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Fall Final Review 24
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1
An impact that the fall of Rome and the Western Roman Empire had on Europe was___
Western Europe divided into a number of small, independent kingdoms
it soon caused the fall of the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire as well
the Barbarians carefully preserved Roman culture and learning
the Church lost its influence over society and daily life
2
When the Aryans arrived in the Indus River Valley around 1500 BC, they brought with them -
a written language and knowledge of farming
gunpowder technology and weapons and a written language
religious books known as the Vedas and a social structure called castes
religious books known as the Vedas and knowledge of farming
3
What was an
economic
impact of the Crusades?
learning was rekindled because Muslims had preserved Greek and Roman texts
The power of the knights was greatly increased
The failure of the Crusades led to the Church losing its power and wealth.
New products brought back from the Middle East let to more trade.
4
What geographic feature most strongly influenced the Roman Empire (hint: the Empire surrounded it)?
The Alps mountains
The Sahara Desert
The Mediterranean Sea
The Nile River
5
The Byzantine Emperor was forbidden to be involved in religious affairs.
True
False
6
Which group benefitted the
most
from the Black Plague?
Nobles grew more powerful since few rural peasants died from the disease.
Kings became more powerful as rivals died from the disease
Merchants could raise prices because of limited supplies
Workers could demand more money since there were more jobs than people.
7
A
theocracy
is a government that bases its power on divine authority.
False
True
8
One job that women in Europe, Africa, and Asia could have during the Middle Ages was ____
teacher
scribe
seamstress (sewing)
midwife and healer
9
During the time when Muslims ruled Spain, Christians and Jews living there were persecuted by them.
False
True
10
Confucianism had a very strong impact on the development of China because it...
contained the framework for communism
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
11
Unlike Hinduism, Christianity has teachings about morality.
False
True
12
Which of the following best explains why the Chinese built the Great Wall and the Grand Canal?
The Wall protected against floods, the Canal gave access to coastal cities
Both were built to restrict the exchange of goods with foreign merchants
The Wall stopped against invasions, the Canal provided North/South shipping
Both were built to discourage Chinese peasants from emigrating
13
Ancient Greece made the following contribution to the development of democratic-republican government:
They wrote the Twelve Tables law code
They were a Representative Republic before they became a dictatorship
created the Separation of Powers in the government
They were a Representative Republic
14
Ancient Egyptians built things like canals, levees, ponds, etc. in order to...
direct water to ancient temples for ceremonies
increase the amount of crops they could grow
make water safe to drink
protect their borders
15
How did the physical geography of India help unite the Gupta Empire?
The tundra-like climate allowed for a profitable growing season
People lived in the interior due to extreme drought along the coastlines
mountains, plains, and rivers provided protection and encouraged commerce
The Himalayan Mountains allowed easy access to the Silk Road
16
Christianity and Hinduism both have sacred texts (books)
True
False
17
Filial piety
(the respect, care, and obedience to parents) in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens both____
emphasized ones duties and responsibilities in society
required that legalist principles be followed.
encouraged the development of advanced technology
promoted a respect for nature
18
Both Christianity AND Hinduism are monotheistic religions.
True
False
19
What was
NOT
a result of the invention of the printing press.
the ideas of Martin Luther spread quickly, leading to the Reformation.
it helped lead to the Renaissance
it was used to fight the spread of Islam among the people of Europe.
