Contemporary World Preview

The study of the earth in all its variety- land, water, plants, and animals.

The 13 colonies in North America were originally part of what empire before they broke away?

The earliest people on Earth survived by doing what?

Leader of the Indian independence movement, and practiced non-violent protests.

Which of the following religions has a holy site in the city of Jerusalem, Israel?

This society in Central and South America developed a highly accurate calendar.

How many oceans are there?

Africa is a country.

The business of travel.

In Europe, most of the countries were ruled by Kings and Queens. This is known as what?

The Chinese built this in the hopes of protecting their country from the Mongols.

The earliest attempt at a Democratic society took place where?

A natural home or environment for a certain species.

Countries in Europe took over and controlled most of Africa. This was called what?

Leonardo Di Vinci was famous for what?

How many continents are there?

Dishonest, illegal conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.