What is Hellenistic Culture?

Blending of Greek culture with other cultures

Where did the Renaissance begin and why?

Italy because its close proximity to ancient Rome

200 years of peace and freedom of movement in Rome

What was the result of the 100 years war?

Development of national identities in England and France

What were Muslims scholars responsible for after the fall of Rome?

Preserving Greek and Roman manuscripts

What is a covenant and who had one?

Judaism had a promise between God and man

What was Pax Mongolica?

Mongols guaranteed safety to travels throughout their empire

What did Humanism originate from?

The study of classical Greece and Rome

What was the result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Split the new world West to Spain and East to Portugal

In the Roman Republic, which two groups were involved in power struggles?

Wealthy Patrician vs. Common Plebians

Which three rivers made up the Fertile Crescent?

Nile, Tigris and Euphrates rivers

Which of the following best describes Mercantilism?

Countries try to get as much wealth as possible

What is triangular trade?

The cycle of trade between Europe, Africa and America

What is a Joint Stock Company?

People pool their resources to make exploring affordable

According to Confucius, what was a woman's role in China?

Restricted to domestic and family life

Why did Native Americans make poor slaves?

They were dying from disease or converting to Christianity

Why is Leonardo Da Vinci considered a "Renaissance Man"?

He was a painter, sculptor, inventor and scientist

What was the long term result of the Crusades?

Hostility between Muslims and Christians

When Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne, what did it signify?

Combining Germanic power with Roman Heritage

Who won the Punic wars and when did it end?

Rome defeated Carthage in 146 BCE

What was the "Mandate of Heaven" used to justify?

New rulers overthrowing old rulers

What was the goal of the Crusades?

Reclaim the Holy land from Muslims

Greek city states which share a common culture and identity

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1
What is Hellenistic Culture?
Blending of Roman culture with other cultures
Blending of Greek culture with other cultures
Blending of Chinese culture with other cultures
The blending of fruit to make delicious smoothies
2
Where did the Renaissance begin and why?
Spain because of they invented banking
Italy because its close proximity to ancient Rome
Greece because of its access to Greek manuscripts
Germany because of Martin Luther's revolution
3
As Germanic tribes invaded Rome, from what direction were the Huns invading?
South
West
East
North
4
Which of the follow best describes what this sketch is depicting?
The Colombian Exchange
The Treaty of Tordesillas
The Middle Passage
A Joint Stock Company
5
What was Pax Romana?
200 years of civil war and destruction in Rome
200 years of peace and freedom of movement in Rome
200 years of war between Carthage, Gaul and Rome
200 years of prosperity in Greece and Rome
6
What was the result of the 100 years war?
Development of global trade networks and regional monopolies
Development of stable governments in Germany and Italy
Development of Charlemagne's absolute divine authority
Development of national identities in England and France
7
What region of the world were religions of Islam, Judaism and Catholicism created?
Middle East
Asia
Europe
Africa
8
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
Amsterdam monkey tug
The development of spoken language
The development of stone tools
The development of agriculture
9
What were the motivating factors for European Exploration?
Land, Labor and Capital
New technology and goods
Curiosity and Opportunity
God, Glory and Gold
10
What was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Roman Catholic
Judaism
Islam
Orthodox
11
What policies did the Persians use to grow strong?
Democracy and Piracy
Conquest and Dictatorship
Capitalism and Mercantilism
Tolerance and Diplomacy
12
According to the following chart, when did the first religions emerge?
4000 BC
622 AD
33 AD
3500 BC
13
What were Muslims scholars responsible for after the fall of Rome?
Preserving Greek and Roman manuscripts
Converting Roman Christians to Islam
Studying astronomy and mathematics
Maintaining census data for Eastern Rome
14
Which of the following was a similarity between Han China and Rome?
Both governments were monarchies
Both fell never to be restored
Both spoke latin
Both had conflict with nomads
15
What is a covenant and who had one?
Hinduism had a promise between Brahma and man
Christianity had a promise to follow the 10 commandments
Buddhism had a promise to follow the 4 noble truths
Judaism had a promise between God and man
16
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Specialized labor
Use of fire
Metal working
Food surplus
17
What was Pax Mongolica?
Mongols were overthrown by the Ming Dynasty in China
Mongols guaranteed safety to travels throughout their empire
Mongols built irrigation systems in the Huang river valley
Mongols invented gun powder, movable type and porcelain
18
Which of following best describes cultural diffusion?
Collection of language
Converging of religion
Intermixing of culture
Displacing of economy
19
What did Humanism originate from?
The study of classical Greece and Rome
The exchange of culture along the silk road
New technology that spread knowledge quickly
The religious ideals during the crusade
20
How did Pharaohs gain authority in ancient Egypt?
They had slaves
The ruled with military force
They controlled the food supply
They ruled as God-kings
21
What set of laws do Muslims follow?
Shari'a
Theocracy
Umayyad
Qur'an
22
What is excommunication?
Banishing from the Church
Removing a King from power
Severing diplomatic ties
Stopping cultural diffusion
23
What was the result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Split slavery between African and Native Americans
Split the new world into Christian north and Islamic south
Split the new world West to Spain and East to Portugal
Split new world trade rights between Spain and Portugal
24
In the Roman Republic, which two groups were involved in power struggles?
Liberal Democrats vs. Conservative Republicans
Islamic Caliphs vs. Christian Franks
Wealthy Patrician vs. Common Plebians
Naval Athenians vs. Militaristic Spartans
25
What civilization still influences Europe and the United States today?
Islam
Greece
China
Rome
26
Which three rivers made up the Fertile Crescent?
The Rhine, Amazon and Mississippi rivers
Nile, Tigris and Euphrates rivers
The Huang, Xi Jiang and Yuan Ze rivers
Indus, Ganges and Yellow rivers
27
What type of government gives citizens the power to vote for their leaders?
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
28
What was the first book to be printed on Gutenburg's printing press?
Summa Theologica
The Bible
The Prince
The Qu'ran
29
Which of the following best describes Mercantilism?
Countries try to get as much wealth as possible
Countries try to obtain as many technologies as possible
Countries try to spread their religion
Countries try to gain as many colonies as possible
30
What are the 10 commandments?
The basis of Jewish law
The Buddhist moral code
The Hindu holy books
The regulations of Legalism
31
What is triangular trade?
The cycle of trade between Europe, Asia and America
The cycle of trade between Europe, Africa and America
The cycle of trade between the Caribbean and Europe
The cycle of trade between Europe, Africa and Asia
32
What was the basic spirit of the Renaissance?
Roman Culture
Religion
Vernacular
Secularism
33
What is a Joint Stock Company?
People pool their resources to make exploring affordable
Missionaries travel together in order to spread Christianity
People buy stocks in a corporation to gain more profit
Countries join forces to conquer Native American tribes
34
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
Invading tribes
Poor rulers
Peasant uprising
Inflation
35
Which 2 religions believe in reincarnation?
Confucianism and Legalism
Buddhism and Daoism
Judaism and Hinduism
Buddhism and Hinduism
36
Which group of Indo-European people reached the farthest East?
Celts
Germans
Greeks
Aryans
37
Why would it be difficult to overthrow the government in Sparta?
They controlled the economy
They controlled the weather
They controlled the military
The controlled the slaves
38
According to Confucius, what was a woman's role in China?
Restricted to domestic and family life
Living hardy lives and enjoying freedom
Expected to be veiled when in public
Responsible for farming and harvesting
39
What type of government uses social status to determine ones role in society?
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Republic
Democracy
40
Why did Native Americans make poor slaves?
They were dying from disease or converting to Christianity
They were taught to speak English, Portugese and Spainish
They were too weak and unable to handle the workload
They were set free by the Magna Carta and English Law
41
Why is Leonardo Da Vinci considered a "Renaissance Man"?
He claimed that religion and reason could co-exist
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor and scientist
He invented and perfected the scientific method
He was a wealthy banker and patron of the arts
42
What was provided by the Magna Carta?
Freedom of the seas
Peace in the Holy land
Winning lotto numbers
Basic legal rights
43
What did the Silk Road do for different cultures?
Technological diffusion
Made them all just hate, hate, haterade
Religious diffusion
Cultural diffusion
44
Which body of water did Rome and Carthage share?
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
45
What was the long term result of the Crusades?
Europe emerging as the world super power
Strengthening of the Islamic Empire
Hostility between Muslims and Christians
Weakening of the Pope's authority
46
Why does the silk road split between Dunhuang and Kashgar?
To go under the Gobi Desert
To avoid the Taklimakan Desert
It is equal distance to Marakanda
To go over the Himalyan Mtns.
47
When Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne, what did it signify?
Invention of Feudalism and the Manor system
Combining Germanic power with Roman Heritage
Solidified people of Europe under a common culture
Christianity would become the official religion
48
Who won the Punic wars and when did it end?
Greece defeated Persia in 479 BCE
Germanic tribes defeated Rome in 406 CE
Rome defeated Carthage in 146 BCE
Athens defeated Sparta in 404 BCE
49
What was the "Mandate of Heaven" used to justify?
Electing new Emperors
New rulers overthrowing old rulers
Belief in the power of dead ancestors
Punishing those who disobeyed the law
50
What was the goal of the Crusades?
Burn non-believers at the stake
Reclaim the Holy land from Muslims
Spread Christianity to the known world
Massacre heretics and Muslims in Europe
51
What is a Polis?
Greek city states which share a common religion and laws
Greek city states which share a common geography and land
Greek city states which share a common economy and leaders
Greek city states which share a common culture and identity
52
What is Vernacular?
Experts relating their culture to another culture
Scientists researching foreign technology
Scholars writing in their native language
Historians speaking in a foreign language
53
Experts of historians use language to trace what?
Origins
Migration
Religion
Culture

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