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World History Final Exam Review Part 1
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1
Interdiction was an effective weapon for a pope to use against a king because?
It cost the king the loyalty of his subjects, who feared for their souls
It decreed that the king must give up his kingdom and leave Europe forever
It would deprive the king of his own personal salvation
It gave other rulers permission to war against the offending king
2
What kind of system has a belief in many gods?
Catholicism
Islam
Polytheism
Monotheism
3
Which of the following is
NOT
a reason why the Western Roman Empire Collapsed?
Widening gap between the rich and the poor
Moving of the capital from Rome to Byzantium
Increase in trade with North African Civilizations
Outside invasions
4
After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which ___
Power rests with a small minority who are supported by the military
Power rests with citizens who participate directly in law-making
Powerrests with the nobility and the wealthy
Power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders
5
Which of the following ideas is found in Machiavelli's
The Prince
?
Everybody is born equal
It is better for a leader to be feared than loved
All religions should live peacefully together
All nations power is dependent on its wealth
6
Which empire replaced the Byzantine Empire as the major power of the eastern Mediterranean?
Safavids
Mughals
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
7
Ibn Sina, a Muslim scholar, is best known for?
Writing a medical textbook
Started the rebellion that led to the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
Being the cousin of Muhammed
Riding a camel from modern day Spain to China
8
Which of the following is
NOT
an impact of the introduction of Confucianism into Chinese Culture?
The increase in social status of merchants
Filial piety and the importance to bring honor to your family
The creation of bureaucracy and the institution of the examination system
The use of the Mandate of Heaven to instill respect for the Emperor
9
Based on Hammurabi's Code, which statement is true?
The law does not apply the same way for all social classes
Violence is always punished with violence
People used silver for false teeth in Mesopotamia
All people are equal under the law
10
Looking at the map below, what conclusion can you draw about Muslim Trade routes?
Trade routes only cross land areas
Muslims goods were contained only in Muslim areas
Muslim traders only traded within their own empires
Sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders
11
What is the impact of Muslim trade routes?
Cities in the Muslim Empire increased in population
Use of a uniform currency and use of banks
All answers are correct
Increase in trade along the silk road to China
12
Why would the lord invoke God and the saints in the knighting ceremony?
To replace the need to include clergy members
To please the clergy in the audience
To make knighthood a holy vow like marriage or priesthood
To frighten the knight into obedience
13
Islam originated on the?
Malay Peninsula
Arabian Peninsula
Sinai Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
14
Which region’s geography is best described:
One major river, monsoon winds, Himalayan Mountains, Subcontinent
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
15
What two 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
16
How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
The pyramids were created as altars to sacrifice people to the Egyptian god
The pyramids reflect Ra the Egyptian sun god and leader of Egypt
The pyramids reflect the level of ingenuity of the Egyptian people
The pyramids were for remembering the pharaohs and helping in the afterlife
17
The illustration below shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of
A. Buddha
A. Egyptianpolytheism
A. Mosesand the Hebrews
A. Confucius
18
During the Renaissance, Humanism focused on?
The Bible and the messages of the Catholic Church
The role of the middle class, especially bankers and merchants
The cultural achievements of the Greeks and the Romans
Trade patterns between Islamic and Byzantine Empires
19
Hinduism is dominant religion, decimal system introduced, earth found to be round. Which empire is described above?
Gupta Empire
Aztec Empire
Han China
Persian Empire
20
What was true of the Mongol Empire?
Mongols refused to adopt aspects of cultures they conquered
the Mongol empire was the largest unified land empire in history
Mongols forced conquered peoples to convert to their religion
the Mongol empire treated all conquered peoples humanely
21
Looking at the graphic below, which answer best fits the step that is blank?
The emperor orders higher taxes, the people respect the Mandate of heaven
The Emperor is seen losing the Mandate of Heaven, rebellion is justified
The Emperor wins the favor of the minority and keeps the Mandate of heaven
The Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and must commit suicide
22
Why was Constantinople enviable for the Ottomans to conquer?
It’s strategic location along the Bosporus Strait
Constantinople stood in the way of more important cities
The religion of the Byzantines threatened the Islamic Ottomans
The Byzantine Empire was at its height in Constantinople
23
How did the invading Huns contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
By sacking the city of Rome in 410 CE
By deposing the last emperor of the western Roman Empire
By completely disrupting trade along the silk roads
By pushing the Germanic peoples into the Western Roman Empire
24
What was true of the Ottoman and Mughal empires? (use the picture)
The ottomans had a higher population than the Mughals
The Mughal empire was twice the size of the Ottoman Empire
They were the same size, but the Mughal Empire had a higher population
They had the same number of people, but the Ottoman Empire was larger
25
1) What do the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code have in common?
