HP World History Study Quiz

What is Feudalism?

• A political system in which higher people are given the use of lands that belong to their king in exchange for loyalty, military service, and protection of citizens

• A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
• A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God

• Everyone has the same rights

What was the Hausa kingdom and why was it significant?

• The Hausa kingdom was an ancient civilization in South America, significant for its architectural achievements.

• The Hausa kingdom was a medieval European state, significant for its role in the Crusades.
• The Hausa kingdom was a powerful state in West Africa, significant for seven loosely connected states.

• The Hausa kingdom was a dynasty in China, significant for its contributions to art and literature.

What is the primary characteristic of a Feudal society?

• The presence of a strong government

• The division of society into different social classes

• No formal legal system

• a free market economy

What Language Did Dante Write His "Divine Comedy"?

• Pig Latin

• English

• Latin

• Italian

Why did Dante decide to pen his Divine Comedy in Italian, of all languages?

• To make it accessible to the common people, not just the Latin-speaking elite

• He was so rusty in Latin, he couldn't tell a verb from a vegetable

• Because Italian was the official language of the church, or so he thought

• He had signed an NIL with Italian and was legally bound to promote the language, even in his sleep

What Religion was Ethiopia?

What did Hernan Cortes do?

• He found America

• He was a famous painter during the Renaissance and painted many classics, including when he illustrated Don Freeman's hit children's book Corduroy.

• He led an expedition that caused the fall of Technochitlan.

• He invented the wheat Mill

What were the people who carried and passed on stories through song called?

Why did the Roman Empire begin to decline c. 1200-1450?

• The Roman Empire was invaded by the Mayans

• The Roman Empire was hit by the Black Death

• The Roman Empire was weakened by political weaknesses and economic decline

• The Ottoman Empire briefly attacked the Romans enough to weaken them for a few generations

What Religion was Hausa and Zimbabwe?

• Christianity
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Scientology