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2020-21 COVID World History Mid term Exam
2020-21 COVID World History Mid term Exam
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1
The ____________ built history's largest land based Empire in the 13th century and united trade and cultures of Eurasia
Mongols
Umayyads
Ottomans
Byzantines
2
The Schism of 1054, in which the Byzantines questioned the Pope's authority led to the...
assassination the Byzantine Emperor
start of a war between eastern and western Europe
creation the Eastern Orthodox Church
end of the Crusades
3
What was the purpose of the construction of the Great Wall of China
To divide the Chinese empire into two halves
Keep northern invading groups out
to create a symbolic monument representing the emperors of China
to have a path to travel throught the mountains
4
Which of the following was not a vow
taken under the Rule of St. Benedict?
emphasis on keeping busy with labor
physical fitness
life of poverty
dedication to eliminated desires, or "the will"
5
During the Middle Ages in Europe, the _______ held the greatest power and religious authority over Europeans
Franks
Monks
Popes
Vikings
6
Muhammad's escape from Mecca to Madinah, which led to the formation of the first Islamic community is called the...
Great trek
Trail of Tears
hijrah
hajj
7
Which of the following is not a belief
in the Confucian ideology?
Proper moral conduct
Equal rights for women
Respect for elders' wisdom
Importance of the father and son relationship
8
European knights were similar to Japanese _________, and the knights code of chivalry was similar to _________
Shoguns, Origami
Ninjas, Jujitsu
Samurai, Bushido
9
In Hinduism the consequence of your moral decisions that influence the next life is called...
moksha
karma
sin
nirvana
10
Which Dynasty took power after the Mongol (Yuan) Dynasty?
Tang
Ming
Qing
Han
11
Under the Moguls (Mughals), India was divided between which two religions?
Hindu and Muslim
Christian and Muslim
Christian And Hindu
Buddhist and Hindu
12
All the following are Semitic religions who believe in the monotheistic God of Abraham
EXCEPT...
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
13
Spread the early teachings of Jesus through letters along Roman roads and influenced the start of the new faith
Paul Bunyon
Pontius Paulette
Paul McCartney
Paul of Tarsus
14
The Tang first discovered it, and then the Song developed the use of this innovative military discovery
land mines
iron ships
crossbows
gunpowder
15
All the following were examples of inequality for women in Tang/Song China
EXCEPT
shaving the front of their foreheads and leaving ponytail (queue)
They were forbidden to take civil service exam
The expectation of dowry payments at marriage
Were forced to undertake foot binding
16
All the following were skills essential to Mongol military success
EXCEPT...
horseback skills
reading and writing
extreme mobility
archery
17
The most important gift a lord could give a vassal in exchange for military service was?
cheeseburger
Land
boat
money
18
Moroccan scholar & traveler whose records of his voyages provide a glimpse of the 14th century Islamic world
Akbar the Great
Ibn Battuta
Abu Bakr
Zheng He
19
What city was the cosmopolitan capital of the intellectually advanced Abbasid caliphate?
Cairo
Madinah
Baghdad
Jerusalem
20
The Mongol communication network using horses at multiple stations and medallion passports was called the ________
Mongol Express
Yam
MPS
Yurt
21
Which is not an effect
of the 25-40 million European deaths as a result of the Black Plague?
It made European Feudalism more powerful than ever
A third to half of the population died over 3-4 years
it weakened the European feudal system
Peasants and laborers were more valuable and life improved
22
The
most important
work of clergy, or monastic groups during the Middle Ages was...
preserving Classical texts by copying them in writing rooms
being military advisors for kings
serving as church leaders on Sundays
developing farming techniques
23
This group's migration south in Africa over 2,000 years influenced African language and iron smelting skills
Malians
Bantus
Dutch
Egyptians
24
Which of the following
was not an accomplishment
of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian?
Named the First Holy Roman Emperor
Built the Hagia Sophia Cathedral
Almost reestablished Roman control of the Mediterranean, but plague. ouch
Developed influential Law Code (Corpus Juris Civilis)
25
What two items were at the center of trade in Western Africa prior to 1500?
Steel and Diamonds
Salt and Gold
Rubber and Palm Oil
Peanuts and Iron
26
All the following are accurate regarding the life of Mansa Musa
EXCEPT
Made a pilgrimage to Mecca with gold and a huge entourage
Spread Islam in W. Africa by building schools and mosques
He converted to Christianity
Was the most powerful and richest ruler of the Mali Empire
27
Which Islamic group was responsible for the 7th and 8th century conquests of Spain and N. Africa
Moguls
Abbasids
Ottomans
Umayyads
28
The Vikings led expeditions and raids to all of the following places
EXCEPT...
South America
British Isles
Greenland and Iceland
France and Russia
29
Which is FALSE
regarding the 11th-13th century conflict known as the Crusades?
