This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > History > World > World History – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books World History Quiz 23 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The mongols are from where? A) Korea. B) Mongolia. C) China. D) Japan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mongolia. 2. Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church? A) Patriarch. B) The noble. C) The Bishop. D) The pope. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The pope. 3. What did humans first make tools from? A) Clay. B) Dirt. C) Fire. D) Stone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stone. 4. A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders A) Legion. B) Republic. C) Patricians. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republic. 5. Who became the first Emperor of China by uniting warring kingdoms? A) Confucius. B) Shi Huangdi. C) Han. D) Wudi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shi Huangdi. 6. Separates China from the west and provide a natural barrier A) Tibet of Pleau. B) Indus River Valley. C) Himalaya Mountains. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Himalaya Mountains. 7. Who was the most powerful king in india? A) Ashoka Maurya. B) Chandra Gupta Maurya. C) Prithviraj Chauhan. D) Shivaji Bhosale. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chandra Gupta Maurya. 8. The Chinese discoveries that made their way to Europe because of trade. A) Gold, wheat, and camels. B) Steel, silk, compass and gunpowder. C) Milk, gold, and compasses. D) Steel, rudders, and porcelain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Steel, silk, compass and gunpowder. 9. The Portuguese introduced armed trading in the Indian Ocean by requiring a pass known as ..... A) Cannon. B) Cartaz. C) Casta. D) Castanet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cartaz. 10. Why was specialization so important to the development of ancient civilizations? A) It provided a variety of jobs resulted in a variety of goods for trade. B) It provided no food for ancient civilizations. C) It was a method of hunting and gathering. D) It was a way for all ancient civilizations to keep records of the past. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It provided a variety of jobs resulted in a variety of goods for trade. 11. Trade city in Western China that was a popular trading post on the Silk Road from 1200-1450. A) Kashghar. B) Samarkand. C) Bactria. D) Beijing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kashghar. 12. -Smallpox Outbreak Kills Millions-Spanish Conquistadors Welcomed as gods-Advanced Weapons Easily Defeat Mighty Native WarriorsWhat event are the headlines describing? A) The decline of the Germanic barbarians. B) The decline of the Roman Empire. C) The decline of the Aztec and Inca Empires. D) The decline of the West African Kingdoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The decline of the Aztec and Inca Empires. 13. Which is a "habit of mind" useful for studying history A) Asking your history teacher for all of the answers. B) Keeping your focus exclusively on a single region. C) Making judgments based on universal standards. D) Looking for global patterns over time and space. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Looking for global patterns over time and space. 14. What is the island located directly south of India? A) Sri Lanka. B) Pakistan. C) Madagascar. D) Bengal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sri Lanka. 15. Which of the following means 'the warriors' A) Vaishyas. B) Kshatriyas. C) Brahmins. D) Shudras. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kshatriyas. 16. What state did the U.S. buy from Russia? A) Florida. B) California. C) Alaska. D) Hawaii. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alaska. 17. Why might someone use the following statement to describe a connection between Rome and the US: "The US owes more to Roman culture than to any other civilization that has ever existed" ? A) The Romans were the people that discovered the Americas in 1492. B) The Romans provided the money to start the US government. C) The Romans provided a framework of government and law for our founding fathers. D) The Romans were the people who developed the first working democracy led by citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Romans provided a framework of government and law for our founding fathers. 18. The Orthodox Church (Eastern Church) conducted church services in: A) Spanish. B) English. C) Latin. D) Greek. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Greek. 19. The ..... is the divine right to rule A) Mandate of Heaven. B) Dynastic Cycle. C) Civil Service System. D) Filial Piety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mandate of Heaven. 20. What item was traded by the Chinese? A) Silk. B) Tea. C) Porcelain. D) All of these items. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these items. 21. The social institution that was most damaged in the public's mind because of the plague was A) The schools. B) The church. C) The government. D) The markets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The church. 22. Which person helped spread Christianity after the death of Jesus. A) Luke. B) Matthew. C) Paul. D) John. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paul. 23. North America is a/an: A) Political Region. B) Island. C) Country. D) Continent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Continent. 24. How did the Persian War affect the balance of power among the Greek city-states? A) Athens dominated over other city-states. B) Sparta rose as Athens fell in power. C) Ionian Greece fell to the Persians. D) The city-states came away equal in victory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Athens dominated over other city-states. 25. Of the three solas of the Reformation, "sola fides" means A) Only works. B) Only grace. C) Only faith. D) Only the Bible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Only faith. 26. The political philosophy that grants power to the whole rather than the minority. While not all citizens have the same rights, no one is left in political obscurity due to poverty. Under this system private lives are left generally unregulated while public life is under scrutiny of the law which was developed by the majority of citizens. A) Democracy. B) Legalism. C) Earth & Water. D) Mandate of Heaven. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democracy. 27. How did the geography of Greece impact settlement and government? A) The mountains separated the city-states allowing each to form their own unique culture and form of government. B) The river valleys brought all of the city-states into one region causing conflict over land. C) The mountains pushed all of the city-states to form in the center of the Greek peninsula causing conflict over land. D) The extensive river valleys allowed all of the Greek city-states to form their own unique government and culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The mountains separated the city-states allowing each to form their own unique culture and form of government. 28. What is the name of this class? A) World History. B) French History. C) US History. D) European History. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) World History. 29. Earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law A) Constitution. B) The twelve tables. C) Patriarchal society. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The twelve tables. 30. According to Hinduism, what is the effect of good or bad actions have on the soul called? A) Dharma. B) Nirvana. C) Ahimsa. D) Karma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Karma. 