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900 CE

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which ancient civilization begen the earliest?
a)
Maya
b)
Benin
c)
Early Islam
d)
Norfolk County Council
2.
Which of these was a success of the Benin civilization?
a)
They created the first writing system based on sounds and wrote cosices.
b)
They made prized bronze statues which did not rust.
c)
They invented the flushing toilet.
d)
They created The House of Wisdom
3.
Which of these phenomena were associated with The Golden Era of The Islamic Empire?
a)
The Round City of Baghdad
b)
House of Wisdom (Grand Baghdad Library)
c)
Hospitals, schools and Universities
d)
Trade between continents on The Silk Road
e)
A ball game called 'Pitz' which lasted 2 weeks
4.
Who stole many of the Benin treasures as part of The Benin Punitive Expedition Massacre
a)
The Spanish
b)
The British
c)
The Portuguese
d)
The Russians
5.
Which civilisation do you think had the biggest impact on our modern day world?
a)
Mayan Civilization
b)
Islamic Empire
c)
Kingdom of Benin
6.
Where was the KIngdom of Benin?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
7.
Which modern day continent was the home of the ancient Mayan civilization?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
South America
d)
Asia
8.

What was a significant architectural achievement of the Mayan civilization?

a)

The development of skyscrapers

b)

The creation of aqueducts

c)

The building of pyramids and temples

d)

The construction of the Great Wall

9.

What was the primary writing system used by the Mayans?

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Runes

d)

Latin script

10.

What was a notable feature of the Benin Kingdom's art?

a)

Creation of large stone heads

b)

Intricate bronze plaques and sculptures

c)

Development of oil painting techniques

d)

Use of marble for sculptures

11.

Where was the Baghdad, the capital of the Islamic Empire?

a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
12.

What was the primary purpose of the Mayan pyramids?

a)

Trade and commerce

b)

Religious ceremonies and rituals

c)

Military defense

d)

Residential housing

13.

What was a key factor in the decline of the Mayan civilization?

a)

Invasion by the Romans

b)

Severe drought and resource depletion

c)

Introduction of new agricultural techniques

d)

Discovery of new trade routes

14.

Where was the ancient Maya civilisation,?

a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.

Which of the following was a significant trade item for the Kingdom of Benin?

a)

Ivory

b)

Gold

c)

Spices

d)

Silk

16.

Which of the following was a significant cultural practice in the Kingdom of Benin?

a)

Bronze casting

b)

Silk weaving

c)

Glass blowing

d)

Pottery making

17.

Why was it called 'The Golden Age' for the Islamic Empire in 900 CE?

a)

Because things were made of gold

b)

Because of all the new ideas, discoveries and improvements

c)

Because it was very rich with gold

d)

Because it was a golden year

18.

Which civilisation do you think had the biggest impact on our modern world?

a)

Benin

b)

Maya

c)

Islam

19.

What brought the end of the Kingdom of Benin?

a)

Portuguese traders

b)

British invaders looted and then ruled it under the British Empire

c)

Drought and famine

d)

Mongol army destroying it