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Discovering Languages and Cultures Final Exam 1st 9 Weeks

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does IB stand for
a)
I don't bother
b)
International Bacceleariate
c)
Instant Bragging rights
d)
International Beacon
2.
What civilization was Hieroglyphics from?
a)
Kush
b)
Egypt
c)
Sumer
d)
Greece
3.
The plant the Egyptians used to write on was ______.
a)
Papyrus
b)
Pine Tree
c)
Willow 
4.

What is the symbol for?

a)

Zero Hunger

b)

No Poverty

c)

Good Health and Well-being

5.

What is the symbol for?

a)

Life below water

b)

Clean water and Sanitation

c)

Life on land

6.

What is the symbol for?

a)

Quality Education

b)

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

c)

Gender Equality

7.

What is the symbol?

a)

Reduced Inequalities

b)

Quality Education

c)

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

8.

What is the symbol?

a)

No Poverty

b)

Reduce Inequalities

c)

Good Health and Well-being

9.

What is the symbol?

a)

Quality Education

b)

Reduced Inequalities

c)

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

10.

How many Global Goals do we have?

a)

12

b)

15

c)

17

d)

20

11.
What is a civilization?
a)
a group of animals living together
b)
a country
c)
A large group of people living and working together.
d)
A type of government
12.

What is the symbol?

a)

Life On Land

b)

Life Below Water

c)

Climate Action

13.

What is the symbol for?

a)

Life below water

b)

Clean Water and Sanitation

c)

Zero Hunger

14.

Name the writing system

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Egyptian Hieroglyphs

c)

Phonetic Alphabet

d)

Sanskrit

15.

What was the name of the stone the allowed us to understand hieroglyphics?

a)

The Philosophers Stone

b)

The Rosetta Stone

c)

The Anubis's Stone

d)

The Stone of Ra

16.
a)

Eta

b)

Xi

c)

Epsilon

d)

Omicron

17.
a)

Xi

b)

Iota

c)

Beta

d)

Psi

18.
a)

Eta

b)

Alpha

c)

Delta

d)

Chi

19.
a)

Eta

b)

Lamda

c)

Chi

d)

Iota

20.
a)

Gamma

b)

Lamda

c)

Sigma

d)

Tau

21.
a)

Tau

b)

Omicron

c)

Theta

d)

Omega

22.
a)

Upsilon

b)

Mu

c)

Theta

d)

Chi

23.
a)

Zeta

b)

Omega

c)

Xi

d)

Kappa

24.
a)

Phi

b)

Rho

c)

Eta

d)

Delta

25.
a)

Eta

b)

Pi

c)

Psi

d)

Chi

26.
a)

Xi

b)

Chi

c)

Theta

d)

Sigma

27.
a)

Eta

b)

Epsilon

c)

Sigma

d)

Xi

28.
a)

Psi

b)

Phi

c)

Rho

d)

Kappa

29.

What does the Greek root "photo" mean?

a)

small

b)

heat

c)

same

d)

light

30.

What does the Greek root "meter" mean?

a)

far off

b)

light

c)

measure

d)

word

31.

What does the Greek root "bio" mean?

a)

life

b)

writing

c)

heat

d)

viewing

32.

What does the Greek root "graph" mean?

a)

same

b)

draw/write

c)

time

d)

art, science, skill

33.

What does the Greek root "chron" mean?

a)

small

b)

word

c)

time

d)

water

34.

What does the Greek root "hydr" mean?

a)

water

b)

life

c)

word

d)

small

35.

What does the Greek root "micro" mean?

a)

view

b)

far off

c)

heat

d)

small

36.

What is the meaning of the Greek root "tele?"

a)

view

b)

life

c)

hear

d)

far off

37.

What does the Greek root "therm" mean?

a)

self

b)

water

c)

heat

d)

coldd

38.
The ruler of all the Greek gods was... 
a)
Poseidon.
b)
Ares.  
c)
Zeus.
d)
Athena.  
39.
A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education. 
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)
a)
Sparta
b)
Athens
c)
Delphi
d)
Corinth
40.
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
a)
"rule by the government"
b)
"rule by the many"
c)
"rule by the wealthy"
d)
"rule by the people"
41.

