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Fall Final Quizizz Review 2024

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What geographic location did early civilizations settle around?

a)

mountains

b)

plains

c)

rivers

d)

deserts

2.

Why did early people settle?

a)

they got tired of walking

b)

the ice age caused animals to die off, meaning less hunting

c)

they wanted to settle around mountains to stay away from invaders

d)

fertile soil near rivers meant good farming, causing a food surplus

3.
A city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside
a)
City-State
b)
Country
c)
Villiage
d)
Culture
4.

Curved strip of land that runs from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf that had fertile soil (hint: another term for the region of Mesopotamia)

a)

Gift of the Nile

b)
Fertile Crescent
c)

Silt

d)

China's Sorrow

5.
How were canals used by ancient Egyptians?
a)
food storage system
b)
funeral rituals
c)
religious festivals
d)
irrigation systems
6.

4. What is the mandate of heaven?

a)

The idea that people should follow what the gods say

b)

The idea that it doesn't matter how you are, you would still go to heaven

c)

The idea that the emperor, the son of heaven, has the support of the gods (as long as he rules correctly.)

d)

The idea that the emperor can take his belonging when he goes to heaven

7.

A government run by religious officials

a)

Theocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

8.

Which of the following best describes the mergence of social classes in early civilizations?

a)

People were ranked based on their prowess in war

b)

People were ranked based of their family size

c)

People were ranked according to their jobs and economic standing

d)

People were ranked based on their religious beliefs

9.

This characteristic was used to document records.

a)

Advanced cities

b)

Specialized workers

c)

Advanced Technology

d)

Record Keeping

e)

Compex institutions

10.

The Aztecs this type of irrigation system in which they built floating gardens to help them grow more crops. This was called

a)

Terraces

b)

Canals

c)

Chinampas

d)

Dams

11.

The Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments were significant to their societies because they established

a)

democratic governments

b)

official religions

c)

guidelines/rules for behavior

d)

economic systems

12.

How were religions practiced in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt similar to Hinduism?

a)

All were polytheistic, meaning they worshiped many gods

b)

All three believed that a pharaoh, or god-king, would rule society

c)

All three were monotheistic, meaning they worshipped only one god

d)

All three were considered Abrahamic Religions

13.

How were religions practiced in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt similar to Hinduism?

a)

All were polytheistic, meaning they worshiped many gods

b)

All three believed that a pharaoh, or god-king, would rule society

c)

All three were monotheistic, meaning they worshipped only one god

d)

All three were considered Abrahamic Religions

14.
If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out.  If he has knocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third of a mina of silver."
--Code of Hammurabi
Which statement is best supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's code of laws?
a)
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes.
b)
All men are equal under the law.
c)
Violence must always be punished with violence.
d)
Fines are preferable to physical punishment.
15.
(3) A law known as "eye for an eye" is included in Hammurabi's Code. What is Hammurabi best known for?
a)
establishing the first permanent army
b)
as the king who had the first empire
c)
writing down the first code of laws
d)
as an epic her in literature
16.

What concept is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

The Mandate of Heaven

b)

The Caste System

c)

Confucian teachings on superior-inferior relationships.

d)

Reincarnation

17.

Trade routes from East Asia to West Europe/Africa became known as the----

a)

The Trans-Siberian Road

b)

The Silk Road

c)

The Royal Road

d)

The Trans-Indian Road

18.

In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of-

a)

Shinto

b)

Jainism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

19.

required test first to determine who should become a government official to make sure employees are qualified for their position; first used under the Han Dynasty

a)

Meritocracy

b)

Civil Service Exam

c)

Bureaucracy

d)

Legalism

20.
Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy 
d)
Communism
21.
Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?
a)
They spoke different languages
b)
They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government
c)
They overthrew their government by force.
d)
They develop the art of war.
22.
Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?
a)
All adult male citizens and slaves
b)
All free men and women
c)
All free, adult male citizens
d)
Anyone who lived in Athens
23.
How does Athenian democracy differ from our democracy?
a)
In Athens they directly voted to make decisions and we elect representatives.
b)
Athens had less people on a jury than we have today.
c)
Athens didn’t allow foreigners to vote or make decisions.
d)
Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.
24.
Who was the leader of Athens after the defeat of the Persians and took athens into a "Golden Age" of prosperity and achievement?
a)
Pericles
b)
Leonidas
c)
Themistocles
d)
Socrates
25.
Athens joined with other city-states to form a defensive league, or protective group, to defend its members against the Persians after the Persian War.  
What was it called?
a)
Delian League
b)
Council of Elders
c)
General Assembly
d)
Greek Alliance
26.

