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Social Studies Benchmark Practice

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 3hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Sui dynasty known for?

a)

Separating Northern and Southern China

b)

Reunifying China

2.

Buddhism became popular during the Tang Dynasty becuase

a)

Missionaries brought Buddhism from India

b)

Buddhism taught that taught how people could escape suffering

c)

It was spread along trade routes such as the Silk Road

d)

all of the above

3.

Complete the cause & effect relationship below:

Cause: Farmers import new types of rice.

Effect: ?

a)

Many people converted to Buddhism out of thanks for the new rice.

b)

Farmers were now able to grow rice along the Yellow River.

c)

Rice grows very efficiently, resulting in conflict because of the competition.

d)

Rice grows more efficiently, increasing the population.

4.

Which Song advancement likely helped the spread of ideas through books and writing?

a)

paper money

b)

canals

c)

moveable type

d)

gunpowder

5.

Around 1200 CE, this person unified the Mongol Empire

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Confucius

d)

Marco Polo

6.
This map shows the _________ empire
a)
Mongol
b)
Tong
c)
Khan
d)
Byzantine
7.

Kublai Khan etablished a new dyansty when he ruled over China. He called this dyansty the _____________

a)

Shang

b)

Yuan

c)

Song

d)

Tang

8.

________________ was allegedly the most famous European to viists China during years of Mongolian rule.

a)

Columbus

b)

Marco Polo

c)

John Wayne

d)

Tom Brady

9.
How did Genghis Khan succeed as a conqueror?
a)
through brilliant military strategy, organization, and ruthlessness
b)
through conquering only empires that had become weak
c)
through dressing his soldiers as warriors of the opposing country
d)
through being extremely nice to his enemies
10.

the traditional religion of Japan based on the worship and respect for nature and ancestors

a)

Shinto

b)

meditation

c)

haiku

d)

novel

11.

a ruler who brought elements of Chinese culture to Japan

a)

Prince Shotoku

b)

Wendi

c)

Lady Murasaki Shikibu

d)

Buddha

12.

a large landowner in medieval Japan

a)

emperor

b)

daimyo

c)

samurai

d)

shogun

13.

Under Sui emperor Yangdi, China was able to build the ___________. This allowed for the Chinese to ship goods from North to South China, greatly increasing China's overall economy.

a)

Grand Rapids

b)

Grand Canal

c)

Great Wall of China

d)

Great Wall of Panda Express

14.

a military leader who ruled on the emperor's behalf

a)

emperor

b)

daimyo

c)

samurai

d)

shogun

15.

Who was the military general that ruled in Japan in the Emperor's name?

a)

Emperor

b)

Shogun

c)

Daimyo

d)

Samurai

e)

Peasants

16.

How did the Heian Period impact Japanese culture?

a)

the Bubonic Plague destroyed the population

b)

industrialization strengthened the economy

c)

Christianity became the most popular religion

d)

Japanese art and literature became more unique

17.

Byzantine Empire

a)

Ancient Greek city; renamed Constantinople and would be the capital city of the Byzantine Empire

b)

The Eastern Roman Empire, which survived after fall of Western Roman Empire; capital city was Constantinople

c)

Warlike people who migrated from Asia into territory controlled by Germanic tribes, forcing them to move into areas controlled by Rome

18.
Who moved the the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantine?
a)
Diocletian
b)
Constantine
c)
Theodosius I
d)
Justinian
19.

The city of _____________ was the capital of the Eastern Byzantine Empire.

a)

Alexandria

b)

Rome

c)

Istanbul

d)

Constantinople

20.
The Byzantine Empire reached its peak under the leadership of...
a)
Theodora
b)
Justinian
c)
Tribonian
d)
Henry IV
21.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?
a)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
b)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
c)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
d)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks
22.

Emperor Justinian revised the Roman laws which then became known as?

a)

Justinian's Code

b)

Hammurani's Code

c)

The Da Vinci Code

d)

Chaussard's Code

23.

Which statement is true about the city of Constantinople?

a)

It sat at the location of many trade system

b)

It was able to prosper despite having no harbor

c)

It cut all cultural ties with Rome

24.
Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.
a)
Hagia Sophia
b)
National Cathedral
c)
Notre Dame
d)
Taj Mahal
25.

