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- 1. Multiple ChoiceRead the following journal entry by a Roman senator, and answer the question that follows.
Julius Caesar is a great conqueror, soldier, and politician who has gained territory for Rome and sent money back to Rome to be used to help the common people. Caesar has become popular with the people, but he wants to be dictator for life.
Which statement BEST reflects the feelings of the Roman senators involved in the death of Julius Caesar?They did not feel the common people should be helped.They feared Julius Caesar was gaining too much power.They supported Julius Caesar’s popularity with the public.They did not condone acquiring new territory for Rome. - 2. Multiple ChoiceIn ancient Greece women could not inherit property or serve on a jury. Historians would avoid labeling the ancient Greeks as misogynistic (person who hates women) becauseit is an unflattering term to use to describe a culture.it is incorrect to analyze the past according to today’s values.archeologists have not discovered enough artifacts to prove this statement is true.sociologists are the only people with the training to make that determination.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSelect a source a historian should use when trying to describe the daily life of an ancient Roman gladiator.diary entry of a spectator at the festivalsdiary entry of a modern day gladiatordiary of an Olympic Athletediet of a body building competitor
- 4. Multiple Choice
Examine the two paintings, and then answer the question that follows.
What do these paintings suggest about people living during medieval times?The medieval culture was very artistic.The medieval culture saw a switch to creating paintings that were realistic.The medieval culture was primarily monarchial.The medieval culture was centered around the Catholic Church. - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat would be an accurate response to this Roman road built during the Roman Empire?Wow! I am so glad we got this invention from the Greeks!Wow! This will make travel so much easier!Ugh! Those crevices in the rocks will make travel a lot bumpier.Ugh! Our tax money should not be used for this.
- 6. Multiple Choice“Our love of what is beautiful does not lead to extravagance; our love of the things of the mind does not make us soft.” —Pericles
According to the quote by the Athenian leader Pericles, the Ancient Greeks valuedReligionWarfareExtravaganceKnowledge - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it important to examine historical events and issues from the perspective of the people living at that time?
to avoid evaluating the past on the standards of present timebecause human behavior and issues have changed very little over timebecause many historical references contain information that is falseto show people in the past were not as advanced as today - 8. Multiple ChoiceExamine the picture and answer the question that follows.
From the perspective of most Western Europeans living during the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was an important part of their daily lives. What was the main reason for their belief?They believed they would acquire more land through worship.The Catholic Church opposed the CrusadesCatholicism was the only religion in the world at that time.The Catholic Church was the only way to get to heaven. - 9. Multiple ChoiceDavid has been assigned the task of producing an historical narrative in Mr. Smith’s class. David is reading several primary sources about the Trans-Saharan and Trans-Atlantic slave trades. He is completely disgusted by the practices and finds it hard to believe that these slave traders were not imprisoned for their horrible practices. Therefore, David decides to write his historical narrative from this perspective. In his narrative, the main characters are law enforcement officers seeking out slave traders in the Americas and arresting them. Once arrested, the characters free the slaves.
Based upon David’s historical narrative, what historical error did he make in developing his narrative?David’s narrative does not include examples of the horrible treatment of slaves found in the primary sources that he researched.David’s historical perspective is correct; however, his characters are not based on real life people living during that time period.David evaluated the past from today’s norms and values.David forgot to mention where the slaves lived once they were freed. - 10. Multiple ChoiceDuring the initial stages of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, countries such as Portugal and Spain began to purchase slaves from Africa and sell them to American colonies. What rationale did they use for the practice of race-based slavery in the Americas?African societies had been traded slaves for years through the Trans-Saharan slave trade.European societies did not have a lot of money during those years and African slaves were the cheapest to purchase.The colonists did not want to buy and sell African slaves, but the mother country demanded that they do so.The Africans that were sold to the Americas would receive a better life than they could have in Africa.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceExamine the map below and answer the question that follows.
Christopher Columbus first sailed from Spain and landed in the West Indies in 1492. Why did he believe that he had landed in the East Indies?His compass was not functioning properly and threw him off course.Most people were unaware of a landmass between Europe and Asia.The people in the East and West Indies spoke the same language.Many people at the time believed the world was flat. - 12. Multiple ChoiceDue to the significance of its location, Timbuktu appears on maps made in Europe beginning in the 16th century. The earliest maps focus on Timbuktu’s position on the various land routes across the Sahara and up from sub-Saharan Africa. Timbuktu is depicted as an important city in a continental overland system of travel.
Beginning in the 16th century, the Portuguese, followed by other European powers, began sailing along the Atlantic coast of Africa and trading European goods for African products. This Atlantic orientation resulted in new maps of Africa with a strong focus on the sea routes to West Africa. As detailed charts of the coastal regions were created, Timbuktu and other interior cities became less well-known to the cartographers and were often mapped far-out of position.
According to the passage, what event led to an incorrect placement of Timbuktu on European maps during the 16th century?Europeans began trading with Africa along the coast of Africa.The Portuguese did not want to trade with the Africans.
Timbuktu became less known due to a lack of resources to trade.Europeans were more interested in placing Timbuktu near the Sahara. - 13. Multiple ChoiceBased upon the primary source picture, what does this illustration tell historians about the Ancient Greek culture?The Greeks were unable to shave.The Greeks enjoyed music.The Greeks had a strange fashion.The Greeks worshipped many gods.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat can historians conclude from this primary source picture?The Romans had slaves.The Romans were cruel to their citizens.The Roman guards did not fear their captives.The Romans enjoyed the game “Follow the Leader.”
- 15. Multiple ChoiceFrom the confines of Jerusalem and the city of Constantinople a horrible tale has gone forth and very frequently has been brought to our ears, namely, that a race from the kingdom of the Persians, an accursed race, a race utterly alienated from God, a generation forsooth which has not directed its heart and has not entrusted its spirit to God, has invaded the lands of those Christians and has depopulated them by the sword, pillage and fire; it has led away a part of the captives into its own country, and a part it has destroyed by cruel tortures; it has either entirely destroyed the churches of God or appropriated them for the rites of its own religion. They destroy the altars, after having defiled them with their uncleanness.
What historical event is the writer above referring to?CrusadesColonizationRenaissanceProtestant Reformation - 16. Multiple ChoiceDue to the significance of its location, Timbuktu appears on maps made in Europe beginning in the 16th century. The earliest maps focus on Timbuktu’s position on the various land routes across the Sahara and up from sub-Saharan Africa. Timbuktu is depicted as an important city in a continental overland system of travel.
Beginning in the 16th century, the Portuguese, followed by other European powers, began sailing along the Atlantic coast of Africa and trading European goods for African products. This Atlantic orientation resulted in new maps of Africa with a strong focus on the sea routes to West Africa. As detailed charts of the coastal regions were created, Timbuktu and other interior cities became less well-known to the cartographers and were often mapped far-out of position.
Based upon your knowledge of history and the passage, why were Europeans more interested in creating maps along the coast of Africa?The coast of Africa was the only method the Europeans could use to trade with Africa.Europeans were very racist towards Africans and did not trade with them.Early cartographers were not familiar with mapping inland areas.Trade was more efficient along the coast than inland. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags