)
Under-Saharan
c)
Negative-Saharan
d)
Anti-Saharan
36.
Which of these is the region of West Africa
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
37.
What did the Bantu-speaking people spread across Africa as they migrated?
a)
Christianity.
b)
bronze making skills.
c)
Islam.  
d)
their language and culture.
38.

Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?

a)

During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims

b)

The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa and allowed for better living conditions.

c)

The migration was a force of action by the African government in the North

d)

The migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara

39.

Which empire was located in South America?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

None of the above

40.

Which empire was polytheistic (believed in many gods)?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

All of the above

41.

Which empire had city-states such as Tikal and Copan?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Maya and Aztec

42.
Which country would you visit if you wanted to see the Inca ruins?
a)
Mexico
b)
Peru
c)
Costa Rica
d)
Brazil
43.
Which country would you visit if you wanted to see the Aztec ruins?
a)
Peru
b)
Chile
c)
Guatemala
d)
Mexico
44.
Which part of Mexico would you visit if you wanted to see the Mayan ruins?
a)
Yucatan Peninsula
b)
Tenochtitlan
c)
Lake Texcoco
d)
Peru
45.
Why did the Aztecs sacrifice human beings?
a)
To scare neighboring tribes
b)
To punish people who’d fought against the Aztecs
c)
To appease their gods
d)
To prevent explosive population growth
46.
Which civilization was warlike?
a)
Mayas
b)
Incas
c)
Aztecs
47.
Which civilization lived in the Andes?
a)
Mayas
b)
Incas
c)
Aztecs
48.
The _________________________ relied on roads and irrigation and ruled what is today Peru before Europeans arrived. 
a)
Mayas
b)
Incas
c)
Aztecs
d)
Olmecs
49.
Aztec capital city built on a swampy island
a)
Tenochtitlan
b)
Cuzco
c)
Machu Picchu
d)
Pacal
50.
A method of growing crops on the sides of mountains.
a)
ziggurat
b)
terrace farming
c)
codex
d)
conquistador
51.
What farming method is this?
a)
slash and burn
b)
terrace farming
c)
irrigation
d)
chinampas
52.

Which early American civilization is represented by the white shaded area?

a)

Aztec

b)

Inca

c)

Maya

d)

Spain

53.

Which civilization lived on the Yucatan Peninsula?

a)

Inca

b)

Maya

c)

Aztec

54.
This civilization was known for their perfect stonework.
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
55.
This civilization was the first to to use the idea of "zero" in mathematics.
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
56.

The tribe that later became known as the Aztec:

a)

Inca

b)

Chaldeans

c)

Mexica

d)

Akkadians

57.

Tenochtitlan was located on a swampy island in the middle of:

a)

Lake Texcoco

b)

the Yucatan Peninsula

c)

Lake Cuzco

d)

the Gulf of Mexico

58.

The Aztec practiced this as a way to keep the sun god happy to ensure that the sun rose each day.

a)

Haily religious ceremonies

b)

Human (heart) sacrifices

c)

Animal sacrifices

d)

Drowning sacrifices

59.

The Aztecs built these out of stone to obtain fresh water:

a)

chinampas

b)

terrace farming

c)

causeways

d)

aqueducts

60.
Both the Aztec and the Maya were located in:
a)
North America
b)
South America
c)
Europe
d)
Asia
61.
The Mayans were located at what letter on the map?
 (Click to hide text)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
62.
The Aztec were located at what letter on the map?
 (Click to hide text)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
63.
The Inca were located at what letter on the map?
 (Click to hide text)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
64.
All three early American civilizations:
a)
utilized slave labor to complete public works.
b)
created unified empires.
c)
developed unique farming practices.
d)
practiced human sacrifice.
65.
Another common factor between all three early American civilizations was:
a)
social hierarchies.
b)
writing systems.
c)
calendars.
d)
conquering by Spanish conquistadors.
66.
How did Tenochtitlan overcome its geographic challenges for agriculture?
a)
It constructed chinampas.
b)
It utilized slash and burn techniques.
c)
It cut terraces into mountainsides.
d)
it developed better horticulture.
67.
How did the Inca overcome their geographic challenges?
a)
It constructed mita in the Andes Mts.
b)
It constructed roads and used terrace farming.
c)
it developed terrace farming on the Yucatan Peninsula.
d)
It constructed chinampas on a lake.
68.

This civilization used quipus, which are colored, knotted strings used to record information.

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

69.

Which civilization built chinampas, or floating gardens?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

70.
Who lived in the Andes Mountains?
a)
Aztecs
b)
Incas
c)
Mayans
d)
Tu
71.
Where did the Aztecs live?
a)
Chichen Itza
b)
Manchu Picchu
c)
Yucatan Peninsula
d)
Valley of Mexico
72.

What happened to the of winners/losers the ancient ball game?

a)
They received jewels and clothing.
b)
They played other losing teams.
c)
They were sacrificed.
d)
They became slaves.
73.
Mexico City is located where the capital of which civilization once stood?
a)
Inca
b)
Maya
c)
Aztec
d)
Olmec
74.
1.  What was developed as a result of the Mayan study of the movements of the sun, moon, stars, and planets?
a)
a.  horoscope
b)
b.       calendar
c)
c.       special type of corn
d)
d.      an accurate road system
75.
The Inca built thousands of  miles of _________________ to link all parts of the empire.
a)
a. bridges
b)
b. roads
c)
c. gardens
d)
d. maps
76.

This image is called

a)

terrace farming

b)

slash and burn

c)

chinampa

d)

all of the above

77.

Identify the physical feature for number 6.

