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US Global History Test 6

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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History Global History (University) University (USA History) USA USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for University History, USA — University (USA History) level, USA.
For University students studying History in the USA
Section: History Global History (University) · Education: University · Part: History Global History (University) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Which of the following best defines WWII?
A) 1939 to 1945 war
B) Trade pact
C) Cold war
D) No war
Question 2
Which of the following best defines WWI?
A) Trade pact
B) 1914 to 1918 war
C) Peace era
D) Cold war
Question 3
Which of the following best defines Cuban Missile Crisis?
A) Bay win
B) Missile gift
C) 1962 standoff
D) Trade deal
Question 4
Which of the following best defines Egypt's pyramids?
A) temples
B) palaces
C) markets
D) pharaoh tombs
Question 5
Which of the following best defines Holocaust?
A) Nazi genocide
B) War battle
C) Famine
D) No killings
Question 6
Which wonder was in Babylon?
A) Pyramids
B) Hanging Gardens
C) Lighthouse
D) Colossus
Question 7
Which Greek city-state was militaristic?
A) Athens
B) Delphi
C) Sparta
D) Olympia
Question 8
Which term means "roads, laws, aqueducts"?
A) Egypt's pyramids
B) aqueducts
C) WWI
D) the Roman Empire known for
Question 9
Which term means "Failed peace group"?
A) League of Nations
B) Egypt's pyramids
C) the Roman Empire known for
D) aqueducts
Question 10
Which term means "pharaoh tombs"?
A) the Roman Empire known for
B) Egypt's pyramids
C) aqueducts
D) WWI
Question 11
Which of the following best defines Great Depression global?
A) US only
B) Boom
C) 1930s slump
D) No effect
Question 12
Which empire built Machu Picchu?
A) Maya
B) Olmec
C) Aztec
D) Inca
Question 13
Provide the definition of Vietnam War:
A) 1955 to 1975 conflict
B) WWII battle
C) Korea fight
D) Gulf war
Question 14
Which Roman structure was for gladiatorial combat?
A) Pantheon
B) Colosseum
C) Aqueduct
D) Forum
Question 15
Which code is the oldest law code (1754 BCE)?
A) Ten Commandments
B) Justinian Code
C) Code of Hammurabi
D) Twelve Tables
Question 16
Which Indian religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
A) Hinduism
B) Sikhism
C) Jainism
D) Buddhism
Question 17
Which person were pharaohs?
A) Egyptian kings
B) Roman priests
C) Greek soldiers
D) Chinese merchants
Question 18
Provide the definition of League of Nations:
A) Trade bloc
B) Failed peace group
C) War alliance
D) Court
Question 19
Which Chinese dynasty built the Great Wall?
A) Song
B) Tang
C) Qin/Han
D) Ming
Question 20
What wall protected China?
A) Hadrian's Wall
B) city gates
C) Berlin Wall
D) Great Wall of China

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

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