How did the status of women change during The Middle Ages?

Noble women gained power by ruling when their husbands went on Crusade.

What was the purpose of the Reconquista

To drive the Moors out of Spain.

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?

The clergy sold pardons that released people from penalties for their sins

Why was the Khmer city-and-temple complex of Angkor Wat built?

It was built to honor the Hindu god Vishnu and later to celebrate Buddha

Where in the Americas did Christopher Columbus land first?

An island in the Caribbean Sea.

What was the chief goal of the Crusades?

To recover Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks.

According to the policy of mercantilism, how could a nation increase its wealth?

It should sell more goods than it buys from other countries

In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the ideal Renaissance Man?

He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.

The achievement for which Charlemagne is most remembered was

Building an empire larger than any since Rome.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

The Major Duties Required of all Muslims

Viking raids eventually ceased because of several factors, including the fact that

Farming conditions in the Viking homeland improved.

What does it mean if an African society is matrilineal?

children trace their ancestors through the mothers.

How did the Muslim Empire treat conquered peoples?

Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed.

The decline of the Inca Empire can be traced to a

Struggle between rivals for the throne.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the fall of the Tang Dynasty?

the restoration of the civil service system

How did Genghis Khan succeed as a conqueror?

Through brilliant military strategy and organization.

How were feudalism and the manor system related?

Feudalism was a social order, the manor system supported it

What does Islam mean in Arabic?

Submission to the will of Allah

What did Vasco da Gama succeed in gaining for Portugal?

A sea route between Portugal and India

How did Islam spread throughout Africa?

It spread by conquest and through trade.

In which of the following ways did the early North American peoples view the land?

d. The land was sacred, not something that could be bought and sold.

What was one result of the loss of native lives to disease in Latin America?

A severe shortage of labor in the colonies.

What were the forces holding feudal society together

A set of mutual social obligations and the teachings of the Church.

What helped China to become the greatest sea power in the world under Song leadership?

the invention of the magnetic compass

What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam?

Shi’a believed that the caliph needed to be a relative of Muhammad.

The intellectual and cultural movement know as humanism arose from the study of

Classical Greek and Roman culture

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular

What was an enduring characteristic of the Japanese government?

An emperor who reigned as a figurehead while another power ruled.

What was NOT true of women’s status during the Tang and Song periods?

Women were encouraged to become writers, poets, and painters.

Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by the Church?

