World History Semester Exam Flashcards | StudBud
  • 21
    What was an important effect of trade along the Silk Road?
    • Chinese religions became popular among Romans.
    • Farming methods in the steppes of Central Asia improved.
    • Roman leaders attempted to invade China.
    • An exchange of goods occurred between East Asia and Europe.
  • 22
    Which condition contributed to the development of Confucian thought during the late Zhou dynasty in China?
    • Contact across the Silk Road encouraged the spread of Confucianism.
    • Fighting between nobles encouraged teaching of greater peace and harmony.
    • Chinese rulers believed that people were basically evil.
    • Missionaries from India brought new ideas.
  • 23
    What right did King John of England grant to freemen in the Magna Carta in 1215?
    • freedom of religion
    • free speech
    • prohibition of torture
    • trial by jury
  • 24
    Which factor most contributed to the decline of Rome?
    • over-reliance on troops recruited from non-Roman peoples
    • climate change
    • the decay of Roman engineering skills
    • changing patterns of trade
  • 25
    Which of the following identifies an important consequence of the rise of the Islamic caliphates?
    • The practice of slavery spread to the Americas.
    • Jews and Christians were expelled from Islamic lands.
    • Muslim scholars made important advances in mathematics and science.
    • Muslim artists excelled in painting scenes of people from the Quran.
  • 26
    The need for people to live together in communities during the Neolithic Revolution led to —
    • a general belief in one God
    • widespread declines in population
    • a greater variety of nomadic lifestyles
    • the rise of more organized governments
  • 27
    What is one thing that was true of natural resources in Ancient Egypt.
    • the Nile River delta had greater mineral resources than Upper Egypt
    • the availability of mineral resources discouraged trade with neighbors
    • mining was more important than farming to the economy of ancient Egypt
    • ancient Egyptians benefited from local mineral resources, especially gold
  • 28
    What influence did geography have on the development of ancient Greece?
    • It promoted wheat farming throughout Greece.
    • It discouraged trade by sea.
    • It led to the formation of independent city-states.
    • It encouraged the rise of monotheism.
  • 29
    Which right did free women enjoy in ancient Rome?
    • They could possess their own property and make wills.
    • They could be elected as a tribune or consul.
    • They were not subject to their husband’s authority.
    • They generally married without the consent of their parents.
  • 30
    How did the Hundred Years’ War bring change to medieval Europe?
    • English and French monarchs increased their powers with new methods of war.
    • Europeans turned to the Papacy to restore the peace.
    • Armed knights frequently defeated common foot soldiers; Nobles' power grew.
    • The long conflict led to the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
  • 31
    Ancient India, Israel and Rome were similar in that each —
    • adopted democracy as their form of government
    • saw the development of one or more major religious movements
    • encouraged the spread of Christianity
    • established major empires that dominated the Mediterranean region
  • 32
    Which religion teaches that people are born into their position in society based upon their deeds in a previous life?
    • Confucianism
    • Judaism
    • Sikhism
    • Hinduism
  • 33
    The primary characteristic of a republic is the presence of a government —
    • ruled by one political party
    • lacking in citizenship participation
    • by a hereditary monarch
    • by elected representatives
  • 34
    Which factor most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages?
    • common faith in the same religion
    • similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
    • a common vernacular language
    • allegiance to the same political ruler
  • 35
    Which right was enjoyed by the citizens of ancient Athens but not extended to non-citizens (women, foreigners, slaves)?
    • the right to participate in the meetings of the citizens’ assembly
    • the right to worship the gods freely
    • the right to attend school
    • the right to serve in the Athenian army
  • 36
    Which city-state first introduced democracy, built the Parthenon, and became home to philosophers like Socrates?
    • Babylon
    • Sparta
    • Athens
    • Rome
  • 37
    One feature of the Bubonic Plague, also known as the “Black Death” is —
    • was the worst disease in human history
    • took centuries to spread across Western Europe
    • generally followed the routes of sailing vessels as it spread
    • left most areas of Western Europe untouched
  • 38
    What is one feature shared by many early civilizations?
    • They were located in elevated areas where summers were cooler.
    • They were located along river valleys with fertile soil.
    • They were located on the same landmass because communication was easier.
    • They were located near major coal and iron resources.
  • 39
    The dispute between Sunnis and Shiites has influence on the Islamic world. Where did the difference originate?
    • an argument over whether non-believers could be accepted into the Islam
    • a controversy over who should succeed Mohammed after his death
    • a disagreement over whether to follow the Quran or other holy books
    • a dispute after Mohammed’s death over whether there is one God or many gods
  • 40
    Which religion became established in West Africa as a result of the gold-salt trade across the Sahara?
    • Judaism
    • Animism
    • Christianity
    • Islam
  • 41
    Which civilization focused on architecture with public spaces where people could meet and talk as equals in a democracy?
    • Roman
    • Islamic
    • Egyptian
    • Greek
  • 42
    The technological advances of the compass, gunpowder, and printing had their roots in the —
    • Ottoman Empire in the Middle East
    • Sikh religion of Northern India
    • Tang and Song Dynasties of China
    • Mughal Empire in India
  • 43
    Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?
    • A single culture came to dominate ancient society.
    • Hunter-gatherers learned to control fire.
    • Ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food.
    • Permanent settlements developed in river valleys.
  • 44
    Which of the following describes the achievements of Joan of Arc?
    • She led French troops in battle, rallied support for the heir to the throne
    • She sailed with Robert de la Salle to the Americas.
    • She led the movement in France for women’s suffrage.
    • She established a school for noble girls in Paris
  • 45
    What role did Arab merchants play in spreading Islam to societies in Europe, Asia, and North Africa?
    • Arab merchants often paid non-believers to convert to Islam.
    • Arab merchants acted as secret missionaries to win over non-believers.
    • Arab merchants forcibly converted non-believers to Islam.
    • Merchants brought news of their religion as they traded in different areas.
  • 46
    What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?
    • The Crusades brought European influence to Africa.
    • The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into medieval Europe.
    • The Crusades promoted the idea of religious freedom.
    • The Crusades strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe.
  • 47
    Which of these characteristics was shared by Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians alike?
    • faith that Jesus acted to redeem humankind
    • use of Latin as the language of prayer
    • belief that the Pope is the head of the Church
    • belief that a political leader should appoint the head of the Church
  • 48
    Which change in China resulted from the Mongol conquest?
    • Confucian teachings were ignored.
    • The Emperor of China abandoned his claim to the Mandate of Heaven.
    • Northern and Southern China were reunited.
    • Women attained equality with men.
  • 49
    In what way were the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618–907) and the Song Dynasty (A.D. 960–1279) in China similar?
    • Both built large overseas empires.
    • Both made innovations in the arts, sciences, and mathematics.
    • Both developed a government based on elected representatives.
    • Both encouraged equality for women in society.
  • 50
    Which group of religions is monotheistic?
    • Judaism, Christianity and Islam
    • Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity
    • Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism
    • Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism