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EAP-History Quiz

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A king or queen is called a:

a)

Courtier

b)

Noble

c)

Monarch

d)

Chief

2.

A person who attends a king or queen at court is a:

a)

Knight

b)

Merchant

c)

Aristocrat

d)

Courtier

3.

People of high social class are called:

a)

Colonists

b)

Nobility

c)

Warriors

d)

Traders

4.

A medieval warrior is called a:

a)

Combatant

b)

Knight

c)

Fighter

d)

Chivalrous one

5.

Someone who buys and sells goods is a:

a)

Porter

b)

Peddler

c)

Trader

d)

Merchant

6.

A person who carries things is called a:

a)

Servant

b)

Porter

c)

Apprentice

d)

Slave

7.

A person forced to work against their will is a:

a)

Laborer

b)

Worker

c)

Slave

d)

Apprentice

8.

Someone who enters and takes over a place is a(n):

a)

Explorer

b)

Pioneer

c)

Settler

d)

Invader

9.

A person who fights is called a:

a)

Warrior

b)

Knight

c)

Soldier

d)

Invader

10.

Someone who first explores or settles a new area is a:

a)

Explorer

b)

Pioneer

c)

Settler

d)

Seafarer

11.

A person who lives in a new area is a:

a)

Explorer

b)

Pioneer

c)

Settler

d)

Nomad

12.

A person from your family line is your:

a)

Successor

b)

Pharoah

c)

Decendant

d)

Ancestor

13.

Your family's origins are your:

a)

Legacy

b)

Ancestry

c)

Heritage

d)

Lineage

14.

A leader of a group is called a:

a)

Senior

b)

Ruler

c)

Chief

d)

Director

15.

A person believed to have spiritual powers is a:

a)

witchdoctor

b)

Archaeologist

c)

Chief

d)

King

16.

Someone learning a skill is a(n):

a)

Professional

b)

Beginner

c)

Apprentice

d)

Expert

17.

The process of learning a skill is called:

a)

Schooling

b)

Studying

c)

Education

d)

Apprenticeship

18.

A person who made and repair object made of Iron is a:

a)

Craftsman

b)

Blacksmith

c)

worker

d)

Smith

19.

A person who studies human societies is a(n):

a)

Historian

b)

Sociologist

c)

Archaeologist

d)

Anthropologist

20.

A person who studies ancient cultures through artifacts is a(n):

a)

Anthropologist

b)

Paleontologist

c)

Historian

d)

Archaeologist

21.

A person who studies dinosaurs is a:

a)

Biologist

b)

Paleontologist

c)

Geologist

d)

Archaeologist

22.

Someone who travels to discover new places is a(n):

a)

Traveler

b)

Wanderer

c)

Adventurer

d)

Explorer

23.

A person who travels or works on the sea is a:

a)

Seafarer

b)

Mariner

c)

Sailor

d)

Navigator

24.

Someone who follows or tracks people or animals is a:

a)

Hunter

b)

Guide

c)

Tracker

d)

Scout

25.

Religious leaders include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Bishop

b)

Clergy

c)

Priest

d)

Merchant

26.

Someone who travels to a holy place is a:

a)

Traveler

b)

Wanderer

c)

Pilgrim

d)

Tourist

27.

A table or structure for worship is called a(n):

a)

Altar

b)

Pulpit

c)

Lectern

d)

Podium

28.

A large church is called a:

a)

Pavillion

b)

Bacilica

c)

Cathedral

d)

Abbey

29.

A place where monks or nuns live is a(n):

a)

Abbey

b)

Cloister

c)

Convent

d)

Monastery

30.

A type of church with a dome is a:

a)

Cathedral

b)

Basilica

c)

Chapel

d)

Abbey

31.

A place of worship is called a:

a)

All of the above

b)

Temple

c)

church

d)

Shrine

32.

A large area with buildings for worship is a:

a)

Temple complext

b)

Temple

c)

cathedral

d)

Bacilica

33.

Religious ceremonies or practices are called:

a)

Customs

b)

Traditions

c)

Observances

d)

Rituals

34.

Magic or sorcery is called:

a)

Witchcraft

b)

Enchantment

c)

Sorcery

d)

Spell-casting

35.

Objects from the past, often sacred, are called:

a)

Antiques

b)

Relics

c)

Artifacts

d)

Treasures

36.

Ancient writing systems include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Alphabet

b)

Runes

c)

Codes

d)

Hieroglyphics

37.

Stories about gods or heroes are called:

a)

Legends

b)

Mythology

c)

All of the above

d)

Myths

38.

Traditional stories are called:

a)

Legends

b)

Fables

c)

Sagas

d)

All of the above

39.

Traditional stories and customs of a culture are:

a)

Heritage

b)

Folklore

c)

Culture

d)

Traditions

40.

Stories passed down through speech are called:

a)

Folklore

b)

Sagas

c)

Legends

d)

Oral traditions

41.

A fable is a type of:

a)

Traditional narrative

b)

All of the above

c)

Legend

d)

Story

42.

Mythology refers to:

a)

False stories

b)

Stories about gods or heroes

c)

Traditional beliefs

d)

Both B and C

43.

Runes are:

a)

Writing systems

b)

Letters

c)

Symbols

d)

All of the above

44.

Objects made or used by humans are called:

a)

Fragments

b)

Relics

c)

Artifacts

d)

Remains

45.

What is left of something is called:

a)

Artifacts

b)

Rmains

c)

Monument

d)

Structures

46.

A small piece of something is called a:

a)

Fragment

b)

Piece

c)

Bit

d)

object

47.

A place where military weapons and equipment are stored is specifically called an Armoury. Select True or False.

a)

False

b)

True

48.

Objects made of clay are called:

a)

Ceramics

b)

Pottery

c)

Earthenware

d)

Vessels

49.

The process of uncovering artifacts is called:

a)

Digging

b)

Excavation

c)

Unearthing

d)

Mining

50.

Places where excavation occurs are called:

a)

Dig sites

b)

Dig

c)

Excavation sites

d)

All of the above

51.

To discover or dig up is to:

a)

Excavate

b)

Unearth

c)

Discover

d)

Dig

52.

An Aqueduct is an artificial channel, typically in the form of a bridge, used to convey water. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

A notable building or structure is called a:

a)

Building

b)

Structure

c)

Landmark

d)

Monument

54.

A structure to commemorate a person or event is a:

a)

Landmark

b)

Monument

c)

Memorial

d)

Statue

55.

Protective clothing worn in battle is universally referred to as Armour. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

To overcome and take control of a place or people by military force is to Conquer. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

A building in bad condition is called:

a)

Damaged building

b)

Ruin

c)

Derelict

d)

Both B and C

58.

A military building for defense is a:

a)

Castle

b)

Fortress

c)

Fort

d)

Stronghold

59.

A tall structure is called a:

a)

Building

b)

Structure

c)

Tower

d)

Spire

60.

A boat or container is called a:

a)

Ship

b)

Vessel

c)

Container

d)

Both A and B

61.

The terms Company, Battalion, and Regiment all refer to established, organized units of soldiers within a military structure. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The collective term Weaponry refers only to handheld offensive tools and does not include defensive armaments. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

A Battlefield is the piece of ground on which a battle is or was fought. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

The official armed forces of a country are collectively called the Military. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

The military units of a Battalion and a Regiment are fundamentally the same size and composition. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

A Ziggurat is a type of stepped pyramid structure found primarily in ancient Mesopotamia. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

An Archive is a specific collection of historical records and documents. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

A Cannon is a small, personal firearm carried by a foot soldier. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

The explosive mixture used in historical firearms and cannons is correctly identified as Gunpowder. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

When a place is cut off and surrounded by an enemy force, it is correctly said to be Under siege. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

To cease all resistance and submit to an enemy's authority is accurately defined as to Surrender. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

To Retreat means to advance aggressively against an enemy position. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

A Revolution is a gradual, minor change to a government's policies, typically occurring over a long period. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

To Restore an object or building involves bringing it back to its original condition through repair. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

The phrase Preserve for posterity means to maintain something only for the current generation's enjoyment. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

A Repository is strictly a place for storing precious metals and has no link to documents. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

A Tower is defined as a building that is wider than it is tall. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

A Palace is typically the official residence of a monarch or other distinguished person. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

A Pavilion is a light, usually open building often used for concerts, exhibitions, or shelter. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

The term Dwelling is a formal word for a place where someone lives, like a house or residence. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A Pillar is a horizontal beam used to provide support to a ceiling. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Mosaics are created by arranging together small colored pieces of stone, glass, or other material. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

To Carve means to produce an object or design by cutting away material from a hard substance. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

The supreme ruler of ancient Egypt was known by the title Pharaoh. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

The Parthenon is the massive ancient Roman amphitheater located in the city of Rome. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

The term Cemetery is the most common and comprehensive term for a large public burial ground. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

The Colosseum is the massive ancient Roman amphitheater used for gladiator contests and public spectacles. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

The terms Grave, Tomb, and Crypt can all be used as general terms for a burial place. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, power, or prime is called its ________.

a)

Heyday

b)

Twilight

c)

Decline

d)

Aftermath

92.

A Crypt is an underground room or vault often used as a burial place. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

The word Necropolis literally translates from Greek to "city of the dead" and refers to a large cemetery. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

The lung infection caused by a bacterium, characterized by the growth of nodules in the tissues, is ________.

a)

Influenza

b)

Anthrax

c)

Pertussis

d)

Tuberculosis

95.

A quantity of valuable objects, such as gold, jewels, or other riches, is known as ________.

a)

Treasure

b)

Bounty

c)

Fortune

d)

Loot

96.

Small, lightweight boats propelled by a single paddle, such as a kayak, are generally referred to as a ________. Choose the best term.

a)

Tram

b)

Canoe

c)

Raft

d)

Dinghy

97.

Waterways refer to navigable channels, such as rivers, canals, and other routes for water travel. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

Catacombs are underground tunnels and recesses used as an extensive cemetery. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

A territory under the political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country is known as a ________.

a)

Protectorate

b)

Province

c)

Municipality

d)

Colony

100.

A Sarcophagus is a stone coffin, typically one adorned with sculpture or inscription. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

A deep, broad ditch, typically filled with water, surrounding a castle or fortification for defense is called a ________. Choose the best term.

a)

Aqueduct

b)

Trench

c)

Canal

d)

Moat

102.

The historical name given to the western frontier of the United States during its period of exploration and settlement is the ________.

a)

Wild West

b)

Rust Belt

c)

Deep South

d)

New England

103.

A Graveyard is a general term for a place where bodies are buried, often associated with a church. Select True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

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.

a)

Expedition

b)

Pilgrimage

c)

Migration

d)

Excursion

105.

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport is to ________. Choose the best term.

a)

Navigate

b)

Steer

c)

Sail

d)

Drift

106.

The destruction of a ship at sea, or the remains of a vessel that has been wrecked, is called a ________. Choose the best term.

a)

Flotsam

b)

Capsize

c)

Shipwreck

d)

Grounding

107.

A room or building where treasure, money, or other valuable items are stored is the ________.

a)

Treasury

b)

Armory

c)

Vault

d)

Bank

108.

The border between two countries, or the furthest limit of a country's settled territory before wilderness, is known as the ________.

a)

Frontier

b)

Boundary

c)

Coastline

d)

Hinterland

109.

A group of travelers, especially merchants or pilgrims, journeying together across a desert or through hostile territory is called a ________.

a)

Caravan

b)

Convoy

c)

Crusade

d)

Pilgrimage

110.

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space is called a ________.

a)

Voyage

b)

Excursion

c)

Commute

d)

Migration

111.

A long and distinct period of history characterized by particular events or features is called an ________.

a)

Era

b)

Epoch

c)

Moment

d)

Trend

112.

Having a high degree of complexity, refinement, or worldliness is known as ________.

a)

Sophisticated

b)

Rustic

c)

Primitive

d)

Simplistic

113.

The lifestyle of a person or people that moves from one place to another rather than living permanently in one place is described as ________.

a)

Nomadic

b)

Sedentary

c)

Urban

d)

Pastoral

114.

Relating to or denoting the earliest ages or periods of time, or being simple and basic, is described as ________.

a)

Primitive

b)

Modern

c)

Ornate

d)

Industrial

115.

A large group of people organized into a community with shared customs, laws, and institutions is called a ________.

a)

Family

b)

Tribe

c)

Society

d)

Congregation

116.

All future generations of people collectively are referred to as ________.

a)

Posterity

b)

Ancestry

c)

Contemporaries

d)

Predecessors

117.

Something that is passed down from the past, such as an achievement, a challenge, or a tradition, is called a ________.

a)

Rumor

b)

Souvenir

c)

Relic

d)

Legacy

118.

An extensive group of states or countries placed under the control of a single supreme sovereign power is an ________.

a)

Empire

b)

Federation

c)

Republic

d)

Commune

119.

A factual written account of historical events in order of time is specifically known as a ________.

a)

Memoir

b)

Chronicle

c)

Legend

d)

Editorial

120.

Historical documents or data that provide evidence of the past are collectively referred to as ________.

a)

Records

b)

Artifacts

c)

Folklore

d)

Monuments

121.

The serious epidemic of the ________ killed millions of people in medieval Europe.

a)

Great Famine

b)

Spanish Flu

c)

Black Death

d)

Plague of Justinian

122.

A serious bacterial infection affecting the digestive system, characterized by fever and intestinal irritation, is ________.

a)

Gastritis

b)

Dysentery

c)

Hepatitis

d)

Typhoid

123.

A severe, acute infectious disease of the small intestine, contracted from infected water and causing severe watery diarrhea, is ________.

a)

Scurvy

b)

Measles

c)

Malaria

d)

Cholera

124.

The highly contagious viral disease that was successfully eradicated worldwide through a massive vaccination campaign is ________.

a)

Smallpox

b)

Polio

c)

Measles

d)

Tetanus

125.

A chronic infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and upper respiratory tract is ________.

a)

Don't know

b)

Leprosy

c)

Scarlet Fever

d)

Ringworm

126.

The common term for an acute, highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages is ________.

a)

Influenza

b)

Pneumonia

c)

Bronchitis

d)

Tuberculosis