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A Review for the 7th Grade TN Ready Assessment.
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1
How did the Mongols contribute to the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?
Reopened the Silk Road - led to economic growth in Europe.
They expanded African trade routes.
Established stable governments from Russia to Eastern Europe
They forced Muslim armies to withdraw from Southern Europe.
2
Who was the first rulers to establish Islam as an important religion in West Africa?
King Tenkamenin of Ghana
Mansa Musa of Mali
Sonni Ali of Songhai
Sundiata of Mali
3
Which event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe in 476 CE?
The Signing of the Magna Carta
The Fall of Rome
The Fall of the Byzantine Empire
The Hundred Years War
4
Why do many consider Petrarch as the founder of Renaissance humanism?
He was a close friend and mentor to Shakespeare.
He created art in new styles such as linear perspective.
He wrote love poems to Laura.
He brought together pagan classical culture and Christianity
5
Who does this describe? "Built the first telescope; Persecuted by the Church for his findings"
Galileo Galilei
Francis Bacon
Sir Isaac Newton
Nicolaus Copernicus
6
Which of the following was NOT one of the legacies of the Crusades?
The Christians won and held control of Jerusalem
Trade increased between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Arab knowledge of math and medicine spread to Europeans
Inspired European exploration in 14th & 15th centuries
7
During the Middle Ages, the Pope claimed ______, which means authority over all secular leaders
excommunication
papal supremacy
interdict
dictatorship
8
During the Counter Reformation, Catholic leaders __________.
organized Christian leaders to resolve conflicts
forced protestants to move into separate communities.
Reformed major abuses of the Catholic Church
Changed teachings on Christianity
9
Why was Prince Shotoku important to the development of Japan during the Middle Ages?
He was the first Shogun.
Brought the focus of the Dynasty back Shinto.
He united the Mongol invasion against Japan.
Spread Chinese art, technology, and idea of government.
10
Which Chinese religion or philosophy had the strongest support from the Chinese government?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
Christianity
11
Which of the following was an improvement in
architectural
design pioneered by Roman engineers?
Arched supports / Vaults
Aqueducts
Concrete columns
Drains
12
How did the Mongols reopening the Silk Road help lead Europe into the Renaissance?
This allowed Europeans to exchange ideas with Asia.
Europe was launched into warfare - led to a change in power.
The Mongols traveled to Europe and taught painting styles.
It led Europe into the age of feudalism.
13
How did trade help early Africans to develop advanced societies?
It provided slaves to do all the work for them.
It allowed them to sell their unused natural resources.
It put them into contact with other people’s ideas.
It made the gold they mined more valuable.
14
How did the Scientific Revolution contribute to the Enlightenment?
Led to a decrease power of the papacy and monarchs.
Led to philosophy advances from figures like Aristotle.
Led to individuals forming their own opinion about the world
Led to advancements on how to find out 'Who is a Witch'.
15
Who does this best describe? - "Created the heliocentric theory; Founder of modern science"
Newton
Copernicus
Bacon
Montesquieu
16
The following list is associated with which Chinese Dynasty? *Isolationism, Forbidden City, Sea Voyages*
Mongol Rule (Yuan)
Tang
Song
Ming
17
This Portuguese explorer rounded Africa's southern tip & found a direct water route to the Indian Ocean.
Bartolomeo Dias
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
18
Which of the following accurately displays the hierarchy of Feudal Japan? (Highest to Lowest)
Emperor, Samurai, Shogun, Peasants, Artisans
Emperor, Shogun, Samurai, Merchants, Daimyo
Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Merchants
Samurai, Daimyo, Shogun, Merchants, Emperor
19
The Magna Carta stated that the King of England was NOT above the law, and limited his power.
TRUE
FALSE
20
The Reformation refers to __________.
Improvements for the poor
Impeachment of King Henry VII
Protestant separation from the Catholic Church
Reorganization of legal system
21
Which of the following best illustrates the influence of China on Japan?
The development of haiku poetry
Requiring officials to take a civil service exam
The samurai tradition
Japanese adoption of the Chinese writing system
22
Japan’s golden age or the, _________, made many advancements in the fields of literature & art.
Nara Period
Heian Period
Feudalism Period
Kami Period
23
Incan architects and engineers are famous for building __________.
