The language used in Ashoka’s inscriptions.
  • Prakrit
  • Sanskrit
  • Pali
  • Tamil
The Greek ambassador who wrote Indica.
  • Megasthenes
  • Seleucus Nicator
  • Ptolemy
  • Arrian
The ruler defeated by Alexander at the Battle of Hydaspes.
  • Porus
  • Darius III
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Seleucus Nicator
The capital city of the Mauryan Empire.
  • Pataliputra
  • Taxila
  • Ujjain
  • Vaishali
Who sponsored voyages along Africa’s coast, earning the title “The Navigator”?
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Prince Henry of Portugal
  • Vasco da Gama
  • Ferdinand Magellan
What treaty divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal in 1494?
  • Treaty of Versailles
  • Treaty of Paris
  • Treaty of Tordesillas
  • Treaty of Utrecht
Which explorer reached India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope?
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Vasco da Gama
  • Marco Polo
  • Amerigo Vespucci
What was the main goal of early European explorers?
  • To find a route to the Americas
  • To find new trade routes to Asia
  • To conquer African kingdoms
  • To spread democratic government
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is best known for controlling trade in which region?
  • North America
  • East Indies (Indonesia)
  • West Africa
  • Middle East
Why did Spain and Portugal become leading powers during the Age of Exploration?
  • They invented gunpowder weapons.
  • They had strong monarchies and navigational skills.
  • They had the largest populations.
  • They were allies of the Ottoman Empire.
What was one major effect of European colonization on the Americas?
  • Decline of European population
  • Spread of Asian culture
  • Destruction of native civilizations and cultures
  • Rise of African empires
What was the purpose of the British and French East India Companies?
  • To convert people to Christianity
  • To develop new navigation tools
  • To control trade and resources in Asia
  • To build alliances with local rulers
Which empire was the first to colonize the Philippines?
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Spain
  • England
What advantage did European nations gain from colonies?
  • Access to raw materials and new markets
  • Freedom from wars
  • A system of democracy
  • Religious independence
If a modern country takes over another to control its resources, which historical concept does this reflect?
  • Absolutism
  • Liberalism
  • Imperialism
  • Feudalism
The Meiji Restoration in Japan is an example of what?
  • Returning to isolation
  • Rapid modernization and industrialization
  • Expanding religious influence
  • Weakening of government power
Which Enlightenment idea most influenced the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
  • Divine Right of Kings
  • Natural Rights – Life, Liberty, Property
  • Social Darwinism
  • Religious Uniformity
What does the Age of Absolutism teach modern societies about leadership?
  • Unlimited power often leads to abuse
  • Monarchs are chosen by God
  • Only kings can maintain peace
  • Power must belong to a single ruler
When citizens today vote for leaders and laws, which Enlightenment idea are they practicing?
  • Divine Right
  • General Will
  • Censorship
  • Mercantilism
How did the goals of Portugal and Spain differ from those of England and the Netherlands?
  • Portugal and Spain sought trade; England and the Netherlands sought exploration.
  • Portugal and Spain sought trade and conversion; England and the Netherlands sought trade and colonization.
  • England wanted to spread Islam; Portugal wanted to spread Buddhism.
  • They all had identical motives.
What was a common feature of both old and new imperialism?
  • Desire for cultural exchange
  • Competition for colonies and wealth
  • Equal partnerships between nations
  • Promotion of democracy
How did absolutism differ from liberalism?
  • Absolutism favored freedom; liberalism favored control.
  • Absolutism concentrated power; liberalism distributed power.
  • Both rejected the idea of equality.
  • Both supported divine right.
What was the role of Enlightenment thinkers in changing political systems?
  • They encouraged monarchy to stay powerful.
  • They justified slavery and inequality.
  • They promoted reason and individual rights that weakened absolute monarchs.
  • They discouraged education and freedom.
How are modern human rights connected to the Enlightenment?
  • Human rights were first ignored during the Enlightenment.
  • Enlightenment thinkers promoted equality, reason, and individual freedom.
  • Monarchs gave citizens rights freely.
  • The Church created the concept of human rights.
Which idea best challenges the justification of absolutism?
  • “Power comes from God alone.”
  • “Government should serve the people’s general will.”
  • “The king is the state.”
  • “Citizens must obey without question.”
If a leader today limits free speech and controls media, which era’s lessons are being ignored?
  • Age of Exploration
  • Age of Absolutism
  • The Enlightenment
  • Industrial Revolution
Why is studying European imperialism important for former colonies like the Philippines?
  • It helps us accept colonial rule.
  • It teaches us how to colonize others.
  • It helps us understand our past and protect our independence.
  • It has no modern importance.
Which Enlightenment principle remains essential for a healthy democracy today?
  • Freedom of thought and expression
  • Obedience to rulers
  • Control of press and media
  • Belief in divine monarchy
If you were to create a slogan inspired by the Enlightenment, which would best express its spirit?
  • Obey your king without question.
  • Think, Question, and Act with Reason.
  • Trade conquers all nations.
  • Faith above knowledge.
What is an empire?
  • A small local government that manages a single town.
  • An empire is a significant political entity that governs multiple regions or nations under a single authority.
  • A cultural movement that promotes artistic expression.
  • A type of economic system based on trade.
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