Early Civilization/Religion
Classical Civilizations
Fall of Rome
Asian Empires
Random Non-School Stuff
100

A Christian is most likely to follow:

A) Christianity

B) Islam

C) Buddhism

D) Judaism

Christianity 

100

Julius Caesar died in 44 BC. Alexander the Great died in 323 BC. Which one of them died first?

Alexander died 279 years earlier

100

Who had a higher status in Feudal Europe: Lords or Serfs?

Lords

The hierarchy was: Kings, then Lords, the Knights, then Serfs

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100

For much of the past 1000 years, Chinese women were asked to bind and shrink....

A) their fingers

B) their feet

C) their cats

D) their rice

Foot Binding was a common practice before the 20th century to "increase beauty"

100

If I want to buy a Frosty, where should I go?

Wendy's

The first Wendy's was opened in 1969 with a five-item menu, including hamburgers, chili, french fries, soft drinks, and the Frosty
200

What was the Neolithic Revolution?

The Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution was a massive turning point as humans began farming

  • Changes included:

    • More stable food source

    • Permanent settlements

    • Domestication of animals

    • Job specialization

    • Social inequality

200

In which civilization did the Silk Road originate?

China

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating cultural, economic, and technological exchanges, significantly impacting civilizations.

200

The early Byzantine Empire was very successful and economically prosperous, especially the capital city Constantinople. Why?

TRADE- a location along water/trade routes is a top indicator of a civilization's economic success throughout this course

200

Which of the following weapons was most important to the Mongolian army's success?

1) sword

2) rocks

3) bow & arrow

4) submarines

3) bow and arrow

The Mongols devastatingly combined long-range and accurate bow and arrow skills with expert horse riding

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200

What does Plankton constantly try to steal from Mr. Krabs?

The Krabby Patty Secret Formula

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300

Which of the following religions are monotheistic?

Hinduism, Judaism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

monotheism means to believe in one God

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300

Democracy was most common in which of the locations?

A) Athens

B) Sparta

C) Gupta Empire

D) Han Dynasty China

A) Athens

Ancient Athens democracy allowed citizens to participate directly in decision-making, with equal rights for free male citizens, excluding women and slaves

300

Define secular

"Secular" refers to something that is not connected to religion or spiritual matters, focusing instead on worldly or non-religious aspects of life



300

What was the purpose of "civil service exams" during Tang/Song Dynasties? 

Civil Service Exams determined who would get government jobs and allowed for upward social/economic mobility

This is rare- in most other civilizations, peasants did not have the opportunity for success

300

Drake's full name is...

Aubrey Drake Graham

Too Good is Mr Vasco's favorite Drake song

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400

Which of the following are elements of the Paleolithic Era? 

1) Lasted from ~10,000 BC to ~2,000 BC

2) Hunter-gathering food source

3) Nomadic lifestyle

4) Use of fire

5) Use of bronze tools

6) High job specialization

2) Hunter-gathering food source

3) Nomadic lifestyle

4) Use of fire

Also lasted from ~2,000,000 BC - 10,000 BC and used stone tools

400

Name 3 of the 4 civilizations' cultures that composed "Hellenistic Culture"?

Greece, Persia, Egypt, India

Alexander the Great's conquest led to the formation of a cultural blend between the above civilizations.

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400

Which religion did Justinian of the Byzantine Empire support? 


Justinian supported Eastern Orthodox Christianity


400

Which of Genghis Khan's descendants was the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty? 

Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan, was the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty for about 30 years. 

In the Mongol Empire, power was typically passed down through a combination of hereditary succession and merit-based leadership. 

China was under Mongol control during this dynastic cycle, however the Mongols maintained some elements of Chinese society/culture

400

Who has the number 1 and number 2 most followed Instagram accounts?

Cristiano Ronaldo (~670 million) and Lionel Messi (~510 million)

3, 4, and 5 are Selena, Kylie, and Dwyane

500

Mesopotamia was referred to as the "Fertile Crescent" because of its location between two rivers... identify those two rivers.

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Water was extremely important to early civilizations. They needed fertile land to support their new agricultural food source and permanent settlements. All major early civilizations settled in river valleys.

500

Julius Caesar consolidated power in Rome as he led the Roman Republic's shift to becoming a Roman Empire. Who was the first Roman Emperor after Caesar's death? 

Augustus

This shift meant that power was no longer shared/limited; one ruler had power for life

500

To facilitate governance as Rome was attacked by foreign invasions and struggling economically, this Roman Emperor split the Roman Empire in half in 285 CE...

Diocletian

The East became the Byzantine Empire and the West soon broke apart into many smaller kingdoms during the Medieval Period

500

Explain the difference between "Sunni" and "Shiite" Muslims

Sunni Muslims were the majority, and believed the Muslim community should determine the next leader

Shiite Muslims were the minority, and believed only a direct descendant of Muhammad could be the successor

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500

How old is Selena Gomez?

33

Her first acting gig was at 7 years old on Barney and Friends