Great History Challenge Practice Test

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• The Great Wall is the world's longest what?
• Greek Mythology refers to
• Which principle requires that the law be fairly administered to every citizen?
• Who received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai?
• Which church is described as the official religion of the Roman Empire in the material?
• What is the name of the earliest Frankish medieval dynasty?
• Which instrument was used to determine latitude by measuring the position of the stars?
• Who was China's first emperor?
• Which king is considered a very unpopular king of England?
• Which technology, invented in China in the 9th century, transformed warfare across Europe and Asia by the 15th century?
• Mongols were people from Central Asia who united to form the largest single land empire in history.
• Which term refers to the period when the Roman Empire ended in 476 AD?
• Which term describes a person from a tribe or group Romans considered uncivilized?
• When did the English Parliament first meet?
• Who was the Roman general who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C. and ruled until 44 B.C.?
• An instrument used by sailors to determine location by observing the position of stars and planets?
• What is Mesopotamia?
• Clovis I is known as the first great leader of which group?
• Who began the Reconquista in the 8th century?
• The Crusades aimed to accomplish which major goals?
• The time period from roughly 500 to 1000 AD is known as which era?
• Siddhartha Gautama lived in which century?
• Why was Attila called the 'Scourge of God'?
• Ireland is located relative to Britain how?
• Cradle of Civilization refers to which region?
• A moat is a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack. What is its main function?
• Around what year did King Menes unite Egypt?
• Which of the following correctly describes the Holy Roman Empire?
• Which group in southeastern Europe shares the same ethnicity as Russians?
• Which ancient people are associated with early belief in one god and the Kingdom of Israel?
• The Holy Roman Empire extended from northern Spain to western Germany and northern Italy.
• Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza located?
• What was the name of Charlemagne's empire?
• Which term describes a person who follows herds and moves from place to place without a permanent home?
• Which description matches Representative Government?
• A city-state in ancient Greece that is independent with its surrounding territory is called what?
• The ancient name Cathay refers to which region?
• Pueblo refers to what kind of settlement?
• Pax Romana describes a period of peace within which political entity?
• Which was the first Frankish Medieval Dynasty?
• The Hanging Gardens were built in the capital of which ancient empire?
• Who were the Germanic Norse seafarers and farmers who raided and traded from Scandinavia during the late 8th through the 11th centuries?
• Which group lived in Central and Western Europe during the Roman Empire?
• Which philosopher was a disciple of Socrates and developed the theory of Forms?
• Which term describes a cone-shaped house made by stretching animal skins over a frame of wooden poles?
• Which ship is described as a small, highly maneuverable three-masted vessel used by the Portuguese and Spanish in the exploration of the Atlantic?
• Which missionary is associated with the spread of Christianity to Germany?
• What term describes the area around one of the poles?
• Which weapon uses gunpowder to launch a projectile and came into use in the medieval ages around the 12th century in China and the 14th century in Europe?
• What is the Nile Delta?
• Which of the following lists the explorer associated with discovering the Americas in 1492?
• What did the English Bill of Rights guarantee?
• What are the Twelve Tables best known for in Roman history?
• What is a mummy?
• Drawbridge is a bridge that can be raised or lowered over a moat.
• The Crown is royal headgear reserved for the king.
• Odin and Thor are two of the most important Viking gods.
• What is the term for a government with power distributed among different groups and limits on authority?
• Which statement about the English Bill of Rights is true?
• When did Alfred the Great live?
• King Alfred the Great united which groups to defeat the Vikings?
• Vladimir the Great belonged to which dynasty?
• The Hanging Gardens were located in present-day in which country?
• Which river marked the boundary that, when crossed by a Roman general with his army, signaled a march on Rome?
• Terracotta Army is linked to Qin Shi Huang, who founded which dynasty?
• Caesaropapism describes which political-religious arrangement?
• Which instrument is used for navigation to determine direction?
• Which explorer is famous for traveling to Cathay along the Silk Road?
• In feudal Europe, who typically owned the estate and rented it to tenants?
• Which term refers to a house made of snow or ice?
• Which document acknowledged the English monarch as the supreme head of the Church of England?
• Cincinnatus is best described as:
• Which term defines the idea that all citizens have the same rights?
• Who is the king of gods and men, who mediates disputes on Mount Olympus?
• Which Athenian philosopher is described as the 'father of western philosophy' and argued that virtue is essential?
• William the Conqueror held which title before becoming king?
