How did the Renaissance movement affect artistic innovations? Select all that apply.

Studied anatomy to better understand human form & create lifelike paintings, Artwork evolved, to realistic and detailed; shadowing and perspective.

What is the definition of deity?

a supreme being; a god or goddess

What effects did the Crusades have on European markets? Select all that apply.

They increased trade between Europe and the Middle East., They created an increase in the demand for Near East spices.

Which accurately describes how ancient Greece influenced later civilizations?

It established a court sys based on a trial by one's peers, now used in US

What is the definition of ziggurat?

type of stepped pyramid originated by Sumerians for religious & ritual uses

Which accurately describes historical events of the Han Dynasty?

Trade prospered across Asia, Europe, and Africa because of the Silk Road.

Which best describes how the Agricultural Revolution has affected modern society? Select all that apply.

Food wholesalers invented frozen foods to increase a food’s shelf life., The food industry invented fridges to enable farther transport of food.

Which best describes the inspiration for Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad?

Mycenaean Greeks launching a historic invasion of Troy, the Trojan War.

Which accurately describes the role of the Moors within the Arab Empire?

They conquered Spain from the Visigoths, expanding the Arab Empire.

Which best describes ancient literary works from the Greek Empire?

Literary works from the Greek Empire i.e Plato’s Republic and Homer’s Iliad

Which accurately describes the origins of Buddhism?

Northern India-birthplace of Buddhism, started by a man, Siddhartha Gautama

Which accurately describes military conquests of the Ottoman Empire?

They seized control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire.

What is the definition of secular?

not connected with religion or a church

What is the definition of democracy?

form of government in which political power is held by the people

Which accurately describes how spices impacted the Age of Discovery?

EU took control the spice trade w/ Asia to grow their wealth & prosperity

What human advancements were made from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?

Stone was shaped and polished for specific purposes.

How did the Roman Empire influence English, Spanish, Italian, and French languages?

The Romans spoke Latin, which influenced later Romance languages.

What is the “Out of Africa” Theory?

It calculates that human migration from Africa began 60,000-90,000 yrs ago.

Which accurately describe the involvement of the Catholic Church in the Crusades? Select all that apply.

1208, the church declared the Albigensian Crusade w/n France vs Christians, 12th century, pope sends Teutonic Knights to slaughter heretics & pagans., AD 1095, the church waged war against Muslims over possession of Jerusalem

What is the definition of tyranny?

form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler

What is the definition of vizier?

high-ranking advisor in Muslim countries, in former Ottoman Empire

Which accurately describes similarities between feudal Europe and Japan? Select all that apply.

The warrior class in both Europe and Japan followed strict moral codes., Samurai followed moral codes-respect; EU knights followed rules of chivalry

What is the definition of republic?

a political state where power is held by people through elected rep's

What is the definition of polytheistic?

worshipping more than one god or goddess

How did the Renaissance and humanism affect educational opportunities in Europe? Select all that apply.

The publishing and distribution of books increased during the Renaissance., Libraries sprang up in major population centers during the Renaissance.

What is the definition of Sunni?

largest sect or branch of Islam

What is the definition of jihad?

holy war waged on behalf of Islam

Which best describes Alexander the Great’s expansion of the Macedonian-Greek Empire?

His empire expanded from Greece to India, an area of over 5 million sq mi.

Which accurately describes a major architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire?

They constructed the Hagia Sophia, the world’s largest church of the time.

Which best describes the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

Constantinople, a major center of culture & commerce.

Which best describes the type of religious worship in the Sumerian Empire?

They worshiped many gods including a sun, moon, river, & fertility god.

What was a major contribution of Athenian leader Pericles to government?

He helped Athens move to a direct democracy; citizens voted on themselves.

Which best describes how Sparta’s culture influenced the city-state’s government?

It was a society based on being prepared for war; the gov was based on this

How did the Catholic Church affect medieval politics?

The Catholic Church inspired a feudal society.

What is the definition of philosophy?

pursuit of wisdom & truth through logical reasoning & critical thinking

Which best describes the origins of the bubonic plague and its effects on Europe?

