stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Geography/History 8 Final Exam Review Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Geography/History 8 Final Exam Review
Geography/History 8 Final Exam Review
100 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
894 plays
A review of G/H 8 #history
Flashcards
100 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
100
Answers
1
True or False: Women were educated in Aztec culture.
False
True
2
Wat Tyler was a leader of this rebellion in Europe.
Protestant Reformation
Peasants' Revolts
Ciompi Revolt
Tigre Rebellions
3
Millions of Europeans died as a result of this between 1346 and 1350.
Measles
The Bubonic Plague
Cat Scratch Fever
Salmonella
4
The process of making observations, experimenting, & drawing conclusions based on evidence.
The Scientific Procedure
The Investigation Method
Da Vinci's Device
The Scientific Method
5
Southern Barbarians
refers to which group of Europeans?
Welsh
Portuguese
Dutch
Spanish
6
Prior to 711 CE, what religion was practiced on the Iberian Peninsula? (Spain & Portugal)
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
7
Which of the following was Japan's
MAIN
food source during the Edo period?
Beef
Fish
Rice
Seaweed
8
The works of this Roman politician and lawyer was the basis of civic humanism
Tragan
Romulus
Nero
Cicero
9
Why were merchants the lowest class in Edo Japan?
Because they travelled from town to town
Because they profited of the work of others
Because samurais didn't like them
Because they had been shamed into becoming merchants
10
The richest
calpolli
in Tenochtitlan
Nobles
Artisans
Priests
Merchants
11
Which invention led to a greater spread of knowledge and information?
Women's suffrage
The printing press
The messenger pigeon
Bicycles
12
Japan was of interest to the Americans because...
Geographical Location
Sushi
Economics
Culture
13
TRUE OR FALSE: The church followed a hierarchical system during the Renaissance & Middle Ages.
False
True
14
Compared to his first journey, was Columbus' second voyage larger, or smaller?
Smaller
Larger
15
Which of the following is a step from the Conquistador Secret Formula?
They would defend the indigenous group from other groups
Form a democratic government with the indigenous people
They would avoid the most powerful group in the area.
The second-in-command would lead the next expedition.
16
Fill in the blank: The Aztec Emperor was elected, it wasn't a _________ position.
God-Given
Stolen
Hereditary
Gifted
17
This controversial practice was a defining characteristic of the Aztec society
Human Sacrifice
Artistry
Tributes
Conquest
18
Prior to the Renaissance, this practice was illegal in universities.
Astronomy
Midwifery
Dissection
Bisection
19
Fill in the Blanks: Christopher Columbus was from ___, but explored for ___.
France, Spain
Spain, England
Spain, Italy
Italy, Spain
20
How did the Meiji government increase the power of the emperor and his council?
Move the Imperial Palace from Kyoto to Tokyo/Edo.
"Encourage" daimyo to turn over their lands to the state.
Abolish the samurai system in favour of a conscript army.
Give the emperor the status of a god.
21
Achieving success on the battlefield was important because...
It allowed for social mobility
It showed the strength of the warrior
It was a blood sacrifice to the gods
It brought more slaves into Tenochtitlan
22
Commodore Perry arrived in Japan with a letter regarding trade from which American president?
Abraham Lincoln
Millard Fillmore
George Washington
James K. Polk
23
This leader launched the Crusades in 1095, with a speech at the Council of Clermont.
Richard the Lionheart
Godfrey of Bouillion
Pope Urban II
Pope John Paul II
24
Worldviews
is best defined as...
An individual's perspective on world events
A way of looking at the world
A tool used to examine latitudinal lines on a globe
Beliefs about life/universe held by individuals or groups
25
Why were the Aztecs susceptible to smallpox?
It was a common disease in Mexico
They had never been exposed to it, and had no immunity
They had been cursed by their gods
It was transmitted through poisoned water
26
Which social class was eliminated during the Meiji Restoration, because of the conscript army?
Merchants
Daimyo
Farmers
Samurai
27
Which of the following was ranked the highest in Japan's feudal pyramid?
Artisan
Eta
Peasant
Ronin
28
The Medici family were great patrons. This term means...
A person of great power
A person who owes a lot of money to a bank
A person who pays artists to produce works
A person who acts as a go-between or mediator
29
Which shogun resigned from his position, but petitioned the emperor to take over power?
Ieyoshi
Ieyasu
Iemitsu
Yoshinobu
30
Why were the
floating worlds
closely watched by the shogun?
He was afraid of the masks in noh performances.
He was worried that the actors were plotting against him.
He couldn't dance, and didn't want anyone else to.
He was afraid the samurai were wasting their time/money.
31
Which of the following was not a positive development during Spain's time as al-Andalus?
