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Mali

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Using a few words to give the most important information.

a)

Summary

b)

Description

c)

Analysis

d)

Detail

2.

A decision formed after thought and research.

a)

Conclusion

b)

Summary

c)

Monopoly

d)

Cultivation

3.

Near complete control of a product or service

a)

Monopoly

b)

Merger

c)

Franchise

d)

Partnership

4.

An extended period of dry weather.

a)

Drought

b)

Monsoon

c)

Conclusion

d)

Hurricane

5.

To prepare land for farming.

a)

Cultivation

b)

Synthesis

c)

Irrigation

d)

Planting

6.

A racially diverse ethnic group native to North America who established an empire in North Africa and Spain.

a)

Almoravid

b)

Inca

c)

Inferences

d)

Mongols

7.

Confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding.

a)

Corroboration

b)

Refutation

c)

Inferences

d)

Opulance

8.

Combining different ideas to form a new whole.

a)

Synthesis

b)

Pilgrimage

c)

Deduction

d)

Abstraction

9.

Those belief systems with large followings, independent from any particular place.

a)

World Religion

b)

Animism

c)

Political Ideologies

d)

Regional Traditions

10.

A journey to an important place for spiritual or religious reasons.

a)

Pilgrimage

b)

Vacation

c)

Expedition

d)

Adventure

11.

Conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence.

a)

Inferences

b)

Assumptions

c)

Predictions

d)

Hypotheses

12.

King; ruler of a Muslim nation

a)

Sultan

b)

Emperor

c)

Monarch

d)

Sahib

13.

Disgusting or causing feelings of dislike

a)

Repugnant

b)

Appealing

c)

Ridicule

d)

Alluring

14.

Over abundance of wealth, affluence

a)

Opulence

b)

Poverty

c)

Generosity

d)

Almoravid

15.

Wasteful, spending recklessly

a)

Prodigal

b)

Frugal

c)

Thrifty

d)

Extravagant

16.

Persuade by coaxing or flattery

a)

Cajole

b)

Intimidate

c)

Prodigal

d)

Negotiate

17.

To many to count

a)

Incalculable

b)

Prodigal

c)

Opulance

d)

Corroboration

18.

An administrative district of a country.

a)

Province

b)

Vassal

c)

Cajole

d)

Inferences

19.

A person who receives protection in return of loyalty and service.

a)

Vassal

b)

Monarch

c)

Mercenary

d)

Citizen

20.

A people unified by cultural factors like language and customs.

a)

Ethnicity

b)

Vassal

c)

Geography

d)

Politics

21.

An agreement between people or countries to work together.

a)

Alliance

b)

Treaty

c)

Contract

d)

Accord

22.

This Roman Emperor founded Constantinople, the the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

a)

Constantine

b)

Nero

c)

Caesar Augustus

d)

Tiberius

23.

Dictator

a)

Ruler with absolute power

b)

Government by an elite few

c)

Someone recognized as a member of the community

d)

Government by the people

24.

Type of government where people elect others to make decisions for them.

a)

Republic

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Theocracy

25.

Citizen...

a)

A recognized member of the community

b)

Government by an elite few

c)

A city that acts as an independent nation

d)

Worshiper of one god

26.

Aristocracy

a)

Government by an elite few

b)

Government by the people

c)

Government where people elect representatives

d)

Government by a king or queen

27.

If a small group of wealthy individuals make all the decisions in a government, that type of government is known as a ___________

a)

Democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Dictatorship

28.
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"
29.

Rule by one person, a king, queen, or emperor.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

30.

An absolute ruler, unrestrained by law, often cruel.

a)

Tyrant

b)

Philosopher

c)

Polis

d)

Ephors

31.

Why do we consider Alexander the Great to have been such a such a successful military leader? (pick 3)

a)

He conquered the known world at a young age

b)

He defeated the Persian empire

c)

He used superior military strategies

d)

He loved military horses

e)

He admired Achilles

32.

What is a city state?

a)

A city that is also an independent country.

b)

A city.

c)

A city with a wall.

d)

An empire.

33.

A series of paths, roads, or shipping lanes used to exchange goods and services between regions.

a)

Trade Route

b)

Empire

c)

Democracy

d)

Alliance

34.

To take control of a region or people using military force.

a)

Conquest

b)

Alliance

c)

Dynasty

d)

Democracy

35.

The quality of being fair or ethical

a)

Justice

b)

Equality

c)

Fugitive

d)

Manifesto

36.

This country is...

a)

South Korea

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Japan

37.

This country is...

a)

Japan

b)

North Korea

c)

India

d)

China

38.

What is "Incentive?"

a)

Anything that motivates effort

b)

Bringing goods into a country

c)

The difference between the cost to make a product and the cost the produce it

d)

Someone who starts their own business

39.

A person who starts their own business is a(n)...

a)

Entrepreneur

b)

Human Capital

c)

Union

d)

Subsistence

40.

The process by which a society equips or trains for war.

a)

Militarization

b)

Unification

c)

Meritocracy

d)

Viaduct

41.

A bridge with several different spans, usually arches, built to cross a river, gorge, or valley.

a)

Viaduct

b)

Unification

c)

Monastery

d)

Codex

42.

A pipe or channel designed to carry water from one place to another, usually using gravity.

a)

Aqueduct

b)

Artifact

c)

Codex

d)

Militarization

43.

This land formation occurred during the Ice Age, connecting North American and Asia. It allowed Paleolithic humans to cross from Asia into North America.

a)

Filibuster

b)

Bering Straight

c)

Land Bridge

d)

North West Passage

44.

Technology is...

a)

Fire

b)

The Space Station.

c)

My computer

d)

Anything that is used to help people.

45.
How many oceans are on the Earth?
a)
7
b)
4
c)
5
d)
2
46.
How many continents are on the Earth?
a)
7
b)
4
c)
5
d)
2
47.
What is the name of the object by number 2?
a)
North America
b)
South America
c)
United States
d)
Europe 
48.

Which symbol is used by Islam?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Where were the Incas located?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

50.

Which symbol is used by Hinduism?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Which symbol is used by Judaism?

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

This sea is between Africa and Europe.

a)

The Mediterranean Sea

b)

The Black Sea

c)

The Aegean Sea

d)

The Red Sea

53.
Form of government started in Rome where the citizens have the power to elect their leaders. 
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Republic
c)
Aristoracy
d)
Monarchy
54.

Major world religions that began in Ancient India.

a)

Judaism and Christianity

b)

Islam and Christianity

c)

Hinduism and Buddhism

d)

Judaism and Zoroastrianism

55.

This trading network connected China to the rest of the world, bringing goods and ideas from as far aways Africa and Europe.

a)

Silk Road

b)

Spice Trail

c)

Ivory Route

d)

Golden Compass

56.
Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia/
Sumer
c)
India
d)
China