Thousands of miles of roads to connect the empire
Stone bridges crossing deep mountain gorges
Aqueducts to carry water from distant lakes
Deep mountain wells used to irrigate crops
24
Peasants bound to work their Lord's land under the Feudal System were called ________.
Serfs
Servants
Tenant Farmers
25
What was the name of the prophet who founded the Islamic religion?
Genghis Khan
Buddha
Muhammad
Ali
26
The history of West African Kingdoms have been passed down by __________ through Griots.
Stone Tablets
Books
Word of Mouth
Knotted Strings
27
Which of the following rulers was responsible for building the Hagia Sophia?
Constantine
Augustus
Ivan the Great
Justinian
28
Maya astronomers created two major types of __________.
Star Charts
Calendars
Mathematics
Observatories
29
How did the printing press contribute to the Reformation?
It created jobs for monks who left the monastery.
It spread new ideas (new worldviews) and translations of the Bible.
It led cities to establish new universities.
It meant that scholars no longer felt a need to travel.
30
Why did the Western Roman Empire Fall?
Political Instability - Could not peacefully transfer power
Weakening Frontiers - Invasions from Germanic Tribes
Weakening Army - Could not defeat the Ottomans in the Middle East
Economic and Social Problems - Heavy Taxes
31
What is the main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Belief of who is the rightful caliph of the Islamic Faith
How to act toward members of other religions
How many wives a husband is allowed to have
The time of the day Muslims are to pray toward Mecca
32
Thomas Aquinas tried to blend __________ and __________ in his writings.
Mathematics; Religion
Artistic expression; Greek philosophy
Greek thinking; Christian teachings
New understandings; ancient understandings of the body
33
Which belief system spread first from India to China and then to Korea and Japan?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
Christianity
34
What effect did the bubonic plague have on European life during the Middle Ages?
It encouraged many people to move across the oceans.
It prompted the start of modern medical techniques.
It caused a peasant labor shortage that disrupted feudalism.
It changed social classes by it targeting the upper classes.
35
The
religious
and political leader in the Islamic world is called a ____________.
Kaiser
Emperor
Sultan
Caliph
36
Which of the following physical features did NOT contribute to China’s isolation?
The North China Plain
The Himalayas
The Pacific Ocean
The Gobi Desert
37
Who conquered England in 1066 and created a kingdom based on the French style of feudalism.
William the Conqueror
Richard the Lionhearted
Pope Leo III
Charlemagne
38
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars?
Worship
Pilgrimage
Belief
Patronage
39
The Roman Empire has a strong influence over all of the following aspects of American society:
Architecture
Agriculture
Engineering
Art
40
Fought for their Lord in exchange for a small piece of land
(fief)
& some peasants
Serfs
Knights
Barons
Bishops
41
The term Renaissance means __________.
angry
rebirth
experimentation
sadness
42
Great Schism was caused because of differing beliefs over icons. What did iconoclasts believe?
It is wrong to worship kings.
Icons should always be used in Christian worship.
Icons should not be used in Christian worship.
It is wrong to worship animals.
43
What does Pope Leo III do for Charlemagne in exchange for his protection?
Pope Leo III makes Charlemagne a cardinal.
Charlemagne becomes protector of the Roman Pope.
Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne emperor.
Charlemagne unites the Roman Papacy in the Byzantine Empire.
44
How did the crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire affect the power of the Catholic Church?
Christianity was established as the religion of the Empire.
The church made Charlemagne its pope.
Influence of the church declined due to Charlemagnes criticisms of the Pope
Charlemagne made the pope his successor as emperor.
45
Who does this describe? - "Believed government’s purpose is to protect people’s natural rights"
Newton
Locke
Voltaire
Montesquieu
46
Which Renaissance Artist completed these -
Machiavelli
Leonardo DaMacaroni
Leonardo DaVinci
Michelangelo
47
How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?
They opposed the feudal system.
They gave land to the peasants.
They excommunicated criminals.
They cared for the sick and poor.
48
Which of the following caused feudalism to decline?
Peasants began to outnumber nobles
Larger manor houses were built
Trade and industry grew
The power of the church increased
49
What did Pope Gregory the VII do to Henry IV that led to him standing in the snow for 3 days?
He declared Henry IV must take a pilgrimage to Mecca.
He excommunicated him from the Catholic Church.
He pushed Henry IV off of the castle wall during winter.
