World History, Semester 1 Review

Question 1

Both Judaism and Hinduism inspired new, more widespread religions that would come to dominate most of the world.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which ancient civilization mysteriously left behind colossal stone heads scattered around the Mesoamerican jungle?

Accepted Answer

The Olmecs

Question 3

Which medieval figure is considered to be the wealthiest person in all of human history?

Accepted Answer

Mansa Musa of Mali

Question 4

Which type of art was popularized during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

The medieval religion of Islam was founded in which region of the world?

Accepted Answer

Arabia

Question 6

Who were likely the first humans to reach South America by boat?

Accepted Answer

The seafarers of Oceania

Question 7

The Roman Colosseum was periodically flooded to simulate naval battles for the entertainment of the masses.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT a significant invention of the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

The Aqueduct

Question 9

Which foreign empire did the ancient Greeks band together against, helping to create a unified Greek identity?

Accepted Answer

The Persian Empire

Question 10

Ancient ruins are a type of primary source.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The Greeks were monotheistic, built many temples in honor of the gods, and featured them heavily in their artwork.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT one of the social classes of the Romans?

Accepted Answer

The Emperor

Question 13

What is something that all three Abrahamic Religions have in common?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered an era of world history?

Accepted Answer

The Civilized Age

Question 15

What do you say when you have won at a game of chess?

Accepted Answer

Checkmate!

Question 16

Which of the major world religions is the oldest?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT a direct outcome of the invention of the printing press?

Accepted Answer

Destabilization of Muslim cultures due to an influx of foreign scripts

Question 18

Most ancient religions of the Bronze Age were polytheistic

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Which major event cut Europe off from direct trade with the East, forcing its rulers to seek new trade routes elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

The Fall of Constantinople & the Byzantine Empire

Question 20

What was the primary function of the Egyptian Pyramids of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Extravagant burial tombs to house the pharaohs

Question 21

Which Asian world religion is associated with the following symbol?

Accepted Answer

Daoism

Question 22

Which of the following was NOT a Bronze Age civilization?

Accepted Answer

The Romans

Question 23

Which historical figure is credited with unifying a war-torn China and becoming the first emperor of China?

Accepted Answer

Qin Shi Huang

Question 24

What theories have been proposed as causes of the widespread Bronze Age collapse?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 25

Among the major Islamic empires of the Middle Ages, which one controlled Spain for many centuries?

Accepted Answer

The Almohad Caliphate

World History, Semester 1 Review

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