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WorksheetsHistory Knowledge Bowl Quiz
Total questions: 142
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
The Magna Carta......
Limited the power of King John and ensured he followed the law
Allowed the French Protestants to freely practice
Made Christianity the dominant religion
Pardoned Henry XVI
An Oligarchy is
a Russian Monarchy
A government run by a few wealthy people
a military dictatorship
an arranged marriage between uncle and niece
a dinosaur with wheels
Eurocentrism is
illegal in most states
The concept that Europeans are the most civilized and that history should be viewed from their lense is
The idea that Europe should always be in the middle of the map
the idea that European nations should control the UN bc the earliest forms of humanity began there
What made Timbuktu so influential
They defeated the Persians in order to control Spain
It was a cosmopolitan city on the Northern Coast of Africa
It was the greatest hair band of the Medieval Era
it was a center for trade in Western Africa, it was also built into an academic and cultural center.
Heliocentrism
the theory that the sun revolves around the earth
The concept that the equator is always in the center facing the sun
Spanish Ice Cream
the theory that the Earth revolves around the sun
what is a fealty
The agreement between lord and vassal over land rental
The money and gifts a father gives a man for marrying his daughter
a Medieval fetus
the program that men went through to become a knight
diplomacy, international relations, interactions between nations would all be considered
geopolitical
geocentric
United Nations
Empire building activities
Which resource were kingdoms in Western Sub-Saharan Africa known for
People in Europe relied on goods traded along
Filial piety is
An Asian Social Hierarchical system
The idea that children are to honor their parents
Italian sports car
The idea that children should always take on the same career as their parents
In Buddhism, what is Nirvana
a 90s grunge band
the final stage of reincarnation, when the soul implodes
when someone reaches enlightenment, the goal of Buddhism
What do we call a man who does all the things - artistic, writes, studies sciences, etc.
a Try-Hard
A Journeyman
An Actor
Renaissance Man
Geocentrism is
the believe that the sun is the center of the universe
the belief that everything in the universe revolves around the Earth
impossible bc the world is flat
The Spanish Inquisition ended with
Jews and Muslims being expelled from the Iberian Peninsula
Galileo being put under house arrest
Great Britain fought the Chinese in the Opium wars bc
The Chinese were smuggling poppies into London
They wanted to sell the drug in China for profit
The Chinese didn't want British goods
The Chinese burnt the trade ports of the city of Opium to the ground
What were guilds?
private clubs for wealthy land owners
A group formed during the Middle Ages who developed standards for quality, sale price of product, and decided who could have entry into trade
A secret group of female apothecaries who worked together to develop poisons to rid Rome of abusive men
cheap metals that were dipped in gold paint and sold to unsuspecting church members at town fairs
Match the characteristics to the correct label
Renewed study of Greek and Latin
professional artists
emphasis on humanism
tyranny
corruption
oppression and over taxation
strict social classes
church validates system
small local kingdoms
match the characteristic to the correct list
Slave trade with Europe
wealth from gold
Mansa Musa
influence of merchants brings Islam
Timbuktu
City-States
egalitarian culture
trade in animal hides
Trade by sea with India and Middle East
Christianity in Ethiopia
categories to distinguish people into “us and them” by ethnicity, race, religion, or nationality. The main preventive measure at this early stage is to develop universalistic institutions that transcend ethnic or racial divisions, that actively promote tolerance and understanding, and that promote classifications that transcend the divisions - which stage of genocide is this
An apprentice is someone
a merchant from the Mali Empire
a college student
someone who was literate during the middle ages
Who is learning a skilled trade
What were the characteristics of each?
disease killed off crops
led to 2 million new US immigrants in the 1850s
exacerbated by British crop quotas
Ukraine
mad made famine
targeted specific ethinic group
could have been prevented
famine created by Soviet Union
forced collectivized farming
label this list: Genocide, loss of cultural identity, loss of control over natural resources, generational poverty, corruption
impacts of imperialization and colonization
stages of genocide
causes of the Magna Carta
absolutism
impacts of educational decline in the 3rd world
Label the diagram.
