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WORLD HISTORY FINAL EXAM
WORLD HISTORY FINAL EXAM
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1
Which civilization is associated with Christianity, extensive road system and the use of arches and domes?
Phoenician
Roman
Greek
Babylonian
2
“If a man destroys the eye of another man, his eye shall be destroyed.” This excerpt means...
The punishment should fit the crime (lex talionis).
One will go to heaven or hell depending on how one behaves in life.
A person’s punishment depends solely on their status.
A person should not put another person to death.
3
Dante and Petrarch spread their ideas to the common people by writing in the local language.
False
True
4
Peasants
worked
the land and
Knights
fought
.
False
True
5
The main goal of the counter-reformation was to purify and strengthen the Catholic Church and stop Protestantism.
False
True
6
Who was the prophet who founded Islam?
Ibn Battuta
Muhammad
Abu Bakr
Mehmed II
7
Which words describe Sparta?
Literature and Art
Politics and Religion
Military and Strategy
Philosophy and Science
8
During the Reformation the power of the Catholic church
increased
.
False
True
9
The Mongol Empire was the smallest unified land empire in history.
True
False
10
Athens was a direct democracy while Rome was a republic.
True
False
11
What geographic feature impacted the development of Greece
High steppe allowed for large pastoral herds
Monsoons made frequent floods
Deserts protected Greece from invasion
Mountains isolated cities
12
Why was Empress Theodora significant to the Byzantine Empire
She was Justinian’s close advisor and influenced the laws
She convinced Justinian to convert to Christianity
She was the inspiration for the creation of mosaics
She was the first female ruler in Byzantine history
13
How do we know that the people of the Indus Valley traded with the Sumerians?
Indus seals were found in Sumer and Sumerian items in the Indus Valley.
Indus Valley plumbing tools were found in Sumer.
Both civilizations’ boats were found in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.
Sumerian bronze artifacts were found in the Indus Valley ruins.
14
After the fall of the Roman Empire, different dialects developed and new languages were created.
False
True
15
When God knows in advance who will have salvation it is called...
Lutheranism
Catholicism
indulgences
predestination
16
Why Constantinople was so wealthy?
It carried out successful conquests against the former Roman Empire.
The use of the Justinian Code protected the rich against peasant revolts.
The city’s location on key water routes made it a center of trade
Constantinople formed an alliance with the wealthier empire of Russia.
17
In the Middle Ages, the Christian Church provided...
feelings of safety and security
tools for stealing from other religions
glory and riches for peasants
social mobility
18
What disagreement led to the Great Schism in the Christian Church
Who was the supreme leader of the church
The nature of Christ and the Holy Trinity
How to punish heretics
What language must be used in church services
19
Who is associated with conquering Greece, Egypt, and Persia and spread Hellenistic culture
Hammurabi
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
20
Martin Luther protested against the selling of predestination, theses, and doctrines.
False
True
21
Henry VIII left the Catholic church because...
he needed a divorce and to remarry
he did not like their songs in Latin
he agreed with Calvinism
he did not like indulgences
22
Because of the Pax Romana, the
Roman
Empire
...
Shrank in size and wealth
experienced a period of peace and prosperity
Survived Barbarian tribe invasions
experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions
23
The goal of the Jesuits was to find and punish all heretics!
False
True
24
How did Geography impact the Development of Rome?
Rome's location allowed control of the Med through military and trade.
Rivers in the northern part protected Rome from outside invaders
Prohibited trade with other societies in Asia and the Mediterranean world.
Limited farmland meant Rome could not grow crops
25
Theory of motion and gravity is associated with...
Donatello
Copernicus
Newton
Kepler
26
Even kings had to pay 10% tithe to the Church... thus illustrating the power of the Catholic Church.
False
True
27
Serfs found freedoms in towns/cities because of the alternate job opportunities.
False
True
28
Manor systems kind of replaced cites in the Middle Ages in what way?
Manors were central trade areas for the whole world
apartment complexes were on the Manor
they did not really replace cities in any way
everything a person needed was at the Manor
29
The first emperor of the
Roman
Empire
was...
Julius Caesar
Marc Antony
Augustus Caesar
Pericles
30
What was a result of the Hellenistic Civilization?
Military Strength
Cultural Diffusion
Geographic Isolation
Urbanization
31
Describe the relationship of both the manorial system and feudalism in the Middle Ages.
manorial system was a political system, while feudalism was an economic
Feudalism was founded as a system of classifying people based on religion
The manorial system was based upon military rule in one’s family.
The manorial system was economic, while feudalism was social political
32
The main goal for Europeans during the Crusades was to recover Jerusalem and Holy Lands from Muslims.
True
False
33
Why do we know less about Indian civilizations?
We cannot decipher their writing system.
They didn't interact or trade with other peoples.
They were less important and inventive than others.
They did not last very long.
34
How did the Neolithic Revolution impact human activity?
They could hunt for more animals.
They could develop specialized skills like pottery and weaving clothes.
They could spend all their time practicing religion.
They could move around more pursuing food.
35
Which is a characteristic of Democracy.
Government has complete control over the people's actions
Citizens being able to vote on issues
Military influence on laws
Religious leaders control government policy
36
Rome's excellent roads allowed Christian ideas to spread across the Empire.
True
False
37
The Renaissance was the rebirth of learning and art.
True
False
38
What is true about Hinduism and Buddhism?
Both religions follow the caste system.
Both religions believe in reincarnation.
Both religions believe in the 8-fold path and 4 noble truths.
Both religions share the same religious texts.
39
Why were the Mongols able to rule such a large territory?
As nomadic horsemen they were able to cover vast territory quickly
As missionaries they converted conquered people to their religion
As sea-traders, they were able to control trade in Southeast Asia
As bureaucrats they were ably to quickly organize societies
40
Due to its central location Florence became a center for the Renaissance.
True
False
41
The Hagia Sophia illustrates the importance of Christianity as the religion of the Byzantine Empire
True
False
42
What happened to the Mongolian Empire after Genghis Khan was dead?
It was divided into four Khanates.
It was expanded into other areas of Asia by his successors
It was fragmented (broken apart) by conflict among rival empires.
it was weakened by foreign invasions.
43
Which of the following shows how Egyptian geography impacted their writing system?
Papyrus was grown on the banks of the Nile and woven into paper.
They clay from the banks allowed them to make cuneiform tablets.
There was no writing system in Egypt but they had oral languages.
Egypt was so spread out that they lacked a centralized writing system.
44
If you were excommunicated...
you would not be allowed to communicate with the Pope
you were not allowed to go to church and have your sins forgiven
your whole village would be denied access to church and sacraments
you would not be allowed to practice any religion
45
What led to an exchange of goods and ideas between Asia and Europe during the 13th and 14th centuries.
The Fall of Constantinople
Marco Polo's travels leading to tourism in China
The death of Genghis Khan
The Pax Mongolica increasing safety for traders
46
What do Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Ancient India all have in common?
All had access to major sea trade routes
All are Polytheistic
All worship the same monotheistic God
All created writing systems based on pictures
47
The Mona Lisa was painted by...
Leonardo Da Vinci
John
David
Raphael
48
How was Western Europe impacted by the Crusades?
Trade increased, so cities grew
there was no impact on western Europe
Trade increased, so cities shrank
Europe fortified their walls
49
Legalism and Confucianism developed in China as ways to organize society.
True
False
50
Roman laws served as a basis for Justinian's
Corpus Juris Civilis.
True
False
51
Ancient Egyptians believed their Pharaoh was a king and a god
True
False
52
How did Emperor Asoka lead India into their early Golden Age?
He built massive mining complexes to mint large quantities of coins
Increased spread of Hinduism and crushed other religions w/ his military
He destroyed all Buddhist monasteries in India
He built roads and pillars that spread his laws and promoted non-violence
53
The Crusades caused tension between Muslims and Christians that has continued to present day.
