World Studies: Ch.10

Question 1

Which city-state had an oligarchy? This allowed them to lead an army without worry.

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Sparta

Question 2

When a person became too powerful and was threatening democracy they would be exiled

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Ostracism

Question 3

Which route did the Spanish take in exploring for trade routes?

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West towards the unknown

Question 4

When you have 2 or more kings it is known as what form of government?

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oligarchy

Question 5

How many bobble heads do I have in my classroom?

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10

Question 6

The Europe of ancient Greece and Rome is called

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Classical Europe

Question 7

Where were the gladiatorial games held?

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coliseum

Question 8

The period of prosperity initiated by Caesar Augustus was the

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Pax Romana

Question 9

What was the first official state in the USA?

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Delaware

Question 10

During the Middle Ages, the political and social system was known as

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feudalism

Question 11

What was the main killing machine during the French Revolution?

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Guillotine

Question 12

You could buy this to absolve yourself of sin during the Middle Ages

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indulgence

Question 13

What animal represents Tootsie Pops in the commercials?

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Mr. Owl

Question 14

What was Leonardo da Vinci NOT known for?

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Writing

Question 15

The Middle Ages ended and the pre-modern period began with the

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Renaissance

Question 16

What caused European countries to begin exploring the world?

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spice trade routes

Question 17

Who defeated the Persian Empire?

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Alexander the Great

Question 18

The mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by

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Michelangelo Buonarotti

Question 19

In the Byzantine Empire of eastern Europe, Christianity was known as

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Eastern Orthodoxy

Question 20

Who was an influential writer during the renaissance?

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William Shakespeare

Question 21

A great and often violent change is known as

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revolution

Question 22

What city-state was known for their militaristic style?

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Sparta

Question 23

A series of holy wars between Christians and Muslims over Jerusalem is known as

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Crusades

Question 24

Renaissance writers reached a wider audience by writing in

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the language they spoke every day

Question 25

Christianity became a political power in western Europe during the period of

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The Middle Ages

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT something that missionaries did?

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lead military missions

Question 27

Which route did the Portuguese take when trying to get to the Indies?

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Southern course down the African coast

Question 28

The Puritans were followers of

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John Calvin

Question 29

The world's first democratic constitution was adopted by

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Athens

Question 30

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were

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Greek philosophers

Question 31

Protestants were protesting the

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corrupt actions of the Catholic Church

Question 32

Which of the following was the lowest on the totem pole in the feudal system?

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Serfs

Question 33

A set of laws that combined both local customs and Roman law is known as?

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Common law

Question 34

Workers' organizations that controlled industries were called

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guilds

Question 35

Who was the first Roman Emperor? He was not assassinated...

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Caesar Augustus

Question 36

What became the official religion of Rome in 300's A.D?

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Catholicism

Question 37

Books became more numerous and less expensive because of the invention of

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printing press with movable type

Question 38

What age was known for education, art, and science?

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Renaissance

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