Which one of these principles are not found in the Magna Carta?
Limited Government
Trial by Jury
Stronger control by Parliament
Abolishing the Monarchy
Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta?
King Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth I
King John
King Richard I
Who was the main leader of the Civil Rights Movement?
Thurgood Marshall
Rosa Parks
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jackie Robinson
What was the major goal of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?
to gain U.S. citizenship and representation in Congress
to relocate American Indians to urban Areas
to obtain greater understanding of the American-Indian point of view
to end segregation American Indians in public places
Cesar Chavez, Hector Garci, and Betty Friedan were similar in that the all-
were members of the Black Panther Movement
were leaderrs in the fight for civil rights and equal opportunity
opposed the non-violent approach to obtaining civil rights
had as their main goal the achivement of greater opportunities for women
What did the Women's Liberation Movement see as its major goal in the 1960s?
obtaining the right to vote for women
guaranteeing women equal pay for equal work
enabling women to stay at home as well as work
laws that would allow women to own property
What has been an impact of the Chicano Mural Movement on American Society?
It has raised fears of increased bias against Mexican Americans
It brought about alarm of another culture influencing the United States
It led people to a heightened appreciation of Mexican-American culture
It expanded the consitutional rights of most Mexican-Americans
How did the approach of the Black Panters differ from the methods used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Black Panthers were willing to use violence, while Dr. King used only non-violence
Black Panters believed in non violence, while Dr. King favored civil disobedience
Black Panthers sought to use the court system, while Fr. King preferred passive resistance
Black Panters employed peaceful demonstrations, while Dr. King favored sit-ins and freedom rides
What contribution did Betty Friedan make to the movement for women's rights?
She campaigned for women's suffrage
She championed the rights of poor women
She demanded greater career opportunites fo middle class women
She agitated for the rights of African-American women
Which action led to the changes shown in the bar graph
passage of the Civil Righs Act of 1964
the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
the introduction of Head Start programs
an increase in the number of nonpublic schools
What American Indian viewpoint does the cartoonist support?
Illegal immigrants should not be allowed to settle on American Indian Reservations
European settlers took American Indian lands
Government efforts to restrict immigration should be supported
American Indians should support government efforts to stop illegal imigration
The data in the chart shows that between 1960 and 1990--
women's earnings compared to men's remained unchanged
most higher paying jobs were still not legally open to women
the government passed laws that successfully gave women equal jobs
the earning gap between men and women only slightly improved
Which book played a role in changing attitudes about traditional gender roles in American society?
Common Sense
How the Other Half Lives
The Jungle
The Feminine Mystique
What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
to end racial segregation
to reduce prejudice against Mexican-American immigrants
to reform prison conditions
to improve living conditions for Native American Indians
Which statement accurately describes the trend of African American voter registration in the map?
The Voting Rights Act had little impact on voter registration in the South
Voter registration increased in the South
Fewer African Americans registered to vote
Passage of the Voting Rights Act ended racial discrimination in the South
What was the significance of sending federal troops to protect African-American students in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957?
It led to a federal takeover of many Southern public schools
It strengthened control of education by state governments
It was the first time martial law had been declared in the United States
It showed that the government would enforce court decisions on integration
Which Civil Rights leader also became the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
W.E.B Du Bois
Martin Luther King Jr.
Thurgood Marshall
Rosa Parks
Which conclusion about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s is most valid?
The movement failed to inspire other groups
Civil disobedience successfully brought about legislative changes
All races had a common goal but different ways for achieving them
The movement began violently but ended with peaceful demonstrations
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke of his dream that the United States would reach a time "... when all God's children, black men and white neb,... will be able to join hands..." This speech expressed his desire to--
unite all churches into one religious faith
establish religious freedom for Americans
replace racial segregation with an integrated society
create a separate nation for African Americans within the United States.
