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World History: First Semester in Review
World History: First Semester in Review
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Neolithic Revolution to Columbian Exchange
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1
What are the THREE Abrahamic (MONOTHEISTIC) religions?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism
Judaism, Hinduism, Islam
Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
2
How did the Black Death contribute to the end of feudalism in Western Europe?
People viewed the Black Death as God’s punishment for their sinfulness.
The Church strengthened its authority when the dying sought salvation
Trade with Asia was disrupted because rats on ships carried the disease.
Labor shortages led towns and landowners to attract workers.
3
How is Santa commonly believed to travel to deliver presents?
sleigh with flying reindeer
on skis
by teleportation
on foot
4
What are the
FIVE
characteristics of a civilization?
fertile soil, writing, specialized workers, technology, cities
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, technology fertile soil
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, fertile soil, cities
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, technology, cities
5
How did Arab merchants spread Islam?
Arab merchants brought news of their religion while trading for a living.
merchants sold the Quran
merchants hypnotized non-believers
merchants paid people to convert to Islam
6
Fill in the gaps: "Silent night, holy night, all is ___, all is ___"
festive, bright
calm, bright
snow, light
quiet, light
7
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they -
they were isolated from other cultural influences
had fertile soil, fresh water, & warm climates.
were easy to defend from invasion
they had deposits of iron and coal
8
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity and order.
Church leaders were limited solely to spiritual activities.
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
9
Which of the following contributed to the efficient system of communication crucial to sustaining the Persian Empire?
roads and way stations to provide food, shelter, and horses for officials
the imposition of a single language throughout the empire.
trained dogs that carried messages to the king distances up to 500 miles.
the elite foot soldiers and calvary known as the immortals.
10
Complete this line: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your ___ be light"
dreams
dinner
thoughtss
heart
11
In Western Europe, which development was the cause of the other three? (
Which happened first
)
Trade was disrupted by warfare in Europe.
People left urban centers.
Rome was invaded and collapsed
Violence made travel unsafe.
12
In "Jingle Bells", how many horses are there in the open sleigh?
4
8 Reindeer
1
2
13
What resulted in Europeans learning of new products/ideas through (TRADE) contact with Islamic culture?
Marriage between the children of Saladin and Richard I
The Crusades
The Silk Road
Muslim Conquest of Spain
14
What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?
The Crusades brought European influence to Africa.
The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into Europe. (TRADE)
The power of the serfs was strengthened through The Crusades
The Crusades promoted religious tolerance.
15
How did the followers of Eastern Orthodoxy differ from Roman Catholics?
They built large churches where people could worship together.
They saw their Patriarch, not the Pope, as the true head of the Church.
They showed images of Jesus, Mary or the Saints in their churches.
They rejected the teachings of the New Testament.
16
A type of government in which a small group of people have control of a country, organization, or institution is called
Republic
Oligarcy
Democracy
Theocracy
17
The caste system in India was characterized by...
Equality between men and women.
The lack of social mobility
The toleration of various religious beliefs.
The right of people to choose their occupations
18
What was the primary characteristic of the Classical Greek Civilization?
Military
Government
Language
Religion
19
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the rise of civilizations?
New occupations and social classes arose.
Science and technological developments occurred.
People followed herd animals in search of food.
Writing developed to handle the needs of the society.
20
In "12 days of Christmas", what was sent on the 2nd day besides a partridge in a pear tree?
two calling birds
two Golden Rings
two turtle doves
two French Hens
21
During his reign in the Mauryan Empire, King Asoka...
Was intolerant of the Hindu religion
Prohibited trade with China and the Mediterranean.
Converted to Buddhism
Cut down all trees along roads
22
What event started the Reformation?
Johannes Gutenberg storming the Castle at Florence
Martin Luther nailint the 95 Theses to the church in Wittenberg, Germany
The invention of the moveable type press by Cosimo Medici
The assassination of Leonardo Da Vinci
23
Who discovered the Laws of Gravity?
Mrs. Burdick
Isaac Newton
Leonardo Da Vinci
Copernicus
24
What most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages?
faith in the same religion.
a common vernacular language
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
allegiance to the same political ruler
25
Which development led to the other
three
?
Which came FIRST?
Domestication of Plants and Animals
Complex Civilization
Surplus Food
Division of Labor
26
Which products came to EUROPE from the Americas after the Columbian Exchange?
wine, cotton, beef, small pox
lemons, chicken, barley, chocolate
corn, turkeys, tobacco, syphilis
wool, potatoes, coffee
27
What important effect did the invention of gunpowder have on the development of East Asia?
The division of China into warring kingdoms
The use of fire arrows and miniature rockets to repel foreign invaders
The invasion of Japan by China
The invention of the crossbow
28
Who was the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire in 46 BCE?
Julius Caesar
Cleopatra
Octavian
Augustus
29
Which city became the Capitol of the Byzantine Empire after it was moved by the Emperor?
Florence
Constantinople
Rome
Istanbul
30
How did the printing press impact the Reformation?
serfs learned new farming techniques
mass production of books, increased literacy rates, & spread of new ideas
Painters copied the work of the Byzantine artists.
authors printed books in larger font sizes
