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Ogden 1st 9 weeks Checkpoint

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a name for the region of the empire?

a)

Southwest Asia

b)

Middle East

c)

North America

d)

Arabian Peninsula

2.

Where is Arabia located?

a)

Between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf

b)

Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea

c)

Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean

d)

Between the Caspian Sea and the Aral Sea

3.

Which body of water is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Mediterranean Sea

4.

Which sea is known for its strategic importance in international trade routes?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Sea of Japan

5.

What developed where merchants thrived?

a)

Villages

b)

Cities

c)

Towns

d)

Ports

6.

What are marketplaces in an Arab town called?

a)

Malls

b)

Bazaars

c)

Shops

d)

Markets

7.

What was the significance of Arab merchants' access to different cultures?

a)

It led to cultural isolation

b)

It allowed for diverse trade

c)

It caused frequent conflicts

d)

It limited their trade options

8.

According to the text, what were two of the most important dynasties in China?

a)

the Ming and Song Dynasties

b)

the Song and Qin Dynasties

c)

the Tang and Song Dynasties

d)

the Tang and Qin Dynasties

9.

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?

a)

wheel and stirrup

b)

chinampas and calendar

c)

gunpowder and movable wooden type

d)

mosaics and domes

10.

What was one effect of both woodblock and moveable type printing in China?

a)

books became faster, easier, and cheaper to make

b)

the emperor enforced strict censorship laws

c)

anyone could take the civil service exam

d)

farmers could grow 2 rice crops per year instead of 1

11.

Why was the Song dynasty’s shift to paper currency an improvement over coin currency?

a)

Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.

b)

Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.

c)

Paper currency was more durable.

d)

Paper currency was easier to use during traveling.

12.

During the Tang dynasty, to become a government official

a)

students had to know Buddhism

b)

Students had to be from noble families

c)

students had to make inventions

d)

students had to pass a difficult Civil Service examination

13.
Which of the following cultures had the greatest influence on Korea?
a)
Chinese
b)
Japanese
c)
European
d)
African
14.
The Silk Road is
a)
one long road from Italy to Beiging
b)
an intercontinental network of trading routes
c)
an Asian route were silk is sold  
d)
a network of short safe passages to China
15.

Which of the the following ideas and practices did Prince Shotoku adopt from the Chinese?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Shinto

c)

Feudalism

d)

Centralized government

16.

Spirits that dwelled in nature in Japan were known as...

a)

Nymphs

b)

Kami

c)

Samurai

d)

Wraiths

17.

Which of the following best describes the early religion of Japan?

a)

Shinto

b)

Buddhism

c)

Conficianism

d)

Hinduism

18.

What was a shogun in medieval Japan?

a)

a military dictator who ruled in place of the emperor

b)

a general who served as commander of the emperor's army

c)

the high priest and head of the Shinto religion

d)

the name given to the emperor of Japan

19.
Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s. This distinct form was especially popular with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance on 
a)
faith and good behavior
b)
observance of rituals and wisdom
c)
self-discipline and meditation
d)
sacrifice and ancestor worship
20.
How is Shinto different from other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism? 
a)
Shinto does not have a sacred text.
b)
Shinto worships only one god.
c)
Shinto does not perform religious ceremonies.
d)
Shinto was developed by Buddhist monks.
21.
Why was fishing the main source of food in Japan?
a)
Japan was a volcanic (mountainous) island
b)
Japan had no soil so no food could be grown
c)
The people were excellent fishermen
d)
Eating other meats was forbidden in Shinto
22.
This map shows the _________ empire
a)
Mongol
b)
Tong
c)
Khan
d)
Byzantine
23.

The ___________________ was largely key to the Mongols success. It provided transportation and food

a)

Cow

b)

Lizard

c)

Horse

d)

Ox

24.

What is true about the boundaries of the Mongol Empire?

a)

It included North and South America

b)

It was very small compared to other empires.

c)

It stretched across Europe and Asia.

d)

It was never peaceful or stable.

25.
What factors contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire?
a)
Leadership of Genghis Khan
b)
Use of the Stirrup
c)
Excellent horsemanship
d)
All of the above
26.

Around 1200 CE, this person unified the Mongol Empire

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Confucius

d)

Marco Polo

27.
What palace complex were common people not allowed into?
a)
The one with the sign that said no common people allowed
b)
Forbidden city
c)
Forbidden palace
d)
Forbidden area
28.
The Ming is responsible for the restoration of what?
a)
Grand canal
b)
Great Wall
c)
Forbidden City
d)
The massive boats
29.
The Ming started their decline with what policy?
a)
7th grade basketball practice
b)
Hide and go seek
c)
Isolationism
d)
Super trading
30.

Muslim scholars are credited with creating ...

a)

Calculus

b)

Physics

c)

Geometry

d)

Algebra

31.
In the field of medicine, Muslims established the first 
a)
hospitals
b)
medications
c)
research
d)
schools
32.

Geometric & Floral Design: Muslim architects tried to recreate the geometry of nature in their buildings. The most ornate geometric designs appear in Muslim holy places of worship, called ________.

a)

Mosques

b)

Temples

c)

Churches

d)

Synagogues

33.

What type of language is depicted here?

a)

Arabic

b)

Cyrillic

c)

Greek

d)

Latin

e)

Sanskrit

34.

Who founded Islam?

¿Quién fundó el Islam?

a)

Muhammad

Muhammad

b)

Ali Bakr

c)

Saladin

Saladino

d)

Richard the Lionheart

Richard el corazon DE leon

35.

What do you call a group of people who travel together?

¿Cómo se llama un grupo de personas que viajan juntas?

a)

sheik

jeque

b)

gaggle

manada

c)

prophet

profeta

d)

caravan

caravana

36.

Who was the religious and government leader?

¿Quién era el líder religioso y de gobierno?

a)

King

Rey

b)

Caliph

Califa

c)

Magistrate

Magistrada

d)

Emir

37.

The climate in Arabia is...

El clima en Arabia es...

a)

cold

fría

b)

rainy and wet

Lluviosa y mojada

c)

snowy

nevada

d)

hot and dry

Caliente y seco

38.

What is a pool or spring in the desert called?

¿Cómo se llama un estanque o manantial en el desierto?

a)

oasis

b)

emir

c)

aquifier

acuífero

d)

mirage

espejismo

39.

How many Pillars of Islam are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

40.

Where do Muslims aim to go on their pilgrimage, at least once in their lives?

a)

Tokyo, Japan

b)

Dallas, Texas

c)

Cathedral City, California

d)

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

41.

True or False: Islam is a monotheistic religion.

a)

True - they worship one god

b)

False - they worship many gods

42.

Which of the following is the "holy book" of Islam?

a)

Bible

b)

Qur'an

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas