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Random Chance
100
Which is an example of a Primary Source? (1) Newspaper article remembering the anniversary of Bastille Day. (2) Personal Correspondence. (3) An Encyclopedia entry. (4) A Biography.
Personal Correspondence
100
Which statement about the Gupta Empire is a fact rather than an opinion? (1)India's strongest leaders came from the Gupta Empire. (2) The Gupta Empire developed advancements in the areas of mathematics and science. (3) The achievements of the Gupta surpassed those of the Tang Dynasty. (4) Gupta paintings found on the walls of Ajanta caves are superior to art during the Mauryan Empire.
(2) The Gupta Empire developed advancements in the areas of mathematics and science
100
Which two major regions were directly connected by the Silk Road? (1) Europe and South America (2) Central America and Africa (3) Asia and Africa (4) Asia and Europe
(4) Asia and Europe
100
The Abbasid and Ummayad empires are most closely associated with (1) Causing the fall of the Western Roman Empire (2) Creating an Islamic Golden Age (3) Controlling trade in the strait of Malacca (4) Inventing the compass and gunpowder
(2) Creating an Islamic Golden Age
100
The concept of zero, the expansion of the caste system and the creation of the decimal system are most closely associated with the (1) Inca (2) Gupta (3) Song (4) Abbasid
(2) Gupta
200
Which Social Scientist studies the scarcity of resources, distribution of goods and services, and supply and demand?
An Economist
200
Define the term: Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution is also considered the "farming" or agricultural revolution. Where humans went from a Nomadic, Hunter-Gatherer lifestyle to settlements and farming.
200
-Justinian imposes new code of law -Greco-Roman tradition preserved. Which empire is described in these statements? (1) Byzantine (2) Persian (3)Mauryan (4) Ottoman
(1) Byzantine
200
What "figure" or institution was the most center of all life (most powerful) during the Middle Ages?
The Church
200
Which of the following can most directly be attributed to the Crusades? (1) Widespread adoption of gunpowder weaponry throughout Eurasia. (2) European colonization of East African ports. (3) Heightened European desire to trade with Asia. (4) Accelerated eastward spread of diseases such as cholera and smallpox
(3) Heightened European desire to trade with Asia
300
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama? (1) People are born into a specific caste (2) Believers must follow the Ten Commandments (3) Followers must fast during Ramadan (4) People can overcome their desires by following the Eight-Fold Path
(4) People can overcome their desires by following the Eight-Fold Path
300
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations? (1) Building floating gardens to grown corn. (2) Establishing representative democracies. (3) Developing a writing system using cuneiform. (4) Constructing Hindu temples
(3) Developing a writing system using cuneiform.
300
Define the term: Cultural Diffusion
The spreading of culture, including aspects such as clothing, food, beliefs, and people. Typically this happens through trade or conquest.
300
Mansa Musa demonstrated his religious values by (1) Meditating along the banks of the Ganges River (2) Making a pilgrimage to Mecca (3) Visiting the wailing wall in Jerusalem (4) Converting Africans to Christianity
(2) Making a pilgrimage to Mecca
300
What civilization can be attributed with inventing the stirrup, skilled horsemanship and use of the bow and arrow?
The Mongols
400
List ALL 3 Monotheistic religions and their Scriptures
Judaism- The Torah Christianity- The Bible Islam- the Qu'ran (Koran)
400
Which geographic feature was central in helping Romans unify their empire? (1) Alps (2) Tiber River (3) Mediterranean Sea (4) Great Rift Valley
(3) Mediterranean Sea
400
Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate? (1) Improved sanitation systems eliminated the threat of plague. (2) Advances in medicine halted the spread of plague. (3) Trade between Europe and Asia stopped just before the plague began. (4) The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.
(4) The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.
400
What event are Saladin, Richard the Lion heart and Pope Urban II associated with?
The Crusades
400
What geographic feature lead to the independent development of Greek city-states? What was Athens' greatest achievement?
Mountains & Democracy
500
Speaker A: "There is one God and his name is Allah and his truth is revealed to us through the prophet Mohammed." Speaker B: "To achieve union with atman, we must pass through many births and acquire good karma by being obedient to the moral laws and societal regulations." What religion do both speakers represent?
Speaker A: Islam Speaker B: Hinduism
500
Name the FOUR early river valley civilizations and their rivers.
Mesopotamia- Tigris and Euphrates India- Indus and Ganges Egypt- Nile China- Huang He (Yellow)
500
List 1 similarity and 1 difference of feudalism in Japan and Europe.
Similarities: Both have social class structures, both have warriors, warriors have follow a code of honor, land is most valuable commodity. Differences: Japan has a Shogun, Merchants are the lowest class in Japan while Peasants are the lowest class in Europe.
500
What were 2 major beliefs of Confucius(Confucianism)?
Five Relationships, Filial Piety, Social Mobility, Civil Service Exam, Superiority of elders and men.
500
The code of Hammurabi and Legalism are similar in that both (1) Created a society of equality (2) Believed in harsh laws (3) Established Democracy (4) Created a representative government
(2) Believed in harsh laws