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1
What was a mathematical advancement that the Gupta Empire created?
The discovery of the triangle.
The subject of calculus.
A decimal system.
Finding the square root.
2
Why did the Renaissance start in the Italian City-States?
They were smart and could figure things out.
Centered in the middle of the Mediterranean making it a center of trade.
They were strong with their military and weapons.
They were friendly and open to others.
3
What kind of climate does the majority of the Arabian Peninsula have?
Mediterranean
Hot
Tropical Wet Dry
Desert
4
What is Feudalism?
Type of government where socialclasses make deals for safety
A type of religion people practiced in Medieval times.
A type of government where people choose their leaders.
Type of invading group.
5
Europeans brought diseases across the Atlantic that killed million of indigenous people.
True
False
6
All social classes agree to these deals under Feudalism in order to get....
protection, shelter, and food
safety, weapons, and gold
power, food, and travel
wealth, art, and literature
7
How did the size of the Roman Empire a reason why it fell?
There were far too many people.
There was far too much land to protect and control.
There was far too much government control.
There were far too many resources.
8
What does the word civilization mean?
A group of people who move from place to place.
One person who knows many things.
A group of people who have an advanced culture.
A group of people who are barely surviving.
9
What continent was China part of?
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
10
How does a strong money system lead to growth in the Roman Empire?
It allows for common language and increased production of goods.
It allows for a common currency and increased trade.
It allows for a common language and increased production of goods.
It allows for common language and increased trade throughout the empire.
11
What climate type do we have in Salinas, California?
Tropical Rainforest
Mediterranean
Savanna
Desert
12
Why was the Pax Romana so important to the growth of the Roman Empire?
It allowed for discussion, debate, and art.
It allowed for peace, conflict, and trade.
It allowed time for discussion, trade, and art.
It allowed for peace, stability, and trade.
13
Why is Jerusalem important to Christians, Muslims, and Jews?
It is home to sacred sites.
It is a place of pilgrimage.
All of the above.
It has a historical connection to each religion.
14
How did bad leadership during the fall of Rome lead to economic problems?
Having no clear way to choose a leader led to economic issues.
Leaders took complete control and ignored good advice.
Emperors assassinating one another over money led to less money.
Corruption in government weakened the value of coins.
15
What is a republic?
Every citizens votes on the issues
Citizens elected representatives to serve them
Democracy
Citizens have a say in their government
16
What continent will you find the subcontinent of India?
North America
Asia
Africa
South America
17
The Protestant Reformation initially tried just to reform the Catholic Church.
False
True
18
In response to the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic Church launched a:
Bake Sale
Tabletop Reformation
Reform Conference
Counter Reformation
19
What environmental factor led to migration during the Fall of Rome?
Climate was predictable because of warm summers and cool winters.
Climate was unpredictable which led to a food shortage.
Climate was unpredictable which required shelter.
Climate was predictable which led to more travel.
20
What was the road protected by the Mongolian Empire where merchants traded called?
The Mongol Pathway
Colombian Exchange
The Silk Road
The Trade Road
21
How was feudalism strengthened by the Catholic Church's teachings?
It taught peasants how to read.
It built churches.
It built protective moats around castles.
It taught the idea of fatalism.
22
Which statement best answers this question: How does the local environment shape culture?
Creativity and learning increasing during the Renaissance.
Polynesians living on islands in the Pacific and become talented sailors.
Ghana raising taxes to build wealth.
Roman Empire conquering land, becoming more powerful.
23
What invention led to more places for China to trade with?
Compass
Waterways
Smallpox Innoculation
Gunpowder
24
What is the Magna Carta?
A written agreement stating that everyone can vote
An agreement that serfs get more money
A written agreement, giving the king rules to follow
A written agreement stating that everyone has to buy a goat
25
What continent can you find the Polynesia Culture?
Oceania
South America
Europe
North America
26
Why was Timbuktu an important site of encounter?
Important religious site.
All of the above.
Close to Niger river.
Important learning center.
27
How did trade help spread Islam?
As people traded goods, they also traded ideas like religion.
As people traded goods, they also traded merchandise.
Trade helps people get money.
Trade is an important part of economics and the rise of empires.
28
Pick the example the best describes this question:
How do important historical changes impact how people connect?
Griots tell stories to their local villagers in Mali.
The Crusades a conflict led to an increase in trade between Europe and Asia
29
Who is the main prophet of Islam?
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
Moses
30
Pick the best example that answers this: How did global connections change the world forever?
Columbian Exchange: New plants brought to Americas destroying ecosystems
Silk Road: Trade spreading ideas through Asia, Africa, and Europe.
31
How did Polynesians adapt to their surroundings in order to travel successfully?
Used a GPS system
Used the stars, sun, and clouds
Used a compass
Built bridges between islands
32
What is a secondary source?
Any information about the past.
Evidence that was created during the time of study.
Something that helps solve crimes.
Piece of information about the topic, but is not made then.
33
Why is wind important to the Polynesians?
Wind did not help the Polynesians.
Wind stops them from a dangerous location.
Windy days meant they could not travel safely.
Wind helped them navigate successfully to other islands.
34
What is a primary source?
Any item that was created during the time period of study.
Anything that gives information about the past.
Any evidence.
A piece of evidence that solves a crime.
35
What continent can you find the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali?
Africa
South America
Europe
Asia
36
What is Oceania?
It is a continent in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is the continent of Australia.
It is a continent in the South Pacific.
It is a continent east of Europe.
37
What type of social science subject looks at government and power?
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
Economics
38
What is the European view on land ownership?
Europeans viewed land as something owned by only the rich.
Europeans viewed land as private property owned by man.
Europeans viewed land as something to be respected .
Europeans viewed land as shared property used by all.
39
What is the Columbian Exchange?
Triangular trade between Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The triangular trade between the Americas and Afroeurasia.
The triangular trade between Oceania and Eurasia.
Global exchange between Russia and India
40
Eventually the Renaissance spread through which continent?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
41
What is one adaptation/change to the environment the Mayans did to survive?
Terrace Farming
Slash-and-Burn
Used cold temperatures to keep food safe.
Floating Gardens
42
Why was the loss of a unified military so damaging to the Roman Empire?
It led to a strengthening of the military.
It led to a lack of discipline which left the empire vulnerable to attack.
Border protection is the only way to save an empire.
The army got so large and so dominant it became its own empire.
43
How did social classes change during the Renaissance?
Stayed the same. No social mobility.
Merchants, Craftspeople, and Bankers became more important.
Knights became more important.
Kings became less powerful.
44
What action that Martin Luther take that started the Reformation?
Wrote a book that was published after his death.
Told stories to the people in his town about the church.
Posted and printed the 95 Theses
Debated the Pope in public.
45
How did the environment change because of the Columbian Exchange?
There was destruction of habitat.
New crops that were planted changed eco-systems.
Invasive species were introduced which hurt native animals.
All of the above.
46
What did the Aztec civilization do to adapt/change their environment?
Floating Garden
Wishful Thinking
Terrace Farming
Slash-and-Burn
47
What does the word culture mean?
A religion that people practice.
A society's traditions and behaviors.
Type of money.
Description of a government.
48
The Ganges River is considered Holy by what religion?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Jewish
Chrsitianity
49
Why would more people live in inner China than other regions?
There are high mountains which help protect the area.
This region is closest to Europe and for easy trade.
There are rivers and rich soil for agriculture.
There are dry deserts.
50
How did Rome's location help the Roman Empire grow in power?
It was located in the far west.
It was located in North Africa.
It was located on the border between Asia and Europe.
It was centrally located in the Mediterranean
51
How was the Niger River important to the empire of Ghana?
It provided water for farming and transportation.
It was an important natural barrier to migrating animals.
It discouraged the expansion of the empires from flooding yearly.
It was the major source for gold and salt for the region.
52
What started to increase due to the Crusades?
Wealth
Isolation
Trade
Hope
53
What does Renaissance mean?
Rewind
Rebirth
Forward.
Creative
54
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that ALL people were created equal and should be treated fairly?
Thomas Hobbes
Mary Wollstonecraft
John Locke.
55
How did the bubonic plague get to Europe?
The plague came from the Americas.
The plague started in Europe.
Traveling merchants along the Silk Road brought it.
Traveling soldiers fighting in the Crusades brought it.
56
Civic Action and Engagement is important to ALL kinds of Democracies.
False
True
57
Where is the city of Rome located?
Italian Peninsula
Arabian Peninsula
British Isles
North Africa
58
What continent did the Islamic Empire start in?
Africa
Oceania
Asia
Europe
59
What social science subject deals with human-environment interaction?
Economics
Archeology
Philosophy
Geography
60
What social science subject looks at how countries make money or trade?
