WorksheetsWH Semester Test (Units 1-7)
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
In what area of the world do scholars believe to be home of the beginning of man?
Europe
Asia
North America
Africa
The word “Mesopotamia” means…?
ancient god of rivers
between the rivers
the fertile grounds
heaven almighty
Which two rivers surround the fertile crescent?
Nile and Tigris
Tigris and Euphrates
Euphrates and Nile
No rivers surround the fertile crescent
Season floods occurred in the Fertile Crescent region. In order to control them, farmers…?
prayed to the Gods
collected extra water in buckets
build damns and channels
they were never able to control flooding
What was the first major civilization of Mesopotamia?
Navajo
Rome
Egypt
Sumer
In terms of religion, the Sumerian Civilization believed in multiple gods, they were…?
Atheist
polytheistic
monotheistic
Muslim
What is a city-state?
A city that governs itself and its surrounding territory.
A small village that survives on agriculture.
A city large enough to also be a state.
The first ancient city in Mesopotamia
What is a Ziggurat?
Large pyramid-like temple at a city's center
ancient Mesopotamian animal
houses made of clay
a traditional ancient dessert
The first written language that was developed in Sumer was…?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Linear A
Babylonian
19.The Egyptian writing system of pictographic and alphabetic elements seen below is …?
Sanskrit
Hieroglyphics
Braille
Arabic
After a large period of instability and unrest, Egypt eventually fell to which empire?
Persian
Roman
Ottoman
English
Which are the two sacred texts of Judaism as seen below?
The Old Testament and the Quran
The Quran and the Bible
The Talmud and the Torah
The Torah and the Quran
What were the Pyramids built for?
Temples of worship
Tombs for Pharoahs
To show off Egyptian wealth
Military Forts
Which is one of the early hominids?
Cro-Magnon
Navajo
Croats
Vikings
The tools and weapons used during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras were made of….?
stone, bone, and wood
grass and mud
hardened clay
glass
Artifacts are?
damaged works of art
ancient landmasses
objects made by humans
human or animal bones
Hunter-gatherers migrated in order to?
Find food
Explore land and rivers
Get better shelter
Get away from danger
Which development allowed people to live in permanent settlements?
beef
cars
agriculture
medicine
Cities in ancient civilizations were more than just collections of people. They were also…?
hubs for war
centers of political, economic, and religious life
transportation hubs
ports for international shipping
The image below depicts which major ancient civilization?
Angola
Rome
Mesopotamia
Turkey
Which of the following were part of complex institutions?
law codes, religion, and economy
marketplaces
public housing
public entertainment
Which was a major city in the Indus River valley region?
Rome
Mesopotamia
Harappa
Mecca
What is the definition of Hinduism?
a way of life that values material items
a way to liberate its followers from illusions and mistakes of everyday life
a form of praising one and only one God
a way of life that promotes sinfulness and freedom
What is a tyranny?
the Greek word for "king"
An ancient farming technique
a form of government where the ruler has seized power illegally
the term for the Greek education system
Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?
all men and women
only free, adult men
only adult women
only those who paid tribute to the ruler
What accomplishment is Cyrus the Great known for?
building the largest empire in the world: the Persian Empire
being kind to the citizens
abiding by the rule of law
creating the first written form of music
Which characteristic best describes society in Sparta?
Democratic
Isolated
Militaristic
Progressive
What unlikely occurrence took place at the First Persian Invasion?
The Athenians, even though outnumbered, defeated the Persians
the Persians massacred their own people
The Athenians surrendered
Both groups agreed to a truce
During the second Persian invasion, which of the following teamed up to defend Greece?
all the world empires
France and Germany
city-states
individual villages
Common farmers, artisans, and merchants were part of which social category in Rome?
Tuscans
Patricians
Plebians
Dorians
What is a republic?
the same thing as a democracy
another term for a city-state
a form of government where power rests with citizens who vote for their leaders
a form of government where power rests with a handful of rulers
The proposal of laws and inclusion of 300 members are just some traits of the Roman -
Senate
Consul
Legislature of representatives
Chamber of Elites
What are the 12 Tables?
the first pill ever created
the first ancient Roman book
the written law code
the first form of visual entertainment
The word “Veto” is a Latin term meaning -
call for vote
I forbid it
Law above all
Obey thy rules
The image below depicts the Second Punic War when -
General Scipio invaded Africa
Numidia attacked Carthage
Carthaginian general Hannibal crossed the Alps
Spartacus led a slave rebellion against Rome
What was a major problem the Republic of Rome eventually faced?
corruption of high officials
lack of food
drought
a flu epidemic
The first triumvirate combines the powers of which of the following men?
Crassus, Caesar, and Pompey
Caesar, Marc Antony, and Cleopatra
Crassus, Caligula, and Pompey
Pompey, Nero and Galileo
When Caesar achieves fame and success in Gaul, who begins to feel jealous of his power?
Pompey
Crassus
Brutus
No one gets jealous
What crime does Caesar commit with he crosses the Rubicon?
Treason
Extradition
Sedition
Spying
After defeating Ptolemy’s army, Caesar eventually makes which figure the ruling Pharaoh?
Tutankhamen
Iris
Cleopatra
Darius the Great
Why was the Roman Senate upset about Caesar’s position as dictator?
They thought he treated them unfairly
They thought he had too much power
They wanted to elect a woman instead
They were convinced he was working with the enemy
The following quote describes the assassination of - “He was stabbed with three and twenty wounds, uttering not a word, but merely a groan at the first stroke, though some have written that when Marcus Brutus rushed at him, he said in Greek, ‘You too, my child?’ — Roman author, Suetonius
Julius Caesar
Marcus Brutus
Marc Antony
Nero
Which Roman emperor was severely mentally unstable?
