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World History - Answer Key
World History - Answer Key
World History - Answer Key
Catholic College
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LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS
SUBJECT: WORLD HISTORY (part 1)
I. Encircle your answer.
1. Religion is essential in man’s life, what do you call the practice of believing in one living God?
a. Polytheism c. Monotheism
b. Atheism d. Druidism
2. This is the greatest glory of Babylonian architecture considered as one of the Ancient Seven Wonders
of the World, built by Nebuchadnezzar to please his favorite wife
a. Great Pyramid of Giza c. Golden Pagodas
b. Hanging Garden of Babylon d. Borubudur
3. He was an Athenian statesman and general who rebuilt Athens and strengthened its defenses and
promoted democracy. During his time, Greece also achieved its “Golden Age”. Who is he?
a. Socrates c. Plato
b. Pericles d. Aristotle
4. The word history is taken from the Latin word historia which means
a. Search c. Read
b. Write d. Inquiry
5. At present, America is considered as one of the guardians of world democracy, who was the First
President of the United States of America?
a. William Howard Taft c. George Washington
b. Abraham Lincoln d. John Nixon
6. Germanic tribes invaded Europe which brought chaos and severe destruction of different
infrastructures. Goths were one of the Germanic tribe who sack Europe. Their invasion in 5th century
led to the end of which empire?
a. Abbasid Empire c. Roman Empire
b. Persian Empire d. Alexander’s Empire
7. He was considered one of the very best military commanders of all time who was victorious against
guerilla type of warfare of mountain peoples, phalanx type of fighting and attacking mounted Indian
warriors or elephants. Who is this famous military commander?
a. Julius Caesar c. Alexander The Great
b. Napoleon Bonaparte d. Achilles
8. Name this Florence painter who became famous of his paintings such as St. Jerome, The Last Supper,
Mona Lisa and the Virgin of the Grotto.
a. Michelangelo c. Raphael Santi
b. Leonardo Da Vinci d. Wolfgang
9. Prehistory refers to the period…
a. before the appearance of man on earth c. when man discovered fire
b. before writing was invented d. when man became civilized
10. At present what country in America carries the vision of the Aztec god Huizilopochtli?
a. Brazil c. Argentina
b. Peru d. Mexico
11. It was known in history as the great military expedition meant to recapture the Holy Land
(Jerusalem) from the hands of the Muslims. What was this expedition called?
a. Age of Voyages c. Crusades
b. Intellectual Revolution d. Mercantilism
12. He is a French scholar who was able to assign phonetic values to some hieroglyphic symbols. He
eventually worked out the nature of an ancient Egyptian language and he was able to decipher the
entire system. Who is he?
a. Henry Rawlinson b. Jean Francois Champollion
13. Which English king signed the Magna Carta in 1215 A.D. putting limitations to the powers granted to
a king?
a. John c. Richard
b. Louis XIV d. Ivan IV
14. The Vandals were group of barbarians who were known for ruthless and senseless destruction of
cities before Middle Ages. What part of Europe did the Vandals came from?
a. Scandinavia c. British Isles
b. Germany d. France
15. The American Revolution referred to the political upheaval during the last half of the 8th century in
which the thirteen colonies of the North America overthrew the governance of the British Empire
and collectively known as the United States of America. Patrick Henry a prominent figure were best
known for his speech “Give me Liberty or Give me __________”. DEATH
16. Which French saint was burned at stake at Rouen after being tried as a heretic in the Hundred Years
War?
a. Stephen c. Joan
b. Jerome d. Patrick
17. It is an exciting period in history characterized by a revival of scholarship and outburst of learning
and artistic activity that started in Italy and spread in Northern Europe. What is this period called
which in Italy means – “Rebirth”?
a. Renaissance c. Crusades
b. Black Death d. Reformation Period
18. How were the Scandinavian warriors who raided mainland Europe and Britain during the 8th and 10th
century called?
a. Lombards c. Huns
b. Visigoths d. Vikings
19. The world’s first chemical labs were developed in this place and from these we got the word
alchemy. Name this Asian city.
a. Teheran, Iran c. Mecca, Saudi Arabia
b. Ankara, Turkey d. Baghdad, Iraq
20. Which American president issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing all slaves in the
United States?
a. Harry Truman c. Theodore Roosevelt
b. Abraham Lincoln d. William McKinley
21. Great Britain made explorations in search for the Spice Island. Who is this British explorer who left
London for America in 1606 and settled in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. He’s name is also associated
with the known animated character Pocahontas. Who is he?
