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OC - WH - World History 1st Semester Final Exam -

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which trade route connected the western and eastern parts of Eurasia during Classical Antiquity?

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Spice Route

c)

The Incense Route

d)

The Amber Road

2.

What event marked the end of Classical Antiquity around the year 500 CE?

a)

The start of the Renaissance

b)

The discovery of the Americas

c)

The fall of the Western Roman Empire

d)

The rise of the Mongol Empire

3.

Which empire was the largest land empire of all time?

a)

The British Empire

b)

The Ottoman Empire

c)

The Roman Empire

d)

The Mongol Empire

4.

What are the three common factors involved in the transitions between historical time periods?

a)

Technological advances, economic changes, and political reforms

b)

Religious movements, cultural shifts, and scientific discoveries

c)

Climate events, mass migrations, and pandemics

d)

Wars, treaties, and alliances

5.

What event caused the separation between God and mankind?

a)

The global flood

b)

The fall of man

c)

The tower of Babel

d)

The exile to Babylon

6.

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

a)

Aaron

b)

Moses

c)

Joshua

d)

Caleb

7.

Which king built the first temple in Jerusalem?

a)

Saul

b)

Hezekiah

c)

Solomon

d)

David

8.

Which empire conquered the kingdom of Judah?

a)

Persian Empire

b)

Babylonian Empire

c)

Roman Empire

d)

Assyrian Empire

9.

Who is considered the fulfillment of God's plan to reconcile humanity?

a)

Jesus of Nazareth

b)

John the Baptist

c)

Moses

d)

David

10.

What significant event happened at Pentecost?

a)

The sending of the Holy Spirit

b)

The giving of the law

c)

The building of the temple

d)

Jesus' resurrection

11.

Who was the apostle that advanced the gospel message to the capital of the Roman Empire?

a)

John

b)

James

c)

Paul

d)

Peter

12.

What does Victor Davis Hanson suggest about the historian's ability to predict the future?

a)

Historians have a crystal ball

b)

Historians can predict the future accurately

c)

Historians provide an invaluable guide, but not a crystal ball

d)

Historians should not study the past

13.

What is the danger of assuming history will repeat itself exactly?

a)

It always does

b)

It sometimes does

c)

It is unpredictable

d)

It never does

14.

What is 'presentism' as described in the clip?

a)

The study of the present

b)

The belief that the present is the most prosperous period in history

c)

The study of the future

d)

The belief that history is irrelevant

15.

What does Hanson suggest about human nature?

a)

It gets worse over time

b)

It is unpredictable

c)

It remains the same over time

d)

It improves with technology

16.

What does the study of history teach us about making judgments?

a)

To always judge by modern standards

b)

To value caution over certainty

c)

To be certain about who is good and bad

d)

To ignore historical figures

17.

What is the core biblical explanation for the concept of sin?

a)

The desire to call the shots myself

b)

The feeling of guilt

c)

The act of disobedience

d)

The punishment from God

18.

What is the main theme of the Tower of Babel story?

a)

The unity of humanity

b)

The invention of the wheel

c)

The consequences of human pride

d)

The building of a great city

19.

What does the story of the Tower of Babel illustrate?

a)

The need for leadership

b)

The danger of human autonomy from God

c)

The importance of language

d)

The power of technology

20.

What foundational story is told in the first chapters of Exodus?

a)

The creation of the world

b)

The birth of Jesus

c)

God rescuing the Israelites from Pharaoh

d)

The fall of Jericho

21.

How does God describe His own character to Moses?

a)

Merciful and gracious

b)

Indifferent and distant

c)

Vengeful and wrathful

d)

Joyful and carefree

22.

What is the significance of the tabernacle's construction?

a)

It is a place for trade

b)

It marks the end of the journey

c)

It symbolizes God's presence with Israel

d)

It represents a new kingdom

23.

How many total commands are given to ancient Israel in the Torah?

a)

50

b)

10

c)

100

d)

613

24.

What did Jesus promise to send to help his followers fulfill the law?

a)

Wealth and prosperity

b)

A powerful army

c)

God's Spirit

d)

A new set of rules

25.

Who are considered the Patriarchs in the biblical narrative?

a)

Peter, Paul, and John

b)

David, Solomon, and Saul

c)

Moses, Aaron, and Joshua

d)

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

26.

Who was Abraham's first son?

a)

Ishmael

b)

Isaac

c)

Joseph

d)

Jacob

27.

What was Jacob's name changed to?

a)

Israel

b)

Judah

c)

Joseph

d)

Benjamin

28.

The Bible and the Timeline of World History - Which of these great civilizations were NOT in proximity with the Old Testament Israelites?

a)

Egyptians

b)

Assyrians

c)

Persians

d)

Han Dynasty

29.

The Bible and the Timeline of World History - Which of the following great civilizations interacted with the Jews (located in modern-day Israel) during the Classical Antiquity Age?

a)

The Romans

b)

The Kush

c)

The Han Dynasty

d)

The Gupta Empire

30.

What is the main event in the first half of the book of Exodus?

a)

Moses leading Israel out of slavery from Egypt

b)

The creation of the world

c)

The building of the Tower of Babel

d)

The story of Joseph and his brothers

31.

What is the purpose of the Passover meal?

a)

To honor the Egyptian gods

b)

To mark the beginning of a new year

c)

To commemorate God's justice and mercy

d)

To celebrate the harvest

32.

What is the main issue with the Israelites following the laws?

a)

They didn't understand the laws

b)

Their hearts were hard

c)

They were not educated

d)

The laws were too many

33.

Who did God choose to bless all nations through his family?

a)

Isaac

b)

Abraham

c)

Jacob

d)

Moses

34.

What did Jesus promise to send to help his followers fulfill the law?

a)

God's Spirit

b)

A new set of commandments

c)

A written guide

d)

A new prophet

35.

What was a consequence of not having a permanent leader in Israel?

a)

Economic prosperity

b)

Cultural renaissance

c)

Chaos and moral decay

d)

Technological advancement

36.

What did the elders of Israel ask Samuel to do?

a)

Build a temple

b)

Appoint a king like all the nations

c)

Lead them into battle

d)

Divide the land among the tribes

37.

What was the state of Israel during the Period of Judges?

a)

A centralized kingdom

b)

A loose confederation of 12 tribes

c)

A unified empire

d)

A colony of Egypt

38.

What was a consequence of establishing a monarchy in Israel?

a)

Decreased taxes

b)

Increased trade

c)

Heavy taxes and conscription for armies

d)

Improved education

39.

What was significant about David's reign?

a)

He expanded the kingdom

b)

He established Jerusalem as the capital

c)

He built the first temple

d)

He conquered Egypt

40.

What does the period of Judges and Kings demonstrate about Israel?

a)

Economic growth

b)

Struggle to balance earthly leadership with divine authority

c)

Military expansion

d)

Cultural development

41.

What was David considered as a model king?

a)

For his wealth

b)

For his military conquests

c)

For being “after God’s own heart”

d)

For his architectural achievements

42.

Which event in the Book of Acts marks the beginning of the Christian Church?

a)

The conversion of Saul

b)

The stoning of Stephen

c)

The Day of Pentecost

d)

The Council of Jerusalem

43.

Besides filling the believers (as Jesus had promised) with the presence of God in Spirit, what other role did the Holy Spirit play during the Day of Pentecost?

a)

To provide healing to the sick

b)

To enable the apostles to speak in different languages

c)

To perform miracles through Peter

d)

To write the scriptures

44.

What was the significance of the stoning of Stephen in Acts?

a)

He was the first "martyr" and It marked the beginning of widespread persecution of Christians

b)

It led to the conversion of Saul

c)

It resulted in the first Christian council

d)

It was the first miracle performed by the apostles

45.

Which apostle is associated with spreading Christianity to the Gentiles in Acts?

a)

Peter

b)

John

c)

Paul

d)

James

46.

