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WDNNTC Trivia-Palooza Vol. 1 World History
WDNNTC Trivia-Palooza Vol. 1 World History
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1
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptian
Mayan
Incan
Persian
2
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Judaism
3
The ERV Civ's of Egypt of Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by -
tribal councils
elected officials
religious authorities
representative assemblies
4
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Apollo
Juno
Zeus
5
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
6
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
feudal lords
bankers
parish priests
humanists
7
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To defend a city
8
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
agricultural production
manufactured good
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
9
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
cultural decline
political conflict
economic prosperity
10
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
1
2
3
11
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
plebeians in section 1
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
12
During the M/A,many Greek&Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
Persian
13
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Augustus
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
14
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Written laws
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Civil service
15
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
there is eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
16
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mederranean basin
17
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Tapestries
Sculpture
Music
18
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the -
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
19
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Christians
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Muslims
20
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of -
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation
printing
21
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are actions of Egyptian gods
They are events from Roman history
22
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by -
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
increasing the use of new accounting practices
23
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Vedas
24
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic&social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
25
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
Homer
26
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Spain
China
Arabia
Italy
27
This quotation describes the -
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invations
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
28
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
The Church
The feudal system
29
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damasucs
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
30
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
31
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharaohs
32
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built -
on islands
in rainforests
on mountaintops
in canyons
33
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience an afterlife
The gods interfere in human lives
34
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Byzantine
Greek
Indian
Roman
35
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
36
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
leaders
prayer
pilgrimages
expansion
37
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
38
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from -
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Mongol hordes
39
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Constantinople
Moscow
Baghdad
40
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
41
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
controlled the army
42
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Corinth
Alexandria
Athens
43
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
44
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
45
This quotation best represents the religious views of -
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Buddhists
Jews
46
This sequence of events was caused by the -
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years' War
beginning of the Crusades
47
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
sending roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
48
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Geography
Language
Religion
49
What did you think of the 1st WDNNTC Trivia-Palooza?
Harambe toss it like a small child
Harambe says Hell Yea
50
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
