World History and Asian Studies Flashcards by Bella Tangerine

What is the greatest
discovery of the Paleolithic
period?
A. Agriculture
B. Fire
C. Iron
D. Copper

B. Fire

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Neolithic period became
known for this contribution.

A. Agriculture

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These are rocklike remains
of biological organisms.
A. Artifacts
B. Fossils
C. Remains
D. Findings

B. Fossils

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Who were the first group of
people who used Iron in their
weapons?
A. Sumerians
B. Mesopotamians
C. Egyptians
D. Hittites

D. Hittites

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What do you call the objects made by
humans, these may be tools, weapons, art,
and even buildings.
A. Remains
B. Findings
C. Fossils
D. Artifacts

D. Artifacts

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What is the study of past societies
through analysis of what people left
behind?
A. Sociology
B. Archaeology
C. Anthropology
D. Biology

B. Archaeology

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What is the correct chronological
order of the evolution of man?
A. Homo Habilis-Hominid-Homo Erectus-Homo Sapiens
B. Homo Erectus-Hominid- Homo Habilis-Homo Sapiens
C. Hominid-Homo Habilis-Homo Erectus-Homo Sapiens
D. Homo Sapiens- Homonid-Homo Erectus-Homo Habilis

C. Hominid-Homo Habilis-Homo Erectus-Homo Sapien

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What was the name of the skeleton
of a teenage girl discovered by
Donald Johanson which is said to be
3.5 million years old?
A. Mary
B. Ana
C. Lucy
D. Asia

C. Lucy

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First really manlike creature
because he walked straight, used fire,
made stone weapons, and hunted
large animals.
A. Homo Habilis
B. Homo Erectus
C. Hominid
D. Homo Sapiens

B. Homo Erectus

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These group of people are
known as “Handy Man”.
A. Homo Habilis
B. Homo Erectus
C. Hominid
D. Homo Sapiens

A. Homo Habilis

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This continent take pride as it is
labelled as the “birthplace or cradle
of civilization”.
A. Europe
B. Asia
C. Africa
D. South America

B. Asia

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They are the famous inventors of
the plow and the wheel.
A. Egyptians
B. Sumerians
C. Assyrians
D. Persians

B. Sumerians

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Who was the famous lawgiver of
Babylonia?
A. King Sargon
B. Hammurabi
C. Tiglath Pileser I
D. Tiglath Pileser II

B. Hammurabi

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For the Sumerians the Ziggurat is
very important, this is because
Ziggurat is ________.
A. A place of entertainment
B. A market
C. A plaza
D. A place of worship

D. A place of worship

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This writing system is known for
its wedge-shaped characters.
A. Cuneiform
B. Calligraphy
C. Hieroglyphics
D. Sanskrit

A. Cuneiform

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It is the longest river in the
world.
A. Amazon River
B. Nile River
C. Cagayan River
D. Rio Grande de Mindanao

B. Nile River

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What is the oldest known
systematically organized library in the
world, established in Nineveh by the
Neo-Assyrian King Ashurbanipal?
A. Library of Nineveh
B. Library of Pileser
C. Assyrian library
D. Library of Ashurbanipal

D. Library of Ashurbanipal

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What was the famous gift of King
Nebuchadnezzar to his wife, Amethyst?
A. Library for his wife
B. Hanging Gardens
C. Pyramid for his wife
D. Library of Ashurbanipal

B. Hanging Gardens

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What stone plays an important
role in history as it serves as the key to
Egyptian writing?
A. Behistun Rock
B. Rosetta Stone
C. Pyramid for his wife
D. Library of Ashurbanipal

B. Rosetta Stone

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The ancient rulers of Egypt were
called_______.
A. Lugai
B. Patesi
C. Pharoah
D. Sheikh

C. Pharoah

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Who is considered as the Father of
History?
A. Aristotle
B. Herodotus
C. Ptolemy
D. Plato

B. Herodotus

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Who is considered as the Father of
Scientific History?
A. Plato
B. Herodotus
C. Ptolemy
D. Thucydides

D. Thucydides

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Which of the following is called
“gift of the Nile”?
A. Asia
B. Egypt
C. Iraq
D. Iran

