Quiz Questions

Well, today was a review day for us in Social Studies - and so with that, the kids had some review questions to answer. We are following a curriculum (much easier to buy a curriculum with a baby, rather than make one up) called, Story of the World. It is just that, a story of the world. We began with the Fall of Rome and will head straight through to the Rise of the Renaissance ~~ if we get that far. In recent history, we have been studying the Rise of Islam. Very cool and intriguing.

Review Questions and Quiz (both did exceptionally well - how will you do?)

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE - this is a small review, as we have already gone over much of the material weeks ago.

1. What happened when the Roman Empire got too big for one ruler?
2.What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
3.Describe some of the things you might see in Constantinople?
4.Was it safe to travel in the Byzantine empire? Why? Why not?

THE MEDIEVAL INDIAN EMPIRE

5. What is a "dynasty"
6. What dynasty united all the kingdoms of India?
7. What was the first Gupta king named?
8. Who invaded India during the Gupta dynasty
9. What is King Skandagupta known for?

THE RISE OF ISLAM

10. What is the land of the Arabian Peninsula like?
11. What is the name given to the people who live in the desert called?
12. How were they expected to behave?
13. What did Muhammad see, in his vision in the cave?
14. What did the mighty voice of the angel command Muhammad to do?
15. What was the angel's name?
16.What were the followers of Muhammad's teachings called?
17. What did Muhammad tell the people of Mecca when he preached to them?
18. How did the rich and powerful people of Mecca respond to Muhammad and his teachings?
19. Why did Muhammad finally leave Mecca for Medina?
20. What was the special name for Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina?