Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance Italy's social idea because he

was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor & mathematician

a matrilineal society is one in which

descent is traced through an individual's mother

The main goal of humanistic education was to

promote individuality creativity

The Holy Roman Empire had to make peace with Lutheran princes in order to

keep the empire unified against attack from external enemies

What was Justinian's most important contribution to western culture

Codifying Roman law in the Body of Civil Law

Mansa Musa caused Timbuktu to become

an intellectual capital of the Muslim world

The Inca constructed which of these to increase trade and aid in management of the empire?

nearly 25,000 miles of road and bridge

Muslims drew up the shari'ah after the death of Muhammad, this is...

code that provides believers with practical daily laws

The most important Byzantium contribution was

preserving its Greco-Roman heritage

Ghana collapsed in the 1100"s because

state had been weakened by wars

How did the Tokugawa shoguns end feudal warfare?

imposed central govt. over Japan but kept feudal system

Why did Constantine move the capital of Byzantium?

location was better for protection

'The ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of the martyr" means

scholarly achievement will have a greater impact than battle

which is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?

duty to worship Muhammad as a God

How did universities in medieval Europe strengthen the Church and unify society?

schools grew around the church, courses educated clergy

Martin Luther published ninety-five theses to attack the Catholic Church for its

Abuses in the sale of indulgences

Which statement is true about the Byzantine Empire?

Capital is Constantinople, emperors were absolute monarchs, head if the Church was the patriarch, Emperors ruled with help of civil service

The Catholic Reformation revitalized the Catholic Church by

rooting out corruption within the papacy

Which describes the role of the Catholic Church in the Byzantine Empire

believed God commanded them to preserve true Christianity

Which best describes the Maya civilization?

