World History 1st Semester Review

Who is the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

The primary characteristic of a republic is the presence of a government:

A society governed by religious leaders is called:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Neolithic Revolution?

Which event contributed most to the beginning of the Italian Renaissance?

What was NOT a motivation behind European exploration of distant lands?

The Protestant doctrine of "Sola Fide" says that salvation is achieved through:

What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contacts to the West African kingdoms?

What was a direct effect of Tang/Song Dynasty technological innovation on another society?

What was an effect of the Crusades on Western Europe?

The following diagram illustrates the political/social characteristics of which system?

Geometry, embalming, papyrus sheets, and the sundial were all inventions of which civilization?

Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

Which classical culture represented a blend of Egyptian, Persian, and Greek influences?

Paper money, gunpowder, fireworks, and the compass are all inventions of which civilization?

An important effect of the Columbian Exchange was:

Which of the following did NOT contribute to Mongol military superiority?

Which is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art and architecture?

Which of the following was a unifying factor in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

Who sponsored exploration along the West African coast and founded a school for navigation?

Which style of architecture is shown in the picture?

What did the Catholic Church sell to raise money for Vatican construction?

Which explorer was responsible for conquering the Aztecs?

How did Arab merchants spread Islam to Europe, Asia, and Africa?

What was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?

How did the printing press impact the Reformation?

Which of these promoted contact between the Greeks and ancient river valley civilizations?

John Calvin's idea that some are already chosen to go to heaven is the doctrine of:

The concept of democracy and representative government was introduced by :

What is the defining characteristic of a dynasty?

What is the oldest written law code?

The concept of "lex talionis" is sometimes summarized as:

The Protestant Reformation caused which of the following in Europe?

"...it is better to be feared than loved." is a quote from which Renaissance philosopher?

Which of the following is a characteristic of early river valley civilizations?

The philosophers of ancient Greece were important because they:

How did Ottoman capture of Constantinople in 1453 encourage exploration?

Which Greek city-state focused mainly on military training and excellence?

The oldest monotheistic religion is:

Johannes Gutenberg was responsible for which invention?

Power passed on from a father to his son is what type of government?

Who created the Church of England in order to get an annulment from his wife?

The man who united all the Mongol tribes into a single confederation in 1206 was:

Which of the following is NOT an Islamic achievement affecting Western Europe?

How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?

What was unusual about how free women were treated in ancient Sparta?

The first Christian emperor of Rome was:

Which geographic factor contributed most to the rich soil of Mesopotamia?

This illustration is an example of:

Which was NOT a factor leading to the fall of the Roman Empire?