What did Saul intend to do in Damascus when his vision of Jesus Christ led to his conversion in Acts?

a)

He was on his way to baptize new Christians

b)

He was going to perform miracles and healings in the name of Jesus Christ

c)

He was going to attend a meeting with Jews to plot to takeover Rome from the Romans.

d)

He was going to persecute new Christian converts in Damascus.

47.

Lydia, Mary (the mother of Jesus), Tabitha (Dorcas), Priscilla (with Aquila), Rhoda, and the daughters of Philip are all in the Book of Acts. Which of the following is a signficance of that?

a)

It demonstrates the important role women played in the early years and development of Christianity.

b)

It demonstrated that God gave women more healing powers than men.

c)

It showed that people from foreign lands outside of Jerusalem where important to Christianity

d)

Trick Question. These people are found nowhere in the Book of Acts.

48.

How did the apostles respond to the threat of persecution in the Book of Acts?

a)

They fled to different regions to avoid capture

b)

They stopped preaching publicly

c)

They continued to preach boldly and prayed for strength

d)

They sought protection from Roman authorities

49.

Paul gives an important speech about the "Unknown God" on one of his missions. It was significant because it helped bridge the cultural divide, introduced the concept of monotheism to the people, introduced the natural revelation of God, and was a call to repentance for all mankind.

Which important "Classical Antiquity" culture did Paul give this speech to?

a)

Athenians (Ancient Greece)

b)

Romans (Ancient Romans)

c)

Han Chinese (Han Dynasty)

d)

Ottoman Turks (Golden Age of Islam)

50.

Luke, the author of Acts (which is the "sequel" to his Gospel of Luke), is a historical writer who is often noted for his accuracy and detail in comparison to other "historians" of his era. Which of the following supports this assertion?

a)

He emphasizes eyewitness testimony and meticulous detail. (ex: "Beautiful Gate")

b)

He uses specific historical context (ex: preconsul "Gallio")

c)

His accounts include names of places, events, and political figures historians have found to be accurate.

d)

Being a physician, his historical writing reflects a scientific and methodical approach

e)

All of these are correct.

51.

With so much to worry about as a threat from the outside, what does Paul often warn about in his letters to the churches he encountered on his three mission trips?

a)

False teachers and internal corruption INSIDE the church

b)

The Roman spies infilitrating the Church

c)

The Sanhedrin (Jewish Leaders) as threats to Christians.

d)

The merchants in a given city that could threaten them.

52.

Which of the following BEST REPRESENTS the order of power in Roman Society during the early years of Christianity in the First Century C.E.?

a)
  1. 1. Roman Authorities

  2. 2. Roman Citizens

  3. 3. Subjects (like the Jews in Judea)

  4. 4. Slaves

b)
  1. 1. Roman Authorities

  2. 2. Subjects (like the Jews in Judea)

  3. 3. Roman Citizens

  4. 4. Slaves

c)
  1. 1. Roman Citizens

  2. 2. Roman Authorities

  3. 3. Subjects (like the Jews in Judea)

  4. 4. Slaves

d)

There was no order, ALL were equal.

53.

While under house arrest for TWO YEARS in Rome (at the end of his life), Paul wrote "letters" to his churches that will become several "books" in the New Testament

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Though it DOES NOT tell us in the Book of Acts (Luke's early Christian history book), what does CHURCH TRADITION tell us ultimately happened to Paul?

a)

He was acquitted (set free) and went on to live his life as an important missionary

b)

He escaped with the help of Christians in Rome

c)

He was found not guilty by Caeser, but held under house arrest for the rest of his life.

d)

He was found guilty and sentenced to death and was beheaded.

55.

Which of the following was the biggest conflict AMONGST Christians in the early years as evidenced by the book of Acts.

a)

They argued about what they should wear to represent Christ.

b)

Cultural issues between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians

c)

Who to follow, Peter or Paul...

d)

Whether they should quit their jobs if they didn't honor God.

56.