B. Egypt

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Who was the famous ruler who
wore two crowns as symbol of the
unification of Upper and Lower Egypt?
A. King Pileser I
B. King Pileser II
C. King Menes
D. King Hammurabi

C. King Menes

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In Egyptian civilization, what period was tagged as “The Age of Pyramids”? A. Old Kingdom B. Middle Kingdom C. Upper Middle Kingdom D. New Kingdom

A. Old Kingdom

The largest and most famous of all pyramids is _________. A. Great Pyramid of Giza B. Pyramid of Djoser C. The Pyramid of the Sun D. Red Pyramid

A. Great Pyramid of Giza

This period of Egypt gained the title as “the Golden Age”. A. Old Kingdom B. Middle Kingdom C. Upper Middle Kingdom D. New Kingdom

B. Middle Kingdom

She is known to be the First Female Ruler of the world. Who is she? A. Queen Cleopatra B. Queen Hatshepsut C. Queen Elizabeth I D. Queen Elizabeth II

B. Queen Hatshepsut

The “Sphinx” is associated with which of the following civilizations? A. Sumerian B. Babylonian C. Indian D. Egyptian

D. Egyptian

When he assumed the throne, his first official act was the erasure of his wife’s inscriptions in monuments and temples. A. Tiglath Pileser I B. Tiglath Pileser II C. Thutmose III D. Amenhotep

C. Thutmose III

Who gained the title as the “Serpent of the Nile”? A. Queen Cleopatra B. Queen Hatshepsut C. Queen Elizabeth I D. Queen Elizabeth II

A. Queen Cleopatra

What is the meaning of the name of the chief god of Hinduism, Brahma? A. World savior B. World spirit C. World soul D. World salvation

C. World soul

What is the oldest organized religion in the world? A. Hinduism B. Islam C. Christianity D. Protestantism

A. Hinduism

This civilization is known in world history who practiced a closed caste system. A. Sumerian B. Assyrian C. Persian D. Hindu

D. Hindu

Who were the “untouchables” in the Indian society? A. Brahmins B. Kshatriyas C. Vaishyas D. Dalits

D. Dalits

This period in Chinese civilization was dubbed as the “Golden Age of Chinese Philosophy”. A. Xia B. Shang C. Qin D. Zhou

D. Zhou

Who founded Taoism and wrote the spiritual book “Tao Te Ching”. A. Confucius B. Mencius C. Lao Tzu D. Yu

C. Lao Tzu

Who is China’s most beloved teacher? A. Kung Fu Tze B. Emperor Yu C. Lao Tzu D. Mencius

A. Kung Fu Tze

One of the great figures under Zhou Dynasty is this person who believed that “all men are by nature good”. A. Kung Fu Tze B. Emperor Yu C. Lao Tzu D. Mencius

D. Mencius

They are warlike people of IndoEuropean ancestry and they used horse drawn chariots in warfare. A. Chinese B. Hittites C. Sumerians D. Islams

B. Hittites

What is the greatest contribution of the Phoenicians? A. Sexagesimal system B. Plow and the wheel C. Iron use in warfare D. Alphabet

D. Alphabet

This civilization is widely known for their great contributions. Aside from it, they became the greatest sailors and maritime traders of ancient time. A. Chinese B. Hittites C. Sumerians D. Phoenicians

D. Phoenicians

Who is the god of the Jews? A. Abraham B. Isaac C. Yahweh D. Jesus Christ

C. Yahweh

Who was regarded as the Father of the Jews? A. Moses B. Abraham C. David D. Isaac

B. Abraham

It is the liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt. A. Exodus B. The great liberation C. Freedom march D. People’s strike

A. Exodus

Who among the following emphasized the “Five Relationships”? A. Lao Tzu B. Mencius C. Yu D. Confucius

D. Confucius

Who invented “indirect democracy” and the “republic”? A. Ancient Chinese B. Americans C. Ancient Greeks D. Sumerians

C. Ancient Greeks

In ancient Greece, who granted reforms and started a democratic government? A. Cleisthenes B. Pericles C. Darius D. Solon

D. Solon

The Peloponnesian war was fought between _____ and ______. A. Iran and Iraq B. Athens and Iran C. Sparta and Iraq D. Athens and Sparta