a. John Rolfe c. John Smith
b. Francisco Pizarro d. Pedro Cabral
22. Donald Johanson discovered in Ethiopia a species of Australopithecus Afarensis who were believed
as the Mother of all Bipedals. What is the name of this ancient fossils unearthed by Johanson?
a. Hobbits c. Callao Man
b. Peking Man d. Lucy
23. What do you call the coat and arms of the Nazi Party in Germany?
a. Swaztika c. Anagram
b. Trident d. Crescent
24. Time Magazine gives prestigious honor to different people around the world. In 1964, who was the
FIRST black American to be named “Times Man of the Year”?
a. Mohammad Ali c. Martin Luther King Jr.
b. Floyd Mayweather d. Michael Jackson
25. In 480 B.C. King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan soldiers bravely defended this small pass and helped
delayed the Persian invasion of Greece. What is the name of this pass?
a. Thermopylae c. Sicilian Pass
b. Marathon d. Crete
26. Genghis Khan for westerners was a ruler who united the tribes of Mongolia and later was known in
history as a fierce less leader who founded the Mongolian Empire. What is the Asian name of this
leader?
a. Temujin c. Bushido
b. Czar d. Samurai
27. What is the name of the prehistoric monument in Salisbury Plain, England consisting of stone slabs
encircling a horseshoe shaped altar used in sun worship?
a. Stonehenge c. Easter Island
b. Parthenon d. Aqueducts
28. He was a Dutch Scholar who criticized the wealth and the power of the clergy in his work entitled “In
the Praised of Folly”. He also edited the Latin version of the Bible. Who is he?
a. Martin Luther c. Ulrich Zwingli
b. Desiderius Erasmus d. John Calvin
29. During the height of the Reformation movement in Europe, who is this German priest who challenge
the Church into a debate in order to explain the 95 Thesis?
a. Martin Luther c. Ulrich Zwingli
b. Desiderius Erasmus d. John Calvin
30. Amenhotep IV a pharaoh of the 14th century B.C. was the first ruler of Egypt who promoted a religion
which will worship ONE god. What is the name of this Egyptian God?
