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Semester A Final Exam - World History
Semester A Final Exam - World History
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1
What was an important effect of the printing press?
it led to public libraries
the money from the sale of the printing press supported artists
increased literacy and use of the common language (vernacular)
led to a renewed study of the Latin language
2
land that is controlled by another nation
Atahualpa
Columbian Exchange
colony
Triangular Trade
3
Which of the following would agree that salvation is through faith alone?
Martin Luther
Pope Leo X
Pope Alexander VI
Charles V
4
How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?
attributed power to the priestly class
created myths about gods and goddesses
developed religions of salvation
believed those forces were controlled by rulers
5
What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman Safavid and Mughal empires?
realism in painting, architecture, and sanskrit alphabet
arabic alphabet, mosaics, and polytheism
Christian expansion, iconic paintings, and mosaics
Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving
6
Which holy book goes with which religion?
Judaism-no holy book, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Torah
Christianity-Bible, Islam-Torah, Judaism-Quran
Judaism-Quran, Christianity- Torah, Islam-Bible
Judaism-Torah, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Quran
7
Which of the following is true of Egyptian pharaohs?
they alone determined the religion of Egypt
they were both religious and political leaders
they were the only head of the government
they were only military commanders
8
Why was Constantinople enviable for the Ottomans to conquer?
the Bosphorus Strait made it a central spot for trade and commerce
Constantinople stood in the way of other more important cities
the Byzantine empire at its height of power was a threat to the Ottomans
the Byzantine religion threatened the Islamic Ottomans
9
Haiku, Kabuki theater and Samurai are from which period in Japanese history?
Meji restoration
Warring States
Hein
Tokugawa Shogunate
10
What was the impact of the Crusades on the Islamic world?
positive relationships between Muslims and Jews increased
weakened the power of Muslim rulers in the Holy Land
a legacy of bitterness and hatred between Muslims and Christians
Christians and Muslims entered a time of peace
11
Which was the goal of the Jesuits?
to stop the spread of Protestantism
all of the above
to create good Catholic schools throughout Europe
to convert non-Christians to become Catholic
12
What is Emperor Diocletian known for?
moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople
making Christianity the official religion of Rome
defeating Germanic tribes in Northern Africa
Dividing the Roman Empire into East and West
13
What was the impact of Muslim trade routes?
increase in trade along silk road to China
use of a uniform currency and banks
all answers are correct
cities in the Muslim empire increased in population
14
What were the main reasons Europe wanted to explore the world?
God, Gold, and Goats
to trade peacefully with native peoples
Gold, God, and Slaves
God, Gold, and Glory
15
What was the purpose of the Counter Reformation and the Council of Trent?
to stop the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe
all answers are correct
to fix the problems in the Catholic church
to make an approved list of doctrines to explain what the Church believed
16
What is the main difference between the Islamic branches of Sunni and Shi'a?
they debated the destination of the hajj
the Shi'a did not outwardly oppose Umayyad rule
Shi'a believed the caliph should be a relative of Muhammed
Sunni wanted to return to the elective system for choosing a caliph
17
Which places were a part of all 3 triangular trade routes?
New England, New York, and Philadelphia
England
Africa
West indies and southern colonies
18
which of the following is a result of the Columbian Exchange?
all of the answers are correct
increased global trade
diseases such as small pox and syphilis criss crossing the Atlantic
increased population in Europe
19
In the knighting ceremony, why would the lord invoke God and the saints?
to frighten the knight into obedience
to please the clergy in the audience
to make being a knight a holy vow, like marriage or the priesthood
to replace the need for a clergyman to be part of the ceremony
20
What did the Bantu people spread as they migrated?
their culture
their language
their agricultural practices
all answers are correct
21
Christianity, Islam and Judaism all believe they are descended from the same man:
Jesus
none of the answers are correct
Muhammed
Abraham
22
In the Middle Ages, lords gave lands, called ________ to lesser nobles, called _______ in exchange for loyalty, etc.
manors, serfs
fiefs, vassals
manors, vassals
fiefs, serfs
23
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
a ship with triangular sails
a weapon used to destory walls
a religious and civic center
a burial place for the emperor
24
What conclusion about trade is best supported by this map?