How would someone from Athens describe Sparta after visiting it?

a)

“The Spartans are so strict. Their military is what dominates their society.”

b)

“It’s interesting how both the rich and poor can be rulers in Sparta."

c)

"This society has so many personal freedoms, unlike in Athens.”

d)

 “Sparta is exactly like Athens."

27.
What is the name for thinkers who reflect on the meaning of life?
a)
Soldiers
b)
Philosophers
c)
Ephors
d)
Helots
28.

". . . for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few . . . an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household.... We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs not as a harmless but as a useless character...."

–Pericles, 431 B.C.

Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

aristocracy

29.

An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the __.

a)

lack of a common language

b)

large desert regions

c)

cold, hostile climate

d)

mountainous topography (terrain) of the region

30.

In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on ___.

a)

education

b)

military service

c)

family order

d)

human rights

31.

What was one impact of Alexander the Great's conquest?

a)

formation of the Christian church

b)

decrease importance of Silk Roads

c)

increased support of Mayan leaders

d)

expansion of Hellenistic Culture

32.

What was one impact of Alexander the Great's conquest?

a)

formation of the Christian church

b)

decrease importance of Silk Roads

c)

increased support of Mayan leaders

d)

expansion of Hellenistic Culture

33.

How did cultural diffusion occur along the trade routes?

a)

Exchange of goods, ideas, and customs between different cultures

b)

By isolating cultures from each other

c)

Through the imposition of one culture over another

d)

By preventing any interaction between different cultures

34.

What is the purpose of the Five Pillars of Islam?

a)

emphasize the importance of Rome as a holy city

b)

provide codes of ethics and behavior for Muslims

c)

Establish a legal code to protect the rights of citizens

d)

Promote polytheism

35.

Base your answers to the following two questions on the passage below and on your

knowledge of social studies.

. . . The power of God can be felt in a moment from one end of the world to the other: the royal power acts simultaneously throughout the kingdom. It holds the whole kingdom in position just as God holds the whole world. If God were to withdraw his hand, the entire world would return to nothing: if authority ceases in the kingdom, all lapses into confusion. . . "

. — Bishop Jacques-Benigne Bossuet

This passage describes the idea of

a)

totalitarianism

b)

constitutional monarchy

c)

Marxism

d)

divine right to rule

36.

The Age of Pericles in Athens, Pax Romana, and the Renaissance both experienced a golden age with

a)

advancements in democracy

b)

territorial expansion

c)

achievements in art, culture, mathematics, science, and astronomy

d)

the end of foreign domination

37.

Between 800-1600 CE many West African kingdom, such as Mali, became very wealthy. What allowed for this wealth?

a)

taxation of goods brought by Indian merchants

b)

control of the Trans-Saharan Trade Network in gold and salt

c)

creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast

d)

impact of Buddhism spreading through cultural diffusion

38.

The famous Athenian, Socrates, was known for

a)

serving bravely in combat at the Battle of Marathon

b)

leading Athens during a Golden Age

c)

Being a philosopher that promoted questioning

d)

being crowned the king of Thebes

39.

What allowed for Christianity to spread throughout the Roman Empire?

a)

emperors forcing their subjects to convert

b)

the road network that connected the empire along with the common language of Latin

c)

the promise of riches and prosperity for those who converted

d)

the Huns promoting Christianity

40.

What term describes someone who moves from place to place, usually following food supply or animals?

a)

Cattle herder

b)

Rancher

c)

Nomad

d)

City-goer

41.

What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?

a)

Skilled horseback riders

b)

Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons)

c)

Superior military strategies-luring the enemy

d)

All of the above

42.
Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road.  This characterizes
a)
Chaos and mayhem of battle
b)
Results of Pax Mongolica
c)
A period of good luck.
d)
Development of canal system.
43.

A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe

a)

came under the control of the Muslims

b)

was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire

c)

returned to a republican form of government

d)

entered a period of chaos and disorder

44.
What type of government did Rome have, after they threw out their king?
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republic
45.
What term describes an action taken by a leader in which they say no to a law?
a)
consul
b)
legion
c)
tribune
d)
veto
46.
What does Republic mean?
a)
Common people in Rome.
b)
A form of government with elected leaders,
c)
Wars fought in Rome.
d)
A person trained to fight.
47.