Cultural diffusion means?

a)

sharing of secrets

b)

sharing and spreading of culture

c)

practice of one religion such as Christianity

26.

In what city was the prophet Muhammad born?

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Antioch

c)

Mecca

d)

Medina

27.

The fundamental beliefs of Islam are called the:

a)

The Five Pillars

b)

The Ten Commandments

c)

The Four Noble Truths

d)

The Beatitudes

28.

What is the language of Islam?

a)

Greek

b)

Hebrew

c)

Arabic

d)

Latin

29.

What does the diagram show?

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Hajj

c)

The way to Disneyland

d)

Baja 1000 race course

30.

Where do Muslim's worship?

a)

Church

b)

Synagogue

c)

Mosque

d)

Temple

31.

In 1453, the Ottomans ended the Byzantine Empire by capturing what city?

a)

Cordoba

b)

Mecca

c)

Balkans

d)

Constantinople

32.
He is the Conqueror because he took over Constantinople.
a)
Suleyman I
b)
Ossman the Great
c)
Ottoman III
d)
Mehmed II
33.

One of the reasons for the wealth of the Ottoman Empire was

a)

its control over the Eastern Mediterranean

b)

because they found the Americas first

c)

strong diplomatic ties with the Genghis Khan

34.
what made Istanbul a center for trade?
a)
it's location on the Mediterranean Sea
b)
It's location between Europe and the Middle East
c)
It was already an established city
d)
all of these
35.

He was a king of the Mali empire and was considered the richest man to ever live.

a)

Mansa Musa

b)

Askia Muhammad

c)

Suni Ali

d)

Pumba

36.

This was traded for gold and was considered to have the same worth pound for pound.

a)

millet

b)

salt

c)

books

d)

textiles

37.
List the 3 West African kingdoms in chronological order.
a)
Ghana, Mali and Songhai
b)
Mali, Songhai and Ghana
c)
Songhai, Ghana and Mali
d)
Ghana, Songhai and Mali
38.

These are the two valuable trade goods that made West Africa rich

a)

gold and salt

b)

silk and jade

c)

spices and tea

d)

silk and gold

39.

Mansa Musa became famous during the Hajj he took to...

a)

Mecca

b)

Medina

c)

Cairo

d)

Timbuktu

40.

A caravan is

a)

a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert

b)

a car that is large and shaped like a van

c)

giving money or goods to a ruler or country for protection

41.

A pilgrimage is a

a)

a journey to a holy place

b)

person who attended the first Thanksgiving

c)

a group of people or animals traveling on a long journey

42.
What did Serf's rely on from the Nobles in the manorial system?
a)
Food
b)
Shelter
c)
Protection
d)
Cost of Living
43.
A ________ is a warrior in medieval Europe who fought on horseback.
a)
serf
b)
lord
c)
knight
d)
manor
44.
________ is a political system in which nobles are granted lands in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection.
a)
feudalism
b)
manor
c)
vassal
d)
knight
45.
This person is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church
a)
Pope
b)
President
c)
Priest
d)
peasant
46.

While he was king of the Franks, Charlemagne was also crowned the...

a)

King of Germany

b)

King of England

c)

Eastern Roman Emperor

d)

Holy Roman Emperor

47.

Why did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?

a)

Charlemagne invaded and destroyed Rome.

b)

Charlemagne stopped a Muslim invasion.

c)

Charlemagne became the pope.

d)

Charlemagne helped protect the pope.

48.

With the crowning of Charlemagne –

a)

a greater division within the Roman Empire occurred

b)

the Ottoman Empire gained control of most of Europe.

c)

the political influence of the Church increased.

d)

the Vikings were expelled from Europe.

49.
This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215.  Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?
a)
knights 
b)
nobles
c)
peasants
d)
serfs
50.
Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?
a)
It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
b)
It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
c)
It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
d)
It determined England's physical boundaries
51.
This system was used to run life in England during the Middle Ages.
a)
Communism
b)
Feudalism
c)
Institutionalism
d)
Marxism
52.
What did the Magna Carta do?
a)
Gave more power to the King
b)
Limited the power of the King
c)
Got rid of the Feudal System in England
d)
Gave more power to the Common People
53.

