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Modern Unit 1: Theories, World Religions, and Empires & Social Structures Test Review Kwon
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Unit 1: World Before 1750
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Which of these is the lowest of the
lowest
social order in the caste system?
Shudras (Peasants & Untouchables)
Kshatriyas (Warriors)
Vaisyas (Merchants)
Brahmins (Priests)
2
The Trans-Sahara trade route was known for trading
Gold and Silk
Amber and Spices
Gold and Salt
Salt and Pepper
3
Which culture ☸ began in South Asia, but then spread rapidly on the Silk Roads to East Asia?
Confucianism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
4
How did triangular trade routes
affect
West Africa?
They had little to no effect on West Africa because it had few cities
They brought new goods and economic power to West Africans
They gave West Africans greater power in trading with Europeans
They increased the number of slaves bought and sold
5
How was the power that kings & emperors held
similar
in Europe and China?
Power came from heavenly or divine province
Power was always gained by overthrowing the pervious ruler in war
Power was gained through good works during war
Power was gained through testing and hard work
6
Which of these was the
emperor
of the Mauryan dynasty that played a pivotal role in spreading Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Ashoka
Constantine
Muhammad
7
Which of the following is
NOT
a way that the Reformation
affected
Europe and society?
A reform movement to change the way priests held Mass
Revolts and rebellions happened across Europe
Multiple religions were created that changed how people interacted with God
People started to question the teachings of the Church
8
Which Asian belief system
most strongly
influenced these images of Chinese society and politics?
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
9
The network of exchange labelled with a "
C
" on this map is known as...
The Indian Ocean (Sea) Routes
Trans-Saharan (sand) Routes
The Silk Roads
European Mediterranean Routes
10
Wrote the
Analects,
emphasized the importance of education & spoke of 5 relationships to maintain a good social order?
Confucius
Siddhartha
Mencius
Laozi
11
Which religious faiths were most influential on the development of Islam
before
600 C.E.?
Greco-Roman Polytheism
The Middle East's Judaism & Christianity
South Asia's Hinduism & Buddhism
East Asia's Confucianism & Daoism
12
Politically, the 'golden age' of China is noted for selecting officials based on "
merit
." This means they
granted universal democratic voting rights.
abolished their empire and created separate city-states.
created NeoConfucian examinations to qualify for ministries.
drafted young boys into the military for a fighting elite.
13
Which of the following does
NOT
describe how Portugal created a trading empire from Africa to India?
Da Gama found a passage around Africa to reach India
Portugal set up forts to protect their trading interests
Portugal attacked E. African coastal cities to gain control of the trade
Portugal sent out fleets w/ large numbers of settlers to colonize
14
How did religion change the power of kings in Europe under the divine right of kings?
It had little effect since people weren't very religious
It made people more religious
It increased the power kings had over their people
It had no effect since kings could be replaced by overthrow
15
The "Crusades" (1095-1492) were MOSTLY a series of wars between which two civilizations?
East Asia vs. Northern pastoralists
Muslim Caliphates vs. Hindu South Asian Kingdoms
European Christian Kingdoms vs. Islamic Caliphates
East African city-states vs. Southeast Asian city-states
16
Which of the following statements is most correct about governments before 1750?
Gaining control of the government was easy to do
The largest amount of the population had the most control
Power was fairly distributed among the population
The smallest percentage of the population had the most control
17
The most important beliefs of Islam, started by Muhammad, are
the "five pillars"
gather wealth to grow rich
to respect other Abrahamic relgions (Judaism/Christianity)
use "jihad" to spread the faith
18
A theory of the Origins of Civilization/Government that sees government as
an extension of the family
?
The Force Theory
The Evolution Theory
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
19
Which of the following was
NOT
a reason for the Reformation?
Corruption of the Church
Salvation gained through faith alone
Assuring entry into Heaven in exchange for money
The selling of indulgences
20
Which East Asian philosophy intensified
patriarchy
during the Song Dynasty with
"foot-binding"
?
Pastoralist animism/shamanism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
21
Dharma is a core belief in Hinduism. What best explains it?
a person's personal duty, based on the individual's place in society
one’s place in the caste system
the universal spirit worshipped by Hindus.
the rebirth in Samsara
22
"Dao" in Daoism literally means...
"Nature"
"The Way"
"Peace"
"Harmony"
23
The most sacred text in Judaism is the:
Bible
Torah
Qu'ran
Egyptian Book of the Dead
24
A theory of Origins of Civilization/Government that argues rulers
inherit their power from God
.
The Divine Right Theory
The Social Contract Theory
The Evolution Theory
The Force Theory
25
What group had the least amount of power?
Trees/Land
Knights/Royals
Nobles/Bureaucrats
farmers/peasants
26
Under Hinduism, the priests of Southwest Asia in (India) in the classical age were known as the _____, who speak to God.
Varnas
Jatis
Brahmins
Untouchables
27
How did culture spread along trade routes?
Merchants brought new ideas, beliefs & ways with the goods they traded
Culture only changed when missionaries brought new religions to countries
Culture changed little since people wanted to stay true to their country
Cuture didn't spread because different cultures didn't interact
28
In China, the overthrow of a previous dynasty was based on the principle of divine judgment call
Judgment of the Gods
The Divine Wind
The Mandate of Heaven
Revolution
29
Which of the following is
NOT
true of mercantilism?
Used resources/raw materials from colonies that weren't available in Europe
Strict laws were passed regulating trade bet. parent nations & colonies
Created a system of fair trade between European nations and colonies
Gain gold and silver treasure for European monarchs
30
The
Scientific Revolution
was which of the following?
A movement to reform the way science was performed
A movement that created a new way of thinking about the physical universe
A movement to discredit Galileo Galilei
A movement that challenged medical practices of the time
31
Which of the following was
NOT
a reason European nations colonized?
To gain access to trade routes
To gain access to resources
To gain access to new religions
To gain access to markets
32
Prior to divine right of kings, absolute rulers gained their power...
by doing good works for the Church
mainly through family birthright and wars
by investing well and becoming wealthy
by being elected by their people
33
How did
humanism
change society?
It required followers to become more humane to one another & their leaders
A movement that meant to protect the absolute power of monarchs
Encouraged people to learn from the ancients & gain secular understanding
It encouraged people to turn away from the Church and embrace secular life
34
Generally speaking, who held the power in most social structures prior to 1750?
kings/monarchs
history teachers/scholars
nobles/aristocrats
wealthy businessmen
35
A theory of the Origins of Civilization/Government
supported
by
enlightened philosophers
& most true in modern societies
The Divine Right Theory
The Evolution Theory
The Social Contract Theory
The Force Theory
36
According to the divine right of kings doctrine, monarchs gained their power through the absolute faith of their people.
False
True
37
Which of the following choices is
NOT
true of the Scientific Method?
It is based on observation, experimentation and complex mathematics
It detailed the human anatomy and prescribed treatment for many illnesses
it became a step by step process to collect, measure ad explain data
The truth can be known only after a long process of investigation
38
What is the
Renaissance
?
Period after Middle Ages when art/literature was ”reborn”
Period before Civil War when all of the civilians rebelled
A reawakening of civic duty that espoused the need for absolute obedience
A rejection of the teachings of Greece and Rome
39
In the five pillars of Islamic faith, what holy city do Muslims need to visit during their lifetime?
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Mecca
Istanbul
40
According to Hindu beliefs, one’s reincarnation will be determined by one’s _____
Occupation
Nirvana
Karma
Caste
41
Why was the Renaissance important in society?
It made sure that people embraced the current social structures & gov't
It encouraged people to learn from ancient cultures & seek knowledge
It encouraged people to challenge their belief and religion
It taught people to question the government & social systems they lived in.
42
Why was the scientific revolution so important?
It changed the way medicine was practiced using the scientific method
It challenged thinkers to view their world in a new way & ask questions
It gave scientists a way to challenge the Church w/o being persecuted
It forced people to reevaluate society and the may they did things
43
Which of the following is true of a "caliph" in a "caliphate"?
He was only a secular authority figure.
He had to be from Muhammad's family.
He was both a political and spiritual leader.
He could be Islamic, Jewish, or Christian.
44
Which of the following would be
MOST threatened
by the social contract theory?
Authors of the Declaration of Independence
Divine Rights Advocates
John Locke
People of the State
45
Which
social class
was looked down upon in Confucian society?
Nobles & Scholars
Merchants
State Officials & Buddhist Monks
Farmers
46
Use the chart below to answer the following question. Where were the majority of slaves sold?
North & South America
North America & the U.S.A.
Caribbean & South America
Europe & West Asia
47
According to the Islamic faith, who was the last prophet?
Allah
Muhammad
Moses
Jesus
48
The printing press was an important part in which of the following events of European history as it spread information?
The Crusades
Split of the Christian Church
Fall of the Roman Empire
The Renaissance & Reformation
49
What was the
Reformation
?
A period of time when people wanted to reform the government
A movement to reform the Church from corruption
A movement to reform the government by replacing the King with the Church
A movement to reform the Knights Templar and secure trade routes
50
Where did the "Turks" come from to establish the Ottoman Empire?
North Africa
South Asia
Central Asia
East Asia
51
A belief that there is only
ONE
god, which was believed by the Abrahamic Religions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
Heliocentrism
Geocentrism
Monotheism
Polytheism
