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4. History JEOPARDY HIST-A HIST-B HIST-C HIST-D HIST-E HIST-F 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500

5. Which early civilization had a republican form of government for part of its existence? China Rome Egypt India A 100

6. B. Rome A 100

7. Which phrase characterizes the development of the Renaissance in Europe? The exchange of important agricultural techniques. The rebirth of interest in classical art, architecture and literature. The desire to modernize the styles of paintings and sculptures. The announcement of corruption in the medieval church. A 200

8. B. The rebirth of interest in classical art, architecture and literature. A 200

9. In the 1500s, Spain and Portugal led European countries in exploring the Western Hemisphere. What was an important result of this exploration? Italy was prevented from claiming land in the New World. Spain and Portugal established colonies in the Americas. European nations lost interest in trading with Asia. The Spice Islands were discovered. A 300

10. B. Spain and Portugal established colonies in the Americas. A 300

11. How did the arrival of Europeans change American Indians’ agricultural practices? American Indians learned how to herd buffalo without using horses.. American Indian tribes developed trade in foods among themselves.. American Indians began to raise new crops and animals, such as rice and chickens. American Indians began raising maize (corn) when Europeans brought it across the Atlantic. A 400

12. C. American Indians began to raise new crops and animals, such as rice and chickens. A 400

13. Between 1519 and 1605, the American Indian population in Central Mexico decreased from approximately 25 million to 1 million people. Identify and describe one reason why this population decline was so extreme. A 500

14. The population of Central Mexico declined because Spanish explorers introduced diseases from Europe and Africa that were new to the American Indians. The Indians had not immunity to the diseases, so they died in large numbers. • The Spanish explorers had superior military technology (muskets, cannons, metal helmets, armor, horses) which allowed them to easily conquer the American Indian tribes. A 500

15. Which phrase is directly associated with the American colonists’ reaction to the Stamp Act? Live free or die All men are created equal. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. No taxation without representation. B 100

16. D. No taxation without representation. B 100

17. In what way did Shays’s Rebellion of 1786 lead to the formation of the United States Constitution? It demonstrated a need for a process for accepting territories into the union. Disputes between states could not be resolved without a national judiciary. It showed that farmers needed the right to vote in national elections. The lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger national government. B 200

18. D. The lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger national government. B 200

19. As a consequence of the American Civil War, people in the South experienced many changes in their way of life. One result of these changes was the passage of Black Codes in many southern states. What was the purpose of the Black Codes? To establish legal slavery in the West. To force former slaves to return to Africa. To prevent African-Americans from moving west. To keep African-Americans in an inferior position. B 300

20. D. To keep African-Americans in an inferior position. B 300

21. The term “secession” refers to which action taken by Southern states before the American Civil War? Leaving the Union Voting to be slave or free Eliminating the Constitution Compromising about slavery B 400

22. A. Leaving the Union B 400

23. Describe two actions taken by colonial patriots to protest the authority of the British government in the years leading up to the American Revolution. B 500

24. Colonists boycotted British taxes and secretly organized colonial militias. • Colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor. • Colonists taunted the British troops in a public protest that turned into the Boston Massacre. • Colonists refused to pay taxes. • Colonists harassed British tax collectors (e.g., tarred and feathered custom officials) • Colonists formed a Continental Congress • Colonists formed secret societies • Colonists established the Committees of Correspondence • Colonists wrote letters of complaint to the British Parliament • Colonists published propaganda against the British or published/distributed pamphlets. B 500

25. Before the American Civil War, Congress passed laws that were intended to solve problems caused by the expansion of slavery. What happened as a result of the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act? Slave rebellion in the border states Extension of the Missouri Compromise Violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers Announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation C 100

26. C. Violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers C 100

27. Which event on the timeline took place during the thirteenth century? Mohammed fled Mecca Crusaders conquered Jerusalem Mali became the most powerful empire in West Africa. The Ottoman turks captured Constantinople. C 200

28. C.Mali became the most powerful empire in West Africa. C 200

29. How were the ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilization similar? Each failed to develop a system of writing. Each sought to extend its rule over its neighbors. Each adopted a democratic political system. Each believed in only one powerful God. C 300

30. B. Each sought to extend its rule over its neighbors. C 300

31. DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE Place A Wager C 400

32. With Which of the following statements would Confucius most likely have agreed? People should believe in only one God. One should follow a life of self-denial and quiet meditation. People who live a good life will go to heaven after death. A person should fulfill family and social responsibilities. C 400

33. D. A person should fulfill family and social responsibilities. C 400

34. The Framers began writing the Constitution of the United States in May 1787, but it was not ratified by all thirteen states until May 1790. One of the issues debated during the Constitutional Convention was the congressional representation of enslaved Africans. Explain the positions of both Northern delegates and southern delegates on the issue of congressional representation of enslaved Africans. C 500

35. Southern delegates wanted to include slaves in their population count to increase the number of legislators allotted to their states. Northern delegates disagreed and argued that if slaves were not voting citizens, they should not be counted when deciding the number of representatives from each state. • Southern delegates wanted to include slaves in their population count because it would increase the number of electors their state received. Northern delegates disagreed and argued that if slaves were not voting citizens, they should not be counted when deciding the numver of electors for each state. C 500

36. Which letter represents where you would place the return of Mohammed to the city of Mecca in 630? A B C D D 100

37. A. A D 100

38. In 200 B.C., the emperor of India sent Buddhist missionaries throughout Asia. What enduing impact did this have? India remained Buddhist. Buddhism spread to China, Japan, and other countries. India was able to conquer its neighbors. The caste system was finally abandoned in India. D 200

39. B. Buddhism spread to China, Japan, and other countries. D 200

40. How are the events on this timeline related to each other? They are famous events in middle Eastern history from 600-1453. They are major developments in African history from 1250-1670. They list noteworthy Africans in the fifteenth century. They are key events in African and Middle Eastern history from 600-1670. D 300

41. D. They are key events in African and Middle Eastern history from 600-1670. D 300

42. What characteristic was shared by ancient Mesopotamia and the early Roman Republic? A codified set of laws Social and political equality Use of aqueducts for water An acceptance of Christianity D 400

43. A. A codified set of laws D 400

44. Which identifies a main reason why the Renaissance began in Italy? Feudalism was never abe to reach the Italian states. Italians were afriad to challenge Chruch teachings. Italians relied heavily on slave labor to make goods. Merchants, rich from east-west trade, supported the arts and learning. D 500

45. D. Merchants, rich from east-west trade, supported the arts and learning. D 500

46. According to the timeline, which event occurred in Africa? Mohammed flees Mecca Crusaders conquer Jerusalem Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople Osei Tutu forms the Ashanti Empire E 100

47. D. Osei Tutu forms the Ashanti Empire E 100

48. What was an effect of the European encounter with the Americas? Islamic culture arrived in the Americas. European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere. Europe became unified under a single ruler. The idea of many gods was adopted by most American Indians. E 200

49. B. European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere. E 200

50. At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, many compromises were reached. What was the agreement known as the “Great Compromise” concerned with? Foreign trade Presidential powers Representation in Congress Slavery E 300