False
True
54
A key difference between a
Serf
and a
Peasant
was...
peasants gave their land to serfs
there was no difference
peasants were sold and bought like slaves
serfs had no rights and were bound to the land
55
A piece of land given to a vassal is called a ____?
lord
serf
tithe
fief
56
Humanism came from studying...
Religious works from days of yore
Middle Ages/Medieval works
Greek and Roman culture
Song and Tang texts
57
Who is closely associated with the Heliocentric theory?
Raphael
Copernicus
Michelangelo
Julius Caesar
58
A cause of the Scientific Revolution was...
discovery of ideas by the Church
religious in nature
willingness to challenge accepted ways
strong patrons like the Medici
59
A patron is a financial supporter of the arts.
False
True
60
Germanic invaders impacted education after the fall of Rome, because they were mostly illiterate.
True
False
61
What did guilds provide to people living in the Middle Ages?
guilds helped people with the same jobs by giving better working conditions
guilds fixed sanitation issues
guilds helped grow crops
guilds were when people worked in different jobs
62
What do all 4 of the ancient civilizations (Egypt, India, China, and Mesopotamia) have in common?
They all used the same writing system.
They were all settled near rivers.
They all traded widely with each other.
They all practiced Buddhism.
63
Where did the power of the government in the
Roman
Republic
come from?
Citizens, who had the right to elect their leaders who make laws
King and his nobility
Citizens who participated directly in the government by making laws.
Small group of Romans supported by the military
64
What role did church play in the lives of people living in the early Middle Ages?
divided people in towns
unifying force and brought stability
dictated daily life
completely separate from government at this time
65
The Mesopotamian Scribes invented Cuneiform to conduct trade.
True
False
66
What famous European traveled to China on the silk road during the reign of Genghis Khan
Ibn Battuta
Leonardo da Vinci
Vasco de Gama
Marco Polo
67
Many Senators thought Julius Caesar had too much power... so they assassinated him.
True
False
68
Which group was most responsible for the fall of the Roman Empire
Germanic Tribes
Sumerians
Egyptions
Macedonians
69
What was Justinian's greatest contribution to
Western
Government
?
Creating the Corpus Juris Civilis (Justinian's Law Code)
Reclaiming old Roman lands
Establishing Constantinople as a major trade center
Building the Hagia Sophia
70
What disagreement led to the split between Shi'a and Sunni Muslims?
Who should become the leader after the death of Muhammad
Where to establish the Islamic Capital
What texts were sacred to Muslim
Which lands where considered holy to followers of Islam
71
Copernicus was afraid he would be punished for his work on planetary motion.
False
True
72
During the fall of Rome, Emperor Diocletian attempted to change Rome by......
Uniting all Roman citizens as followers of Christianity
Dividing the empire politically to make controlling it easier
Forcing Senators to return power to the Roman people
raining the pay of soldiers
73
“I am the Lord thy God...Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” This shows…
The monotheistic beliefs of the Buddhists.
The monotheistic beliefs of the Hebrews.
The polytheistic beliefs of the Zoroastrians.
The polytheistic beliefs of the Hindus.
74
The Mesopotamians believed their gods were vengeful because the Tigris and Euphrates flooded unpredictably.
True
False
75
The printing press made the Bible more accessible to the common person.
False
True
76
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect the Dynastic Cycle in China?
The ruler received a direct mandate from the people that he should reign.
The mandate of heaven led to long periods of peace among families.
It allowed new dynasties to justify the defeat of a declining dynasty.
Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers.
77
How did Socrates impact
classical
Greece
He created a school to educate Spartan youth
He taught Alexander the Great, which led to the spread of Hellenism
He ended the Greek Republic and began the Greek Empire
He encouraged Greeks to question traditional ways of thinking
78
Catholics feared interdiction from the Pope because they could not longer receive sacraments.
False
True
79
Why did Confucius believe education was so important?
It allowed for movement between social classes.
It gave children something to do during the day.
It allowed citizens to be informed voters.
It allowed the upper class to rule China.
