QoD Archive

Quiz of the Day

1.

WHI.3e  This civilization was noted for its contribution of an alphabet.

A) Phoenician
B) Chaldean
C) Egyptian
D) Hebrew

2.

WHI.2c The activity shown above was first created during the ________ Era.

A) Neolithic
B) Paleolithic
C) Mesozoic
D) Jurassic

3.

WHI.3c  Early ancient civilizations typically had this type of religion.

A) non existent
B) polytheistic
C) monotheistic
D) complex

 

4. WHI.4a The underpinnings of government that make it work behind the scenes are called? (5 pts) Over 1600 miles, this connected the Persian/Achaemenid empire and facilitated expeditious trade. (5 pts)

 

5.

WHI.? Draw a picture of something related to India at the bottom of the paper. Best drawing earns a free 100 on this quiz.

 

6. WHI.4a What empire was known as the empire of tolerance? (5 pts) Name a leader of that empire. (5 pts) spelling counts

 

7.

WHI.4b Name the two major mountain systems bordering Northern India. spelling counts

 

8.

WHI.3a Define textiles.

A) Type of cloth or woven fabric
B) Study of the stars / celestial universe
C) A means of social stratification predominant in India
D) A monotheistic religion featuring two opposing forces

9.

WHI.3b The world’s first civilizations were city-states which can be defined as 

A) a large empire
B) an independent city and the land surrounding it
C) type of government most commonly found in China
D) what the combination of Washington and Richmond are today

10. 

WHI.3d  Which of these people would not be associated with Judaism?

A) Abraham
B) Hebrews
C) Hammurabi
D) Moses

 

 

 

Bonus

WHI.3a What ancient civilization traded in the areas in red above? (spelling counts!)