World History Quiz 75 (8 MCQs)

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1. Why is the Huang He/Yellow River also known as "China's Sorrow."

Correct Answer: C) Catastrophic Flooding.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons/ideas behind imperialism?

Correct Answer: B) To isolate your country from the rest of the world.

3. In cricket who is the best keeper in the world?

Correct Answer: C) Kumar Sangakara.

4. Which civilization is known as the "Fertile Crescent" ?

Correct Answer: A) Mesopotamia.

5. In the period 900 to 1500 C.E., the Ottomans and the Aztecs were similar in that both peoples were

Correct Answer: B) Nomadic groups that migrated to already settled regions and conquered them.

6. Which of these accurate describes the political status of China in Marco Polo's time?

Correct Answer: C) China was under the control of Mongol rulers.

7. Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?

Correct Answer: D) Creation of a uniform system of writing used throughout India.

8. It is the world's smallest continent.

Correct Answer: C) Oceania/Australia.