The final decrees of the Council of Trent...

only changed policy on sale of indulgences

Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he...

was a painter, architect, inventor and mathematician

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have which of the following in common?

They are all monotheistic faiths that have a holy book.

The impact of the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade included:

spread of Buddhism, sailing technology & expansion of trade

Which of these best describe the missionary career of Paul?

contributed to spread of Christianity across Roman Empire

How did Judaism differ from most other ancient religions?

Judaism developed as a monotheistic religion.

Choose the list below that correctly summarizes characteristics of the Mongols

skilled horsemen;shot bows&arrows from horses;vast land empi

Plato and Socrates feared democracy because . . .

it is easily hijacked by mob rule or ignorance.

One reason the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, etc.) in western Africa prospered was because...

They were heavily involved in Trans-Saharan Trade.

Why was the printing press so crucial to the Reformation?

allowed ideas to spread quickly all over Europe

Which describes Mansa Musa?

king, Muslim, tolerant of folk religion

Which best describes the impact of the Crusades?

knowledge and trade for Europe; distrust of Europeans

What was the significance of the Great Schism?

It created the first split in Christianity.

The Mongols succeeded in creating which of the following?

They created the largest land empire ever.

Which of the following is true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?

Followers believe in reincarnation

Why was Machiavelli's The Prince an important work?

1st work abt politics, abandoned moral principals in ruling

mvment during Renaissance, stressed potential of individual

Why was the Manorial System needed during the Medieval Period?

travel and trade was dangerous due to invasions & fighting

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

its strong and patriotic military

Which best explains the Confucian idea of Humanity.

Treat others as you want to be treated.

What inference can you make about Alexander the Great?

He enjoyed being a military commander.

The overall values of Sparta and Athens differed in that . . .

Athens' = varied, while Sparta = war.

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S25 Midterm Review, Minus Age of Reason and Revs

