World History Quiz 4 Final

Hagia Sophia means:

Crete became the center for which early Greek civilization?

Both Justinian & Yaroslav are credited with developing law codes during their reigns.

What city did Heinrich Schliemann discover in the nineteenth century?

Who is the most honored teacher in Chineses history?

What is the Muslim term for holy war?

The Law of Twelve Tables was important primarily because it:

What term means the worship of many gods?

Muhammad was able to return to Mecca in peace following his flight in AD 622

Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

The Olympic games were originally held in honor of:

The king at the height of the Chaldean Empire was:

Which famous philosopher taught Aristotle?

What occurred at the Battle of Thermopylae?

By 1500 the primary point of contact between Europeans & Africans was the slave trade.

Horsemanship gave the Mongol army a distinct advantage over its enemies.

"Having human form or attributes" is the definition for which term?

What became the leading class in Japanese society?

What group was at the top of the Indian caste system?

Who established the first ruling dynasty in Russia?

India's empire that was the most prosperous in all aspects was the:

What aspect of the Judeo-Christian belief impressed & influenced Muhammed?

The Carthaginians were descendants of Canaanites who had once lived in ____

The Dark Ages are also called the Homeric age because Homer:

Much of the First Punic War was fought over control of the island of:

Geography played a critical role in the development of Greek history

Sumerian temple towers were called:

The greatest Mongol conqueror & founder of the Mongol dominance was:

Initially, Muhammed was persecuted in Mecca because of fear he would __________

What is the term for "submission" to Allah?

The Dorian Greeks were the earliest settlers in the Aegean region.

What country's culture had a profound effect on Japan's early history?

Who established the Mongol(or Yuan) dynasty of China?

Whom did the Romans begin to worship as the pontifex maximus or the "greatest emperor"?

The Epic of Gilgamesh gives an account of what Biblical event?

The belief that a man's soul passes through many states before it escapes the physical world is

Frumentius is best known for his ______

Rome was established on what river?

Who committed the first murder?

It was possible to marry outside your caste & raise or lower your position in Indian society

The caste known as the Sudras included the ______

The Orthodox Church used icons, which some considered to be idolatrous.

Who wrote a textbook on geometry called Elements?

The new 7th century to the Byzantine Empire was the:

Justinian's goal during his reign was to:

What is the most important primary source?

The Arameans are believed to have been the originators of the alphabet.

The Crusades were the West's effort to free Christendom from the Muslim Turks.

Byzantine church architecture excelled in its domed structures.

As African trade transitioned from caravans to ships at port, which new trade opened?

The victory of Sulla in the first civil war increased the power of the:

Muhammed supposedly received his ideas for Islam through ______

As a result of the Persian War, which of the following became the leading city-state of Greece

Which two rivers cradled the first civilizations?

The Roman Republic consisted of 3 branches of government: consuls, Senate, & assemblies

What religion follows the Four Noble Truths?

The Gracchi wanted to

Which social class included common people?

The heart of China's religious beliefs & practices came from _____

What collection of religious lit. preserved early Indian traditions and religious beliefs?

Who conquered China & established the Yuan dynasty?

The Indian caste system allowed improvement of status by changing castes.

Ham's descendants founded the empires of eastern Asia and Africa.

Shem's descendants founded the empires of eastern Asia and Africa.

Justinian's goal during his reign was to

Which two rivers cradled the first civilizations?

The Kingdom of Kush fell to the kingdom of

Which social class included common people?

The dispersion, or scattering, of the Jews is known as the:

Which term describes the inhabitants of Sparta who were made slaves by the Dorians?

Whose efforts did God use to save the human race from the Flood?

Horsemanship gave the Mongol army a distinct advantage over its enemies.

Which term refers to a city and the basic political unit of Greece?

An encyclopedia article about the Flood is an example of a primary source.

The Carthaginians were descendants of Canaanites who had once lived in:

Polygamy is best defined as the ______

The Spartan way of life centered on:

What prophet foretold that Alexander the Great's empire would be divided four ways?

Alexander the Great built the largest land empire in history.

The basic political unit of Greece was the ____

It was probably the Etruscans who first introduced Greek culture to the Romans.

The Byzantine patriarch was seen as the head of the state as well as the protector of ze church

What term means the worship of many gods?

The Law of 12 Tables was important primarily because it ___

The eastern & western churches officially split in which year?

Chinggis Khan's success lay in his

Where did Hinduism originate?

What city was not only the capital of the Assyrian Empire but also a city where Jonah preached?

The growth of which city weakened the Colden Horde in Russia?

It was probably the Etruscans who first introduced Greek culture to the Romans.

According to historical documentation, Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome.

The Bible refers to Cyrus as:

Who was the founder of Taoism?

The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the

One of the most important social units in India was the ____

What dynasty established China's Paz Sinica?

The caste known as Sudras included the ____

What sea was called Mare Nostrum?

Japanese warriors were called

The largest group to settle in Russia was the ______

The leading commercial center of the early mainland Aegean civilization was:

What is the earliest known form of writing?

Which battle was a decisive defeat for Rome?