Both were written by Napoleon
Both applied to the citizens of the Roman Empire
Both were a written set of laws to govern the people
Both set checks and balances to the power of the legislature
26
One important effect of the Islamic expansion in 700 CE on the civilization of Europe in the Middle Ages was that it?
Changed artistic styles of Western Europe
Helped to keep alive knowledge from classical civilizations
Caused Vienna to fall to Arab control
Caused massive reforms in the Christian church
27
One similarity among the leaders of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires are that they all?
Made sure that their sons were well prepared to take over the empire
Began forcefully converting the people they conquered to Islam
Adopted the Chinese examination system
Used tolerance to ruler their empire
28
Which of the following best describes Empress Theodora’s impact on Emperor Justinian’s reign over the Byzantine Empire?
As Justinian’s advisor she had immense power over major policies
After Justinian’s death, she reigned for several years as the Empress
She was removed from the spotlight, and had little effect on Justinian
She symbolized the beauty of Byzantium but had no influence on Justinian
29
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
He painted the Mona List while holding scientific discussions
He lived in Italy during the 1500s
He used perspective in all his drawings and paintings
30
Hellenistic culture consisted of all of the following cultures
EXCEPT:
Indian
Persian
Chinese
Greek
31
Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of?
Papal appointment of bishops
The Church's collection of tithes
Secular appointment of bishops (lay investiture)
Rule of the Papal States
32
How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?
Believed the forces of nature were controlled by rulers
Attributed power to the priestly class
Created myths about gods and goddesses
Developed religions of salvation
33
Ibn Battuta, the Islamic scholar, is famous for his writing about?
Science
Geography
Law
Math
34
During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Venice were important MOSTLY because they were?
Under direct control of the King of Italy
Places where artists thrived
Home to the best universities in Europe
Centers of trade and commerce
35
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by?
John Calvin
Michelangelo
Martin Luther
Leonardo da Vinci
36
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
37
What was Charlemagne known for?
Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity
Falling to the German tribes
His opposition to the Mongols
His intense spiritual views he impressed on his subjects
38
Which of the following is the name given to a group of individuals with the same occupation?
Servicemen
Guilds
Apprentices
Journeymen
39
What effect did outside influences have on India during the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?
They brought new languages and customs that enriched and disrupted them
India was isolated during these empires & experienced no outside influence
They formed the foundation of the Hindu religion and Indian culture
They conquered all of India, and native Indians lived in servitude
40
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
A weapon used to destroy walls
A burial place for the emperor
Religious and civic center
Ship with triangular sails
41
Which of the following is true of the Mongol impact on trade?
Due to constant war, trade stopped and the economics of the world crashed
Pax Mongolica allowed the trade of goods to increase
There was no impact on trade during the Mongol Empire
Mongol rulers outlawed trade with foreign governments and were isolationist
42
Which of the following is true of pharaohs in Egypt?
They alone determine Egyptian religion
They were only military commanders
They were only the head of the government
They were political leaders and religious leaders
43
Which of the following is a result of the Crusades in the Islamic world?
The Crusades left behind a legacy of bitterness between these two religions
It weakened the power of Muslim rulers in the Holy Land
Christians and Muslims came into a period of peace and tolerance
Relations between Muslims and Jews increased in Muslim held regions
44
Which of the following is NOT an influence that the Byzantines had on Russia?
The political belief of democracy
The idea that the emperor was also the supreme ruler of the Church
The conversion of the Slavs to Christianity
The creation of the Cyrillic alphabet
45
Who taught Alexander the Great everything that was known in the Greek world at the time?
Nero
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
46
During the later Middle Ages, where would surfs most likely go to find economics opportunities?
Towns/Cities
Farms
Monasteries
The holy land
47
In Medieval Europe lords granted lands known as ___ to lesser nobles known as ___ in exchange for loyalty and assistance
Manors; Serfs
Manors; Vassals
Fiefs; Serfs
Fiefs; Vassals
48
What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires?
Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving
Christian expansion, iconic paintings, and mosaics
Realism in painting, architecture, and the Sanskrit alphabet
Arabic alphabet, mosaics, and polytheism
49
Which of the following was a lasting result of the Crusades in Europe?
A rapid increase in trade
A more powerful church
A stronger Byzantine Empire
Creation of a Christian nation in Palestine
50
Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?
Aristocracy
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Oligarchy