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Midterm 2016 Study Guide
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1
HOw did the fall of Rome impact Europe?
Downfall of Cities
Decline in education
Disruption of trade
All of the above
2
Why were the Mongols so successful?
All of the above
Trade thrived
skilled in conquering their enemies
Well organized soldiers
3
What are the lasting impact of the Renaissance and Reformation on society
New Technologies
Art, Vernacular, Culture
All of the Above
Banking and finance
4
What new invention helped spread literature during the Renaissance
Paper
Ink
The Printing Press
The wheel and axle
5
How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?
as Gods
as aliens
as father figures
As average men
6
Which of the following is the job of a historian?
Track down criminals
Analyze rocks
study geology
Study written evidence of the past
7
What was the importance of Constantinople's location?
All of the above
Great trading location
It is halfway between East and West
it was surrounded by water
8
Which of the following is a push factor which drove the Bantu people to migrate across Africa?
increased resources
Better land
Natural disasters
less complex cities
9
How did the Abbadi Caliphate become powerful?
Controlled key lands
They murdered the Umayyad family
Controlled trade between Europe and China
All of the above
10
Explain the role of the knight
To collect taxes
All of the above
To perform in jousting matches
To protect their lord's land
11
What event mark the end of the Roman Republic?
Marc Anthony's affair with Cleopatra
The writing of the 12 tables
The death of Augustus Caesar
The assassination of Julius Caesar
12
What ideas contributed to the period known as the Renaissance?
finger painting
Humanism
Selling indulgences to go to heaven
Catholic dogma
13
What is a Renaissance man?
Someone interested in art
Someone interested in many things
Someone interested in Architecture
Someone interested in literature
14
Why did King Henry V111 establish the Church of England
He wanted a son
All of the above
Parliament passed the act of supremacy
He wanted a divorce
15
What is significant about Chandra Gupta grandson Asoka?
Promoted Hinduism
Promoted Islam
Promoted Buddhism
Promoted Christianity
16
What change occurred in Russia under Olga and Vladamir?
The Vikings took over
The Mongols took over
trade declined
Christianity spread
17
Who was the most successful emperor of Byzantine that ruled for 40 years?
Julisus Caesar
Justin 1
Theodora
Justinian
18
During Feudal times, often, people could not read. What from of entertainment was enjoyed?
Arm wrestling matches
Troubadours speaking poetry
Beer drinking contest
Boxing
19
What role did patrons play in the Renaissance?
They financed churches
They financed art
They financed the government
They financed libraries
20
How did Muslims impact East Africa?
All of the above
Islamic Leaders took political positions
Arabic mixed with Bantu to create Swahili
Many E. Africans adopted Islam
21
Besides Europe where else did Feudalism exist?
The Americas
Japan
Sweden
Russia
22
What impact did writing in vernacular have on the spreading of Renaissance ideas?
Vernacular became one universal language
People were forced to learn Latin again
People could read in their own language
Vernacular writing did little to spread ideas
23
What was the key feature of early civilization?
steel making
large stone structures
social equality
Cities
24
Name an example of a Tyrant?
Julius Caesar
Senators
Oligarchy
Patricans
25
Why did different languages develop in Europe after the downfall of Rome?
English mixed with Latin
German mixed with Latin
Spanish mixed with Latin
French mixed with Latin
26
During the Byzantine Empire, the East and Western churches split. This is known as...
The great schism
Iconoclasm
The Last Supper
Paganism
27
Most people did not own land in the fuedal society, explain the role of the serf
Serfs owned land
Serf means "land"
Serfs worked the land in exchange for shelter, food and etc.
Serfs protected the land
28
The Code of Hammurabi was a major historical achievement for which of the following reasons?
It ended slavery
Men and women were treated equally
It was the first official law code
it ended capital punishment
29
What location is considered the birth place of the Renaissance?
Arabia
Northern Africa
France
Italy
30
What caused Martin Luther to write the 95 thesis statements?
The church was selling indulgences
The church was excommunicating people
The church was arranging marriages
The Church had too heavy taxes
31
In order to be a practicing Muslim; what must be adhered to?
Must practice the 5 pillars
Speak Arabic
Pilgrimage to Mecca every year
Men must grow a long beard
32
How did Shi Huang Di restore order in China?
All of the Above
Destroyed powerful warlords
Built the Great Wall of China
Crushed political opposition
33
Which of the following belief systems originated during the Zhou Dynasty to become Chinese
Confucianism
Hinduism
Zoroastianism
Christianity
34
During the crusades, what land was European Christians trying to recapture from the Muslims?
Damascus
The Holy Mecca
Jerusalem
Israel
35
The Mongols had access to the Silk Road Trade routes. Why?
Because of its location in Africa
Because of its location in Asia
Because of its location on the Mediterranean
Because of its location in Europe
36
What social reforms were people demanding during the Reformation
Annulments and Divorces
A different religion ( not Catholic)
Stop selling of indulgences
All of the above
37
Explain the difference of Athenian culture and Spartan Culture
Women's rights vs NO women's rights
Democracy vs. Dictatorship
Religious vs. Non Religious
Philosophy, Art and Education vs. Military
38
People stopped focusing solely on the church and more on mankind. What ideal developed?
Humanism
The enlightenment
Islam
Patriotism
39
Jesus is the son of God. What religion has been described?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
40
What similarities are there between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
They use the same books
They are monotheistic
They recognize the same holidays
They have the same rituals
41
What was Marco Polo's impact on the history of the Mongol Empire?
All of the above
He wrote about the Mongols
He understood the inner- workings of the Mongol Empire
He developed a close relationship with Kublai Khan
42
Who is considered the father of modern Europe
Charlemagne
Justinian
Julius Caesar
Henry the 8th
