World History Final Review

Question 1

What important charter was signed by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy

Accepted Answer

Magna Carta

Question 2

Which factor most contributed to the start of the Renaissance in Italy?

Accepted Answer

wealthy Italian families, such as the Medicis

Question 3

Terrace farming by the Inca & use of chinampas by the Aztec are examples of what advancement?

Accepted Answer

agricultural adaptation to the environment

Question 4

What reason did European nations support explorers to sail west to find a quick route to Asia?

Accepted Answer

to make money through trade

Question 5

What was an effect of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East

Question 6

Which situation is known as the "Columbian Exchange"?

Accepted Answer

the exchange of goods to and from the Americas and Europe

Question 7

Which pillar of Islam can Muslims be exempted from if they cannot afford it?

Accepted Answer

making a pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 8

Where were most African kingdoms located to help spread trade and cultural diffusion?

Accepted Answer

on trade routes

Question 9

Which group was considered to be the lowest in the feudal system model during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

peasants

Question 10

Which two religions fought in the Crusades in Europe and the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Christians and Muslims

Question 11

What is the name of the economic system that emerged during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

feudalism

Question 12

Which statement summarizes the reasons for the economic growth of the Western African kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

natural resources that made them valuable trading partners

Question 13

How did the Columbian Exchange affect the people in the Old World?

Accepted Answer

They were introduced to new foods that improved their diet

Question 14

Why was Leonardo da Vinci considered to be the perfect Renaissance Man?

Accepted Answer

skilled in many aspects such as art, medicine and philosophy

Question 15

What famous inventor created the printing press?

Accepted Answer

Guttenberg

Question 16

Which culture had the most influence on the development of Japan?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 17

Which of the "Italian" city-states was known to be the birthplace of the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Florence

Question 18

How did the Black Death affect feudalism in Europe?

Accepted Answer

weakened by the deaths of so many workers

Question 19

The ability to print accurate maps and navigational books led to what era in global history?

Accepted Answer

the Age of Exploration

Question 20

Which civilization was established in present day Mexico with a multi-tiered social hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Aztec

Question 21

Which event is sometimes referred to as the Christians' "Greatest Successful Failure"?

Accepted Answer

the Crusades

Question 22

Which individual is known for questioning the practices of the Roman Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 23

Which two Native American civilizations are known as the "Mound Builders"?

Accepted Answer

the Adena and Hopewell

Question 24

What was a major inspiration for Europe's technological advancements in sailing & map making?

Accepted Answer

the hope to discover an all-water trade routes with Asia

Question 25

According to Muslim beliefs, Allah revealed the Qur'an to which prophet?

Accepted Answer

Mohammed

World History Final Review

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World History Final Review

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