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2024 World History Midterm Exam
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1
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Islam
Pagan
Judaism
Christianity
2
Which of the following best describes the policy of "Bread and Circuses" that was adopted by various Roman emperors.
Policy that tried to distract the Roman people from gov't corruption.
Policy aimed at ridding the empire of mercenaries and foreign influence.
An attempt to win over foreign leaders through entertainment.
An attempt to execute corrupt leaders and traitors to the empire.
3
The images above show...
expansion of the Roman Rep. into an empire surrounding the Mediterranean.
spread of Greek ideas throughout the civilizations of N. Africa and Europe.
the invasion of the Roman empire by two Germanic kings.
the dividing of the Roman empire in order to better manage its problems.
4
Match the religion to the key religious text The Torah and Talmud
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Pagan
5
Latin for "I forbid", this is the power to reject a proposed law. The U.S. President has this power.
Patrician
Veto
Consul
Senate
6
One of the Five Pillars, the hajj, is
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
7
Which of the following gives the most likely reason why Islam was able to spread very rapidly over such a large area?
Judaism had not begun at this time and so there was no competition.
There were well established trade routes around its starting point.
It would have radically changed existing religions there.
It was made the official religion of the Roman empire.
8
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Huang He River Valley Civilization?
A
D
C
B
9
Which of the following best describes the "Pax Romana"?
Time during which Rome was conquered by Barbarians from eastern Europe.
The Roman defeat and destruction of the Carthaginians during the Punic Wars
Period during which the Roman Empire flourished due to safety and trade.
time during which emperors used "Bread and Circuses" to distract Romans..
10
Match the religion with a key belief: Heaven and Hell and a messiah, or ‘Son of God’ has come to save his people.
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Pagan
11
The map above, and the Pax Romana helped with the spread of?
Judaism
Christianity
Pagan
Islam
12
The monotheistic religions are...
Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism
Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam
Christianity, Buddhism and Islam
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
13
On the map above, the purple spots most likely show the location of...
Jewish synagogues built during the first diaspora
places visited by Jesus in his lifetime
main ports and trade cities on the Roman roads.
large church buildings constructed by the apostle Peter
14
The golden dome in this photograph is an important symbol/location for which religion?
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
15
Besides Art/Architecture and a market place, the purpose of the Roman Forum would be which of the 8 characteristics?
Complex Religion
Organized Government
Public Works
Job Specialization
16
The photo above shows a call to prayer in which religion?
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
17
During the Roman Republic, the 12 tables were important because...
Judges could point out that Roman laws were known so they should be obeyed.
Plebeians could work to veto any of the laws they felt were helpful to them
Romans hold leaders accountable, defend themselves from false accusations.
The laws could be manipulated by the Patrician class to hurt the Plebeians.
18
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
19
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire in the west, was that Western Europe...
returned the democratic form of government it had used before Rome.
was absorbed by the Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire.
entered a period of chaos and disorder due to a lack of centralized gov't.
came under the control of the new Muslim empire.
20
The strongest reason for the sudden growth of cities in areas where hunting and gathering previously had been practiced?
the shift to a pastoral nomadic way of life.
the creation of governments.
the food surpluses caused by farming.
a money system caused by a grain surplus
21
The wall in this photograph is an important symbol/location for which religion?
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
22
In some countries, Sharia Law has been very controversial because...
It allows Muslim women more freedom of expression in public.
It requires Jewish men to stay in the home and care for the family.
It forbids young boys from going to school or driving.
It's been used to justify harsh punishments such as stoning and amputations
23
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Islam
2000 B.C.E.
32 C.E.
632 C.E.
24
Key People:Gained popularity by defeating the barbarians. After returning to Rome, decided to become "Dictator for Life"
Marc Antony
julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Cincinnatus
25
Match the religion with a key belief from that religion
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
26
The map/image above would most likely help us explain....
the sources of wealth for the Roman Plebeian class.
how the tax system was set up in the Roman republic.
ways in which Rome and Sparta were very similar.
reasons why the Plebeian class in Rome began to struggle economically.
27
Key People: an ambitious leader of Egypt who manipulated two powerful Roman leaders to help solidify control of Egypt.
Cleopatra
Octavian
Nero
Cincinnatus
28
The map above shows two colors, which indicate areas of influence by _____ and ______.
Catholics and Protestants
Shiites and Hindus
Muslims and Jews
Sunnis and Shiites
29
The ancient Romans developed most of their art, architecture, and education from...
Egyptian culture
Spanish culture
Greeks culture
Persian culture
30
Match the religion to the key religious text The Qur'an and Hadith
Christianity
Judaism
Pagan
Islam
31
Religions with only one god are described as...
Jewish
monotheistic
polytheistic
pagan
32
Map C indicates that this religion ‘lost’some territory in Europe as a result of...
The Diaspora of the Jews
Wars with Christianity
Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Wars with Judaism
33
The site portrayed in this photograph is located in...
Mecca
Rome
Jerusalem
Medina
34
Early on, Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?
How many times to pray each day.
When the month of Ramadan should be celebrated.
Who could be a Caliph, or leader of the Muslims.
The amount of charity was required.
35
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion:
Abraham is the main founder/figure
Judaism
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
36
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
37
Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations to our own were found in the areas of...
military technology and tactics
government and law
religious doctrine and ceremonies
business and economic policy
38
Besides an example of Art/Architecture, the purpose of the image above would represent which of the 8 characteristics?
Organized Government
Public Works
Job Specialization
Complex Religion
39
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Muhammad
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
40
Which quote from the news article above, would help us explain why civilizations were able to thrive in ancient India?
