QUESTIAN BANK(Multiple Choice Questians-100 Questions)

With AnswersSCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, CALICUT UNIVERSITY

BA. HISTORYII SEMESTER

HIS2B02-HISTORY OF THE EARLY WORLD

Prepared ByHamza Thodengal

Assistant Professor

Department of History

Govt. College Malappuram.

1. Rivers Tigris and Euphrates are associated with?A. Mesopotamian CivilizationB. Egyptian CivilizationC. Harappa CivilizationD. Chinese Civilization

2. Which is considered as oldest civilization of the world?A. Mesopotamian CivilizationB. Egyptian CivilizationC. Harappa CivilizationD. Chinese Civilization

3. Which among following is called "Gift of the Nile”?A. China

B. IndiaC. IraqD. Egypt

4. Who is considered as the master of Greek comedy?A. AeschylusB. SophoclesC. AristophanesD. Philip

5. When ancient Olympic Games first held?A. 776 BCB. 780 BCC. 790 BC D. 800 BC

6. Who is known as the father of Modern Medicine?A. EuclidB. PythagorasC. HippocratesD. Eratosthenes

7. Rome was founded around?A. 1000 BCB. 1200 BCC. 1400 BCD. 1600 BC

8. Which was not a Roman Philosopher?A. CiceroB. SenecaC. LucretiusD. Octavian

9. Who was among the famous Roman poets?A. TacitusB. PlinyC. VirgilD. Marcus

10. Marco Polo, Venetian traveler, travelled from Venice to China and Japan in:

A. 1285 - 90B. 1288 - 93C. 1290 - 96D. 1295 - 1301

11. What were the two main city states of Ancient Greece?

A. Roma and Alexandria

B. Corinth and OlympiaC. Sparta and AthensD. Thebes and Argos

12 .What do we call the period of Ancient Greece history that occurred before the Greeks introduced democracy?

A. Monarchy PeriodB. Hellenistic PeriodC. Classical PeriodD. Archaic Period

13 What major civilization that came soon after the Greeks was greatly influenced by the Greek culture?

A. RomansB. EgyptiansC. AssyriansD. Persians

14. What period was marked by democracy and great philosophers such as Plato and Socrates?

A. Monarchy PeriodB. Hellenistic PeriodC. Classical PeriodD. Archaic Period

15. What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city of Sparta?A. Food and celebrationB. Music and literatureC. Painting and sculpture

D. War and fighting

16. Which of the following statements best describes the historical significance of Ancient Greece?

A. Much of today`s western culture is founded on Ancient Greek culture.

B. It was a powerful civilization with little lasting influence.C. Greek culture had a large impact on Asian culture including China

and Japan.D. The Ancient Greeks had little impact on the rest of the world other

than the Olympic Games.

17. What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city of Athens?

A. War and fightingB. Athletics and competitionC. Art and EducationD. Power and Conquest

18. What do we call the last period of Ancient Greece, before they were conquered by the Romans

A. Romantic PeriodB. Hellenistic PeriodC. Classical PeriodD. Archaic Period

19. What toy was invented by the Greeks that many children still play with today?

A. SlinkyB. KitesC. MarblesD. Yo-yo

20. What area of modern society has its foundation in the Ancient Greek

culture?A. GovernmentB. ArtC. Literature

D. All of the Above

21. Did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He (Yellow River) have in common?

A. each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism

B. urban communities were built using iron and steel tools

C. the form of government in each community was based on male suffrage

D. transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways

22. The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley were similar because they were

A. industrialized societies

B. monotheistic

C. dependent on fertile land

D. dependent on each other for trade

23. One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the

Maya were Similar is that each?

A. Developed extensive writing systems

B. Emphasized equality in education

C. Established monotheistic religions

D. Encouraged democratic participation in government

24. Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of

law reflect?

A. All men were equal under the law

B. Fines were preferable to corporal punishment

C. Divisions existed between social classes

D. Violence was always punished with violence

25. The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both

cultures

A. Developed along rivers

B. Used the ziggurat form for their temples

C. Established trade routes to China

D. Used a hieroglyphic writing system

26. One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates

river valleys was that

A. The location protected the people from land invasion

B. Periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming

C. These rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia

D.

