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World History 1st Semester Exam 2018-2019
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Works of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, & scientists played great role in starting the:
Crusades
Renaissance
Reformation
Reconquista
2
This building's architecture is from which ancient civilization?
Roman
Greek
Babylonian
Assyrian
3
Invention of the Song Dynasty that increased the spread of learning...
Printing techniques
Neo-Confucianism
social interaction
Philosophy
4
Complete the Neolithic Era: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses,...
empires
trade
serfs
religions
5
Describes how the development of
farming
affected river valley civilizations...
farming became the only way to make a living
state ownership of common lands became popular
Farming required the damming of rivers
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
6
How was
Silk Road trade
similar to
Gold-Salt trade
in Africa?
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It included slaves as products for trade.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
7
The
Justinian Code
had the most lasting impact on...
taxation
law
religion
war
8
Considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements...
let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
united nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia to form vast empire.
copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
9
What political system was valued by people of the civilization under Pericles?
democracy
autocracy
monarchy
oligarchy
10
Development of early river valley civilizations was most dependent on...
fertile soils of the river valleys
smooth coastlines of the river valleys
vast deserts of the river valleys
high mountains of the river valleys
11
Which areas were most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism?
Arabian Peninsula
Japan
Indian subcontinent
Coastal towns of China
12
What ways were feudal systems in Europe similar to the caste system in India?
both systems were based on the idea of inalienable rights
both systems established totalitarian governments
both systems provided structure for their civilization
both systems allowed for a high degree of social mobility
13
Emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influenced the Christian Church by making it...
adopted Latin as the official language.
published the Bible in the vernacular.
encouraged voyages of exploration.
serve as the unifying power in society.
14
King's leadership during the Hundred Years’ War influenced people of France & England by...
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
It created an era of technological creativity.
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
15
Trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire because...
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
Mongol leaders protected trade routes for safety & taxation.
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
16
This
Lifestyle change
during
Neolithic Revolution
contributed to
development of cities.
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from monarchy to democracy
17
Ancient Egypt
was a
theocracy
because...
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
18
Technological innovation introduced by
ancient Romans
...
compass
gunpowder
aqueduct
telescope
19
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT for...
Christian religion
philosophy
language
art/architecture
20
External factor that contributed to decline of both Han China & the Roman Empire...
decentralization of government
lack of a common language
lack of a strong military
threat of nomadic groups
21
What belief was shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
no gods
reincarnation
caste system
asceticism
22
Followers of Confucianism are known for worshiping...
goddesses
fire
nature
ancestors
23
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this:
Three Classics
Mandate of Heaven
Classical Truths
Vision of Righteousness
24
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
all of the above
increased trade
growth of a middle class
decline in papal prestige
25
Major
political effect
on Europe
of the Reformation
...
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
26
This statement describes the
political philosophy
of
Niccolo
Machiavelli.
Majority rules in all things.
All people are created equal.
The ends justify the means.
The best government is no government.
27
Term archaeologists use for the human-made items...
Artisans
Fossils
Cultures
Artifacts
28
Developed by an ancient civilization & later used by classical civilization for their law codes
Egyptian Justice Code
Sumerian Body of Laws
Justinian's Code
Hammurabi's Code
29
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
floating gardens
fallow fields
terrace planting
grain cultivation
30
Early development allowed people to keep records & express themselves creatively...
a government structure
a harvest calendar
a library collection
a writing system
31
This slave trade covered a larger area but was smaller compared to the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Chinese Slave Trade
Arabic Slave Trade
Mongol Slave Trade
Virginia Slave Trade
32
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and...
law
education
religion
war
33
Eastern philosophy contributed to classical civilization during the Han Dynasty...
Shintoism
Confucianism
Sikhism
Stoicism
34
What was true about the Black Death during the 14th century?
It affected large proportion of European population.
effect on trade was minimal
First known plague in human history
Spread by mosquitoes in hot climates.
35
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Rome...Dark Ages
Rome...Crusade
Normandy...Dark Ages
King John...Roman Empire
36
What does this graphic tell us about ancient Egyptian society?
social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt
religion was not very important in ancient Egypt
the social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical
women and men had equal status in ancient Egypt
37
Humanism influences Renaissance art & scholarship by a return to...
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
38
Humanists
differed from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance because
they rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture
they focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life
they focused primarily on the importance of the individual
they rejected Christian teachings and values
39
Christianity & Buddhism
were
appealing
to people in
Europe and Asia
because...
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both elevated women to a higher class
both offered freedom to slaves
both stressed obedience to the government
40
These photos of historical structures show that...
the ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the Chinese
ancient societies needed large buildings to store food
religion was not considered important in ancient societies
ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques
41
Major contribution
to classical civilizations from
ancient Jewish tribes
...
polytheism
monotheism
unitheism
secularism
42
Was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations.
road building
division of labor
metalworking
irrigation
43
Republican Rome functioned as an
oligarchy
. Therefore, power rested with a...
religious leader
military leader
large group of women
small group of citizens
44
How did practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
45
Used force & torture to rid Catholic Church of what it considered false belief or heresy...
The Consistory of Geneva
The Diet of Worms
The Reign of Terror
the Court of the Inquisition
46
Empire ruled by
satraps
, used a
standardized monetary system
, & had a
Royal Road
...
Egyptian
Persian
Assyrian
Kush
47
Practice that was the defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe:
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
48
What contributed most to the
spread of Reformation ideas
?
printing press
foreign invasion
trade
compass
49
How did the
Great Schism
contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
Allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
Placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
Greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
50
Both the Han dynasty & Roman Empire...
Built extensive road/travel systems to unify their citizens
promoted rule of law & treated social classes equally
Governments where ordinary citizens held most of the power
controlled large areas surrounding the Indian Ocean