It allowed information and news to be spread around the globe
20
The characteristics of a ____________ are a central government, religion, social classes, & the specialization of labor.
civilization
race
country
culture
21
The Silk Roads helped with the _______ of religions throughout______ because of religious missionaries and ______.
birth, China, government officials
suppression, Middle East, religious pilgrims
spread, Eurasia (Europe + Asia), merchants
destruction, Africa, kings
22
What was the main product produced by medieval manors?
furniture
weapons
agriculture
religious relics
23
One of Martin Luther's core beliefs was that___
a person could earn their salvation by doing good deeds
the only thing you need to have salvation is a genuine faith in God
the only way to heaven is through rituals and rules of the Catholic Church
ALL religions are valid and true, not just Christianity
24
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of feudalism in Europe?
the harsh living conditions created more chances for women to earn equality
there was a system of specific obligations between the various classes
strong, centralized governments were very unlikely to form
the kings and popes fought over who would have the most power
25
What were two breakthroughs in architecture and engineering developed by the Romans?
concrete and arches
roads and bridges
glass and the steam engine
glass and concrete
26
Paintings like this from the Renaissance reflect that era's emphasis on___
paintings should only be about religious subjects and themes
exaggerated figures and colors
plainness and minimalism
human-centered naturalism
27
T/F: the Mongols were brutal invaders that when they attacked they would kill men, women, and children - and even pets!
True
False
28
What were the two goods that made the northwest African empires so rich?
gold and slaves
gold and slaves
gold and salt
salt and slaves
29
The Protestant Reformation led to religious wars in Europe like the 100 Years War. That war resulted in____
the increreased power of kings and the weakening of the old feudal system.
the restored unity of Christendom during the Pope's Counter-Reformation.
the power of the Catholic Pope being destroyed by the Great Schism
Protestant reformers improving conditions for Europe’s peasants
30
According to an account by famed Muslim traveler Ibn Battuta, there was a city in medieval Africa made out of ____
Salt - to show their wealth
Mosques - to show their strong faith
Universities - to show their dedication to learning
Gold - to show their power
31
Which of the following statements is an accurate description of trade in the Indian Ocean in the Post-Classical Era?
There was very little commercial activity in the Indian Ocean
Chinese merchants dominated the trade routes of the Indian Ocean
Asian, Middle Eastern, and African merchants traded in the Indian Ocean
The Mongols destroyed commerce in the Indian Ocean
32
Which of these was a defining characteristic of the political system known as
feudalism
in medieval Europe?
it created a new economic level in society called the middle class.
the calendar was dominated by religious holidays
lords would grant land to lower level nobleman in exchange for knights
Craftsmen joined guilds for better working conditions
33
Which social class had the most political power during the Middle Ages?
Priests
Knights
Lords
Vassals
34
What comes next on the timeline: Mongols invade Russia, Mughal Empire forms (India), Safavid Empire forms (Persia), and
The Roman Empire falls
The Persians invade Greece
The Ottomans expand into Eastern Europe
The Great Pyramid of Giza is built in Egypt.
35
T/F: Although fierce warriors, the Mongols main strength was their skill in nation-building.
True
False
36
What is the most significant legacy of the Byzantine Empire?
Expansion of equal rights to women
Preservation of Greek and Roman ideas about law and government
Construction of the pyramids
Invention of writing/record-keeping
37
The law code of ancient Babylon, The Code of Hammurabi, was applied equally to all social classes.
True
False
38
Unlike Christianity,
reincarnation
is one of the core beliefs of Hinduism
False
True
39
People in Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and China developed agriculture. What was a result?
The surplus of food led to the first cities and civilizations
they began to trade by using sailing vessels
they completed large scale building projects
They developed monotheism
40
Which of these was NOT a milestone in the development of the Rule of Law?
Code of Hammurabi
The Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
Code of Justinian
41
The geography of India
stopped
the Gupta Empire from uniting because of the many mountains, plains, and rivers.
False
True
42
Many religions still important today were founded between the years 800 B.C. to 200 B.C. Why?
Greek philosophy pioneered new religious thinking.
the violence and suffering of the time made people more reflective
the first universities were founded
the Jews and Muslims had a rich tradition of promoting learning
43
What characteristic that led to their downfall is NOT shared between the ancient Roman and Han Empires?
They were overrun by barbarian invaders
They had an overextended bureaucracy
A new religion undermined the power of the Emperor
They had no money because of a lack of tax revenue
