Who was Christopher Columbus?

Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”

In what ways were the Code of Hammurabi and The Twelve Tables of Rome similar

They established written legal standards

posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation

Phillip II (Spain) and Peter the Great (Russia) were considered absolute monarchs because they

made government decisions without the consent of people

What was Archimedes famous for?

Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys

The river valleys were centers of civilizations because

had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

The above illustration became the basis for?

the civil and religious laws of Judaism

What was John Calvin famous for?

began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination

Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

Roman emperor had moved the capital of the empire east

What did the caste system of India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?

A division of society into hereditary social classes

What was Eratosthenes famous for?

Greek geographer who showed the Earth was round

How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?

It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic Church

Who was Nicholas Copernicus?

astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun

A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to

capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

The both had written forms of communication

What was Hammurabi famous for?

ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws

What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?

An exchange of land for services

Which is an important duty for followers of Islam

Fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan

using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun

One similarity between the Gupta Empire and Islamic Golden Age is that they both

Made advances in mathematics and science

How did ancient Greece influence writers during the Renaissance

Emphasized the power of human reason

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?

Great intellectual and artistic creativity

Which supports the claim that diversity was an important characteristic of the Mongol empire?

The Mongols ruled peoples from China, Russia, Europe, India

Which characteristic is shared by the ancient Roman Republic and the United States

Both established a form of representative government

Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?

The decline of the power of the Roman Catholic Church

According to the map what did the ancient civilizations indicated by the letters have in common

They first began along river valleys

Which statement summarizes a central idea of mercantilism thinkers during Commercial Revolution

controlling trade is a key to increasing wealth and power

One reason Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs was that

Spanish soldiers possessed superior military technology

Which accurately describes the patterns of the Black Death during the 14th century?

It mostly spread along commercial trade routes

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1
Who was Christopher Columbus?
using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun
Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
2
All of the following were in wide use during the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT...
fire
irrigation
domestication of animals
bronze
3
In what ways were the Code of Hammurabi and The Twelve Tables of Rome similar
They allowed for belief in one God
They established written legal standards
They legalized democratic government
They provided records of economic activity
4
The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely the result of the
building of the Panama Canal
Success of Communist Revolutions
American Revolution
Atlantic Slave Trade
5
What was one important effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Rapid decline in European population
Spread of Hinduism into India
Introduction of new foods
Economic instability in China and Japan
6
Martin Luther
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation
7
Phillip II (Spain) and Peter the Great (Russia) were considered absolute monarchs because they
instituted programs that gave more power to parliaments
broke from the Roman Catholic Church
helped feudal lords build secure castles
made government decisions without the consent of people
8
What was Archimedes famous for?
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
Greek geographer who showed the Earth was round
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
9
Which is a characteristics of the Neolithic Revolution?
all of these
job specialization
government
writing systems
10
The river valleys were centers of civilizations because
were easy to defend from invasion
were isolated from other cultural influences
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
11
The above illustration became the basis for?
Moses’ belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt
the civil and religious laws of Judaism
the idea of the promised land
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms
12
In the feudal system, what was a manor?
A right to use land
Serf's business area
An obligation to provide protection
A lord’s estate
13
What was John Calvin famous for?
posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
14
Who sculpted this?
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Gutenberg
15
The Aztecs believed Hernando Cortes was a god, and Cortes met the Aztec leader Montezuma
true
false
16
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
Roman emperor had moved the capital of the empire east
It was a religious center for Muslims
Elizabeth I fled from the barbarians
The Pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
17
What did the caste system of India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?
A division of society into hereditary social classes
A strong belief in social equality
A strong emphasis in the acquisition of wealth
Monotheism
18
Which Renaissance artist is credited with this work at the Sistine Chapel?
David
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
William Shakespeare
19
The art of ancient Rome shows strong influences from which earlier civilizations?
Greek
Assyrians
Egyptian
Babylonian
20
What was Eratosthenes famous for?
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
Greek geographer who showed the Earth was round
Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”
using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun
21
What institution served as the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?
Church
Legislature
Monarchy
Military
22
How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It greatly reduced the population because of wars
It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic Church
23
Who was Nicholas Copernicus?
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
emperor who collected and organized Roman laws
Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
24
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Chinese
Assyrian
Greek
Roman
25
A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to
Establish Christianity in Western Europe
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
Unite Arab people
26
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
Traded with Americas
The both had written forms of communication
Had democratic governments
Believed in one God
27
The type of government in Sparta could be describe as
Democracy
oligarchy
Theocracy
Monarchy
28
What was Hammurabi famous for?
emperor who collected and organized Roman laws
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
29
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Ice Age
Neolithic Revolution
Old Stone Age
Renaissance
30
Which achievements are associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?
windmill and calculator
Wheel and stirrup
Aqueduct and domed roof
Gunpowder and magnetic compass
31
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
representative government
Protection of individual rights
An exchange of land for services
32
The Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
Cultural Isolation
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diffusion
Self-Sufficiency
33
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish conquest of South America
To comply with the Treaty of Tordesillas
to discover a route to the Pacific Ocean
To expand their role in the slave trade
To acquire gold and spices
34
Which is an important duty for followers of Islam
Fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan
Refuse to eat beef
Give up all selfish desires
Mediate in caves only
35
Who was Galileo?
using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
36
One similarity between the Gupta Empire and Islamic Golden Age is that they both
Made advances in mathematics and science
Gained wealth by obtaining gold from Africa
Stressed the importance of multiple gods and goddesses
Controlled territories around the Mediterranean
37
How did ancient Greece influence writers during the Renaissance
Showed little interest in secular affairs
Produced few new scientific ideas
Promoted the religious doctrines
Emphasized the power of human reason
38
Monotheism describes the Hebrew’s belief that their God was
Associated with other Gods
A forgiving and protecting God
The one and only God
A spiritual presences
39
The theocracy of ancient Egypt was a belief in the divinity of
Elohim
Isis
Ra
The Pharaoh
40
What best completes the diagram?
Greek
Babylonian
Phoenicia
Roman
41
What was Justinian famous for?
Printing Press
Justinian's Code
Bible
42
Which of the following best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?
Christian unity throughout the region
An advance of Muslim culture
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
Unquestioned reliance on teachings of Aristotle
43
Which supports the claim that diversity was an important characteristic of the Mongol empire?
Genghis Khan organized a network of communication
The Mongol ruld only central Asia
The Mongols ruled peoples from China, Russia, Europe, India
All people in the Mongol Empire were Hindu
44
Which characteristic is shared by the ancient Roman Republic and the United States
Both established a form of representative government
Desire for religious freedom united the people
Economic prosperity continued as each society expanded
Both societies were able to avoid civil strife
45
Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
The end of religious warfare
The posting of the 95 Theses
Sale of indulgences
The decline of the power of the Roman Catholic Church
46
Incas are to terracing as Aztecs are to __________
Pyramids
Calendar
Chinampas
47
According to the map what did the ancient civilizations indicated by the letters have in common
They first began along river valleys
They were ruled by pharaohs
They buried their rulers in large pyramids
They all spoke the same language
48
A tithe was a payment to which type of person?
Soldier
Lord
Vassal
Priest
49
Which statement summarizes a central idea of mercantilism thinkers during Commercial Revolution
controlling trade is a key to increasing wealth and power
only the fittest deserve to survive
strict censorship and social control prevent revolutions
universal suffrage leads to educated citizens
50
One reason Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs was that
Aztec religious beliefs promoted nonviolence
The Spanish cavalry outnumbered the Aztec warriors
Spain joined the Incas in their fight against the Aztecs
Spanish soldiers possessed superior military technology
51
Which accurately describes the patterns of the Black Death during the 14^th century?
The British Isles remained largely unaffected
The plague became less virulent once people died
It was commonly found in the countryside with serfs
It mostly spread along commercial trade routes
52
All of the following best describes the role of women during the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT
Purchased goods at the local market
Cooked and cleaned for the village
Hunted game for the village
Took care of legal matters in husbands’ absence
53
Who painted this image?
Michelangelo
Da Vinci
Raphael
Machiavelli
54
Where would an archaeologist most likely find a mummy pharaoh?
C
B
A
D
55
What change to Christian church practices was suggested by Martin Luther?
Printing Bible in the vernacular so all could understand it
Increasing the sale of indulgences
Saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would hear it
Installing statues of saints in churches
56
The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to do which of the following
Keep out northern nomad attackers
Prevent foreign merchants from entering Chinese market
Reduce erosion in China’s northwest corridor
Reduce the expansion of the Chinese state
57
What type of political system did people of ancient Athens value?
Theocracy
Democracy
Anarchy
Monarchy
58
In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of
Islam
Civil service examinations
Printing Press
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
59
What aspect of geography forced the Greek people to develop separate and isolated city-states?
Mild climate
fertile river valleys
long coastlines
mountains
60
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Egypt
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Mesopotamia
61
Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
They promoted the idea of religious freedom
They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe
They increased trade between Europe and Asia
They brought European influence to Africa
62
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
Reform their political systems
Expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
seek new trade routes to East Asia
Extended religious tolerance to Muslim peoples
63
Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus sailed the world thanks to...
Trade connections established by Ibn Battuta
Support of exploration by the English government
Development of new navigational instruments and technology
Effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade
64
Which religion requires fasting for Ramadan, praying five times daily, and pilgrimage to Mecca?
Christianity
Hindu
Islam
Catholics
65
Who coined 'Innocent until proven guilty' idea?
Muslims
Romans
Americans
Athenians
66
Toward what city do Muslims pray
Bagdad
Medina
Jerusalem
Mecca
67
The cultural contributions shown in this photograph was developed during
Song dynasty
Pax Romana
Tang dynasty
Byzantine Empire
68
Secularism and humanism are the defining characteristics of which European time period?
Age of Revolutions
Renaissance
Romantic Era
Middle Ages
69
This photograph shows the
Crystal Palace
Vatican
Kremlin
Tower of London
70
The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it...
Took land away from the nobles
Created a bicameral legislature
Extended the right to vote to peasants
Limited the power of the monarch
71
Which statement describes an impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of Europeans?
Native Americans immigrated to Europe/competed for jobs
Cross cultural contacts b/w South America and Asia declined
The transfer of new products, & ideas encouraged economy
New diseases were brought to Europe
72
What was Constantine famous for?
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
emperor who collected and organized Roman laws
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
73
Which statement best describes society under the influence of medieval Christianity?
Religion influenced society by stressing the equality
Religion was a way of life that governed people
Religion played a major role only in the lives of the clergy
Religion permitted the freedom to choose how people worship
74
What was a common effect of the Magna Carta, the English Civil War and English Bill of Rights?
laws protecting the rights of Catholics
the creation of England’s colonial empire
limits on the abuses of Parliament
limits on the powers of the English monarchs

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