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Unit 1 Review - The Ancient & Medieval World
Unit 1 Review - The Ancient & Medieval World
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1
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?
All three originated in Africa.
All three are monotheistic.
All three practice religious sacrifice.
All three believe in the prophet Muhammad.
2
All of the following contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT:
Invasions by outside groups
Overexpansion of territory
Strong emperors
Financial problems
3
How did the Bubonic Plague spread from Asia to Europe?
Through polluted rain water.
Through seawinds carrying toxic vapor.
Through fleas, rats, and trade routes.
Through polluted ocean water.
4
The ancient civilization known for Hinduism & Buddhism, early grid & plumbing systems, and the concept of zero.
India
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
5
The social hierarchy of ancient India was known as . . .
Caste System
Feudalism
Estate System
Hammurabi's Code
6
The social and political system of medieval Europe, in which land was exchanged for loyalty and services, was called:
Magna Carta
Confucianism
Feudalism
Caste System
7
Which of the following contributed to the early spread of Islam across three continents?
Islamic leaders like Mansa Musa
Trade
All of the above
Conquests
8
Which ancient civilization is associated with Pharaohs, the development of hieroglyphics, and elaborate pyramids?
Macedonia
Babylonia
Egypt
India
9
Silk-making, paper, civil service exams, and the Mandate of Heaven are associated with which ancient civilization?
Egypt
Greece
China
India
10
Hammurabi's Code revealed what about ancient Babylonia?
Slavery was outlawed.
Commoners had power in the government.
Upper class men controlled society.
Punishments were equal for all social groups.
11
During the Neolithic Revolution, humans learned how to do what?
Use fire for heat.
Farm and domesticate animals.
Use caves as shelter.
Hunt and gather.
12
Which of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Prayer to Allah five times daily
Engaging in Jihad against non-Muslims
Giving to the poor
13
What was a major result of the Neolithic Revolution?
The rise of civilizations.
A shift towards nomadic lifetsyles.
A decline in the world's food supply.
A decline in the world's population.
14
During the medieval period, which institution had the most power in Western Europe?
None of the above
Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Islamic Caliphate
15
What goods were primarily traded between Northern and Western Africa during the Middle Ages?
Gold and Salt
Silk and Gold
Rum and Slaves
Diamonds and Pepper
16
Which classical civilization is associated with the Olympic games, theater, philosophy, and columns?
India
China
Persia
Greece
17
How did the Greek city-state of Athens influence modern U.S. government?
It supported philosopher-kings as leaders.
It was ruled by an oligarchy.
It was the birthplace of democracy.
It developed a monarchy.
18
The series of holy wars fought by Christian knights during the Middle Ages were known as:
The Hundred Years War
The Persian Wars
The Crusades
The Peloponnesian War
19
During the ancient period, cultural diffusion between Europe and Asia occurred primarily through which of the following?
Panama Canal
Atlantic Ocean
Silk Road
Pacific Ocean
20
Around what geographic feature did the four earliest human civilizations begin?
Jungles
Deserts
Rivers
Glaciers
