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World History Semester Exam
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1
How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?
The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.
The Church adopted Latin as the official language.
The Church served as the unifying power in society.
The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.
2
Which development allowed people the ability to keep records and to express themselves?
a library collection
a writing system
a harvest calendar
a government structure
3
How did the practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
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.
4
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _______
Christianity
language
art/architecture
philosophy
5
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
6
Which is the
best
resource or strategy for a historian studying this time period?
making unfounded hypotheses and predictions
using limited evidence
relying on a famous, but biased, secondary source
searching primary sources
7
Which slave trade started before, and was on a smaller scale than the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Arabic Slave Trade
Mongol Slave Trade
Chinese Slave Trade
Virginia Slave Trade
8
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?
polytheism
unitheism
monotheism
secularism
9
The work of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, and scientists played a great role in the____
Reformation
Reconquista
Crusades
Renaissance
10
What term do archaeologists use for the human-made items shown in the image?
Cultures
Fossils
Artisans
Artifacts
11
Daoism originated in __________and is known for its emphasis on__________.
China; balance of opposites
India; reincarnation of life
India; meditation
China; rehabilitation
12
Complete the Neolithic Era sequence: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses, ???
religions
trade
serfs
empires
13
Which statement describes the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli?
The ends justify the means.
Majority rules in all things.
All people are created equal.
The best government is no government.
14
In which area did the Justinian Code have the most lasting impact?
taxation
law
religion
war
15
Which of the following contributed most to the spread of Reformation ideas?
compass
printing press
trade
foreign invasion
16
What was the most important way that Silk Road trade was similar to gold-salt trade in Africa?
It included slaves as products for trade.
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
17
What invention of the Song Dynasty increased the spread of learning?
social interaction
printing techniques
Philosophy
Neo-Confucianism
18
In what way was the feudal system in Europe similar to the traditional caste system in India?
both systems provided structure for their civilization
both systems allowed for a high degree of social mobility
both systems established totalitarian governments
both systems were based on the idea of inalienable rights
19
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
grain cultivation
floating gardens
terrace planting
fallow fields
20
which areas were most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism?
Coastal towns of China
Indian subcontinent
Japan
Arabian Peninsula
21
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Normandy...Dark Ages
King John...Roman Empire
Rome...Crusade
Rome...Dark Ages
22
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
religious leader
large group of women
small group of citizens
military leader
23
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this
Vision of Righteousness
Classical Truths
Mandate of Heaven
Three Classics
24
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
growth of a middle class
decline in papal prestige
increased trade
all of the above
25
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —
construction of Harappan cities
flourishing of Hindu culture
introduction of Islamic rule
spread of Buddhism
26
How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
It allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
27
What information does the graphic provide us about ancient Egyptian society?
social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt
the social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical
religion was not very important in ancient Egypt
women and men had equal status in ancient Egypt
28
What was developed by an ancient civ., & later used by classical civs. for their law codes
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
Egyptian Justice Code
Justinian's Code
29
The development of early river valley civilizations was most dependent on
smooth coastlines of the river valleys
vast deserts of the river valleys
high mountains of the river valleys
fertile soils of the river valleys
30
Humanism influences Renaissance art and scholarship by advocating a return to —
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
31
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Greek
Babylonian
Roman
Assyrian
32
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
telescope
gunpowder
compass
aqueduct
33
Which of the following was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations?
irrigation
division of labor
metalworking
road building
34
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
35
Which empire was ruled by satraps, used a standardized monetary system, and used a Royal Road?
Kush
Egyptian
Assyrian
Persian
36
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 copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
He let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
37
What was the major political effect on Europe of the Reformation?
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
38
What lifestyle change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of cities?
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from monarchy to democracy
39
Which describes how the development of farming affected river valley civilizations?
state ownership of common lands became popular
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
Farming required the damming of rivers
farming became the only way to make a living
40
In what way did humanists differ from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance?
they rejected Christian teachings and values
they focused primarily on the importance of the individual
they focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life
they rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture
41
Which external factor did Han China & the Roman Empire both face that contributed to decline?
decentralization of government
lack of a strong military
threat of nomadic groups
lack of a common language
42
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and —
war
religion
law
education
43
What institution, used torture to rid the Catholic Church of what it considered heresy?
the Court of the Inquisition
the Reign of Terror
the Diet of Worms
The Consistory of Geneva
44
What belief was common between both Hinduism and Buddhism?
reincarnation
asceticism
no gods
caste system
45
Why were Christianity and Buddhism so appealing to the masses of people in Europe and Asia?
both elevated women to a higher class
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both offered freedom to slaves
both stressed obedience to the government
46
Why did trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire?
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Mongols leaders protected merchants and traders.
47
these historical structures show that
religion was not considered important in ancient societies
ancient societies needed large buildings to store food
ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques
the ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the Chinese
48
Which Eastern philosophy contributed to the dev. of classical civil. during the Han Dynasty?
Stoicism
Shintoism
Sikhism
Confucianism
49
Which political system has its origins in ancient Greece under Pericles?
monarchy
oligarchy
autocracy
democracy
50
How did the kings during the Hundred Years’ War influence the people of France & England?
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an era of technological creativity.
