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WorksheetsEAP-History Quiz
Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
A king or queen is called a:
Courtier
Noble
Monarch
Chief
A person who attends a king or queen at court is a:
Knight
Merchant
Aristocrat
Courtier
People of high social class are called:
Colonists
Nobility
Warriors
Traders
A medieval warrior is called a:
Combatant
Knight
Fighter
Chivalrous one
Someone who buys and sells goods is a:
Porter
Peddler
Trader
Merchant
A person who carries things is called a:
Servant
Porter
Apprentice
Slave
A person forced to work against their will is a:
Laborer
Worker
Slave
Apprentice
Someone who enters and takes over a place is a(n):
Explorer
Pioneer
Settler
Invader
A person who fights is called a:
Warrior
Knight
Soldier
Invader
Someone who first explores or settles a new area is a:
Explorer
Pioneer
Settler
Seafarer
A person who lives in a new area is a:
Explorer
Pioneer
Settler
Nomad
A person from your family line is your:
Successor
Pharoah
Decendant
Ancestor
Your family's origins are your:
Legacy
Ancestry
Heritage
Lineage
A leader of a group is called a:
Senior
Ruler
Chief
Director
A person believed to have spiritual powers is a:
witchdoctor
Archaeologist
Chief
King
Someone learning a skill is a(n):
Professional
Beginner
Apprentice
Expert
The process of learning a skill is called:
Schooling
Studying
Education
Apprenticeship
A person who made and repair object made of Iron is a:
Craftsman
Blacksmith
worker
Smith
A person who studies human societies is a(n):
Historian
Sociologist
Archaeologist
Anthropologist
A person who studies ancient cultures through artifacts is a(n):
Anthropologist
Paleontologist
Historian
Archaeologist
A person who studies dinosaurs is a:
Biologist
Paleontologist
Geologist
Archaeologist
Someone who travels to discover new places is a(n):
Traveler
Wanderer
Adventurer
Explorer
A person who travels or works on the sea is a:
Seafarer
Mariner
Sailor
Navigator
Someone who follows or tracks people or animals is a:
Hunter
Guide
Tracker
Scout
Religious leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:
Bishop
Clergy
Priest
Merchant
Someone who travels to a holy place is a:
Traveler
Wanderer
Pilgrim
Tourist
A table or structure for worship is called a(n):
Altar
Pulpit
Lectern
Podium
A large church is called a:
Pavillion
Bacilica
Cathedral
Abbey
A place where monks or nuns live is a(n):
Abbey
Cloister
Convent
Monastery
A type of church with a dome is a:
Cathedral
Basilica
Chapel
Abbey
A place of worship is called a:
All of the above
Temple
church
Shrine
A large area with buildings for worship is a:
Temple complext
Temple
cathedral
Bacilica
Religious ceremonies or practices are called:
Customs
Traditions
Observances
Rituals
Magic or sorcery is called:
Witchcraft
Enchantment
Sorcery
Spell-casting
Objects from the past, often sacred, are called:
Antiques
Relics
Artifacts
Treasures
Ancient writing systems include all of the following EXCEPT:
Alphabet
Runes
Codes
Hieroglyphics
Stories about gods or heroes are called:
Legends
Mythology
All of the above
Myths
Traditional stories are called:
Legends
Fables
Sagas
All of the above
Traditional stories and customs of a culture are:
Heritage
Folklore
Culture
Traditions
Stories passed down through speech are called:
Folklore
Sagas
Legends
Oral traditions
A fable is a type of:
Traditional narrative
All of the above
Legend
Story
Mythology refers to:
False stories
Stories about gods or heroes
Traditional beliefs
Both B and C
Runes are:
Writing systems
Letters
Symbols
All of the above
Objects made or used by humans are called:
Fragments
Relics
Artifacts
Remains
What is left of something is called:
Artifacts
Rmains
Monument
Structures
A small piece of something is called a:
Fragment
Piece
Bit
object
A place where military weapons and equipment are stored is specifically called an Armoury. Select True or False.
