History Quiz

What does “B.C.” stand for?

• Before Christ

• Before Common Era

• Anno Domini

• Year of our Lord

What does “A.D.” stand for?

• After Death

• Before Common Era

• Anno Domini

• Another Date

Which of the following starts at the beginning of history and counts down to the birth of Christ?

• BC / BCE

• AD / CE

What years are included in the 1st century AD?

• 1 AD -> 100 AD

• 0 -> 100 AD

• 0 -> 99 AD

• 1 AD -> 99 AD

What does “Anno Domini” mean?

• Year of our Lord

• Before Christ

• After Death

• Huh?

An ancient trade route from China to the Mediterranean helped bring goods and ideas to the West from the Far East. What is the name of this network of trade routes?

• The Ottoman Highway

• The Silk Road

• The Polyester Path

• The Wool Walkway

Which of the following choices best defines the term “polytheism.”

• The belief or worship of one singular God

• The belief or worship of multiple gods

• The belief in karma and reincarnation

• The belief or worship of no gods

What form of writing did the ancient Sumerians develop, which helped record history for the first time beyond just oral history?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cyrillic

• Cuneiform

• Cursive

Which of the following best describes Hammurabi’s code?

• The first five books of the Babylonian religion

• The golden age of Babylonian culture

• A set of 282 laws posted in the Babylonian empire in public places

• The first set of recorded base-60 number systems

A code of conduct for knights in medieval Europe, emphasizing bravery, honor, and respect for women and the weak.

• Justinian’s Code

• Hammurabi’s Code

• Chivalry

• Common Law