Jeopardy Test Preview World History

Winter Benchmark Jeopardy China/Japan American Empires Islam Rome/Byzantine Africa Religions Geography Technology Middle Ages Geog # Draw the world

China, Japan 100 This is Japan’s best defense. This is Japan’s best defense. GO BACK Answer: Island

China, Japan 250 These are three natural defenses that have kept China relatively isolated from the outside world. These are three natural defenses that have kept China relatively isolated from the outside world. GO BACK Answer: Himalayas, Ocean, Gobi Desert, Tibetan Plateau

China, Japan 500 This Chinese philosopher had the greatest effect on both Chinese and Japanese governments. This Chinese philosopher had the greatest effect on both Chinese and Japanese governments. GO BACK Answer: Confucius

China, Japan 1000 These are the three major religions/philosophies of China that can be practiced faithfully by each person These are the three major religions/philosophies of China that can be practiced faithfully by each person GO BACK Answer: Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism

China, Japan 1500 This Chinese Explorer didn’t take over new lands but instead gave fancy gifts to show how great China was. His explorations ended when his Emperor died. This Chinese Explorer didn’t take over new lands but instead gave fancy gifts to show how great China was. His explorations ended when his Emperor died. GO BACK Answer: Zheng Ho

China, Japan 2000 This Samurai code first affected the Japanese, helped to defeat the Mongols in the battle of Kyushu, then affected the United States as we tried to defeat them in World War II. This Samurai code first affected the Japanese, helped to defeat the Mongols in the battle of Kyushu, then affected the United States as we tried to defeat them in World War II. GO BACK Answer: Bushido

American Empires 100 This American Empire, located in the Andes, only lasted about 100 years before the Spanish, led by Pizzarro, defeated them. This American Empire, located in the Andes, only lasted about 100 years before the Spanish, led by Pizzarro, defeated them. GO BACK Answer: Inca

American Empires 250 This American Empire, located on and around the Yucatan Peninsula, was the first great American empire which was made up of independent city-states. This American Empire, located on and around the Yucatan Peninsula, was the first great American empire which was made up of independent city-states. GO BACK Answer: Maya

American Empires 500 This American Empire, located in modern day central Mexico, had its capitol built on a swampy lake and lasted for about 150 years before Cortez and the Spaniards defeated it. This American Empire, located in modern day central Mexico, had its capitol built on a swampy lake and lasted for about 150 years before Cortez and the Spaniards defeated it. GO BACK Answer: Aztec

American Empires 1000 These two American Empires used terraces to farm on hills and mountains These two American Empires used terraces to farm on hills and mountains GO BACK Answer: Inca/Maya

American Empires 1500 The “Triangle Trade” and “Columbian Exchange” are terms used to describe the movement of goods between Western Europe, West Africa, and … The “Triangle Trade” and “Columbian Exchange” are terms used to describe the movement of goods between Western Europe, West Africa, and … Answer: The Americas GO BACK

Islam 100 This is the peninsula where the Islamic religion began. This is the peninsula where the Islamic religion began. GO BACK Answer: Arabian Peninsula

Islam 250 Salat states that there is no God but Allah and this person is his prophet. Salat states that there is no God but Allah and this person is his prophet. GO BACK Answer: Mohammed

Islam 500 These form the basic ideals of Islamic religious practices. These form the basic ideals of Islamic religious practices. GO BACK Answer: Five Pillars

Islam 1000 These are the two holy books of Islam that share the message of Allah as delivered to Mohammed and the customs and traditions of Mohammed and his early followers. These are the two holy books of Islam that share the message of Allah as delivered to Mohammed and the customs and traditions of Mohammed and his early followers. GO BACK Answer: Qur’an, Sunna

Islam 1500 The Muslims considered Christians and Jews to be this, therefore they treated them with respect. The Muslims considered Christians and Jews to be this, therefore they treated them with respect. GO BACK Answer: People of the book

Islam 2000 Islam originally spread through conquest (war) but later, specifically is West Africa and the east African coast, it spread by this. Islam originally spread through conquest (war) but later, specifically is West Africa and the east African coast, it spread by this. GO BACK Answer: Trade

This body of water was called the Roman Lake because the Romans controlled all of it. This body of water was called the Roman Lake because the Romans controlled all of it. GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 100 Answer: Mediterranean Sea

He was the first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity. He was the first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity. GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 250 Answer: Constantine

The Roman Empire grew so large that this became a problem and largest cause of their fall. The Roman Empire grew so large that this became a problem and largest cause of their fall. GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 500 Answer: Barbarian invasion, rebellion

This was the official name of the Eastern Roman Empire with its capitol in Constantinople. This was the official name of the Eastern Roman Empire with its capitol in Constantinople. GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 1000 Answer: Byzantine

This Roman Emperor moved his capitol to the east in an effort to save the Empire from destruction… it worked for the east but not the west. This Roman Emperor moved his capitol to the east in an effort to save the Empire from destruction… it worked for the east but not the west. GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 1500 Answer: Constantine

This idea from the Romans is the term which led to our modern government-where we vote for people to REPRESENT us in government This idea from the Romans is the term which led to our modern government-where we vote for people to REPRESENT us in government GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 2000 Answer: Republic

This idea from the Greeks is the term where every free man can VOTE on government policies This idea from the Greeks is the term where every free man can VOTE on government policies GO BACK Rome/ Byzantine 2500 Answer: Democracy

These three Empires all were centered around where the Niger river meets the shore of the Sahara desert (sahel) These three Empires all were centered around where the Niger river meets the shore of the Sahara desert (sahel) GO BACK Africa 100 Answer: Ghana, Mali, Songhai

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai controlled the trade in these two important goods. Ghana, Mali, and Songhai controlled the trade in these two important goods. GO BACK Africa 250 Answer: Salt, Gold

This monotheistic religion eventually became dominant in West Africa because of trade. This monotheistic religion eventually became dominant in West Africa because of trade. GO BACK Africa 500 Answer: Islam

Geography 100 These empires, from north to south, were in the Americas. These empires, from north to south, were in the Americas. GO BACK Answer: Aztec Maya Inca

Geography 250 This empire stretched from Spain in the west, across northern Africa, through south-west Asia into India, and north into Turkey. This empire stretched from Spain in the west, across northern Africa, through south-west Asia into India, and north into Turkey. GO BACK Answer: Muslim/Islamic Empire

Geography 500 This empire stretched from China to Poland and down into the Islamic Empire. This empire stretched from China to Poland and down into the Islamic Empire. GO BACK Answer: Mongols

Geography 1000 I traveled with my father and uncle along the silk road and traded in China. When I got back I wrote a book that inspired Columbus. I traveled with my father and uncle along the silk road and traded in China. When I got back I wrote a book that inspired Columbus. GO BACK Answer: Marco Polo

Geography 1500 After the Age of Exploration, this major European country controlled most of South America and this second country controlled the second largest chunk. After the Age of Exploration, this major European country controlled most of South America and this second country controlled the second largest chunk. Say them in order! GO BACK answer: Spain; Portugal

Geography 2000 On the Arabian peninsula, cities developed here because the rest was desert. On the Arabian peninsula, cities developed here because the rest was desert. GO BACK Answer: Oasis's/water

Religions 100 Name the religion: Founders: Abraham, Moses Holy books: Torah, Talmud Followers called: Jews GO BACK Answer: Judaism

Religions 250 Name the religion: Founders: Jesus, Peter, Paul Holy books: Old Testament, New Testament (Bible) Followers called: Christians GO BACK Answer: Christianity

Religions 500 Name the religion: Founders: Mohammed, Abu Bakr, Ali Holy books: Quran, Sunna Followers called: Muslims GO BACK Answer: Islam

Religions 1000 Name the religion: Founders: Luther, Calvin, Henry VIII Holy books: Old Testament and New Testament (Bible) Followers called: Protestants GO BACK Answer: Protestantism

Religions 1500 These were caused by Muslims attacking Christian pilgrims and the Byzantine Empire These were caused by Muslims attacking Christian pilgrims and the Byzantine Empire Their long term result: increased trade and contact between Europe and the Middle East Their long term result: increased trade and contact between Europe and the Middle East GO BACK Answer: Crusades

Religions 2000 Why did all of the following happen? Why did all of the following happen? Council of Trent Council of Trent Inquisition Inquisition Counter –Reformation Counter –Reformation GO BACK Answer: To stop the Protestants

Technology 100 The Astrolabe, Compass, and Caravel all were inventions during the _____________. The Astrolabe, Compass, and Caravel all were inventions during the _____________. GO BACK Answer: Age of Exploration

Technology 250 These allowed soldiers to travel quickly, helped merchants trade, and connected parts of the Roman Empire These allowed soldiers to travel quickly, helped merchants trade, and connected parts of the Roman Empire GO BACK Answer: Roads

Technology 500 This major invention allowed the ideas of the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, and Scientific Revolution to grow exponentially! This major invention allowed the ideas of the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, and Scientific Revolution to grow exponentially! GO BACK Answer: Printing Press

