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WHO WANTS TO PASS THE SOL’S!
SOL WHI.2 Scientists currently believe humans first
appeared in:
A. Australia.
B. North America.
C. Asia.
D. Africa.
And the Answer IS…
D. Africa
Beginning of Time
Earliest human findings date back 40,000 years.
Scientists believe humans first appeared over 2 million years ago.
The first humans were wandering hunters and gatherers.
They made simple tools and weapons from bones, wood, and stone.
A hunter-gatherer society would most likely develop in an area:
A. where animals are plentiful.
B. near an ocean.
C. in an area with many raw materials.
D. close to a mountain.
And the Answer IS…
A. where animals are
plentiful
Early hunter-gatherer human societies are generally typified by:A. Large numbers of people.B. Small nomadic clans of humans.C. Moderate numbers of people living in permanent villages.D. Miniscule cities and large agricultural developments.
And the Answer IS…
B. Small nomadic
clans of humans
What is this picture showing?
The Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)
People wandered from place to place, hunting and gathering their food.
They traveled in small groups (20-40)During this time, people developed
language in order to communicate during hunts.
They also learned how to make fire.It is believed that they were spiritual,
archaeologists have found graves that show that they took care of the dead.
Humans were first able to:
A. Farm.
B. Create art.
C. Domesticate animals.
D. Make tools.
And the Answer IS…
D. make tools.
A Person living in Prehistoric Times was a
N.O.M.A.D.
http://www.monmouth.army.mil/cecom/pae/caiv/images/train.gif
Nomad = a wandering hunter and
gatherer .
Nomad - a member of a people or tribe that has no permanent home but moves about from place to place, usually seasonally and following a traditional route according to the state of the
pasturage or food supply. (http://www.dictionary.com)
Oral language developed
Initially used for practical communication, like hunting.
Made Fire
Fire used to provide warmth and for cooking.
Art in Caves
Developed the first tools, including
simple weapons.
http://v2.archaeological-center.com/welcome/images/hilton-weapons.jpg
The Neolithic Era began when humans:
A. began to control and lessen their
population.
B. first developed organized countries.
C. first lived in permanent agricultural
societies.
D. learned to write down and communicate
their thoughts to other peoples in the world.
And the Answer IS…
C. first lived in permanent
agricultural societies.
What effect did the invention of the plow, pottery and weaving have on early societies?
A. They moved about to find food.
B. They warred with their neighbors.
C. They developed permanent
settlements.
D. They developed early democracies.
And the Answer IS…
C. They developed
permanent
settlements.
Neolithic People were different from Paleolithic People because
they would:
S.E.T.T.L.E.
Settled into permanent locations
http://www.historiasiglo20.org/prehistory/index.htm
Even animals are domesticated
Horses, dogs, goats, sheep, and oxen were the first animals to be domesticated.
http://www.pbs.org
The creation of pottery
Why would people in the Neolithic Era develop pottery?
How could the creation of pottery be valuable for historians?
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Tools become more advanced
What factors may lead Neolithic people to develop more advanced tools?
OLDOWAN TOOLS (Ethiopia)(left to right): end chopper, heavy-duty scraper, spheroid hammer stone (Olduvai Gorge); flake chopper (Gadeb); bone point, horn core tool
or digger (Swartkrans).
http://www.handprint.com/LS/ANC/stones.html
Learned to cultivate the land
(agriculture)
This is critical because now the nomads could have food wherever they wanted!
The first foods were wheat and cereals in the Middle East, rice in Asia, and corn in the Americas.
http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/GeogHist/histories/Oldcivilization/Egyptology/LifeAncient/bounty12.jpg
End of Paleolithic Era = Neolithic
Revolution
Neolithic Revolution is also known as the first Agricultural Revolution.
http://www.pureimagination.co.uk/captaincaveman/images/caveyshout.jpg
Who studies the remains of a civilization?
A. archaeologists
B. historians
C. cartographers
D. philosophers
And the Answer IS…
A. archaeologists
Artifacts are:
A. any remains left behind by man.
B. Bones of humans or animals.
C. military equipment.
D. objects made by human hands.
And the Answer IS…
D. objects made by
human hands
What can an archaeologist conclude about artifacts found in the same strata?
A. The remains are from different times.
B. The remains are from the same time.
C. Different people made the artifacts.
D. The artifacts were from a people with
no technology.
And the Answer IS…
B. The remains are
from the same time.
A famous structure was built around 4-5000 years ago in England. What is this stone structure called?
A. the Great Pyramid
B. the Great Wall
C. the Parthenon
D. Stonehenge
And the Answer IS…
D. Stonehenge
sol whi.3 The earliest known permanent agricultural
community was established in:
A. Mesopotamia near the Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers.
B. Egypt near the Nile River.
C. North America near the Mississippi
River.
D. Europe near the Rhine River.
And the Answer IS…
A. Mesopotamia near
the Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers
Which of the early civilizations are inappropriately matched with its famous river(s)?
A. Mesopotamia – Tigris & Euphrates
B. China – Huang He
C. Egypt – Nile
D. India - Tiber
And the Answer IS…
D. India – Tiber
(correct river – Indus)
Mesopotamian civilization grew up in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates. What area is the land between these two rivers a part of?
