Which statement about the Great Schism is correct?

It was caused by both Spiritual Disagreements and Struggles for power

Which of the following BEST explains Western Europe following Charlemagne's death in 814?

Fell into political turmoil and went back to feudalism

What effect did the Bubonic Plague have on European feudalism?

it sped up Feudalism's decline due to dependence on peasant labor

Which of the following contributed to the rise of the Aztec Empire?

They collected tributes (payments) from people they conquered

What is the best title for the diagram?

Changes during the Neolithic Revolution

Which statement describes iconoclasm, the policy instituted by Byzantine Emperor Leo III in the 720s?

opposed the worship of religious icons, images and paintings.

What is meant by Machiavelli's belief that "the end justifies the means"?

Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state

Why are the Olmecs considered the first complex society in Mesoamerica?

developed the regions first written language & number system

What was the effect of the expensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200s?

significant increases in trade and travel

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe & Asia

How did the Athenian and Spartan governments differ?

All Athenians could attend the Assembly

Pope Leo III's appointment of Charlemagne as Emperor of Rome signified all EXCEPT

It sparked division between Germanic powers, Church, and Roman Empire

Leonardo da Vinci is described as a "Renaissance Man" because

not only a painter - scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, etc.

How did ancient Judaism differ from neighboring religions?

Judaism was monotheistic; other religions were polytheistic

What helped the Byzantines created a cultural identity separate from that of the Roman Empire?

the rise of the Orthodox Church

How did Renaissance Art differ from Medieval Art?

It was more realistic & had 3 dimensions

Why did many people in Southeast Asia convert to Islam?

converts were offered both social and economic advantages

Why was the Silk Road important?

It facilitated culture exchange between Asia and the Middle East.

What was one of the long-term effects of the Crusades?

Relations between Islamic & Christian cultures were damaged immeasurably

What change in European society was NOT caused by Gutenberg's printing press during the Renaissance?

Most books were printed in German, leading to an increase in German speaker

What economic factors helped cause the decline of the Western Roman Empire?