Religious Tolerance
Independent Principalities
Great Centres of Learning
Development of National Identity
32
How did Japan deal withe the lack of arable land?
Removing vegetables from their diet
Raiding other cultures
Development of rice terraces
Relying on trade
33
The Aztecs decided where to build
Tenochtilan
based on a prophecy from...
Amateratsu
Mexica
Huitzilopochtli
Quetzalcoatl
34
Fill in the Blank: Japan views their society as ______________.
Homogenous
Heterogenous
35
The Japanese emperor is believed to be a descendant of...
Naruto
Izanami
Amaterasu
Kami
36
True or False: Slavery was illegal in Aztec society
True
False
37
Which of the following is NOT a subject introduced by humanists?
Aesthetics
Eloquence
Physical Training
Rhetoric
38
Prince Mutsuhito selected
Meiji
as his regnal, or royal, name. What does
Meiji
mean in English?
Bright Leader
Leader of the True Faith
Gifted Rule
Enlightened Rule
39
In the late 1700s and early 1800s, 1/3 of Japan's population died from what?
Scurvy
Smallpox
Splinters
Starvation
40
A
bakuhan
system of government involves...
A single level of government
A tyrannical ruler
Two levels of government
A bipartisan system
41
Important primary sources for our understanding of Aztec worldview
Websites
Codex/Codices
Spanish Diaries
Petroglyphs
42
True or False: Nobles attended the
telpochcalli
school.
True
False
43
Which of the following was allowed to be imported to Japan after 1720?
European clothing
European weapons
European horses
European books
44
Japan's indigenous group is known as...
The Eta
The Ninjas
The Ronin
The Ainu
45
TRUE OR FALSE: Japanese commoners could have last names after the Five Charter Oath.
False
True
46
Fill in the blank: The Greek and Roman civilizations are known as ____ civilizations.
Ancient
Modern
Classical
Prehistoric
47
True or False: Women in rural Japan had more freedoms than upper class women.
False
True
48
in 1517, Martin Luther published the
95 Theses
. This "started" which major event?
Catholic Counter-Reformation
Protestant Revolution
Ciompi Revolt
Protestant Reformation
49
Gutenberg is responsible for which major invention of the Renaissance?
Matchlock firearms
Caravel
Back-staff
Printing Press
50
Which of the following was not a contributing religion to Japan's spiritual beliefs?
Shamanism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shintoism
51
Fill in the blank: The growth of towns led to the emergence of a _____________ class.
Merchant/Middle
Artisan
Educated
Feline
52
What are the 4Gs of Spanish Worldview?
God, Gold, Government, Glory
God, Glory, Gold, Geography
Geography, Grapes, Gold, God
Gold, Glory, Government, Geography
53
Why were the Dutch allowed to stay in Nagasaki?
They had helped the shogun during a war with Russia
They had promised to convert to Shintoism
They had no plans to convert Japanese to Christianity
They had brought a lot of satsumas as gifts
54
The Battle of Chioggia was significant because...
It secured Florence as the naval leader in Italy
It secured Venice as the naval leader in Italy
It secured Venice as the financial leader in Italy
It secured Florence as the financial leader in Italy
55
Machiavelli is known for which of the following concepts?
A prince must listen to his subjects
A good prince does not always act as a good man.
Violence is not the means by which to rule
A ruler should be kind and just.
56
What is a
calpolli
?
A family clan that lives in the same neighbourhood.
A group of like-minded merchants.
The name for Aztec schools.
A Central American pastry.
57
Besides trading goods, Aztec Merchants would also do what when visiting other civilizations?
Steal their donkeys
Spy on their fortifications
Share their own culture
58
Prior to the Renaissance, this institution provided the majority of education.
Muslim Caliphate
Agnostic Scholars
The Protestant Church
The Catholic Church
59
Why did the Spanish think they needed to spread Catholicism?
It was their duty to convert to save people's souls.
To prevent a future Reconquista
To prevent the spread of Islam.
To educate the masses.
60
During the Renaissance, this book influenced architects to include classical features.
De Architectonica
Castrum Felinius Architectura
De Architectura
Et Laminas Tectonica Limitum
61
True or False: The Spanish were wholly responsible for the conquest of the Aztecs.
False
True
62
Japan is an
archipelago,
which is defined as...
A pelican-like bird
A volcanic land mass
A mountainous region
A chain of islands
63
The Spanish Inquisition was...
A popular quiz show in the 1500s.
A court system that put non-Catholics on trial.
Never expected.
A court system that put exclusively Muslims on trial.
64
Which of the following is a characteristic of feudalism?
The entire society was governed by fluffy kittens
People were born into a level of society and stayed there
It was based on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Lords allowed their tenants to help make decisions
65
The hinterland is the name for the area surrounding which of the following?