A. Fertile Crescent
B. Great Plains
C. Gobi Desert
D. Himalayan Mountains
And the Answer IS…
A. Fertile Crescent
Mesopotamia
Located between Tigris + Euphrates
AKA- Fertile Crescent – rich soils from rivers + Sea make this land great for farming.
Picture From: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/graphics/campaigns/iraq/cresmap.gif
Sumer
Sumer – earliest known civilization formed in southern Mesopotamia around 3500 BC
Depended on rivers + rich soil.Sumerians lived in small, separate cities
that developed into city-states.Sumer, Ur, and Uruk among 1st city states.
Mesopotamia was invaded several times in its history. What geographical feature made this possible?
A. high mountains
B. large deserts
C. open plains
D. deep rivers
And the Answer IS…
C. open plains
The great civilizations of India and China were virtually isolated from one another. What feature kept them apart?
A. Himalayan Mountains
B. Alp Mountains
C. Sahara Desert
D. Indian Ocean
And the Answer IS…
A. Himalayan
Mountains
The ancient Hebrew civilization settled in what region?
A. the Red Sea basin
B. the lower Tigris and Euphrates plain
C. the Jordan River Valley
D. the eastern shore of the Aegean Sea
And the Answer IS…
C. Jordan River
Valley
Hebrew Religion = JudaismHebrews = Jews
Founder = Abraham Abraham lived in the
Mesopotamian city of Ur and was a shepherd.
According to the Torah, God told Abraham to move his people to Canaan (“The Promised Land”)
Torah = book containing the records and beliefs of Hebrews. (first five books of the Bible/Old Testament)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertile_Crescent
Ur
Canaan
The Phoenicians adapted to their location around the Mediterranean Sea. How did this group do so?
A. They irrigated their farmland.
B. They traded on the seas.
C. They lived in ice houses.
D. They developed strong land armies.
Day 2
And the Answer IS…
B. They traded
on the seas.
Phoenician Empire
About 1100 B.C., after the decline of the Minoans, the Phoenicians become the most powerful seafaring traders.
What was the most famous contribution of the ancient Phoenician society?
A. the use of the first written code of law
B. the use of an alphabet
C. the use of domesticated animals
D. the use of gunpowder
And the Answer IS…
B. the use of an
alphabet
Ancient People Used Their M.I.N.D.S. to
develop Economically
Metal tools and weapons (bronze, iron) are developed
http://www.virtual-egyptian-museum.org/Collection/FullVisit/Collection.FullVisit-JFR.html?../Content/MET.MM.00894.html&0
http://www.eternalegypt.org/images/elements/200040-4-CO-5212-2_310x310.jpg
Increasing trade along rivers and
by sea because of improved technologies (Phoenicians)
http://www.btinternet.com/~k.trethewey/AncientLights/Images/PhoenicianShip1A.jpghttp://home.cfl.rr.com/crossland/AncientCivilizations/
Middle_East_Civilizations/Phoenicians/byblos_-Phoenician_ship.jpg
New tools, plows, and irrigation leads to an agricultural surplus
Surplus = extraA surplus of grain
means they grew more grain than they needed.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/art/pictures/fieldwork.jpg
Development of world’s first cities
Depiction of Lagash in Sumerhttp://home.earthlink.net/~valis2/images/lagash.jpg
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/IS/SANDERS/PHOTOS/MESO/URUK/uruk53.jpg
The ruins of Uruk
Specialization of labor
People given more specific or specialized roles in the society.
Society is more efficient because people do their jobs well.
The civilization of Kush was located on the upper part of what river?
A. Ganges
B. Nile
C. Jordan
D. Huang He
And the Answer IS…
B. Nile
A society in which the powers of
government and religion are placed in
the same hands is known as a:
A. Theocracy
B. Democracy
C. Oligarchy
D. Monarchy
And the Answer IS…
A. Theocracy
Indus civilization placed restrictions on marriage and employment which were based on social class. What were Indus social classes called?
A. feudalism
B. castes
C. hierarchy
D. patriarchy
And the Answer IS…
B. castes
The Caste System
Hereditary social groups The system:
Brahmins – priests Kshatriyas –
nobles/warriors Vaisyas – middle class Sudras – slaves, peasants
Untouchables - final group below the caste system.
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Shang China established a series of rulers from the same family. What is each family rule called?
A. Dynasty
B. Monarchy
C. Dictatorship
D. Empire
And the Answer IS…
A. Dynasty
The Civilizations in The Civilizations in China had an China had an
I.M.P.A.C.TI.M.P.A.C.T. . on other on other CivilizationsCivilizations
IInvasions from the north nvasions from the north leads to Great Wall (Qin leads to Great Wall (Qin Dynasty)Dynasty)
MMandate of Heaven = andate of Heaven = Chinese rulers are Chinese rulers are divinedivine
PPaper, porcelain, silk, aper, porcelain, silk, & a civil service system & a civil service system are left behindare left behind
AA lot of families or lot of families or dynasties ruled/dynasties ruled/
CClassical China is lassical China is centered on the Huang centered on the Huang He RiverHe River
TThree important belief hree important belief systems: Confucianism, systems: Confucianism, Taoism, BuddhismTaoism, Buddhism
The Assyrians conquered many peoples and ruled over them. What kind of government is this?
A. Constitutional Monarchy
B. Democracy
C. Empire
D. Republic
And the Answer IS…
C. Empire
What Babylonian established a harsh, but fair, set of laws and punishments to keep the peace?
