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Mrs. Curry World History Final review
Mrs. Curry World History Final review
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1
Which choice best explains the impact of Ottoman control of trade to Europe?
admiral ZhengHe led an expedition to open an alternate route
Mongols attacked& captured Constantinople to regain income.
. Islamic domination of Jerusalem inspired the crusades
Limited access 2 goods&was incentive tofind a alternat rout
2
Archimedes made important contributions toengineering and math such as:
The principles of the lever and buoyancy
The 60 minute hour and 360 degree circle
The design of cities using a grid system
The creation of agriculture & food surplus
3
Hammurabi’s Code showed favoritism to which group ?
Women
young citizens
members of the ruling class
first time offenders
4
How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?
. the destruction of religious images (iconoclasm)
the loss of followers of Christianity
the loss of technology and infrastructure
the rise of democratic government
5
In what ways was Rome’s system of governmentsimilar to the United States?
It had a president elected for 4 year terms
The provision for a dictator to take over in time of crisis
It was a republic with separate branches
Women were allowed to vote and run foroffice
6
What did the Zhou created what idea that wouldstay with China for generations?
Reincarnation--towould ensure that China would always exist
Alliances--todevelop relationships with European empires
Yin& Yang--to maintain the balance of society
Mandateof Heaven--to overthrow corrupt leaders
7
Whichcivilization was the first to make wheeled vehicles?
Egyptians
Sumerians
Perisans
Babylonians
8
One reason Islam spread quickly was because:
it required no change in diet
it had a highway system
it is easy to learn and practice
it has big priesthood
9
If you were running a race & you passed the person in 2nd place, what place are you in now?
1st
4th
3rd
2nd
10
Pick the answer that says Red
Red
Green
Purple
Blue
11
How are Hammurabi’s Code and Justinian’s Coderelated?
They were used to write secret messagesin special codes
They detailed what would be taught in schools
They informed citizens about the tax rates.
They contribute to the legal tradition of thepresent day
12
South Asia was birthplace to 2influential faiths. Those faiths are:
Animism and Atheism
Hinduismand Buddhism
Christianityand Islam
Islamand Confucianism
13
In feudal society, literacy was almost exclusively to be found
in villages so farmers could study agriculture
. as part of the training for knighthood
among the clergy in facilities such as monasteries
among the merchant class for record keeping
14
Which of these isNOT a quality that Athens and Sparta have in common?
Equal rights for women
Common language
Shared religious beliefs
They felt superior to non-Greeks
15
Whatwas a consequence of being a woman or a slave in Athens?
Women& slaves had to to give 2 years of military service.
Womenand slaves were not allowed to be citizens
Women & slaves were forced to pursue& education in the arts.
Womenand slaves were forced to participate in Olympic games
16
The mosaic icon is representative of which civilization?
Roman Empire
Han Empire
Byzantine Empire
Alexander the Great
17
which
best
explains how the BlackDeath contributed to the end of the medieval period in Europe?
eliminated most monasteries by killing themajority of monks
reduced the # of famines because there wasnow more food
It minimized urbanization due to the high deathrate
gave peasants freedom&greater wealth due to the laborshortag
18
What type of religion wasobserved in Ancient Greece?
Monotheistic
Atheistic
Animistic
Polytheistic
19
The chart to the right describes the social system
Manorialism
communism
Socialism
capitalism
20
Imagine you are in a dark room, how do you get out?
Through the front door
Stop imagining
Jump out
cut a hole in the wall
21
What identifies the origin of the British (UnitedKingdom’s) Parliament?
MagnaCarta that forced KingJohn to give up ultimate control
Hammurabi’s Code which inspired King John to have harsh laws
Declaration of Rights, King John gave more freedom2 peasants
Justinian’s Code which compelled King John toappoint judges
22
TheEpic of Gilgamesh and Old Testament both reference what kind of major natural disaster
Hurricane
Thunderstorm
flood
Earthquake
23
Which of these civilizations did Alexander the Great NOT take over
India
Egypt
Persian
Mesopotamia
24
The Reformation caused political and economic impacts such as:
The 30 Years war where 1/3 German population died
The murder of Elizabeth I of England resulting in a civilwar
The destruction of Silk Road trade routes r
The Bubonic Plague where 1/2 of Europes population died
25
What evidence shows that theIndus Valley had “well organized” cities?
Telephonesystems and roads
Streetsplanned with a grid system and a plumbing system
Communityhousing and burial tombs
Castleswith motes around them
26
By making Constantinople the seat (headquarters)of Eastern Christianity Justinian did what?
made Christianity a unifying force in theempire.
started a war with India.
created a new religion.
made choices that resulted the collapse of theempire
27
Which best
explains the impact of the printing press in onthe Reformation in Europe
The rise in anarchy because of the decrease inliteracy
TheRenaissance declined cause of growinginterest in science
More governments converted their economies topaper currency
common people had access to the Bible&could read4 themselves
28
2+2x2-6= what?
2
8
4
22
29
Which major conflict led to the downfall ofGreek greatness?
Battle of Marathon
Battle ofThermopylae
Peloponnesian War
Persian War
30
5 Pillars of Islam; a declaration offaith, mandatory prayers, fasting during Ramadan, Haji,and
writing in arabic
being polytheistic
living without electricity
making charitable donations
31
The accomplishments of Greek’s in art,literature, math, science, government, form the basis of
Economic freedom
Western culture
Transportationcorridors
Project management
32
In both ancient Sumer and Egypt, which groups were at the top of the social hierarchy?
Scribes& Historians
Farmers& Peasants
Ruling Family & Priests
Merchants & Artisans
33
Whatpolicy helped the Persians maintain control of their extensive empire?
Tolerationof conquered people’s customs and religions
Carryingon the use of a barter economy
Notwasting taxes on the building of roads
Refusalto codify laws for conquered people
34
The gold-salt trade between African kingdoms and the Middle East facilitated
exchange of slaves to America
exchange of ideas
Christianity to the Middle East
Exchange of languages
35
Who came in like a wrecking ball?
Ariana Grande
Brittany Spears
Iggy Azalea
Miley Cyrus
36
A farmer had 15 sheep, and all but 8 died. How many are left?
15
0
8
7
37
Which choice
best
explains the impact of the Renaissance on religion?
pursuit of perfectionism in religion throughart& literature
The increase of monasticism and religion-basededucation
The development of consumerism provided more $ for religion
A rise of secularism w/a focus onseparation of govt&religion
38
Explain the impact of Luther’s beliefs on thereligious doctrine
He advocated the inclusion of ancient Greek gods.
He requested monarchs to create new religions
mandated the creation of public schools to improve literacy
Heundermined thatsalvation wasreached thru confession alone
39
Carefully
analyze the map. Based on its accuracy, it was probably created by:
ancient Greek astronomers
Renaissance era cartographers in Europe
Mongols cientists
Han-era mathematicians in China