D. Athens and Sparta

Who was responsible for the blending of the Hellenic culture of the Greeks with the culture of the Asians? A. Philip II B. Alexander the Great C. Bucepahlus D. Alipato

B. Alexander the Great

Which of the following civilization is associated with “Laws of Twelve Tables”? A. Greek Civilization B. Mesopotamian Civilization C. Chinese Civilization D. Roman Civilization

D. Roman Civilization

What country is a bootshaped peninsula in southern Europe? A. Italy B. Sweden C. Denmark D. Norway

A. Italy

According to legend, who are the twins who were thrown into Tibet river and then raised by a she-wolf A. Cyrus and Darius B. Philip and Alexander C. Marcus and Alexander D. Romulus and Remus

D. Romulus and Remus

Who was the Roman Emperor when Jesus was born? A. Tiberius B. Augustus C. Gaius Octavius D. Julius Caesar

B. Augustus

Who are the wealthiest citizens of ancient Rome and they were the only ones who could hold public office and make laws? A. Plebians B. Laborers C. Farmers D. Patricians

D. Patricians

In ancient Rome just like the other civilizations they also had the poor and marginalized people and they had no say in the government, these people were the _______. A. Plebians B. Laborers C. Farmers D. Patricians

A. Plebians

“Veni, vidi, vici” is a famous quote of _______. A. Aristotle B. Alexander the Great C. Julius Caesar D. Augustus Caesar

C. Julius Caesar

Who is the last prophet of Allah and the founder of Islam? A. Muhammad B. Abraham C. Isaac D. Jacob

A. Muhammad

What is the term associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar inside the senate which was more dramatic because two of his best friends were among the assassins. A. Ides of May B. Ides of March C. Ides of August D. Ides of June

B. Ides of March

During this period, Europe was in chaos, Barbarians looted European cities, burned libraries and churches and destroyed works of art. What period is being referred to? A. Early Middle Age B. Middle Age C. Late Middle Age D. Either A or C

A. Early Middle Age

Which of the following year is considered as he first year of the Muslim calendar? A. 620 A.D. B. 621 A.D. C. 622 A.D. D. 623 A.D.

C. 622 A.D.

He is the greatest character of the Middle Ages. A. Charlemagne B. Attila C. Muhammad D. Pope Urban II

A. Charlemagne

What do you call the practice where the Kings and nobles reward their followers with land grants? A. Feudalism B. Homage C. Chivalry D. Crusade

A. Feudalism

This historical event is referred as the military expedition to rescue the Holy Land from Muslim Turks. A. Feudalism B. Homage C. Chivalry D. Crusade

D. Crusade

How were the peasants in the lords estate called? A. Farmers B. Caretakers C. Servants D. Serf

D. Serf

This word means “rebirth”, during this period, the desire to learn was a major feature. A. Renaissance B. Reformation C. Resistance D. Revolution

A. Renaissance

The plagued that devastated Europe was often referred to as what? A. The Curse B. Leprosy C. Black Death D. Yellow fever

C. Black Death

Who is the Father of Humanism? A. Ptolemy B. Copernicus C. Petrarch D. Machiavelli

C. Petrarch

He proposed the Heliocentric Theory. A. Ptolemy B. Copernicus C. Petrarch D. Machiavelli

B. Copernicus

During the Age of Revolution many invention were introduced. As part of this period, Francis Bacon introduced a new way of thinking which sees things from specific to general. This thinking is anchored on what reasoning? A. Inductive Reasoning B. Deductive Reasoning C. Specific Reasoning D. General Reasoning

A. Inductive Reasoning

What process is referred to when the world took a leap from handicraft economy to an industry dominated by machines? A. Scientific Revolution B. Political Revolution C. Mechanical Revolution D. Industrial Revolution

D. Industrial Revolution

What famous revolution can be associated with “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”. A. Russian Revolution B. American Revolution C. Philippine Revolution D. French Revolution

D. French Revolution

What countries are under the banner of Triple Alliance? A. Britain, Germany, US B. Britain, France, US C. Germany, Austria, Italy D. France, China, Germany

C. Germany, Austria, Italy

Whose assassination triggered the eruption of the First World War? A. Bismarck B. Gavrilo Princip C. Archduke Ferdinand D. Abraham Lincoln

