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World History Quiz
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1
In the 16th and 17th century wealthy Europeans ate _____ thinking they’d cure them of ailments.
herbs
fish
cotton
corpses
2
What are the three R's of MERIT?
Responsible, Respectful, Relevant
Responsible, Research, Relevant
Reference, Recitation, Respectful
Reading, Relevant, Responsible
3
In early Rome a father could _________ kill anyone in his family.
not
legally
4
The “D” in D-Day stands for _______________________.
Day
Defense
Danger
Demolition
5
New research suggests that _______ people were murdered or imprisoned by the Nazis.
20-25 million
15-20 million
10-15 million
5-10 million
6
Ancient Egyptians used _______________ as pillows.
slabs of stone
down feathers
animal guts
hay
7
In 1912, a Paris orphanage held a raffle to raise money—the prizes were live ______________.
chickens
babies
cows
rabbits
8
Before the mid-19th century dentures were commonly made with teethpulled from ___________?
Children
Cows
Prisoners
The mouths of dead soldiers
9
John F. Kennedy, Anthony Burgess, Aldous Huxley, and C.S. Lewis all ______ on the same day.
died
were born
10
Genghis Khan killed 40 million people across _____________________.
Australia
Asia and Europe
The US
South America
11
Mr. Jablonski's dogs, Garp and Salvador doggie are __________________________.
Border collie and Miniture Schnauzer
Border Collie and Poodle
Border Collie and Pug
Border Collie and Scottish Terrier
12
About how many witches were put to death in the medieval times?
1,000
600,000
1,000,000
60,000
13
Japanese samurais disemboweled themselves with their sword (an act known as
seppuko
)
When they betrayed their country.
When in danger of being captured.
When they lost a battle.
When they no longer believed in the code.
14
African-American men were not deemed equal members of the Mormon Church until___________.
1978
2002
2014
1965
15
What is our new principal's name?
Riley Beaver
Ms. Clifford
Ms. Mays
Mr. Jablonski
16
Tens of thousands of baby girls were abandoned each year in China because of _____________.
Ho Chi Min
Communism
One child policy
Japan
17
England’s King George I was actually________________.
Gay
English
German
A woman
18
Saddam Hussein was given the key to the city of Detroit.
False
True
19
The Parliament of _____ is the oldest still acting parliament in the world. Established in 930.
Botswana
Greenland
Iceland
Italy
20
Which one of these websites can you go on during school time?
Huffington Post
Facebook
Snapchat
Twitter
21
Kim Jong Il wrote six ______________.
grants
memoirs
operas
US laws
22
Roman Emperor Gaius made his beloved ______________ a senator.
Wife
Son
Horse
Daughter
23
Who is NOT responsible for your cell phone if you choose to bring it to school?
Madonna
Garp
The School
Yourself
24
Between 1525 and 1866,how many Africans were kidnapped and sold into slavery in the US?
12 million
10 million
20 million
5 million
25
Napoleon was once attacked by _______________.
The Huns
The US
Rabbits
Mice
26
Can you ever video or take a picture during class time?
No
Yes
27
How long is a break at MERIT?
5 minutes and then some more time with permission
5 minutes
1 minute
Forever
28
What can you use your cell phone?
Whenever you want.
When the teacher is talking.
Passing periods and lunch time.
During group work.
29
Where do you take a break in Mr. J's room?
Wherever
Zen Den
The floor
Your chair
30
In 1788 the ___________________ army attacked itself and lost 10,000 men.
German
Roman
Austrian
Mayan
