Greece + Rome
The Greeks would define philosophy as…
A) Search for truth
B) Love of wisdom
C) Quest for success
D) Knowing the unknown
B) Love of wisdom
33. A person might describe the time period after the fall of Rome and before the start of the Renaissance
as the Middle Ages. Which of the following was a positive point of the Middle Ages?
A) The start of universities
B) A desire to return the glory of ancient Greece
C) Growth of democracy
D) Long-standing centuries of peace
A) The start of universities
The Word “Renaissance” means…
A) Future
B) Rebirth
C) Regain
D) Uplifting
B) Rebirth
An important symbolic part of the French Revolution was the storming of the Bastille. What
was this building?
A) A government building where taxes were collected
B) A prison
C) A vacation spot for the royal family
D) A place where the guillotine was made
B) A prison
What is Mrs. Phillips' daughter's name?
Rorie
After the Battle of Marathon ended, Greek history tells us that…
A) The Greeks chased their enemies 26 miles before stopping.
B) The distance between opposing armies before they ran at each other was 26 miles.
C) A runner collapsed and died after running 26 miles to tell the Greeks of their victory.
D) A soldier ran 26 miles just to engage in the battle and led the Greeks to victory.
C) A runner collapsed and died after running 26 miles to tell the Greeks of their victory.
39. Who brought Christianity to the Slavic people?
A) Ivan the Great
B) Clovis
C) Charles Martel
D) Cyril & Methodius
D) Cyril & Methodius
Why was Machiavelli’s book The Prince an important one?
A) Many of the rulers were influenced by how to maintain power in their countries.
B) It opened up Europe to ideas that were being practiced outside of Europe.
C) Several ideas about how to launch revolutions were contained in the book.
D) It encouraged the questioning of religion, which eventually led to the Protestant Reformation.
A) Many of the rulers were influenced by how to maintain power in their countries.
e of the symbols of the French Revolution is the guillotine. Which of these events would be
most closely associated with that symbol?
A) Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
B) Reign of Terror
B) Women’s March on Versailles
D) Tennis Court Oath
B) Reign of Terror
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
18. If you were in the middle of a Greek or Roman phalanx, you would be…
A) Huddled very close together in a tight military formation
B) The person carrying the flag to signal others on the battlefield
C) Without a shield or a sword, and relying on others to protect you
D) A prisoner of war who could not escape
A) Huddled very close together in a tight military formation
42. Which of these best describes the system of feudalism?
A) A system in which peasants are given the right to vote
B) A system in which land is exchanged for service
C) A system where people elect representatives who vote for them
D) A system of alliances with small kingdoms helping each other
B) A system in which land is exchanged for service
How would you best describe an indulgence?
A) A promise to lead a better life in exchange for having your sins removed
B) A collection of money taken in order to buy necessary items for the poor
C) A fee paid that allows you access to meet with the Pope
D) A payment you made in exchange for reducing or getting rid of time in Purgatory
D) A payment you made in exchange for reducing or getting rid of time in Purgatory
In World War I, which countries made up the Central Powers?
A) France, England and the US
B) Germany, Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire
C) France, England and Russia
D) Germany, France and England
B) Germany, Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire
What is the longest river in the World?
Nile River
13. Which of these items regarding Alexander the Great is not true?
A) He grew up in the military city-state of Sparta.
B) Considered the greatest Greek military conqueror of all time.
C) He was taught by Aristotle.
D) Conquered part of Egypt, the place where the Greeks built a huge library.
A) He grew up in the military city-state of Sparta.
50. What’s the big deal about the Magna Carta?
A) It made the King share power with others instead of having it all himself.
B) It created the Great Schism.
C) It was the first document made with the printing press.
D) It was the legal basis for the system of feudalism.
A) It made the King share power with others instead of having it all himself.
One of the symbols in France that showed King Louis XIV to be an absolute ruler was:
A) Chateau de Chantilly
B) Palace of Versailles
C) Eiffel Tower
D) Champs Elysses
B) Palace of Versailles
Which of these statements regarding the French Revolution is NOT accurate?
A) Marie Antoinette supported the Women’s March on Versailles.
B) Today’s French Independence Day commemorates the Storming of the Bastille.
C) The Declaration of the Rights of Man supported the idea that government belonged to the people.
D) Maximilien Robespierre oversaw a time period where many citizens were executed.
A) Marie Antoinette supported the Women’s March on Versailles.
Who is the best-selling solo artist of all time?
Elvis Presley
22. In the story of Cleopatra, Mark Anthony was the guy who…
A) Formed an alliance with her that produced a son
B) Was her brother that took over Egypt
C) Loved her, but ultimately lost the battle to Octavian
D) Defeated her and her allies in battle
C) Loved her, but ultimately lost the battle to Octavian
54. Which of these statements best describes the result of the Fourth Crusade?
A) The Crusaders captured and held the Holy Land
B) The Crusaders sacked Constantinople.
C) The Crusaders fought invading Vikings
D) Overall, the Crusaders achieved their goals.
B) The Crusaders sacked Constantinople.
The Jesuits were a religious order promoting the ______ Church and included __________ .
Catholic, Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier
The Bolsheviks wanted to stage a revolution to overthrow the czar and empower the proletariat.
Who were the proletariat?
Working Class
Who are the current judges of American Idol? MUST name all 3!
Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood