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World History Final S1

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Many early civilizations settled near ________ because they provided the means of transportation.
a)
canyons
b)
rivers
c)
mountains
d)
valleys
2.
Many early civilizations settled near _______ because they provided water for agriculture.
a)
oceans
b)
rivers
c)
mountains
d)
valleys
3.
Before the Neolithic Revolution, early humans were ________. This means that they moved from place to place to find food and shelter.
a)
nomadic
b)
sedentary
4.
After the Neolithic Revolution, early humans became ____________. This means that they settled in one place and no longer moved around.
a)
nomadic
b)
sedentary
5.
True or false? An agricultural society tends to be nomadic.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
True or false? Hunter-gather societies tend to be nomadic.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
True or false? The Neolithic Revolution is also known as the Agricultural Revolution.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
True or false? Early humans stopped farming during the Neolithic Revolution.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
This religion does not have any gods but believes that all people have divinity within themselves.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
10.
This religion began when Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, gave up his wealthy way of life in return for meditating to reach enlightenment.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
11.
This religion believes that all life is precious and humans should not eat meat or harm animals or other humans.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
12.
This religion has multiple gods and believes that all people should focus on dharma (completing their duties in life).
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
13.
This religion believes in reincarnation, where a person is reborn into another life after death.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
14.
The afterlife of this religion is called nirvana.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
15.
The afterlife of this religion is called moksha.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
16.
The Four Noble Truths (based on the belief that all suffering comes from desire) are a central part of this religion.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
17.
If a religion has multiple gods, it is _________.
a)
polytheistic
b)
monotheistic
18.
If a religion has one god, it is ___________.
a)
polytheistic
b)
monotheistic
19.
Believers in this religion follow the Eightfold Path, which describes the correct way to live.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
20.
This religion believes in reincarnation, where a person is reborn into another life after death.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
21.
This is a term for being “reborn” into another life.
a)
reincarnation
b)
karma
c)
dharma
d)
moksha
e)
nirvana
22.
This is a term for “duty.”
a)
reincarnation
b)
karma
c)
dharma
d)
moksha
e)
nirvana
23.
If you do good deeds, good things will come back to you. If you do terrible things, then terrible things will happen to you. This describes ______.
a)
reincarnation
b)
karma
c)
dharma
d)
moksha
e)
nirvana
24.
This is the term for the Hindu afterlife.
a)
reincarnation
b)
karma
c)
dharma
d)
moksha
25.
This is the term for the Buddhist afterlife.
a)
reincarnation
b)
karma
c)
dharma
d)
nirvana
26.
In India, they have a strict ______________. This means that if you are born into a lower class, you are unable to move into a higher class during your lifetime.
a)
Sedentary system
b)
Caste system
c)
Karma system
d)
Moksha system
e)
Dharma system
27.
This is a government where the religious leader is the political leader
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
theocracy
d)
bureaucracy
e)
aristocracy
28.
This is a government where most decisions are made by government officials rather than King
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
theocracy
d)
bureaucracy
e)
aristocracy
29.
This is another word for a promise.
a)
dharma
b)
moksha
c)
covenant
d)
gospel
e)
torah
30.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam claim this man as their patriarch (father of their people).
a)
Siddhartha Gautama
b)
Buddha
c)
Jesus
d)
Abraham
e)
Genesis
31.
This nation is considered the Promised Land of the Jewish people.
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia
c)
Israel
d)
Syria
e)
Saudi Arabia
32.
True or false? Judaism is a monotheistic religion.
a)
true
b)
false
33.
True or false? Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
a)
true
b)
false
34.
True or false? Islam is a monotheistic religion.
a)
true
b)
false
35.
True or false? Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.
a)
true
b)
false
36.
True or false? Buddhism is a monotheistic religion.
a)
true
b)
false
37.
This Chinese philosophy supports harsh punishments.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
38.
This Chinese philosophy believes that people should respect their elders, be kind, and be generous.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
39.
This Chinese philosophy stresses that people should treat others in the same way that they want to be treated.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
40.
