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Midterm 2016 Study Guide
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1
Jesus is the son of God. What religion has been described?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
2
Who was the most successful emperor of Byzantine that ruled for 40 years?
Justinian
Justin 1
Julisus Caesar
Theodora
3
What was the importance of Constantinople's location?
All of the above
Great trading location
it was surrounded by water
It is halfway between East and West
4
What ideas contributed to the period known as the Renaissance?
Catholic dogma
finger painting
Selling indulgences to go to heaven
Humanism
5
Most people did not own land in the fuedal society, explain the role of the serf
Serfs worked the land in exchange for shelter, food and etc.
Serf means "land"
Serfs owned land
Serfs protected the land
6
Why were the Mongols so successful?
All of the above
skilled in conquering their enemies
Well organized soldiers
Trade thrived
7
What event mark the end of the Roman Republic?
The writing of the 12 tables
The assassination of Julius Caesar
Marc Anthony's affair with Cleopatra
The death of Augustus Caesar
8
Who is considered the father of modern Europe
Charlemagne
Justinian
Julius Caesar
Henry the 8th
9
Which of the following is a push factor which drove the Bantu people to migrate across Africa?
increased resources
Natural disasters
less complex cities
Better land
10
Why did different languages develop in Europe after the downfall of Rome?
Spanish mixed with Latin
German mixed with Latin
French mixed with Latin
English mixed with Latin
11
What similarities are there between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
They use the same books
They have the same rituals
They are monotheistic
They recognize the same holidays
12
Explain the difference of Athenian culture and Spartan Culture
Women's rights vs NO women's rights
Philosophy, Art and Education vs. Military
Democracy vs. Dictatorship
Religious vs. Non Religious
13
The Code of Hammurabi was a major historical achievement for which of the following reasons?
It was the first official law code
it ended capital punishment
It ended slavery
Men and women were treated equally
14
How did the Abbadi Caliphate become powerful?
All of the above
They murdered the Umayyad family
Controlled key lands
Controlled trade between Europe and China
15
What was Marco Polo's impact on the history of the Mongol Empire?
He understood the inner- workings of the Mongol Empire
He developed a close relationship with Kublai Khan
All of the above
He wrote about the Mongols
16
How did Shi Huang Di restore order in China?
Built the Great Wall of China
Crushed political opposition
Destroyed powerful warlords
All of the Above
17
During Feudal times, often, people could not read. What from of entertainment was enjoyed?
Troubadours speaking poetry
Beer drinking contest
Boxing
Arm wrestling matches
18
What role did patrons play in the Renaissance?
They financed art
They financed the government
They financed churches
They financed libraries
19
How did Muslims impact East Africa?
Many E. Africans adopted Islam
All of the above
Arabic mixed with Bantu to create Swahili
Islamic Leaders took political positions
20
What was the key feature of early civilization?
large stone structures
Cities
social equality
steel making
21
During the Byzantine Empire, the East and Western churches split. This is known as...
The Last Supper
Iconoclasm
The great schism
Paganism
22
What impact did writing in vernacular have on the spreading of Renaissance ideas?
Vernacular became one universal language
Vernacular writing did little to spread ideas
People were forced to learn Latin again
People could read in their own language
23
What change occurred in Russia under Olga and Vladamir?
The Vikings took over
Christianity spread
The Mongols took over
trade declined
24
What is significant about Chandra Gupta grandson Asoka?
Promoted Hinduism
Promoted Christianity
Promoted Buddhism
Promoted Islam
25
Which of the following belief systems originated during the Zhou Dynasty to become Chinese
Zoroastianism
Hinduism
Christianity
Confucianism
26
Why did King Henry V111 establish the Church of England
Parliament passed the act of supremacy
He wanted a son
All of the above
He wanted a divorce
27
What caused Martin Luther to write the 95 thesis statements?
The Church had too heavy taxes
The church was arranging marriages
The church was excommunicating people
The church was selling indulgences
28
Explain the role of the knight
All of the above
To collect taxes
To protect their lord's land
To perform in jousting matches
29
HOw did the fall of Rome impact Europe?
Downfall of Cities
All of the above
Decline in education
Disruption of trade
30
What new invention helped spread literature during the Renaissance
Ink
The wheel and axle
The Printing Press
Paper
31
Besides Europe where else did Feudalism exist?
Sweden
Russia
The Americas
Japan
32
In order to be a practicing Muslim; what must be adhered to?
Men must grow a long beard
Pilgrimage to Mecca every year
Speak Arabic
Must practice the 5 pillars
33
During the crusades, what land was European Christians trying to recapture from the Muslims?
Damascus
Israel
The Holy Mecca
Jerusalem
34
What social reforms were people demanding during the Reformation
Annulments and Divorces
All of the above
Stop selling of indulgences
A different religion ( not Catholic)
35
Name an example of a Tyrant?
Senators
Patricans
Julius Caesar
Oligarchy
36
How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?
as aliens
As average men
as father figures
as Gods
37
What location is considered the birth place of the Renaissance?
Arabia
Italy
France
Northern Africa
38
What are the lasting impact of the Renaissance and Reformation on society
All of the Above
Banking and finance
Art, Vernacular, Culture
New Technologies
39
The Mongols had access to the Silk Road Trade routes. Why?
Because of its location in Asia
Because of its location in Europe
Because of its location in Africa
Because of its location on the Mediterranean
40
What is a Renaissance man?
Someone interested in art
Someone interested in Architecture
Someone interested in many things
Someone interested in literature
41
Which of the following is the job of a historian?
Study written evidence of the past
Analyze rocks
Track down criminals
study geology
42
People stopped focusing solely on the church and more on mankind. What ideal developed?
Islam
Patriotism
Humanism
The enlightenment
