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Unit 1 Review - The Ancient & Medieval World
Unit 1 Review - The Ancient & Medieval World
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1
Which of the following contributed to the early spread of Islam across three continents?
Conquests
Trade
All of the above
Islamic leaders like Mansa Musa
2
The social and political system of medieval Europe, in which land was exchanged for loyalty and services, was called:
Caste System
Magna Carta
Confucianism
Feudalism
3
How did the Bubonic Plague spread from Asia to Europe?
Through seawinds carrying toxic vapor.
Through polluted rain water.
Through polluted ocean water.
Through fleas, rats, and trade routes.
4
During the ancient period, cultural diffusion between Europe and Asia occurred primarily through which of the following?
Panama Canal
Silk Road
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
5
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?
All three are monotheistic.
All three believe in the prophet Muhammad.
All three originated in Africa.
All three practice religious sacrifice.
6
How did the Greek city-state of Athens influence modern U.S. government?
It supported philosopher-kings as leaders.
It was the birthplace of democracy.
It was ruled by an oligarchy.
It developed a monarchy.
7
The ancient civilization known for Hinduism & Buddhism, early grid & plumbing systems, and the concept of zero.
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
8
Hammurabi's Code revealed what about ancient Babylonia?
Commoners had power in the government.
Punishments were equal for all social groups.
Upper class men controlled society.
Slavery was outlawed.
9
Around what geographic feature did the four earliest human civilizations begin?
Rivers
Deserts
Glaciers
Jungles
10
During the medieval period, which institution had the most power in Western Europe?
Islamic Caliphate
Roman Catholic Church
None of the above
Eastern Orthodox Church
11
What was a major result of the Neolithic Revolution?
A decline in the world's food supply.
The rise of civilizations.
A shift towards nomadic lifetsyles.
A decline in the world's population.
12
All of the following contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire EXCEPT:
Overexpansion of territory
Invasions by outside groups
Financial problems
Strong emperors
13
What goods were primarily traded between Northern and Western Africa during the Middle Ages?
Silk and Gold
Diamonds and Pepper
Rum and Slaves
Gold and Salt
14
During the Neolithic Revolution, humans learned how to do what?
Use caves as shelter.
Hunt and gather.
Farm and domesticate animals.
Use fire for heat.
15
The series of holy wars fought by Christian knights during the Middle Ages were known as:
The Peloponnesian War
The Hundred Years War
The Persian Wars
The Crusades
16
Which ancient civilization is associated with Pharaohs, the development of hieroglyphics, and elaborate pyramids?
Macedonia
Egypt
India
Babylonia
17
Silk-making, paper, civil service exams, and the Mandate of Heaven are associated with which ancient civilization?
Greece
India
China
Egypt
18
Which of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Giving to the poor
Engaging in Jihad against non-Muslims
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Prayer to Allah five times daily
19
The social hierarchy of ancient India was known as . . .
Feudalism
Estate System
Hammurabi's Code
Caste System
20
Which classical civilization is associated with the Olympic games, theater, philosophy, and columns?
India
Greece
China
Persia