These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea

27. A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that

A. the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in Western Europe

B.

Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries

C.

Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered

D.

Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West

28. The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of

A. Economics

B. Poetry

C. Drama

D. Law

29. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

A. renewed interest in education and the arts

B. A period of disorder and weak central government

C. An increase in trade and manufacturing

D. The growth of cities and dominance by the middle class

30. The Ancient Athenians are credited with

A. Inventing and using the wheel

B.

Eliminating slavery

C.

Establishing governments that had democratic elements

D.

Inventing the printing press

31. Both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as

barbarians. This is an example of

A. Cultural diffusion

B. Materialism

C. Imperialism

D. Ethnocentrism

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32. A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the

A. Concept of government by laws

B.

Belief that political power should be controlled by the military

C.

Establishment of agricultural communes

D.

Rejection of the concept of slavery

33. Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?

A. Phoenician

B.

Egyptian

C.

Sumerian

D.

Greek

34. The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by

A. A strong central government

B.

Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders

C.

Universal suffrage in national elections

D.

A strict adherence to constitutional principles

35. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy?

A. Rigid social classes

B.

Emphasis on

individualism

C.

Religious uniformity

D.

Mass education

36. Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of

A. Military technology

B.

Religious doctrine

C.

Economic policy and planning

D.

Government and law

37. The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta

A. was primarily concerned with the health of their people

B.

was a powerful military state

C.

granted universal suffrage to their people

D.

placed great emphasis on literature and the arts

38. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

A. a renewed interest in education and the arts

B.

a period of disorder and weak central government

C.

an increase in trade and manufacturing

D.

the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class

39. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

A. Rigid social classes

B.

Emphasis on individualism

C.

Religious uniformity

D.

Mass education

40. An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the

A. Orthodox Christian religion

B.

use of the Latin alphabet

C.

beginning of democracy

D.

factory system

41. The adoption of the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet by the

Russian people occurred as a result of

A. territorial expansion during the reign of Catherine the Great

B the westernization policies of Peter the Great

.

C.

contact with Byzantine culture in the 10th century

D.

the influence of the Crusaders during the Middle Ages

42. One similarity between Axum, Kush, and Nubia was that they were

A. military leaders in the Neolithic Age

B.

rivers along which early trade developed

C.

writers of epic poems about Greek cities

D.

early civilizations in Africa

43. One similarity between the decline of the Roman Empire and the fall of the

Manchu Dynasty was that both initially led to

A. improved economic conditions

B.

democratically elected governments

C.

political chaos and decentralization of government

D.

major accomplishments in art, science, and technology

44. A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the

development of

A. gunpowder

B.

the principles of revolutionary socialism

C.

monotheism

D.

an effective legal system

45. After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the

A. Persian Empire

B.

Byzantine Empire

C.

Mongol Empire

D.

Gupta Empire

46. Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of the early civilizations of Axium, Kush, Mali and Songhai?

A. these African societies flourished at the same time

B.

farming was more extensive in the Nile River Valley than it was in the Fertile Crescent

C.

the Neolithic Revolution occurred in Africa

D.

these societies had a long and rich history before their first contact with Europeans

47. A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe

A. came under the control of the Muslims

B.

was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire

C.

returned to a republican form of government

D.

entered a period of chaos and disorder

48. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian

Renaissance?