A. Hammurabi
B. Solon
C. Gilgamesh
D. Justinian
And the Answer IS…
A. Hammurabi
Early economies were based on:
A. agriculture.
B. use of coins as money.
C. barter system.
D. central banks
And the Answer IS…
A. agriculture
The development of trade was aided by what?
A. constant warfare
B. cold climates
C. the building of temples
D. agricultural surplus
And the Answer IS…
D. agricultural surplus
The Hebrews’ major contribution to world thinking was:A. monotheism: belief in one god.B. polytheism: belief in many gods.C. radical changes in farming technology.D. the law should treat everyone equally.
And the Answer IS…
A. monotheism:
belief in one god.
The first five books of the Old Testament are referred to by the Jews as the:
A. Bible
B. Codes of Hammurabi
C. Torah
D. Scripture
And the Answer IS…
C. Torah
How did Judaism spread beyond the Hebrew kingdoms?A. Judaism became the state religion of
Rome.B. The Persian Empire resettled the Hebrews
in the far east.C. Rome exiled the Jews from the area after a
series of revolts.D. Judaism was adopted by Greek traders in
the Mediterranean Sea.
And the Answer IS…
C. Rome exiled the
Jews from the area
after a series of revolts.
25. What is the written script of the Mesopotamian people called?
A. Hieroglyphics
B. Cuneiform
C. Calligraphy
D. Sanskrit
And the Answer IS…
B. Cuneiform
SOL WHI.4What was the dominant religion in the
Persian Empire?
A. Christianity
B. Buddhism
C. Zoroastrianism
D. Islam
And the Answer IS…
C. Zoroastrianism
Three Empires that will give you a reason to live.
The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Persians
Where the heck is Assyria? Upper part of Tigris River Valley Present Day Syria Spread all the way into Egypt!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Map_of_Assyria.png/800px-Map_of_Assyria.png
The Assyrian Army Feared warriors, very organized army 1st to use separate units of infantry and
cavalry All adult men served in army
Assyrians, Cont… Assyrian Army conquered many
people. Forced them to pay heavy taxes. Built up capital city of Nineveh with
taxes.
King Ashurbanipal
Ashurbanipal ruled around 650 B.C. Divided empire into provinces with
governors that controlled each. Built network of roads to improve
communication.Very well-educated, collected a library of
over 20,000 tablets of poetry, mathematics, epics, etc.
Goodbye Assyrians, Here Come the Chaldeans!
Assyrians conquered by Chaldeans 612BC
Chaldean = Babylonian
Chaldean King Nebechadnezzar leads invasion of Israel.
Destroys Jerusalem and Solomon’s Temple
http://www.hope.edu/academic/religion/bandstra/RTOT/CH13/CH13_F7.JPG
Check this out homies!- Nebuchadrezzar built “Hanging Gardens” palace for wife.
- One of 7 wonders of ancient world.
Bring In the Persians! Chaldeans conquered by Persians in 539
BC Persians develop largest empire in world. Known for being nice to conquered people.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson_images/EvalGraphics/PersianEmpire03.jpg
Cyrus the Great! Ruled 559 BC – 530 BC Expanded empire Freed Hebrews from Assyrians in
Jerusalem Also set up satrapies (provinces)
governed by a satrap. Typically appointed locals to run
satrapies. Later, created road system to travel
between satrapies. Developed a system of coinage
Zoroastrianism Began by worshipping many gods Religious leader Zoroaster changed this
with belief of 2 major gods – good and evil spirit.
Also used concept of judgment day.
http://www.zoroastrianism.cc/images/farohar1_small.jpg
The caste system was introduced by what group of invaders?
A. Muslims
B. Persians
C. Romans
D. Aryans
And the Answer IS…
D. Aryans
The Indo-Aryans
Migrated through Khyber Pass
Very structured society
Measured wealth by cows
Used caste system
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Which was NOT a contribution of the Gupta empire?
A. mathematics
B. sailing techniques
C. textiles
D. literature
And the Answer IS…
B. sailing techniques
The Gupta Empire – India’s Golden Age
Rules around 320 AD. Pushed for Hinduism, basically kicked out
most of Buddhism in India. Gupta contributions:
Mathematics - Arabic numerals, concept of zero, decimal system, & symbol for infinity.
Literature New Textiles
Invaded by Huns 600AD
What major religion teaches both reincarnation and the conformity to a caste system?
A. Hinduism
B. Christianity
C. Taoism
D. Buddhism
And the Answer IS…
A. Hinduism
Which of these are sacred writings of Hinduism?
A. the Vedas and Upanishads
B. the Koran
C. the Apocrypha
D. the Torah and Talmud
And the Answer IS…
A. the Vedas and
Upanishads
Hinduism
Upanishads and Vedas main books for Hinduism.
Believed in Karma – reincarnation is based on behavior.
Also Dharma – set of religious and moral duties for each caste.
Hinduism is most common religion in India today.
http://www.norwichinterfaith.co.uk/hindu1.gif
What major religion was founded in India spread to China, and taught a life of happiness through getting rid of material possessions?