Whether the Pope should reside in Paris or London

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1
Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on strong family relationships; respect for parents and elder
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Confucianism
2
How did the status of women change during The Middle Ages?
They gained power by running their own convents.
Their roles became increasingly confined to the home and convent.
Noble women gained power by ruling when their husbands went on Crusade.
Their status remained the same.
3
What city in southern Africa controlled trade routes and was the economic, political, and religious center of an empire?
Kilwa
Mombasa
Sofala
Great Zimbabwe
4
What was the purpose of the Reconquista
To try people suspected of heresy
To solidify the Muslim influence in Spain.
To drive the Moors out of Spain.
To recapture the Holy Land
5
During the later Middle Ages, where were most serfs likely to search for freedom
Towns or Cities
The Holy Land
Farms
Monestaries
6
Persons achieve complete peace and happiness, known as nirvana, by eliminating their attachment to worldly things
Buddhism
Judaism
Confucianism
Hinduism
7
Which of the following increased the loyalty of conquered peoples?
Popol Vuh
Potlatch Ceremont
Iroquois League
Incan Welfare System
8
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?
Clergy members bought indulgences to reach higher offices
Charles toldpeople buying indulgences would exclude them from paying tithes
Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children.
The clergy sold pardons that released people from penalties for their sins
9
Why was the Khmer city-and-temple complex of Angkor Wat built?
It was built to honor the Hindu god Vishnu and later to celebrate Buddha
It was initially built to celebrate Buddha’s attainment of nirvana.
It was built to celebrate the kamikaze.
It was dedicated to the agricultural goddess in thanks for new form of rice
10
Where in the Americas did Christopher Columbus land first?
The coast of what is today Panama.
An island in the Caribbean Sea.
The eastern coast of North America
The southern tip of South America.
11
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
To spread Christianity throughout Europe, Asia and Africa.
To force the Byzantines to become Catholics.
To recover Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks.
To improve trade among Europe, Asia and Africa.
12
According to the policy of mercantilism, how could a nation increase its wealth?
It should sell more goods than it buys from other countries
It should sell more goods than it buys from other countries
It should center its wealth and power in its government.
It should spread its wealth and power among private individuals
13
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the ideal Renaissance Man?
He lived in Italy during the 1500s.
He used perspective in all of his drawings and paintings.
He painted the Mona Lisa while holding scientific discussions.
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.
14
The achievement for which Charlemagne is most remembered was
Building an empire larger than any since Rome.
Traveling to Rome to crush a mob threatening the pope.
Visiting every part of his kingdom to ensure justice.
Halting the expansion of the Muslim empire.
15
In the 1400s, what was the most important trade good from the East?
Spices
Porcelain
Potatoes
Corn
16
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The Various divisions of Islam
The Major Duties Required of all Muslims
The times during the day when Muslimss must pray
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
17
Viking raids eventually ceased because of several factors, including the fact that
Leif Ericson turned Viking attention to the exploration of new lands.
Feudal lords successfully unified for defense.
Muslim raiding parties threatened the Viking homeland.
Farming conditions in the Viking homeland improved.
18
What does it mean if an African society is matrilineal?
women have all of the authority.
females inherit the wealth of the family.
women inherit land through their mothers
children trace their ancestors through the mothers.
19
How did the Muslim Empire treat conquered peoples?
Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed.
They were allowed to become first-class citizens upon converting to Islam.
They were treated as equal citizens with Muslims.
They were forced to give up their religions and convert to Islam.
20
During the Enlightenment, the word “utopia” literally means
An ideal place
Highest
Cultural Superiority
Everywhere
21
According to the code of chivalry, a knight fought for all of the following EXCEPT
His feudal lord
His country
his Heavenly lord
His lady
22
The decline of the Inca Empire can be traced to a
War with a powerful Mesoamerican tribe.
Drought that led to famine conditions.
Struggle between rivals for the throne.
Natural disaster.
23
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the fall of the Tang Dynasty?
an inability to maintain order
the restoration of the civil service system
a series of internal rebellions
overtaxing of the peasants
24
The soul never dies, but is continually reborn, achieve happiness and enlightenment by freedom of earthly desires
Hinduis
Confucianism
Christianity
Judaism
25
What was the main reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Roman Catholic Church?
His treatment of Catherine of Aragon
His religious beliefs.
His unwillingness to pay Church taxes
His desire for a male heir
26
During the Middle Ages, the lowest-ranking clergy members were the
abbots
peasants
priests
bishops
27
How did Genghis Khan succeed as a conqueror?
Through conquering only empires that had become weak.
Through brilliant military strategy and organization.
Through dressing his soldiers as warriors of the opposing country.
Through offering people the Mongol Peace if they surrendered.
28
Which of the following was the chief means of social and political organization in African stateless societies?
Animism
Age-set Systems
Islamic Law
Lineage Groups
29
Which group was most responsible for the spread of the bubonic plague to Europe and which group was initially blamed?
Mongol Invaders; Jews
French Soldiers; Mongol Invaders
Merchants; Jews