This Chinese philosophy focuses on harmonious living; there is a balance in the universe, such as good and bad, or light and dark.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
41.
This Chinese philosophy is symbolized by the yin and yang.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
42.
This Chinese philosophy believes that humans are by nature, evil and self-interested.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
43.
Ancient Greeks made money by exporting olive oil, pottery, and wine. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Social Structure
d)
Politics
e)
Economy
44.
Ancient Greeks either lived on the Peloponnese peninsula or on islands. This led to each city-state forming a distinct way of life. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Achievements
c)
Social Structure
d)
Politics
e)
Economy
45.
Ancient Greeks were skilled at arts, athletics, education, and literature. They are also known for impressive architecture. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Politics
e)
Economy
46.
Ancient Athens was a democracy, so citizens were influential in decision making. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Politics
e)
Economy
47.
Ancient Greek society was split into a variety of groups based on wealth and citizenship status. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Social Structure
e)
Economy
48.
Ancient Greeks were polytheistic. Each god had a specific role and responsibility over the people. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Social Structure
e)
Economy
49.
This is a Greek word for a city.
a)
karma
b)
polis
c)
agora
d)
dharma
50.
This is a Greek word for the marketplace, where citizens met to discuss the government.
a)
karma
b)
polis
c)
agora
d)
dharma
51.
This empire was, at various times, at war with the Ancient Greeks.
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
Persia
c)
China
d)
Sumer
52.
This city-state focused on art and education.
a)
Athens
b)
Sparta
53.
This city-state focused on military training.
a)
Athens
b)
Sparta
54.
Athens and ________ fought each other during the Peloponnesian War.
a)
Egypt
b)
Persia
c)
Sparta
d)
Rome
55.
Emperor Claudius of Rome funded the construction of an aqueduct. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Economy
e)
Social Structure
56.
Roman society was split into Patricians, Plebeians, and slaves. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Economy
e)
Social Structure
57.
In Rome, the Patricians and Plebeians agreed on the 12 Tables, a list of laws and punishments. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Economy
e)
Politics
58.
Roman society was polytheistic. Romans gave sacrifices to their gods. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Economy
e)
Social Structure
59.
The Roman Republic was ruled by two consuls, a Senate, and multiple assemblies. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Economy
e)
Politics
60.
The Romans traded with multiple other societies along their borders. They had many items to trade, such as grapes and iron. This would fit into which category of the GRAPES strategy?
a)
Geography
b)
Religion
c)
Achievements
d)
Economy
e)
Politics
61.
This type of government has one ruler. Rule is passed down from generation to generation.
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
e)
republic
62.
This type of government is where a few people share power. Wealthy nobles were often rulers.
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
e)
republic
63.
This type of government had one ruler. Often they took power by force.
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
e)
republic
64.
In this type of government, the citizens have the right to vote and they make the decisions.
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
65.
In this type of government, people vote to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
republic
66.
This Greek philosopher’s method involves asking many questions to help people realize that they have the knowledge to find the truth within themselves.
a)
Socrates
b)
Aristotle
c)
Plato
67.
This Greek philosopher wrote The Republic. He believed that philosopher-kings, the most logical people in a society, should have all decision-making powers.
a)
Socrates
b)
Aristotle
c)
Plato
68.
This Greek philosopher wrote a book titled Politics. He distrusted democracy and felt that a strong ruler was best for society.
a)
Socrates
b)
Aristotle
c)
Plato
69.
These are the leaders of the Roman Republic’s executive branch.
a)
Consuls
b)
Senators
c)
Presidents
d)
Praetors
70.
Only members of this Roman social class could be Senators.
a)
Patricians
b)
Plebeians
71.
The main power of the Roman legislative branch was to…
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
72.
These were Roman judges.
a)
Senators
b)
Consuls
c)
Presidents
d)
Praetors
73.
This is the legal code of the Romans.
a)
Twelve Tables
b)
Constitution
c)
Consul
d)
Praetor