A. Hinduism
B. Christianity
C. Taoism
D. Buddhism
And the Answer IS…
D. Buddhism
The trade route from China to the Mediterranean was called the:
A. Apian Way
B. Silk Road
C. Royal Road
D. Gold-Salt Trade Routes
And the Answer IS…
B. Silk Road
What Chinese school of thought teaches reverence to elders and the law as the best way to maintain a peaceful society?
A. Taoism
B. Confucianism
C. Buddhism
D. Legalism
And the Answer IS…
B. Confucianism
Which of these was not a contribution of ancient China?
A. silk
B. porcelain
C. representative democracy
D. civil service system
And the Answer IS…
C. representative
democracy
SOL WHI.5 How did the geography of Greece affect its
development?A. The cold weather prevented any agriculture
from succeeding.B. The many mountains and seas caused many
rival city-states to develop.C. The few natural barriers allowed one strong
clan to unite the entire country.D. The intense heat generally forced most
outdoor activities inside.
And the Answer IS…
B. The many mountains and seas caused many rival city- states to develop.
Which of these is NOT a god from Greek mythology?
A. Amen-Re
B. Zeus
C. Artemis
D. Aphrodite
And the Answer IS…
A. Amon-Re
Which of the following is true about the democracy of ancient Athens?A. Every person was able to vote in
government.B. Only the extremely wealthy were able to
participate in government.C. All citizens were able to vote or hold political
office.D. Citizens were not allowed to freely speak
their opinion about the government.
And the Answer IS…
C. All citizens were
able to vote or hold
a political office.
Which city-state was characterized by strong military discipline, more freedoms for women, and severe treatment of slaves?
A. Athens
B. Corinth
C. Sparta
D. Troy
And the Answer IS…
C. Sparta
Which is the best description of the Delian League?A. a trade alliance that linked the Greek city-
states with Northern AfricaB. an athletic league designed to promote the
Greek athletic starsC. a military alliance between Athens and other
Greek city-statesD. a secret agreement amongst the Spartans
and their allies
And the Answer IS…
C. a military alliance between Athens
and other Greek city-states
What was the form of government in Athens during its Golden Age under Pericles?
A. socialism
B. democracy
C. oligarchy
D. aristocracy
And the Answer IS…
B. democracy
What philosopher taught that the way to seek truth is through a series of questions and answers?
A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Confucius
And the Answer IS…
A. Socrates
What group eventually conquered the Greek city-states?
A. Egypt
B. Macedonia
C. Persia
D. Mesopotamia
And the Answer IS…
B. Macedonia
What is the Helenistic Age known for?
A. diffusion of Greek ideas eastward
B. supremacy of Athens in the Mediterranean
C. Egypt conquers Nubia
D. Rome establishes an empire
And the Answer IS…
A. diffusion of Greek
ideas eastward
SOL WHI.6 The geographic location of Rome led to its dominance of the
Mediterranean. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Rome is located on a river near an
abundance of good farmland.B. Rome is in the middle of Italy with easy
access to the Mediterranean Sea.C. Rome is part of the Italian Peninsula, which is
protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps Mountains.
D. Rome is located on a high altitude plateau amongst several mountains protecting them against
foreign invaders.
And the Answer IS…
D. Rome is located on a high altitude plateau amongst several mountains protecting them from foreign invasion
There were two major social classes in ancient Rome. The ____ were wealthy and well born and the ____ were the poorer members of society.
A. Patricians, Plebeians
B. Patricians and slaves
C. Nobles, Peasants
D. Plebeians and Patricians
And the Answer IS…
A. Patricians,
Plebeians
The Romans, in their early history, had an elected Senate. What form of government is this?
A. Direct democracy
B. Dictatorship
C. Republic
D. Patriarchy
And the Answer IS…
C. Republic
Early Roman Law was codified and displayed in the Forum. What was this first set of laws called?
A. Code of Hammurabi
B. Justinian’s Code
C. Laws of Solon
D. Twelve Tables
And the Answer IS…
D. Twelve Tables
Who did Rome go to war with over control of the Mediterranean?
A. Greece
B. Persia
C. Carthage
D. Phoenicia
And the Answer IS…
C. Carthage
What was the series of wars called that ultimately gave Rome control over the Mediterranean?
A. Peloponnesian Wars
B. Punic Wars
C. Roman Civil Wars
D. Persian Wars
And the Answer IS…
B. Punic Wars
What group spread Roman culture more than any other did?
A. Roman legions
B. Roman senate
C. Roman explorers
D. Greek scholars
And the Answer IS…
A. Roman legions
Which of these did not contribute to a weakening economy in the Roman Republic.A. the spread of agricultural slaveryB. increased unemployment among small
farmersC. devaluation of Roman currencyD. increase in domestic goods interrupted
foreign trade
And the Answer IS…
D. increase in domestic
goods interrupted
foreign trade
The Gracchus brothers supported one group in order to gain political power. What was that group?
A. the patricians
B. the plebeians
C. the slaves
D. the women
And the Answer IS…
B. the plebeians
Who murdered Julius Caesar after fearing he would gain too much power at their expense?
A. the poor
B. the Legions
C. member of the Senate
D. an angry mob
And the Answer IS…
C. members of the
Senate
What event signaled the end of the Roman civil war?A. Julius Caesar conquered Gaul.B. Octavian defeated Marc Anthony.C. The Senate disbanded the Roman
legions loyal to Julius Caesar.D. Persia defeated Roman forces in the
Middle East.