The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following?

a)

Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury

b)

No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury

c)

Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law

d)

All of these are true

54.

What major change did William the Conqueror introduce to England's government?

a)

The establishment of a modified feudal system

b)

The abolition of monarchy

c)

The creation of a democratic parliament

d)

The separation of church and state

55.

What were the changes after the Battle of Hastings?

a)

French became the language of English Royalty.

b)

The king became the supreme ruler over the land.

c)

Many castles & churches were built.

d)

English became the language of French rulers.

56.

Why do many scholars consider the Battle of Hastings to be the biggest event in English history?

a)

It paved the wave for a spree of castle- and church-building.

b)

It destroyed the English aristocracy & put people from Normandy in charge.

c)

It ended the rule of Edward the Confessor.

d)

It led to the establishment of feudalism in England.

57.

What was one main source of conflict between the European monarchs and the pope during the Middle Ages?

a)

The pope wanted the power to crown an emperor who would support him.

b)

They both wanted the power to appoint bishops who were loyal to them.

c)

They both wanted the power to tax nobles without their consent.

d)

The monarchs wanted the power to choose a pope by a secret ballot.

58.

Why did people join in the Crusades?

a)

They thought it would help them gain land

b)

They thought it would help them get rich.

c)

They thought it would help them get into heaven.

d)

All of these answers

59.

What was the result of the First Crusade?

a)

The crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem.

b)

The crusaders were defeated and returned home.

c)

The crusaders never made it to Jerusalem.

60.

What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?

a)

Stephen Harding

b)

Pope Urban II

c)

Saint Benedict

61.

Which Muslim leader helped retake Jerusalem in 1186 CE?

a)

Saladin

b)

Hugh Capet

c)

Richard I

d)

Frederick I

62.

What two countries fought in the Hundred Years War?

a)

Germany and Italy

b)

England and France

c)

France and the Holy Roman Empire

d)

Spain and Africa

63.

What became more important as a result of the Hundred Years War?

a)

Knights

b)

Castles

c)

Longbows

d)

Latin

64.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Hundred Years War?

a)

Feudalism became more powerful

b)

The borders of England and France were set

c)

It increased the forces of nationalism

d)

Joan of Arc became a martyr

65.

Which of the following BEST explains how Joan of Arc impacted the Hundred Years War?

a)

She inspired French troops and rallied them to victory

b)

She allied with the English and conspired against the French

c)

She worked with the Pope and helped end the war peacefully

d)

She created new laws and helped women get fair treatment

66.

What was the main GOAL of the Reconquista?

a)

To eliminate foreign trade on the Iberian Peninsula and make it self-sufficient

b)

To push the Muslims out of the Iberian Peninsula and make it all Catholic

c)

To make a truce with the Jews and develop the banking industry

d)

To work with the Pope and force all Muslims and Jews to become Catholic

67.
What is an inquisition?
a)
A journey undertaken to worship at a holy place
b)
A series of investigations designed to find and judge heretics
c)
The Latin word meaning "Great Charter"
d)
The Spanish word for "Reconquest" 
68.

How did the Black Death spread?

a)

Bacteria carried by fleas

b)

Jews poisoning drinking water

c)

Lepers open wounds

d)

Position of planets

69.

How did the Bubonic Plague contibute to the decline of Feudalism?

a)

Killed off everyone in the Feudal system

b)

Gave more power to the clergy allowing them to gain more land and taxes

c)

Desperate need for workers and now workers could demand more rights

d)

Stopped all legal reforms which gave power back to its original owners

70.

About how many people died of the disease?

a)

40 million

b)

10 million

c)

1.2 billion

d)

25 million

71.

True or False: The Black Death had a negative impact on the feudal system of Europe

a)

True

b)

False

72.

• Venetian explorer who visited the court of Kublai Khan

• One of the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China

• Travels increased the interest of Europeans in the lands of the East


Who is described above?

a)

Marco Polo

b)

Ferdinand Magellan

c)

Vasco da Gama

d)

Christopher Columbus

73.

Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

a)

Rueben

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Aristotle

74.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

a)

dominance of the church

b)

constant feudal warfare

c)

lack of any governance

d)

increased interest in the arts

75.

