Mastery Quiz: High-Yield Stories in History, Pt. 1

Think about the description of “high-yield” outcomes during the introduction. Try to recall the atomic bomb was used as an example of high-yield. Which one of the following IS NOT an example of a high-yield outcome?

The two featured proto-cities that have been speculated to have built walls were Jericho and ___________________?

What modern-day parable can be most closely associated with the Lydians, an ancient civilization that lived in the 700s BC.

When speaking about the hoplite’s shield, Spartan women were known for stating, “With it or on it,” what do you think this saying was intended to accomplish?

Which political agreement between Julius Caesar and Pompey and Crassus reinforced Caesar’s political savvy?

In the case of Julius Caesar, “crossing the Rubicon,” generally means what?

What item or thing strongly implied that a person was from the knightly class in Medieval Europe?

Chivalry was meant instill principles of piety, honor, nobility, courage, determination, and other characteristics that can inspire others. Which example provides the closest example of chivalry in modern times?

Humanism is the accentuation of the nature of humanity and how humans have acted, behaved, and what they have thought about. What IS NOT an example of creativity in art inspired by humanism during the Renaissance?

The printing press was “invented” around 1440 in (most likely) Strasbourg, Germany by Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press has been often ranked as one of the greatest inventions of all time. Why do you think the printing press has been consistently ranked so highly among inventions?

Although Bartolome de las Casas seemed to have gained his notoriety in “the New World,” specifically in modern-day Mexico, but what modern-day European country was de las Casas originally from?

Bartolme de las Casas was noted to be one of the first advocates for the safety and security of indigenous peoples in the Americas. Specifically, he took a stand against the mistreatment of natives in the areas where he was tasked with serving. What is the strongest evidence that de las Casas was at least moderately successful?

David Livingstone was a famous explorer, missionary, and physician. In what modern-day country did David Livingstone originate?

Which of the following WAS NOT a cause of David Livingstone being viewed as a “blue-collar” hero?

During World War II, the Flying Tigers were tasked with flying for what country?

Some historians argue that the willingness of the Flying Tigers to fight the Japanese before the US official entrance into World War II denotes action-orientation. Action-orientation or the willingness to get involved to make a difference can also be referred to by this term.

Although analysis may vary, the course mentioned Tupac’s song “My Block,” was mentioned as a source of optimism or expecting good things. Which line from the song, “My Block,” displayed optimism in the most strongest manner?

Which line from Tupac’s song, “My Block,” best displayed a belief in hope, despite the song being about “Swollen pride and homicide”?

Heather Penney was tasked with flying an unarmed F-16 to intercept and possibly ram a jetliner on 9/11. The course cited her as courageous. Which of the following words IS NOT a synonym for courage?

Which of the following summaries is the least likely to be cited as an example of courage?