Nero
Caligula
Caesar
Nerva
Which Roman emperor is described by the description below? Contributions:•Attempted to stabilize the empire by dividing it into two empires, The Roman West and the Byzantine East•Doubled the size of the army by making military service heredity
Caesar
Ptolemy
Diocletian
Marc Antony
What crucial component defined the Edict of Milan?
Gave tolerance to Christians
Eliminated all taxes
Provided all classes with political power
Restored a monarchic government
What was the official capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
Constantinople
Byzantium
Istanbul
Justinian was the Byzantine Emperor from 527-565. One of his main goals was to -
create a tax-free state
restore democracy
use force in order to dominate women
revive the glory of Rome
The rise of Islam occurred in which part of the world?
Eastern Europe
Southern Africa
Eastern Asia
Arabian Peninsula
The term “Bedouin” means…?
Arab camel
Islamic clay house
Arab desert nomad
Islam holiday
The city of Mecca is known for being the -
birthplace of Muhammad
home of the Muslim wars
development of women's rights
advancement of international trade
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all religions that fall under which category?
Abrahamic faiths
Polytheistic religions
Denominational faiths
Followers of John
In Medina, Muhammad joined both Jews and Arabs into one community known as…?
Hajra
Talib
Umma
Yakhze
After Muhammad’s death, what event occurred?
his writings were collected and turned into the Qu'ran
his body was buried in the heart of Syria
war broke out over the cause of his death
his children took over his legacy
Which of the following defines the term “Hajj”?
the scarf worn by women
the term for Muslim schools
A Muslim priest
A pilgrimage to Mecca
The Arabian Peninsula links together which regions?
American and Europe
Western and Eastern Europe
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Southern Africa and Eastern Asia
Across the Old World, many people encountered each other via trade. Which trade route pictures below was one of the longest in the world?
Trail of Tears
Silk Roads
The Spice Routes
Colombian Trade Exchange
Abu Bakr was known to be one of the 4 Guided Caliphs of Islam. Those who supported him ultimately became known as which of the following?
Shi'a Muslims
Sunni Muslims
Bedouin Muslims
Sharia Muslims
The division between Islam’s two major sects still exists today. Which sect contains the majority of Muslims?
Sunni
Shi'a
Druze
Bedouins
Islam often appealed to non-Muslims because of its message of -
equality
military prowess
maritime superiority
religious superiority
The sacred site pictured below is the - ?
Western wall
Kaaba
Kashi Vishwanath
Golden Temple
What was Justinian’s Code?
a dress code for all men and women in politics
educational rules meant for children
body of civil laws and reference guide
a list of all the Gods Justinian worshipped
Which construction was named the most splendid church in all of the Christian World?
Notre Dame Cathedral
Hagia Sophia
St. Petersburg
St. Thomas Church
The Great Schism represented a divide in the Christian religion based on emerging opinions regarding church leader, location, language, and lifestyle of priests. What were the two branches of Christianity after the split?
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic and Episcopal
Episcopal and Lutheran
Eastern Orthodox and Presbyterian
When the Ottoman takeover occurred, scholars from the former Byzantine Empire fled and eventually did what?
started an uprising
help start the renaissance in Italy
formed their own empire
taught children to hate the Ottomans
Why was Emperor Justinian considered a very unusual ruler for his time?
he didn't have any kids
he gave political power to his wife, Theodora
he hated using force
he had no personal servants
After the fall of Kiev, which city eventually became the center of power in Russia?
Novgorod
Suzdal
Moscow
Constantinople
Who issued the Edict of Milan?
Diocletian
Marc Antony
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
The "Five Good Emperors" (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus, and Marcus Aurelius) ruled during which age of Rome?
Imperial Age
Pax Romana
Dark Ages
Roman Kingdom
Which group’s invasion of Rome marked the end of the empire in 476 CE?
The Vandals
The Huns
The Visigoths
The Mongols
Who was the leader of the Huns?
Alaric
Odoacer
Atilla
Ceasar
What city was built as the new capital of the eastern side of the Roman Empire and is now known as Istanbul?
Tehran
Constantinople
Athens
Beirut
What is the long-term effect of the Persian war between the Persians and Athens?
They both end up destroyed
Persia and Athens became great allies
Athens emerged victorious as the most powerful city-state
The Persian empire took over Greece
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Athens
Sparta
The war ended in a draw
They were both defeated
The image below depicts what construction dedicated to the goddess Athena?
The Temple of Athena
The Parthenon
The Acropolis
The colosseum
21.Who is described by the information below? Contributions:•Considered the “Father of History”•The first Greek historian•First to separate fact from legend/myths•Wrote about the Persian Wars
Hercules
Herodotus
Thucydides
Apollo
Who are the three most famous Greek philosophers?
Apollo, Hercules, and Herodotus
Socrates, Plato, and Eistein
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Galileo, Plato, and Thucydides
What does the word “philosophers” mean?
lovers of life
lovers of wisdom
master of knowledge
master of the world
Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?
Pluto
Galileo
Aristotle
Socrates
The mixing of the ancient Greek world with that of Asia and North Africa after Alexander the Great’s conquests resulted in the -
Hellenic Period
Archaic Era
Hellenistic Period
Neolithic Era
What are Vedas?
books of prayer
ancient texbooks
ancient songs
farming machines
Which of the following groups made up the lowest level of the caste system?
Brahmins
Farmers
The untouchables
teachers
What was the result of the Yellow River’s isolation by natural barriers?
little contact with traders and invaders
a sense of loneliness
depression
increased ability to expand empire
What characteristic best distinguishes the Zhou Dynasty in China?
it's the longest ruling dynasty in Chinese history
it employed the largest number of women
it was known for being the richest dynasty
it was ruled by a female empress
