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