“Seasonal monsoon rains, a lifeline for farmers across South Asia..”
“typically cause loss of life every year between July and September..”
"Many flood survivors have lost everything: their homes, their possessions"
“but officials say this year's flooding is the worst in several years..”
41
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Jerusalem and the land of Canaan (their Promised Land)
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
42
Which of the following best describes a Civilization?
The spreading out of culture and culture traits from a central point.
The transition of people from hunter-gatherers to farmers.
The process of becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.
In human history when people have developed ways of organizing a society.
43
The map above describes the spreading of a religion throughout which empire?
Muslim
Roman
Persian
Greek
44
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Nile River Valley Civilization?
A
B
C
D
45
Key People:Considered to be the ideal model for what a Roman dictator should be.
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
Nero
Cincinnatus
46
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Mesopotamia River Valley Civilization?
B
D
C
A
47
Which of the following was an important change made by the Roman emperor Constantine in A.D. 313?
He brought back the republic to help end political violence.
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
He granted religious toleration to Christians, ending persecution.
48
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Judaism
Pagan
Islam
Christianity
49
The main representative body of ancient Rome, this group would debate and pass laws, as well as advise the leaders.
Praetors
Aristocracy
Direct Democracy
Senate
50
Match the religion to the key religious text The Old and New Testaments
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
51
According to professor Jared Diamond, the reason some areas of the world would be considered "Geographically Lucky?
Certain areas of the world have the 8 characteristics of civilization.
Some areas have animals and plants to domesticate allowing them to develop
Some areas were isolated from other countries, preventing disease and war.
White countries had geo. luck, so they had more than non-white countries.
52
Map B must be most closely after what year?
32 AD/CE
632 AD/CE
1492 AD/CE
2000 BC/BCE
53
As shown on this map, the second big change that Emperor Constantine made to the Roman empire was...
Conquering all lands around the Mediterranean Sea.
Dividing the empire into the eastern and western empires.
Moving the capital of Rome to Constantinople.
Bringing India under Roman control.
54
In Rome, the purpose of the position of “Dictator” was to...
seize control of the government by force in order to gain power.
Provide a single leader during times of crisis.
provide a veto check on the power of the Patrician class Consuls.
provide a representative for the plebeian class in the Senate.
55
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
56
This picture helps us understand...
Why Jerusalem has a long history of religions fighting over it.
Why the Romans wanted to conquer Judea.
Why Muslims pray at the wailing wall.
Why Sunni and Shia Muslims fight amongst each other.
57
The route shown above was known as...
The Trans-Saharan route
Trade Road
Silk Road
Transcontinental Railroad
58
The image above primarily shows an example of which major Roman innovation/invention?
Bridges for transportation of people across the empire
Aqueducts for transporting fresh water to cities
Roads to allow trade to flourish in the Roman empire.
Dams to divert the flow of major rivers
59
Which of the following is the best explanation for why a surplus of food is the key to any civilization forming?
Food surplus requires participation in farming to feed the civilization.
Food surplus encourages people to avoid trade.
Food surplus allows more people to move around looking for animals and nuts
Food surplus means not everyone has to farm, so some people can specialize.
60
After dividing the Roman Empire into the eastern and western empire, Emperor Diocletian chose...
the eastern half so that he would control the Indus valley’s rich resources
the eastern half because it was the wealthiest and the end of the silk road
the western half so he could avoid the barbarian invasion and Atila the Hun
the western half so he would have control of the main capital of Rome.
61
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion:
Jesus of Nazareth
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
62
In Map B, the dramatic spread of the blue is most likely the result of the life of?
Muhammed
Jesus
Christopher Columbus
Buddah
63
Form of government practiced by ancient Athens, in which the people gather to debate the day to day affairs of the gov't
Direct Democracy
Popular Assembly
Consul
Republican
64
Of the maps above, the yellow shading is _____________ and the orange spots are __________________.
Probably after 300 BC/BCE : Probably around 300 BC/BCE
Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 BC/BCE
Probably after 300 BC/BCE : Probably around 100 AD/CE
Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 AD/CE
65
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Rome
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Pagan
66
In this religion, the call to prayer is done in most major cities ____ times ______
5 times per day
4 times per year
3 times per month
2 time per day
67
Julius Caesar’s enemies felt he was a threat to Rome because...
they were angry with him for his military failures to conquer Gaul.
they were fearful when he disbanded his army that he might endanger Rome.
they were opposed to expansionism policy and his refusal to help the poor.
they feared he planned to make himself emperor of Rome, ending the Republic
68
Government where the people vote to elect representatives who then oversee the day to day affairs of the government.
Senate
Dictator
Direct Democracy
Republic
69
Match the religion with a key belief: Chosen people of Yahweh, follow the ten commandments, waiting for their Messiah.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Pagan
70
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Christianity
2000 B.C.E.
632 C.E.
32 C.E.
1200 C.E.
71
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Indus River Valley Civilization?
D
B
C
A
72
The Patricians and Plebeians would represent which of the 8 characteristics of civilization in ancient Rome?
Cities
Writing
Organized Government
Social Classes
73
Using the map above, which of the following options best describes the purpose of the routes on the map above?
Settlements developed along the trade routes so communication wasn't needed
To explain how foreign raiders controlled the major transportation routes
Europeans established overland trade routes and controlled centers of trade
To show how people from Eurasia, the Middle East to China develop networks
74
This statement, while important to several world religions, is primarily a summary of the history and beliefs of...
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
75
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Judaism
32 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
1200 C.E.
632 C.E.
76
The map above describes two different phases/periods in the spread of which religion?
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