31. The time period in the Islamic faith where believers fast for a month from sun-up to sun-down is called what? A) Ramadan. B) Rosh Hashanah. C) Yom Kippur. D) Christmas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ramadan. 32. The only city-state of ancient Greece with a professional army. Military training was mandated for all male citizens. They are also known for ivory carvings and bronze statuary. A) Crete. B) Athens. C) Thales. D) Sparta. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sparta. 33. Which factor led to the rise of Napoleon? A) Exile of Louis XVIII. B) Political instability. C) Rising bread prices. D) Rise of immigrants from Austria. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political instability. 34. Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT A) Philosophy. B) Art/ Architecture. C) Language. D) Christian Religion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Christian Religion. 35. First Roman Emperor and nephew of Julius Caesar A) Marc Anthony. B) Ptolemny. C) Marcus. D) Augustus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Augustus. 36. What religion studies from the Quran and the holy teachings of Allah? A) Monotheism. B) Judaism. C) Islam. D) Christianity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Islam. 37. Which best describes the influence of the Church during the Middle Ages? A) A child from almost every family became a monk or nun in the Church. B) The Church encouraged people of other religions to settle in Europe. C) Church officials and kings worked separately to govern countries. D) Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church. 38. A famous European traveler who went to China? A) Marco Polo. B) Kublai Khan. C) Genghis Khan. D) George Washington. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Marco Polo. 39. The name of the Persian communication network A) Roman Road. B) Greek Roads. C) Silk Road. D) Royal Roads. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Royal Roads. 40. What is polytheism? A) The worship of many gods. B) The worship of one god. C) The worship of no god/gods. D) An amphibian with many legs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The worship of many gods. 41. Who attempted to reestablish education, became sole ruler of his kingdom, and was eventually crowned emperor by Pope Leo II? A) Charlemagne. B) Charles Barkley. C) Charles de Gaulle. D) Charlie Brown. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Charlemagne. 42. The aim of the civil service examination system in Ancient China was to ..... A) Limit government appointments to the aristocracy. B) Open government service to all talented and able people. C) Make it possible for women to serve in the government. D) Make it difficult for anyone to work in the government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Open government service to all talented and able people. 43. A person with good Karma will be reincarnated into a A) Lower caste. B) Unicorn. C) Higher caste. D) New Job. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Higher caste. 44. The Great Schism was? A) Break is the Islamic faith. B) Break in the Hindu faith. C) Break in the Christian Church. D) Break in the Roman Empire. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Break in the Christian Church. 45. This absolute monarch weakened his nobles by forcing them to live with him and occupied them with ridiculous tasks. A) James II. B) Frederick the Great. C) Phillip II. D) Louis XIV. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Louis XIV. 46. The Roman Catholic Church (Western Church) conducted church services in: A) Greek. B) English. C) Spanish. D) Latin. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Latin. 47. Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 5 characteristics of a Civilization? A) Advanced technology to help meet people's needs and solve problems. B) Complex institutions like governments, organized religion, and economic structures. C) An organized military for protection. D) Writing, or some other form of record-keeping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An organized military for protection. 48. What was one of the major things that Chandra Gupta accomplished? A) Created ruthless rules. B) He took over most of India's temples. C) Found the Mauryan Empire. D) Built the Taj Mahal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Found the Mauryan Empire. 49. The ideas presented by Martin Luther during the Reformation differed from traditional Catholic teachings by stressing that salvation could be gained solely by A) Good works. B) Performing works of charity. C) Proselytizing for the church. D) Faith. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Faith. 50. Who were the Sans-Culottes? A) The Clergy. B) The common people of Paris. C) Foreigners. D) The Estates General. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The common people of Paris. 51. The world have ..... continents. A) 6. B) 8. C) 7. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 7. 52. What is Sanskrit? A) A group of people who migrated from Central Asia. B) A collection of stories that has cultural value. C) A language spoken by early Aryans. D) A community made up of many family members. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A language spoken by early Aryans. 53. Many early civilizations were called riverine cultures because they developed near rivers. How did the rivers contribute to the survival of these civilizations? A) They were a power source for mechanical devices such as waterwheels. B) They provided a route for transporting goodsto other civilizations. C) They provided a fresh water supply and rich soil for growing food. D) They formed protective barriers around civilizations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They provided a fresh water supply and rich soil for growing food. 54. Voltaire was a big believer in which of the following? A) Freedom of Speech. B) People are born wicked. C) People are born free and equal. D) The social contract. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Freedom of Speech. 55. Under the Han Dynasty, people took a Civil Service Exam. This allowed them to ..... A) Get a good job with the government. B) Enter the secret service. C) Buy a house. D) Go to college. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Get a good job with the government. 56. Which geographic features determined the location of the early civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India? A) Oceans and coastlines. B) Rivers and valleys. C) Fertile soils and plains. D) Rainy seasons and forests. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rivers and valleys. 57. The "ten lost tribes" were A) Scattered Isralite tribes. B) Ten ancient cities. C) Egyptian traders. D) The Sea Peoples. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scattered Isralite tribes. 58. What is reincarnation? A) The belief that if you do something bad, you'll be rewarded. B) The reward for your life force. C) Your soul is gone forever. D) The belief that one's soul is reborn into the next life based on the actions of your present life. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The belief that one's soul is reborn into the next life based on the actions of your present life. 59. Feudalism developed mainly because A) The monarchy was too powerful. B) People needed protection. C) The Catholic Church was failing. D) King John created it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People needed protection. 60. The group that gave up their nomadic lifestyle for farming in the process of settling in India A) Olmec. B) Aryans. C) Ganges. D) None of above. 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