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World History Fall Final 2016
World History Fall Final 2016
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Renaissance, Greek, Roman, Islam, Middle Ages, India, China
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1
What did the first and second triumvirates mark in Roman history?
the conquest of Persia
the end of the Republic and the start of the Empire
the start of democracy in Rome
the start of Pax Romana
2
The Zhou dynasty claimed the rule of China because of ___________?
the army of artist
the Mandate of Heaven
the Mongols feared them
Zhou ancestors proclaimed it
3
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
Emperor of India
founder of Buddhism
Ruler of the Aryan
Ruler of the Guptas
4
What is a good definition of democracy?
rule by the people
rule by a few
rule by a loved king
rule by a tyrant
5
What form of government is where citizens vote for individuals to represent them in government?
oligarchy
republic
dictatorship
polis
6
What do Muslims do during the month of Ramadan?
Donate to the poor
Pray 20 times daily
Fast from sunrise to sundown
Feast from sunrise to sundown
7
Which is not a common characteristic of Renaissance art?
emphasis of detail and realism
works of both religious and secular subjects
the use of stained glass
creating works in three dimensions
8
Paintings and sculptures of the Renaissance compared to medieval art were more, ____.
simple
realistic
religious themed
abstract
9
Who created the innovation of movable type for the printing press?
Harvey
Da Vinci
Gutenberg
Copernicus
10
Which statement is an opinion about the Renaissance rather than fact?
Art in the Renaissance was religious and secular themed.
Literature appeared in other languages other than Latin.
Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism
The art of Leonardo Da Vinci was superior to that of Cimabue
11
Buddhism differed from Hinduism by not believing in ___________.
holy leaders
the caste system
nirvana
importance of moral obligations
12
What statement is the common idea between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?
They are monotheistic
They were all persecuted by the Romans
They were founded by Muhammed
They were started at the same time
13
What is the pace of worship called for Muslims?
temple
mosque
monestary
cathedral
14
What best describes the long-term results of the Crusades?
Feudalism strengthens in Europe
Lasting peace is accomplished between Muslims and Christians
Cultural trade grows between Europe and the Middle East
Muslims are kicked out of Jerusalem
15
What did not lead to the fall of the Roman Empire?
Depended on slaves too much
Unemployment
Cost too much for the army
There were not enough roads
16
What was the special formation used by Greek foot soldiers called?
cavalry
hoplites
legions
phalanxes
17
Who is considered the first ruler of the Roman Empire?
Nero
Pericles
Augustus
Julius Ceasar
18
What is the best definition of secular?
the study of the classics of Greece and Rome
a religious viewpoint directed by the church
a worldly viewpoint that is not bound by religious rules
the language used in a specific region in Europe
19
What did the five relationships taught by Confucius encourage people to do?
respect and worship nature
maintain social and political order
serve the religious leaders
improve their position in life
20
What two Mediterranean powers fought in the Punic Wars?
Sicily and Ionia
Egypt and Persia
Athens and Sparta
Carthage and Rome
21
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and nirvana are all part of what religion?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Taoism
22
Which Italian Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Durer
Donatelo
Raphael
23
Practicing Muslims pray in the direction of what object?
North Star
The Kaaba
Bethlehem
Medina
24
What term emphasized the importance of harsh inflexible laws?
Taoism
Legalism
Buddhism
Confucianism
25
What did humanism focus on?
the role that God played in our lives
secular themes and the importance of the individual
the use of Latin in education
the importance of the afterlife
26
What were the two main warring city-states in the Peloponnesian War?
Thrace and Thebes
Persia and Sparta
Sparta and Athens
Athens and Persia
27
According to our study when did feudalism develop?
After the fall of the Roman Empire
When the Mongols invaded
When the Black Death arrived
When Constantinople fell
28
The conquest of Alexander the Great created which historical era?
Age of Lawlessness
Hellenistic Era
Dark Ages
Macedonian Age
29
Who was the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Khadija
Confucious
Abraham
30
Which of the following terms is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
conquest
feasting
wealth
charity
31
What was the name of the remaining eastern portion of the Roman Empire after the 5th Century?
Byzantine Empire
Mongolian Empire
Islamic Empire
Persian Empire
32
What is a "dynasty" according to Chinese history?
a family that passes down the imperial title
kings that dominate foreign nations
an emperor who rules for 2 decades
powerful warlords that ruled the country
33
Which Greek city-state was ruled by an oligarchy?
Sparta
Athens
Corinth
Macedonia
34
What is another term for the word "polis"?
city-state
pantheon
agora
hoplite
35
What is the name of the pilgrimage that Muslims try to fulfill during their lifetime?
Hajj
Kaaba
Quran
Hijra
36
What was the most important impact of the printing press?
the use of paper instead of parchment
the acceleration of the spreading of ideas
the rise in literacy
the increase in the number of books
37
What does the term vernacular mean?
the common language of ordinary people
the proper essay form
the slang of Persian Kings
the classical language of Greece and Rome
38
In European feudal society an individual's social status was generally determined by _____.
birth
abilities
education
wealth
39
Why did the Romans execute Jesus?
He criticized the emperor
People feared he would lead an uprising
He led a slave rebellion
He led a rebellion in Judea
40
The Buddha believed that suffering was caused by what?
attachment to materials things of this world
not living according to the rules of God
demons
spending money foolishly
41
In which war would we see the battle of Thermopylae where the Spartans lost a heroic fight?
Persian War
Hellenistic Wars
Peloponnesian War
Punic War
42
What is the term used to signal the 200 years of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire?
Pax Romana
Republic
Long Winter
Collapse of Rome
43
Those who practice Islam read holy scriptures from what text?
The Khadija
The Quran
The Kaaba
The Makkah
44
Which individual led Muslim forces to retake the city of Jerusalem from the crusaders?
Alexius I
Richard I
Nicolas of Cologne
Saladin
45
Who was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity as his own religion?
Nero
Constantine
Theodosius
Diocletian
46
What was one of the primary reasons for the spread of the bubonic plague?
Jews poisoned the drinkning water
increase in trade
slaves started to revolt
Manors were invades by mosquitoes
47
What was not a motivating factor for the crusades?
Desire for adventure
Sympathy for Islam
Greed
Christian faith
48
Which is a good to describe the feudal system?
A system where nobles offered protection to knights
A system set on a rigid class order in Ancient India
A political and social system based on a mutual relationship
49
What is the Hindu practice of doing ones duty called?
samsara
dharma
nirvana
karma
50
The silk road was important to China because it provided _______________.
a military route for the defense of the northern border
contact to other cultures through trade
a means of administering civil service exams
a means for the country to expand its borders
