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1
Why did French colonists in North America abandon farming efforts in favor of trapping and trading fur pelts?
European demand for crops from the Americas steadily declined.
French colonists were unable to farm due to local policy restrictions.
French colonists preferred the adventure of trapping in the wilderness.
European demand for furs was strong and proved more profitable
2
What impact did the Columbian exchange have on native populations in the Americas?
initiated treaties with the intention of establishing global alliances.
They greatly decreased in number due to disease and foreign conflict
They received compensation for their vast trade with Europeans.
increased demand for military goods to defend their right to free trade.
3
What is Isaac Newton best known for?
Inventing the Arithmetic Machine.
. Studying gravity and developing three laws of motion.
Inventing the printing press
Revolutionizing medicine by dissecting human corpses
4
Which of the following explorer’s is correctly paired with their nation of sponsorship?
Portugal, Cabot
England, Dias
France, Columbus
Spain, Magellan
5
In what ways were Bishops more powerful than priests?
Bishops lived in cathedrals; priests lived in monasteries
Bishops did not have to care for the sick and needy; priests did
Bishops led groups of churches; priests led individual churches
Bishops answered only to the king; priests answered to the pope
6
Use the quote to determine: Why was it important that Ibn Sina master the Quran?
It was written by the Muhammad and is considered the greatest work in Islam
Written by Abu Bakr, the Quran iexplains the teachings of Muhammad.
In Islam, the Quran provides the guidance for daily life
In Islam, the Quran in considered the source of all knowledge
7
In which directions did the Muslim Empire expand furthest?
South and East
North and West
East and West
North and South
8
Why would European empires be incentivized to implement systems of forced labor throughout the Americas?
Monarchs desired to maximize profit through cheaper sources of labor
Forced labor systems were already prevalent throughout Europe
Europeans were uninterested in migrating to America/ didn't want to work
European empires believed it would better empower their local officials
9
Which Carolingian became King of the Franks in 768 and then greatly expanded Frankish terriroty?
Otto 1
Charles Martel
Clovis
Charlemagne
10
Who became King of England after the Battle of Hastings?
Harold
William, Duke of Normandy
Edward III
Charles Martel
11
All of the following were part of the Byzantine Empire during its height EXCEPT
France
Asia Minor
North Africa
Italy
12
The passage mostly describes which of the following?
The adoption of Christianity as the official religion of Rome
The adoption of Christianity by germanic peoples
Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire
The Great Schism between the Byzantine and Catholic Churches
13
What did the ideas promoted by Bacon and Descartes become known as?
Scientific Method
Empiricism
Microbiology
Laws of Gravity
14
On which continent is the city of Cordoba located?
Africa
Europe
Asia
Both Europe and Asia
15
Which of the following would accurately complete the diagram?
The Monastic Movement
The papacy of Gregory I
The Eastern Orthodox Church
The reign of Charlemagne
16
Which of the following items is NOT exported from the west coast of Africa?
Gold
Ivory
Gunpowder
Enslaved People
17
Which of the following best finishes the chart?
The Scientific Revolution
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
The Middle Ages
18
What conditions led to the rise of powerful Italian city‐states?
Banking system that supported trade and strong armies.
Devotion to spreading Catholicism across Europe and the world
A large army and lots of farmland to provide a surplus
A strong monarchy that financed exploration
19
The route above was taken by Vasco de Gama. Which of the following statements best describes his journey?
He shortened his route through the North Atlantic
he successfully circumnavigated the globe.
eliminated the need to stop at ports before reaching the Indian Ocean.
He rounded the Cape of Good Hope to access Asia via the ocean
20
What belongs in the middle box of the flow chart?
Northern European Artists
The Papal States
Byzantine and Islamic Scholars
The low countries
21
What caused the Shiite and Sunni split?
They disagreed about the expansion of Islam.
They disagreed about who could be the caliph.
They disagreed about who received dhimmi status
They disagreed about the Five Pillars of Islam.
22
What was a characteristic of Gothic architecture?
Massively thick stone walls
Small Windows
Flying Buttresses
Low ceilings
23
How did colonies promote mercantilist goals for European powers?