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Hudson Bay

78.

Identify the physical feature for number 1.

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Gulf of Mexico

d)

Hudson Bay

79.

What body of water is on the EAST side of the countries that make up the Western Hemisphere?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Caribbean Sea

d)

Gulf of Mexico

80.

What body of water is on the WEST side of the countries that make up the Western Hemisphere?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Caribbean Sea

d)

Gulf of Mexico

81.

What physical feature is a mountain range in South America?

a)

Amazon River

b)

Rio Grande

c)

Andes Mountains

d)

The Equator

82.

What do we call the section of countries between Mexico and South America?

a)

United States

b)

Venezuela

c)

Caribbean Islands

d)

Central America

83.

The Western Hemisphere is made up of _______ continents.

a)

6

b)

4

c)

2

d)

7

84.

After the Emperor and imperial court, the order of social classes in Tokugawa Japan was:

a)

warrior, peasant, artisans, merchants

b)

peasant, warrior, peasant, merchants

c)

ronin, warrior, merchants, artisans

d)

warrior, merchant, peasant, eta

85.
What country is highlighted on this map?
a)
China
b)
Korea
c)
India
d)
Japan
86.
Military leaders of Japan during its feudal era and the actual powers behind the emperor
a)
Bushido
b)
Daimyo
c)
Shogun
d)
Confucian
87.
Japanese warriors that lived by a strict code of ethics and duty
a)
Samurai
b)
Daimyo
c)
Shogun
d)
Confucian
88.
Japanese warlords and great land owners
a)
Bushido
b)
Daimyo
c)
Shogun
d)
Confucian
89.
The code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai
a)
Bushido
b)
Daimyo
c)
Shogun
d)
Confucian
90.
Ritual suicide or disembowelment in Japan; commonly known in the west as hara-kiri; demonstrated courage and a means to restore family honor
a)
Bushido
b)
Seppuku
c)
Japanese Feudalism
d)
Samurai
91.
Why did Japan develop a different culture from other countries in Asia?
a)
because their islands were isolated from Asia
b)
because they were ruled by an emperor
c)
because Japan is a peninsula
d)
because it was ruled by shoguns
92.
The Tokugawa Shogunate was a type of:
a)
commercial partnership
b)
military government
c)
religious authority
d)
cultural institution
93.
What was the samurai code of conduct called?
a)
bushido
b)
Shinto
c)
chivalry
d)
daimyo
94.
Who is considered the lowest class in feudal Japan?
a)
shogun
b)
samurai
c)
merchant
d)
peasant
95.
Japan chose to become separated from the rest of the world by adopting a ____________. What vocabulary term fills in the blank?
a)
Policy of Confusion
b)
Policy of Isolation
c)
Policy of Protection
d)
Pacific Ocean Policy
96.

In Tokugawa Japan why were Christians persecuted

a)

The strengthing of Buddhism in the region

b)

The weakening of the feudal system as a whole

c)

The anger many peasants felt towards Christian priests

d)

the Japanese governments' distrust of European culture and influence

97.

What statement best describes the role of the Japanese Emperor in the Tokugawa Period?

a)

He was an enlightened despot

b)

He was in charge of the Army

c)

His power was all powerful in the country

d)

He was a symbolic figure only

98.

The Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan was mistrusting and concerned about all foreigners (merchants, missionaries, etc.) were a threat to traditional Japanese culture. This most likely lead to the adoption of a policy of...

a)

Isolationism

b)

Expansionism

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Abandonment

99.

Japanese "unifiers" Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536- 1598 CE) and Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616 CE) were concerned about which group working in Japan?

a)

Christian missionaries (Spain/Portugal)

b)

Islamic traders (Mughal/Safavid)

c)

Imported slaves (Africa)

d)

Humanist Scientists (Europe)

100.

Which of the following best describes the country of Japan?

a)

It is a peninsula.

b)

It is an island.

c)

It is an archipelago.

d)

It is an atoll.

101.

Which of the following is true of Japan's population?

a)

Half the population lives in rural areas.

b)

Most people live in urban areas.

c)

A fraction of people live along the coasts.

d)

Many people live on the northern islands.

102.

What is the difference between Buddhism and Shinto?

a)

Buddhists follow the Buddha's teaching while Shinto following the teachings of Master Shin

b)

Buddha taught about The Way to live one's life while Shinto is a form of nature worship

c)

Buddhists are monotheistic while Shinto practices polytheism

d)

Buddha was from China while Shinto were indigenous to Japan.

103.
Which two countries were a major influence on Japanese culture?
a)
China and Korea
b)
China and Russia
c)
Korea and Russia
d)
Egypt and Greece
104.
What was another major effect of Japan's island location?
a)
It had all of the resources it needed to become a farming civilization.
b)
It was invaded by China.
c)
It was isolated from foreign powers and developed its own unique culture.
d)
It dominated trade in the Pacific Ocean.
105.

Japan's early religion (based on spirits):

a)

Shinto

b)

Kami

c)

Buddhism

d)

Honshu

106.

___________ is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile.

a)

Population Curve

b)

Human Population Sensitivity

c)

Human Sociology

d)

Population Density

e)

None of these options are correct

107.

The most populated city in the world is

a)

Mexico City, Mexico

b)

Beijing, China

c)

New York City, NY

d)

Paris, France

e)

Tokyo, Japan

108.
Which map shows the mountains and lakes on it?
a)
Vegetation map
b)
Contour map
c)
Physical map
d)
Historical map
109.
Which maps divides boundaries or borders, and shows roads?
a)
Political map
b)
Physical map
c)
Vegetation map
d)
Historical map

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