Technology 1000 Before AD 1500 these two empires/countries were most advanced with technology and innovation Before AD 1500 these two empires/countries were most advanced with technology and innovation GO BACK Answer: China/Islam

Technology 1500 This invention allowed travelers to know their way even with cloudy skies. This invention allowed travelers to know their way even with cloudy skies. GO BACK Answer: Compass

Technology 2000 This was first used in fireworks for entertainment…then in fireworks to scare your enemy… then in balls that exploded killing your enemy… then in cannons to throw those balls far… then in guns to kill your enemy with small pellets… This was first used in fireworks for entertainment…then in fireworks to scare your enemy… then in balls that exploded killing your enemy… then in cannons to throw those balls far… then in guns to kill your enemy with small pellets… GO BACK Answer: Gunpowder

Middle (Feudal) Ages 100 William of Normandy became known as “William the Conqueror” after he invaded England in... (year) William of Normandy became known as “William the Conqueror” after he invaded England in... (year) GO BACK Answer: 1066

Middle (Feudal) Ages 200 When was King John of England forced to sign the Magna Carta (a document that started to give YOU your individual rights!)? When was King John of England forced to sign the Magna Carta (a document that started to give YOU your individual rights!)? GO BACK Answer: 1215

Middle (Feudal) Ages 300 During the medieval times, which of these groups was legally tied to the land? During the medieval times, which of these groups was legally tied to the land? GO BACK Answer: serfs

Middle (Feudal) Ages 400 When did Constantinople, the capitol of the Byzantine Empire, fall to the Ottoman Turks (Muslims)? When did Constantinople, the capitol of the Byzantine Empire, fall to the Ottoman Turks (Muslims)? GO BACK Answer: 1453

Middle (Feudal) Ages 500 This is the system of government set up by William the Conqueror in England where Lords provide protection to their vassals in return for military service This is the system of government set up by William the Conqueror in England where Lords provide protection to their vassals in return for military service GO BACK Answer: Feudalism

Middle (Feudal) Ages 1000 This king of the Franks, helped the Pope and in return was crowned the Emperor of the new Holy Roman Empire… but the Church won… they crowned him. This king of the Franks, helped the Pope and in return was crowned the Emperor of the new Holy Roman Empire… but the Church won… they crowned him. GO BACK Answer: Charlemagne

Middle (Feudal) Ages 1500 After the fall of Rome books in Europe were found mostly in- After the fall of Rome books in Europe were found mostly in- GO BACK Answer: Monasteries

Middle (Feudal) Ages 2000 What authority did the Catholic Church have over people in medieval Europe? What authority did the Catholic Church have over people in medieval Europe? GO BACK Answer: All power… It was deeply involved in nearly every aspect of life

Geog #2 100 This empire stretched from China to Poland and down into the Islamic Empire. This empire stretched from China to Poland and down into the Islamic Empire. GO BACK Answer: Mongol

Geog #2 500 After the Age of Exploration, this major European country controlled most of South America and this second country controlled the second largest chunk. Choose them in order! After the Age of Exploration, this major European country controlled most of South America and this second country controlled the second largest chunk. Choose them in order! GO BACK Answer: Spain, Portugal

Geog # On the Arabian Peninsula, cities developed here because the rest was desert On the Arabian Peninsula, cities developed here because the rest was desert GO BACK Answer: oases

Geog # These two American Empires used terraces to farm on hills and mountains These two American Empires used terraces to farm on hills and mountains GO BACK Answer: Inca, Maya

Geog # This is Japan’s best defense This is Japan’s best defense GO BACK Answer: Island

Draw the World 100 “Spain, Italy, Greece; Black Sea, Turkey…” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… “Spain, Italy, Greece; Black Sea, Turkey…” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… GO BACK Answer: Mediterranean Sea

Draw the World 500 “Ski boot, shark tooth, Pham (south-east Asia)” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… “Ski boot, shark tooth, Pham (south-east Asia)” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… GO BACK Answer: Southern Asia

Draw the World 1000 “Skinny Panama, small hump, Yucatan…” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… “Skinny Panama, small hump, Yucatan…” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… GO BACK Answer: Central America

Draw the World 1500 “Large oval, 4 big islands + 1 island, New Zealand” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… “Large oval, 4 big islands + 1 island, New Zealand” is a saying used to help remember the lay of the land in… GO BACK Answer: Oceana

Draw the World 2000 Relative location allows a person to locate where something is… Relative location allows a person to locate where something is… GO BACK Answer: In relation to other places