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World History Semester Exam
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1
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and —
religion
education
war
law
2
Daoism originated in __________and is known for its emphasis on__________.
China; rehabilitation
India; meditation
India; reincarnation of life
China; balance of opposites
3
What was developed by an ancient civ., & later used by classical civs. for their law codes
Egyptian Justice Code
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
Justinian's Code
4
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
gunpowder
telescope
aqueduct
compass
5
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
small group of citizens
religious leader
military leader
large group of women
6
The work of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, and scientists played a great role in the____
Reconquista
Reformation
Crusades
Renaissance
7
Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
He united the tribes of Central Asia to form a vast empire.
He encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
He let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
He copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
8
Which Eastern philosophy contributed to the dev. of classical civil. during the Han Dynasty?
Shintoism
Stoicism
Confucianism
Sikhism
9
Why were Christianity and Buddhism so appealing to the masses of people in Europe and Asia?
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both offered freedom to slaves
both stressed obedience to the government
both elevated women to a higher class
10
Which of the following contributed most to the spread of Reformation ideas?
compass
trade
printing press
foreign invasion
11
Which empire was ruled by satraps, used a standardized monetary system, and used a Royal Road?
Persian
Kush
Egyptian
Assyrian
12
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
13
What institution, used torture to rid the Catholic Church of what it considered heresy?
the Court of the Inquisition
the Reign of Terror
The Consistory of Geneva
the Diet of Worms
14
Which statement describes the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli?
All people are created equal.
The ends justify the means.
The best government is no government.
Majority rules in all things.
15
How was Roman society altered as a result of this ruling by Emperor Constantine?
the Eastern Orthodox Church was created
the papal seat moved to Constantinople
religious exiles returned from Babylon
the persecutions against Christians ended
16
What lifestyle change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of cities?
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from animism to monotheism
17
Which external factor did Han China & the Roman Empire both face that contributed to decline?
lack of a strong military
lack of a common language
threat of nomadic groups
decentralization of government
18
What belief was common between both Hinduism and Buddhism?
caste system
no gods
asceticism
reincarnation
19
How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?
The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.
The Church served as the unifying power in society.
The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.
The Church adopted Latin as the official language.
20
How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
It allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
21
What was the most important way that Silk Road trade was similar to gold-salt trade in Africa?
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It included slaves as products for trade.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
22
Which development allowed people the ability to keep records and to express themselves?
a harvest calendar
a writing system
a library collection
a government structure
23
What was the major political effect on Europe of the Reformation?
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
24
Which of the following was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations?
irrigation
road building
division of labor
metalworking
25
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this
Classical Truths
Three Classics
Mandate of Heaven
Vision of Righteousness
26
How did the kings during the Hundred Years’ War influence the people of France & England?
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
It created an era of technological creativity.
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
27
What term do archaeologists use for the human-made items shown in the image?
Artifacts
Cultures
Fossils
Artisans
28
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _______
art/architecture
language
philosophy
Christianity
29
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —
construction of Harappan cities
introduction of Islamic rule
flourishing of Hindu culture
spread of Buddhism
30
Why did trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire?
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
Mongols leaders protected merchants and traders.
31
Humanism influences Renaissance art and scholarship by advocating a return to —
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
32
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
decline in papal prestige
increased trade
all of the above
growth of a middle class
33
Complete the Neolithic Era sequence: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses, ???
religions
serfs
trade
empires
34
Which political system has its origins in ancient Greece under Pericles?
oligarchy
democracy
autocracy
monarchy
35
In which area did the Justinian Code have the most lasting impact?
taxation
religion
law
war
36
How did the practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
37
What invention of the Song Dynasty increased the spread of learning?
Philosophy
social interaction
printing techniques
Neo-Confucianism
38
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Rome...Crusade
Rome...Dark Ages
Normandy...Dark Ages
King John...Roman Empire
39
Which slave trade started before, and was on a smaller scale than the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Mongol Slave Trade
Chinese Slave Trade
Arabic Slave Trade
Virginia Slave Trade
40
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
grain cultivation
fallow fields
terrace planting
floating gardens
41
Which is the
best
resource or strategy for a historian studying this time period?
using limited evidence
making unfounded hypotheses and predictions
searching primary sources
relying on a famous, but biased, secondary source
42
Which describes how the development of farming affected river valley civilizations?
state ownership of common lands became popular
farming became the only way to make a living
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
Farming required the damming of rivers
43
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Greek
Assyrian
Roman
Babylonian
44
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?
monotheism
secularism
unitheism
polytheism
45
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.