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4th Grade 2nd Quarter History Exam
4th Grade 2nd Quarter History Exam
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4th Grade
01/06/2016

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Why was travel in the Middle Ages dangerous?
Definition
You might get caught up in a battle between war leaders.
Term
Why was it safer to travel in the Byzantine empire?
Definition
Justinian and other emperors made sure their people obeyed the laws.
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What is a dynasty?
Definition
A family that rules in a place for many years.
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What dynasty united all the little kingdoms of India?
Definition
The Gupta dynastly united India.
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What was the first Gupta king named?
Definition
The first Gupta king was Chandragupta.
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What was the time of peace and wealth during the Gupta dynasty called?
Definition
This time was called The Golden Age of India.
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Who invaded India during the Gupta dynasty?
Definition
The Huns invaded India.
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What is King Skandagupta known for?
Definition
He defeated the invading Huns.
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Although the Indians succeeded in driving back the Huns, what happened to India when the fighting was over?
Definition
The Golden Age ended. India became poorer and weaker.
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Whose teachings did the monks of India study and follow?
Definition
They followed the teaching of Buddha.
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Where did some of the monks live?
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The monks lived in caves.
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How did the monks crack the cliffs so that they could dig their caves?
Definition
They put logs into trenches and soaked the logs in water. They would swell and crack the cliffs.
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How did the monks decorate the caves?
Definition
They carved sculptures out of stone and painted frescoes on the walls.
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What is a fresco?
Definition
A fresco is a painting made on wet plaster.
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What are the caves called?
Definition
They were called the Ajanta Caves.
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Who rediscovered the Ajanta Caves?
Definition
Two soldiers that were out hunting tigers.
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What is the land of the Arabian Peninsula like?
Definition
a hot, dry desert
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What is the name given to the tribes of people who lived on the Arabian Peninsula?
Definition
Bedouins
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How were the Bedouins expected to behave?
Definition
be kind to the poor, strangers, and the sick
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Did the Bedouins actually behave this way?
Definition
No. Muhammad saw them treating others badly, gambling, and drinking too much.
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What did Muhammad see in his vision in the cave?
Definition
a silk scroll with words of fire
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What did the mighty voice of the angel command Muhammad to do?
Definition
to read the scroll
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What was the angel's name?
Definition
Gabriel
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What were the followers of Muhammad's teachings called?
Definition
Muslims
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What did Muhammad tell the people of Mecca when he preached to them?
Definition
Allah is the one true god. Don't worship idols. Give your money to the poor.
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How did the rich and powerful people of Mecca respond to Muhammad and his teachings?
Definition

They did not like what he said. They didn't want to give their money away to the poor. They made life for Muslims very difficult.

 

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Why did Muhammad finally leave Mecca for Medina?
Definition
Because soldiers in Mecca wanted to kill him.
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Why didn't the soldiers go into the cave where Muhammad was hiding?
Definition
Because there was a spider web across the entrance.
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What is the name for Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina?
Definition
The Hegira-This name is part of the Muslim way of counting the years.
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How did Muhammad's friend Abu Bakr assemble the Koran, Islam's holy book?
Definition
He asked people to bring him all the teachings of Muhammad that they had written down or memorized.
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What is the name of the five duties every Muslim should do?
Definition
The Five Pillars of Islam
Term
Name the Five Pillars.
Definition

1. Shahadah or Faith

2. Salah or Prayer

3. Zakat or Giving

4. Sawm or Fasting

5. Hajj or Pilgrimage

Term
Believe that Allah is the one true God
Definition
Shahadah or Faith
Term
Pray to Allah five times a day
Definition
Salah or Prayer
Term
Give away part of your money every year to the poor
Definition
Zakat or Giving
Term
Do not eat or drink in the daytime during Ramadan
Definition
Sawm or Fasting
Term
Try to go to Mecca at least once in your life
Definition
Hajj or Pilgrimage
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Muhammad was more than a prophet. What other job did he have in Medina?
Definition
he was a judge
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What problem did the people of Medina have?
Definition
there was not enough food or water
Term
What solution did Muhammad have for the food shortage?
Definition
to attack Medina
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How many years did the two cities fight?
Definition
7 years
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How did the fight end?
Definition
Medina won and Mecca was taken over
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What did Muhammad declare Mecca to be?
Definition
The Holy Place
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What is every faithful Muslim supposed to do at least once during his life?
Definition
Visit Mecca
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Who was the new ruler of Mecca?
Definition
Muhammad
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What happened to make all the Muslims worried and concerned?
Definition
Muhammad died
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Who became the new leader, or caliph, of the Islamic empire?
Definition
Abu Bakr
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Was Abu Bakr a strong caliph?
Definition
Yes
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How did the Islamic empire do under the rule of caliphs?
Definition
It became very large and powerful. Many converted to Islam.
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What city became the new capital of the Islamic empire?
Definition
Baghdad
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Name some things that the city of Baghdad became known for.
Definition
Beautiful buildings, running water, public libraries, scholars (thinkers)
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Why did Sinbad decide to become a sailor?
Definition
He wanted to change his life and become a sailor and live and adventurous life.
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What did the beautiful island turn out to be?
Definition
a fish
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What did Allah send to Sinbad so he would not drown in the sea?
Definition
a bathtub
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When Sinbad found the large, white dome on an island, what did it turn out to be?
Definition
A Roc's egg.
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How did Sinbad escape the island with the giant bird?
Definition
He used his turban and tied one side around his waist and the around the roc's leg. When the bird flew, so did Sinbad.
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Sinbad landed in a beautiful valley, but what new terror was located in the valley?
Definition
snakes
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What did Sinbad fill his pockets with in the valley of the snakes?
Definition
Diamonds
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How did Sinbad get up the cliff to the men above?
Definition
He attached to a large piece of meat taht an eagle picked up and brought to the cliff to eat. When the eagle landed with the meat, Sinbad quickly ran away.
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What did the people of North and South China think of one another?
Definition
They didn't like each other.
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What is the name of the general who united North and South China?
Definition
Yang Chien
Term
Was Yang Chien from the north or south?
Definition
He was from the north. He invaded the south and won.
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What dynasty did Yang Chien found?
Definition
Sui Dynasty
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Why couldn't northerners and southerners travel easily to each other's territory?
Definition
The rivers blocked their way.
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What two rivers blocked their way?
Definition
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River
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How did the Sui emperors connect northern China with southern China?
Definition
They had a new river called The Grand Canal dug.
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How did the emperors find enough workers to dig the Grand Canal?
Definition
They forced men, women, and children to work on the canal.
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Which emperor went for a ride on the Grand canal when it was finished?
Definition
Yangdi
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Did the people of China love Yangdi?
Definition
No. They rebelled against him and killed him.
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Name some things tha Li Yuan, the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty, did to make his people happy.
Definition
He made the cities stronger and cleaner, he told the people they could follow any religion they wanted, he encouraged trade with other places.
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Why is the Tang Dynasty called "The Golden Age" of China?
Definition
It was the "Golden Age" because everybody was happy and wealthy. They told stories and made music and art.
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How did the Chinese print books?
Definition
They carved words into wooden blocks and dipped the blocks into ink.
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What did the Chinese do with the sap from lacquer trees?
Definition
They painted it on wood and cloth. It hardened to make a smooth surface.
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What did Chinese scientists spend years trying to figure out?
Definition
They tried to figure out how to make gold.
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What did the Chinese invent by accident?
Definition
gunpowder
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what did the horses do that frightened the soldiers?
Definition
The horses danced to the music.
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