the Sahara desert prevented trade from happening
Cairo and Mecca were enemies
gold and salt were only traded along the Zaire river
Timbuktu was surrounded by gold and salt mines and was a center of trade
25
Which is responsible for the rise of the Olmec empire and the spread of their culture in Central America?
trade
human sacrifice
war
the triple alliance
26
What was Elizabeth I main contribution to the Protestant Reformation?
establishing the Anglican church in England
she established the Lutheran church
fighting on behalf of the Pope for church reform
Converting her country back to Catholicism
27
Which was
NOT
a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
people questioning the authority of the church due to humanism
the Pope and other leaders becoming worldly and corrupt
the Church's belief that salvation is through faith alone
the Catholic Church selling indulgences
28
Which empire had Hinduism as the dominant religion, a concept of zero and decimal system, and discovered earth is round.
Aztec Empire
Han China
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
29
Islam originated on the:
Arabian peninsula
Malay peninsula
Iberian peninsula
Sinai peninsula
30
Which of the following was a lasting result of the Crusades for Europe?
creation of a Christian nation in Palestine
a stronger Byzantine empire
rapid increase in trade
a more powerful church
31
Which is true of the Mongol impact on trade?
Pax Mongolia allowed trade of goods to increase in the Mongol empire
Mongols outlawed trade with foreigners and were isolationists
due to constant war, trade stopped and the economies of the world crashed
there was no impact on trade during the Mongol empire
32
Which of the following is NOT an impact of the introduction of Confucianism in Chinese society?
Filial piety and importance of family
increased social status of merchants
the creation of bureaucracy and the institution of exam system
use of the Mandate of Heaven to instill respect for Emperor
33
What was true about the Mongol Empire?
it forced conquered peoples to convert to their religion
it was the largest unified land empire in history
it refused to adopt aspects of cultures they conquered
it treated all conquered peoples humanely
34
How did outside influence impact India during the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
formed foundation of Hindu religion
brought new languages/customs that enriched and disrupted empire
conquered all of India and enslaved native Indians
India was isolated and there was no impact.
35
Who took a hajj and gave away so much gold during the trip that it lost its value?
Shaka Khan
Sundiata
Zimbabwe
Mansa Musa
36
Conquered provinces resented the rule of the Aztecs because the Aztecs:
used conquered people for human sacrifice
used conquered people as soldiers
forced conquered people to change their agricultural methods
forced conquered people to migrate
37
The appeal of Christianity was based on many reasons. Which of these is one idea that is
NOT
one of those reasons?
it promised eternal life after death
it gave hope to the powerless
it promoted the importance of physical wealth in this life
it offered a personal relationship with a loving god
38
Global transfer of plants, food, and animals during colonization of America
Atlantic Slave Trade
Triangular Trade
Middle Passage
Columbian Exchange
39
How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt?
they reflect benevolence of Ra, the sun god.
they were created as altars to Egyptian gods
they reflect the ingenuity of the people
They honor the pharaohs and help lead them into the afterlife
40
What was the policy of the Tokugawa Shogunate (in Japan)?
isolationism
exploration
international trade
imperialism
41
Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?
monarchy
oligarchy
direct democracy
aristocracy
42
Which is
NOT
a reason why the Western Roman Empire collapsed?
widening gap between the rich and the poor
outside invasions
moving the capital from Rome to Byzantium (Constantinople)
increased trade with North African civilizations
43
Interdiction was an effective weapon for the Pope to use against a king because:
it would take away the King's salvation
it gave other rulers permission to go to war against that King
it said the king had to give up his kingdom and leave Europe
it cost him the loyalty of his people due to fear of losing their salvation
44
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?
Cortes
Magellan
Champlain
Pizarro
45
Which empire replaced the Byzantine Empire?
Mughals
Ottoman Empire
Mongol Empire
Safavids
46
buying or selling of Africans for work in the Americas
Columbian Exchange
Atlantic slave trade
Triangular trade
Atahualpa
47
The Maya based their calendar on careful observation of the:
yearly precipitation patterns
change in seasons
migration of birds
planets, sun and moon
48
What did England export?
salt, fruit, wine
sugar, molasses, fruit
manufactured goods
bills of exchange
49
What kind of system has a belief in many gods?