• King Richard the Lion-Hearted led The Third Crusade and was king of England from 1189 to 1199.
• Which god is depicted as weighing men's fates in his scales?
• Which weapon is a type of catapult that uses gravity or traction to throw an object?
• Who commanded the Frankish forces and defeated Muslims at Tours in 732?
• Who was the Roman general who allied with Cleopatra and lost a battle to Octavian, later committing suicide?
• Which term refers to nomadic Plains tribes that depended on buffalo and horse and used sign language to communicate with other tribes?
• The end of Classical Greece is marked by which event?
• Which term means belief in many gods or goddesses?
• The Terracotta Army consists of soldiers and horses created for which purpose?
• Which option correctly identifies the event associated with the English Bill of Rights?
• Which building in ancient Rome is known as a temple to all gods?
• Attila besieged and attacked which city of the Eastern Roman Empire?
• Approximately how long did the Silk Road stretch?
• Aristotle is known for which of the following?
• Freedom of speech is defined as:
• Which ruler is nicknamed the 'Scourge of God'?
• Which term refers to the Germanic Norse seafarers who raided and traded from Scandinavia during the late 8th through the 11th centuries?
• The Nile Delta drains into which sea?
• Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 CE?
• Confucian teachings emphasize respect for elders, authority, and traditions.
• What event marked the end of the Roman Republic?
• Which figure in AD 452 negotiated with Attila the Hun to spare Rome from invasion?
• Conscience is defined as what?
• Which figure was a Mongolian general and emperor known for military leadership and great cruelty who conquered vast portions of northern China and southwestern Asia?
• Which Portuguese prince established an observatory and school of navigation at Sagres and directed voyages that spurred the growth of Portugal's colonial empire?
• The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to which goddess?
• The Oath of Supremacy acknowledged the monarch as head of the Church, meaning which church did Henry VIII separate from?
• Which religion is based on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed and the Quran?
• The Oath of Supremacy is associated with which monarch?
• The area commonly known as the Near East is also called what?
• What is a Pharaoh?
• What were the Crusades?
• The Hundred Years War primarily aimed to control the throne of which country?
• Which 5th century BCE Greek statesman defended democracy in Athens?
• Hammurabi's Code is described as which of the following?
• Which city is widely recognized as the birthplace of the Renaissance and grew wealthy through Mediterranean trade?
• Who established the first monastery and helped spread Christianity to Italy?
• Natural Law is defined as which of the following?
• Which term refers to the right of the accused to confront the accuser and defend themselves in court?
• Cuneiform was developed by the Sumerians around approximately which year?
• What is a nomad?
• What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
• What is the term for the first five books of Jewish Scripture, traditionally believed to be written by Moses?
• Which group lived in Central and Western Europe during the Roman Empire?
• The craft that deals with the design and regulation of armorial bearings is called?
• Neoclassical Architecture is best described as?
• The Sphinx is believed to protect which group?
• Naissus was a city in the territory of which empire during Attila's campaigns?
• Which term describes a system by which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government?
• Which writing system was described as using a wedge-shaped stylus on clay tablets?
• Which king is recognized as the first king of the Anglo-Saxon era and the only English king to be called 'the Great'?
• Which term describes a dwelling for Indigenous people often associated with cold climates?
• Bushido is best described as which of the following?
• The figure named as the Apostle of the Russians and Ukrainians is?
• Who founded Buddhism?
• Which river is the world's longest and flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea?
• Which Greek mathematician is associated with the invention of the compass?
• In relation to Alexander the Great, Aristotle was?
• Mosaic Law primarily refers to the Law given to Moses on Mount Sinai, including which commandments?
• In approximately what year did Turkish Muslims gain control of Persia and the Holy Lands from the Muslim Arabs?
• The Mayan Calendar was described as more accurate than which calendar used in medieval Europe?
• In which year was the English Bill of Rights accepted by William and Mary?
• Cleopatra belonged to which dynasty as the last ruler of Egypt?
• Aristotle is best described as which of the following?
• Who united Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 B.C. ?
• Which philosopher is known as Kong Fuzi?
• Who is the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church?
• Before ascending to the English throne, William held which title?
• Which figure is widely regarded as the first Roman Emperor?
• The Silk Road linked China with which ancient empire?
• Which writing system was developed by the Sumerians around 3,000 B.C. using a wedge-shaped stylus on clay tablets?
