JEOPARDY

Neolithic Revolution

100

Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three? (1) complex civilizations (2) surplus of food (3) division of labor (4) domestication of plants and animals

(4) domestication of plants and animals.

200

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because (1) city dwellers learned to control fire (2) societies became more nomadic (3) nuclear families evolved into extended families (4) permanent settlements developed in river valleys

(4) permanent settlements developed in river valleys

300

Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact? (1) Early peoples made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations. (2) The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes for nomadic peoples. (3) New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution. (4) Agricultural developments resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements

(1) Early peoples made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations.

400

Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution? (1) moving from urban centers to rural centers (2) using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase production (3) replacing human laborers with machines (4) shifting from hunting and gathering to farming as a way of life

(4) shifting from hunting and gathering to farming as a way of life

500

Early peoples who moved frequently as they searched for the food they needed for survival are called (1) hunters and gatherers (2) village dwellers (3) subsistence farmers (4) guild members

(1) hunters and gatherers

Bantu Migration

100

The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated southward and eastward between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500 was to (1) flee warfare (2) seek religious freedom (3) establish a colonial empire (4) find land for farming and grazing

(4) find land for farming and grazing

200

The Bantu cleared the land, then fertilized it with ashes. When the land could no longer support their families, the Bantu moved further south. By 1110 B.C., the Bantu had spread their rich culture throughout central and southern Africa. Which agricultural technique is described in this passage? (1) irrigation (2) terrace farming (3) slash-and-burn (4) crop rotation

(3) slash-and-burn

300

One way in which the Bantu people of West Africa (500 B.C.–A.D. 1500) and the people of Ireland (1840s) are similar is that both groups (1) carried out successful conquests (2) supported nationalist movements (3) experienced large migrations (4) represented early civilizations

(3) experienced large migrations

400

Between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of (1) languages and metallurgical skills (2) porcelain and cannons (3) camels and Islam (4) cuneiform and galley ships

(1) languages and metallurgical skills

500

Which statement about the Bantu migration is an opinion rather than a fact? (1) The migration occurred gradually over a long period of time. (2) Language and knowledge spread from northwestern to southern and eastern Africa. (3) The lack of primary documents makes it difficult to determine the exact cause of the migration.

(4) Bantu civilization was superior to those civilizations that it displaced.

Islamic Golden Age

100

Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith? (1) refraining from eating meat on Fridays (2) praying five times a day (3) following the Eightfold Path (4) worshipping many gods

(2) praying five times a day

200

Which text is essential to the practice of Islam? (1) New Testament (2) Analects (3) Torah (4) Qur’an (Koran)

(4) Qur’an (Koran)

300

One similarity between the Gupta Empire and the Arab dynasties of the Islamic Golden Age is that they (1) made advances in mathematics and literature (2) gained wealth by obtaining gold from the Americas (3) stressed the importance of dharma and karma (4) controlled territories around the Mediterranean seacoast

(1) made advances in mathematics and literature

400

• Islamic scholars made significant contributions to astronomy. • Muslim architects excelled in design. • Schools and libraries were built in Islamic urban centers. Which conclusion about Islamic society during its Golden Age can best be supported by these statements? (1) Social status of Muslims was determined at birth. (2) Achievements relied on a knowledge of math and science. (3) People of diverse faiths were required to convert to Islam. (4) Cities developed self-sufficient economies

(2) Achievements relied on a knowledge of math and science.

500

One way in which the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are similar is that each (1) started mass migrations from Europe (2) stimulated interest in other cultures (3) led to the establishment of colonies (4) resulted in archaeological discoveries in Africa

(2) stimulated interest in other cultures

Byzantium

100

A major contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the (1) invention of the wheel and gunpowder (2) participation of citizens in government (3) diffusion of Hindu beliefs (4) preservation of Greek science and Roman engineering

(4) preservation of Greek science and Roman engineering

200

Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire? (1) Mesoamerica (2) India (3) Rome (4) Egypt

(3) Rome

300

The Byzantine Empire influenced the development of Russia by (1) preventing Mongol invasions (2) destroying the power of the legislature (3) establishing the potato as a staple food (4) introducing Eastern Orthodox beliefs

(4) introducing Eastern Orthodox beliefs

400

• Cyrillic alphabet adopted for use in Russia. • Russians accepted the teachings of the Orthodox Christian Church. • Onion-shaped domes dotted the skyline of Kievan Russia. Which term is most closely associated with these statements? (1) ethnocentrism (2) interdependence (3) cultural diffusion (4) colonialism

(3) cultural diffusion

500

The Code of Hammurabi of Babylon and the Justinian Code of the Byzantine Empire served functions similar to the (1) Ziggurats of the Sumerians (2) Buddhist stupas (3) Maya hieroglyphics (4) Twelve Tables of the Romans

4) Twelve Tables of the Romans

Middle Ages

100

The term feudalism is best defined as a (1) holy war between Christians and Muslims (2) process in which goods are traded for other goods (3) division of political power between three separate branches (4) system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

(4) system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

200

What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society? (1) a representative government (2) economic equality for all (3) protection of individual rights (4) an exchange of land for services

(4) an exchange of land for services

300

One way in which knights, samurai, and warlords are similar is that they all (1) were traditional religious leaders (2) occupied military posts in the Chinese Empire (3) expelled the Moors from Spain (4) held positions of power in feudal systems

(4) held positions of power in feudal systems

400

Which political system is best described in the outline below? I. _____________________________ A. Decentralized government B. Based on loyalty and service C. Code of chivalry D. Military elite (1) Oligarchy (2) Absolutism (3) Feudalism (4) Democracy

(3) Feudalism

500

During the European Middle Ages, guilds were created to (1) obtain better working conditions in factories (2) standardize goods and prices (3) regulate the money supply (4) increase competition

(2) standardize goods and prices