And the Answer IS…
B. Octavian defeated
Marc Anthony
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Justinian
C. Constantine
D. Octavian
And the Answer IS…
D. Octavian
The period known in Roman history as Pax Romana is best known for:A. the governmental change from Empire
to Republic.B. peace, prosperity, and flourishing
trade.C. religious change in the Empire from
Roman gods to Christianity.D. civil war, massive unemployment and
Caesar’s assassination.
And the Answer IS…
B. peace, prosperity,
and flourishing trade.
Which of these was not true of the Pax Romana?
A. It introduced a unified monetary system.
B. The Roman civil service was created during
that time.
C. The system of electing emperors by political
region was introduced.
D. The safety of travel and trade on Roman
roads was guaranteed.
And the Answer IS…
C. The system of electing emperors by political region was introduced.
The Roman emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan which:A. legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.B. allowed for absolute freedom for Jews in the
Roman Empire.C. prohibited public displays of religion
throughout the Empire.D. promised rewards to anyone turning in a
practicing Christian to Roman authorities.
And the Answer IS…
A. which legalized
Christianity in the
Roman Empire.
The Romans built a large common area where citizens could mingle. What was this area called:
A. Forum
B. Colonnade
C. Great Walkway
D. Agora
And the Answer IS…
A. Forum
Which of these did NOT contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?
A. the cost of maintaining huge armies
B. conflicts over imperial succession
C. the adoption of a strict moral legal
code
D. the invasion of barbarian tribes
And the Answer IS…
C. the adoption of a
strict moral legal
code.
What two things did the Emperors spend too much tax money on?
A. food and clothing
B. games and armies
C. animals and roads
D. canals and aqueducts
And the Answer IS…
B. games and armies
The Emperor _____ moved the Roman capital to Byzantium.
A. Justinian
B. Augustus
C. Alexius
D. Constantine
And the Answer IS…
D. Constantine
SOL WHI.7 Why was the capital moved from Rome to
Byzantium?A. Constantine wanted to be closer to the Holy
Land.B. It was easier to defend and was not corrupt
like Rome.C. Merchants and traders wanted the capital to
be located on a major trade route.D. Future emperors were interested in exploring
Africa.
And the Answer IS…
B. It was easier to defend
and not corrupt like
Rome.
What geographic advantage did Constantinople have?A. It was impossible to attack from the water
because it was not located on water.B. It had an abundant supply of farmland and
food in its immediate vicinity.C. It was located at a crossroads of Europe and
Asia and was strategically located forextensive trade
D. Its high altitude prevented most attackersfrom reaching the walls of the city.
And the Answer IS…C. It was located at a
crossroads of Europe and Asia and was strategically located for extensive trade.
Which language was spoken by the Byzantine culture?
A. Greek
B. Latin
C. Arabic
D. Byzantine
And the Answer IS…
A. Greek
What is the most famous example of Byzantine architecture in Constantinople?
A. the Hagia Sofia
B. the Circus Maximus
C. the Colosseum
D. the Sistine Chapel
And the Answer IS…
A. the Hagia Sofia
Byzantine culture worked to:A. adapt barbarian ideas and religions for
use within the empireB. preserve Greek and Roman knowledge
and tradition.C. create new ideas and traditions not
based in the past.D. remove Greek influences from all aspects of life.
And the Answer IS…
B. preserve Greek and
Roman knowledge
and traditions.
What Christian area continued to use Latin in worship services in the later Roman Empire?
A. Constantinople
B. Rome
C. Athens
D. Alexandria
And the Answer IS…
B. Rome
What is the title of the head of the Catholic Church?
A. Emperor
B. Patriarch
C. Rabbi
D. Pope
And the Answer IS…
D. Pope
What was the specific type of Christianity practiced by the eastern half of the of the Roman Empire?
A. Protestantism
B. Presbyterianism
C. Greek Orthodoxy
D. Roman Catholicism
And the Answer IS…
C. Greek Orthodoxy
The 9th century controversy that separated the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches was related to:
A. the Pope crowning Charlemagne Holy
Roman Emperor.
B. the nature of sin.
C. Pope Urban II’s refusal to send aid to
help Emperor Alexius fight the Turks.
D. the value of excommunication.
And the Answer IS…
A. the Pope crowning
Charlemagne Holy
Roman Emperor.
What brought Byzantine influence into Russia and eastern Europe?
A. trade routes
B. Catholic missionaries
C. conquest
D. cultural ambassadors
And the Answer IS…
A. trade routes
The Byzantine monks developed an alphabet that was used in Russia and eastern Europe. What was it called?
A. cuneiform
B. Sanskrit
C. Cyrillic
D. Roman
And the Answer IS…
C. Cyrillic
SOL WHI.8Who was the founder of Islam?
A. Muhammad
B. Moses
C. Martin Luther
D. Abraham
And the Answer IS…
A. Muhammad
The Islamic and Christian faiths share a belief in:
A. the divinity of Jesus.
B. polytheistic gods.
C. Muhammad as the most recent
prophet.
D. a monotheistic god.
And the Answer IS…
D. a monotheistic god.
What are the basic tenets of the Islamic faith?
A. the Four Noble Truths
B. the Five Pillars
C. the Ten Commandments
D. the One Absolute Law
And the Answer IS…
B. the Five Pillars
What are the two holy cities of Islam?
