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WORLD HISTORY 1 SUMMATIVE
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1
The sum of a person's actions in this and previous lives, deciding their fate in reincarnation
Monotheism
Tao
Reincarnation
Kharma
2
What is the phrase we use to remember the four cardinal directions
"Never Eat Sour Worms or Something Like That"
East.... I Thought you said "Wheast".
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
3
What is the name of the major mountain range that separates India from China
The Himalaya Mountains
The Zagros Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Taurus Mountains
4
This Mesopotamian King is credited for creating the first ever set of written laws...
Hercules
Harrambe
Horemheb
Hammurabi
5
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Vesuvius
Mount McKinley
Mount Everest
Mount Olympus
6
The imaginary lines that run through a map and help us plot absolute location are called...
Borders
The sidelines
Latitude and Longitude
Boundary Lines
7
Had a system of government with two kings
Sparta
Both
Athens
Neither
8
Boys had to leave home at the age of 7 to begin military training at the "Agoge"
Sparta
Athens
Both
Neither
9
This demigod was often seen as invulnerable, however his weak spot was located on his heel.
Hercules
Patroclus
Ajax
Achilles
10
A mass of land, surrounded by water on only 3 sides
Continent
City-state
Island
Peninsula
11
The ruler of Egypt was often referred to as
Mahoney
Pharaoh
President
Prime Minister
12
What is the name of the mineral that gives the Yellow River fertile soil and yellow color?
Khemet
Gatorade Powder
Loess
Mud
13
The Chinese built this to protect their civilization and merchants traveling the Silk Road...
Beijing
The Himalaya Mountains
The Terracotta Army
The Great Wall of China
14
The rivers that surround Mesopotamia are called...
The Tigris and Euphrates
The Yellow and Yangtze
The Indus and Ganges
The Nile and Amazon
15
What is the name of the major desert that surrounded Egypt?
The Sahara Desert
Death Valley
The Arabian Desert
The Gobi Desert
16
The Spartans used this technique, combining their shields to create a "spiky turtle shell".
Blitzkrieg
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Phalanx Formation
Stop, drop, and roll
17
Originally, where were the Pharaohs laid to rest in the "Old Kingdom" of Ancient Egypt?
The Pyramids
The Valley of the Ancients
The Library of Alexandria
The Sphynx
18
This Greek God, along with his guard dog Cerberus, controlled power over the Underworld.
Poseidon
Hades
Ares
Zeus
19
Why did most of Egypt not like King Tut's father?
He changed the religion from monotheism to polytheism
He passed very strict laws
He changed the religion from polytheism to monotheism
He was bald
20
The Egyptian writing system that consists of pictures and symbols is called...
Hieroglyphics
Arabic
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
21
Since the Nile flooded at the same time every year, Egyptians were able to make....
another town before the last one gets destroyed
Farming Calendar
Really sweet dance routine to honor the gods
a run for it
22
The word "Mesopotamia" roughly translates to...
The Black Land
The Land Between Two Rivers
The Silk Road
The Land Before Time
23
What is the name of the trade routes that extended from Greece to China?
The Yellow Brick Road
The Long Road to Ruin
The Silk Road
The Internet
24
If you build a dome around a football field, you are....
Depending on your environment
modifying your environment
Adapting to your environment
A really wealthy General Manager
25
What are the names of the two major rivers in India?
Yellow and Yangtze
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Amazon
Indus and Ganges
26
Women and men were treated more equally
Sparta
Neither
Both
Athens
27
What do we call the heavy rains that hit India and China for months at a time?
Hurricanes
Typhoons
Earthquakes
Monsoons
28
What is Reincarnation?
Kharma
A heavy metal band
The rebirth of the soul in a new body or form after death
Fertile Soil
29
What are the names of the two major rivers in China?
Nile and Amazon
Indus and Ganges
Tigris and Euphrates
Yellow and Yangtze
30
Since it was quite hard for the Greeks to farm, how did they acquire a surplus of food?
They farmed anyway
They were nomads and moved from place to place
Trade with foreign civilizations
Stole it from nearby countries
31
What does polytheism mean?
To not believe in any gods
To believe in more than one god
To believe in only one god
To believe in yourself because you are special and capable
32
In Greek Mythology, he is the God of the Ocean and Horses
Hera
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
33
Which continent is Egypt in?
North America
Asia
Europe
Africa
34
This Greek poet is responsible for writing many epic poems, including "The Iliad"
Socrates
Homer
Aristotle
Plato
35
If you put on a coat before leaving your house, you are...
Weak
Adapting
Modifying
Depending
36
Gained power/wealth through trade and culture
Sparta
Neither
Both
Athens
37
Which are benefits of living near a river?
Mountains serve as natural borders
Fish and Fresh Water
Trade and Travel are easier
Fertile Soil
38
These two crops, which could actually grow in Greece, became their largest trading commodities
Silk and Spices
Salt and Wheat
Sugar and Tobacco
Grapes and Olives
39
This material was used by Ancient Egyptians as a form of paper for writing
Wood
Papyrus
Charcoal
Plastic
40
What is the name of the oldest polytheistic religion in India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
41
A system of government in which citizens VOTE on elected officials or other important decisions
Monarchy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Democracy
42
What philosophy/religion did Siddhartha Gautama, a young Hindu prince, create?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Taoism
43
"A city that, with its surrounding territory, forms an independent state and government"
City-state
Continent
Dynasty
Country
44
Arts, literature and education were the most important parts of society
Athens
Sparta
Both
Neither
45
Becoming a soldier and defending your city-state were the most important jobs in society
Sparta
Both
Athens
Neither
46
Which animal is often referred to as "the ships of the desert"?
Lions
Zebra
Donkeys
Camels
47
In Buddhism, which social castes were capable of reaching Nirvana?
The Brahman
All Social Castes
The Untouchables
Only people that look like Buddha
48
The imaginary line that runs along 0 degrees LATITUDE is called...
The Prime Meridian
The Mason Dixon Line
The Canadian Border
The Equator
49
Why is Buddhism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?
They don't believe in any gods rather they focus on behavior
They are vegetarians
They're polytheistic
They are monotheistic
50
When the Nile floods, what does it leave behind on the surrounding farmland?
Treasure
Great Vibes
Fertile Soil
Destruction
51
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
5
8
6
52
Was a “city-state” in ancient Greece
Athens
Sparta
Both
Neither
53
After the tombs were robbed, where did Ancient Egyptians decide to move the royal burial ground
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of Our Savior Lord Mahoney
The Valley of the Gods
The Valley of the Ancients
54
Taoism uses this symbol to represent the eternal balance of life...
Yin and Yang
The Gong
The Wheel
The Sun
55
80% of Greece was covered by ________________, making it difficult to farm.
Mountains and rocky soil
Ice
Sweaty Greek People
Fertile Soil
56
In Ancient Egyptian religion, who is the god of the dead?
Osiris
Seth
Bastet
Ra
57
How does someone move up or down social castes in Hinduism/India?
Yin and Yang
Karma and Reincarnation
Work Harder, Slacker
Dress really nice
58
Developed the first government to use direct democracy
Neither
Athens
Sparta
Both
59
Why did King Tut need help when he first came to power?
He was on a very strict diet
He was poor
He was only 9 years old
He was bald
60
What is the name of the major river in Egypt?
The Nile
The Tigris
The Euphrates
The Mississippi
61
What is the name of the star that Egyptians used to mark the beginning of the "flooding season"
Polaris
Orian
The Big Dipper
Sirius
62
Odysseus is credited for coming up with this idea, which lead to the fall of Troy.
Challenging King Priam to a 1v1 fight
the Trojan Horse
Praying to the Greek Gods to curse Troy
Sailing back to Greece
63
What is the name of the exercise that Buddhists use to focus their mind to reach enlightenment?
Praying
Surfing
Meditation and Yoga
Rapping
64
Define dynasty:
A leader the people voted for
A ruling family, where power is passed down by generation
A trade route
A very strong military leader