He denounced all of Henry IV’s authority.
50
The Arabian Peninsula lies at the crossroads of which three continents?
North America, South America, and Europe
Australia, Asia, and Africa
Europe, Africa, and Asia
South America, Asia, Africa
51
A series of Holy Wars waged by the Catholic Church against the Muslims between 1095 and 1291 CE
Reconquista
The Black Death
Hundred Years War
Crusades
52
Which answer
best
describes the land that the Inca people used to farm?
Fertile land close to the Amazon River
Fertile land on gently sloping hills
Strips of flat land carved from steep hillsides
Flat plains that required irrigation
53
The Great Schism was the split between which two religious traditions split?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Christians
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Hagia Sophia
The Christians and the Muslims
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church
54
Movement of plants, animals, and other living things between the eastern & western hemispheres.
Columbian Exchange
Treaty of Tordesillas
Capitalism
Mercantilism
55
Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?
Classical Greek and Roman art
Islamic art
Early medieval art
Ancient Chinese art
56
The war fought by Christians against Muslim forces over the control of Spain
Quesadilla
Reconquista
The Hundred Years War
The Children's Crusade
57
Why was the Arabian Peninsula's geographic location considered important?
It was positioned to control the trade between Eastern and Western Europe.
It was the center of trade between Japan and China.
It was strategically located between Asia and Europe for trade and culture.
It was centrally located between Africa and the Americas.
58
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of European Geography?
Europe mostly consists of mountains, plains, and waterways
The main mountain ranges are the Alps, Pyrenees, and Urals.
The longest rivers in Western Europe are the Rhine & Danube.
Europe’s topography and location does not affect its climate
59
Constantine moved the capital of the Byzantine Empire to __________.
Moscow
Rome
Constantinople
Russia
60
Trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa mainly involved the exchange of __________ for gold.
Iron
Salt
Ivory
Slaves
61
What is a similarity between the Renaissance and Reformation?
Concerned with spiritual life
Focused on individual beliefs and achievement
Did not leave an impact
Started in northern Italy
62
A Lord's estate was called a ________.
Manor
Palace
Township
Pasture
63
The Hundred Years War was fought in the Late Middle Ages between ____________.
France and Spain
France and England
England and Spain
France and the Islamic Empire
64
How did humanism differ from medieval ways of thinking?
Humanist had extreme focus on religious preparations.
Humanist believed you should take a vow of poverty.
Humanist provide basic needs for all people in society.
Humanist believe in self improvement& less focus on religion
65
How did Mansa Musa establish West Africa as a center of Muslim culture?
He established trade links with Muslim salt merchants in North Africa
Brought Muslim scholars, artists, & teachers from his hajj to work in Mali.
Spent so much gold on his hajj that it upset the economy of Egypt for years
Extended Mali’s territory & made it one of the largest empires of its time.
66
According to this map, why might Timbouctou have been such an influential city?
Because it was the center of two large West African kingdoms
Because it was the center of the salt trade
Because it was a destination for Islamic believers on hajj
Because Ibn Battuta made it his capital
67
How did wealthy merchants and bankers, like the Medici family, of Florence help promote learning and the arts?
By becoming patrons
By opening shops
By funding trading expeditions
By building larger churches
68
The traditional religion of Japan, __________, means ‘way of the gods’ and is based on worship and respect for nature.
Shinto
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
69
Justinian's Code was a major achievement because it preserved:
early Christian writings
classical Greek plays
Roman laws
Russian customs
70
Which of the following Chinese inventions proved to be of great value to European sailors?
Compass
Tea
Paper
Gunpowder
71
Who made this advancement? - "Calculated that the planets move in oval shaped orbits"
John Locke
Johannes Kepler
Galileo
Nicolaus Copernicus
72
Who created the Scientific Method, and believed truth can only be found through investigation?
Ptolemy
Kepler
Newton
Bacon
73
Why might the Valley of Mexico under the Aztecs have attracted such large migrations of people?
Most people wanted to farm the lands conquered by the Aztecs
The Aztec’s peace treaties attracted new trading partners.
A plague drove people out of areas north of Mexico
Because the Aztec capital was a prosperous and thriving city
74
Which of the following describes the motivation for Europeans to find another way to Asia?
God, Glory, and Silver
God, Gold and Glory
Gold, God, and Gluten
Gifts, Gold and Glory
75
To increase the land available for farming, the Aztecs built __________.
Dikes.
Basins.
Aqueducts.
Chinampas.
76
Which Renaissance Artist completed these -
Donatello
Michelangelo
Petrarch
Leonardo DaVinci
77
The Hagia Sophia has served as many different roles throughout it's history. Which of the follow has it NOT served as:
Hebrew Temple
Islamic Mosque
Christian Church
Historical Museum
78
Advancements in farming took place during which dynasties?
Song and Ming
Tang and Song
Tang and Yuan
Ming and Yuan
79
According to the principles of Mercantilism, the purpose of colonies is to _______________.
Create jobs for the Native Peoples.
Ship raw materials to the mother country.
Pay heavy taxes to the mother country.
Decrease trade with the Indies.
80
A major breakthrough of the Maya was __________.
Developing the Concept of Zero
Inventing the Wheel
Domesticating Horses and Oxen
Creating Metal Tools
81
The Plague that killed between 25-30 million Europeans was called
Typhus
The Black Death
Leprosy
Malaria
82
The Byzantine Empire was
The most recent Chinese Dynasty
Part of Russia
An outgrowth of the Ottoman Empire
The remaining eastern half of the Roman Empire
83
Who does this best describe? - "Advocated for the ‘Separation of Powers’ within a government"
Hobbes
Montesquieu
Voltaire
Locke
84
The Holy Book of Islam is called the _________.
Quran
Torah
Caliph
Bible
85
This Portuguese explorer sailed to India in 1498, establishing the first direct water
trade
route from Europe.
Jacques Cartier
Amerigo Vespucci
Vasco da Gama
John Cabot
86
The economic and social system in the early middle ages in Europe was called...
Socialism
Communism
Feudalism
Capitalism
87
Identify the country of origin and headquarters of the Anglican church.
Germany
Scotland
England
France
88
Who does this best describe? - "Believed in freedom of speech and religious tolerance"
Hobbes
Wollstonecraft
Montesquieu
Voltaire
89
In the Feudal system the amount of ______ one had determined their wealth, power, and rank.
Horses
Gold
Land
Castles
90
In Western Europe during the High Middle Ages, the _____________ became the dominant authority
The King of England
Catholic Church
Jewish Church
Baptist Church
91
Chinese influences helped shape Japanese culture. Which people did the influences impact most?
Merchants
Upper Class
Peasants
Warrior Class
92
The most important trade route established between Europe and modern-day Beijing was called...
The Porcelain Route
The Silk Road
The Spice Caravan
93
Which of the following most accurately describes how the Japanese people found and grew food?
Utilized terracing to grow food on mountain sides.
Hunted bison in the Kanto Plain on Honshu.
Fished off the coast of Japan for protein.
Herded sheep in the mountainous terrain of the Japanese Alps
94
How did Buddhism arrive in Japan?
It was brought from Korea by Buddhist monks.
Buddhism never traveled or expanded into Japan.
Japanese fishermen found Buddhist texts in a shipwreck.
It was brought from China by Scholar Officials.
95
China utilized the _____________________ to hire Scholar Officials based off the _________________.
Civil Service Exams; Merit System
Confucius’ Teachings; Family Class System
Scholar Exams; Civil Service System
Buddha’s Honor; Merit System
96
Besides mining gold, how else did Ghana grow rich from gold-salt trade?(Use map as a reference)
By selling gold, cloth, copper, and salt in Kumasi.
By banning all river travel and trade.
By controlling trade routes in Ghana and taxing merchants.
By forcing slaves to produce products at a higher quality.
97
What important role did Arabian merchants play in the 700s?
They stopped the invasion of nomadic people from Central Asia.
They converted large numbers of Western Europeans to Islam.
They united most of Asia and Europe under a single religion.
They helped spread new technology and goods to Asia, Africa, and Europe.
98
What was the original goal of the Protestant Reformation Leaders?
To found Protestant churches
To prove the pope was immoral
To show how to rule a city with godly government
To correct corruption and problems in the Catholic Church
99
Who does this best describe? - "Proved the existence of gravity; Created the Laws of Motion"
Galileo
Bacon
Copernicus
Newton
100
Which document did Martin Luther post on the doors of the Roman Church?
Sermon on Good Works
Work on the Psalms
Papacy in Rome
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