A. a strong military led to national unity

B.

written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments

C.

prosperity led to the creation of many works of art

D.

political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states

49. During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as

inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of

A. ethnocentrism

B.

imperialism

C.

social mobility

D.

cultural diffusion

50. Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the

A. spread of Hellenic culture

B. adoption of a feudal system

C. establishment of representative democracy

D. spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe

51. On which Continent is Greece located?

A. .China

B. North America

C. Africa

D. Europe

52. What was the Roman name for the king of the gods?

A. Zeus

B. Atlas

C. Hercules

D. Jupiter

53. Why did the Europeans go Exploring during the 1400-1600?

A. Conquer native lands and settle new lands

B. To finds gold and spices

C. They were looking for a passage to the Indies

D. To convert natives to Christianity

54. What were hieroglyphics?

A. Symbols for Greek astronomy

B. Ancient Egyptian picture writing

C. Water irrigation power plants

D. Sand artwork

55. Ancient Egypt was located on what continent?

A. South America

B. China

C. Africa

D. Europe

56. What was the name of the material that Ancient Egyptians used to write on?

A. Papyrus

B. Wood Pulp

C. Cotton

D. Linen

57. What was the name of the building in Athens which was a temple to the goddess Athena?

A. Trojan Horse

B. Coliseum

C. Tower of Pisa

D. Parthenon

58. What was Sparta known for?

A. A military Society

B. Architecture

C. Culture

D. Government

59. What was an Ancient Egyptian King called?

A. Pharaoh

B. King

C. God

D. Governor

60. What was the capital of Ancient Greece?

A. Athens

B. Olympia

C. Rome

D. Constantinople

61. Put the Following ancient civilizations in order from oldest to most recent?

A. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome

B. Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt

C. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece

D. Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece

62. Where did the Romans go to wash, exercise, and socialize?

A. Along the banks of the river

B. Baths

C. Coliseum

D. Market place

63. Which year Occurred first?

A. 2000 BC

B. 1250BC

C. 1500 BC

D. 1000 BC

64. Why was the Great Wall of China built?

A. As a marker for China’ borders

B. To keep out enemies

C. To keep Chinese people from visiting other lands

D. To be a fence to keep all the animals from Straying

65. What was Athens Not known for?

A. Culture

B. Government

C. The Military

D. Architecture

66. What were the two main classes of people called in Ancient Rome?

A. Patricians and Plebians

B. Plebians and slaves

C. Slaves and patricians

D. Hellans and romans

67. The most important city states in Greece

A. Sparta and Corinth

B. Athens and Sparta

C. Athens and Macedonia

D. Corinth and Thebs

68. What crope did not grow well in ancient Greece?

A. Figs

B. Grapes

C. Olive

D. Dates

69. Which sea is both Greece and Rome located by?

A. Black Sea

B. Caribbean sea

C. Mediterranean sea

D. Aegean Sea

70. Why were the city-states of Ancient Greece independent from each other?

A. They don’t get along with each other

B. They could not talk each other

C. Their rulers didn’t want them trading with each other

D. Travel between them was difficult

71. What international game was began in Ancient Greece?

A. World of sports

B. The Marathon

C. The Chariot races

D. The Olympics

72. Who conquered the Ancient Greece?

A. The Persians

B. The Egyptians

C. The Romans

D. The Mongols

73. Which civilization is known as the birth place of Democracy?

A. The Romans

B. The Greeks

C. The Egyptians

D. The Persians

74. Who, the leader of Roman Republic was assassinated on the Ides of March?

A. Octavian Caesar

B. Alexander

C. Julius Caesar

D. Augustus Caesar

75. What was the Greek name for the king of the gods?

A. Poseidon

B. Zeus

C. Atlas

D. Jupiter

76. What language did the ancient Romans speak?

A. The English

B. The Latin

C. The French

D. The Romans

77. Who was the first emperor of Rome?

A. Julius Caesar

B. Alexander

C. Augustus Caesar

D. Mark Antony

78. One similarity between the decline of the Roman Empire and the fall of the Manju Dynasty was that both initially led to

