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America, Africa, and Europe before 1500
America, Africa, and Europe before 1500
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Module 1 HMH GCA: USH 8
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1
Which Greek philosopher taught that people should live their lives based on reason?
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
2
This early native american group used a system of strings called quipu to keep records.
Inca
Maya
Olmec
Aztec
3
The ____________ was an underground ceremonial chamber that central to Anasazi communities.
pueblo
kiva
totem
4
The Catholic Church served as a _______________ force among the states and people of Europe.
religious
unifying
ruling
5
What was the name of the land bridge the first people in America crossed?
Toronto Land Bridge
America Bridge
Bering Land Bridge
The 9-mile stretch
6
Askia the Great was the ruler of which Empire?
Songhai
Ghana
Mali
Hajj
7
What was the system of promises between lords and vassals in the Middle Ages known as?
republic
democracy
monarchy
feudalism
8
What was the name of the plague that killed over 25 million people in Europe?
The Black Death
Ebola
The Awakening
SARS Virus
9
What was the economic system that unifies and increases the power and wealth of a nation?
Marxism
mercantilism
socialism
capitalism
10
Native Americans living in the Pacific Northwest carved __________ on tall poles.
records
hieroglyphs
maps
totems
11
Which of the following views was shared by Native American groups?
Individual ownership applied only to crops and was temporary
Plants possessed more spiritual importance than animals.
Land rights could either be inherited or earned through war.
Exchanging property was an important part of peace negotiations.
12
Why did the moundbuilders create the mounds?
To practice religious ceremonies and rituals
It was better for farming purposes
To protect the city from outside invaders
13
The Renaissance emphasized the importance of ______________ rather than focusing on religion.
science
people
wealth
art
14
____________________were warriors who fought on horseback.
nobles
knights
serfs
priests
15
Which Greek philosopher wanted to make people think and question their own beliefs?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
16
Who were the two greatest Renaissance artists?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Donatello
Raphael
17
Nobles gave land to knights who would defend the land, these nobles were called _______________.
serfs
vassals
lords
priests
18
Johann Gutenberg developed the moveable type printing press that allowed for the spread of new ideas.
False
True
19
Greek laws were written down and put on public display.
False
True
20
__________________were loyal to the king, but ruled their own land as independent territory.
nobles
priests
serfs
knights
21
Which region in North America were the Anasazi people located?
Northeast
Central
Southeast
Southwestern
22
Wars between European Christians and Muslims in Southwest Asia were called____________
The Crusades
Good vs. Evil
Civil War
1815 War
23
The fierce warriors, whose superior militray ability was key to the ________________ success.
Aztec
Olmec
Maya
Incas
24
What 3 economic changes affected trade in the Middle Ages?
mercantilism
need for banks
joint-stock companies
need for a common monetary system
25
Which early tribe lived in the Four Corners region of the United States?
Apache
Sioux
Anasazi
Navajo
26
Renaissance art reflected the ideas of the time by showing the value of human beings.
True
False
27
The ________________ was a significant part of the culture of the nomadic hunters of the Great Plains.
beaver
elk
buffalo
fishing
28
A nation-state is an organized political unit with a central government.
True
False
29
Renaissance means what?
Rebirth
Beginning of a war
To jab slightly
Continue
30
The empire of Ghana gained enormous wealth by.....
raiding Arab and European villages
farming vast stretches of fertile land
controlling the gold and salt trade
manufacturing valuable goods
31
The _____________ were nomadic and supported themselves by raiding other tribes.
Chinook
Apache
Dogrib
Navajo
32
The Crusades was a series of wars between ________________ and _____________ for control of the Holy Land.
Christians
Native Americans
Europeans
Muslims
33
Greek philosopher described an ideal society based on justice and fairness for all in his work
The Republic.
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
34
A knight who promised to support the noble in battle was called a ________________.
serfs
lords
vassals
priests
35
What empire reached its height of wealth and power under Mansa Musa?
Ghana
Songhai
Mali
36
A democracy is a form of government in which people rule through elected officials.
True
False
37
What caused the population increase in Europe during the Middle Ages?
increased literacy rates
increased trade
increased food production
38
The ____________ was a caravan route that started in China and ended at the Mediterranean Sea.
El Camino Rio
Royal Road
Silk Road
39
A republic is a form of government where elected officials act on behalf of the people.
True
False
40
Which of the following was the earliest civilization in the Americas, and where was it located?
Brazil
Maya, South America
Olmec, Mesoamerica
Aztec, Mesoamerica