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Total questions: 51

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1.

Paleolithic people moved from place to place following animal migrations and vegetation cycles. This pattern of living is called

a)

old stone age

b)

nomadic

c)

hominids

d)

prehistoric

2.

Because trade brought new civilizations into contact with one another,

a)

early river valley civilizations developed independently

b)

people began to paint & sculpt

c)

it often led to a transfer of new technology & ideas to other civilizations known as Cultural Diffusion

d)

rulers claimed that their power was based on divine approval

3.

The study of past events is called

a)

hominid

b)

prehistoric

c)

history

d)

artifacts

4.

The revolutionary change of the Neolithic Revolution was the shift

a)

from gathering/hunting food to growing & raising food

b)

from having no control over fire to using fire as a tool

c)

from using stone tools to manufacturing bronze

d)

from living in villages to living in walled fortresses

5.

Complex human societies are also known as

a)

hominids

b)

ziggurats

c)

cities

d)

civilizations

6.

The end of the Neolithic Age concluded with the

a)

Bronze Age

b)

Iron Age

c)

Copper Age

d)

Tin Age

7.

Historians have identified the basic characteristics of civilizations as

a)

vehicles, use of fire, nomadic lifestyle, hunting & gathering & technology

b)

villages, temples, trade, tools, use of fire and armies

c)

cities, governments, religions, social structure, writing & art

d)

use of metals, weapons, houses, food, religion and art

8.

To believe in one God such as in the Jewish tradition is called

a)

polytheism

b)

monotheism

c)

atheist

9.

What is the Hammurabi's Code?

a)

it is the language of Ancient Sumer

b)

a story of Babylon’s creation

c)

it is a collection of written laws and rules

10.

The term for a large political unit or state, usually under a single leader, controlling many peoples and territories is

a)

system of justice

b)

Gilgamesh

c)

ziggurat

d)

empire

11.

"The Land between the Rivers Tigris and Euphrates" is also referred to as

a)

Indus

b)

Egypt

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Huang He

12.

The road that stretched throughout the entire Persian Empire that offered areas of trade, rest & refuel was the

a)

silk road

b)

royal road

c)

Persian road

d)

Tigris road

13.

Where did "The cradle of human race" start, according to the out of __________ theory?

a)

North America

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

early river valley Civilizations

14.

The Great Wall of China was built during the _______ dynasty and was built to prevent _____________.

a)

Qin dynasty, invasion

b)

Zhou dynasty, job loss

c)

Qin dynasty, boundary loss

d)

Han dynasty, invasion

15.

The dynastic cycle known as the Mandate of Heaven was the belief

a)

that the king is the link between heaven and earth

b)

that crops needed to be rotated yearly for agricultural success

c)

the sun and the stars revolved around the Earth

d)

that there is an explanation for the rise and fall of dynasties

16.

A ______________ is a form of government practiced in Rome where the leader was not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote.

a)

polis

b)

dictatorship

c)

autocracy

d)

republic

17.

Ancient Athens Greece is famous for having a _______________ as their form of government.

a)

theocracy

b)

autocracy

c)

direct democracy

d)

constitutional monarchy

18.

The western portion of the remaining Roman Empire after 500 C.E. was primarily settled by

a)

Romans

b)

barbaric Germanic tribes

c)

Macedonians

d)

the Rus

19.

The feudal system was a

a)

way for kings to diminish the size of their empire

b)

written, law binding economic/social system in the Byzantine Empire

c)

social/economic system where nobles protected workers on their land in exchange for protection

d)

way for king to collect taxes

20.

The lowest economic class in the feudal social system were the

a)

lords

b)

serfs

c)

nobles

d)

counts & barons

21.

The citizens of the Byzantine empire still considered themselves to be

a)

Greek

b)

Romans

c)

German

d)

Macedonian

22.

The split in the Christian religion between the Eastern and Western Roman empire was known as

a)

the great schism

b)

the great split

c)

the great break

d)

the great divide

23.

a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims that lasted over 200 years. Started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups.

a)

The Punic wars

b)

The Crusades

c)

The Peloponnesian wars

d)

The Persian wars

24.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of the Tang rulers of China?

a)

Made the empire larger

b)

strengthened the government

c)

extended roads and canals

d)

started to build the Great Wall of China

e)

schools were set up to train people for government jobs.

25.

Which is NOT an effect of the Germanic invasions in the western of Rome.

a)

population shift from urban to rural

b)

trade was halted

c)

decline in education

d)

creation of all arts flourished

26.

Using the map, Why was the location of Mecca ideal for trade?

a)

it is in the Byzantine Empire

b)

it is at the center of land and sea trade routes that connect to large empires

c)

Only Sea routes have access to Mecca making it safer

d)

it is in the western side of the Sassanid Empire

27.

What area of the Empire was not threatened by the invasions between 350 AD-500 AD?

a)

Spain

b)

Gaul

c)

Egypt

d)

Italy

28.

How many more people died of the Black Death of 1347-52 AD than the Plague of Justinian 541-542 AD?

a)

30 million

b)

45 million

c)

60 million

d)

25million

29.