The statement, "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever!!" most closely represents the views expressed by --
Dwight Eisenhower
Joseph McCarthy
George Wallace
Thurgood Marshall
How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?
They traveled south from Canada.
They sailed across a narrow strait.
They sailed to Mexico and then drifted north.
They traveled across a land bridge.
What was an effect of Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the Americas?
a reduction in the European population
a delay in future Spanish explorations
a transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas
a war between the Spanish and the French
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
They were challenged by the environment.
They were welcomed by the American Indians.
They quickly established a prosperous settlement.
They found the area already settled by the Dutch.
Because Britain wanted to keep the colonists from fighting with the Native Americans, they created the
Proclamation of 1763
French and Indian War
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
How did some Boston colonists react to the Tea Act?
They forced the British tea ships to return to Britain.
They boarded British ships and dumped tea into the harbor.
They made American Indians destroy the British tea.
They burned crates of British tea along Dorchester Bay.
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
The colonial militia was no match for the well-trained British troops.
The British troops were eager to start a war with the colonies.
The colonists were willing to fight for the right to govern themselves.
The British soldiers were fearful of the colonial militia.
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience.
He wanted the role.
He was very wealthy.
He was highly educated.
Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
to declare war
To influence the colonists to support independence
To share views not expressed by either dominate party
to convince King George III to support American independence
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
to instruct how a country wins its freedom
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
to start the American Revolution
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
the governed.
Parliament.
the king.
God.
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
British land in Canada
the right to punish the Loyalists
land east of the Mississippi River
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
What was a feature of the Great Compromise?
a Senate with two senators from each state
a one-house Congress
a Senate with one senator from each state
an executive branch with two co-presidents
The Three-Fifths Compromise called for each slave to be counted as three-fifths of a person when determining
the number of enslaved population in each state.
representation in each state's legislature.
representation in the House of Representatives.
the amount of taxes slaveholders paid on property.
The Middle Passage refers to
a step in climbing the social ladder.
the route taken to reach New York.
a system of trade between the colonies.
the ocean crossing of the slaves.
At what battle in the War of 1812 was "The Star Spangled Banner" written?
Battle of Washington, D.C.
Battle of Fort McHenry
Battle of Lake Champlain
Battle of New Orleans
What was NOT true of the Battle of New Orleans?
It left thousands of Americans dead and wounded.
It made a hero out of Andrew Jackson.
It was the greatest American victory in the War of 1812.
All of these were results of the War of 1812 except
the United States won the war.
the power of the Federalists decreased.
national pride in the United States grew.
American Indian resistance in the Northwest Territory weakened.
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828?
Republicans
rich upper-class
American Indians
common people
What political party was formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson following the election of 1824?
Democratic
Republican
Federalist
Socialist
During the nullification crisis, what was really being tested?
the right to ignore Supreme Court decisions
the rights of states to override federal laws
the right of states to secede from the United States
the right to pass federal laws that benefited certain regions
Which of these is referred to as “The Trail of Tears”?
the 1828 presidential campaign
the final battle of the War of 1812
the war between the Black Hawks and army
the forced removal of Cherokees from Georgia
What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?
Great Awakening
Monroe Doctrine
Louisiana Purchase
Manifest destiny
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?
It led to war.
It doubled the nation's size.
It limited trade opportunities.
It led to the discovery of a water route across the country.
Which of these was an incentive for settlers to travel to Oregon Country?
fertile farmland
gold deposits
religious freedom
Canadian citizenship
What tribe occupied the Florida territory?
Iroquois
Creek
Seminole
Huron
How did Frederick Douglass spread his message of freedom for all people?
through church sermons
by rising up in revolt
by running for office
through newspapers
Which of these was an obstacle for women who were working to end slavery in the United States?
They were not allowed to attend school.
They could not voice their opinions.
They were not allowed to vote.