What is a "triumvirate?"

a)

three people with equal power

b)

two people with equal power

c)

a nickname for the Roman army

d)

the Carthaginian general who invaded Italy

48.
How did the Roman Empire's use of roads help their economic growth?
a)
the Romans were payed well for building the roads
b)
the Romans rented their roads to other empires
c)
the roads made trading easier within the empire
d)
the roads were owned by private businesses
49.
How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?
a)
by combining a set of layers
b)
by combining a set of arches
c)
by building aqueducts
d)
by building a bridge
50.

Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region because....

a)

People could travel safely on Roman roads.

b)

Christianity was adopted as Rome's official religion.

c)

Many people spoke Latin and Greek, so it was easy to communicate.

d)

All of the above

51.

One contribution of ancient Roman Culture was developed of

a)

the concept of zero

b)

the process of making silk

c)

republican form of government

d)

the printing press

52.
  • Justinian law code

  • Hagia Sophia 

  • Theodora and the role of woman 

  • Rise of Orthodox church

a)

Helped create an identity of the Islamic Empire

b)

Helped create an identity of the mongol empire

c)

Helped create an identity of the Byzantine Empire

53.

what did the byzantines identify as

a)

roman and christian

b)

greek and jewish

c)

roman and muslim

d)

green and christian

54.

importance of location of Constantinople

a)

made it LESS vulnerable

b)

made it MORE vulnerable

c)

no impact...

55.

what was the iconoclast controversy?

a)

fight over which god to follow

b)

agreement when to hold math

c)

fight over use of IDOLS or religious images

56.

what was justinians code

a)
A collection of Justin Bieber's songs
b)
A secret code used by Justinian
c)

law code based off of roman law codes.

d)
A set of rules for building construction
57.

who was genghis khan

a)
Genghis Khan was a legendary Greek warrior.
b)
Genghis Khan was a renowned Japanese samurai.
c)
Genghis Khan was a famous Chinese philosopher.
d)

Genghis Khan was a legendary mongolian leader

58.

what are some achievements of islam?

a)
Spread of polytheism, establishment of a divided Islamic state, destruction and regression of knowledge, lack of cultural and artistic heritage
b)
Spread of atheism, establishment of a fragmented Islamic state, neglect and decline of knowledge, absence of cultural and artistic heritage
c)
Spread of idol worship, establishment of a disintegrated Islamic state, suppression and decline of knowledge, absence of cultural and artistic heritage
d)
Spread of monotheism, establishment of a unified Islamic state, preservation and advancement of knowledge, development of a rich cultural and artistic heritage
59.

mali empire significance

a)
The Mali Empire was a small and impoverished empire in East Africa.
b)
The Mali Empire was known for its trade in spices and textiles.
c)
The Mali Empire was significant because it was one of the largest and wealthiest empires in West Africa, known for its gold trade and Islamic scholarship.
d)
The Mali Empire was insignificant and had no impact on West Africa.
60.

What was the collection of Roman laws and legal principles called in the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Eastern Orthodox

b)

Patriarch Principle

c)

Feudalism

d)

Justinian Code

61.
What was the new name given to Byzantine after Constantine moved the capital?
a)
Constantinople
b)
Constantinian
c)
Byzantium
d)
Istanbul
62.

One reason the Justinian Code was significant was that it

a)

became the foundation of the modern legal systems of many Western countries

b)

established the basis for the development of the Code of Hammurabi

c)

incorporated laws from all over Asia and Europe

d)

led to the protection of inalienable rights in Roman territories

63.

The split of the Christian church into two churches was known as the:

a)

Crusades

b)

Renaissance

c)

Great Schism

d)

Eastern Split

64.

Feudalism influenced places like Europe and Japan because it

a)

provided social and political stability

b)

fostered the growth of religion

c)

eliminated warfare

d)

encouraged education and innovation

65.

In Europe's Charlemagne's achievements included

a)

spreading Christianity and reviving education in palace schools

b)

expanding his empire to India and China

c)

codifying the 95 Theses and promoting predestination

d)

creating a constitutional monarchy under the Magna Carta

66.

What caused the Dark Ages to begin?

a)

The Crusades

b)

The Fall of Rome

c)

The Black Death

d)

The Mongol Invasion

67.
Which of these best defines feudalism?
a)
A political and economic arrangement in which a lord provides protection in exchange for loyalty and service.
b)
A hierarchy designed to ensure only kings are protected.
c)
A system of exchange where laborers work for wages in the form of money.
d)
A social order with kings at the top and knights at the bottom.
68.

What was manorialism?

a)

The knights code of honor

b)

The economic system of feudalism

c)

The social structure of feudalism

d)

The jobs done by groups of Christian monks

69.