What is the Didache primarily known as in the context of early Christian writings?

a)

A gospel

b)

A letter

c)

A teaching manual

d)

A prophecy

57.

Which two religions were often at odds with the Roman government? Why?

a)

Judaism and Christianity - They prohibited the worship of other gods

b)

Buddhism and Hinduism - They were monotheistic

c)

Zoroastrianism and Shinto - They were not recognized by the Romans

d)

Islam and Sikhism - They were polytheistic

58.

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

a)

To provide a means of transportation

b)

To supply water to cities and towns

c)

To serve as a tourist attraction

d)

To irrigate farmland

59.

What was the impact of Roman law on the modern world?

a)

It had no impact.

b)

It formed the basis of many modern legal systems.

c)

It was completely rejected by modern societies.

d)

It was too complex to be understood.

60.

How did Roman leadership from the

200s - 400s CE contribute to the fall of

the Roman Empire?

a)

Roman leaders during this time were

focused on hurting their own people.

b)

Roman leaders during this time worked

together to transition power peacefully.

c)

Roman leaders during this time were

weak and fought over who had power.

d)

Roman Leaders during this time made

peace with other Empires to conquer

Rome.

61.

How did Rome's economy begin its descent?

a)

The government began taxing the people too much, which forced people back into poverty and debt. Trade suffered as well.

b)

People began stealing from the government funds and the people suffered because of it.

62.

Emperor Constantine would make The Roman Empire universally __________ ?

a)

Speek Greek

b)

Speek Latin

c)

Christian

d)

Muslim

63.

What does this diagram illustrate?

a)

events that led to corruption in ancient Rome

b)

effects of the collapse of the Roman Empire

c)

patterns that develop when a government collects taxes

d)

causes of the fall of the Roman Empire

64.

A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to rule for them

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

republic

d)

oligarchy

65.

Corruption is

a)

dishonest or illegal behavior

b)

a part of the desert that has water and plants

c)

when a volcano explodes

66.

Who attacked Rome's borders as it was falling apart?

a)

Egyptians

b)

Barbarians

c)

Greeks

d)

Persians

67.

To cause a person or group suffering due to beliefs

a)

persecution

b)

consolation

c)

prosecution

68.

What single author wrote the greatest amount of the New Testament?

a)

Peter

b)

Paul

c)

Luke

d)

John

69.

Which of these New Testament authors was an original disciple of Jesus, wrote a Gospel, three epistles, and Revelation?

a)

Peter

b)

Paul

c)

Luke

d)

John

70.

How long did the middle ages last?

a)

1000 years

b)

850 years

c)

300 years

d)

750 years

71.

What was the dominant social system in medieval Europe?

a)

Feudalism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

72.

The Middle Ages lasted from...

a)

500 CE- 1500 CE

b)

500 BC- 1500 BC

c)

1000 BC- 1200 CE

d)

1000 CE- 1500 CE

73.

What was a primary reason for the Crusades according to Christian leaders?

a)

Economic gain

b)

Scientific exploration

c)

Reaction to Islamic expansion

d)

Cultural exchange

74.

Which city was considered holy and significant to Christians during the Crusades?

a)

Rome

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

d)

Constantinople

75.

What was the purpose of the First Crusade according to Pope Urban II?

a)

To expand trade routes

b)

To protect fellow Christians and reclaim sacred lands

c)

To establish new kingdoms

d)

To promote cultural exchange

76.

What did the Crusades force Muslim defenders to do?

a)

Surrender their lands

b)

Defend what they saw as the legacy of Islam

c)

Convert to Christianity

d)

Leave their territories

77.

Who held absolute power in the feudal system?

a)

Nobles

b)

Monarchs

c)

Common people

d)

Merchants

78.

What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta?

a)

To expand royal power

b)

To limit royal power

c)

To abolish monarchy

d)

To establish a new king

79.

Which king's abuse of power was a cause of the Magna Carta?

a)

King Henry VIII

b)

King Richard III

c)

King John's

d)

King Edward I

80.

