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World History Foundations Quiz

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What form of written language did the Sumerians use?

a)

Hieroglyphics

b)

Cuneiform

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Latin

2.

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

a)

A set of Egyptian religious texts

b)

A Babylonian law code

c)

A Roman constitution

d)

A Greek philosophical treatise

3.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

A Roman law

b)

A Chinese belief that rulers are chosen by divine approval

c)

An Indian caste system

d)

A Greek myth

4.

Who eventually conquered the Greek city-states and then created a large empire by conquering Persia?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Hammurabi

d)

Ramses II

5.

Rome and Carthage fought the Punic Wars in order to control trade over what sea?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Black Sea

d)

Caspian Sea

6.

How was the Roman Republic style of democracy different from Athenian Direct style democracy?

a)

Roman Republic had elected representatives, Athens had direct citizen voting

b)

Both used direct democracy

c)

Rome had no democracy

d)

Athens had a monarchy

7.

What emperor converted to Christianity in 312 CE and legalized Christianity in the empire?

a)

Augustus

b)

Constantine

c)

Nero

d)

Julius Caesar

8.

What is the Pax Romana?

a)

A period of war in Rome

b)

A period of peace and stability in Rome

c)

A Roman law code

d)

A Roman religious festival

9.

What religions are considered to be Abrahamic faiths?

a)

Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism

b)

Christianity, Islam, Judaism

c)

Shinto, Taoism, Confucianism

d)

Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Jainism

10.

What were the main goals of the crusades?

a)

To spread Buddhism

b)

To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control

c)

To conquer China

d)

To trade with Africa

11.

What were some lasting results of the crusades?

a)

Increased trade between Europe and Asia

b)

End of the Roman Empire

c)

Spread of Buddhism in Europe

d)

Discovery of America

12.

What were the results of the Black Death?

a)

Population growth in Europe

b)

Massive population decline and social changes

c)

Spread of Christianity

d)

End of feudalism in Asia

13.

Analyze the impact of the Black Death on European society.

a)

It led to the rise of the Roman Empire

b)

It caused a decline in population and changes in social structure

c)

It increased the power of the church

d)

It ended the Crusades

14.

Compare the goals of the Crusades with their actual outcomes.

a)

The Crusades aimed to spread Islam and succeeded

b)

The Crusades aimed to reclaim the Holy Land, but also increased trade and cultural exchange

c)

The Crusades aimed to conquer China and failed

d)

The Crusades aimed to end feudalism and succeeded

15.

Evaluate the significance of the Code of Hammurabi in the development of legal systems.

a)

It was the first written law code and influenced future legal systems

b)

It was a religious text with no legal impact

c)

It was a set of scientific discoveries

d)

It was a mythological story

16.

What was the Renaissance?

a)

A period of renewed interest in art and learning in Europe

b)

A time of widespread famine in Europe

c)

A period of industrialization in Asia

d)

A time of political revolution in America

17.

Who invented the printing press in Europe?

a)

Johan Gutenberg

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Christopher Columbus

18.

What was Martin Luther’s main belief?

a)

Salvation by faith alone

b)

The divine right of kings

c)

The importance of exploration

d)

The need for absolute monarchy

19.

Which major territories did the Mongols conquer?

a)

China, Central Asia, and parts of Europe

b)

India and South America

c)

North America and Australia

d)

Japan and Korea

20.

What provided transportation and food for the Mongols and was the key to their success?

a)

Horses

b)

Ships

c)

Camels

d)

Elephants

21.

What was the Pax Mongolia and what positive effects did it have?

a)

A period of peace and stability that increased trade and cultural exchange

b)

A time of war and conquest in Europe

c)

A religious movement in Asia

d)

A scientific revolution in Africa

22.

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus’s exploration?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Portugal

23.

Who was Magellan?

a)

The first to lead an expedition that circumnavigated the globe

b)

A Renaissance artist

c)

A Mongol leader

d)

A French philosopher

24.

What was Voltaire’s important contribution?

a)

Advocating for freedom of speech and religion

b)

Inventing the printing press

c)

Leading the Mongol Empire

d)

Conquering the Aztecs

25.

What was John Locke’s important contribution?

a)

Developing the idea of natural rights and government by consent

b)

Inventing the telescope

c)

Conquering the Incas

d)

Leading the Renaissance

26.

What was Thomas Hobbes’s important contribution?

a)

Writing about the social contract and the necessity of a strong government

b)

Inventing the printing press

c)

Leading the Mongol Empire

d)

Exploring the Americas

27.

What was Copernicus’s important contribution?

a)

Proposing the heliocentric theory of the solar system

b)

Inventing the printing press

c)

Conquering the Incas

d)

Leading the Mongol Empire

28.

