Can You Answer This World History Test?

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1.

On what continent, do scientists believe that mankind began?
- A.
  
  Africa
- B.
  
  Asia
- C.
  
  Europe
- D.
  
  North America
2.

Paleolithic man mastered the use of this to help control his environment.
- A.
  
  Pottery
- B.
  
  Fire
- C.
  
  Weaving
- D.
  
  Agriculture
3.

The discovery of this is what shifted Paleolithic man into the Neolithic Age?
- A.
  
  Fire
- B.
  
  Clothing
- C.
  
  Pottery
- D.
  
  Agriculture
4.

Kings of ancient Egypt were known as ____________________.
- A.
  
  Emperor
- B.
  
  King
- C.
  
  Pharaoh
- D.
  
  Vizier
5.

This religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.
- A.
  
  Hinduism
- B.
  
  Zoroastrianism
- C.
  
  Christianity
- D.
  
  Buddhism
6.

This trade route facilitated trade between China and the West.
- A.
  
  Porcelain Road
- B.
  
  Cotton Road
- C.
  
  Nylon Road
- D.
  
  Silk Road
7.

Which Chinese philosophy uses this symbol to represent balance and harmony in the universe?
- A.
  
  Legalism
- B.
  
  Buddhism
- C.
  
  Hinduism
- D.
  
  Daoism
8.

In which war did Sparta and Athens work together to defeat an enemy Empire?
- A.
  
  Peloponnesian War
- B.
  
  Punic War
- C.
  
  Persian War
- D.
  
  One Hundred Years War
9.

Which Greek god was the king of the gods?
- A.
  
  Apollo
- B.
  
  Zeus
- C.
  
  Hads
- D.
  
  Poseidon
10.

Ancient Athens was the first city-state to develop this type of Government.
- A.
  
  Democracy
- B.
  
  Tyranny
- C.
  
  Monarchy
- D.
  
  Aristocracy
11.

Who was ruler during the golden age of Athens?
- A.
  
  Solon
- B.
  
  Draco
- C.
  
  Socrates
- D.
  
  Pericles
12.

This Greek Philosopher said that people would only understand themselves by questioning what they believed.
- A.
  
  Socrates
- B.
  
  Aristotle
- C.
  
  Plato
- D.
  
  Sophocles
13.

This man is credited with creating the Iliad and Odyssey.
- A.
  
  Aristophanes
- B.
  
  Plato
- C.
  
  Socrates
- D.
  
  Homer
14.

Greek philosopher who was the tutor of Alexander the Great.
- A.
  
  Socrates
- B.
  
  Aristotle
- C.
  
  Plato
- D.
  
  Aristophanes
15.

Which Greek city-state formed the Peloponnesian league to counter the Delian league, eventually leading to the Peloponnesian war.
- A.
  
  Athens
- B.
  
  Troy
- C.
  
  Sparta
- D.
  
  Corinth
16.

Whose great empire is pictured here?
- A.
  
  Cyrus the Great
- B.
  
  Phillip II
- C.
  
  Alexander the Great
- D.
  
  Julius Caesar
17.

What do historians call the culture created by Alexander the Great?
- A.
  
  Greco-Roman Culture
- B.
  
  Roman Culture
- C.
  
  Hellenistic Culture
- D.
  
  Egyptian Culture
18.

What is the holy book of Judaism?
- A.
  
  The Quran
- B.
  
  The Bible
- C.
  
  The Torah
- D.
  
  The Tripitika
19.

What man was the founder of Judaism?
- A.
  
  Moses
- B.
  
  Jesus
- C.
  
  Solomon
- D.
  
  Abraham
20.

What Roman god was the god of the Sea?
- A.
  
  Neptune
- B.
  
  Jupiter
- C.
  
  Hades
- D.
  
  Juno
21.

Upper-class Romans in the Roman Republic were known as ___________________.
- A.
  
  Plebeians
- B.
  
  Patricians
- C.
  
  Senators
- D.
  
  Gladiators
22.

Lower class citizens during the Roman Republic were known as _____________.
- A.
  
  Plebeians
- B.
  
  Patricians
- C.
  
  Slaves
- D.
  
  Tribunes
23.

The lawmaking body of the Roman Republic.
- A.
  
  Congress
- B.
  
  Tribune
- C.
  
  Estates-General
- D.
  
  Senate
24.

What Carthaginian General led his elephants over the Alps in the Second Punic War.
- A.
  
  Octavian
- B.
  
  Julius Caesar
- C.
  
  Hannibal
- D.
  
  Alexander
25.

How did Julius Caesar die?
- A.
  
  He was assassinated by his wife
- B.
  
  He was assassinated by Mark Antony
- C.
  
  He was assassinated by members of the Senate.
- D.
  
  He was assassinated by his wife