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

a)

the Louvre

b)

the Coliseum

c)

the Sistine Chapel

d)

the Eiffel Tower

76.

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

a)

the humanist movement

b)

the removal of the pope

c)

the burning of bibles

d)

the invention of movable type

77.
On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?
a)
Spain
b)
England
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
78.
What did the Catholic Church sell to forgive sins?
a)
Forgiveness
b)
Sacraments
c)
Indulgences
d)
Confession
79.
Which German priest started the Reformation?
a)
John Calvin
b)
Henry VIII
c)
Pope Paul III
d)
Martin Luther
80.
Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church was called what?
a)
Criticism of the Catholic Church
b)
95 Theses
c)
101 Problems with Catholics
d)
Chicken Soup for the Catholic Soul
81.
John Calvin believed in ________________.
a)
Free Will
b)
Pre-Destination
c)
Purgatory
d)
Indulgences
82.

Which of Henry VIII's daughters became a successful English queen, allowing religious toleration?

a)
Elizabeth I
b)
Mary I
c)
Joanna I
d)
Victoria I
83.
What was the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation called?
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Reconquista
c)
Council of Trent
d)
Thirty Years' War
84.
What was the meeting where Catholic officials reformed the church?
a)
Council of Trent
b)
Peace of Westphalia
c)
English Reformation
d)
Treaty of Nantes
85.
What historical invention allowed Reformers like Martin Luther to reach a large audience and challenge the Church?
a)
train
b)
plane
c)
internet
d)
printing press
86.

What helped the rapid spread of new ideas during the Protestant Reformation?

a)

Improved personal hygiene and greater access to healthcare

b)

Invention of the printing press and increased literacy

c)

Support of the Pope as the head of the Roman Catholic Church

d)

Vast road system crossing Europe and linking urban centers

87.
What is the heliocentric theory?
a)
There is no sun
b)
The sun is smaller than the Earth
c)
The sun is the center of the universe
d)
The Earth in the center of the universe
88.
What did the geocentric theory state?
a)
The sun was at the center of the universe
b)
The earth was at the center of the universe
89.
What did Galileo Improve?
a)
The astrolabe
b)
the stars
c)
The Telescope
d)
cat food.
90.
Galileo was tried for heresy because he argued  
a)
That heaven did not exist
b)
That Earth revolved around the sun
c)
Against the law of gravity
d)
That the sun revolved around the Earth
91.
According to Copernicus, the sun  
a)
Revolved around the earth
b)
Was the center of the Universe
c)
Was the biggest star
d)
 Had many moons
92.
What did Kepler add to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory?  
a)
That Jupiter had four moons
b)
That the planets revolved around the earth 
c)
That the sun was the biggest star
d)
That the planets move in eliptical (oval shaped) orbits around the sun
93.
Three motivations for European explorers: God, Gold, and ______.
a)
Grace
b)
Glory
c)
Greed
d)
Glaciers
94.
Who sponsored Portuguese fleets that sailed along the western coast of Africa?
a)
Prince Henry the Navigator
b)
Queen Isabella
c)
Christopher Columbus
d)
Ferdinand Magellan 
95.
How was Ferdinand Magellan able to prove the Earth was round?
a)
He circumnavigated the Earth by ship from Spain and back again
b)
He opened up a school of navigation to educate the people
c)
He came up with Magellan's Mathematical Equation to prove it
d)
Christopher Columbus confirmed his theory on his voyage
96.

This Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca civilization.

a)

Francisco de Gama

b)

Ferdinand Magellan

c)

Franz Ferdinand

d)

Francisco Pizarro

97.

This famous Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec civilization.

a)

Francisco Pizarro

b)

Hernan Cortez

c)

Amerigo Vespucci

d)

Christopher Columbus

98.
What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World?
a)
To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia
b)
To circumnavigate the world in the name of Italy
c)
To launch a surprise attack the enemies of Spain by sea
d)
To find the city of gold in southern Africa
99.

Terraced the hills to create farmland

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

100.

Built 10,000 miles of roads & bridges

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

101.

Had a 365 day calendar & concept of zero

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

102.

Designed chinampas or floating gardens

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

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