World History Quiz - Test I

Test I - Multiple Choice Questions

• Question 1: Which political system, originating in Greece, was adopted in the Philippines?

  • A. Democracy
  • B. Manorialism
  • C. Federalism
  • D. Feudalism

• Question 2: Who was the last Etruscan king deposed by the Romans?

  • A. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus
  • B. Marcus Junius Brutus
  • C. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
  • D. Servius Tullius

• Question 3: Which part of Asia shares cultural and historical links with Pacific Islands?

  • A. Western Asia
  • B. Eastern Asia
  • C. Southern Asia
  • D. Southeast Asia

• Question 4: What activity illustrates the diverse culture of Pacific islanders?

  • A. Playing Pok-a-tok
  • B. Boxing
  • C. Dancing Pasa Doble
  • D. Performing Haka

• Question 5: Which early Roman emperor embraced Christianity?

  • A. Constantine
  • B. Hadrian
  • C. Nerva
  • D. Trajan

• Question 6: What characterized the Medieval period earning it the title "Dark Age"?

  • A. The freezing of Europe.
  • B. Business losses by traders.
  • C. The fall of the Roman Empire leading to a chaotic time.
  • D. The crusades and subsequent wars.

• Question 7: Which factor motivated the Crusades?

  • A. The religious importance of Jerusalem
  • B. Economic trade opportunities in Jerusalem
  • C. The historical significance of Jesus dwelling in Jerusalem.
  • D. A combination of religious zeal, historical significance and trade opportunities.

• Question 8: How did the Mayan people honor their gods?

  • A. Offering defeated prisoners to jaguars.
  • B. Building pyramids as tombs for rulers.
  • C. Sacrificing defeated players in a Pok-a-tok game.
  • D. Sacrificing captured captives to appease gods.

• Question 9: Which empire did Mansa Musa rule?

  • A. Ghana
  • B. Mali
  • C. Rome
  • D. Songhai

• Question 10: Which civilization didn't have a king as a ruler?

  • A. Greek civilization
  • B. Roman civilization
  • C. Mali civilization
  • D. Minoan civilization

• Question 11: Which civilization is associated with the Yucatán Peninsula?

  • A. Aztec
  • B. Inca
  • C. Mali
  • D. Songhai

• Question 12: What implication arises from a complex civilization?

  • A. Uniform traditions
  • B. Cave dwelling cultures
  • C. Specialized roles.
  • D. Different leadership styles

• Question 13: How was the Church influential during the Middle Ages?

  • A. Religious figures often became kings,
  • B.Separation of church and state.
  • C. The community and leaders were united by the church
  • D. Religious rulers controlled the community.

• Question 14: Which African empires followed a trade route?

  • A. Ghana, Songhai, Mali
  • B. Songhai, Ghana, Mali
  • C. Ghana, Mali, Songhai
  • D. Mali, Ghana, Songhai

• Question 15: Which continent was labeled "Dark Continent"?

  • A. Africa
  • B. America.
  • C. Australia
  • D. Europe

• Question 16: Who was the first Roman Emperor?

  • A. Augustus
  • B. Gaius Cassius
  • C. Julius Caesar
  • D. Marcus Licinius Crassus

• Question 17: Which structure exemplifies Minoan leisure?

  • A. Aqueduct
  • B. Arena
  • C. Colosseum
  • D. Pyramid

• Question 18: Describe medieval serfs

  • A. Merchants
  • B. Landowners
  • C. Peasants bound to the land.
  • D. People who traveled.

• Question 19: Which civilization is excluded from the group?

  • A. Aztec
  • B. Inca
  • C. Maya
  • D. Olmec