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World History Final Exam Review
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1
What is a polytheistic religion?
a religion that teaches belief in only one god
a religion that teaches belief in many gods
a religion that teaches belief in predestination
a religion that teaches belief in life after death
2
Which is an example of a theocracy?
In Ancient Mesopotamia, rulers gained power by conquering their rivals.
In Ancient Rome, the Senate balanced the power of the consuls.
In Ancient Egypt, the pharoah ruled as a god sent to lead their people.
In Ancient Greece, elites voted to influence decisions on political issues.
3
Why did the Romans build aqueducts?
to honor famous generals
to carry water to people in cities
to keep out barbarian invaders
to prevent flooding
4
Which ancient Greek politician introduced the concept of "equality under the law"?
Hippocrates
Aristotle
Pericles
Socrates
5
Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
6
Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
to protect stored grain from the weather
to display paintings and other works of art
to provide tombs for the bodies of the pharaohs
to create places where people could worship
7
What was ANOTHER reason did Mansa Musa make his pilgrimage to Mecca?
to fulfill a religious duty
to seize control of trade routes
to tour newly conquered territory
to increase his empire's fame
8
How did the Code of Hammurabi impact ancient Babylonian society?
by ensuring that all citizens were treated equally under the law
by establishing punishments for crimes and limiting arbitrary justice
by reducing the influence of religion in politics and society
by extending to citizens the right to participate in government
9
How did the Nile River influence the relationship between the Egyptian and Nubian civilizations?
Nubia dammed the river to create better farmland and hurt the Egyptians.
Both developed a religion based on the river's yearly flooding.
It made trade easier, leading to economic growth for both.
Led the civilizations to live in almost complete isolation from each other.
10
What was one of the root causes of the Great Schism of 1054?
disagreements over the power to appoint church officials
disagreements over the sale of indulgences
disagreements over the authority to annul marriages
disagreements over the worship of icons
11
What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?
They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana.
They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.
They believe that their souls die with their bodies.
They believe that their souls will live on in a paradise.
12
What does this diagram illustrate?
mercantilism
communism
feudalism
capitalism
13
What was the MAIN factor in the fall of the Maya civilization?
the spread of disease
devastating natural disasters
conflict with the Aztec
the outbreak of a civil war
14
What was ONE reason did Mansa Musa make his pilgrimage to Mecca?
to fulfill a religious duty
to tour newly conquered territory
to seize control of trade routes
to increase his empire's fame
15
What did the Eastern Roman Empire eventually become known as?
the Babylonian Empire
the Ottoman Empire
the Macedonian Empire
the Byzantine Empire
16
Which Roman proconsul led the Roman Republic to victory in the Gallic Wars, conquering all of Gaul in the name of Rome?
Scipio Africanus
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Marc Antony
17
Why do historians consider Cyrus the Great to have been an enlightened leader?
He made a system of tribute based on the wealth of the people he conquered.
He divided the Persian Empire into provinces and let people governed them.
He was responsible for adding the most new territory to the Persian Empire.
He allowed conquered peoples to practice their own religions and customs.
18
How did Caesar affect the fall of the Roman Republic?
by increasing the power of the Senate
by overthrowing a corrupt leader
by establishing a dictatorship
by returning power to the people
19
To fulfill their duties to a lord or a king, vassals could serve as knights, or
perform peacetime civil services.
pay increased taxes to their lord.
hire knights to serve their lord in their place.
serve the church as a member of the clergy.
20
To which earlier civilization can the cultural roots of Maya civilization be traced?
the Wari
the Chaven
the Moche
the Olmec
21
What helped Christianity eventually become the dominant religion in Europe?
the conversion of Alexander the Great
its transmission via Indian Ocean trade
the establishment of the Silk Road network
its diffusion throughout the Roman Empire
22
How did Christianity spread in the early years after the death of Jesus?
Emperor Augustus converted to Christianity to make it the religion of Rome.
Early Christians revolted against Roman rule to establish their own empire.
Jesus's followers traveled to different cities and spread his teachings.
Pope ordered Christian soldiers to spread Christianity during the Crusades.
23
What is the historical significance of this city?
Christianity originated in Mecca.
Mecca is in the location of ancient Persia.
Mecca is in the location of ancient Mesopotamia.
Islam originated in Mecca.
24
What would a Buddhist conclude based on the Four Noble Truths?
There is no way for people to end their suffering.
It is possible to end one's pain by doing away with wants.
People should place their own needs before the needs of others.
Seeking justice is the path to enlightenment.
25
One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ziggurat. What are ziggurats?
fortresses used to house soldiers
stone storehouses for surplus grai
protective walls surrounding cities
large temples built like pyramids
26
What helped Songhai develop into a powerful kingdom in West Africa during the 1400s?
The decline of Mali, Songhai grew wealthy from the salt and gold trade.
After being defeated by Morocco, Songhai developed gunpowder weapons.
Sundiata unified small Islamic kingdoms in West Africa under his control.
Mansa Musa came to power and used its military to expand its territory.
27
Who were MOST affected by the reforms pushed for by Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire?
Muslims
women
merchants
Christians
28
Which answer choice BEST describes feudalism in Europe?
Feudal societies relied upon the labor of the peasantry.
The feudal system benefited the peasants, who farmed communal land.
The feudal system hurt nobles, who had to provide land for others to farm.
Feudal societies required an educated monarch to flourish.
29
What is the historical significance of this region?
It is the location of ancient Greece, the world's first empire.
It is the location of ancient Greece, the oldest known democracy.
It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, the oldest known democracy.
It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, the world's first empire.
30
What contributed to the emergence of feudalism in medieval Europe?
the spread of Christianity
increased nationalism
a lack of a strong governments
the growth of the merchant class
31
Which achievement is associated with Inca civilization?
the domestication of livestock
the use of the iron plow
the development of floating gardens
the terracing of mountains for farming
32
By August of 1521, the Aztec Empire was no more. What development brought a final end to the empire?
a widespread famine resulting from extended droughts
the defeat of the empire at the hands of Spanish forces
a civil war brought on by competing claims to the throne
the split of the empire into warring religious factions
33
Which Greek philosopher introduced a new method of teaching on asking his students questions to think logically?
Dante
Plato
Socrates
Herodotus
34
How did the Maya primarily use glyphs?
to count tribute from subjects
as a writing system
as a badge to show social status
to calculate astronomical events
35
Who is credited for ushering in the Hellenistic period?
Alexander the Great
Xerxes I of Persia
Darius the Great
Phillip II of Macedon
36
What important architectural achievement did Shi Huangdi order built?
the Great Wall
the Grand Canal
the Taj Mahal
the Silk Road
37
What was the two-hundred-year period of stability in Rome, beginning with the reign of Emperor Augustus?
the Julian Era
the Pax Romana
the Hellenistic Period
the Christian Ascendancy
38
How were senators chosen in the Roman Republic?
They were appointed by the emperor.
They were elected by male Roman citizens.
They were elected by all Roman citizens.
They were appointed by consuls or censors.
39
Who is credited with bringing Eastern Orthodoxy to the Kievan state?
Vladimir the Great
Prince Oleg
Ivan the Terrible
Prince Rurik
40
Which group of ancient Romans did Christianity MOST appeal to when it began to spread throughout the empire?
soldiers and leaders of the Roman military
successful merchants and skilled artisans
emperors and members of the Roman Senate
oppressed groups such as slaves and commoners
41
Which Mongol khanate had the MOST influence on Russian culture and history?
the Il Khanate
the Golden Horde
the Great Yuan
the Chagatai Khanate
42
How were the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali similar?
Both helped facilitate the transatlantic slave trade.
Both became rich through trade in gold and salt.
Both established successful naval forces that helped acquire new territory.
Both embraced Catholicism and helped the religion spread to other regions.
43
Which statement provides the BEST explanation of why the Roman Empire came to an end?
The emperors of Rome had little authority to make key decisions.
The citizens of Rome had no representation in their own government.
The territory under Roman rule became too large to govern effectively.
The Roman military lacked the experience to win key battles.
44
What was the result of the Great Schism of 1054?
Catholicism split into the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
The Mongolian Empire split into the Ilkhanate and the Chagatai Khanate.
The Roman Empire split into the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.
Islam split into the Shia Islam and Sunni Islam denominations.
45
What famous story tells the tale of a great Sumerian king?
The Aeneid
Antigone
Gilgamesh
The Odyssey
46
What reason did the Zhou give to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty?
The Zhou controlled more land than the Shang.
The last Shang king died and the dynasty was over.
The Shang dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven.
Shang subjects shifted their loyalty to the Zhou.
47
During the 500s, Byzantine scholars collected and interpreted Roman laws and legal opinions of the preceding 400 years.
the Magna Carta
the Twelve Tables
the Edict of Milan
the Justinian Code
48
How was ancient Greece politically organized?
There were multiple city-states with a common government and culture.
It was a unified empire made up of people with diverse cultures and values.
It was a unified empire made up of people with similar cultures and values.
There were multiple city-states with a diverse government and culture.
49
Which aspect of Ancient Egyptian civilization does this monument reflect?
the importance of the river to society
the belief that pharaohs were gods
the extensive trade networks established
the equality across all levels of society
50
Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?
They developed a system of script known as cuneiform on clay tablets.
They created cave paintings.
They created the Phoenician alphabet, which used pictures.
They developed a system of hieroglyphics, which used pictures.
51
Which statement about the Maya religion is correct?
It was an Abrahamic religion centered around belief in a messianic savior.
It was based on the worship of nature and stressed the study of astronomy.
It had little effect on political decisions or everyday life.
It was a monotheistic religion based on the worship of the sun.
