Which statement about the Scientific Revolution is accurate?

Scientists questioned traditional beliefs

What is the difference between Phoenician language and Mesopotamia/Egypt?

Phoenician:phonograms; M/E: pictographs

Why were the Spanish able to conquer the Aztec and Inca rapidly?

Spanish had more advanced technology

What is the scientific method?

logical procedure for gathering and testing scientific data

Which effect did Julius Caesar's seizure of power have on the Roman political system?

marked the transition from republic to empire

How did Henry VIII's motives differ from Luther's and Calvin's?

Henry: personal/political; L/C: religious

How were the Maya similar to Mesopotamia?

developed city-states and writing systems

What were the benefits of the lateen sail?

allowed more maneuverability along the coast

Which statement is most closely associated with the economic policy of mercantilism?

colonies only existed for the benefit of the mother country

What did Luther and Calvin share?

Bible is the source of religious authority

What did the success of triangular trade depend upon?

slave trade in Western Hemisphere

In the 1600s, why were Europeans interested in Africa?

obtain workers for the Americas

Why is the posting of the 95 Theses important?

started the Protestant Reformation

How were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca similar?

advanced societies before arrival of Europeans

Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

The Church was a unifying and stable force

Which statement explains the long-term significance of Columbus's travels?

his travels started a cultural exchange between 2 hemispheres

What was the importance of Galileo's writings?

supported heliocentric theory with telescope

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

art, learning, culture from antiquity

How were the Maya and Aztec similar?

built pyramids and had a calendar

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World History Midterm 2019-2020

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A world history review of early civilizations through the age of Exploration.