Crusaders; Mongol Invaders
30
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main Hindu deities?
Dharma
Shiva
Brahma
Vishnu
31
How were feudalism and the manor system related?
Feudalism applied only to lords, while the manor system involved serfs.
The king set the laws of feudalism and the Church set the laws of the manor
Feudalism was a social order, the manor system supported it
Feudalism involved only war, while the manor system involved farming.
32
What does Islam mean in Arabic?
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
One has has submitted
There is not God but Allah
Submission to the will of Allah
33
Writers began writing in the everyday language of the people, which is known as
Modern
Vernacular
Romance
Classical
34
What did Vasco da Gama succeed in gaining for Portugal?
A sea route between Portugal and India
A sea route between England and India
Control of the Spice Islands
A sea route between Portugal and China
35
How did Islam spread throughout Africa?
Ibn Battuta traveled through 27 countries to teach the Qur’an
Muslim teachers traveled throughout Africa to introduce the faith
Universities were established to teach the religion
It spread by conquest and through trade.
36
What did Africans mainly provide in the trade between East Africa and Asia?
Raw Materials
Manufactured Goods
Art works
Grains and Produce
37
There is only one god who watches over and cares for his people,persons serve god by studying the teachings of Jesus
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
38
In which of the following ways did the early North American peoples view the land?
The land was something to be owned and built upon
The land was something to be owned and used for agriculture.
d. The land was sacred, not something that could be bought and sold.
The land was unimportant, not something worth fighting for
39
What was one result of the loss of native lives to disease in Latin America?
Fewer battles between the colonists and natives over land.
A growing tolerance between the colonists and the natives.
The ruin of several tobacco and sugar cane plantations.
A severe shortage of labor in the colonies.
40
Which Mongolian practice did Kublai Khan NOT follow?
Nomadic way of life
Increase Trade in the Mongol Empire
Ancestor Worship
Military Conquest of China
41
What were the forces holding feudal society together
A set of mutual social obligations and the teachings of the Church.
Pride in their Roman heritage and a thriving economic system.
The laws of Rome and Justinian’s code.
Loyalty to country and belief in God.
42
What helped China to become the greatest sea power in the world under Song leadership?
the invention of the magnetic compass
Battle tactics learned from Mongolian rulers
The invention of gunpowder
New ship building techniques
43
What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam?
Shi’a believed that the caliph needed to be a relative of Muhammad.
The Shi’a did not outwardly oppose Umayyad rule.
Sunni wanted to return to the elective system of choosing a caliph.
Sunni named their caliphate after Muhammad’s daughter.
44
Canon law deals with issues under the authority of
the Church
The military
the feudal lord
the emperor
45
Which trait did NOT characterize Gothic cathedral architecture
Rounded Arches
High, vaulted ceilings
Stained glass windows
Flying Buttresses
46
The intellectual and cultural movement know as humanism arose from the study of
Medieval scholarship.
Classical Greek and Roman culture
Original Christian writings
The contributions of the Tang and Song dynasties
47
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists
It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek.
It led to the development of public libraries.
48
What was an enduring characteristic of the Japanese government?
A strong emperor who was supported by shoguns and samurai.
An emperor who reigned as a figurehead while another power ruled.
Shinto teachers became the power behind the throne.
An equal balance of power between the feudal lords and the emperor.
49
What was NOT true of women’s status during the Tang and Song periods?
Women were encouraged to become writers, poets, and painters.
Foot-binding crippled women, but enhanced their husbands’ status.
A woman declared herself emperor for the first time in Chinese history.
Women were considered subservient to men.
50
Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by the Church?
Whether bishops should be permitted to sell positions in the Church
Whether the Pope should reside in Paris or London
What to do about priests who married and had families, violating Church law
Whether kings or the Church should appoint bishops
51
What was the main economic activity in New France?
Finding gold and spices
Finding Religious Freedom
creating long-term colonial investments
building a fur trade
52
Which of the following was the primary reason for the Reformation?
Northern merchants resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome.
The Church was threatening to excommunicate the king of France
Luther believed that the pope’s interpretation of the bible was incorrect
The pope in Rome insisted on speaking only Latin
53
What issue led to both of the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament?
How to cope with the bubonic plague
How to resolve the Great Schism.
How to regain control of Jerusalem.
How to end taxation without representation
54
What was the effect of the three-field system?
Farmers could grow crops on one-half of their land.
Farmers produced more food and villagers had more to eat.
Farmer could let their ground lie fallow over the winter.
Farmers could grow crops on one-third of their land.
55
How did the Mongol conquest affect Korea?
The Mongols forced Koreans to accept Mongol traditions.
The Mongols demanded a crushing tribute from Koryu rulers.
The Mongol occupation caused rival Koryu factions to unite.
The Mongols brought peace to Korea for the first time in three centuries.
56
What were Europeans’ main motives for making voyages of exploration?
To test their new technology.
To gain extra land for a growing population
To grow wealthy and spread Christianity
To break the Portuguese monopoly on trade
57
Which of the following best describes the nature of a guild?