• Deities refer to:
• The Fertile Crescent is best described as:
• Genghis Khan conquered vast portions of which regions?
• The period of European exploration and mapping from the 15th to 18th centuries is known as?
• Which two dynasties are associated with the Great Wall's construction and expansion?
• Aachen lies in which general region of Europe?
• Apollonius of Perga is thought to have invented which instrument?
• Machu Picchu is located in present-day which country?
• Which weapon is a six-foot-long bow capable of rapidly firing arrows and piercing armor?
• In what year did Christopher Columbus reach the Americas?
• Athens is best described as?
• Which year is associated with Christopher Columbus reaching the Americas?
• Which term best describes the school of thought emphasizing social harmony through filial piety and proper conduct?
• Battle of Tours (732 CE) halted Muslim movement into Western Europe.
• Which term describes a man who received honor and land in exchange for serving a lord as a soldier in armor?
• What term describes a military blockade or bombardment intended to force surrender?
• The Holy Roman Empire is best described as what?
• Which option best defines the principle that a government's powers are defined and limited by a constitution?
• Odin and Thor are what in Viking mythology?
• In Greek, what does the word Catholic mean?
• Democracy is defined as?
• War chariot were war machines manned by two soldiers and used by which ancient civilization?
• Which Greek city-state was known for its oligarchic government and military-focused society?
• Which missionary brought Christianity to Ireland, the island west of Britain?
• Franks were a Germanic tribe that conquered present-day France in the 400s. Which option best describes them?
• After Moses' death, who led the Israelites to conquer Canaan?
• What term describes a follower of a polytheistic religion in ancient times?
• What is the name of the series of campaigns over control of the throne of France?
• The commonly cited dates for the Medieval Ages mark the period between which years?
• The Crusaders were participants in nine armed expeditions by Christians from 1095 to 1291 intended to achieve what goal?
• Freedom of thought is best described as:
• Which term is used for Rome's first codified set of laws?
• Which term describes a code of conduct that governed the behavior of knights?
• St. Wenceslaus is the patron saint of which people?
• Greece was conquered in 338 B.C. by which king?
• What term is used for people who worship Christianity?
• Which term describes a set of ideas about government authority derived from a body of fundamental law?
• Which is the largest continent?
• Which monarchs funded Columbus' voyages and completed the Reconquista?
• Mesa Verde is the largest complex of Anasazi cliff-dwellings in which U.S. region?
• Which major achievement is linked to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?
• What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family?
• Quetzalcoatl is a major deity in which civilization?
• Robin Hood is the legendary hero who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, during the reign of King Richard's brother, John, while he was in the Crusades.
• Gunpowder was invented in which region and became a dominant military technology by the 15th century?
• What is the term for a combat on horseback between two knights?
• Which term best describes the Japanese warrior class famed for armor and discipline?
• Which rivers define the region where Mesopotamia is located?
• Which description best captures Magna Carta’s impact on royal power?
• What is described as the official religion of the Roman Empire?
• The Epic of Gilgamesh is associated with which ancient region?
• During the Age of Exploration, Europeans did which of the following?
• How many wives did Henry VIII have?
• Which term refers to a type of warrior from Japan?
• Which large nomadic group from northern Asia invaded territories from China to Eastern Europe and lived largely on horseback?
• Which concept asserts that individuals possess inherent rights that limit government power?
• Classical Style refers to the style found in which civilizations?
• Machu Picchu is an abandoned city high in the Andes that showcases the architectural genius of which civilization?
• Which term describes a large nomadic group from northern Asia who invaded territories across Eurasia?
• Who is most likely credited with creating the first alphabet?
• Which form of government is defined as citizens choosing their leaders by voting?
• What is the term for the area of greatest religious importance for Jews and Christians, which was held by the Byzantine Empire until 637 and was later conquered by Muslim Arabs?
• Plato, a disciple of Socrates, is best known for which central idea?
• What are the commonly cited dates for the Medieval period?
• What does Liberty refer to?
• What term describes a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state in Ancient Greece?
• Which item is the symbol of a noble family passed down on banners and shields?
• Pax Romana is a term describing a period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180. What is Pax Romana?
• Which term is the system by which coats of arms are devised, described, and regulated?
• The Roman Empire existed from 27 BCE to about 400 CE and was ruled by an emperor; it conquered the Mediterranean coast and most of Europe and oversaw the rise and spread of Christianity. Which term describes this period?
• Which term best describes the era in which Rome encompassed most of Europe and Christianity spread?