A. Mecca and Medina
B. Rome and Jerusalem
C. Damascus and Mecca
D. Constantinople and Medina
And the Answer IS…
A. Mecca and Medina
Whereas Christians believe in the Bible and Jesus, Muslims believe in the ____ and _____.
A. Torah, Moses
B. Mandate, Confucius
C. Koran, Muhammad
D. Old Testament, Abraham
And the Answer IS…
C. Koran, Muhammad
What is true of Islam?A. It accepts Muhammad as the only
prophet of God.B. It accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ
and Muhammad as being equal.C. It accepts Moses and Jesus and earlier
prophets.D. It only accepts the New Testament of the Bible.
And the Answer IS…
C. It accepts Moses and
Jesus as earlier
prophets.
How did Islam spread across Africa, Asia, and into Spain?
A. through letters written by Paul
B. by travelers
C. by warfare
D. by the 12 disciples
And the Answer IS…
C. by warfare
(holy jihad)
Which of these aided the spread of Islam?
A. assistance from Christian missionaries
B. desert climates and mountains
C. weak Byzantine and Persian empires
D. great deserts
And the Answer IS…
C. weak Byzantine and
Persian Empires
What was the unifying force in the Muslim world?
A. geographic isolation
B. Arab language and culture
C. political unity
D. race-based slavery
And the Answer IS…
B. Arab language
and culture
The famous battle of Tours in 732 A.D. halted the Muslim advance into Christian Europe. In which modern country did this battle occur?
A. England
B. Spain
C. France
D. Greece
And the Answer IS…
C. France
What was not an area of Muslim contributions?
A. Arabic numerals from India
B. medicine
C. sculpture
D. maps of the world
And the Answer IS…
C. sculpture
Which of the following accomplishments is credited to the Muslims?
A. initial exploration to North America
B. mathematical concepts including Al Jabr or Algebra
C. colonization of east Asia and Japan
D. first-time engineering feats including road building and aqueducts
And the Answer IS…
B. mathematical
concepts including
Al Jabr or Algebra
SOL WHI.9A period of lawlessness and disunity
followed the fall of the Roman Empire. what served as the only unifying force in Europe?
A. Emperor of Rome
B. Roman Legions
C. Christian Church
D. localized kings
And the Answer IS…
C. Christian Church
Who was crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800 A.D.?
A. Leo V
B. Charles Martel
C. Charlemagne
D. Pepin
And the Answer IS…
C. Charlemagne
What is the most accurate description of the basic relationships under feudalism?A. Monarchs granted land to serfs, who farmed it and protected the lords who administered the food supply.B. Lords granted land to serfs, who farmed it
and protected the monarch, who supplied food to the lords.
C. Monarchs granted land to local lords, who administered it and protected serfs, who farmed it.
D. Serfs protected the monarch, who granted them land in return for feeding the lords.
And the Answer IS…C. Monarchs granted land to local lords, who administered it and protected serfs, who farmed it.
Who held the lowest social position on an estate in Medieval Europe?
A. a lord
B. a vassal
C. a serf
D. a freeman
And the Answer IS…
C. a serf
Who held the highest social position on an estate in Medieval Europe?
A. a lord
B. a vassal
C. a serf
D. a freeman
And the Answer IS…
A. a lord
Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate?A. a highly industrial and unified workforceB. a large group of equals working to better the
nation’s productionC. a small band of highly skilled craftsmen
working as slaves for a kingD. a large group of peasants working on
farming fields and spending their lives at the estate
And the Answer IS…D. a large group of peasants working on farming fields and spending their lives at the estate
What group founded a large empire in Western Europe in the 8th century?
A. the Goths
B. the Vandals
C. the Franks
D. the Romans
And the Answer IS…
C. the Franks
What occurred as a result of the coronation of the first Holy Roman Emperor?A. A great division within the Roman
EmpireB. a split with the Byzantine EmpireC. an eventual war with the VikingsD. greater political influence for the
Church
And the Answer IS…
B. a split with the
Byzantine Empire
What barbarian group(s) spread from Europe to England?
A. Magyars
B. Huns and Goths
C. Vikings and Franks
D. Angles and Saxons
And the Answer IS…
D. Angles and Saxons
The Magyars migrated from central Asia to:
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. Hungary
D. England
And the Answer IS…
C. Hungary
Vikings migrated as far east as:
A. Germany
B. Russia
C. Mongolia
D. Italy
And the Answer IS…
B. Russia
The wave of invasions weakened towns by:
A. bringing plagues
B. disrupting trade
C. ruining crops
D. poisoning wells
And the Answer IS…
B. disrupting trade
SOL WHI.10 What trade route stretched from Europe
to China?
A. Saharan Caravan Routes
B. Silk Road
C. Royal Road
D. Appian Way
And the Answer IS…
B. Silk Road
Which of these trade routes did not involve the use of rivers or seas?
A. trans-Saharan
B. Middle East – India
C. northern Europe – Black Sea
D. western Europe
And the Answer IS…
A. trans-Saharan
Many Europeans wanted to travel to the east to trade with India and China. What goods did the Europeans desire from the east?
A. gold and silver
B. beans and corn
C. silk and spices
D. coffee beans and tobacco
And the Answer IS…
C. silk and spices
What religion spread from India to the rest of East Asia?