Feudalism developed because of the _________.

a)

Need for protection and no central government.

b)

Need for trade routes and networks.

c)

need for a military to protect from the Muslims.

d)

need for more land to be distributed.

70.

What was the most important result of the Crusades?

a)

The Crusades resulted in many new religions to emerge.

b)

The Crusades resulted in the Holy Roman Empire's permanent possession of Jerusalem.

c)

The Crusades caused the Holy Roman Empire to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.

d)

The Crusades led to trade and new kinds of knowledge.

71.

What was the impact of the Black Death?

a)

The Black Death had no significant impact on society or the economy.

b)

The Black Death led to an increase in population and economic prosperity.

c)

The Black Death resulted in improved healthcare and sanitation practices.

d)

The Black Death caused a decline in population, labor shortages, economic disruption, and social changes.

72.

What is the rebirth on learning and culture called?

a)

Rebirth and Science

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Renaissance

d)

Italy

73.

What is humanism?

a)

Focus on human rights

b)

the creationism

c)

the theory of evolution

d)

focus on human achievement

74.

What do we call a man (or woman) who excels in many aspects of life (academic, cultural, artistic, religious)?

a)

Renaissance Man

b)

Classical Man

c)

Jack of all Trades

d)

The Enlightened Man

75.

Humanism was inspired by what types of writings?

a)

Classical (Greek/Roman)

b)

Egyptian

c)

Babylonian

d)

Chinese

76.

How did humanism contribute to the Renaissance?

a)

Humanism shifted the medieval teaching focusing on God and church to focusing on mankind.

b)

Humanism focused heavily on using art to express the views of mankind toward the divine.

c)

Humanism changed the interest of mankind from themselves to what they can do to appease God's wrath.

d)

Humanism resulted in the migration of artists to Northern Europe to freely paint what they wanted.

77.

This individual made significant improvements to the printing press.

a)

Johann Gutenburg

b)

Thomas More

c)

John Van Eyck

d)

Martin Luther

78.

How did the printing press contribute to the Renaissance?

a)

It spread Renaissance and humanism ideas from through Europe more rapidly.

b)

It enabled scholars to translate ancient texts like the Bible to English.

c)

It helped educate peasants eliminating the extreme poverty experienced by peasants.

d)

It allowed the Roman Catholic Church to culturally dominate Western thought.

79.

Niccolo Machiavelli in The Prince advocated that a ruler should

a)

obtain power from a social contract with the people

b)

place the needs of subjects first

c)

apply Christian teachings to all decisions

d)

employ absolute power to maintain order

80.

________ is an payment to forgive sins and gain entry to heaven faster (Sold by the Catholic Church to make money)

a)

Catholic Certificate

b)

Heavenly permission

c)

Favored Slip

d)

Indulgence

81.

Catholic Monk who saw problems & corruption with the Catholic Church. Wrote 95 Theses (arguments) and nailed them to the church door in Germany

a)

John Huss

b)

Martin Luther

c)

John Calvin

d)

Martin Charles

82.

What does vernacular mean?

a)

The language of the people

b)

A type of book

c)

A group of people named Vern

d)

A dictionary in the Renaissance

83.

What is the Treaty of Tordesillas?

a)

a treaty that ended the colonization of the Americas

b)

a treaty that divided the New World between Spain and Portugal

c)

a treaty that established the British, French, and Dutch Empires in the Americas

d)

 a treaty that granted independence to Latin American nations

84.

"No free man shall be

arrested or imprisoned or . .

. in any way victimized . . .

except by the lawful

judgement of his peers or by

the law of the land."

According to the excerpts above, how did the Magna Carta inspire the U.S. Bill of Rights?

a)

Promoted an oligarchy

b)

Protected the people's rights

c)

Created an absolute monarchy

d)

Included the idea of Divine Right to RUle

85.

"Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep... time was when learning was only found in the religious orders...learning has passed to secular princes and peers."

The quotation above BEST describes

a)

transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

b)

the decline of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Dark Ages

c)

the Crusades successful conquests in the Middle Ages

d)

the rise of Christianity in the Americas and East Asia

86.

How did the Plague arrive in Italy?

a)

on trade ships

b)

on the Silk Road

c)

on the trans-Saharan trade route

d)

on camels

87.