Which of the following is a key concept of the Magna Carta?

a)

Absolute monarchy

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Unlimited taxation

d)

Feudalism

81.

What was one immediate effect of the Magna Carta on English monarchs?

a)

Increased their power

b)

Reduced their absolute power

c)

Gave them more land

d)

Strengthened their alliances

82.

What was the primary cause of the spread of the Black Death?

a)

Yersinia pestis bacterium carried by fleas on rats

b)

Direct contact with infected individuals

c)

Airborne virus transmitted through coughing

d)

Consumption of contaminated water

83.

How did the Black Death impact the European population?

a)

Caused the population to remain stable

b)

Had no impact on the population

c)

Increased the population significantly

d)

Significant decrease in population

84.

What were some of the social consequences of the Black Death?

a)

Decline in population, labor shortages, and changes in social structure

b)

Stagnation in population, labor surplus, and no social changes

c)

Rise in population, decrease in labor, and no impact on social structure

d)

Increase in population, surplus of labor, and no changes in social structure

85.

What were some of the economic consequences of the Black Death?

a)

No impact on labor and wages

b)

Labor shortages, increased wages, and decline in agricultural production

c)

Increase in population and decrease in trade

d)

Decrease in wages and increase in agricultural production

86.

How did the medical community respond to the Black Death?

a)

Implemented successful preventive measures

b)

Developed a cure for the disease

c)

Ignored the problem

d)

Tried ineffective treatments

87.

What cultural impact did the Black Death have on society?

a)

The Black Death had no impact on cultural practices

b)

The Black Death led to advancements in technology and science

c)

The Black Death resulted in increased political stability

d)

The Black Death led to significant changes in cultural practices, including shifts in religious beliefs, art, and literature.

88.

How did the Black Death affect the feudal system in Europe?

a)

It strengthened the feudal system by increasing the power of the nobility

b)

It led to the abolition of the feudal system

c)

It weakened the feudal system by causing a shortage of labor and increasing the bargaining power of serfs and peasants.

d)

It had no impact on the feudal system

89.

What were some of the political consequences of the Black Death?

a)

Increased political stability and harmony

b)

Decrease in political power and influence

c)

Increased political unrest and upheaval

d)

No significant impact on political structures

90.

What was the societal response to the Black Death in Europe?

a)

People embraced the disease as a divine punishment

b)

People isolated themselves and avoided social gatherings

c)

People continued their daily routines without any changes

d)

People blamed certain groups for the spread of the disease

91.

What were the psychological effects of the Black Death on the people of Europe?

a)

It led to widespread optimism and happiness

b)

It had no significant impact on people's mental health

c)

It led to widespread fear, anxiety, and despair

d)

It led to an increase in confidence and courage

92.

What were some of the medical treatments used during the Black Death?

a)

Herbal remedies and bloodletting

b)

Antibiotics and vaccines

c)

Prayer and divine intervention

d)

Quarantine and isolation

93.
Who was Muhammad?
a)
Another name for Jesus
b)
God
c)
prophet that was told by angel to teach Islam
d)
happiest Arab around
94.
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
a)
Quran
b)
Art of War
c)
Common Sense
d)
Bible
95.
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.
96.

Feudalism developed as a way for medieval societies to

a)

Rebuild cities

b)

Build an empire

c)

Protect themselves

d)

Increase trade

97.
Which feudal class is missing?
a)
minstrels
b)
troubadours
c)

peasants

d)
vassals
98.

During the Middle Ages, what institution helped Catholicism (western Christianity) spread its faith, educate societies in a Christian Worldview, spread the Bible and religious writing through scribes, and provide bishops and monks for Europeans?

a)

The Catechism

b)

The Monastery

c)

The Church

d)

The Mass

99.

What event or era in Europe FOLLOWED the Middle Ages after the Black Death?

a)

The Renaissance

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Feudalism

d)

Rise of Rome

100.

