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World History Final Exam Review
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1
How did the Code of Hammurabi impact ancient Babylonian society?
by establishing punishments for crimes and limiting arbitrary justice
by reducing the influence of religion in politics and society
by ensuring that all citizens were treated equally under the law
by extending to citizens the right to participate in government
2
How did the Nile River influence the relationship between the Egyptian and Nubian civilizations?
Led the civilizations to live in almost complete isolation from each other.
Nubia dammed the river to create better farmland and hurt the Egyptians.
Both developed a religion based on the river's yearly flooding.
It made trade easier, leading to economic growth for both.
3
What famous story tells the tale of a great Sumerian king?
The Odyssey
Gilgamesh
Antigone
The Aeneid
4
By August of 1521, the Aztec Empire was no more. What development brought a final end to the empire?
the split of the empire into warring religious factions
a civil war brought on by competing claims to the throne
the defeat of the empire at the hands of Spanish forces
a widespread famine resulting from extended droughts
5
What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?
They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.
They believe that their souls will live on in a paradise.
They believe that their souls die with their bodies.
They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana.
6
What was one of the root causes of the Great Schism of 1054?
disagreements over the sale of indulgences
disagreements over the power to appoint church officials
disagreements over the authority to annul marriages
disagreements over the worship of icons
7
Which aspect of Ancient Egyptian civilization does this monument reflect?
the belief that pharaohs were gods
the equality across all levels of society
the extensive trade networks established
the importance of the river to society
8
What important architectural achievement did Shi Huangdi order built?
the Silk Road
the Taj Mahal
the Great Wall
the Grand Canal
9
To which earlier civilization can the cultural roots of Maya civilization be traced?
the Olmec
the Wari
the Moche
the Chaven
10
What is a polytheistic religion?
a religion that teaches belief in only one god
a religion that teaches belief in predestination
a religion that teaches belief in many gods
a religion that teaches belief in life after death
11
What helped Songhai develop into a powerful kingdom in West Africa during the 1400s?
The decline of Mali, Songhai grew wealthy from the salt and gold trade.
Mansa Musa came to power and used its military to expand its territory.
After being defeated by Morocco, Songhai developed gunpowder weapons.
Sundiata unified small Islamic kingdoms in West Africa under his control.
12
What reason did the Zhou give to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty?
The Shang dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven.
Shang subjects shifted their loyalty to the Zhou.
The Zhou controlled more land than the Shang.
The last Shang king died and the dynasty was over.
13
Why do historians consider Cyrus the Great to have been an enlightened leader?
He divided the Persian Empire into provinces and let people governed them.
He allowed conquered peoples to practice their own religions and customs.
He made a system of tribute based on the wealth of the people he conquered.
He was responsible for adding the most new territory to the Persian Empire.
14
Which Mongol khanate had the MOST influence on Russian culture and history?
the Il Khanate
the Golden Horde
the Chagatai Khanate
the Great Yuan
15
Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?
They developed a system of hieroglyphics, which used pictures.
They created the Phoenician alphabet, which used pictures.
They created cave paintings.
They developed a system of script known as cuneiform on clay tablets.
16
Why did the Romans build aqueducts?
to keep out barbarian invaders
to carry water to people in cities
to honor famous generals
to prevent flooding
17
Which group of ancient Romans did Christianity MOST appeal to when it began to spread throughout the empire?
soldiers and leaders of the Roman military
emperors and members of the Roman Senate
successful merchants and skilled artisans
oppressed groups such as slaves and commoners
18
Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
to provide tombs for the bodies of the pharaohs
to protect stored grain from the weather
to create places where people could worship
to display paintings and other works of art
19
How were senators chosen in the Roman Republic?
They were appointed by consuls or censors.
They were appointed by the emperor.
They were elected by all Roman citizens.
They were elected by male Roman citizens.
20
Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
21
What was the result of the Great Schism of 1054?
The Mongolian Empire split into the Ilkhanate and the Chagatai Khanate.
Islam split into the Shia Islam and Sunni Islam denominations.
The Roman Empire split into the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.
Catholicism split into the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
22
What was the MAIN factor in the fall of the Maya civilization?
conflict with the Aztec
the outbreak of a civil war
devastating natural disasters
the spread of disease
23
What was the two-hundred-year period of stability in Rome, beginning with the reign of Emperor Augustus?
the Pax Romana
the Julian Era
the Christian Ascendancy
the Hellenistic Period
24
Which is an example of a theocracy?
In Ancient Greece, elites voted to influence decisions on political issues.
In Ancient Mesopotamia, rulers gained power by conquering their rivals.
In Ancient Egypt, the pharoah ruled as a god sent to lead their people.
In Ancient Rome, the Senate balanced the power of the consuls.
25
What does this diagram illustrate?
capitalism
feudalism
mercantilism
communism
26
To fulfill their duties to a lord or a king, vassals could serve as knights, or
hire knights to serve their lord in their place.
perform peacetime civil services.
pay increased taxes to their lord.
serve the church as a member of the clergy.