A. Shinto
B. Taoism
C. Buddhism
D. Hinduism
And the Answer IS…
C. Buddhism
Which of these regions was not influenced by Islam?
A. West Africa
B. Central Asia
C. Southwest Asia
D. China
And the Answer IS…
D. China
Japan’s closeness to what area led to major cultural influences?
A. India
B. Russia
C. China
D. Korea
And the Answer IS…
C. China
What Japanese religion practices ancestor worship and animism?
A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Shinto
D. Taoism
And the Answer IS…
C. Shinto
What was true of religious practice in Japan?A. Shinto actively discouraged worship of the
emperor.B. Chinese Buddhism was welcomed alongside
native religion.C. Buddhism was rejected as an unwanted
foreign influence.D. Islam was rapidly adopted in the 9th century,
sweeping aside earlier religions.
And the Answer IS…
B. Chinese Buddhism was welcomed alongside native religion.
Located in the Ethiopian Highlands between the Nile River and the Red Sea, what Christian kingdom depended on the mining of gold for its wealth?
A. Egypt
B. Kush
C. Ghana
D. Axum
And the Answer IS…
D. Axum
Where was the kingdom of Zimbabwe located?
A. near the west African coast
B. in southeastern Africa
C. immediately south of Egypt
D. on the island of Madigascar
And the Answer IS…
B. in southeastern Africa
What trade made the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai rich and powerful?
A. spice trade
B. gold – salt trade
C. slave trade
D. Columbian Exchange
And the Answer IS…
B. gold – salt trade
What West African city was known as a center of trade and learning?
A. Alexandria
B. Timbuktu
C. Cairo
D. Carthage
And the Answer IS…
B. Timbuktu
What was true of Islam in Africa?A. It was introduced by Arab invaders in
the 10th century.B. It spread along trade routes from the
Middle East.C. It was hostile to existing animism in
Africa.D. It was adopted for a brief period, but
people quickly returned to their old ways.
And the Answer IS…
B. It spread along trade
routes from the
Middle East
SOL WHI.11This civilization, located on the Yucatan
peninsula, developed a system of mathematics and a calendar. They made human sacrifices to please the gods. Who were they?A. OlmecsB. IncasC. MayasD. Aztecs
And the Answer IS…
C. Mayas
This civilization of central Mexico had a city called Tenochtitlan. They made sacrifices to the war god. Who were they?
A. Olmecs
B. Incas
C. Mayas
D. Aztecs
And the Answer IS…
D. Aztecs
This civilization was based in the Andes and is known for the great city of Manchu Picchu. They farmed and developed an elaborate system of roads. Who were they?A. OlmecsB. IncasC. MayasD. Aztecs
And the Answer IS…
B. Incas
What was true of each major civilization in the Western Hemisphere?
A. Each built huge pyramids as temples.
B. Each believed in polytheism.
C. Each was located in tropical climates.
D. Each engaged in trade with West
Africa.
And the Answer IS…
B. Each believed in
polytheism.
What was the basis of the economy of each civilization in South America?
A. trade
B. agriculture
C. mining
D. war
And the Answer IS…
B. agriculture
What was not an achievement of the South American civilizations?
A. calendar
B. mathematics
C. writing
D. paper
And the Answer IS…
D. paper
SOL WHI.12William the Conqueror secured his rule
over England after what event?A. the Second Irish RevoltB. King Henry named William his successorC. defeating King Harold at the Battle of HastingsD. the Pope crowned him King of England
And the Answer IS…
C.defeating King
Harold at the Battle of
Hastings
The creation of the Magna Carta in England was prompted by what?
A. the death of King Richard in the
Crusades
B. abuses of royal power by King John
C. a crisis in papal succession
D. peasant revolts following the First
Crusade
And the Answer IS…
B.abuses of royal
power by King John
Why did England and France fight in the Hundred Years War?
A. English kings wanted to enforce their
claims on the French lands they had
inherited.
B. The Pope refused to settle the dispute.
C. English kings refused to enforce
Catholicism in their French lands.
D. It took a hundred years to claim the Holy
Land.
And the Answer IS…A. English kings wanted to enforce their claims on the French lands they had inherited.
Which famous French hero helped instill nationalism during the Hundred Years War?
A. Napoleon
B. Joan of Arc
C. Lafayette
D. King Louis VII
And the Answer IS…
B. Joan of Arc
Ferdinand and Isabella united Spain by defeating who?
A. Muslim Moors
B. English Lords
C. Roman Legions
D. French Nobles
And the Answer IS…
A. Muslim Moors
Spain became the most powerful nation in Europe under Phillip II as a result of:A. its large empire in the Americas.B. its new position as the Defender of the
Catholic church.C. its many wars with France and
EnglandD. its conquests in the Final Crusade.
And the Answer IS… its large empire in the
Americas.
Who consolidated what became the modern Russian state?
A. Alexander I
B. Peter I, the Great
C. Genghis Khan
D. Ivan III, the Great
And the Answer IS…
D. Ivan III, the Great
What Pope gave a speech encouraging the First Crusade?
A. John VI
B. John Paul I
C. Urban II
D. Leo IV
And the Answer IS…
C. Urban II
Which of these did not happen during the Crusades?A. Crusaders captured Jerusalem and set up
Crusader States in the area.B. Crusaders seized Mecca and held it for two
years.C. Jerusalem was retaken by Muslims and the
Crusader States were defeated.D. Crusaders sacked Constantinople and
weakening the Byzantine Empire.