Democracy in Athens meant that...

a)

all men could vote

b)

all men and women could vote

c)

all male citizens could vote

d)

all members of the Oligarchy could vote

42.
A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.
a)
Athens
b)
Delphi
c)
Corinth
d)
Sparta
43.
The city-state where boys, at the age of 7, would start hardy soldier training
a)
Athens
b)
Sparta
c)
Delphi
d)
Olympia
44.
At what age did children in Sparta begin training to defend their city?
a)
5
b)
7
c)
9
d)
11
45.

The Greek alphabet was based on the alphabet created by the..

a)

Phoenicians

b)

Egyptians

c)

Romans

d)

Chinese

46.

What alphabet does English use?

a)

Roman

b)

Greek

c)

Arabic

d)

Hebrew

47.

The Greek alphabet was created based off of the ancient..

a)

Sumerians

b)

Egyptians

c)

Phonecians

d)

Assyrians

48.

What are the first five letters of the Greek alphabet in order?

a)

Alpha, Omega, Beta, Epsilon, Delta

b)

Epsilon, Delta, Gamma, Beta, Alpha

c)

Omega, Alpha, Gamma, Delta

d)

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon

49.
What is a Scribe?
a)
they were priests
b)
they were teachers
c)
they were writers
d)
they were artists
50.

What sport event still exists today and is a contribution from Greece?

a)

The Kentucky Derby

b)

The World Series

c)

The Super Bowl

d)

The Olympics

51.
The Ancient Greeks were . . .
a)

Buddhist

b)

Jewish

c)
polytheistic
d)
monotheistic
52.
What is the name of the largest river that runs through Egypt? 
a)
The Nile River
b)
The Amazon River 
c)
The Mississippi River 
53.

Italy looks like a _________ and is a ___________.

a)

boot, boot

b)

flower, peninsula

c)

boot, peninsula

d)

hand, island

54.
Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?
a)
Romulus & Remus
b)
Zeus & Hera
c)
Ronulus & Roman
d)
Bill & Ted
55.
In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the 
a)
Chinese
b)
Greeks
c)
Egyptians
d)
Mesopotamians
56.
What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?
a)
Republic
b)
Monarchy
c)
Empire
d)
Theocracy
57.

The Coliseum in ancient Rome was used for

a)

training soldiers

b)

holding political rallies

c)

entertaining the public

d)

buying and selling slaves

58.

The Roman alphabet was an adaptation of the alphabet first developed by which ancient people?

a)

Egyptians

b)

Hebrews

c)

Phoenicians

d)

Sumerians

59.

Where did early Romans settle near?

a)

mountain range

b)

lakes

c)

river

d)

ocean

60.
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
a)
"rule by the government"
b)
"rule by the many"
c)
"rule by the wealthy"
d)
"rule by the people"
61.

Twelve Tables- The first code of __________ in Ancient Rome adopted in 450 BCE.

a)

conduct

b)

trade

c)

religion

d)

law

62.

Pax-Roman- The _____________ that existed between nationalities with the Roman Empire.

a)

war

b)

peace

c)

unrest

d)

migration

63.

____________- A group of patricians who would serve in the government for life.

a)

Consul

b)

Senate

c)

Committee

d)

Plebeians

64.
What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians
c)
Monarchs
d)
Aristocrats
65.

The ancient civilization of Rome conquered most of which continent?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

66.

This group of people were merchants, farmers, artisans, and could not hold public office.

a)

patricians

b)

plebeians

c)

slaves

d)

servants

67.

This brings water into a city. Some still work in Rome today!

a)

copper pipes

b)

aqueducts

c)

an irrigation system

d)

wells

68.
What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?
a)
columns
b)
arches
c)
lintels
d)
marble
69.

An elected official who led the Roman Republic

a)

Consul

b)

Caesar

c)

Representative

d)

Senator

70.
Which technology allowed soldiers, merchants and traders to travel more quickly through the empire?
a)
paved roads
b)
aqueducts
c)
arches
d)
plumbing
71.

what is this building called and where is it located.

a)

Parthenon

Athens

b)

Colosseum

Rome

c)

Pyramids of Giza

Egypt

72.

What is this and where is it located

a)

Coliseum

Rome

b)

Pyramid of Giza

Egypt

c)

Parthenon

Athens

73.

In Rome, the greatest amount of political power was exercised by

a)

the plebeians

b)

wealthy people

c)

military commanders

d)

middle-class merchants

74.

What country is Rome the capital of today?

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

Greece

75.

