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World History Semester 1 Exam
World History Semester 1 Exam
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Study Guide for Semester 1 Exam
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1
How did the Neolithic Revolution change human society?
The NR led to the development of government systems.
The NR led to the development of farming.
The Neolithic Revolution established roles and duties within families.
The Neolithic Rev. enabled trade networks to develop.
2
Study of Greek and Roman culture, growing power of Italian city-states were all aspects of ???
Industrial Revolution
Catholic Crusades
Great Awakening
The European Renaissance
3
How did Martin Luther's ideas in the 95 Thesis contribute to the start of the Reformation?
They Introduced Protestant ideas of buying indulgences.
They led to the burning of St. Peter's Basilica.
They directly challenged tradional Catholic Church teachings.
They criticized Christians for not giving the Pope enough respect.
4
Dynasties continued to rise and fall in _____ history. Changes occurred because the 1st emperors were ____.
Sumerian, Indifferent.
Egyptian, Weak
Babylonian, Mediocre.
Chinese, Strong.
5
Pyramids, geometry, and anatomy.
Chinese Civilzation
Indus River Civilizations
Egyptian Civilizations
Mesopotamia Civilizations
6
How did the fall of Rome affect Western Europe's boundaries?
Citizens quit education.
Feudalism was the new government
Borders were broken apart.
City Life ended.
7
Rule by the people is a form of government that originated where?
Greece
Africa
Rome
Egypt
8
How did the Protestant Reformation change the political role of the Catholic Church in European society?
Serfs began refusing to offer tithes to the Church.
The Pope required loyalty oaths from bishops and nobles.
The church began allowing priests to get married.
Powerful kings began replacing the Pope as the political leader.
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Which of the following statements accurately describes how Sumerian Law affected future civilizations?
Sumerian law contributed to our modern day tax system.
Sumerian law resulted in highly specified labor.
Sumerain law emphasized a strict system of justice.
Sumerain law resulted in tax codes.
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Ziggurats, the wheel, and palaces.
Chinese Civilizations
Indus Valley Civilizations
Egyptian Civilizations
Mesopotamia Civilizations
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Decimal system, negative numbers, and concept of zero.
Egyptian
Mesopotamia
Chinese Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
12
Which of the following most greatly impacted the Protestant Reformation in 16th Century Europe?
The development of the Gutenberg Printing Press
Laissez-faire economics
Innovations in Cartography
advanced shipbuilding technology
13
How was humanism described during the Renaissance Era?
Intellectual explotation of geographical concepts.
Artistic variations pertaining to human beings.
Intellectual exploration of the unknown.
An intellectual exploration of true meaning and existence of human being.
14
As a result of the Scientific Revolution, it could be argued that religion, superstition, and fear were replaced by?
natural law and violence
reason and knowledge
geocentricism and theory
astrology and philosopy
15
Which of the following is true about the Black Death during the 14th century?
It was the 1st known epidemic in human history.
It affected a large proportion of the European Population.
Its effect on interregional trade was minimal.
It was primarily spread by mosquitoes.
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What was the impact of the Neolithic Revolution?
The NR led societies to build walls to keep invaders out.
The NR caused humans to create settlements and produce a food surplus.
Socities began to trade and barter with one another.
The NR led to river valley civilizations.
17
The idea that the government reports to the _____of the country?
The Pope
The President
The Village
The People
18
The codification of _____ and early civilization governance were greatly impacted by the invention of _____.
Codes, Spelling
Laws, Writing
Rules, Regulations
Verbs, Nouns
19
Where did the concept of "trial by a jury of your peers" originate?
In Athens. Greek Direct Democracy included jury service.
In Rome. Cesar required Roman men to service on juries.
In Japan, Koybiashi Law required Jury service.
In Mongolia, Attila The Hun Demanded Jury serice from tribal men.
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Drainage systems, urban planning, and sanitation
Indus Valley Civilization
Mesopotamia Civilization
Chinese Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
21
Throughout history, Rule by the people has become the basis for???
hypocracy
Gynocracy
Democracy
Theocracy
22
The time period that included the growth of empires in Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China is referred to as the ___.
Classical Era
Middle Ages
Neolithic Era
revolutionary era
23
The development of agriculture between 8000 bc and 500 bc caused a shift from ____ to ____ communities.
Nomadic to Settled
Aquatic to Land Dwelling
Charismatic to Barbaric.
Clerical to Religious.