high food prices, trade deficits, and inflation

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1
Which statement about the Great Schism is correct?
It was caused by the Pope's excommunication of Martin Luther
It was caused by both Spiritual Disagreements and Struggles for power
It began when the Byzantine Empire allied itself with the Abbbasid Calphate
it began when Pope authorized the sale of indulgences
2
Which of the following BEST explains Western Europe following Charlemagne's death in 814?
moved away from feudal system and eventually divided into nation states
Charlemagne's successors created alliances with the Vikings & expanded
firmly controlled by Charlemagne's heirs for several generations
Fell into political turmoil and went back to feudalism
3
What effect did the Bubonic Plague have on European feudalism?
It contributed to the rise of feudalism, survivors banded together
It promoted the growth of private hospitals, started as sick house for rich
it sped up Feudalism's decline due to dependence on peasant labor
refugees migrated to the country, successful manors grow into cities
4
A key difference between societies in N. American & sub-Saharan Africa that helped explain different social patterns
Lineage Groups
Access to Natural Resources
The influence of Islam
Nomadic Culture
5
Although very wealthy during its time due to the salt and gold trade, Songhai fell due to what innovation
Shipping
Disease
Trans-Atlantic Trade
Gunpowder
6
What does the map illustrate?
The Silk Road Network
Bantu Migration Patterns
The Spread of Buddhism
Muslim trade routes
7
Which early society is described in this excerpt?
Babylonian
Egyptian
Athenian
Spartan
8
Which of the following contributed to the rise of the Aztec Empire?
They collected tributes (payments) from people they conquered
They had the ability to speak multiple languages
They used simple farming techniques
They acquired (got) a lot of wealth from Aztec art
9
What is the best title for the diagram?
Elements of Belief Systems
Benefits of the Counter Revolution
Changes during the Neolithic Revolution
Characteristics of Classical Civilizations
10
A technological feature shared by the Mayans, Aztec, and Inca Empires was
human sacrifice
a calendar
a compass
written language
11
Which statement describes iconoclasm, the policy instituted by Byzantine Emperor Leo III in the 720s?
encouraged lay people to read & interpret scripture themselves
encouraged local artisans to create ornate religions icons and images
opposed the worship of religious icons, images and paintings.
supported worship of icons, images & paintings
12
What is meant by Machiavelli's belief that "the end justifies the means"?
Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible
Leaders must always act for the common good
The general public always acts in its own best interest
Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state
13
Why are the Olmecs considered the first complex society in Mesoamerica?
developed the regions first written language & number system
first to develop a medical tradition
first hunters and collectors of the region
originally migrated from W. Europe & settled the region before others
14
What was the effect of the expensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200s?
expansion of Japanese cultural traditions
significant increases in trade and travel
development of a common language
adoption of Confucian ideas and practices
15
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
Many European Scholars had migrated to this area
Merchants supported the Green Revolution
Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe & Asia
16
How did the Athenian and Spartan governments differ?
Spartan officials were elected by the people
Spartan women could participate in governmnent
Rulers in Athens were elected for life
All Athenians could attend the Assembly
17
Pope Leo III's appointment of Charlemagne as Emperor of Rome signified all EXCEPT
The Pope's power to grant power to Kings
Protection of the Catholic Church by the most powerful ruler in Europe
It sparked division between Germanic powers, Church, and Roman Empire
Political reunification of Rome
18
What was the two hundred period of stability in Rome, beginning with the reign of Emperor Augustus?
The Pax Romana
The Christian Ascendancy
The Hellenistic Period
The Julian Era
19
Leonardo da Vinci is described as a "Renaissance Man" because
famous during the Renaissance
not only a painter - scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, etc.
refused to participate in the growing interest in science, art & literature
encouraged to take up the priesthood and spread Christianity
20
Which of the following religions is based on reincarnation, moksha and dharma in the caste system?
Confucianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
21
How did ancient Judaism differ from neighboring religions?
Judaism recruited new members; other religions did not
Judaism was monotheistic; other religions were polytheistic
Judaism gave women equal rights; other religions treated women unfairly
Judaism embraced founding stories; other religions were based on action
22
What helped the Byzantines created a cultural identity separate from that of the Roman Empire?
the rise of the Orthodox Church
Justinian I's conversion to Christianity
the legal traditions they followed
their defeat by the Ottomans
23
How did Renaissance Art differ from Medieval Art?
It was more Godly
It portrayed religious subjects
It was more biblical
It was more realistic & had 3 dimensions
24
What happened to the Hagia Sophia after Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Turks?
it was converted into a mosque
it became the Sultan's palace
it was destroyed by invading forces
it was abandoned for centuries
25
Which of the following provided the MOST societal stability during the Middle Ages in Europe?
The Holy Roman Empire
The House of Hapsburg
The Carolingian Dynasty
The Roman Catholic Church
26
Why did many people in Southeast Asia convert to Islam?
citizens were banned from society if they did not convert
Those who agreed to convert were offered forgiveness of all personal debts.
governments threatened military action against those who did not convert
converts were offered both social and economic advantages
27
In 449 BCE, government leaders collected Rome's most important laws & codified them - What were they called?
Magna Carta
Twelve Tables
Code of Hammurabi
Code of Justinian
28
Why was the Silk Road important?
It facilitated the spread of Judaism from China to the rest of the World.
It facilitated the spread of Islam from China to the rest of the World.
It facilitated culture exchange between Asia and the Middle East.
facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Americas.
29
Select the appropriate order for the establishment of the three West African Kingdoms
Ghana --> Mali --> Songhai
Mali --> Songhai --> Ghana
Songhai --> Ghana --> Mali
Mali --> Songhai --> Ghana
30
What was one of the long-term effects of the Crusades?
Christian forces continually occupied Jerusalem after the 1st crusade
Islamic forces were forced to retreat to the Arabian Peninsula
Islamic and Christian culture worked together & formed lasting alliances
Relations between Islamic & Christian cultures were damaged immeasurably
31
Which Greek philosopher introduced a new method of teaching that depended on asking probing questions to think logically
Plato
Dante
Socrates
Herodotus
32
What group in the Feudal Hierarchy that provided protections to the King upon demand and acquired food from the peasants
Vassal
Lord
Knight
Pope
33
Mansa Musa's trip to Mecca signifies which of the two pillars of the Islamic faith?
Prayer and Pilgrimage
Alms giving and fasting
Pilgrimage and Alms giving
Fasting and Prayer
34
What change in European society was NOT caused by Gutenberg's printing press during the Renaissance?
large numbers of people exposed to the ideas of the Protestant Reformers
cheaper and faster production of books encourages increase in literacy
Most books were printed in German, leading to an increase in German speaker
made communication easier, leading to scientific advancements
35
What economic factors helped cause the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
low farm production and over-reliance on foreign trade
excess farm production and low interest rates
multiple currencies, low food prices, and trade barriers
high food prices, trade deficits, and inflation

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