They could not travel throughout the country.
In which way were the lives of slaves and women similar?
Neither was able to attend school.
Neither was paid for their work.
Both were considered property.
Both were denied rights.
What was an immediate effect of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?
It led to the nomination of the first congresswoman.
It created an organized campaign for women's rights.
It proposed laws providing equal education for all.
It led to the end of slavery in the United States.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony worked together in the campaign for ___________ rights.
religious
education
women's
African American's
Which two great reform movements did Sojourner Truth represent?
Education reform and ending slavery
Women's rights and education reform
Prison reform and treatment of the mentally ill
Women's rights and ending slavery
In the North
cities were crowded, dirty, and had no sewage.
there were less trains and less cities than the South.
the economy was based primarily on farming and fishing.
African Americans enjoyed many rights such as voting, serving on juries, and attending the same schools as whites.
The economy in the South was based on which of these?
shipbuilding
agriculture
banking
mining
How did the invention of the cotton gin impact the South?
Slaves were needed less because machines could do more work than people.
Cotton became the South's most important crop and increased the land and number of slaves used for cotton production.
Cotton mills moved to the North and slavery expanded.
Cotton production slowed and slavery came to an end.
Which of these best describes the Industrial Revolution?
a change from privately owned businesses to government-controlled businesses
a decrease in immigrant labor and an increase in slave labor
a shift from handmade products to machine-made products
a conflict between factory owners in cities
By 1850, which of these was the most efficient way to move goods in the North?
by canal boat
by stagecoach
by steamboat
by railroad
How were goods primarily transported in the South?
by river
by rail
by air
by road
Which of these is one reason that U.S. immigrants settled in the North?
They were attracted by the railroad system.
They were attracted by the good climate.
It offered jobs in mills and factories.
It offered free land.
What was the most important product shipped in the South?
Cotton
Slaves
Indigo
Rice
Which is true of free African Americans living in both the North and the South?
They faced discrimination and racism.
They lived side by side with white Americans.
They had the same rights as everyone else.
They preferred living only with African Americans.
What did Harriet Tubman’s work with the Underground Railroad involve?
As a freed slave, she led others to take a stand against slave owners.
As a freed slave, she bought slaves and then gave them their freedom.
As an escaped slave, she guided slaves from the South to freedom.
As an escaped slave, she opened a school for those who traveled to Canada.
Which of these best describes the Underground Railroad?
people who caught fugitive slaves and returned them to owners
a transportation system that moved slaves to freedom at night
a series of tunnels used to move slaves to free states
people who secretly helped slaves escape to the North
In what way did the Compromise of 1850 appease the South?
It required the Underground Railway to be disbanded.
It included a law requiring the return of escaped slaves.
It provided an end to the slave trade in Washington, D.C.
It created new taxes for railroad construction.
What was the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dred Scott case?
that African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court
that African American rights were protected by the Constitution
that slavery diminished the national character
that slavery should be abolished by executive order
What did John Brown hope to achieve by his raid at Harpers Ferry?
to bring attention to the conflict between the North and the South
to bring the two sides together to form a new compromise
to create a revolution that would lead to a war between the states
to create a slave rebellion that would bring an end to slavery
The following events led to the Civil War EXCEPT
The Great Compromise
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin
The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860
What was the effect of South Carolina and other Southern states seceding from the Union to form the Confederate States of America?
They formed an independent country that lasted for over 10 years.
The North peacefully negotiated for the South to rejoin the Union.
The South invaded the North to try to take over the entire continent.
The North and South fought a civil war.
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared that
slaves in Confederate states were free.
slaves in U.S. territories were free.
slaves throughout the world were free.
slaves in Union slave states were free.
Which of these describes General Sherman’s march through Georgia?
a defeat for both armies
a peaceful end to the conflict
an example of total war
the bloodiest battle of the war
Who won the American Civil War?
Confederate States of America (The South)
United States of America (The North)