By limiting immigration and advocating for colonists’ rights
By supplying raw materials and serving as a trade market
By supplying cheap labor and travelling to the mother country to work
By producing cheap goods and acting as merchants for the global market
24
How did trade cause Mali to grow?
Building boats allowed travelers to locate new lands to settle
Taxing items provided riches that made the government grow strong.
Traders found allies to help the Mansas take over other areas
Local rulers seized wealthy merchants to finance conquering armies
25
What impact did global contact have on the price of goods?
It heavily decreased it, leading to a price revolution.
It heavily increased it, leading to a price revolution
It increased marginally, causing global inflation and economic strain.
It decreased marginally, causing minimal change to prices.
26
How did a monopoly promote wealth and growth for Ghana?
The Almoravid Dynasty cooperated with Ghana to rule much of West Africa
Ghana had control over gold and its trade
herding sheep, goats and camels became important economic activities.
Ghana established a taxation system
27
What artistic element did Raphael use to create a sense of depth in the School of Athens?
Linear Perspective
Vernacular
Movable Type
Satire
28
Who was responsible for the spread of the Bubonic Plague to Europe?
Invaders
Traders
French Soldiers
Crusaders
29
Spain was determined to maintain strict control over its colonial holdings. How was this accomplished?
The King opted to relocate his governance to the Americas.
The King initiated a representative democracy to encourage colonial input
The King allotted several seats on the Council of the Indies for natives
The King appointed viceroys to act and rule directly in his name.
30
Use the map to help explain: What was an impact of Japan’s physiography on its development?
Confucianism was banned in Japan.
Japan adopted China’s practices in silk production.
Japan was too isolated to regularly engage in trade on the Silk Road
Japan often escaped invasions and migrations
31
Why did the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai collapse?
overextended use of natural resources and suffered from natural disasters
The kingdoms split into factions ruled by warlords
they were subject to civil wars, invaders, and poor leadership.
They converted to Islam and did not pay tribute to foreign rulers.
32
Which nation granted self-governance by electing colonists to a board of representatives?
France
Portugal
Spain
England
33
Which Italian state is being described in this passage?
Venice
Naples
Florence
Milan
34
What were the effects of the Reformation on Europe?
Catholic Church in Europe and religious cults in Europe were created
increased religious fragmentation in Europe and military conflict in Europe
led to increased tolerance of differing religious views in Europe.
strengthened control that the Catholic Church had over politics in Europe
35
What conclusion can be drawn from the map shown above?
exploration limited access of animals and food plants to new continents.
exploration caused the expansion of of animals, food, plants to new places
European exploration had minimal long-term effects on the global community.
exploration only allowed for animals/food plants to leave the Europe
36
Which of the following options BEST completes the cause-and-effect chart?
Europeans began to migrate over to the Americas to work in the colonies
Europeans felt remorse and return to their mother country.
Europeans advance further into the Americas in search of more resources.
Europeans looked to Africa for labor,initiating the Atlantic Slave Trade.
37
What strict code of behavior did samurai warriors follow, which was similar to the knight’s code of chivalry?
Contemplation
Meditation
Bushido
Pashtunwali
38
According to the map above, what allowed Muslims to take over Northern India around 1000?
Hindus converting to Sikhism
Having no rivals for power in the region
Local rajas supporting Muslims
Military Superiority
39
What achievement had the greatest impact on expanding civilization’s economic footprint across a large geographic area?
The Polynesians’ ability to navigate across large swaths of ocean by canoe
Mayan accounting system w/ ability to sum numbers into hundreds of millions
The Inca Road system that connected the entire Empire from north to south
The Aztec ability to build a complex city located in the middle of a lake
40
What is the relationship between Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin?
They were all jailed and forced into exile for their non‐Christian beliefs
They were reformers who wanted the acceptance of the Roman Catholic Church
They were reformers who broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
They wanted to create alternative non‐Christian religious throughout Europe
41
What was written in 1215 to define the obligation of a King to his barons?