city-states that are ruled by class of hereditary nobles

Who were Leo IX and Michael Cerularius

pope/patriarch excommunicated each other

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1
Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance Italy's social idea because he
wrote romantic poetry and insightful political treaties
came from a wealthy family and improved their status
was a politician who initiated important public work project
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor & mathematician
2
Which is true of the feudal system in Japan?
shogun were true rulers
samurai controlled the daimyo, the large landowners
emperor is most powerful individual
artisans had high status because they made swords and armor
3
The development of printing using movable type enabled people to
set up print shops in their homes
open schools in rural areas
become better informed
build libraries
4
Which of the following was written in the language of everyday speech in a particular region?
Vernacular language
Complex language
Philosophical language
Biblical language
5
Who is the head of a general hierarchy?
peasants
vassals
lords
monarch
6
a matrilineal society is one in which
the social group is led by elders
the head of each extended family is elected
the head of each family is the father
descent is traced through an individual's mother
7
The main goal of humanistic education was to
produce scholars of ancient literature
groom students for political careers
teach people how to lead good lives
promote individuality creativity
8
In African society, a griot was always a
storyteller
priest
king
slave
9
The Holy Roman Empire had to make peace with Lutheran princes in order to
promote the conversion of Protestants back to catholic faith
form a strategic alliance with Francis I of France
keep the empire unified against attack from external enemies
reclaim territories that had been seized by state government
10
One of the five pillars of Islam, the hajj is
give alms to the poor and unfortunate
fasting for holy month in July
pilgrimage to Mekkah
public prayer at midday on Friday to worship
11
What was Justinian's most important contribution to western culture
Codifying Roman law in the Body of Civil Law
Establishing the silk trade in Constantinople
defeating the Persians
converting the eastern roman empire to Christianity
12
Mansa Musa caused Timbuktu to become
an armed camp for political prisoners
an intellectual capital of the Muslim world
an oasis for traders who crossed the desert
an outpost for Christian and Jewish refugees
13
The Inca constructed which of these to increase trade and aid in management of the empire?
massive sailing ships
many adobe huts with thatched roofs
nearly 25,000 miles of road and bridge
wheeled carriages and other vehicles
14
Muslims drew up the shari'ah after the death of Muhammad, this is...
a map of the holy shrine in Makkah
an elaborate burial ritual for Muslim funerals
code that provides believers with practical daily laws
collection of sayings that were not included in the Quran
15
The most important Byzantium contribution was
preserving its Greco-Roman heritage
trading with merchants from the middle east
defeating Hun invaders
recognizing the Pope as head of its Church
16
the revolt led by Hussein led to
split of Islam into two groups
strengthening of the Umayyad dynasty
a bloody war that lasted seven days
destruction of Muhammad's burial place
17
Ghana collapsed in the 1100"s because
inhabitants moved to Mali
taxes were too steep
price of silver had fallen sharply
state had been weakened by wars
18
Martin Luther believed that salvation could be achieved through
the purchase of indulgences
faith and good works
good works
faith alone
19
How did the Tokugawa shoguns end feudal warfare?
imposed harsh military rule led by samurai.
imposed central govt. over Japan and dissolved feudal system
formed individual govts. on each island
imposed central govt. over Japan but kept feudal system
20
Why did the Christian Crusaders attack the Byzantine Empire in 1204?
to destroy an economic rival
stop the Byzantium emperor from helping Islamic armies
to reform the Byzantine Church
to discover how to manufacture silk
21
Another word for split of the Catholic Church
Icon
codification
idolatry
Schism
22
Though the Inca did not have a writing system, they kept records with
terraced farming
quipu
carved ivory
trained runners
23
Why did Constantine move the capital of Byzantium?
better climate
it was where he was born
location was better for protection
already had palaces and amphitheater
24
'The ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of the martyr" means
faith is more important than learning
those who dies in Holy War would go straight to paradise
scholarly achievement will have a greater impact than battle
the best way to win converts to Islam is through conquest
25
which is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
fasting during Ramadan
pilgrimage to Mekkah
duty to give alms to poor
duty to worship Muhammad as a God
26
How did universities in medieval Europe strengthen the Church and unify society?
schools grew around the church, courses educated clergy
students learned Latin in local churches
regions felt close to their local school, brought unity
Universities started churches
27
The people of Ghana prospered because
fertile land
river fishing industry
rich supply of iron ore
ability to weave beautiful cloth
28
in The Prince, Machiavelli argues that
power has a corrupting influence
the end justifies the means
a ruler should act virtuously
people have the basic desire to do good
29
What is the official language and religion of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Latin/Roman gods and Emperors
Greek/Islam
Latin/Christianity
Greek/Christianity
30
Martin Luther published ninety-five theses to attack the Catholic Church for its
Papal system of authority
land holdings throughout Europe
Reliance upon faith as a means for salvation
Abuses in the sale of indulgences
31
local rulers of Mali
were direct descendants of the king
sent tax revenues to the king
were completely independent from the king
forbade the trade of salt and gold
32
Which statement is true about the Byzantine Empire?
Capital is Constantinople
emperors were absolute monarchs
head if the Church was the patriarch
Emperors ruled with help of civil service
33
The Catholic Reformation revitalized the Catholic Church by
revoking the supreme leadership of the Pope
rooting out corruption within the papacy
Reshaping many of the Catholic Church's basic teachings
discrediting the Protestant movement
34
As Arab Empire grew, Those who were not Muslims and did not convert had to
banished from the territory
be imprisoned for at least 5 years
pay special taxes
give up all property
35
Influence of the Olmec on Mayan culture can be seen in
monumental pyramids
creation of massive stone head sculptures.
the use of the quipu
worship of the jaguar god
36
The golden age of the Abbasid caliphate was the reign of
Ali
Harun al-Rashid
Hussein
Abu al-Abbas
37
The sacred book of Islam is
The Koran
The Tale of Genji
The Diamond Sutra
The Old Testament
38
Which describes the role of the Catholic Church in the Byzantine Empire
strongly influenced by the pope
it was respected but not the most important
believed God commanded them to preserve true Christianity
believed in the separation of church and state
39
Which best describes the Maya civilization?
flourished in the SW and built multi-storied structures
city-states that are ruled by class of hereditary nobles
responsible for city of Cahokia
composed of related families which mothers choose council
40
Who were Leo IX and Michael Cerularius
emperor/lead general
pope/patriarch excommunicated each other
outlawed icons/monk who defended icons
wanted peace with Turks/convinced of no choice but war

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