American History Quiz

Question 1

Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of what?

Accepted Answer

Democracy

Question 2

Who was the wealthiest person in history?

Accepted Answer

Mansa Musa

Question 3

What device was crucial for the Age of Exploration?

Accepted Answer

Astrolabe

Question 4

Christianity and Islam emphasize different figures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What do the Iroquois prefer to be called?

Accepted Answer

The Six Nations, Haudenosaunee

Question 6

Explorers like Columbus sought what?

Accepted Answer

A better route to Asia

Question 7

What was Yonkers originally called?

Accepted Answer

Nappeckamack

Question 8

Who became the dominant force in the colonies?

Accepted Answer

British

Question 9

People crossed into the Americas for what reason?

Accepted Answer

Chasing the Woolly Mammoth

Question 10

Civilization began with sustainable farming techniques.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which cultural area includes New York?

Accepted Answer

Woodland

Question 12

The Columbian Exchange helped societies grow.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Europe looked east for what in the 10th century?

Accepted Answer

Silks and Spices

Question 14

Feudalism is a system of what?

Accepted Answer

A ruler grants lands to lords

Question 15

The Middle Ages were a time of Christian fanaticism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

The Earth was believed to be flat until it was discovered that it's a?

Accepted Answer

A Sphere

Question 17

Historical Inquiry uses which skills best?

Accepted Answer

Detective and Academic skills

Question 18

What theory explains migration from Asia to America?

Accepted Answer

The Land Bridge Theory

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