The Crusades led to a rekindling of knowledge and education in Europe
Crusaders goal was to recover the holy lands, including Jerusalem
Ended the rivalry between Muslims and Christians ended
Western Europeans answered the Byzantine call for military help
30
In China, the purpose of the Civil Service Exam was to...
recruit government workers
recruit soldiers
remove spies within the governement
organize people into community farms
31
Which of the following is the correct order of hierarchy in the Japanese feudal system?
Emperor, Daimyo Shogun, Samurai, Merchants, Craftsmen, Farmers
Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Craftsmen, Farmers, Merchants
32
All the following were Islamic achievements under the Abbasid Caliphate
EXCEPT...
algebra
improving the astrolabe
The literary classic Snow White
creation of medical encyclopedias
33
Mecca is considered the most important site in the Islamic faith for all the following reasons
EXCEPT...
It is the site of the Kabah
It is the destination of the hajj (5 pillars)
Birthplace of Muhammad
It is the location of the tomb of Moses
34
Language and culture that emerged as result of trade on east coast of Africa between Bantus and Arabs.
Swahili
Cantonese
Jibberish
Urdu
35
This Emperor's baptism led to Christian religious freedom after years of persecution under the Romans
Diocletian
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Constantine
36
The Mongols played a key role in transferring bubonic plague from Asia to Europe.
False
True
37
Innovations with iron, clocks, gunpowder and paper making brought this Chinese dynasty close to an Industrial Revolution
Yuan
Qing
Han
Song
38
Sunnis and Shi'a (Shi'ite) are the two rival sects of which religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
39
Greatest trading state in
Southern
Africa by the 12th century
Mali
Songhai
Zimbabwe
Morocco
40
The Quran (Koran) is the sacred text of which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
41
Jesus, Moses and Muhammad are all considered _______ in their religions
prophets
brothers
Gods
emperors
42
Which of the following is the most enduring legacy of the Roman Empire?
Roads
Christitanity
Latin
Arenas
43
All the following are accurate regarding Genghis Khan
EXCEPT...
spared intellectuals and peasants in cases when people surrendered
united the rival Mongol tribes and became first Great Khan
he was a peaceful man, and avoided violence
armies are estimated to have killed 40 million
44
What city was center for Islamic education and trade in West African during the era of the Great Western trade states?
Timbuktu
Ticonderoga
Mogadishu
Zimbabwe
45
Which of the following is FALSE
regarding the history of the Chinese Forbidden City?
the complex was open to the public
lt is located just outside Beijing
Built by the Ming Dynasty (Yong Le)
It was the private complex of palaces for emperor
46
Chinese ancient belief that gods gave the emperor a moral responsibility to care for the people or lose power
Bushido
Yam System
Chivalry
Mandate of Heaven
47
The teachings of Jesus appealed to all the following members of Roman society
EXCEPT...
Women
Poor
Wealthy Landowners
Slaves
48
What prevented the Mongols from invading Japan twice, and became known as the divine winds or "kamikazes"?
Sharks
Typhoons
Plagues
Earthquakes
49
According to Buddha's 4 Noble Truths, life is full of _______ caused by _______ that can be eliminated
joy, family
warfare, money
suffering, desire
laughter, idiots
50
This was built to link the two major rivers in China and allow trade goods to travel from south to the north
Grand Canal
Great Wall
Suez Canal
Strait of Malacca
51
What Battle in France halted further Islamic expansion into Christian Europe in the early 8th century
Royal Rumble
Battle of the Pyraimds
Battle of Tours
Battle of Hastings
52
Bubonic Plague was brought from Asia to Europe and transmitted to humans from ...
puppies and kittens
poisoned water
infected horses used in battle
fleas who bit infected rats
53
This was the longest lasting of the Muslim empires in history, over 600 years!
Ottomans
Umayyad
Abbasid
Mogul (Mughal)
54
Which of the following is FALSE
regarding the life of Charlemagne?
Lost in a battle to invade England
Used executions to enforce pagans to convert to Christianity
Named King of Franks, Carolingian Emperor and first Holy Roman Emperor
Promoted education to all of his citizens including himself
55
Which of the following best describes the Qing's trade relationship with Europeans
Interested at first, but later chose to isolate and restrict access
Formed a peaceful trade alliance with Great Britain only
Welcomed European trade for centuries without conflict
made deal with Europeans for goods in exchange for the invasion of Japan
56
Eunuch naval explorer for Ming Dynasty who led 7 massive fleets to establish trade networks in Indian Ocean
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Vasco da Gama
Ibn Battuta
57
What impact did King John's signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 CE have on English government?
Limited power of the monarchy, and gave citizens more rights
Moved the capital from York to London
Stripped monarchs of all their powers
Created the office of the Prime Minister
58
Which statement best reflects the effects of the 5th century collapse of the Roman Empire on Europe?
The West fell into chaos, while the East survived under the Byzantines
Both the eastern and western halves of the empire collapsed
Muslims moved into Europe and took over England and France
Christianity lost power and authority in Europe
59
Which of the following is the correct order of the hierarchy of the European Feudal system?
Kings, Serfs, Lords, Knights
Lords, Kings, Knights, Serfs
Kings, Lords, Knights, Serfs