Started in China, spread to India, Persia, & Africa, reached EU, 60% killed

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1
How did the Renaissance movement affect artistic innovations? Select all that apply.
Christian leaders banned nude paintings, limiting artistic expression
Scholars & artists cut ancient Greek & Roman realism in favor of symbolism
Studied anatomy to better understand human form & create lifelike paintings
Artwork evolved, to realistic and detailed; shadowing and perspective.
2
What is the definition of deity?
type of stepped pyramid originated by Sumerians for religious & ritual uses
worshipping more than one god or goddess
not connected with religion or a church
a supreme being; a god or goddess
3
What effects did the Crusades have on European markets? Select all that apply.
They increased trade between Europe and the Middle East.
They caused rampant inflation in the Holy Roman Empire.
They created an increase in the demand for Near East spices.
They caused the papacy to declare bankruptcy.
4
Which accurately describes how ancient Greece influenced later civilizations?
It was the birthplace of Christianity, now practiced around the world.
It established a court sys based on a trial by one's peers, now used in US
It developed the philosophy of Confucianism; practiced throughout Asia.
It provided literary works from Virgil; influenced the Protestant Reform
5
What is the definition of ziggurat?
not connected with religion or a church
worshipping more than one god or goddess
type of stepped pyramid originated by Sumerians for religious & ritual uses
a supreme being; a god or goddess
6
Which accurately describes historical events of the Han Dynasty?
Trade prospered across Asia, Europe, and Africa because of the Silk Road.
Chinese alchemists invented gunpowder for use in artillery cannons.
Historians believe the I Ching, a fortune-telling guide, was written.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang began building the Great Wall of China.
7
Which best describes how the Agricultural Revolution has affected modern society? Select all that apply.
Food wholesalers invented frozen foods to increase a food’s shelf life.
The food industry invented fridges to enable farther transport of food.
Genetically modified foods have increased health and life expectancy.
Malnourishment has been eliminated in first-world countries.
8
Which best describes the inspiration for Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad?
Mycenaean Greeks navigated the Mediterranean Sea reaching present Jerusalem
Mycenaean Greeks launched attacks on the Persian Empire in present Egypt.
Mycenaean Greeks climbed Mount Olympus and offered sacrifices to Zeus.
Mycenaean Greeks launching a historic invasion of Troy, the Trojan War.
9
Which accurately describes the role of the Moors within the Arab Empire?
They conquered Spain from the Visigoths, expanding the Arab Empire.
They conquered Germany from the Vandals, expanding the Arab Empire.
They conquered Egypt from the Persians, expanding the Arab Empire.
They conquered Syria from Muslims, expanding the Arab Empire.
10
Which best describes ancient literary works from the Greek Empire?
Literary works from the Greek Empire include Nostradamus’s Les Propheties.
Literary works from the Greek Empire i.e Plato’s Republic and Homer’s Iliad
Literary works from the Greek Empire i.e King Hammurabi’s Hammurabi Code.
Literary works from the Greek Empire; Virgil’s Aeneid& Ovid’s Metamorphoses
11
Which accurately describes the origins of Buddhism?
Southern China-birthplace of Buddhism, started by a man named Confucius.
Southern India-birthplace of Buddhism, started by a man, Mahatma Gandhi.
Northern Korea-birthplace of Buddhism, started by a man named Sri Krishna.
Northern India-birthplace of Buddhism, started by a man, Siddhartha Gautama
12
Which accurately describes military conquests of the Ottoman Empire?
They seized control of Jerusalem and defeated the Umayyad Caliphate.
They seized control of Mecca and defeated the Abbasid Caliphate.
They seized control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire.
They seized control of Rome and defeated the Holy Roman Empire.
13
What is the definition of secular?
worshipping more than one god or goddess
type of stepped pyramid originated by Sumerians for religious & ritual uses
not connected with religion or a church
a supreme being; a god or goddess
14
What is the definition of democracy?
pursuit of wisdom & truth through logical reasoning & critical thinking
form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
a political state where power is held by people through elected rep's
form of government in which political power is held by the people
15
Which accurately describes how spices impacted the Age of Discovery?
The papacy banned spices in S America; church thought it caused hysteria
Japanese declared an Age of Isolationism & spices from China are illegal
EU took control the spice trade w/ Asia to grow their wealth & prosperity
Chinese declared war against Italy & Greece for access to Muslim spices
16
Which set of laws governed ancient Babylon and included the idea of “an eye for an eye”?
Hammurabi’s Code
Draconian Laws
The Twelve Tables
Sicut Judaeis
17
What human advancements were made from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?
Farmers used the Julian calendar to predict the seasons.
Neanderthals migrated from Africa to Europe.
Homo erectus developed opposable thumbs.
Stone was shaped and polished for specific purposes.
18
How did the Roman Empire influence English, Spanish, Italian, and French languages?
The Romans spoke Romanian, which influenced later Romance languages.
The Romans spoke Arabic, which influenced later Romance languages.
The Romans spoke Farsi, which influenced later Romance languages.
The Romans spoke Latin, which influenced later Romance languages.
19
What is the “Out of Africa” Theory?
It calculates that human migration from Africa began 10,000-20,000 yrs ago.
It calculates humans evolved to bipedal hominids around 10,000 years ago.
It calculates humans evolved to bipedal hominids around 50,000 yrs ago.