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1
Which group did Christianity appeal to which caused it to spread so quickly?
Roman emperors
Roman military officers
lower/urban classes
elite officials
2
Which statement about the Scientific Revolution is accurate?
Scientists questioned traditional beliefs
the Bible was used to justify new scientific findings
new ideas supported the geocentric theory
Existence of natural laws
3
Which of the following correctly characterize the Middle Ages?
absolute monarchs and strong central governments
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
manors and land ownership
a decreased emphasis on religion
4
What happened in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Renaissance
Crusades
Classical Period
Dark Ages
5
What is the difference between Phoenician language and Mesopotamia/Egypt?
Egyptians changed the meanings of words
Phoenician:phonograms; M/E: pictographs
Mesopotamia abandoned their language
Phoenicians copied the Chinese
6
Which of the following is NOT a cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange?
beginning of European imperialism
Mercantilism
cultural diffusion between Old and New Worlds
introduction of slavery into America
7
Why were the Spanish able to conquer the Aztec and Inca rapidly?
Aztec/Inca had no standing armies
Spanish had more advanced technology
Spanish outnumbered them
Aztec and Inca joined together to fight
8
Which explorer thought he could reach Asia by sailing west but landed in the Americas?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Samuel de Champlain
9
What was exchanged in the Columbian Exchange: 1) raw materials 2)religion 3)ideas 4) diseases 5) technology 6) animals
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
2, 3, 5
1, 2, 6
10
What is the scientific method?
logical procedure for gathering and testing scientific data
monarchs get their power to rule from God
gov't is based on the will of the people
instrument used for travel
11
Which effect did Julius Caesar's seizure of power have on the Roman political system?
standardized the system by which emperors were chosen
marked the transition from republic to empire
secured the rights of the commoners against nobles
allowed for control of the state by the Senate
12
Why did the Sunni and Shi'a disagree on?
required pilgrimage to Mecca
acceptance of Qur'an
choice of caliph
belief in one God
13
Which civilization was located in the Andes Mountains and had an extensive road system?
Olmec
Maya
Aztec
Inca
14
Which city-state was the first direct democracy?
Athens
Corinth
Sparta
Thebes
15
How did Henry VIII's motives differ from Luther's and Calvin's?
Henry maintained close ties with the Catholic Church
Henry did not recognize the pope
Henry: personal/political; L/C: religious
Henry thought dancing and singing was sinful
16
How were the Maya similar to Mesopotamia?
encouraged democracy and polytheism
established monotheistic religions and codified laws
developed city-states and writing systems
emphasized social equality and education
17
Which was an effect of the printing press?
reduction of plague
increased literacy
increase in power of the Church
many wars started
18
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?
Russia
Mongolia
Mesoamerica
Rome
19
What did Copernicus propose?
elliptical orbits
geocentric theory
heliocentric theory
governments must protect the rights of the people
20
What were the benefits of the lateen sail?
allowed more maneuverability along the coast
supported the size of the caravel
allowed for more speed than square sails
allowed coastal towns to identify Viking ships
21
Where did the first American civilizations emerge?
Amazon River
Mexican Gulf Coast
Mississippi River
Alaskan Wilderness
22
What did Kepler prove?
heliocentric theory
matter is made up of 4 elements
earth is round
elliptical orbits
23
Which statement is most closely associated with the economic policy of mercantilism?
colonies only existed for the benefit of the mother country
local authorities could determine goods to be produced
gov'ts should not be involved in the economy
business and industry should be owned by the state
24
What did Luther and Calvin share?
Bible is the source of religious authority
the Pope is the source of religious authority
God had already determined everyone's salvation
they recognized and practiced the seven sacraments
25
Which of the following new technologies did not assist exploration in the 1400s?
steam engine
astrolabe
gridded maps
compass
26
What aspect of Greek culture is NOT evident in Western society today?
architecture
religion
philosophy
gov't
27
Which is the largest Muslim sect?
Sunni
Umayyad
Shi'a
Suffi
28
Who forced Galileo to recant?
absolute rulers of Europe
English government
Italian government
Catholic Church
29
Which culture did Justinian and the Byzantines preserve?
persian
mesopotamian and egyptian
germanic
greek and roman
30
What was the route called that carried slaves from Africa to the Americas?
Middle Way
Middle Passage
Underground Railroad
Eightfold Path
31
What did the success of triangular trade depend upon?
industrialization of the South American colonies
political independence of the Caribbean nations
emphasis on free trade in European nations
slave trade in Western Hemisphere
32
In the 1600s, why were Europeans interested in Africa?
relocate their factories close to cheap labor
market for agricultural goods
establish collective security arrangements
obtain workers for the Americas
33
Why is the posting of the 95 Theses important?
Luther was executed
the Catholic Church continued selling indulgences
it marked the beginning of the was between Germany & France
started the Protestant Reformation
34
Constantinople and the Byzantines fell to which other empire?
Roman
Persian
Frankish
Ottoman
35
Which explorer allowed China to come into contact with other cultures?
Xi Jinping
Mao Zedong
Ching Shih
Zheng He
36
Which period of peace lasted from Augustus's reign to AD 180?
Second Triumvirate
Pax Romana
Latifundia
civis Romana
37
How were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca similar?
advanced societies before arrival of Europeans
strongly influenced by Asia and Africa
established trade with the Pacific Rim
large but not well organized
38
Who is the first person credited with circumnavigating the globe?
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
Amerigo Vespucci
39
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
People were not interested in the Church
The Church was a unifying and stable force
It encouraged people to question authority
Church leaders were only involved in spiritual matters
40
Which historical period was created by the conquests of Alexander the Great?
Age of Pericles
Macedonian Age
Hellenistic Era
Dark Ages
41
Which of the following did the Aztec, Inca, and Maya develop?
monotheistic religions
codified laws
strong navys
arts and architecture
42
Which of the following was not a reason from the end of the Middle Ages?
Commercial Revolution
Hundred Years War
Fedualism
Bubonic Plague
43
What was Newton's theory about planetary motion?
based on the angle of the earth's axis
based on magnetic pull
based on gravitational pull
based on divine spirits
44
Which statement explains the long-term significance of Columbus's travels?
his travels started a cultural exchange between 2 hemispheres
he was the first to circumnavigate the globe
he was a positive model for interactions with natives
his calculations of distance served as the basis for our maps
45
Which empire served as the road block for Europeans along the silk roads, forcing them to find sea routes?
Ottoman
Byzantine
Mongol
Persian
46
Which French explorer set up fur trading settlements in Canada?
Samuel de Champlain
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
47
Why was Hammurabi's Code important?
treated citizens and slaves equal
recorded laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
recorded planting and harvesting seasons
48
How are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism NOT similar?
originated in Middle East
monotheistic
Jesus is recognized in some way
Mecca is a holy city
49
What was the importance of Galileo's writings?
developed astrolabe
supported gravity with telescope
supported geocentric theory with telescope
supported heliocentric theory with telescope
50
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
interest in exploration
religious domination of the Middle Ages
art, learning, culture from antiquity
Golden Age of the Gupta Empire
51
How were the Maya and Aztec similar?
lacked a strong central government
little evidence of urbanization
used military weapons superior to Europeans
built pyramids and had a calendar
52
Which of the following did Islamic scholars NOT do?
advanced medical ideas
create a standard number system
create a standard alphabet
preserved Greek knowledge
53
Most of the land in the New World was claimed by which European country?
France
England
Portugal
Spain
54
Which of the following was an inspiration for exploration?
seeking adventure after reading about Ibn Battuta
spreading Christianity to the Holy Land
seeking adventure after reading about Marco Polo
trying to find new medicine
55
What happens to Native Americans because of European disease?
nothing happened - Natives had immunity
Natives spread diseases to Europeans
only a few died
90% of them died
56
What would be an example of an economic impact of the Columbian Exchange?
Ottoman takeover of Byzantine Empire
development of Trans-Atlantic Trade
development of feudalism in Europe
Japanese isolation under Tokugawa
57
How did ideas from the Scientific Revolution influence Europe?
new way to support the core beliefs of the church
new way to verify civil liberties
new way to authenticate historical facts
new way to view humankind's place in the universe
58
What was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?
Catholic Church accepted new Protestant faiths
power of Catholic Church was weakened
increase in military dictatorship
Martin Luther became Pope
59
Which previous scientist's work was Newton's work based on?
Kepler's theory of planetary motion
Bessemer's ideas of making stronger steel
Malthus's population growth theory
Hooke's use of microscope to study cells
60
The Byzantine law code served as the basis for most ____________.
European legal systems
African trade agreements
Indian religious ceremonies
principles of Chinese gov't
61
Why were Europeans interested in finding new routes to Asia?
because of Christian missionaries
because of the development of manufacturing sites
because of attempts to find gold and silver
because of the spice trade
62
What did the Eastern Roman Empire become after the fall of the West?
Byzantine Empire
Russian Empire
Mongol Empire
Safavid Empire
63
Complete the analogy: Pizarro:Incas::Cortez:_____________
Cherokee
Olmec
Aztec
Maya
64
How do the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism compare?
common belief in gov't
common belief in the caste system
common belief in god
common belief in reincarnation
65
Which factor enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy?
socialiasm
no contact with the Byzantine Empire
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
shrinking middle class
66
What are the origins of Islam?
teachings of the apostles
writings of Confucius
Buddha's search for enlightenment
teachings of Muhammad
67
Which device would be used to determine latitude while at sea?
astrolabe
compass
sextant
caravel
68
Which event led to many Native Americans contracting smallpox and dying?
Protestant Reformation
Great War
Glorious Revolution
Columbian Exchange

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