a. Set c. Hanubis
b. Isis d. Aton
31. Tigers are native of which continent?
a. Africa c. Antartica
b. Asia d. Australia
32. In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet?
a. Edinbourgh c. Hambourg
c. London d. Wessex
33. Diet is the name of the Parliament of which country?
a. Japan c. Thailand
b. The Netherlands d. South Africa
34. What was built in 122 AD to separate the lands of the Britons and the Picts?
a. Hadrian’s Wall c. London Bridge
b. English Channel d. Stonehenge
35. Ruble is a currency of which country?
a. Germany c. Russia
b. Finland d. Switzerland
36. Which American President was involved in the so‐called “Watergate Scandal”?
a. Clinton c. Johnson
b. Kennedy d. Nixon
37. In the theatrical play, Miss Saigon – Lea Salonga played the role of
a. Aung c. Kim
b. Beom d. Sung
38. What Japanese word literally translates into English as harbor wave?
a. Ariwamasen c. Tsunami
b.Kamikaze d. Watanabe
39. In the 1950s which war did the Treaty of Panmunjon end?
a. Anglo‐American War c. Korean War
b. Sino‐Japanese War d. Vietnam War
40. Who was Roman Emperor when Jesus was crucified?
a. Augustus c. Caligula
b. Marcus Aurelius d. Tiberius
41. Which capital city is served by Orly Airport?
a. London c. Paris
b. New Delhi d. Zurich
42. The “Sistine Chapel of the Ancient World” because of early painting made on its ceiling may be
found in the cave of
a. Altamira c. Lascaux
b. Honduras d. Calinawan
43. How many continents are there?
a. 3 c. 7
b. 5 d. 9
44. Demography pertains to the study of
a. human population c. maps
b. genes d. Territories
45. Which of the following rivers contains the greatest amount of water?
a. Amazon c. Nile
b. Hindus d. Tigris
46. What mythical creature was killed by Theseus in a Labyrinth?
a. Arachnid c. Minotaur
b. Godfrey d. Mercurium
47. Which Asian currency contains the picture of Mahatma Gandhi?
a. Ringgit c. Rupee
b. Rupiah d. Yuan
48. Which Macedonian leader was victorious in the Battle of Isus in 333 BC?
a. Alexander c. Philip
b. Pericles d. Pompey
49. What country would you be visiting if you spend a dirham in the capital city of Rabat?
a. Morocco c. Turkey
b. UAE d. Venezuela
50. What country is the source of the River Rhine?
a. France c. Germany
b. Italy d. Switzerland
51. After World War I, Alsace and Lorraine were officially declared as part of the territory of
a. England c. Germany
b. France d. Holland
52. The English name used by the Last Emperor of China is
a. Henry Puyi c. Robert Cheng
b. Joseph Xiao d. William Teng
53. What did William C. Roentgen discovered in 1895?
a. Gamma Rays c. Megaton
b. LXX d. X rays
54. From which country did Brazil gain its independence in 1822?
a. England c. Portugal
b. France d. Spain
55. Who among the following appears on the American $1 bill?
a. Abraham Lincoln c. Theodore Roosevelt
b. George Washington d. William McKinley
56. What type of weapon is a scimitar? A ________________
a. gun c. spear
b. flame thrower d. Sword
57. Shoguns were ancient military commanders of which country?
a. China c. Japan
b. India d. Thailand
58. Al Qaida is an Arab word which is translated in English as, “the _____ “
a. base c. court
b. bond d. Word
59. Which of the following European countries uses Flemish, German and Walloon as official language?
a. Belgium c. Germany
b. Holland d. Switzerland
60. Which animal is the symbol for the World Wildlife Fund for nature?
a. Giant Panda c. Koala
b. Kangaroo d. Whale Shark
61. Who among the following is a Hindu leader?
a. Benazir Bhutto c. Genghis Khan
b. Golda Meyer d. Jawaharlal Nehru
62. Where is the Sea of Showers?
a. Antartica c. Mars
b. Artic Circle d. Moon
63. Which of the following refer to a teacher of Jewish Law?
a. Guru c. Pastor
b. Imam d. Rabbi
64. Who is the Patron Saint of animals?
a. St. Benedic c. St. Francis of Assisi
b. St. Dominic Savio d. St. Thomas Aquinas
65. What Social Scientist is concerned with Market Activities and Fluctuations in Business?
a. Anthropologist c. Historian
b. Economist d. Psychologist
66. In Greek mythology, who was the huge monster with nine heads?
a. Aphrodite c. Hades
b. Apollo d. Hydra
67. Who among the following was nicknamed “The Iron Lady”?
a. Benazir Bhutto c. Indira Gandhi
b. Hillary Clinton d. Margaret Thatcher
68. What were the followers of Oliver Cromwell called?
a. Crimson c. Red hounds
b. Malevolence d. Roundheads
69. What is the color of the cross on the Swiss flag?
a. blue c. yellow
b. red d. white
70. Which currency was adopted by 12 countries in January 1, 2002?
a. dollar c. francs
b. euro d. shilling
71. In which ocean did the Titanic sink?
a. Arctic c. Indian
b. Atlantic d. Pacific
72. What destroyed the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? ________ Bomb
a. Atomic c. Napalm
b. Hydrogen d. Nuclear
73. What country did the USSR occupy in 1979 and the US invades in 2001?
a. Afghanistan c. Iraq
b. Albania d. Kuwait
74. Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin, Leo Tolstoi and Joseph Stalin are all citizens of which country?
a. France c. Holland
b. Germany d. Russia
75. Who among the following are the enemies of Oliver Cromwell’s army?
a. Cavaliers c. Legionnaires
b. Jacobins d. Phalanx
76. What is the first name of the current prime minister of Germany?
a. Angela c. Harry
b. Bonn d. Luisa
77. You were given an assignment to research on the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
which resulted to ________________ .
A. Cold War C. World War I
B. Seven Weeks’ War D. World War II
78. While attending the brief orientation of MUNA (Model United Nations) you learned that prior to
the existence of the United Nations, there was this peace keeping body named __________
which will provide countries the avenue to settle disputes amicably.
A. League of Nations C. Triple Alliance
B. North Treaty Atlantic Organization D. Triple Entente
79. Your family vacation in Japan became memorable especially when you visited the ground zero
of Hiroshima which was devastated by the 1st actual used of an Atomic bomb in a war. What war
in the 1940s brought such horrifying mark to Japan?
A. Cold War C. World War I
B. Seven Weeks’ War D. World War II
80. Just recently you watched the film Civil War: Captain America by Marvel, in one occasion you saw
the King of Wakanda (father of Black Panther) delivering a speech about maintaining international
peace, developing self‐determination of peoples, solving international problems and harmonizing
the actions of nations for common ends. All of these are the main purposes of ____________ .
A. League of Nations C. United Nations
B. North Treaty Atlantic Organization D. World Health Organizations