• Which term refers to nomadic Great Plains tribes known for buffalo and horse?
• Which statement describes Islam?
• What is the term for a solemn agreement between God and a person or between people that establishes mutual commitments?
• The first part of the Middle Ages, from about 500 to 1000 AD, is known as what period?
• Which two Greek brothers were missionaries to the Slavic peoples?
• The Reconquista refers to the retaking of the Iberian Peninsula from which group?
• Which instrument was used to determine latitude by measuring the position of the stars?
• What empire is also known as the Byzantine Empire?
• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his Persian wife. Which ancient wonder is this?
• Which term refers to a ship with oars and a sail used by the Vikings?
• The Terracotta Army was buried with Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of which Chinese dynasty?
• The End of the Roman Empire occurred in which year?
• Who called for a Crusade in 1095 to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim rule?
• Which figure is described as Greece's most important thinker?
• What does the term 'Common law' refer to in medieval England?
• Ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens are associated with which ancient civilization region?
• Which term describes the first Christian church that welcomed people from all over the world?
• The Great Wall of China was started by which dynasty?
• What is the Sphinx?
• Which leader established rule after Julius Caesar's death and is considered the first Roman Emperor, ruling from 27 B.C. to A.D. 14?
• What term describes religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities?
• Which queen allied with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony and opposed Octavian?
• Which term refers to the series of holy wars led by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land?
• Which describes Limited Government?
• Early Christians called the Church universal because it was open to all people. Which term describes this concept?
• Which term refers to a civilization whose people share beliefs such as monotheism and morality expressed in the Mosaic Law?
• Which group swept through southwest Asia around 1077, taking control of Persia and the Holy Lands from the Muslim Arabs?
• A calendar based on the movements of the moon is known as what?
• Who is considered the founder of Christianity and the Son of God?
• Mesa Verde is associated with which ancient culture known for cliff dwellings?
• The Age of Discovery describes a period when Europeans explored and mapped the world during which centuries?
• Martyred means?
• The presumption of innocence means?
• How long did the Reconquista last?
• Which rulers are historically linked to the Reconquista's completion and Columbus voyages?
• Which figure, a French peasant girl, led troops during the Hundred Years War?
• Which poisonous plant did Socrates drink, leading to his death?
• Where was the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire?
• Which statement best defines a pilgrimage?
• In what year did the Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church?
• Cincinnatus is best described as which of the following?
• Which couple are known as the 'Parents of Faith' who established the first covenant with the Israelites?
• The Pantheon is best described as what in ancient Rome?
• What was the name of the northern kingdom that split from Judah after Solomon's death?
• What is the term for the person who owns property you rent and has more rights than most subjects in the Kingdom?
• Which description best describes a knight's role in medieval society?
• What was Magna Carta?
• The Quetzalcoatl Temple is located in present-day which country?
• What is virtue?
• Cicero is known as which of the following?
• Which book is the holy scripture of Christians, also known as the Bible?
• The English Bill of Rights supported which form of government?
• Which term is a small, highly maneuverable three-masted ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish in the exploration of the Atlantic?
• Inti is the sun god of which civilization?
• What was an Egyptian Free woman?
• Classical Greece refers to the time period in Greek history from what years?
• The Rurik Dynasty is known as which statement?
• What term refers to personal symbols on banners and shields for a knight, which became hereditary?
• Which king split with the Catholic Church and declared himself head of the Church of England?
• The Terracotta Army was discovered by whom?
• Which description best captures the Great Pyramids of Giza?
• Which civilization divided the circle into 360 degrees?
• Which figure is known as the Apostle of the Russians and Ukrainians?
• Philosophy refers to which study?
• Clovis I is associated with which century?
• Which hallmark is associated with King Richard the Lion-Hearted's campaign?
• The Athens Golden Age refers to a period roughly between which years?
• The Rule of Law means?
• Which term describes the believers of Christianity?
• The Reconquista was completed in which year?
• Attila's empire stretched across which regions?
• The Epic of Gilgamesh is best described as what type of work?
• The Parthenon stands on the Acropolis of which city?
• Ziggurats were massive towers primarily used for what purpose in ancient Mesopotamia?
• Charlemagne's palace was at Aachen, located in which general region of Europe?
• Which practice involves killing a person to please the gods, widely used by the Inca and Aztec?
• In which year did Theodosius declare Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
• Which concept is concerned with distinguishing right from wrong?
• Cicero is known as: