CHS - World History 4 1/2 Week Benchmark

Question 1

The Buddha believed that suffering is caused by

Accepted Answer

attachment to the things of this world.

Question 2

What was the most important social institution in Germanic custom?

Accepted Answer

the family

Question 3

Mr. Cannon graduated from University of Florida.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

People sent out to carry a religious message in hopes of converting them are called_________.

Accepted Answer

missionaries

Question 5

What year did Mr. Cannon graduate?

Accepted Answer

1987

Question 6

Who was appointed dictator after defeating Pompey?

Accepted Answer

Julius Caesar

Question 7

What was the most important social institution in Germanic custom?

Accepted Answer

the family

Question 8

The Eightfold Path includes the idea that we must

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do work that uplifts our being.

Question 9

Who was Siddhārtha Gautama?

Accepted Answer

founder of Buddhism

Question 10

Who was appointed dictator after defeating Pompey?

Accepted Answer

Julius Caesar

Question 11

Harmony with nature and the universal order are beliefs of

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Daoism.

Question 12

The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths were meant to end

Accepted Answer

human suffering.

Question 13

Which city in Egypt, founded by Alexander, became home to the largest library in ancient times?

Accepted Answer

Alexandria

Question 14

word for the split between the Catholic Church of the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church

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schism

Question 15

People sent out to carry a religious message in hopes of converting them are called_________.

Accepted Answer

missionaries

Question 16

Which Roman official ordered the execution of Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Pontius Pilate

Question 17

Gupta rulers earned large profits from

Accepted Answer

religious trade.

Question 18

During his reign, Aśoka,

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set up hospitals for people and animals.

Question 19

Harmony with nature and the universal order are beliefs of

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Daoism.

Question 20

Mr. Cannon went to Iraq.

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True

Question 21

Mr. Cannon graduated from Cairo High School.

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True

Question 22

The teachings of Homer promoted

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the values of courage, honor, and excellence.

Question 23

The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths were meant to end

Accepted Answer

human suffering.

Question 24

During his reign, Aśoka,

Accepted Answer

set up hospitals for people and animals.

Question 25

Buddhists believe that it is possible to reach enlightenment by

Accepted Answer

following the Middle Path, known as the Eightfold Path.

Question 26

Which city in Egypt, founded by Alexander, became home to the largest library in ancient times?

Accepted Answer

Alexandria

Question 27

The word spartan has come to mean

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highly self-disciplined.

Question 28

Mr. Cannon has a Masters Degree.

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True

Question 29

The Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras were four divisions known as

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varnas.

Question 30

What college did Mr. Cannon not attend?

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University of Florida (The Swamp)

Question 31

Mr. Cannon was in the Navy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

The Eightfold Path includes the idea that we must

Accepted Answer

do work that uplifts our being.

Question 33

What branch of service did Mr. Cannon serve in?

Accepted Answer

US Air Force

Question 34

The Buddha believed that suffering is caused by

Accepted Answer

attachment to the things of this world.

Question 35

word for the split between the Catholic Church of the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church

Accepted Answer

schism

Question 36

Mr Cannon is 49 years old.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

Gupta rulers earned large profits from

Accepted Answer

religious trade.

Question 38

The teachings of Homer promoted

Accepted Answer

the values of courage, honor, and excellence.

Question 39

The system of walls linked by Qin Shihuangdi became

Accepted Answer

the Great Wall of China.

Question 40

Why did the Legalists advocate harsh laws and stiff punishments for keeping public order?

Accepted Answer

They believed people we not capable of being good.

Question 41

The Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras were four divisions known as

Accepted Answer

varnas.

Question 42

What year did Mr. Cannon join the Air Force?

Accepted Answer

1987

Question 43

The word spartan has come to mean

Accepted Answer

highly self-disciplined.

Question 44

Buddhists believe that it is possible to reach enlightenment by

Accepted Answer

following the Middle Path, known as the Eightfold Path.

Question 45

Local Christian communities led by a priest were called _________.

Accepted Answer

parishes

Question 46

Local Christian communities led by a priest were called _________.

Accepted Answer

parishes

Question 47

Which Roman official ordered the execution of Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Pontius Pilate

Question 48

An important concept that became a crucial part of Chinese history was

Accepted Answer

Confucian belief on gov't for superior men

Question 49

Who was Siddhārtha Gautama?

Accepted Answer

founder of Buddhism

Question 50

Why did the Legalists advocate harsh laws and stiff punishments for keeping public order?

Accepted Answer

They believed people we not capable of being good.

Question 51

When is Mr. Cannon's birthday?

Accepted Answer

Today

Question 52

Ancient Indians excelled in the science of

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astronomy.

Question 53

An important concept that became a crucial part of Chinese history was

Accepted Answer

Confucian belief on gov't for superior men

CHS - World History 4 1/2 Week Benchmark

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CHS - World History 4 1/2 Week Benchmark

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