And the Answer IS…
B. Crusaders seized
Mecca and held it
for two years.
Which was a result of the Crusades?
A. increased desire for eastern goods
B. strengthened the power of the Pope
C. increased cooperation between
Muslims and Christians
D. weakened European monarchs
And the Answer IS…
increased desire for
eastern goods
What was the extent of the Mongolian Empire of the thirteenth century?A. southeast Asia into IndiaB. modern Russia through the Middle
East into ChinaC. China, Korea, and JapanD. modern Russia into eastern and
central Europe
And the Answer IS…
B. modern Russia
through the Middle
East into China
In which modern country was the heart of the Ottoman Empire?
A. Greece
B. Egypt
C. Turkey
D. India
And the Answer IS…
C. Turkey
Which invention allowed the Ottoman Turks to capture Constantinople in 1453 and undermined the effectiveness of medieval castles for defense?
A. cannons
B. catapults
C. battering rams
D. muskets
And the Answer IS…
A. cannons
What was a result of the Black Death of the fourteenth century?
A. rapid growth of population in cities not
affected by the plague
B. African culture destroyed from forced
slave captures by European traders
C. war in western Europe
D. dramatic shortages of laborers and
people throughout Europe
And the Answer IS…D. dramatic shortages
of laborers and
people throughout
Europe
Where was scholarly learning concentrated in medieval Europe?A. with Church scholars in monasteriesB. in old Roman towns that were not
attached by barbariansC. with Muslim schools established to
educate the nobilityD. in war colleges held during the
Crusades
And the Answer IS…
A. with Church scholars
in monasteries
The works of medieval scholars led to the rise of what organizations?
A. universities
B. cathedral schools
C. libraries
D. public education centers
And the Answer IS…
A. universities
SOL WHI.13 Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim
and Byzantine empires was stimulated by what?
A. Muslim expansion into southern Europe
B. the repeal of a ban on non-Christian trade by
the Pope
C. the Crusades
D. a trade alliance between the Byzantine
empire and the Hold Roman Empire
And the Answer IS…
C. the Crusades
The introduction of new bookkeeping practices after the Crusades was aided by what?
A. paper from China
B. Arabic numbers
C. coins from Rome
D. Florentine record-keeping
And the Answer IS…
B. Arabic numbers
The Italian city-states became important. What led to the rise of Florence, Venice, and Genoa?
A. their isolated location
B. a king made all their decisions
C. trade, especially with Northern Europe
D. their location in the interior of Europe
And the Answer IS…
C. trade, especially with
Northern Europe
Government power in wealthy city-states seemed to rest in which segment of society?
A. farmers
B. merchants
C. church officials
D. lawyers
And the Answer IS…
B. merchants
The Prince by Machiavelli:
A. encouraged honesty and fair play by
political rulers.
B. provided a set of rules for rulers to take
and hold power.
C. was the story of an English prince from the
Middle Ages.
D. firmly established democracy as the
government in Italy.
And the Answer IS…
B. provided a set of
rules for rulers to take
and hold power.
The Prince is famous for advocating what idea?
A. a successful prince must always keep
his word regardless of the consequences.
B. the overthrow of absolute power.
C. the end result always justifies the means.
D. the death penalty for those who disagree with the rule of the leaders.
And the Answer IS…
C. the end result always
justifies the means.
Renaissance art was notable for:A. showing religious themes for the first
time.B. focusing on humans and their
emotions.C. including many military scenes.D. having flat backgrounds with figures up
front.
And the Answer IS…
B. focusing on humans
and their emotions.
Which of these Renaissance artists is correctly paired with his famous work?
A. Michelangelo – Last Supper
B. Rafael – Sculpture of David
C. Leonardo da Vinci – Mona Lisa
D. Titan – School of Athens
And the Answer IS…
C. Leonardo da Vinci –
Mona Lisa
Michelangelo is famous for his work in what building?
A. St. Paul’s Basilica
B. the Sistine Chapel
C. the Tower of Pisa
D. Westminster Abbey
And the Answer IS…
B. the Sistine Chapel
Which of these was famous for their Renaissance literature?
A. Rafael
B. da Vinci
C. Petrarch
D. Michelangelo
And the Answer IS…
C. Petrarch
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
A. wealthy patrons
B. church officials
C. government grants
D. kings competing for prestige
And the Answer IS…
A. wealthy patrons
What is the major difference between the Renaissance art of northern Europe and Italy?A. Northern Europeans art had more scenes of
classical Greece and Italy had more scenes of classical Rome.
B. Northern European art had more scenes of everyday life while Italy had more religious scenes.
C. Northern European art glorified Jesus while Italy glorified God.
D. Northern European art had fewer scenes that emphasized Renaissance wealth and more scenes that emphasized salvation.
And the Answer IS…B. Northern European
art had more scenes of everyday life while Italy had more religious scenes.
What invention had the greatest influence on the spread of ideas in the Northern Renaissance?
A. gunpowder
B. moveable type
C. the compass
D. the rudder
And the Answer IS…
B. moveable type
What figure of the northern Renaissance wrote Utopia?
A. William Shakespeare
B. Petrarch
C. Erasmus
D. Thomas More
And the Answer IS…
D. Thomas More