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology
Geography
61
What statement best describes the Mongolian Empire?
One of the largest empires in history, lead by Genghis Khan
The eastern half of the Roman Empire
one of the several separate territiories in the Mongolian Empire
Loose federation of mostly German states and principalities
62
How did roads in the Gupta Empire create connections with others?
It helped with the exchange of ideas and goods.
It connected India to China to the Middle East.
It allowed places for travelers to rest.
All of the above.
63
Which of the following is an achievement of the ancient Maya civilization?
Creation of an advanced calendar system
Invention of the compass
Construction of the Colosseum
Development of the wheel
64
What type of government was weakened by the Crusades in Western Europe?
Theocracy
Feudalism
Republic
Democracy
65
What is a theocracy?
Type of government where government is ruled through elections.
Type of government that is ruled through a constitution.
Type of economic system.
Type of government that is ruled through religion.
66
What civilization had the leader by the name of Mansa Musa
Inca
Islam
Aztec
Mali
67
Which is a Chinese innovation that helped with travel?
All of the above.
Waterways like the Grand Canal.
Compass.
Improved sails for ships.
68
How did the empire of Ghana grow wealthy ?
By taxing caravans of traders
By selling gold
By selling salt
By taxing all visitors
69
What continent can you find the Inca civilization?
Africa
North America
Europe
South America
70
What continent will you find the Mayan and Aztec civilizations?
Asia
South America
Oceania
North America
71
According to John Locke, which rights are guaranteed by natural law?
Freedom of worship and right to petition
Freedom of speech
Trial by jury
Life, liberty, and property
72
What is civic action?
People getting involved in making our communities better.
People not caring about their community.
People getting involved in making our communities worse
73
Why was Feudalism needed?
To provide equality for everyone.
To provide religious services.
To provide order and protection after the Fall of Rome
To provide happiness throughout Western Europe
74
What do humanists believe?
All of the above
Human beings should balance religious faith with worldly interests.
That the power of the church and government should be separate.
That humans can achieve great things and be celebrated as individuals.
75
What two cultures inspired Europeans during the Renaissance?
Chinese & Muslim
Ancient Greece & Rome
Mayan & Incan
Mali & Ghana
76
How did the King of Ghana keep power?
By inheriting the wealth of a prior king
By conquering lands throughout Afroeurasia
By maintaining a strong military
By controlling the gold trade and collecting taxes
77
What effect did humanism have on the Reformation?
Humanism taught people to accept authority at all costs.
Humanism taught people to accept things as they are.
Humanism taught people to question the world around them.
Humanism taught people to dedicate their entire lives to religion.
78
What was not a reason for Feudalism?
Geography
People enjoyed it.
Catholic Church teachings
Invaders
79
What is one adaptation or change to the environment that the Inca did?
Mowing the lawn
Slash-and-Burn
Floating Gardens
Terrace Farming
80
What are the social sciences?
Study of humans and how they interact.
Study of space.
Study of animal behavior.
Study of the earth and its movement.
81
Why do humans modify their environment?
To have fun.
To survive.
To destroy.
To travel easier.
82
What two religious groups were in conflict during The Crusades?
Christians and Jews
Byzantine Empire and Turks
Muslims and Jews
Christians and Muslims
83
How did the Black Death lead to changes in Europe?
There was loss of lives from all classes and backgrounds.
The loss of workers led to more power for peasants.
There was loss of faith due to questions about faith.
All of the above.
84
What is an empire?
It is a group of people that travel place to place for resources.
It is a group of people who create a kingdom in a continent.
It is a group of people who form a dance party.
It is a group of people ruling over another group of people.
85
Who is Queen Njinga?
African who was kidnapped and brought to South America
Leader of the Asante Empire who resisted the British
Leader of the Kingdom of Ndongo who resisted the Portuguese
Leader of the maroon societies who fought the British
86
What is the best example that answers this question:
How do people grow from local connections to regional connections?
Roman Empire fell and then became smaller kingdoms.
Tribes in the Arabian Peninsula unite under the religion of Islam.
87
Which of the following is a significant achievement of the Inca civilization?
Development of hieroglyphic writing
Construction of extensive road networks.
Creation of the first alphabet.
Invention of gunpowder.
88
What is an example of a cultural change due to the Columbian Exchange?
New religions were brought across the Atlantic Ocean.
All of the above.
New foods and animals were brought to other places changing food habits.
New foods and animals were brought to other places changing food habits.