Monotheism
Catholicism
Islam
Polytheism
50
The name of the trip that took Africans to North and South America
conquistador
the Middle Passage
colony
Triangular trade
51
What do the 12 Tables and Justinian's Code have in common?
Both set checks and balances to the power of legislature
both were written by Napolean
both were written laws to govern the people
both applied to citizens of the Roman Empire
52
Which civilization was known for daily human sacrifices to the sun god?
Olmec
Aztec
Inca
Maya
53
Which best describes Empress Theodora's impact on Emperor Justinian's reign over the Byzantine Empire?
after Justinian's death she ruled for several years as Empress
She was Justinian's adviser and had immense power
she had very little effect on the reign of Byzantium
she symbolized the beauty of Byzantium but had very little influence
54
Which is true of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
40% of slaves leaving Africa went to United States
50% of slaves leaving Africa went to Canada
15% of the slaves leaving Africa went to Brazel
40% of slaves leaving Africa went to the Caribbean
55
Which of the following best describes Chinese policy in the 1500s?
isolationism
imperialism
war
trade
56
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?
Cortes
Magellan
Champlain
Pizarro
57
The west African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali got most of their wealth from:
Control of the trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt
sale of slaves to Europe
creating colonies along the Mediterranean
Taxing good brought by Indian merchants
58
The Inca Empire expanded quickly under the leadership of:
Huascar
Atahualpa
Pachacuti
Montezuma
59
Who was the Portuguese explorer that led first European sea voyage to India?
James Cook
Magellan
da Gama
Zheng He
60
What did the West Indies export to both England and New York, New England, and Philadelphia?
sugar and molasses
fruit and bills of exchange
coins and enslaved Africans
sugar, coins, molasses, and enslaved Africans
61
Hellenistic culture consisted of all the following except:
Persian
Greek
Indian
Chinese
62
Mandate of Heaven drove Dynastic Cycle in China. Which answer is missing from the graphic below:
Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and must commit suicide.
Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and rebellion is justified.
Emperor wins favor of the minority to keep mandate of heaven
Emperor orders higher taxes, people respect emperor's mandate
63
How did the invading Huns contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
by deposing the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire
by sacking the city of Rome in 410CE
by pushing the Germanic peoples into the Western Roman Empire
by completely disrupting trade along the silk road
64
During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Milan were important because:
they were home to the best universities
they were under the control of the King of Italy
they were fortified cities
they were centers of trade and commerce
65
Erasmus' book
In Praise of Folly
criticized who?
common people and the church
the church and the wealthy
Renaissance artists and the wealthy
serfs and common people
66
What title is best for the diagram below:
mercantilism produce
globally taxed items
triangular trade
Columbian Exchange
67
One important effect on Europe of Islamic expansion in the 700s CE (Middle Ages) was:
caused Vienna to fall to Arab control
helped keep alive knowledge from the classical civilizations
Caused massive reforms in the Christian church
Changed artistic styles of western Europe
68
Which invention helped make the age of European exploration possible?
gunpowder
telescope
astrolabe
alum
69
Based on the quote below from the Code of Hammurabi, which of the following would be true?
people in Mesopotamia had silver teeth
all people are equal under the law
the law does not apply the same way for all social classes
violence is always punished with violence
70
Which region's geography is best described as: one major river, monsson winds, Himalayan mountains, subcontinent
Egypt
Mesopotamia
China
Indus Valley
71
Who broke away from the Pope and declared himself head of the church of England?
Emperor Charles V
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
John Knox
72
Which of the following is
NOT
an influence the Byzantines had on Russia?
creation of the Cyrillic alphabet
idea that the emperor was also supreme ruler of the church
political belief in democracy
conversion of Slavs to Christianity
73
The prophet of Islam _________________ spent most of his early life as a caravan trader in the city of _________.
Muhammed / Mecca
Ali / Yathrab
Abu-Bakr / Jerusalem
Muhammed / Constantinople
74
Who founded the Mali Empire?
