World History 1st Semester Review

How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?

The concept of democracy and representative government was introduced by :

Who sponsored exploration along the West African coast and founded a school for navigation?

What was an effect of the Crusades on Western Europe?

An important effect of the Columbian Exchange was:

Which event contributed most to the beginning of the Italian Renaissance?

Which of the following is NOT an Islamic achievement affecting Western Europe?

How did Ottoman capture of Constantinople in 1453 encourage exploration?

"...it is better to be feared than loved." is a quote from which Renaissance philosopher?

The concept of "lex talionis" is sometimes summarized as:

The philosophers of ancient Greece were important because they:

What was NOT a motivation behind European exploration of distant lands?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Neolithic Revolution?

What was unusual about how free women were treated in ancient Sparta?

Which of these promoted contact between the Greeks and ancient river valley civilizations?

Paper money, gunpowder, fireworks, and the compass are all inventions of which civilization?

Which of the following was a unifying factor in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

Which Greek city-state focused mainly on military training and excellence?

What is the defining characteristic of a dynasty?

The following diagram illustrates the political/social characteristics of which system?

Which explorer was responsible for conquering the Aztecs?

Which geographic factor contributed most to the rich soil of Mesopotamia?

The Protestant doctrine of "Sola Fide" says that salvation is achieved through:

Geometry, embalming, papyrus sheets, and the sundial were all inventions of which civilization?

How did Arab merchants spread Islam to Europe, Asia, and Africa?

What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contacts to the West African kingdoms?

Which of the following is a characteristic of early river valley civilizations?

What was a direct effect of Tang/Song Dynasty technological innovation on another society?

A society governed by religious leaders is called:

Which was NOT a factor leading to the fall of the Roman Empire?

Which of the following did NOT contribute to Mongol military superiority?

What was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?

The first Christian emperor of Rome was:

Which is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art and architecture?

This illustration is an example of:

The Protestant Reformation caused which of the following in Europe?

Who created the Church of England in order to get an annulment from his wife?

What is the oldest written law code?

What did the Catholic Church sell to raise money for Vatican construction?

The man who united all the Mongol tribes into a single confederation in 1206 was:

Power passed on from a father to his son is what type of government?

Johannes Gutenberg was responsible for which invention?

Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

John Calvin's idea that some are already chosen to go to heaven is the doctrine of:

The primary characteristic of a republic is the presence of a government:

Who is the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

The oldest monotheistic religion is:

How did the printing press impact the Reformation?

Which classical culture represented a blend of Egyptian, Persian, and Greek influences?

Which style of architecture is shown in the picture?