3rd Q. 6th G Benchmark Review Soc. St.

Question 1

Who held most of the power in Feudal Japan?

Accepted Answer

Shogun

Question 2

What city were the Crusaders trying to free from Muslim control?

Accepted Answer

Jerusalem

Question 3

Which Catholic Pope promised forgiveness of sins to warriors willing to go on the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Pope Urban II

Question 4

Most formal education in the Middle was carried on by _________________.

Accepted Answer

Catholic monasteries

Question 5

The poem below is an example of what kind of Japanese poetry?

Accepted Answer

The haiku

Question 6

Which was one effect of the Plague in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Peasants gained power, Nobles lost power

Question 7

A "monarch" can best be described as a

Accepted Answer

King or queen

Question 8

What was the main trading route out of China?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Question 9

What were the two most valuable trade goods in West African kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

Gold and Salt

Question 10

The main prophet in Islam is:

Accepted Answer

Mohammed

Question 11

What African River flows through many different climate zones in West Africa?

Accepted Answer

Niger

Question 12

The city that is considered the birth place of Islam is:

Accepted Answer

Medina

Question 13

What was the one lasting effect of Islam in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Increased literacy

Question 14

What Chinese invention led to increase literacy (ability to read).

Accepted Answer

Woodblock printing

Question 15

What development in West Africa made trade much easier?

Accepted Answer

Use of camels

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