Shaka Khan
Zimbabwe
Sundiata
Mansa Musa
75
Which of the following was
NOT
emphasized in the teachings of Jesus?
repentance and faith are required for salvation
Jesus is the Son of God
There is heaven and hell, and everyone goes to one or the other
when you die, you are reincarnated
76
The illustration below shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of:
Confucius
Moses and the Hebrews
Buddha
egyptian polytheism
77
Many Africans converted to Islam, but some avoided evil spirits and focused on dead ancestors, which is called:
santeria
witchcraft
syncretism
polytheism
78
Zheng He was a Chinese Islamic Admiral who captained treasure ships for which dynasty?
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Ming
79
What barrier kept Mali and Ghana from trading with Egypt?
The Nile River
the Mediterranean Sea
the Red Sea
the Sahara Desert
80
After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which:
power is with nobility/wealthy
citizens participate directly in law making
citizens have power and get to choose their leaders
small minority who are supported by the military
81
Ibn Battuta, the Islamic scholar, is famous for his writing about:
law
science
math
geography
82
Johannes Gutenberg is best known for?
hiding Martin Luther from the Pope
becoming the autocratic ruler of Italy
inventing the printing press
creating the Church of Germany
83
Looking at the map, what conclusions can you draw about Muslim trade routes?
Muslim goods were only found in Muslim areas
sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders
trade routes only crossed land
Muslim traders only traded within their own empire
84
Monotheism describes the Hebrew belief that their God was:
the one and only God
a forgiving and protective God
a spiritual, not physical presence
associated with people, not a place
85
Which European country was leader in applying innovative sailing techniques in 1500s?
Spain
the Netherlands
Portugal
Italy
86
How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the "Renaissance Man?"
he lived in Italy during the 1500s
he painted the Mona Lisa
he used perspective in all his drawings and paintings
he was painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
87
What was Charlemagne known for?
opposition to the Mongols
intense religious views he forced on his subjects
Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity
Falling to Germanic tribes
88
What 2 religions were created by the Great Schism of 1054?
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
Protestant and Eastern Orthodox
Jews and Christians
Roman Catholic and Protestant
89
Group of people with same job working to improve economic and social conditions in late Middle Ages:
Apprentice
Guilds
servicemen
tradesmen
90
Trade relationship between Americas, Europe, and Africa from 15th to 19th century
colony
Columbian Exchange
Atlantic Slave trade
Triangular Trade
91
Using this graphic, what was true of both the Ottoman and Mughal empires?
Ottomans had higher population than Mughals
they were the same size, but the Mughals had a higher population
They had the same number of people, but OTtoman empire was larger
Mughal empire was twice the size of the Ottomans
92
Ibn Sina, a Muslim scholar, is best known for:
writing a medical text book
riding a camel from Spain to China
Starting a rebellion that led to the Sh'ia/Sunni split
being a cousin of Muhammed
93
Pope Gregory II and German emperor Henry IV fought over:
rule of the Papal states
Kings appointing bishops
the church appointing bishops
the church collecting tithes
94
What is the dominant religion of India?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
95
During the Renaissance, humanism focused on:
Trade between Islamic and Byzantine empires
the Bible and the message of the Catholic church
the role of the middle class, especially bankers and merchants
cultural achievements of Greeks and Romans
96
One similarity among Suleyman of the Ottomans, Abbas of the Safavid, and Akbar of the Mughals was that they:
made sure their sons were prepared to take over their empires
began forcefully converting the people they conquered to Islam
used tolerance to rule their empire
adopted the Chinese examination system
97
Who taught Alexander the Great everything that was known in the Greek world at the time?
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Nero
98
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted in the 1500s by:
Martin Luther
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
John Calvin
99
In later Middle Ages, where would serfs go to find economic opportunities?
Monasteries
farms
the Holy Land
towns/Cities
100
Which of these ideas is found in Machiavelli's
The Prince
?
it is better for a leader to be feared than to be loved
a nation's power depends on its wealth
everybody is born equal
all religions should live peacefully together
