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World History 2021 Fall Semester Exam
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1
The highest Hindu caste in India was the
Brahmans (priests, scholars)
Kshatriya (warriors, rulers)
Vaisayas (merchants, herders)
Shudras (workers)
2
Which world religion has the origins noted in the chart above?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
3
Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs, who were considered gods. What form of government does this represent?
a theocracy
a monarchy
fascism
an oligarchy
4
River valley civilizations were an outgrowth of the first villages. What was the main reason
the cultivation of agriculture as the major means of food production
the growth in job specialization
a surplus of food, leading to a population boom
a lull in fighting among rival nomadic tribes for land
5
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral tradition
subsistence farming
road systems
recorded history
6
What legal principle is in the Roman 12 tables law do we still practice today?
“Eye for an eye."
“Innocent until proven guilty”
“Government decides your fate”
“Trail by the Status”
7
The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwest Asia encouraged
warfare
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
8
During the first two centuries after Jesus’ life
Christians were often persecuted by Romans
Christians joined in massive uprisings against Roman government
Christians were tolerated by Romans
Roman persecution of Christians was rare
9
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
10
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
construction of aqueducts
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
expansion of voting rights
11
Which was a major result of the Reformation?
the power of the Pope was strengthened
the Crusades were organized
religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities
many new Christian churches emerged
12
Many of the basic legal rights guaranteed in the United States today come from which earlier document?
the 95 Theses
Hammurabi’s Code
the Napoleonic Code
the Magna Carta
13
This Persian religion had a heaven and hellish type realms?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
14
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
15
The East and the West were connected through a series of roads called?
Silk Road
Alexander the Great's roads
Persian express
Roads less traveled
16
What did the invention of the printing press do?
Mass produce books including the Bible
Spread news of renaissance
All of the above
Allow people from all walks of life to learn to read
17
Which characteristic best completes the graphic organizer?
Active citizens make laws
Elected representatives establish policies
Ruling group controls the military
Rulers claim divine rights
18
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
granted universal suffrage to their people
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
was a powerful military state
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts
19
Constantine accomplished which of the following?
all of the above
legalizing Christianity
moving the capital of Rome to Byzantium (Constantinople)
creating reforms to help stabilize the Roman Empire
20
Which of the following was a cause for the emergence of the Renaissance in Italy?
the decline of patronage
Location and a strong merchant class
a lack of education among the people
the importance of the Catholic Church
21
In this quotation below, the author is implying that early humans
migrated from Africa to Eurasia
appeared shortly after the Neolithic Age
first appeared in Africa
invented tools and mastered the use of fire
22
In which way were the developments of the Renaissance in Italy similar to the developments of the Tang dynasty in China?
Rebirth of art-technology & learning was theme in both regions.
Religious reform was a main focus in both regions.
Warfare and insurrection led to the devastation of both societies
The peasant class was responsible for the emergence of both eras.
23
Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
Vassals
Knights
Peasants
Lords
24
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments
a strong military led to national unity
political instability led to formation of unified nation-states
25
What is Justinian most known for as the king Of Byzantine?
Breaking away from Rome
Great Military conquests
Updating and adding to Roman laws
Spreading the Plague
26
The diagram below illustrates the key concepts of which religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
27
Islam was introduced into Africa primarily due to —
gold and salt trade routes
Prince Henry’s influence
the Crusades
Mongol invasions
28
Follows teaching people reach peace-happiness or nirvana by eliminating worldly things?
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
29
Alexander’s most lasting achievement was
an alliance with Persia.
the conquest of India.
a lasting empire.
the spread of Greek culture
30
Which religion is correctly paired with its holy book?
Christianity - the Quran
Islam - the Analects
Judaism - the Torah
Confucianism - the New Testament
31
During the Roman Republic, citizens had the right to —
be exempt from taxes
avoid military service
cast votes directly
vote for representation
32
What civilization had the world's greatest cavalry?
Romans
Chinese
Mongols
Europeans
33
Which factor contributed to the decline in the power of European nobles in the late Middle Ages?
collapse of international trade
rise of nation-states
increase in the influence of serfs
decreasing importance of towns and cities
34
Which group of religions is monotheistic?
Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism
35
Which title best completes the diagram?
Consequences of the fall of Rome on Western Europe
Viking attacks on Western Europe
Factors leading to the fall of Rome
impact of Christianity on Western Europe
36
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
to free the Holy Land
to defeat the Hindus
to conquer England
to liberate Spain
37
Johannes Gutenberg was responsible for
the invention of the printing press
the construction of Wittenberg cathedral during the fifteenth century.
the defeat of the Catholic forces during the Thirty Years War.
the unification of the Holy Roman Empire in 1537.
38
Who Wrote the 95 Theses that helped spur on the Reformation?
Charlemagne
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Pope Julius II
39
What technological advance helped the Roman Empire thrive?
swift boats
a network of sophisticated roads
sea navigation tools
the invention of the printing press
40
Which conclusion is supported by information provided by the map above?
More products were carried on the oceans than across the land.
Traders depended mainly on rivers as avenues of transportation.
Silk was the principal product traded
Traders often combined sea and land routes
41
Confucius believed in relationships between superiors and subordinates, what was this relationship duty called?
Right of passage
Confucius way
The rights of man
Filial Piety
42
Which of these events occurred directly after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
Greek culture spread throughout the region
Christianity thrived in the region for the first time.
The Renaissance transformed Italian culture.
The eastern part of the empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, flourished.
43
Which religions represent the two sides of the diagram?
Roman Catholicism; Eastern Orthodoxy
Christianity; Judaism
Catholicism; Protestantism
Roman Catholicism; Islam
44
Who is generally credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation in 1517?
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
Ignatius Loyola
Jean Calvin
45
The Magna Carta guaranteed citizens’ rights, including —
jury trials
automatic landholdings
the ability to run for office
the right to own slaves
46
Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?
fines were preferable to corporal punishment
all men were equal under the law
violence was always punished with violence
divisions existed between social classes
47
Which era of history is described in the chart above?
Middle Ages
Enlightenment
Classical Roman Empire
Age of European Absolutism
48
Which development best replaces the question mark to complete the chart?
paper currency
the first joint-stock companies
examinations on Confucian texts for imperial service
black ink painting on silk
49
Which religion teaches that people are born into their position in society based upon their deeds in a previous life?
Confucianism
Sikhism
Judaism
Hinduism
50
The Neolithic Revolution marked the introduction of —
religion
farming
industry
fire
