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World History Review - Midterm
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1
Judaism
,
Christianity
, and
Islam
are all ____ religions.
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Maternal
Arabic
2
How did the
Black Death
affect
the
economy
of Medieval Europe?
pay increased for peasants because so many laborers had died
The price of luxury goods declined
the lack of available resources limited job opportunities
3
Greek culture
, ideas, and language
spread
throughout the ancient world
because
_____.
Democracy became extremely popular in the Middle East
Persian Wars demonstrated Greek superiority
Alexander the Great’s conquests created a Hellenistic world
4
In 1054, the
Great Schism
____.
caused the Muslims to invade Constantinople
created two distinct churches: Catholic & Orthodox
unified eastern and western Europe
5
During the
Renaissance
,
humanists
____.
rejected all secular learning and focused on religion
achieved individual greatness & often favored secular ideals
despised philosophy and the arts
6
Machiavelli
's
The Prince
and the Chinese philosophy of
legalism
both believed that people ____.
deserved freedom and natural rights
in the right to a fair and speedy trial
should be controlled by any means necessary
7
Created in England around 1215, the
Magna Carta
was a document that ____.
limited the power of the king and granted basic rights
declared that the king was head of the Anglican Church
allowed the king to rule without the consent of his lords
8
What was an
effect
of the building of the Palace of
Versailles
by
Louis XIV
?
Everything was awesome.
Nobles lost all of their power when living with the King
The King spent the country's tax revenue to help the poor
The gap between the rich and poor would lead to revolution
9
Why did
Ming and Qing
emperors
decide to isolate China
?
They thought that European weapons would ruin their economy
They were upset with the treasure gained from the Dutch
They were convinced that they had superior goods and culture
10
Martin Luther
started the Protestant
Reformation
against the Catholic Church
because
he
_____.
believed that the Church should sell more indulgences
did NOT believe that Christians needed the Pope to save them
did NOT believe that normal people could interpret the Bible
11
Which of the following was a lasting
legacy
of the
Ancient Greeks
?
Christianity spread alongside Greek expansion
ziggurats remained central architectural fixtures in Europe
The Iliad & The Odyssey inspired future literary traditions
12
What happened as a result of the
Glorious Revolution
in England?
Parliament beheaded the King and brought in an emperor
There was a bloodless transition with William and Mary
The economy of England declined as taxes increased
13
Under the
encomienda
system,
Native Americans
were ____.
to work as peasants for the Spanish and taught Christianity
totally separated from the Spanish bc of their lower status
treated exactly like African slaves
14
Prehistory
would be best described as the time ____.
before humans
after dinosaurs
before writing
15
What was a lasting effect of the
Scientific Revolution
?
It showed the importance of ignoring other cultures
It marked the beginning of modern science
It proved that the Earth is the center of the universe
It led to a revival of relying on the Classics
16
In what way did
Shi'a
Muslims
differ
from
Sunni
Muslims?
Shi'a embraced European culture, but the Sunnis did not
the Shi'a started their own new religion
Shi'a believed that the caliph should be related to Muhammad
17
The
Battle of Tours
and the
Reconquista
were
similar
because they both ___.
helped end the Renaissance
limited Muslim influence in Europe
caused deep divisions in the Catholic Church
18
Scholars of the
Abbasid Empire
translated many Ancient Greek texts into Arabic. What was a result?
Many Muslims converted to Christianity
The texts were preserved for future generations of Europeans
Muslims ignored the works and focused on the Qu'ran
19
The
Mongol
leader
Genghis Khan
was able to
create the largest land empire
in history by
____.
setting up regional governors to directly manage territories
forming alliances with rival kingdoms and spreading Buddhism
using horse archers and setting up tributary states
20
In Roman society, the
Patricians
were ___.
elite landowners who became members of the Senate
judges who vetoed laws
social commoners who often fought in the military
21
Why
did
Charlemagne
attempt to create a new
Holy Roman Empire
during the Dark/Middle Ages?
to challenge the power of the Orthodox Church
to restore learning, unify Europe, and spread Christianity
to challenge the authority of the pope
22
BEFORE
the
Neolithic Revolution
, most humans were
nomadic hunter-gatherers
exploring the oceans
building massive civilizations
23
How did the
Silk Road
affect World History?
it facilitated trade and cultural diffusion across Asia
Europeans began direct negotiations with the Chinese
it made China more isolated from the rest of the world
24
The
Jesuits
fought the Reformation by focusing on ____. (
[M]
=
Just study it!
)
conquest of the Holy Land
wealth and privilege
education
25
What made the
Athenian government different
from other early civilizations?
They used trial juries to settle private disputes.
It treated the higher classes as superior under the law
Ordinary citizens could vote and achieve public office
26
What feature of
Hinduism
most distinguishes it from Buddhism?
Its founder was Siddhartha Gautama
It requires all followers to make a trip to Mecca
It is based on polytheism (belief in many gods)
Its holiest city is Jerusalem
27
During the
High-Middle Ages
(just prior to the Renaissance), the
European economy
____.
transitioned from bartering to currency
crashed and caused widespread famine
began including Silk Road trade items
28
European
absolute rulers
like Louis XIV, Philip II, and Charles I are all examples of what?
Leaders of the Reconquista
Religious figures
Supporters of Capitalism
Divine Right Monarchs