The Arabs trace their beginnings to:

One of the most important social units in India was the:

Which of the following was not invaded by Julius Caesar?

Early Roman government was a monarchy

What is the most important type of primary source?

Israel's history can be traced back to:

Who finally led the Romans to victory over Carthage in the Second Punic War?

What was the religion of most of the people in sub-Saharan Africa?

Where did Hinduism originate?

Legends, religious beliefs, and social customs are examples of:

Sparta stressed individualism and democracy while Athens stressed militarism

The sacred writings of Zoroastrianism are called the:

What geographic factor contributed to the unity of Egypt?

The Byzantine secret weapon that would burn on water was called:

At what council was Christ's deity affirmed?

Sanskrit was the language of ancient_____

Russian culture shows more signs of Roman influence than of Orthodox influence.

Legends, religious beliefs, and social customs are examples of _____

One of Confucius's basic human relationship's was man and God.

What is the division of labor that is part of every city?

Alexander the Great's father, who united Macedonia, was

Which one of the following is not included in the 4 Noble Truths taught by Siddhartha Gautama?

The Roman Republic consisted of 3 branches of government: consuls, Senate, & assemblies.

An encyclopedia article about the Flood is an example of a primary source.

The Swedish Norsemen who plundered Slavic villages in Russia were:

An example of a primary source is the Diary of Anne Frank.

The Arab struggle in the Middle East is a result of a curse by God on Ishmael.

What term refers to a rule by one?

One of the most valuable and enduring achievements of Rome was its moral laws.

According to tradition, in what year was Rome founded?

The Japanese kept detailed historical accounts of their early history.

What emperor led the Byzantine civilization into its first great period of history and culture?

Nirvana is the Buddhist state of absolute peace & happiness

Who was the founder of Taoism?

The ruler known as the Bulgar Slayer was:

In accepting the idea of one god, Muhammed also accepted the idea of the Trinity.

After the two centuries of Mongol rule in Russia, which city rose to power in the north?

What is the term for a "submitter" to Allah?

What term refers to a rule by a few?

Slavs invited Varangian rule in which city?

Russian culture shows more signs of Roman influence than of Orthodox influence.

Purple dye and cedar trees were two valuable natural resources of the:

The primary authority on Muslim belief & practice is

One's worldview provides a perspective to examine and interpret the universe.

What term refers to a rule by the people?

Through which son of Adam and Eve did the line of Christ come?

What fierce Mongolian warriors invaded Russia in the 13th century?

What city was Muhammed's destination during the Hegira?

The Pax Romana lasted about 200 years

What is the finest example of Byzantine architecture?

The Russian ruler known as "the Wise" was ______

Russian history has always centered on the city of Moscow

The Gracchi wanted to:

Which language dominated the East African city-states?

What were two chief exports of China?

The ceremonial practice of committing suicide was called:

Sumerian temple towers were called:

Egyptians believed that the body must be preserved for the person to enjoy life after death

The Peloponnesian War developed over

The Byzantine church became known as the _____

Which language dominated the East African city-states?

The major problem after Muhammed's death was that ______

A nation is a group of people sharing a land area and a common language.

What is the earliest known form of writing?

What is the native religion of Japan?

The most important result of the Peloponnesian War was:

Japanese warriors were called:

The main obligation of the Roman provinces was to pay tribute to Rome.

Which of the following is not a primary resource?

What religion means "the way of the gods"?

Which of the following is not a primary source?

What geographic factor contributed to the unity of Egypt?

In the Roman Senate each senator served for:

Chinese writing consists of some sixty-five thousand?

"Having human form or attributes" is the definition for which term?

What is the term for man-made items used as sources to study history?

Who came first?

What ultimate goal does a Buddhist want to achieve?

What were the two chief exports of China?

What is the division of labor that is part of every city?

The forest kingdom of Benin was best known for its ______

Russia likely derived its name from the Slavic Rus, meaning "rowers" or "seafarers"

Which of the following is not one of the 5 pillars of Islam?

The great female ruler of Egypt was:

Hippocrates rejected the superstitious belief that disease was the punishment of the gods.

Egyptians believed that the body must be preserved for the person to enjoy life after death

The shoguns held real power over the Japanese government from 1192 to 1868

Which Indian ruler promoted Buddhism in Indian & sent missionaries to spread Buddhism in Asia?

Through which son of Adam and Eve did the line of Christ come?

Sparta stressed individualism and democracy while Athens stressed militarism.

The Indian caste system allowed improvement of status by changing castes

Sanskrit was the language of ancient _________

Rome was established on what river?

Which religion invaded India in 1206 & conflicted with the Hindu way of life?

Alexander the Great built the largest land empire in history.

What is the term for man-made items used as sources to study history?

During the Age of Pericles, Athens had which type of government?

What is the name of the individual who calls the Muslim faithful to prayer?

The pharaoh of Exodus was probably :

The shoguns held real power over the Japanese government from 1192 to 1868

An example of a primary source is the diary of Anne Frank.

The largest group to settle in Russia were the:

Crete became the center of which early Greek civilization?