Where did the Vikings come from that had a harsh environment forcing them raid societies all over Europe?

a)

Northern Europe (Scandanavia)

b)

Southern Europe

(Spain)

c)

Western Europe (France)

d)

Middle East

(Arabia)

101.

What impact did the Vikings invasions have on Middle Ages Europe?

a)

It forced them to strengthen their defenses (military, police, etc)

b)

It led to the spread of Islam across Europe

c)

It led to the Mongols invading Europe

d)

It led to more freedom and democracy

102.

What role did slavery play in the development of civilizations according to the text?

a)

It was a minor aspect of economic systems.

b)

It was central to the development and destruction of civilizations.

c)

It was only significant in the Roman Empire.

d)

It was primarily a cultural phenomenon.

103.

What does the text suggest is essential for understanding the legacies of slavery?

a)

Ignoring historical contexts.

b)

Recognizing the impacts on modern economies, cultures, and human rights.

c)

Focusing only on economic aspects.

d)

Studying only the Roman Empire.

104.

What was a unique aspect of Egyptian slavery compared to chattel slavery in the Americas?

a)

It was more brutal.

b)

It allowed for some upward mobility and legal protections.

c)

It was entirely voluntary.

d)

It was only for criminals.

105.

What does the legacy of Egyptian slavery reflect according to the text?

a)

The insignificance of human labor.

b)

The centrality of human labor in building a civilization.

c)

The decline of Egyptian society.

d)

The isolation of Egyptian culture.

106.

What modern connections are made in the text regarding the legacy of Egyptian slavery?

a)

It has no modern connections.

b)

It relates to ongoing conversations about labor exploitation and ethical concerns.

c)

It is only relevant to historians.

d)

It is solely a cultural interest.

107.

What does the text imply about the justification of slavery in societies?

a)

It was never justified.

b)

Societies justified and institutionalized slavery in various ways.

c)

It was only justified in ancient times.

d)

It was always seen as a moral wrong.

108.

What was a foundational aspect of the Roman economy and society?

a)

Trade with Egypt

b)

Slavery

c)

Democratic governance

d)

Industrialization

109.

How could Roman slaves gain their freedom?

a)

By escaping

b)

Through manumission

c)

By paying a ransom

d)

By serving in the military

110.

What legal rights were provided to slaves in Islamic law?

a)

Right to vote

b)

Right to own property

c)

Pathways to manumission

d)

Right to education

111.

What led to the eventual abolition of slavery in the Americas?

a)

Economic collapse of the mid-1800s in America

b)

Resistance movements, abolitionist campaigns, and the outcome of the Civil War

c)

Technological advancements made slavery no longer profitable.

d)

International pressure forced the United States to outlaw it.

112.

How many people are affected by modern slavery globally?

a)

Over 10 million

b)

Over 20 million

c)

Over 30 million

d)

Over 40 million

113.

What do we call the common target of slavery throughout history (like African prisoners of war or undocumented immigrants in the United States? ?

a)

Wealthy individuals

b)

Vulnerable populations

c)

Perpretrators of Slavery

d)

Political leaders

114.

What is a modern issue related to historical slavery systems?

a)

Increased global trade

b)

Worker exploitation and societal stratification

c)

Technological advancements

d)

Decline in population

115.

What does the legacy of past slavery inform?

a)

Global efforts to combat modern slavery

b)

The abolition of all legal systems

c)

The creation of new historical systems

d)

The end of consumer awareness

116.

What does the study of slavery highlight about humanity?

a)

Capacity for both cruelty and resilience

b)

Ability to abolish all legal systems

c)

Focus on consumer awareness

d)

Emphasis on ethical sourcing

117.

What can you infer from the fact that the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians kept enslaved people?

a)

Slavery ended during the Roman Empire

b)

Throughout history, enslaved people have traditionally come from Africa

c)

Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization

d)

The Greeks and Egyptians were especially cruel

118.

All people who were enslaved by the Romans were unskilled and uneducated.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

What was a significant factor in the spread of slavery in ancient civilizations?

a)

Religious beliefs

b)

Democratic governance

c)

Military conquests and expansion

d)

Technological advancements

120.