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1
Islamic scholars preserved and expanded on the knowledge of all civilizations, except . . .
Rome
Greece
Frankish
Indian
2
This empire first established the basic structure of our three branches of government.
Byzantine
Greek
Roman
Athenian
3
The final decrees of the Council of Trent...
were ultimately meaningless, were never put into practice
empowered the Jesuits to try heretics, including protestant
stated the Christian should be nice people
only changed policy on sale of indulgences
4
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he...
family had $ & greatly improved his familys status n society
wrote grand romantic poetry & insightful political treaties
was a painter, architect, inventor and mathematician
politician& was considered the pinnacle of human achievement
5
In Europe during Medieval Period, the force that provided unification and stability was the...
the federation of craft guilds
military alliance between France and Germany
central government in Rome
the Catholic Church
6
Besides Mesopotamia and Egypt, another oldest ancient civ. that began along rivers was in...
Arabia
China
Russia
Britain
7
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have which of the following in common?
They all follow the Five Pillars, especially the Hajj.
They are all based on the religious teachings of Jesus.
They are all monotheistic faiths that have a holy book.
They were all founded in Southern Europe.
8
The impact of the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade included:
rise of the Mongols, spread of Confucianism& how 2 grow corn
spread of Buddhism, sailing technology & expansion of trade
spread of knowledge &development of the feudal system
trade of silk & the develop of manorial system
9
Which of these best describe the missionary career of Paul?
impact was small b/c he limited his messages to only Jews
contributed to spread of Christianity across Roman Empire
eventually imprisoned for his teachings in India
mostly unsuccessful in spreading Christianity
10
How did Judaism differ from most other ancient religions?
Jewish religious traditions hadlittle influence ondaily life
Jewish beliefs would not allow the building of large temples
Jewish leaders served as political and religious rulers.
Judaism developed as a monotheistic religion.
11
Choose the list below that correctly summarizes characteristics of the Mongols
skilled horsemen;shot bows&arrows from horses;vast land empi
powerful dynasty; created the Silk Road; encouraged learning
discovered flight;schools in Mecca;made ppl "convert or die"
highly religious;owned many horses, nice people to all
12
Islam's spread was most due to a combination of . . .
missionaries and conquest
the Crusades and trade.
schools and churches
conquest and trade
13
Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire?
The Mongols
The Ottoman Turks
The Huns.
The Crusaders
14
Which did NOT lead to the growth of trade in the late Medieval Period?
decline in invasions
poor farming equipment
trade relationships established during the Crusades
increased population
15
Plato and Socrates feared democracy because . . .
places all decision making power in the hands of one person.
it directly provides the rich with the greatest power.
it is easily hijacked by mob rule or ignorance.
it gives too much power to the military.
16
One reason the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, etc.) in western Africa prospered was because...
the people followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers.
they were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
they had no contact with the rest of the world.
They were heavily involved in Trans-Saharan Trade.
17
belief in multiple gods
polytheistic.
monotheistic.
democratic.
Islam.
18
Which individual was MOST influential in English Reformation (when England became Protestant)?
Pope Gregory V
Mary I
John Calvin
Henry VIII
19
Which branch of Islam stems from the followers of Husayn?
Shi'a
Fatimid
Sufi
Sunni
20
Why was the printing press so crucial to the Reformation?
allowed ideas to spread quickly all over Europe
kept the Catholic Church from understanding reformers' ideas
It allowed the reformers to find the New World.
With it Luther could see more of the art of the Renaissance
21
Which was the legacy of the Roman Empire, the Eastern half that did not fall in the 400s A.D.?
the Islamic Empire
the Frankish Empire
the Greek Empire
the Byzantine Empire
22
Medieval ruler, supported church, united the Franks in2 the large empire west of Constantinople
Clovis
Charlemagne
Charles Martel
Justinian
23
Which describes Mansa Musa?
defender of Christianity, wise, crusader
king, Muslim, tolerant of folk religion
European, crusader, legendary pilgrimage
African, rich, doctor who wrote a medical textbook
24
Which best describes the impact of the Crusades?
knowledge and trade for Europe; distrust of Europeans
economic depression in Europe; the same in the Middle East
defeat for Europe; knowledge and trade for the Middle East
Successful Europe conquest of Holy Lands; distrust of Europe
25
What was the significance of the Great Schism?
It created the first split in Christianity.
It resulted in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
It led Theodosius to outlaw the Olympics.
It established the Pope's supremacy.
26
The Mongols succeeded in creating which of the following?
They created the largest land empire ever.
They build church throughout Asia.
They created gun powder
They funded scientific research
27
This civilization included India's Golden Age of the arts and the revival of Hinduism.
Maurya
Gupta
Han
Chandragupta
28
The Ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated the Olympics mainly to...
honor their gods.
boost national pride.
help scouts with military recruitment.
honor their best athletes.
29
Which of the following is true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Followers believe there is no afterlife.
Followers believe in reincarnation
They support the caste system
They are only practiced in India today.
30
Why was Machiavelli's The Prince an important work?
1st book 2 look 2 the classics of Rome& Greece 4 inspiration
first important book to be written in the vernacular
1st work abt politics, abandoned moral principals in ruling
It was the first painting to accurately use perspective.
31
What was humanism?
the name for Jan Huss's Christian denomination
mvment during Renaissance, stressed potential of individual
stressed the importance of the Christian faith
writing in the common language of the people
32
Calvin agreed with Luther on most important doctrines except...
who spoke better German
the leadership of the Catholic Church
the sale of indulgences
predestination
33
Why was the Manorial System needed during the Medieval Period?
Local lords took pride not relying on below-standard goods
travel and trade was dangerous due to invasions & fighting
no wealthy people in Europe during the Medieval Period
Catholic Church forbade any trade with the Muslim World
34
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
the large sums of money it spent on the military
invasions by various groups
its strong and patriotic military
disruption of trade and inflation
35
Which form of government, practiced in Ancient Greece or Rome, does NOT involve rule by group?
Aristocracy
Monarchy
B. Democracy
Republic
36
Which best explains the Confucian idea of Humanity.
Place the needs of the family before your own
All people are evil by nature.
People must be ruled with harsh laws and punishments.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
37
The _ empire under _ enjoyed relig. frdom b/c its ruler allowed blend pagan beliefs &monotheism
Roman, Gregory
Mali, Mansa Musa
Roman, Theodosius
Frankish, Charlemagne
38
What inference can you make about Alexander the Great?
He lacked both wisdom and confidence.
He did not feel confortable leading an empire.
He enjoyed being a military commander.
He disliked violence but knew he had to use it.
39
Which did NOT lead to the growth of trade and towns in the Late Medieval Period?
trade relationships established during the Crusades
poor farming equipment
increased population
decline in invasions
40
The overall values of Sparta and Athens differed in that . . .
Athens' = varied, while Sparta = war.
Sparta = democracy, while Athens = philosophy.
Athens = democracy, while Sparta = literature and poetry.
Sparta = serving the gods, while Athens = philosophy.

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