Ancient China
In his tomb, Shihuangdi was surrounded by ______________.
Thousands of clay soldiers called the Terracotta Soldiers.
What is the holy book for Muslims called?
The Koran
An area in the desert where there is water and plants.
What were the main actions for which Charlemagne is remembered?
He was known as a great manager and organizer of people,
He was crowned emperor of Rome by the pope,
He helped spread Christianity.
Why did colonists want to come to America? Give two reasons.
They could buy land, they had the freedom to worship how they wanted, they had more opportunities to work in the growing towns and cities, and they could leave their old life behind and start a new life in America.
The Great Wall was constructed to......
Keep out invaders (the Xiongnu).
Who is the main prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
T/F: The Sahara is the largest desert on earth.
True.
What is the name of the system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services?
Feudalism
The colonists were growing in anger towards Great Britain. Name two reasons why the colonists were angry.
Growing Taxes and the different acts that were put in place. Examples: The Proclamation of 1763, The Stamp Act, The Tea Act, The Quartering Act, The Townshend Acts, The Intolerable Acts, The Boston Massacre.
Who was Wu Zhao?
The only female emperor
What were the Crusades?
Religious wars between European Christians and Muslims
Which ocean borders Africa on the east?
Indian Ocean.
Why were serfs an important part of the manor system?
Serf’s farmed the land of the lord’s manor to produce food for themselves and the lord’s family.
The first shot that started the American Revolution, also known as “the shot heard round the world,” was fired at the Battle of _____________.
Lexington
One thousand years before it appeared in Europe, __________ was invented in China.
Paper
What are the five Pillars of Islam? Choose from the following: giving to the poor, crusade, pilgrimage, prayer, going to Mosque, belief in one God, observing sabbath, fasting.
Belief in only one God, prayer, giving to the poor, Fasting, Pilgrimage
Which are important rivers in Africa? (Name at least two)
Nile, Congo, Niger
Name two reasons why Joan of Arc was so extraordinary.
She heard voices from God and the saints.
She was 17 years old and a peasant girl who became a fierce warrior.
She dressed as a man so she could speak to the Dauphin (the heir to the French throne).
Joan convinced the Dauphin to give her an army and she would lead it to victory.
She was brave in battle and helped the French win the Hundred Years' War.
The Church declared her a saint after she was executed/killed.
The American Revolution ended with _____________ 1. British surrender at Yorktown. 2. American victory at Saratoga. 3.Signing the Declaration of Independence. 4. British victory at Charleston, South Carolina.
1. British surrender at Yorktown.
Chinggis Khan was the leader of the ____________ who attacked northern China.
Mongols
Why did the Crusades happen?
(European) Christians and Muslims wanted control over the Holy land, Jerusalem.
Why is Mansa Musa remembered in African history? a) because Mansa Musa defeated the kingdoms of Kush and Askum b) because Mansa Musa traveled widely throughout Africa and Asia c) because Mansa Musa’s reign in Mali was so long and successful d) because Mansa Musa was the first Islamic king in Africa
c) because Mansa Musa’s reign in Mali was so long and successful
What was the Domesday Book and how does it help us today?
It was a list of people’s property, possessions and taxes owed in England. It gives an accurate picture of what life was like in the Middle Ages and also how the feudal system worked.
Who (mainly) wrote the Declaration of Independence and when did we become a new nation?
Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1776.