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Introduction to World History

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What continent is this?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

2.

What continent is this?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Antarctica

d)

Australia

3.

What continent is this?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

North America

4.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

North America

5.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

Africa

6.

What continent is this?

a)

South America

b)

North America

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

7.

What continent is this?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Asia

d)

Africa

8.

A primary source is...

a)

A firsthand account

b)

The best source

c)

A secondhand account

d)

not important to historians

9.

A secondary source is...

a)

a secondhand source based on primary sources.

b)

a firsthand account

c)

the best source

d)

does not matter to historians

10.

All are examples of primary sources except...

a)

A letter written by a soldier describing a battle

b)

An artifact of a gun

c)

A photograph of Abraham Lincoln

d)

A history textbook

11.

All are examples of secondary sources except...

a)

An encyclopedia

b)

a history textbook

c)

A newspaper article about ancient China

d)

the actual Declaration of Independence

12.

How do we define culture?

a)

The way we live daily.

b)

The way of life – language, tools, skills, beliefs, and traditions – that people develop and leave to their children.

c)

to judge another culture based on one's perspective

d)

the way people acquire food

13.
a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

14.
a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

15.
a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

16.
a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Antarctica

d)

Australia

17.
The Declaration of Independence
a)
Secondary Source
b)
Primary Source
18.
An autobiography is a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
19.
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
20.
My mom has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids.  We love to listen to these at family gatherings.  What are we listening to?
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
21.
I am writing an essay on George Washington for my U.S. History class.  I used articles from Wikipedia and another encyclopedia.  What am I using?
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
22.

What is chronology?

a)

the term used to describe crimes against humanity

b)

the term used to describe chaotic events in history

c)

the arrangement of events or dates in random order

d)

the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

23.

What is meant by cause and effect?

a)

the reasons why kings fall and the consequences or outcomes to society

b)

the reasons why events have occurred and the consequences or outcomes.

c)

the reasons why wars have occurred and the consequences or outcomes of famine

d)

the reasons why events have occurred

24.

Which of the following is NOT an element of chronological thinking

a)

Distinguish between past, present, and future time.

b)

Interpret data presented in time lines and create timelines.

c)

Measure and calculate calendar time.

d)

Evaluate major debates among historians.

25.
Multiple Accounts and Perspectives
a)
help us get an accurate picture of the past
b)
are original documents and objects created at the time of study.
c)
identify and answer questions about the origins of the source.
d)
locate events and sources in time and space.
26.

Understanding who the author of a document is, and examining his or her reliability is an example of..

a)

Sourcing

b)

Contextualization

c)

Corroboration

d)

Close Reading

27.

Analyzing cause and effect.

Evaluating different sources.

Determining a fact and opinion.

Comparing and contrasting.

The following fall under which thinking standard?

a)

Chronological Thinking

b)

Historical Analysis and Interpretation

c)

Sourcing

d)

Research Capabilities

28.
A timeline shows the order in which events have occurred.  This is called __________________ order.
a)
Anno Domini
b)
chronological
c)
title
d)
periods of time
29.

When you feel so strongly about something that it influences what you say and do you have displayed __________.

a)

Evidence

b)

Bias

c)

Sourcing

d)

Causation

30.

Essential skills we need for life can be learned by studying history. Which one is NOT an essential skill?

a)

Ability to read a map

b)

Agreeing with everyone's opinion

c)

Assess the validity of evidence

d)

Critical thinking and decision making

31.

The ability to put yourself in the middle of a historical event, imagine different course of action and consequences of those different actions is known as...

a)

Historical Research

b)

Historical Comprehension

c)

Historical Imagination

d)

Chronological Thinking

32.

Searching out a variety of sources that will help you answer an historical question or learn more about a historical period or event is known as...

a)

Historical Research

b)

Historical Comprehension

c)

Historical Imagination

d)

Chronological Thinking

33.
CE
a)
Common Era
b)
Christmas Eve
c)
Cheers Everyone!
34.

BCE represents the same era of time as

a)

BC

b)

AD

c)

CE

35.
BC
a)
Before Christ
b)
Before Christmas
c)
Before church
d)
Before bed
36.
AD
a)
Anno Domini
b)
After Death
c)
After Dinner
d)
Already Done
37.
Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Monarchy
38.
One person is in charge.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Parliamentary 
39.

In the 2020 election, people voted for either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to be President. This is an example of which form of government?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Anarchy

40.
Citizens have no rights
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
41.
Can exist with other forms of government
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Theocracy
42.
Led by a king or queen
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
43.

The scenario below describes a government decision.

 

---------------------------

 

A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.