The Divine Comedy
The Canterbury Tales
The Magna Carta
The Code of Chivalry
42
Ships carrying slaves across the middle passage were called “floating coffins.” What can be inferred from this title?
Europeans offered limited supplies to enslaved cargo for the long journey
Enslaved Africans fought for and won better travel conditions over time.
Europeans also carried resources like wood and iron ore to the Americas
Slaves faced horrible conditions, many did not make it to America.
43
Which of the following statements best completes the flow chart?
Spanish citizens revolt against colonial expansion/the power of the crown.
Native people begin capitalizing on new entrepreneurial opportunities.
Native peoples are forced into labor for the benefit of the mother country.
Spanish citizens migrate to the colonies through state sponsorship
44
Which achievement did the Maya, Inca and Aztec all achieve independently?
A complex mathematical system that included to concept of zero
A reliable calendar for rituals and agriculture.
technique where stones could be stacked tightly without mortar
A compulsory education system to ensure the transfer of knowledge and skill
45
How did the Jesuits help spread Catholicism around the world?
By carrying out the rituals and ceremonies laid out by the Council of Trent
By opening schools and carrying out missionary work.
By rooting out people who threatened the religious order.
By founding convents and other religious communities
46
What was the name of the general who fought to expand the Byzantine Empire under Justinian?
Belisarius
Theodora
Charles Martel
Hagia Sophia
47
Which is NOT an example of humanism in works of art?
Important leaders were portrayed larger than other figures.
The Subject matter combined classical and Christian ideals
Paintings show depth
People in paintings appear to express emotions
48
What did serfs receive in exchange for their work?
Serfs owned their land
Serfs were free to leave and work on other lands
Serfs could serve as knights
Serfs were protected from danger
49
Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo all worked to disprove which medieval model of the universe?
Sun‐centered model of the universe
Jupiter‐centered model of the universe
Earth‐centered model of the universe
Moon‐centered model of the universe
50
What is significant about the Gutenberg Bible?
It was the first book written in German
It was the first book ever printed on a press
It was the first book to sell one million copies
It was the first book handwritten by scribes
51
Which choice correctly completes the chart?
Muslim Mughal leader, tolerant of Hindus
Sikh Mughal leader, tolerant of all religions
Shia Muslim Ottoman leader, tolerant of Hindus
Sunni Muslim Safavid leader, intolerant of Shias
52
What belongs in the empty box (marked “?”) of the diagram?
The Conquest of Baghdad
The Conquest of Lepanto
The Conquest of Constantinople
The Conquest of Azerbaijan
53
What did Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael Sanzio, and Michelangelo Buonarroti have in common?
They perfected the use of oil painting techniques
They tried to create idealized human forms.
They created Greek and Roman inspired statues
They created realism through detail instead of perspective
54
This slogan alludes to which of the following?
Henry VII’s seizure of Church property after the Church of England.
The vow of poverty taken by nuns at Teresa of Availa’s Carmelite convent
The baptism of adults by the Anabaptists.
The granting of indulgences for financial contributions to the Church.
55
Which titles for the chart are representative of the empires in the appropriate order, from Q to S?
. Khmer Empire, The Mongols, Song China
Song China, Khmer Empire, The Mongols
The Mongols, Song China, Khmer Empire
Song China, The Mongols, Khmer Empire
56
How were church officials and serfs similar?
They were both required to pay taxes
They were both responsible for hands-on, servants work
They were both engaged in farming
They were both at mid-level in the hierarchy
57
Which statement BEST completes the title of the chart, in regard to the Crusades?
King Louis IX played an important role in the Crusades against Muslims
Saladin proved to be a defender of the Muslim cause in the Middle East.
English King Richard I gained prestige for his role in the Crusades.
Urban II called for Christians in to undertake the First Crusade
58
What was the long term effect of the Iconoclast Controversey?
It made icons unimportant in Byzantine Christianity
It caused a lasting split in the Church between East and West
It led to the conversion of many Muslims
It caused the fall of the Byzantine Empire
59
Based on the passage, Europeans were fueled by which motive to explore?
Political
Relgious
Social
Economic