What type of government do many countries have today that is modeled off of the Roman Republic?

a)

Democracy

b)

Communism

c)

Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

76.

What do you call a book or pages held together used by early Mesoamerican civilizations to record historical and important events.

a)

Chinampa

b)

Cacao

c)

Codex

d)

Quipu

77.

Cacao is a small tropical American evergreen tree cultivated for its seeds

a)

True

b)

False

78.

What is the name of the "floating gardens" small, stationary, artificial island built on a lake for agricultural purposes.

a)

Codex

b)

Chinampa

c)

Cacao

d)

Quipu

79.

The Olmec were considered a ________ of Mesoamerica because it had widespread influence on later cultures.

a)

Ball Game

b)

Maize

c)

Mother Culture

d)

Hunter-Gatherers

80.

The Aztec used _______ as currency.

a)

Cacao Beans

b)

Maize

c)

Ball Game

d)

Mother Culture

81.

________ was a type of corn that was a staple food in Mesoamerica. They even celebrated a god dedicated to the type of corn.

a)

Ball Game

b)

Slash and Burn

c)

Cacao Beans

d)

Maize

82.

The __________ was a popular sport across Mesoamerica.

a)

Ball game

b)

Hunter-Gatherers

c)

Maize

d)

Cacao Beans

83.

_______ were the first to arrive in the Americas

a)

Slash and burn

b)

Ball Game

c)

Hunter-Gatherers

d)

Cacao beans

84.

An agricultural technique used by the people in Mesoamerica is referred to _________________ agriculture.

a)

Hunter-gatherers

b)

Maize

c)

Slash and burn

d)

Ball Game

85.

The Olmecs advanced technology gave them the ability to carve out large structures, such as the:

a)
b)
c)
d)
86.

The purpose of the ritual shown in the picture at right was to -

a)

take power and control away from the king.

b)

show the common peoples' dedication to the king.

c)

inspire younger warriors and prepare them for battle.

d)

have the gods provide good crops and successful wars.

87.

One reason Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs was that-

a)

Aztec religious beliefs promoted nonviolence

b)

Spain joined the Incas in their fight against the Aztecs

c)

The Spanish Calvary outnumbered the Aztec warriors

d)

Spanish military possessed superior military technology and diseases

88.

Why did Europeans want to explore?

a)

increased power

b)

A desire for new sources of wealth

c)

European Christians, especially Catholics, wanted to

convert non-Christians to the faith

d)

All of the above

89.

The _____________ created floating gardens, or "chinampas" in addition to creating a beverage from chocolate.

a)

Olmec

b)

Aztec

c)

Maya

d)

Inca

90.

What often happened to the losers of the Mesoamerican ball game?

a)

They were killed

b)

They had to build a new stadium

c)

Their children were sacrificed to the gods.

d)

They were made into slaves.

91.

Why were these important?

a)

Suspension bridges were fun to play on

b)

Suspension bridge used to sacrifice humans

c)

Suspension bridge were used as defense in battle.

d)

Suspension bridge allowed fast travel in the Incan Empire

92.
Who used terrace farming?
a)
Inca
b)
Aztec
c)
Mayan
93.

In which country is Machu Picchu located?

a)

Colombia

b)

Peru

c)

Brazil

d)

Venezuela

94.
What were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?
a)
Gold, God, and Glory
b)
Gifts, Gadgets, and Generosity
c)
Gratitude, Guidance, and Goodwill
d)
Goodness, Grace, and Growth
95.
Which explorer conquered the Aztecs and built Mexico City on the ruins of the Aztec capital?
a)
Cortes
b)
Pineda
c)
Coronado
d)
Cabeza de Vaca
96.

Where did the Aztecs live?

a)

Spain

b)

Mexico

c)

Europe

d)

California

97.

What is the name of the Aztec king?

a)

Montana

b)

Columbus

c)

Cortez

d)

Montezuma

98.

Spanish Soldiers were called _______________.

a)

Matadors

b)

Conquistadors

c)

Delta Team

d)

Red Coats

99.

________________________ the Aztec capital, was built on an island with complex canals and causeways.

a)

Tenochtitlán

b)

Omaha

c)

Machu Picchu

d)

Sapa Inca

100.
The Aztecs settled where they saw:
a)
A bird on a wire
b)
A gopher eating a turtle
c)
An eagle on a cactus
d)
A snake eating an eagle

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