How did the abolitionist movement impact the perception of slavery in the 19th century?

a)

It reinforced the idea of slavery as a necessary evil

b)

It led to increased support for slavery

c)

It shifted public opinion towards viewing slavery as morally wrong

d)

It had no significant impact

121.

What role did economic interests play in the continuation of slavery in the Americas?

a)

They were irrelevant to the institution of slavery

b)

They only affected the northern states

c)

They were a primary driver for maintaining the system

d)

They led to the immediate abolition of slavery

122.

Which slave society captured and utilized white eastern Europeans as slaves?

a)

The Americas

b)

Ancient Egypt

c)

Islamic Lands (Ottomans)

123.

In the Transatlantic Slave Trade in the Americas, how were African slaves most often captured?

a)

Europeans invaded the coast and went into the interior and kidnapped Africans.

b)

The Europeans fought wars with African nations and used the war captives as slaves.

c)

Africans of one tribe or land would sell or trade Africans of a rival tribe or land to European slavers on the west coast of Africa.

124.

What has increased the incidents of human trafficking (sadly including minors) in the United States, recently?

a)

The illegal immigration crisis

b)

Devastating hurricanes

c)

Rise of the mafia

d)

The Fentanyl Crisis

125.

Slaves in many societies in history have been used to fight wars in the military.

a)

True

b)

False

126.

Which of the following is TRUE concerning "Chattel Slavery"?

a)

Slaves are considered property with no rights and their children are automatically slaves.

b)

It created a system where slaves could earn freedom by fighting in the military and being successful

c)

A slave in Chattel Slavery became a slave because they owed someone a debt they didn't repay.

d)

It made slaves out of convicted criminals and never gave them a chance to earn freedom

127.

Which European nation was the FIRST to dominate ocean navigation (primarily around Africa to Asia) during the Age of Exploration (14th-15th centuries)? (HINT: Prince Henry the Navigator was a key "explorer" here)

a)

England

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

Portugal

128.

Christopher Columbus was the first European during the Age of Exploration to "discover" the New World when he landed on what is known today as the Bahamas. He was Italian, who was turned down by his home land and Portugal when he presented he asked for "sponsoring" of his voyage. Which EUROPEAN NATION finally sponsored Columbus and benefitted for centuries from that decision?

a)

England

b)

Netherlands (the Dutch)

c)

France

d)

Spain

129.

Which of the following was NOT A SIGNIFICANT technology that enabled the "Age of Exploration" by making ocean travel easier?

a)

the Astrolabe

b)

the Caravel

c)

the Magnetic Compass

d)

Improved, more accurate maps.

e)

All of these were important innovations for navigation.

130.

What was the SINGLE BIGGEST reason for loss of life amongst Native Americans during the exploration and colonization phases of the New World by Europe?

a)

Major wars and military battles with Europeans

b)

European genocide of Native Americans by slaughtering them when they conquered them.

c)

European diseases that Natives were unable to naturally conquer.

d)

Mass suicide of Natives who would rather die than be controlled by Europeans.

131.

(True or False)...

Native American diseases that were passed to Europeans were not as lethal (causing death) as European diseases passed to Natives because Europeans had lived near each other and had contact with foreign diseases from Africa and Asia for centuries causing stronger immunity.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

Which of the following was an example of a native New World crop that benefited Europe because it yielded more volume (more food) in the same space needed to grow it?

a)

Wheat

b)

Grapes

c)

Olives

d)

Potato

133.

Which TWO (much choose both correctly) New World commodities (items of value) were the most significant for Europe's prosperity in the "Columbian Exchange"?

a)

Bullion (Gold or Silver)

b)

Industrial machines

c)

Cash Crops (tobacco, cotton, etc.)

d)

Grains (wheat, oats, barley, etc.)

134.

As evidenced by the SINGLE MOST SPOKEN language in the Americas today, which European nation colonized more of the New World during the era of colonization?

a)

England

b)

Spain

c)

France

d)

Portugal

135.