On the dawn of the sixth day the pagan warriors began to storm the city...And the Tartars (Mongols) cut down many people, including women and children. Still others were drowned in the river. And they killed without exception all monks and priests. And they burned this holy city with all its beauty and wealth...And churches of God were destroyed and much blood was spilled on the holy alters. And not one man remained alive in the city. All were dead... An this happened for our sins. -ZENKOVSKY, Medieval Russia's Epics Chronicles and Tales. *According to the author (ZENKOVSKY) why did the Mongols destroy the city?

a)

It was located along a strategic river.

b)

The Mongols wanted to make it their new capital.

c)

The city's residents had to be punished for their sins.

d)

The Mongols sought to wipe of all who opposed their religion.

30.

On the dawn of the sixth day the pagan warriors began to storm the city...And the Tartars (Mongols) cut down many people, including women and children. Still others were drowned in the river. And they killed without exception all monks and priests. And they burned this holy city with all its beauty and wealth...And churches of God were destroyed and much blood was spilled on the holy alters. And not one man remained alive in the city. All were dead... And this happened for our sins. -ZENKOVSKY, Medieval Russia's Epics Chronicles and Tales. *What word best describes the tone of this primary source?

a)

anger

b)

informational

c)

despair (lost of hope)

d)

authority (commanding power)

31.

What principal figure do Islam, Christianity and Judaism have in common

a)

Jesus

b)

Muhammad

c)

Moses

32.

Define Polytheism:

a)

an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

b)

A belief system centering around one god.

c)

A belief system centering around multiple gods.

d)

the spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a central point.

33.

Define Empire:

a)

an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

b)

A small state centered around a city.

c)

the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

d)

an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress

34.

What was a common factor in the location of the earliest civilizations to develop?

a)

They tended to be founded in mountains

b)

They tended to be founded around rivers

c)

They were always near vast deserts

d)

They were always near enormous oceans

35.

Why was farming important in the development of the earliest civilizations?

a)

Farming allowed for the development of the wheel, which allowed for the development of carts, which were very helpful

b)

Hunter-gatherers could not hunt for or gather food that was high enough in caloric content to sustain the human population

c)

Farming is the easiest way to create a surplus of food, which allows for the other markers of civilization to develop.

d)

Farmers are an easy-going people, and a lot of farmers can be easily organized into a society,

36.

What innovation was developed to aid farming in the river valley civilizations, especially in the desert areas?

a)

The Mechanical Reaper

b)

The Iron Hammer

c)

Irrigation

d)

Sundials

37.

Which of the following is NOT a major feature of early civilizations?

a)

Writing

b)

Social Classes

c)

Calendars

d)

Specialisation of labor

38.

14. What are conquistadors?

a)

Sailor from Spain

b)

Explorer and conqueror from Spain

c)

Peaceful ambassador from Spain

d)

Powerful ruler from Spain

39.

What was the MAIN reason for the construction of the Egyptian pyramids?

a)
To serve as tourist attractions
b)
To demonstrate architectural prowess
c)
To serve as tombs for pharaohs
d)
To store grain
40.

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

a)
A Greek philosopher
b)
An Egyptian pharaoh
c)
The founder of Buddhism
d)
A Roman emperor
41.

Why did Buddhism appeal to many people in ancient India and China?

a)
Because it offered a path to spiritual enlightenment without the need for a priestly class or complex rituals
b)
Because it promised wealth and prosperity
c)
Because it was enforced by the ruling class
d)
Because it was the only religion available
42.

Why did the Qin begin to construct a wall that became known as the Great Wall of China?

a)
To protect against floods
b)
To mark the boundary of their empire
c)
To protect against invasions from the north
d)
To create a tourist attraction
43.

The Ten Commandments were the basic guidelines for Ancient Hebrew, and they later became an important part of Christianity. What did the Israelites believe about how these guidelines came to be?

a)
They were created by the Israelites themselves
b)
They were given by Moses after a dream
c)
They were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai
d)
They were found written on a stone tablet
44.

The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today?

a)
The Internet
b)
Airplanes
c)
Paper
d)
Electricity
45.

Let's go back to ancient China! Can you guess the 'Four Great Inventions' that they gifted to the world?

a)

Gunpowder, Printing, Compass, Papermaking

b)

The Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, Potala Palace

c)

Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Legalism

d)

Silk, Tea, Porcelain, Rice

46.

How would you say the Silk Road impacted the growth of classical civilizations like China, Persia, India, and Arabia?

a)

It was like a giant marketplace, swapping goods, ideas, and technologies, sparking cultural diffusion and growth of these civilizations

b)

It was a catalyst for wars and conflicts among these civilizations

c)

It was the secret map that led these civilizations to discover America

d)

It was responsible for the extinction of certain animal species in these regions

47.

Can you guess the dominant religion that most people in India follow?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

48.

Can you tell us what Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?

a)

Do they believe in multiple gods?

b)

Do they believe in reincarnation?

c)

Do they believe in the Four Noble Truths?

d)

Or, do they believe in monotheism?

49.

Can you tell me what the Silk Road was?

a)

Is it a type of silk fabric?

b)

Could it be a famous road in Rome?

c)

Or was it a network of trade routes connecting China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe?

d)

Maybe it's a popular song from the 1960s?

50.

What Mongol Khanate had control of Korea?

a)

Chagtai

b)

Golden Horde

c)

Ilkhanate

d)

Great Khan

51.

Which of these body of water did the silk road NOT reach?

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

East China Sea

d)

Arabian Sea