The Declaration of Independence was a significant document in which revolution?

a)

The American Revolution

b)

The French Revolution

c)

The Russian Revolution

d)

The Industrial Revolution

29.

How did the printing press contribute to the spread of the Renaissance?

a)

It allowed ideas to be spread more quickly and widely

b)

It led to the fall of the Mongol Empire

c)

It started the Enlightenment

d)

It caused the American Revolution

30.

Why was the Mongol Empire important for trade?

a)

It created a safe environment along the Silk Road

b)

It blocked all trade routes

c)

It only traded with Europe

d)

It destroyed all cities along the Silk Road

31.

Which invention helped spread Reformation ideas throughout Europe?

a)

The telescope

b)

The steam engine

c)

The compass

d)

The printing press

32.

Who was the leader of the Mongol Empire at its greatest extent?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Charlemagne

d)

Alexander the Great

33.

What was a major effect of the Renaissance on European culture?

a)

Decline in scientific discoveries

b)

Rise of absolute monarchies

c)

Spread of feudalism

d)

Increased focus on humanism and the arts

34.

Which of the following is not a reason why Europeans began to explore the world?

a)

to convert people to Christianity

b)

to learn about new lands and people

c)

to obtain spices from Asia

d)

to develop new technologies

35.
Which of the following was the main reason that Columbus sailed west from Europe?
a)
to find a more direct water route to Asia
b)
to set up colonies
c)
to spread the Catholic religion
d)
to stay home
36.
What does this map reveal about European knowledge of the world? 
a)
they were still behind the rest of the world
b)
they had identified an completely new and previously unknown continent
c)
that Columbus was right about his belief of discovering a western route to India 
d)
that by 1507, the had a exact and comprehensive understanding of the world 
37.

Which explorer sailed up the Saint Lawrence River and claimed lands for France in 1535?

a)

John Cabot

b)

Francis Drake

c)

Jacques Cartier

d)

Francisco Pizarro

38.

Which country sent explorers along the routes on this map?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Spain

d)

Portugal

39.

Study this map of European explorer's routes.

Based on the information in this map, which 2 European countries established the most territories outside of their own country?

a)

Portugal and Spain

b)

Portugal and England

c)

France and England

d)

Spain and England

e)

France and Spain

40.
What was the name of the series of wars fought between Christians and Muslims?
a)
Holy Wars
b)
Crusades
c)
Civil War
d)
Jerusalem
41.

Describe the key characteristics of the Medieval Period.

a)

Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment, and Renaissance

b)

Feudalism, Catholic Church influence, and chivalry

c)

Greek mythology, Roman Empire, and Persian Empire

d)

Colonialism, Imperialism, and Nationalism

42.
What is this image depicting?
a)
Social Mobility
b)
Feudalism
c)
Mandate of Heaven
d)
Caste System
43.
The crusades were wars between Christians and 
a)
Hindus
b)
Buddhists
c)
Muslims
d)
Catholics
44.
Who was at the bottom of the Feudal Pyramid? 
a)
Monarchs
b)
Lords/Nobles 
c)
Knights
d)
Peasants 
45.

Which term best describes the system where peasants were tied to the land, providing labor in exchange for protection?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Manor System or Manorialism

c)

Feudalism

d)

Mercantilism

46.

What was one direct result of the Crusades?

a)

Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East.

b)

 Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe.

c)

Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem between them.

d)

Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia.

47.
What is the difference between a serf and a peasant?
a)
nothing, they were the same thing
b)
serfs were free, peasants were bound to the land
c)
peasants were free, serfs were bound to the land
d)

Nothing, except that serfs lived in France and Germany while peasants lived in England

e)

Nothing, except that serfs were Protestant while peasants were Catholic

48.
Sumerians built the first city over how many years ago?
a)
2000
b)
4000
c)
5000
49.

What is it called when someone worships MANY gods?

a)

monotheism 

b)

polytheism

50.
Which two cities are important to the Islamic faith?
a)
Mecca and Rome
b)
Constantinople and Medina
c)
Athens and Sparta
d)
Mecca and Medina
51.
Gods and Goddesses for Hinduism
a)
Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva
b)
Allah
c)
God
d)
Osiris and Isis
52.

A powerful nation with many lands and people.

a)

civilization

b)

empire

c)

modern

d)

port

53.

What was the first civilization founded?

a)
Egyptian civilization
b)
Sumerian civilization
c)
Mayan civilization
d)
Roman civilization
54.

Why was the Great Wall built?

a)

for protection

b)

for looks

c)

for fun

d)

no good reason

55.

Which civilization is known as the "Cradle of Civilization"?

a)

Indus Valley Civilization

b)

Ancient Egypt

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Ancient China

56.