C. Archduke Ferdinand

What treaty put an end in the First World War? A. Treaty of Paris B. Treaty of Zaragosa C. Treaty of Nanking D. Treaty of Versailles

D. Treaty of Versailles

Who was the young assassin of the person whose death triggered the First World War ? A. Bismarck B. Gavrilo Princip C. Archduke Ferdinand D. Abraham Lincoln

B. Gavrilo Princip

August 6, 1945, the United States detonated a bomb in Hiroshima. The name of the bomb is _____. A. Little Boy B. Little Man C. Fat Boy D. Fat Man

A. Little Boy

The Soviet Union and the United States were part of _______ during the World War II. A. Axis Powers B. Allied Powers C. Super Powers D. Tiger Countries

B. Allied Powers

Three days after the August 6, 1945 incident, the United States detonated a bomb in Nagasaki which as a result made Japan surrender. The name of the bomb was _____. A. Little Boy B. Little Man C. Fat Boy D. Fat Man

D. Fat Man

Together with the United States the following are the “BIG FOUR” of the Allied Powers during the second world war , except. A. Japan B. China C. United Kingdom D. Soviet Union

A. Japan

The League of Nations was formed at the end of ________. A. World War I B. World War II C. Battle of Leyte Gulf D. Gulf War

A. World War I

During World War II, Japan was a member of? A. Axis Powers B. Allied Powers C. Alien Powers D. Access Powers

A. Axis Powers

It was during this drastic period where the United States detonated two bombs in Japan. A. World War I B. World War II C. Asian War D. Gulf War

B. World War II

When was the deadly surprise aerial attack of the Japanese military on the U.S naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii? A. December 5, 1941 B. December 6, 1941 C. December 7, 1941 D. December 8, 1941

C. December 7, 1941

Asia is the largest continent in the world and it is also a home to rich countries. According to fairbd.net, the richest Asian country with a per capita GDP of $72, 794 is __________. A. Japan B. Kuwait C. China D. Singapore

D. Singapore

During pre-COVID period, people become scared when they hear the word “SARS”. Medically, SARS stands for ___________. A. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome B. Severed Acute Respiration Syndrome C. Several Acute Respiratory Syndrome D. Single Acute Respiration Syndrome

A. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Being the largest continent, Asia indeed is the birthplace of civilization and even diseases. Where did MERS originated? A. Middle East B. Malaysia C. Macau, China D. Myanmar

A. Middle East

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome was first identified in Saudi Arabia in what year? A. 2010 B. 2011 C. 2012 D. 2013

C. 2012

Asia is also a home of notable international organizations and this include ASEAN. When was ASEAN founded? A. August 6, 1967 B. August 7, 1967 C. August 8, 1967 D. August 9, 1967

C. August 8, 1967

A big naval expedition sent by Philip II against England was known as the _______. A. Spanish Fleet B. Spanish Colonization C. Spanish Manifesto D. Spanish Armada

D. Spanish Armada

Which country has the oldest National flag? A. Japan B. Denmark C. India D. China

B. Denmark

Who was the American theoretical physicist who is known as the “Father of atomic bomb”? A. Larry Abbott B. Amir Abo-Shaeer C. Robert Oppenheimer D. James Alessi

C. Robert Oppenheimer

What term was associated with the Japanese pilots who in World War II made deliberate suicidal crashes into enemy targets, usually ships? A. Kamikaze B. Samurai C. Harakiri D. warriors

A. Kamikaze

Where did the famous Itik-Itik, a lively Visayan folk dance originated? A. Agusan B. Cebu C. Bohol D. Surigao

D. Surigao

The following are members of the ASEAN, which is not. A. Brunei B. Thailand C. Korea D. Philippines

C. Korea

SARS-Cov2 or the Coronavirus Disease was first reported in China in _______. A. November 2019 B. December 2019 C. November 2020 D. December 2020

B. December 2019

What was the term applied to a person excluded from Indian society. A. Vaisya B. Kshatriya C. Sudra D. Dalit

D. Dalit

What do you call the guiding code of ethics of the Japanese samurai warriors? A. Shogun B. Ninja C. Funan D. Bushido

D. Bushido

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