A. Improved economic conditions

B. Democratically elected Governments

C. Political chaos and decentralization of government

D. Major accomplishments of art, science, and technology.

79. The ancient Greek city states of Sparta and the Soviet Union under Stalin were similar in that both societies

A. Were primarily concerned with the health of their people

B. Were powerful military states

C. Granted universal suffrage to their people

D. Placed great emphasis on literature and the arts.

80. One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

A. An increase in the number of nomadic tribes

B. A reliance on hunting and gathering for food

C. The establishment of villages and the rise of governments.

D. A decrease in trade between cultural groups.

81. A similarity of the rule of the ancient Mongols and the ancient Greeks is that both

A. Protected the human rights of the peoples they controlled

B. Destroyed the civilizations they defeated

C. Remained isolated and peaceful for centuries

D. Established vast empires and spread their culture to the people they conquered.

82. The code of Hummurabi is an example of

A. Written rules for legal procedures.

B. The power of strong kings to control trade

C. Regulations on the way to conduct wars against neighboring nations

D. The power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs.

83. In the ancient kingdom of Mali and in the Roman Republic an important feature of life was the development of

A. Codified laws

B. Social and political equality

C. Gender equality

D. Political security.

84. The study of culture primarily involves

A. Observing the physical environment of people

B. Learning why various peoples live as they do

C. Understanding the technology of modern machinery

D. Analyzing the personalities of the children in the same family.

85. Buildings such as the gothic cathedrals in Western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each

A. Imperialistic attitude

B. Cultural values

C. Belief in democracy

D. Rigid social structure

86. Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish

A. An educational system

B. An agricultural surplus

C. A writing system

D. A democratic government.

87. The invention of writing systems and the growth of cities occurred only in civilizations

A. Originated in south Asia

B. Developed matriarchal leadership

C. Developed complex institutions

D. Borrowed heavily from the Greeks and the Romans

88. In most societies urbanization has

A. Weakened traditional values and life patterns

B. Strengthened the influence of the extended family system

C. Discouraged economic growth

D. Promoted population growth

89. Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that

A. The earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa

B. Farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies

C. All the continents were settled at about the same time

D. The wheel was used by all ancient societies.

90. In most traditional societies the teaching of values is mainly the responsibility of the

A. Judicial system

B. Government

C. Educational system

D. Family

91. “Feudal Society” the book written by

A. Marc Bloch

B. Perry Anderson

C. Henry Pirenne

D. Arnold Toyenbee

92. Who opined the growth of Christianity was the cause of the down fall of Roman Empire

A. J.B Bury

B. Edward Gibbon

C. Arther Forrill

D. Arnold Toyenbee

93. Who made Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?

A. Theodosius

B. Constantine

C. Julius Caesar

D. Octovian

94. Who was the last ruler of the Roman Empire?

A. Theodosius

B. Constantan

C. Romulus Augustus

D. Julia

95. “History of Rome “written by

A. Livy

B. Tacitus

C. Julius Caesar

D. Aeneid

96. Microliths a type of tools used by

A. Mesolithic

B. Palaeolithic

C. Neolithic

D. Mettal Age

97. The invention of wheel was during the period of

A. Palaeolithic

B. Mesolithic

C. Neolithic

D. Chalcolithic

98. “Urban Revolution “the term coined by

A. Gorden child

B. Flinders Petrie

C. Pitt Rivers

D. Henrich Schlleman

99. The Patron deity of Ur

A. Nanna

B. Zeus

C. Sphinx

D. Anu

100. Ziggurat, The temple of heaven was situates at

A. Mesopotamia

B. Ur

C. Memphis

D. harappa

ANSWER KEY

1. A

2. A

3. D

4. B

5. A

6. C

7. B

8. D

9. C

10.C

11.C

12.D

13.A

14.C

15.D

16.A

17.C

18.B

19.D

20.D

21.D

22.C

23.B

24.D

25.A

26.B

27.D

28.D

29.D

30.C

31.D

32.A

33.D

34.A

35.D

36.D

37.B

38.D

39.D

40.A

41.B

42.D

43.C

44.D

45.B

46.D

47.B

48.C

49.A

50.A

51.D

52.A

53.C

54.B

55.C

56.A

57.D

58.A

59.A

60.A

61.A

62.D

63.D

64.B

65.C

66.A

67.B

68.D

69.C

70.D

71.D

72.A

73.B

74.C

75.B

76.D

77.A

78.C

79.B

80.C

81.D

82.A

83.A

84.B

85.B

86.B

87.C

88.A

89.A

90.D

91.A

92.B

93.A

94.C

95.A

96.A

97.C

98.A

99.A

100. B