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

a)

To spread religious beliefs

b)

To conduct military campaigns

c)

To facilitate trade between Asia and Europe

d)

To discover new lands

57.
Moral Code of the Hebrews was the-
a)
Ten Commandments
b)
Qu'ran
c)
Vedas
d)
4 Nobles Truths
58.

Which ancient civilization is known for building the pyramids?

a)

The Romans

b)

The Egyptians

c)

The Greeks

d)

The Mayans

59.

Explain how the development of agriculture contributed to the rise of civilizations.

a)

It led to the extinction of certain species.

b)

It allowed people to settle in one place and form communities.

c)

It caused people to become nomadic.

d)

It decreased food production.

60.

Where did the people of Israel Settle after they left Egypt?

a)

The promised land

b)

The dream land

c)

Texas

d)

Egypt

61.
The knight's code of honor was called
a)
fiefdom.
b)
chivalry.
c)
faith.
d)
knighthood.
62.
Which of the following best helped Martin Luther's ideas reach other parts of Europe? 
a)
The Bible
b)
The printing press
c)
Church Hierarchy
d)
The Diet of Worms
63.

What role did indulgences play in the controversy that led to the Reformation?

a)

They were praised by reformers for supporting the poor

b)

They were criticized for being sold as a way to reduce punishment for sins

c)

They were ignored as they had no role in church finances

d)

They were used to fund military campaigns

64.

Which of the following contributed to the spread of the Protestant ideas during the Reformation?

a)

New technology, including the printing press.

b)

Leaders like Martin Luther and John Calvin.

c)

The weakness of the Holy Roman Emperor.

d)

All of the above.

65.

Who was responsible for initiating the English Reformation?

a)

Martin Luther

b)

John Calvin

c)

Henry VIII

d)

Pope Leo X

66.

Why did people split from the Catholic Church and form Protestant churches?

a)

They believed only Martin Luther could have a church

b)

People were not happy with the Catholic Church's taxes & indulgences.

67.
________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia
a)
Wu Zhao
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Tang Taizong
d)
Genghis Khan
68.

Who was Kublai Khan?

a)

Genghis' son

b)

Genghis' grandson

c)

Another major ruler of the Mongol empire

d)

Ruler of the Yuan dynasty in China

69.
Which of the following was NOT a way that Genghis Khan used to unite the Mongol people?
a)
required everyone to become Muslim
b)
promoted competent allies rather than relatives
c)
allowed religious freedom
d)
Organized warriors into groups without regard to tribe or kin
70.
Which of the following is not true for the Mongol Empire? 
a)
The Empire emerged from the unification of nomadic tribes in the Mongolia
b)
Genghis Khan appointed positions based on Merit rather than lineage 
c)
The Empire relied on trade to make interactions with surrounding neighbors 
d)
Ghengis Khan relied on military might 
71.

The Mongols conquered all of these places EXCEPT

a)

China

b)

Persia

c)

Mali

d)

Russia

72.

What was a key factor in Genghis Khan's successful leadership of the Mongolian Empire?

a)

His policy of religious tolerance

b)

His use of advanced technology in warfare

c)

His diplomatic relations with European states

d)

His establishment of a centralized banking system

73.

Which of the following best describes Genghis Khan's leadership style?

a)

Democratic and inclusive

b)

Authoritarian and strategic

c)

Passive and diplomatic

d)

Isolated and secretive

74.

What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

a)

Khan

b)

Emperor

c)

Sultan

d)

Chieftain

75.

Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

a)

Marco Polo

b)

Hernán Cortés

c)

Vasco da Gama

d)

Ferdinand Magellan

76.

What was one major motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

a)

To escape the Industrial Revolution

b)

To spread Buddhism

c)

To find new trade routes to Asia

d)

To conquer the Mongol Empire

77.

Which invention made long-distance sea voyages safer and more accurate for European explorers?

a)

The astrolabe

b)

The steam engine

c)

The microscope

d)

The telegraph

78.
Of the following, which was a reason people gossiped about Louis XVI's marriage? 
a)
He beat his wife
b)
He had trouble producing an heir
c)
He had many mistresses
d)
He married a man
79.
The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.
a)
Monarchical 
b)
Clergy
c)
Enlightenment
d)
Status Quo
80.
Which estate paid ALL of the taxes in France prior to the French Revolution?
a)
1st Estate
b)
2nd Estate
c)
3rd Estate
81.
Which estate had the highest percentage of the population?
a)
1st estate
b)
2nd Estate
c)
3rd Estate
82.
This device was used to execute thousands of people during the period known as the Reign of Terror.
a)
guillotine
b)
astrolabe
c)
gallows
d)
Bastille
83.
Which of the following wars helped to inspire the French Revolution?
a)
The American  Civil War
b)
The French and Indian War
c)
American Revolution
d)
The Seven Years War
84.
Which estate did the nobles belong to?
a)
1st Estate
b)
2nd Estate
c)
3rd Estate
85.
Which estate did the clergy belong to?
a)
1st Estate
b)
2nd Estate
c)
3rd Estate
86.
Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt?
a)
The king lowered taxes 
b)
The king took their money to create jobs
c)
The king spent the taxes on wars and himself
d)
They had fought against the Americans in the revolution
87.
What did the National Assembly promise to do in the Tennis Court Oath?
a)
To execute the king
b)
To write a new constitution
c)
To stage a Coup d'etat
d)
To make France independent
88.

When the French Revolution was ending, France officially took on what form of government?

a)
Absolute monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Republic
d)
Dictatorchip
89.

Who was in charge of the Committee for Public Safety and ruled as a virtual dictator?

a)

Napoleon

b)

Robespierre

c)

King Louis XVI

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

90.
This man called for blood-letting in France and spread his ideas through newspapers. He famously said he wanted, "200,000 heads to roll". 
a)
Jean-Paul Marat
b)
Marie Antoinette
c)
Maximillian Robespierre
d)
John Locke 
91.
The Storming of the Bastille is considered to be____________.
a)
A party thrown by Louis XVI 
b)
The End of the French Revolution
c)
The start of the French Revolution
d)
The beginning of Napoleon's reign 
92.
The period of time led by Robespierre, in which many people lost their lives to the guillotine, was known as what? 
a)
Upheaval Central
b)
The Period of Unrest
c)
The Reign of Terror
93.
Ironically, what fate did many revolutionary leaders (Robespierre, Marat, etc.) meet? 
a)
Death by guillotine
b)
Lives as Kings of France
c)
Life spent as a serf
d)
Being charged with treason and being hanged
94.
What basic food item was extremely expensive in France as the Revolution started? 
a)
Eggs
b)
Pizza
c)
Vegetables
d)
Bread
95.
Who was rumored to have said, "Let them eat cake", which ignited the Revolution? 
a)
Maximillian Robespierre
b)
Jean-Paul Marat
c)
Marie Antoinette
d)
Madame Curry 
96.

Napoleon came to power in France afrter

a)

The French Revolutoin

b)

The American Revolution

c)

The Russian Revolution

d)

The Bolivarian Revolution

97.

Napoleon's invasion of this country was a cause of the Revolutions in Latin America

a)

Russia

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Venezuela

98.
The social classes of Latin America were based on the _________ of the person.
a)
Wealth
b)
Race
c)
Heritage
d)
Ability
99.
Peninsulares and Creoles were the top 2 social classes in Latin America.  Why?
a)
Both classes were elected by the people
b)
Both had some European ancestry
c)
Both classes were specifically chosen by the monarch to rule
d)
Both were full blooded European
100.
European + Native American = ?
a)
Peninsulares
b)
Creole
c)
Mestizo
d)
Mulatto
101.
Mulatto = European  + ?
a)
African Ancestry
b)
Native American
c)
Indian
d)
French
102.
What other groups were considered the in the lowest rungs of society with Mulattos?
a)
Slaves & Native Americans
b)
Peninsulares & Creoles
c)
Mestizos & Native Americans
d)
2nd & 3rd Estates
103.
Which leader was considered the "George Washington of South America"?
a)
Toussaint Louverture
b)
Miguel Hidalgo
c)
Simon Bolivar
d)
Jose de San Martin
104.
Which best summarizes the how Brazil received their independence?
a)
Slave revolt against the French
b)
2 Catholic Priest led the mestizos in an uprisinig
c)
2 Generals combined forces to push out the Spanish
d)
Leader declared independence without a fight
105.
The Latin American Revolutions were most inspired by which time period?
a)
The Age of Exploration
b)
The Enlightenment
c)
The Reign of Terror
d)
The Spanish-American War
106.
This man was a famous creole general, that led the South American revolutions
a)
Father Miguel Hidalgo
b)
Toussaint L'Overture
c)
Napoleon Bonaparte
d)
Simon Bolivar
107.
What year did Mexico gain Independence from Spain?
a)
1821
b)
1824
c)
2015
d)
1861
108.
What group was at the top of the Latin American social hierarchy?
a)
Creoles
b)
Mestizos
c)
Peninsulares
d)
Mulattos
109.
Father Miguel Hidalgo led an independence movement for which country?
a)
Venezuela
b)
Haiti
c)
Mexico
d)
Spain