Similar to European feudalism, the purpose of the encomienda system in Spanish colonial America was to

a)

obtain labor and taxes from the native peoples in the Spanish colonies

b)

spread influence of the Protestant Reformation

c)

improve life expectancy of the local populations in Latin America

d)

control the overpopulation of the Spanish

88.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

a)

The war between Columbia and Germany

b)

Another name for the westward expansion

c)

A period of globalization for plants, animals, technology, diseases, and culture during the 15th and 16th centuries.

d)

An award winning movie made in 1982

89.

how did the Columbian Exchange affect society?

a)

increased the population, improved education, but also negatively impacted Native Americans through disease and the invasion from Europeans

b)

it improved the economy

c)

it killed about 70% of the world population

d)

it helped America in the "Race to Space" against Russia

90.
Why did Europeans begin to explore?
a)
the Ottoman Empire controlled the Silk Road and taxed Europeans using the Silk Road
b)
a sea route to Asia would make purchasing goods easier and cheaper
c)
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
d)
all of the above
91.

What is mercantilism?

a)

A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.

b)

where colonies trade gold and silver with each other.

c)

Wars that start over money.

d)

Plantation colonies trading slaves for money.

92.

Trade routes between Africa, the Americas, and Europe, in which ships carried cash crops, manufactured goods, and enslaved people were known as

a)

Middle Passage

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Triangular Trade

93.
What does Absolute Ruler mean?
a)
a ruler who is sure of their power
b)
A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life
c)
someone who has to answer to a separate government body
d)
a ruler who is absolute
94.
What is divine right?
a)
The right to rule was given to the monarch by God
b)
a Birth right
c)
soldiers for hire
d)
a monarch for hire
95.

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to

a)

Develop better relations with muslim rulers

b)

Centralize political power in their nations

c)

Encourage the growth of political farms

d)

Increase human rights for citizens

96.

Who was Louis XIV?

a)

This man promoted Westernization campaigns to make his country more European

b)

This man demonstrated absolutism by building Versailles as a way of distracting the French nobility

c)

This man believed that humans were naturally good and would not need a large government to rule over them.

d)

This man did not believe that the average person was intelligent enough to participate in government, which led him to believe that an enlightened monarchy was best.

97.

Who brought forth the Ottoman Empire's Golden Age?

a)

Mehmed the Conqueror

b)

Osman I

c)

Suleiman the Magnificent

98.
Who completed the process of unifying Japan?
a)
Matsuo Basho
b)
Oda Nobunaga
c)
Toyugawa Ieyasu
d)
Tokugawa Hideyoshi
99.

The Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan was mistrusting and concerned about all foreigners (merchants, missionaries, etc.) were a threat to traditional Japanese culture. This most likely lead to the adoption of a policy of...

a)

Isolationism

b)

Expansionism

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Abandonment

100.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

a)

The Church was all-powerful.

b)

The Church’s power declined.

c)

Factories began using electricity.

d)

Women gained equal rights with men.

101.
Why did the Senate not like Julius Caesar?
a)
He was too handsome
b)
He kept losing battles
c)
He and Pompey were besties
d)
He was getting too popular and powerful
102.
Romans created aqueducts to... 
a)
transport goods
b)
remove waste water
c)
bring water to the city from far away
d)
honor their gods
103.

How did Alexander the Great's actions of promoting cultural diffusion allow progress and innovation?

a)

Athenian leaders gained knowledge from defeating the Persians and the Spartans

b)

Scholars stole ideas from China and Rome through Spartan and Persian conquests

c)

The Greeks isolated themselves from other cultures which forced scholars to learn independently

d)

Mathematicians & scientists like Archimedes developed the concept of Pi as well as laws for levers and pulleys

104.

Which of the following is true when examining causes of the "Fall of the Roman Empire"?

a)

Trade was flowing smoothly and the Senate stabilized the government

b)

People enjoyed working in government and converted to Christianity

c)

Rome had a financial deficit from buying luxury goods and overcrowded cities

d)

Roman prevented the spread of epidemics by building a wall

105.

Who was the first Roman emperor?

a)

Tiberius

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Augustus

d)

Titus

106.

The Byzantine Empire chose Constantinople as its capital due to its advantageous position in trade routes.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

The split of the Christian church into two churches was known as the:

a)

Crusades

b)

Renaissance

c)

Great Schism

d)

Eastern Split

108.
What is the Great Schism?
a)
When Rome split into the east and west due to Constantinople
b)
Political conflicts and differences in belief split the churches
c)
A lists of codes to regulate Byzantine life
109.

What was the Counter Reformation?

a)

Pope's decision to go to war

b)

Protestants moving to new lands

c)

Printing Bible in other languages

d)

Catholic Church response to the Reformation

110.

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

a)

It increased the literacy rate and use of vernacular in Europe

b)

It led to the increased use of Latin

c)

It led to more people converting to Catholicism

d)

It led to the Kings and Popes having more power over the people