27
What did the Eastern Roman Empire eventually become known as?
the Babylonian Empire
the Macedonian Empire
the Byzantine Empire
the Ottoman Empire
28
What is the historical significance of this city?
Islam originated in Mecca.
Mecca is in the location of ancient Mesopotamia.
Christianity originated in Mecca.
Mecca is in the location of ancient Persia.
29
Which answer choice BEST describes feudalism in Europe?
The feudal system benefited the peasants, who farmed communal land.
The feudal system hurt nobles, who had to provide land for others to farm.
Feudal societies required an educated monarch to flourish.
Feudal societies relied upon the labor of the peasantry.
30
During the 500s, Byzantine scholars collected and interpreted Roman laws and legal opinions of the preceding 400 years.
the Twelve Tables
the Magna Carta
the Edict of Milan
the Justinian Code
31
Which achievement is associated with Inca civilization?
the terracing of mountains for farming
the development of floating gardens
the use of the iron plow
the domestication of livestock
32
Who were MOST affected by the reforms pushed for by Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire?
Christians
Muslims
women
merchants
33
Which statement provides the BEST explanation of why the Roman Empire came to an end?
The citizens of Rome had no representation in their own government.
The emperors of Rome had little authority to make key decisions.
The territory under Roman rule became too large to govern effectively.
The Roman military lacked the experience to win key battles.
34
How did Caesar affect the fall of the Roman Republic?
by establishing a dictatorship
by returning power to the people
by overthrowing a corrupt leader
by increasing the power of the Senate
35
Who is credited for ushering in the Hellenistic period?
Alexander the Great
Phillip II of Macedon
Darius the Great
Xerxes I of Persia
36
Who is credited with bringing Eastern Orthodoxy to the Kievan state?
Vladimir the Great
Prince Oleg
Prince Rurik
Ivan the Terrible
37
What is the historical significance of this region?
It is the location of ancient Greece, the world's first empire.
It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, the world's first empire.
It is the location of ancient Greece, the oldest known democracy.
It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, the oldest known democracy.
38
How did Christianity spread in the early years after the death of Jesus?
Jesus's followers traveled to different cities and spread his teachings.
Early Christians revolted against Roman rule to establish their own empire.
Emperor Augustus converted to Christianity to make it the religion of Rome.
Pope ordered Christian soldiers to spread Christianity during the Crusades.
39
Which Greek philosopher introduced a new method of teaching on asking his students questions to think logically?
Herodotus
Dante
Socrates
Plato
40
What helped Christianity eventually become the dominant religion in Europe?
its diffusion throughout the Roman Empire
the conversion of Alexander the Great
the establishment of the Silk Road network
its transmission via Indian Ocean trade
41
Which statement about the Maya religion is correct?
It had little effect on political decisions or everyday life.
It was a monotheistic religion based on the worship of the sun.
It was an Abrahamic religion centered around belief in a messianic savior.
It was based on the worship of nature and stressed the study of astronomy.
42
How did the Maya primarily use glyphs?
as a writing system
as a badge to show social status
to count tribute from subjects
to calculate astronomical events
43
Which ancient Greek politician introduced the concept of "equality under the law"?
Hippocrates
Aristotle
Socrates
Pericles
44
What contributed to the emergence of feudalism in medieval Europe?
a lack of a strong governments
increased nationalism
the spread of Christianity
the growth of the merchant class
45
What was ANOTHER reason did Mansa Musa make his pilgrimage to Mecca?
to fulfill a religious duty
to seize control of trade routes
to tour newly conquered territory
to increase his empire's fame
46
What would a Buddhist conclude based on the Four Noble Truths?
It is possible to end one's pain by doing away with wants.
Seeking justice is the path to enlightenment.
There is no way for people to end their suffering.
People should place their own needs before the needs of others.
47
How were the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali similar?
Both established successful naval forces that helped acquire new territory.
Both embraced Catholicism and helped the religion spread to other regions.
Both became rich through trade in gold and salt.
Both helped facilitate the transatlantic slave trade.
48
What was ONE reason did Mansa Musa make his pilgrimage to Mecca?
to fulfill a religious duty
to tour newly conquered territory
to seize control of trade routes
to increase his empire's fame
49
One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ziggurat. What are ziggurats?
large temples built like pyramids
stone storehouses for surplus grai
protective walls surrounding cities
fortresses used to house soldiers
50
How was ancient Greece politically organized?
There were multiple city-states with a diverse government and culture.
It was a unified empire made up of people with diverse cultures and values.
There were multiple city-states with a common government and culture.
It was a unified empire made up of people with similar cultures and values.
51
Which Roman proconsul led the Roman Republic to victory in the Gallic Wars, conquering all of Gaul in the name of Rome?
Marcus Aurelius
Marc Antony
Scipio Africanus
Julius Caesar