The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement that was negotiated with the help of the Pope in order to prevent two "Catholic nations" in Europe from going to war over land in the New World after the Age of Exploration. What TWO nations were given specific land in the Americas they could conquer, divided by the Pope? (Hint: they are the two most spoken languages in South America, today)

a)

France and Spain

b)

Spain and Portugal

c)

England and France

d)

Netherlands and Portugal

136.

Many modern historians tell a negative story of Europeans conquering Native Americans during the age of colonization. However, many Christian missionaries (both Catholic and Protestant) worked hard to improve the lives of Native Americans and even advocated for justice for them by their own governments during this time.

a)

True

b)

False

137.

Which of the following was NOT one of the "3 G's" that describe the motivations of explorers and conquerers of the New World during the Age of Exploration?

a)

Glory

b)

Gold

c)

God

d)

Germs

138.

As Columbus set out across the Atlantic, what was he expecting to "discover"?

a)

A shortcut to Asia sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe

b)

The ancient mythical city of Atlantis

c)

A "new" continent the Vikings had written about during the Middle Ages

d)

A land of Giants as described in the Bible.

139.

Where did Columbus think he was when he first hit land in the New World?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

the Philippines

d)

India

140.

(True or False) Both Columbus (Hispaniola, Bahamas) and Cortes (Mexico), Spanish "Conquistadores" encountered dominant Native American tribes that practiced cannibalism, human sacrifice, and other brutal tactics to the other tribes around them.

a)

True

b)

False

141.

Which of the "Revolutions" we covered in class this semester was the FIRST to occur and probably influenced the most revolutions that occured after it?

a)

Brazilian Independence

b)

French Revolution

c)

Haitian Revolution

d)

American Revolution

142.

Which of the Revolutions we covered during the "Revolutionary Age" was ONLY successful slave revolt revolution in history?

a)

Brazilian Independence

b)

American Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

Haitian Revolution

143.

Which of the Revolutions we covered during the "Revolutionary Age" was the bloodiest, most radical and led to the rise of Napoleon?

a)

Brazilian Independence

b)

American Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

Haitian Revolution

144.

Which of the Revolutions we covered during the "Revolutionary Age" was the least bloody and most peaceful transition of leadership?

a)

Brazilian Independence

b)

American Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

Haitian Revolution

145.

Current Events: (2024 Presidential Election) How do you "win" a Presidential election? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

Win the most votes of the people overall in the nation (popular vote)

b)

With 3/4 of the state legislatures and over 1/2 of Congress.

c)

Receive 270 or more electoral votes

d)

Win more total state elections than your opponent.

146.

Current Events: (2024 Presidential Election) What is the term used to describe the states that could vote Republican or Democrat because they are pretty evenly split?

a)

Partisan

b)

Politico

c)

Swing

d)

Moderate

147.

Current Events: (2024 Presidential Election) Going into the election in November about how many states were considered "swing states" that would determine the election?

a)

7

b)

17

c)

27

d)

37

148.

Current Events: (2024 Presidential Election) How many swing states did President-Elect Trump win in the 2024 Election (leading to his victory)?

a)

1/3 of them

b)

1/2 of them

c)

3/4 of them

d)

All of them

149.

Which famous author wrote the classic novel, "A Christmas Carol" as a statement against the negative consequences of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?

a)

Ernest Hemingway

b)

Frederich Engles

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Charles Dickens

150.

Which of the following is an accurate "symbolism" of the Industrial Revolution in "A Christmas Carol"?

a)

Scrooge represented the wealthy industrialists who had no sympathy for the masses of people in poverty.

b)

Tiny Tim represented the epidemic of Child Cancer that plagued the Industrial Revolution

c)

The "3 Ghosts of Christmas (past, present, future)" represented the 3 Kings of the Industrial era.

d)

Scrooge's transformation from heartless to heartfelt represented the trend wealthy industrialists were experiencing as they began serving society more often