World History Semester Exam Flashcards | StudBud
  • 31
    Which right did free women enjoy in ancient Rome?
    • They could possess their own property and make wills.
    • They were not subject to their husband’s authority.
    • They could be elected as a tribune or consul.
    • They generally married without the consent of their parents.
  • 32
    In what way were the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618–907) and the Song Dynasty (A.D. 960–1279) in China similar?
    • Both developed a government based on elected representatives.
    • Both built large overseas empires.
    • Both made innovations in the arts, sciences, and mathematics.
    • Both encouraged equality for women in society.
  • 33
    What is one feature shared by many early civilizations?
    • They were located on the same landmass because communication was easier.
    • They were located near major coal and iron resources.
    • They were located along river valleys with fertile soil.
    • They were located in elevated areas where summers were cooler.
  • 34
    Which contribution to humanity was made by ancient Israel?
    • the first monotheistic religion
    • the first democratic government
    • the first cultivation of rice and cotton
    • the invention of the first alphabet
  • 35
    The primary characteristic of a republic is the presence of a government —
    • by a hereditary monarch
    • lacking in citizenship participation
    • ruled by one political party
    • by elected representatives
  • 36
    What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government?
    • a written constitution based on the rule of law
    • a government under the control of religious leaders
    • the existence of many political parties
    • direct elections for governmental decisions
  • 37
    Which religion became established in West Africa as a result of the gold-salt trade across the Sahara?
    • Judaism
    • Islam
    • Animism
    • Christianity
  • 38
    The pharaoh of ancient Egypt inherited his power from his father. What type of government did this make ancient Egypt?
    • republic
    • monarchy
    • dictatorship
    • democracy
  • 39
    What right did King John of England grant to freemen in the Magna Carta in 1215?
    • prohibition of torture
    • freedom of religion
    • trial by jury
    • free speech
  • 40
    The dispute between Sunnis and Shiites has influence on the Islamic world. Where did the difference originate?
    • a controversy over who should succeed Mohammed after his death
    • an argument over whether non-believers could be accepted into the Islam
    • a dispute after Mohammed’s death over whether there is one God or many gods
    • a disagreement over whether to follow the Quran or other holy books
  • 41
    Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?
    • There is only one God.
    • Wealth is usually a sign of divine favor.
    • People should only associate with others of the same caste.
    • Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering.
  • 42
    Which civilization focused on architecture with public spaces where people could meet and talk as equals in a democracy?
    • Roman
    • Islamic
    • Greek
    • Egyptian
  • 43
    Which factor most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages?
    • similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
    • allegiance to the same political ruler
    • a common vernacular language
    • common faith in the same religion
  • 44
    How did the Catholic Church become Western Europe’s greatest landowner during the Middle Ages?
    • Nobles seeking salvation often left some of their property to the Church.
    • The Church inherited property from the Roman emperors.
    • Church officials bought property in times of famine and distress.
    • European rulers enjoyed sharing their power with the Church.
  • 45
    Which of the following describes the achievements of Joan of Arc?
    • She sailed with Robert de la Salle to the Americas.
    • She established a school for noble girls in Paris
    • She led French troops in battle, rallied support for the heir to the throne
    • She led the movement in France for women’s suffrage.
  • 46
    Which statement best describes the impact of farming on the rise of the first river valley civilizations?
    • People stopped conducting warfare on neighboring groups.
    • Powerful rulers enslaved their own subjects.
    • People learned how to make fires, use animal hides, and make tools of stone
    • High crop yields permitted more people to pursue non-farming activities
  • 47
    Which right was enjoyed by the citizens of ancient Athens but not extended to non-citizens (women, foreigners, slaves)?
    • the right to worship the gods freely
    • the right to participate in the meetings of the citizens’ assembly
    • the right to serve in the Athenian army
    • the right to attend school
  • 48
    How did the Black Death contribute to the end of feudalism in Western Europe?
    • Trade was disrupted when Europeans realized rats on ships carried disease.
    • People viewed the Black Death as God’s punishment for their sinfulness.
    • Labor shortages led towns to attract workers offering freedom from serfdom.
    • The Church was able to strengthen its authority with dying victims
  • 49
    What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?
    • 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.
    • The Crusades brought European influence to Africa.
  • 50
    One of the main factors contributing to the establishment of feudalism in Western Europe was the —
    • desire to maintain an educated citizenry
    • need to centralize political power
    • inability of kings to effectively defend their lands
    • will to establish religious uniformity