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World History 2021 Fall Semester Exam
World History 2021 Fall Semester Exam
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1
The Neolithic Revolution marked the introduction of —
industry
religion
farming
fire
2
The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwest Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
warfare
cultural isolation
3
During the first two centuries after Jesus’ life
Christians joined in massive uprisings against Roman government
Christians were tolerated by Romans
Roman persecution of Christians was rare
Christians were often persecuted by Romans
4
Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?
divisions existed between social classes
violence was always punished with violence
fines were preferable to corporal punishment
all men were equal under the law
5
Who Wrote the 95 Theses that helped spur on the Reformation?
Pope Julius II
Martin Luther
Charlemagne
John Calvin
6
Which era of history is described in the chart above?
Age of European Absolutism
Classical Roman Empire
Enlightenment
Middle Ages
7
Which religions represent the two sides of the diagram?
Catholicism; Protestantism
Roman Catholicism; Islam
Roman Catholicism; Eastern Orthodoxy
Christianity; Judaism
8
Who is generally credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation in 1517?
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Ignatius Loyola
Jean Calvin
9
Which title best completes the diagram?
Factors leading to the fall of Rome
Consequences of the fall of Rome on Western Europe
impact of Christianity on Western Europe
Viking attacks on Western Europe
10
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
11
Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs, who were considered gods. What form of government does this represent?
a theocracy
an oligarchy
fascism
a monarchy
12
What did the invention of the printing press do?
Spread news of renaissance
Mass produce books including the Bible
All of the above
Allow people from all walks of life to learn to read
13
During the Roman Republic, citizens had the right to —
vote for representation
be exempt from taxes
cast votes directly
avoid military service
14
Islam was introduced into Africa primarily due to —
gold and salt trade routes
Mongol invasions
the Crusades
Prince Henry’s influence
15
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
to liberate Spain
to conquer England
to defeat the Hindus
to free the Holy Land
16
The highest Hindu caste in India was the
Shudras (workers)
Brahmans (priests, scholars)
Kshatriya (warriors, rulers)
Vaisayas (merchants, herders)
17
What is Justinian most known for as the king Of Byzantine?
Spreading the Plague
Great Military conquests
Updating and adding to Roman laws
Breaking away from Rome
18
Which factor contributed to the decline in the power of European nobles in the late Middle Ages?
collapse of international trade
increase in the influence of serfs
rise of nation-states
decreasing importance of towns and cities
19
Johannes Gutenberg was responsible for
the unification of the Holy Roman Empire in 1537.
the invention of the printing press
the construction of Wittenberg cathedral during the fifteenth century.
the defeat of the Catholic forces during the Thirty Years War.
20
This Persian religion had a heaven and hellish type realms?
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Buddhism
Confucianism
21
Which religion teaches that people are born into their position in society based upon their deeds in a previous life?
Confucianism
Sikhism
Hinduism
Judaism
22
The East and the West were connected through a series of roads called?
Silk Road
Alexander the Great's roads
Persian express
Roads less traveled
23
What technological advance helped the Roman Empire thrive?
a network of sophisticated roads
sea navigation tools
the invention of the printing press
swift boats
24
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
construction of aqueducts
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
invention of writing
expansion of voting rights
25
Follows teaching people reach peace-happiness or nirvana by eliminating worldly things?
Sikhism
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
26
Which conclusion is supported by information provided by the map above?
More products were carried on the oceans than across the land.
Traders often combined sea and land routes
Traders depended mainly on rivers as avenues of transportation.
Silk was the principal product traded
27
Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
Knights
Peasants
Vassals
Lords
28
The Magna Carta guaranteed citizens’ rights, including —
jury trials
the right to own slaves
automatic landholdings
the ability to run for office
29
In this quotation below, the author is implying that early humans
migrated from Africa to Eurasia
invented tools and mastered the use of fire
first appeared in Africa
appeared shortly after the Neolithic Age
30
In which way were the developments of the Renaissance in Italy similar to the developments of the Tang dynasty in China?
Warfare and insurrection led to the devastation of both societies
The peasant class was responsible for the emergence of both eras.
Religious reform was a main focus in both regions.
Rebirth of art-technology & learning was theme in both regions.
31
Which characteristic best completes the graphic organizer?
Rulers claim divine rights
Ruling group controls the military
Active citizens make laws
Elected representatives establish policies
32
River valley civilizations were an outgrowth of the first villages. What was the main reason
a lull in fighting among rival nomadic tribes for land
the growth in job specialization
a surplus of food, leading to a population boom
the cultivation of agriculture as the major means of food production
33
Confucius believed in relationships between superiors and subordinates, what was this relationship duty called?
Filial Piety
The rights of man
Right of passage
Confucius way
34
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
granted universal suffrage to their people
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
was a powerful military state
35
Which world religion has the origins noted in the chart above?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
36
Which was a major result of the Reformation?
the power of the Pope was strengthened
religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities
many new Christian churches emerged
the Crusades were organized
37
Constantine accomplished which of the following?
moving the capital of Rome to Byzantium (Constantinople)
all of the above
creating reforms to help stabilize the Roman Empire
legalizing Christianity
38
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
subsistence farming
oral tradition
road systems
39
Which of the following was a cause for the emergence of the Renaissance in Italy?
Location and a strong merchant class
the importance of the Catholic Church
the decline of patronage
a lack of education among the people
40
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system
establishment of representative democracy
41
What legal principle is in the Roman 12 tables law do we still practice today?
“Government decides your fate”
“Trail by the Status”
“Eye for an eye."
“Innocent until proven guilty”
42
Which group of religions is monotheistic?
Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism
43
Which development best replaces the question mark to complete the chart?
black ink painting on silk
examinations on Confucian texts for imperial service
the first joint-stock companies
paper currency
44
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
political instability led to formation of unified nation-states
written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments
prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
a strong military led to national unity
45
Which religion is correctly paired with its holy book?
Judaism - the Torah
Christianity - the Quran
Confucianism - the New Testament
Islam - the Analects
46
Alexander’s most lasting achievement was
a lasting empire.
an alliance with Persia.
the conquest of India.
the spread of Greek culture
47
What civilization had the world's greatest cavalry?
Mongols
Europeans
Romans
Chinese
48
Many of the basic legal rights guaranteed in the United States today come from which earlier document?
the Magna Carta
the Napoleonic Code
the 95 Theses
Hammurabi’s Code
49
Which of these events occurred directly after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Christianity thrived in the region for the first time.
Greek culture spread throughout the region
The Renaissance transformed Italian culture.
The eastern part of the empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, flourished.
50
The diagram below illustrates the key concepts of which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
