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World History Midterm Review
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1
Of the major world religions, which one does not have 1 specific known founder?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
2
What does it mean to
corroborate
sources?
When you cite sources as evidence for an argument
When you figure out who the author of a source is
When you make educated guesses about a source using context
To compare sources for similarities/differences
3
The significance of Hammurabi's Code is that:
It was written in the vernacular
It gave women equal power to men
It gave slaves certain rights and protections
It was the first set of codified written laws
4
Which innovative military advantage did the Mongols utilize in battle?
Spears and shields
Poison Gas
Horses and bow/arrow
Samurai swords
5
Of the major world religions, which one has to follow the five pillars?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
6
What was the name of the Mongol-created dynasty in northern India?
Ottoman
Umayyad
Safavif
Mughal
7
Where did the majority of slaves go on the Middle Passage?
Europe
North America
Caribbean
Africa
8
Which best describes ancient Sparta?
Advanced government
Valued education
Militaristic
Rich culture & trade
9
Which of the following explains how the Black Plague reached Europe?
Birds flew west during Spring 1345, bringing the plague
Trade along the Silk Road transferred the illness
Merchant ships from Asia carrying infected rats
The answer is unknown
10
What was Luther's biggest issue with the Catholic Church?
The sale of indulgences
Most priests and clergy were actually very sinful
Catholics were persecuting Muslims
The church service was said in Latin
11
Which of the following was the ruler from Macedon who built a vast empire and spread hellenism?
Hammurabi
Julius Caesar
Ghengis Khan
Alexander the Great
12
Which of the following describes the type of government used in Athens?
Dual Monarchy
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
13
What common characteristic did all four ancient civilizations have in common?
Each civilization had a king and queen
They all were polytheistic
They all relied on trade with outsiders to flourish
They each developed in river valleys
14
Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?
Used to explain the cycle of dynasties in China.
Buddhist teaching, requires followers to follow 'the way'.
Catholic belief that God's word is the 1 true authority.
Explains rigid social classes known as the caste system.
15
What element of Greek architecture is being emulated in the U.S. monument below?
Domes
Terraces
Flying Buttresses
Columns
16
Which of the following had the biggest impact on the native populations of the Americas?
The diseases brought over by the Europeans
The massive earthquake of 1504
Advanced weapons used by Europeans
The internal wars amongst competing tribes
17
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the 8 features of civilization?
Job Specialization
Transportation
Public Works
Arts & Architecture
18
What is the name of the global trade network during the 16th-18th centuries pictured here?
Triangular Trade Network
Pacific Passage Trade Network
Indian Ocean Trade Network
Silk Road
19
Which of the following best describes the Umayyad dynasty?
The first Muslim Caliphate to rule the Arab world
The son of Muhammad's kingdom
Part of Muslim empire that existed in Central Africa
Ruled in the 13th century after the Crusades
20
Why is Jerusalem an important city?
Because many religions believe it to have holy significance
Because it was wealthy and had advanced industries
Because it is centered on a major trade route
Because it was the cradle of civilization
21
Of the major world religions, which one follows the dharma?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
22
What key figure was in Japanese feudal society, but did not have a counterpart in Europe?
Shogun
Samurai
Serf
Lord/Noble
23
Which group conquered Constantinople in 1453 and converted the Hagia Sophia into a mosque?
Alexander the Great
Safavids
Ottoman Turks
Mongols
24
Which of the following best describes Mansa Musa?
An Egyptian ruler who enslaved neighboring peoples in Nubia
The first person to travel the Silk Road
Arabian prince who ruled the Safavid Empire
King from Mali who was wealthy but generous
25
Where did the Renaissance begin?
France
Italy
Germany
Spain
26
What was the name of the territory the French controlled in North America?
The Louisiana Territory
The Ohio River Valley
Northwest Territory
The Dutch East India Co.
27
What were the primary exports shipped from the Americas to Europe starting in the 1500/1600s?