False
True
Objects made of clay are called:
Ceramics
Pottery
Earthenware
Vessels
The process of uncovering artifacts is called:
Digging
Excavation
Unearthing
Mining
Places where excavation occurs are called:
Dig sites
Dig
Excavation sites
All of the above
To discover or dig up is to:
Excavate
Unearth
Discover
Dig
An Aqueduct is an artificial channel, typically in the form of a bridge, used to convey water. Select True or False.
True
False
A notable building or structure is called a:
Building
Structure
Landmark
Monument
A structure to commemorate a person or event is a:
Landmark
Monument
Memorial
Statue
Protective clothing worn in battle is universally referred to as Armour. Select True or False.
True
False
To overcome and take control of a place or people by military force is to Conquer. Select True or False.
True
False
A building in bad condition is called:
Damaged building
Ruin
Derelict
Both B and C
A military building for defense is a:
Castle
Fortress
Fort
Stronghold
A tall structure is called a:
Building
Structure
Tower
Spire
A boat or container is called a:
Ship
Vessel
Container
Both A and B
The terms Company, Battalion, and Regiment all refer to established, organized units of soldiers within a military structure. Select True or False.
True
False
The collective term Weaponry refers only to handheld offensive tools and does not include defensive armaments. Select True or False.
True
False
A Battlefield is the piece of ground on which a battle is or was fought. Select True or False.
True
False
The official armed forces of a country are collectively called the Military. Select True or False.
True
False
The military units of a Battalion and a Regiment are fundamentally the same size and composition. Select True or False.
True
False
To surround a fortified place with armed forces in order to compel its surrender is known as to Lay siege to it. Select True or False.
True
False
A Ziggurat is a type of stepped pyramid structure found primarily in ancient Mesopotamia. Select True or False.
True
False
An Archive is a specific collection of historical records and documents. Select True or False.
True
False
A Cannon is a small, personal firearm carried by a foot soldier. Select True or False.
True
False
The explosive mixture used in historical firearms and cannons is correctly identified as Gunpowder. Select True or False.
True
False
When a place is cut off and surrounded by an enemy force, it is correctly said to be Under siege. Select True or False.
True
False
To cease all resistance and submit to an enemy's authority is accurately defined as to Surrender. Select True or False.
True
False
To Retreat means to advance aggressively against an enemy position. Select True or False.
True
False
A Revolution is a gradual, minor change to a government's policies, typically occurring over a long period. Select True or False.
True
False
To Restore an object or building involves bringing it back to its original condition through repair. Select True or False.
True
False
The phrase Preserve for posterity means to maintain something only for the current generation's enjoyment. Select True or False.
True
False
Heritage and Legacy both describe things that are passed down from one generation to the next, such as traditions or property. Select True or False.
True
False
A Repository is strictly a place for storing precious metals and has no link to documents. Select True or False.
True
False
A Tower is defined as a building that is wider than it is tall. Select True or False.
True
False
A Palace is typically the official residence of a monarch or other distinguished person. Select True or False.
True
False
A Pavilion is a light, usually open building often used for concerts, exhibitions, or shelter. Select True or False.
True
False
The term Dwelling is a formal word for a place where someone lives, like a house or residence. Select True or False.
True
False
A Pillar is a horizontal beam used to provide support to a ceiling. Select True or False.
True
False
Mosaics are created by arranging together small colored pieces of stone, glass, or other material. Select True or False.
True
False
To Carve means to produce an object or design by cutting away material from a hard substance. Select True or False.
True
False
The supreme ruler of ancient Egypt was known by the title Pharaoh. Select True or False.
True
False
The Parthenon is the massive ancient Roman amphitheater located in the city of Rome. Select True or False.
True
False
The term Cemetery is the most common and comprehensive term for a large public burial ground. Select True or False.
True
False
The Colosseum is the massive ancient Roman amphitheater used for gladiator contests and public spectacles. Select True or False.
True
False
The terms Grave, Tomb, and Crypt can all be used as general terms for a burial place. Select True or False.
True
False
The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, power, or prime is called its ________.
Heyday
Twilight
Decline
Aftermath
A Crypt is an underground room or vault often used as a burial place. Select True or False.
True
False
The word Necropolis literally translates from Greek to "city of the dead" and refers to a large cemetery. Select True or False.
True
False
The lung infection caused by a bacterium, characterized by the growth of nodules in the tissues, is ________.
Influenza
Anthrax
Pertussis
Tuberculosis
A quantity of valuable objects, such as gold, jewels, or other riches, is known as ________.
Treasure
Bounty
Fortune
Loot
Small, lightweight boats propelled by a single paddle, such as a kayak, are generally referred to as a ________. Choose the best term.
Tram
Canoe
Raft
Dinghy
Waterways refer to navigable channels, such as rivers, canals, and other routes for water travel. Select True or False.
True
False
Catacombs are underground tunnels and recesses used as an extensive cemetery. Select True or False.
True
False
A territory under the political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country is known as a ________.
Protectorate
Province
Municipality
Colony
A Sarcophagus is a stone coffin, typically one adorned with sculpture or inscription. Select True or False.
True
False
A deep, broad ditch, typically filled with water, surrounding a castle or fortification for defense is called a ________. Choose the best term.
Aqueduct
Trench
Canal
Moat
The historical name given to the western frontier of the United States during its period of exploration and settlement is the ________.
Wild West
Rust Belt
Deep South
New England
A Graveyard is a general term for a place where bodies are buried, often associated with a church. Select True or False.
True
False
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration or research, is called an ________. Choose the best term.
Expedition
Pilgrimage
Migration
Excursion
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport is to ________. Choose the best term.
Navigate
Steer
Sail
Drift
The destruction of a ship at sea, or the remains of a vessel that has been wrecked, is called a ________. Choose the best term.
Flotsam
Capsize
Shipwreck
Grounding
A room or building where treasure, money, or other valuable items are stored is the ________.
Treasury
Armory
Vault
Bank
The border between two countries, or the furthest limit of a country's settled territory before wilderness, is known as the ________.
Frontier
Boundary
Coastline
Hinterland
A group of travelers, especially merchants or pilgrims, journeying together across a desert or through hostile territory is called a ________.
Caravan
Convoy
Crusade
Pilgrimage
A long journey involving travel by sea or in space is called a ________.
Voyage
Excursion
Commute
Migration
A long and distinct period of history characterized by particular events or features is called an ________.
Era
Epoch
Moment
Trend
Having a high degree of complexity, refinement, or worldliness is known as ________.
Sophisticated
Rustic
Primitive
Simplistic
The lifestyle of a person or people that moves from one place to another rather than living permanently in one place is described as ________.
Nomadic
Sedentary
Urban
Pastoral
Relating to or denoting the earliest ages or periods of time, or being simple and basic, is described as ________.
Primitive
Modern
Ornate
Industrial
A large group of people organized into a community with shared customs, laws, and institutions is called a ________.
Family
Tribe
Society
Congregation
All future generations of people collectively are referred to as ________.
Posterity
Ancestry
Contemporaries
Predecessors
Something that is passed down from the past, such as an achievement, a challenge, or a tradition, is called a ________.
Rumor
Souvenir
Relic
Legacy
An extensive group of states or countries placed under the control of a single supreme sovereign power is an ________.
Empire
Federation
Republic
Commune
A factual written account of historical events in order of time is specifically known as a ________.
Memoir
Chronicle
Legend
Editorial
Historical documents or data that provide evidence of the past are collectively referred to as ________.
Records
Artifacts
Folklore
Monuments
The serious epidemic of the ________ killed millions of people in medieval Europe.
Great Famine
Spanish Flu
Black Death
Plague of Justinian
A serious bacterial infection affecting the digestive system, characterized by fever and intestinal irritation, is ________.
Gastritis
Dysentery
Hepatitis
Typhoid
A severe, acute infectious disease of the small intestine, contracted from infected water and causing severe watery diarrhea, is ________.
Scurvy
Measles
Malaria
Cholera
The highly contagious viral disease that was successfully eradicated worldwide through a massive vaccination campaign is ________.
Smallpox
Polio
Measles
Tetanus
A chronic infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and upper respiratory tract is ________.
Don't know
Leprosy
Scarlet Fever
Ringworm
The common term for an acute, highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages is ________.
Influenza
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Tuberculosis