Monasteries
Bailiwick
Fiefdoms
City States
66
The first European country to become involved in organized exploration.
Spain
Italy
England
Portugal
67
Which is NOT one of the five characteristics of an ideal Aztec citizen?
Obedience
Self-Sacrifice
Modesty
Intelligence
68
The practice of charging interest when loaning money is known as...
Usupery
Good Business
Usury
Scamming
69
Christianity was forbidden by the shogun because...
A Christian missionary had made fun of him once.
It gave too much freedom to the peasants.
He thought this was Amaterasu testing his power.
It threatened his authority.
70
What was the name of the Aztec emperor at the time of European contact?
Texacoco
Moctezuma II
Huitzilopochtli
Meiji
71
A tithe is...
A portion of crops/percentage of earnings paid to the Church
Slips that reduced time people would be punished for sins
A disease that spreads rapidly
A kitten god
72
Why were mountains an important part of Aztec culture?
They provided protection against invasion
They were a fresh water source
They believed they brought them closer to their gods
They looked like their temples
73
Aztec Warriors collected tributes after winning battles. Which is NOT an example of a tribute?
Slaves/Prisoners
Textiles
Jewellery
Rum
74
True or False: Humanists were never religious
True
False
75
A characteristic shared by all civilizations studied this year is...
Forms of Sumptuary Laws
Polytheistic Religion
Freedom of Expression
Rigid Social Hierarchies
76
The actions/attitudes of a nation whose goal is to increase its power and territory
Mercantilism
Colonialism
Expansionism
Imperialism
77
The overland trade route from Europe to Asia was known as...
The Pepper Path
Bullion Boulevard
The Silk Road
The Spice Road
78
During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Catholic Church supported a ______________ model.
Geocentric
Heliocentric
Cosmocentric
Felinecentric
79
Which country was successful in breaking Japan's self-imposed isolation?
The United States of America
Great Britain
Portugal
The Netherlands
80
The
Reconquista
started...
In southern territories and move North.
In Portugal, and moved East.
In France, and moved West.
In northern territories and moved South.
81
The City of Women
was written by...
Elizabeth Tudor
Christine de Pisan
Isabella D'Este
Walter Raleigh
82
Which social class had more freedoms in society: Freemen or Serfs?
Freemen
Serfs
83
The Aztecs called their Emperor the "Huey Tlatoani" - what does this translate to in English?
The Great Maize Grower
The One Who Speaks with God
Golden One
The Great Speaker
84
Which of the following is NOT a law followed by Edo peasants?
Peasants could not own property
Peasants could not own weapons
Peasants were forbidden to smoke or drink
Peasants could not wear clothing made of silk
85
Why did the Americans want to open trade with the Japanese?
The Americans wanted to visit places like Mount Fuji and Edo
Japan had reached out to the Americans first
Japan had goods that would sell on the American market
American ships needed to dock in Japanese ports
86
Which of the following is NOT an element of worldview?
Economy
Knowledge
Religion
Geography
87
Which Spanish weapon was the most surprising to Aztec warriors?
Halberds
Nuclear Weapons
Muskets
Swords
88
Fill in the blank: In the Middle Ages, ________ was the most commonly practiced religion.
Protestantism
Islam
Catholicism
Judaism
89
In which country did the Renaissance originate?
Italy
Spain
Greece
Portugal
90
The Japanese written language,
kana
, is derived from...
Tibetan characters
Chinese characters
Korean characters
Russian characters
91
The common language spoken in a region, i.e., French or English
Academic
Slang
Colloquial
Vernacular
92
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Aztec Emperor?
Commander of the Army
Chief Priest
Diplomat
Head of State
93
TRUE OR FALSE: Tokugawa Hidetata stepped down voluntarily.
FALSE
TRUE
94
What was the main reason for Spain's interest in exploration?
To increase their wealth
To increase geographical control
To gain glory
Spread religion
95
Hidalgos
are...
Lower Spanish nobles who had no land and no status in Spain
Spanish cowboys who wore jangly boots
High class Spanish nobles who were absentee landlords
Labourers who worked on farms in Spain
96
Renaissance artists were interested in portraying the beauty of the ________ world
Natural
Heavenly
Supernatural
Physical
97
Which group of people suffered the most because of Renaissance exploration in the Americas?
Serfs
Explorers
Indigenous groups
Conquistadors
98
Which group took inspiration from classical civilizations in their art?
Architects
Writers
Sculptors
Painters
99
In Edo Japan,
Seppuku
was considered...
A practice only performed at certain times of the year
An honorable alternative to humiliation or public shame
A disgusting, outdated practice
An alternative to execution
100
Girolamo Savonarola spoke out against which church practice?
Excommunication
Tithes
Vanities
Indulgences
