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World History-Semester 1 Final
World History-Semester 1 Final
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Final review for first semester final
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1
What argument did absolute monarchs use to justify their power?
Their authority came from God.
They were chosen by the nobles.
Their explorations enriched the country.
They kept their people safe.
2
How did political changes in England weaken feudalism?
Authority in government was given to the Catholic Church.
Serfs had to live on the land they farmed.
Constant conflict led to a loss of social order.
Nobles lost power.
3
The Enlightenment transformed Europe by encouraging new ways to categorize religions
true
false
4
Ptolemy is to _____________ as Copernicus is to _____________.
earth-centered; sun-centered
sun-centered; moon-centered
earth-centered; Saturn-centered
sun-centered; earth-centered
5
How did the Commericial Revolution raise living standards in Europe?
none of the above
Business activity expanded, increasing wealth
Countries restricted overseas trade
Governments banned privately owned enterprises.
6
The Silk Road was important between 300-1500 C.E. because
it crossed all four oceans.
it was the world's largest trade network.
it was launched by the Vikings.
it was made up of water routes in Europe.
7
Why did European states look for a sea route to conduct trade with eastern Asia?
They appreciated the speed and safety of travel by water
none of the above.
They wanted to avoid the expense of the middleman.
They did not realize the land routes existed.
8
How did Johannes Gutenburg contribute to a split in the Catholic Church?
He invented a printing press that spread new ideas faster
He argued that rulers were responsible to their people
He taught new ideas in his travels as a missionary
He began to study the natural world in new ways
9
What Chinese belief allowed people to overthrow a bad ruler?
Mandate of Heaven
Civil Service Exam scores
Dynasty Inheritance
absolutism
10
How did the plague change the lives of survivors?
Many peasants left the manors and moved to cities.
all of the above
Common people gained more power.
The peasants rebelled.
11
Where did the bubonic plague start?
central Asia
north Africa
western Europe
the Arabian Peninsula
12
Adam Jones developed the doctrine laissez-faire
false
true
13
The Catholic Church funded new art&architecture to glorify the faith as part of its response to
The Scientific Revolution
The Columbian Exchange
the humanism of the Renaissance
The Protestant Reformation
14
Imperial China has been divided into different periods by _______________
dynasty
government policy
foreign rule
emperor
15
All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam except for
charity
daily prayer
marriage
fasting
16
What made Constantinople easy to defend?
It was surrounded on three sides by water.
It was encircled by a wide moat filled with armed boats.
It was located in a remote location far from enemies.
It was placed on top of a very high mountain.
17
Why was Constantinople such a wealthy city?
It was located near a gold mine
Its navy stole gold and silver from enemy ships
It imposed heavy taxes on its citizens
It was the center of trade
18
How much of the European population died in the bubonic plague?
1/2
1/4
1/3
3/4
19
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Muslim architecture?
colorful tiles
gardens
animal statues
large domes.
20
The Renaissance transformed Europe by spreading humanist ideals and new ways of thinking
false
true
21
What technological advantage gained the most attention during the Hundred Years' War?
stronger armor
the longbow
gunpowder
the tank
22
Prior to the Renaissance, art was mostly focused on
people
religion
technological advancements
natural landscapes
23
An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is a belief in
the Trinity (Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit)
reincarnation
a single god
Jesus resurrecting from the dead
24
All of these peoples lived in Mesoamerica except the
Olmecs
Maya
Aztecs
Inca
25
Which of the following French Rulers was known as the Sun King and built Versailles?
Louis XVII (the 17th)
Montesquieu IV (the fourth)
Louis XIV (the 14th)
Montesquieu II (the 2nd)
26
What discoveries did Galileo make using a telescope?
all of the above
mountains on the moon
moons orbing around Jupiter
sunspots on the sun
27
The Ten Commandments were to help...
Help society with crime
Increase money given to charities
Help society with their homeless population
Increase morality
28
Polytheism is a ____________ as monotheism is a_____________________
belief in more than one god; belief in two gods
belief in more than one god; belief in one god
belief in one god; belief in making the journey to Mecca
belief in one god; belief in more than one god
29
All of the following are characteristics of world religions except
they offer reincarnation possibilities
they set down basic ethical principles
they teach people how to reach heaven after they die
they use sacred texts
30
According to Confucious, which of the following were important for a harmonious society?
respect shown by children to their elders
the Four Noble Truths
enlightenment
cultural diffusion
31
Which of the following also means lord?
peasant
commoner
laborer
none of the above
32
The Qur'an is to_______________as the Torah is to____________________.
Christianity; Judaism
Islam; Judaism
Islam; Confucianism
Judaism; Hinduism
33
During the Byzantine Empire, the ___________ Church was formed.
Byzantine Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern Roman Church
Constantine Orthodox Church
34
The Byzantines viewed the emperor as
a direct descendent of Jesus Christ
the living representative of God and Jesus Christ
God in human form
the head of their government and nothing more
35
What new approach to learning brought the advances of the Scientific Revolution?
evaluating technology in terms of commerce.
translating ancient texts for first-hand study.
approaching faith in a more personal way.
applying reason to observation of nature.
36
Political changes in England, the bubonic plague, and the Hundred Years' War
made the importance of the individual decline in society.
strengthened the role of feudal lords in society.
contributed to the decline of feudalism.
increased the European population.
37
Genghis Khan was successful because of all the following reasons except:
He helped spread Confucianism
He had highly disciplined warriors
He was a skilled military strategist
He was ruthless