Silver and furs
Sugar and tobacco
Potatoes and corn
Cotton and whiskey
28
Which of the following is true about Ancient Rome?
Rulers embraced christianity enthusiastically
The fall of Rome was largely due to drought and famine
It reached the height of its' empire before Greece
It relied on slave labor in conquered lands
29
This is the transition when people stopped being hunter/gatherers and started to farm.
Neolithic Revolution
Feudalism
Colombian Exchange
Paleolithic Revolution
30
What things were introduced to the Americas in the Colombian Exchange?
Diseases like smallpox & influenza
Food products like wheat and oats
Animals such as pigs, horses, and cattle
All of these
31
Which of the following would apply to the warriors of Japan?
They have to harvest crops to provide for Diamyo
They follow a code of chivalry
Report directly to the Shoguns
The follow the code of bushido
32
What was the incentive (reward) for Christians to join the Crusades?
Family will be cared for by government
Increase in military rank
A place in heaven is promised
A handsome monetary reward
33
Which of the following did the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec people share in common?
All practiced human/animal sacrifice
All of these
All were polytheistic
All existed in the Americas
34
Which best describes the motivations for European exploration in the 15th century?
To spread christianity in the new world with missionaries
All of these explain motivations for 15th c exploration
The desire to gain precious metals such as gold and silver
To compete on the international stage politically
35
Which of the following is true about the difference between feudal Japan and feudal Europe?
Europe had a Pope, Japan didn't
Japan had a Pope, Europe didn't
In Europe, there was no warrior class
In Japan, peasants weren't made to work the land
36
What was Martin Luther's opinion of the pope?
The pope was not an effective leader
The pope was an imposter
That the pope is overly interested in money and materialism
The pope was not concerned with the welfare of the church
37
Which of these was the famed church built in 360 in the Byzantine Empire?
Hagia Sophia
Parthenon
Notre Dame
St. Peter's Basilica
38
Mansa Musa's hajj to mecca is proof that...
Musa had a great relationship with the rulers of Arabia
Islam had deeply impacted kingdoms in Africa
Trade was a key motivation for Musa's journey
Musa was only concerned with enriching himself with gold
39
Which figure was known for his conquest of the Aztec empire?
Hernan Cortez
Vasco de Gama
Francisco de Pizzaro
Amerigo Vespucci
40
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu which is nestled in the Andes Mountains?
Inca
Portuguese
Maya
Aztec
41
In the feudal system in Europe, who would pledge loyalty in exchange for land?
A Lord
A Knight
A Pope
A Serf
42
A similarity between Athenian government and that of the United States is that they are both:
Theocracy
Monarchy
Democracy
Monopoly
43
Which of the following was the world's first form of written language?
Hieroglyphics
Glyphs
Cunieform
Quipa
44
One result of Luther's reformation was the...
peasant uprisings across Europe
Mass printing of new religious literature
All of these
Luther was excommunicated
45
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
It was the document that created the English monarchy
It was a document that limited the king's power
It was the first set of laws in England
It was the first time taxes were created in England
46
Roughly how much of the European population was wiped out by the Black Plague?
75%
30%
15%
60%
47
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art?
Use of light and shadow
Anatomically Correct Depictions
All of these are Renaissance art characteristics
Perspective showing depth
48
What clear evidence exists in Spain that shows it was once inhabited by Muslims?
Architectural influences like the Great Mosque of Cordoba
The Spanish Inquisition, headed by Muslim forces
The official language of Spain is Arabic.
Influx of Muslim produced foods and plants in Spanish land
49
Which modern day law is similar to the punishments found in Hammurabi's Code?
Cutting off hand of kidnappers
Prison time for assualt
Stabbing out the eyes of a thief
Death penalty for murders
50
Which figure is known for circumnavigating the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Amerigo Vespucci
Hernan Cortez
Henry the Navigator