It calculates that human migration from Africa began 60,000-90,000 yrs ago.
20
Which accurately describe the involvement of the Catholic Church in the Crusades? Select all that apply.
1208, the church declared the Albigensian Crusade w/n France vs Christians
12th century, pope sends Teutonic Knights to slaughter heretics & pagans.
AD 1095, the church waged war against Muslims over possession of Jerusalem
13th century, church permitted the Children’s Crusade; teens take Jerusalem
21
What is the definition of tyranny?
pursuit of wisdom & truth through logical reasoning & critical thinking
form of government in which political power is held by the people
form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
a political state where power is held by people through elected rep's
22
What is the definition of vizier?
holy war waged on behalf of Islam
high-ranking advisor in Muslim countries, in former Ottoman Empire
largest sect or branch of Islam
23
What era relates to the Old Stone Age, from around 3 million years ago to 9000 BC?
Neolithic
Paleolithic
Paleozoic
Mesozoic
24
What was the capital city of the Ottoman Empire?
Baghdad
Medina
Istanbul
Jerusalem
25
Which accurately describes similarities between feudal Europe and Japan? Select all that apply.
The people of Europe & Japan used coinage instead of a barter system.
The warrior class in EU & Japan decry religion in favor of warlike practice
The warrior class in both Europe and Japan followed strict moral codes.
Samurai followed moral codes-respect; EU knights followed rules of chivalry
26
What is the definition of republic?
a political state where power is held by people through elected rep's
pursuit of wisdom & truth through logical reasoning & critical thinking
form of government in which political power is held by the people
form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
27
What is the definition of polytheistic?
type of stepped pyramid originated by Sumerians for religious & ritual uses
worshipping more than one god or goddess
not connected with religion or a church
a supreme being; a god or goddess
28
How did the Renaissance and humanism affect educational opportunities in Europe? Select all that apply.
The publishing and distribution of books increased during the Renaissance.
The Renaissance, aka Dark Ages; science & discovery replaced w/ theology.
Humanist philosophy embraced by the Catholic Church; monks taught low class
Libraries sprang up in major population centers during the Renaissance.
29
What is the definition of Sunni?
holy war waged on behalf of Islam
largest sect or branch of Islam
high-ranking advisor in Muslim countries, in former Ottoman Empire
30
What is the definition of jihad?
largest sect or branch of Islam
high-ranking advisor in Muslim countries, in former Ottoman Empire
holy war waged on behalf of Islam
31
Which best describes Alexander the Great’s expansion of the Macedonian-Greek Empire?
His empire expanded from Greece to Russia, an area of over 15 million sq mi
His empire expanded from Greece to India, an area of over 5 million sq mi.
His empire expanded from Greece to Spain, an area of over 10 million sq mi.
His empire expanded from Greece to France, an area of over 8 million sq mi.
32
Which accurately describes a major architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire?
Constructed the Golden Temple of Amritsar, a holy Sikh place of worship.
Constructed the Taj Mahal, one of the largest tombs in Asia.
They constructed the Hagia Sophia, the world’s largest church of the time.
Constructed St. Peter’s Basilica, a holy shrine of the Catholic Church.
33
Which best describes the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople, a major center of culture & commerce.
Athens, a major center for trade along the Mediterranean.
Vatican City, the home of the Catholic Church.
Jerusalem, the home of the Islamic faith
34
Which best describes the type of religious worship in the Sumerian Empire?
They followed the teachings of the Torah and spread the gospel of Judaism.
They worshiped Egyptian pharaohs as deities & built monuments in honor.
They worshiped many gods including a sun, moon, river, & fertility god.
They followed the Quran & spread the gospel of Islam throughout Mesopotamia
35
What was a major contribution of Athenian leader Pericles to government?
He helped Athens move to an oligarchy; group of individuals control the gov
He helped Athens move to a meritocracy; gov based on merit & virtues
He helped Athens move to a rep. republic; elected officials wrote new laws.
He helped Athens move to a direct democracy; citizens voted on themselves.
36
Which best describes how Sparta’s culture influenced the city-state’s government?
It was a society based on being prepared for war; the gov was based on this
It was a society based on exploration & expansion; gov was also based on it
It was a society devoted to Egyptian gods & goddesses; gov was based on it
37
How did the Catholic Church affect medieval politics?
The Catholic Church inspired a socialist society.
The Catholic Church inspired a feudal society.
The Catholic Church imposed a democratic republic in Constantinople.
The Catholic Church imposed a meritocracy government in Rome.
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What is the definition of philosophy?
form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
a political state where power is held by people through elected rep's
form of government in which political power is held by the people
pursuit of wisdom & truth through logical reasoning & critical thinking
39
Which event best identifies the beginning of the so-called Dark Ages in Europe?
initiation of the Hundred Years’ War
spread of the bubonic plague
fall of the Roman Empire
rise of the Arab Empire
40
Which best describes the origins of the bubonic plague and its effects on Europe?
Started in the Ghana Empire, spread across N Africa, reached EU, 30% killed
Started in Constantinople, spread by camels, reached EU, 20% killed
Started in China, spread to India, Persia, & Africa, reached EU, 60% killed
Started in S Africa, reached Nubia Empire S Egypt, reached EU 50% killed

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