An association of people who worked at the same occupation.
Workers who used gold leaf to decorate palaces
Traders who carried local goods to other regions.
Merchants who sold specially woven cloth at local fairs.
58
What was the name of the legislative body of medieval England?
National Assembly
Estates General
Parliament
Inquisition
59
How was The Great Schism finally resolved
All three popes were forced to resign, and a new pope was elected
One pope ruled from Rome and another from Constantinople
A pope was chosen who spoke French and Italian as well as Latin
The king decided which pope would rule the Holy Roman Empire
60
Which of the following is NOT true of both Japanese samurai and European knights?
They fought for a lord in exchange for something.
They entered battle with protective gear and weapons.
They would commit ritual suicide rather than face defeat.
They lived by a code of honor that valued bravery and loyalty.
61
What was the first major monotheistic religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
62
Conquered provinces resented Aztec rule because the Aztecs
Used conquered people as soldiers.
Forced conquered people to migrate
Used conquered people for human sacrifice.
Forced conquered people to change their agricultural methods
63
The bargain made between a lord and a vassal was
That the lord would grant the vassal land in exchange for military service.
That the vassal would build a monastery in exchange for food.
That the vassal would build a city on the lord’s lands.
That the lord would defend the vassal in battle.
64
What was one negative effect of the Crusades that has continued to the present?
Hostility between Muslims and Christians
Weakening of the feudal nobility
Trade between Europe and Asia
Strengthening of papal authority.
65
What was true of the Mongol Empire?
Mongols refused to adopt aspects of the cultures they conquered.
The Mongol Empire treated all conquered peoples humanely.
Mongols forced conquered peoples to convert to their religion.
The Mongol Empire was the largest unified land empire in history.
66
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew are credited with being the first to travel
Around the world back to Europe
Around the southern tip of Africa
Across the Indian Ocean to India
West across the Atlantic Ocean
67
Who captained the first European ship to sail around the tip of Africa, now known as the Cape of Good Hope?
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco da Gama
Prince Henry
Cristo Colomo
68
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas signed by Portugal and Spain?
To create an alliance that would offset Dutch domination of sea routes.
To divide up the trade routes to the East
To promote cooperation in the sharing of technological advances.
To decrease conflict over the claiming of new lands.
69
What problem was identified by Church reformers during The Middle Ages?
Kings, rather than Church leaders, appointed bishops.
All of the above are true.
Bishops sold positions in the Church for money.
Village priests married and had families contrary to Church law.
70
What prompted a wave of new businesses and trade practices in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries?
New wealth from the Americas and the decrease in overseas trade
European countries becoming able to buy more goods than they sold.
People pooling their wealth for a common purpose
The Triangular Trade introduced the availability of new goods.
71
What created an intelligent, capable governing class in China?
The civil service examination system.
A highly refined court society that valued art.
Wise agricultural advisors.
The inclusion of women in leadership roles.
72
Which of the following was true of the Maya?
They had a social welfare state that cared for people under their control.
They were governed by a theocracy with a sun-god-king.
They were governed by warrior kings.
They developed math and astronomy to support their religious beliefs
73
What did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague contribute to?
A sense of unity among the continents affected by it.
The dominance of the Church in the later Middle Ages
A flowering of the arts in the later Middle Ages
The disruption and collapse of medieval society.
74
How was Africa affected by the Atlantic slave trade?
Many cultures lost their fittest members, and families were torn apart
Kings were able to stop rebellions with the firearms they received in trade
African empires became safer because they traded away their criminals
All African countries prospered and grew to be world powers.
75
Hindu’s spiritual leaders are
Priests
Monks
Gurus
Ministers
76
What was the major cause of the Great Schism?
Arguments about whether Jesus or the pope was the head of the Church.
Arguments about which man holding the position of pope was the true pope
The morality of the Crusades.
Ethics and wealth within the Church.
77
What was the most important effect of the Hundred Years’ War?
It put an end to the three-field approach to farming.
It destroyed formerly prosperous English towns and villages.
It caused the development of national identities in England and France.
It led to Joan of Arc becoming France’s patron saint.
78
What did the encomienda system provide for New Spain?
more settlers
A cheap labor source
more land
military protection
79
What was one of John Calvin’s major teachings?
Adult Baptism
Humanism
Indulgences
Predestination
80
Which of the following is NOT a monotheistic religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
81
Which of the following was a result of the Fourth Crusade
Christians and Muslims signed a truce
Muslims seized Edessa
Christians seized Jerusalem
Western Christians looted Constantinople
82
There is only one God who watcher over and cares for people, People serve Yahweh by studying the Torah
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
83
How did Italy’s location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy had access to Roman ruins and ancient manuscripts from Constantinople
The bubonic plague had not reached the southern tip of Europe
Italy was protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps.
Ideas could be spread easily by means of papal influence

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