 

---------------------------

 

Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Republic

44.
People do not answer to any leader or government
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Anarchy
45.
Democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
46.
Democracy where citizens participate in lawmaking themselves
a)
Direct
b)
Representative
47.
Citizens vote to elect their leaders
a)
Democracy
b)
Autocracy
48.

In these elections, representatives speak on behalf of the citizens that elected them

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Town Hall Meetings

d)

None of These

49.
A small group rules the country
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
50.

In 1959 Fidel Castro took control of Cuba and ruled until his death in 2016. Castro embraced Communism and along with this form of government suppressed the freedom of the Cuban people.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Absolute Monarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

51.

Religious laws are the government's authority

a)
Theocracy
b)
Anarchy
52.
Nobody is in charge
a)
Monarchy
b)
Anarchy
53.

Based on the image, what is the fundamental difference between direct and representative democracy?

a)

In a representative democracy, the people do not vote on laws and rules.

b)

In a direct democracy the people elect a representative to vote on laws and rules.

c)

In a representative democracy the people vote directly on laws and rules

d)

None of the above

54.

How does monarchy differ from other form of governments?

a)

Leaders are named in the constitution.

b)

Leaders are chosen by the upper class.

c)

Leaders are born into ruling families.

55.

1. The scenario below describes a government.  

---------------------------

A few wealthy people decide to take over a country and hold all the power for themselves.

---------------------------

What form of government does the scenario describe?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Republic

d)

Socialism

56.

Which statement applies to all types of monarchies?

a)

Their ruler holds absolute power, unlimited by Parliaments or constitutions.

b)

The monarch inherits his or her power.

c)

They combine the executive and legislative branches.

d)

The monarch's power, whether total or limited, is established in a written constitution.

57.
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
an oligarchy
b)
anarchy
c)
a theocracy
d)
a dictatorship
58.

One person has all control

a)

Democracy

b)

dictatorship

c)

autocracy

d)

theocracy

59.

What type of government recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority?

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

60.
Government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Autocracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Pewtarchy
61.
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
62.
What is a government?
a)
a group of corporations that control laws
b)
a group of people who overthrow the leaders
c)
a nation that has no leaders 
d)
a person or group of people who control a country
63.
The group with power can be based on race or social class.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
64.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
65.
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 
a)
autocracy
b)
oppression 
c)
anarchy
d)
revolution
66.
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law. 
67.

Surplus food produced by agriculture allowed more people to train for special skill or job, known as ______________.

a)

specialization

b)

economy

c)

heritage

d)

diversity

68.

What allowed cities to grow and the population to increase?

a)

A surplus of weapons

b)

A surplus of people

c)

A surplus of food

d)

A surplus of animals

69.

Which feature of civilization creates and keeps order in society through laws?

a)

Religion

b)

Social Classes

c)

Government

d)

Writing

70.

What feature split people up based on their level of respect or the type of job they did?

a)

Religion

b)

Government

c)

Social Classes

d)

Writing and Record Keeping

71.

What feature was created to express the values of a civilization?

a)

Social classes

b)

Art and Architecture

c)

Writing Systems

d)

Government

72.

What feature is organized by the government that benefits the entire community or city.

a)

Art and Architecture

b)

Public Works

c)

Social Classes

d)

Writing

73.

in the past some civilizations worshiped  many gods. This is called:

a)

monotheism

b)

polytheism

c)

multiculturalism

d)

seculariztion

74.

What feature is the belief in and worship of one or more gods that helped explain the world around them.

a)

Religion

b)

Writing System

c)

Technology

d)

Art and Architecture

75.

Which ocean is marking with an X on this picture?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Southern Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

76.

"Medieval" means?

a)

Middle Ages

b)

Evil behavior

c)

Like a Sea

d)

Prehistory

77.

How was the Cold War different from previous wars involving the United States?

a)

Previous wars were fought between the United States and European countries, and the Cold War was fought between the United States and the Soviet Union.

b)

The Cold War refers to the political and economic tension between the United States and the Soviet Union-not an actual war.

c)

The Cold War was fought in the cold climate region of the Soviet Union, whereas previous wars were fought in warmer climate regions.

d)

The Cold War battles were fought with more modern weaponry since it took place in the 1960s.

78.

What is prehistory?

a)

before people existed

b)

before writing existed

c)

before typing existed

d)

before spoken language existed

79.

What does the acronym SPICE-T stand for?

a)

Social, Political, Interactions, Cultural, Economic, Technology

b)

Society, Power, Innovation, Culture, Economy, Trade

c)

State, Politics, Ideas, Commerce, Environment, Technology

d)

Social, Political, Ideas, Culture, Environment, Trade

80.

Religion influences all of the following themes except:

a)

Politics

b)

Economics

c)

Technology

d)

Geography

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