Imperialism in the Middle East

What do you know about imperialism in the Middle East? Many political commentators have claimed that radical movements in the region, as well as the regimes of rulers such as the late Saddam Hussein, have had causes dated back to the earliest years of Western imperialism. Do you agree or disagree? Equally (or more?) importantly, do you possess the basic background knowledge necessary for forming an educated opinion? Try playing this fun interactive hangman game on imperialism in the Middle East to find out.

Are you interested in taking a daily quiz? We are on Twitter at free study games. Each day we post a random educational game link. If you have good internet on your phone (like an iPhone or a droid), there's no problem playing these games or taking these practice tests on your cell. The games and tests are not at pace with any particular course, nor are they specific to a course. One day you'll be quizzed on the French Revolution, and the next day you'll be quizzed on fractions. The logic behind this is the educational belief that repeated exposure to material, along with a good jumbling of content, enhances long-term memory retention and comprehension. Sure, you remember that Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo the day of the test. But can you recall this information a month later? For most people, the answer is no. Repeatedly exposing yourself to this information will build the kind of long-term retention that you need to succeed in high school and beyond. Don't get stuck having to take an intensive prep course for the Regents, proficiency test, ACT, SAT, GRE, etc. Do a five- or ten-minute quiz game once a day, and you'll easily be prepared for any of these tests.

Age of Exploration and Colonization - Part I

Click here to take our interactive Age of Exploration and Colonization - Part I quiz.


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The Byzantine Empire

Long after the Western Roman Empire crumbled, the Eastern Roman Empire thrived. How much do you know about the Byzantine Empire?

1. What city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
2. Which of the following modern countries was not part of the Byzantine Empire?
3. What Eastern Roman emperor assumed the throne in 527 C.E.?
4. A Byzantine-made version of the ancient Roman legal code became known as the __________.
5. What group conquered Constantinople in 1453?
6. What was the state religion of the Eastern Roman Empire circa 1300?
7. The city of Constantinople is now called __________.
8. Which of the following was not a Byzantine invention?
9. What was the state language of the Eastern Roman Empire after the 7^th century?
10. What renowned church was built by Emperor Justinian in the sixth century?

Check out the complete test to see all of the questions, along with the answer options:

Byzantine Empire Printable Multiple-Choice Quiz (.pdf)

These practice-test questions are also available in several interactive formats. To play "Hangman" or "Playtime" as a class, to study with interactive flash cards, or to take an online multiple-choice practice test, try our Byzantine Empire Online Educational Games.

Teaching Tip: The printable version works great as a "pop quiz" or as classroom bell work. The online games are an enjoyable way to assess students' knowledge before, during, or after a lesson/section/chapter/unit. Play as a class by dividing the students into teams, then displaying the game on a SmartBoard (or by using a projector).

United States Geography

Can you or your students not only identify the 50 states, but spell each state's name? We have new quizzes that test not only identification of the 50 states (by region), but require quiz-takers to spell the states' names.

Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of the northeastern states.

States of the American Northeast included in this online game are: Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland.

Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of the western states.

States of the American West included in this online game are: Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, Washington, Arizona, California, and Montana.

Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of the midwestern states.

States of the American Midwest included in this online game are: Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota.

Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of the southern states.

States of the American South included in this online game are: Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama.

While you are at Student Handouts playing these fun interactive games, check out the printable versions of these quizzes. Whatever Social Studies course you are taking or teaching, printable versions of quizzes like these are great for bell work, or simply to assess students' basic knowledge levels. Administering a printed version of one of these quizzes takes only 5-10 minutes.

Teaching Tip: When your American History or World History class is beginning to study a region (such as the start of a lesson on the U.S. Civil War), give your kids the printable version of the Southern States quiz as bell work. This will: (1) Give you an idea of where the kids are at in terms of understanding the geography of the southern states, (2) Serve as a jumping-off point for study of the Confederacy. It's a nifty way to incorporate geography lessons into broader Social Studies courses.

The Spread of Islam

State proficiency exams, advanced placement tests, and other standardized tests use primary source documents, maps, and graphs. Test-takers are asked to answer questions based on these items. We offer a wide range of mini practice tests to take online which mimic the DBQs (document-based questions) seen on standardized tests.

Look at a graph, map, or document, then answer questions based on the graph, map, or document. Practice with our online quizzes and games will show results. You will earn higher scores on standardized tests.

World History-Global Studies-European History students can get started by taking our Islamic Conquests in Africa, Asia, and Europe (632-750 CE) Interactive Multiple-Choice Map Quiz. Play online and get instant results.

The Emancipation Proclamation

On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. With this document, President Abraham Lincoln freed those slaves living in rebellious states. This military strategy was used by Lincoln to help the Union achieve victory in the American Civil War. We have a great Printable Emancipation Proclamation DBQ that teachers can print and copy for students. The document-based questions come complete with the full text of the primary source document. Total printing is two pages (meaning it can be printed in full on two sides of a sheet of paper).

Are you ready for high school?

Most American high schools have started classes for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are a freshman (or sophomore or junior or senior), you might be worried about getting good grades and passing your state tests. These are normal fears. And who wouldn't be scared, with college looming in the near future?

Our interactive educational games are a great way for you to:

1. Get better grades in your classes.
2. Do better on state exams.
3. Earn amazing scores on the ACT or SAT, as well as on AP tests.
4. Master the background knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in college.

Did we mention that our games and practice tests are 100% free? You don't even need to register or log-in to play. So why not get started on the path to better grades the fun and easy way?

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