How were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca similar?

advanced societies before arrival of Europeans

What was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?

power of Catholic Church was weakened

How were the Maya and Aztec similar?

built pyramids and had a calendar

How were the Maya similar to Mesopotamia?

developed city-states and writing systems

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

art, learning, culture from antiquity

Why were the Spanish able to conquer the Aztec and Inca rapidly?

Spanish had more advanced technology

Which previous scientist's work was Newton's work based on?

Kepler's theory of planetary motion

How did ideas from the Scientific Revolution influence Europe?

new way to view humankind's place in the universe

Which effect did Julius Caesar's seizure of power have on the Roman political system?

marked the transition from republic to empire

Which statement explains the long-term significance of Columbus's travels?

his travels started a cultural exchange between 2 hemispheres

What is the difference between Phoenician language and Mesopotamia/Egypt?

Phoenician:phonograms; M/E: pictographs

Which statement about the Scientific Revolution is accurate?

Scientists questioned traditional beliefs

What did the success of triangular trade depend upon?

slave trade in Western Hemisphere

What would be an example of an economic impact of the Columbian Exchange?

development of Trans-Atlantic Trade

Why is the posting of the 95 Theses important?

started the Protestant Reformation

Which statement is most closely associated with the economic policy of mercantilism?

colonies only existed for the benefit of the mother country

Which factor enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy?

a wealthy class that invested in the arts

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A world history review of early civilizations through the age of Exploration.

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1
How were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca similar?
advanced societies before arrival of Europeans
strongly influenced by Asia and Africa
large but not well organized
established trade with the Pacific Rim
2
What was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?
Catholic Church accepted new Protestant faiths
increase in military dictatorship
power of Catholic Church was weakened
Martin Luther became Pope
3
How were the Maya and Aztec similar?
lacked a strong central government
used military weapons superior to Europeans
built pyramids and had a calendar
little evidence of urbanization
4
Why did the Sunni and Shi'a disagree on?
required pilgrimage to Mecca
choice of caliph
belief in one God
acceptance of Qur'an
5
What was Newton's theory about planetary motion?
based on gravitational pull
based on the angle of the earth's axis
based on magnetic pull
based on divine spirits
6
Which civilization was located in the Andes Mountains and had an extensive road system?
Maya
Inca
Aztec
Olmec
7
Which city-state was the first direct democracy?
Athens
Thebes
Corinth
Sparta
8
Which of the following is NOT a cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange?
introduction of slavery into America
cultural diffusion between Old and New Worlds
Mercantilism
beginning of European imperialism
9
How were the Maya similar to Mesopotamia?
developed city-states and writing systems
established monotheistic religions and codified laws
emphasized social equality and education
encouraged democracy and polytheism
10
Constantinople and the Byzantines fell to which other empire?
Frankish
Roman
Persian
Ottoman
11
How are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism NOT similar?
Jesus is recognized in some way
monotheistic
originated in Middle East
Mecca is a holy city
12
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
Mongolia
Mesoamerica
Russia
13
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Golden Age of the Gupta Empire
religious domination of the Middle Ages
art, learning, culture from antiquity
interest in exploration
14
Which explorer allowed China to come into contact with other cultures?
Zheng He
Ching Shih
Mao Zedong
Xi Jinping
15
Most of the land in the New World was claimed by which European country?
France
Portugal
England
Spain
16
Which group did Christianity appeal to which caused it to spread so quickly?
lower/urban classes
Roman emperors
Roman military officers
elite officials
17
Which French explorer set up fur trading settlements in Canada?
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Samuel de Champlain
18
Which culture did Justinian and the Byzantines preserve?
germanic
persian
mesopotamian and egyptian
greek and roman
19
Why were the Spanish able to conquer the Aztec and Inca rapidly?
Aztec/Inca had no standing armies
Aztec and Inca joined together to fight
Spanish outnumbered them
Spanish had more advanced technology
20
Which empire served as the road block for Europeans along the silk roads, forcing them to find sea routes?
Byzantine
Persian
Mongol
Ottoman
21
Which previous scientist's work was Newton's work based on?
Kepler's theory of planetary motion
Hooke's use of microscope to study cells
Bessemer's ideas of making stronger steel
Malthus's population growth theory
22
Which is the largest Muslim sect?
Umayyad
Suffi
Shi'a
Sunni
23
How did ideas from the Scientific Revolution influence Europe?
new way to support the core beliefs of the church
new way to authenticate historical facts
new way to view humankind's place in the universe
new way to verify civil liberties
24
Which effect did Julius Caesar's seizure of power have on the Roman political system?
standardized the system by which emperors were chosen
marked the transition from republic to empire
secured the rights of the commoners against nobles
allowed for control of the state by the Senate
25
Which statement explains the long-term significance of Columbus's travels?
his travels started a cultural exchange between 2 hemispheres
he was the first to circumnavigate the globe
his calculations of distance served as the basis for our maps
he was a positive model for interactions with natives
26
Which of the following did Islamic scholars NOT do?
create a standard alphabet
create a standard number system
preserved Greek knowledge
advanced medical ideas
27
What aspect of Greek culture is NOT evident in Western society today?
gov't
architecture
philosophy
religion
28
What was the route called that carried slaves from Africa to the Americas?
Eightfold Path
Middle Passage
Underground Railroad
Middle Way
29
What is the difference between Phoenician language and Mesopotamia/Egypt?
Phoenician:phonograms; M/E: pictographs
Egyptians changed the meanings of words
Mesopotamia abandoned their language
Phoenicians copied the Chinese
30
What did Copernicus propose?
geocentric theory
governments must protect the rights of the people
elliptical orbits
heliocentric theory
31
Which statement about the Scientific Revolution is accurate?
Scientists questioned traditional beliefs
new ideas supported the geocentric theory
the Bible was used to justify new scientific findings
Existence of natural laws
32
Which device would be used to determine latitude while at sea?
compass
sextant
caravel
astrolabe
33
What did the success of triangular trade depend upon?
industrialization of the South American colonies
emphasis on free trade in European nations
slave trade in Western Hemisphere
political independence of the Caribbean nations
34
Who forced Galileo to recant?
absolute rulers of Europe
Catholic Church
English government
Italian government
35
Why was Hammurabi's Code important?
recorded laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equal
ended all physical punishment
recorded planting and harvesting seasons
36
Which event led to many Native Americans contracting smallpox and dying?
Great War
Columbian Exchange
Glorious Revolution
Protestant Reformation
37
What would be an example of an economic impact of the Columbian Exchange?
development of Trans-Atlantic Trade
Japanese isolation under Tokugawa
development of feudalism in Europe
Ottoman takeover of Byzantine Empire
38
What happened in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Dark Ages
Classical Period
Renaissance
Crusades
39
What was exchanged in the Columbian Exchange: 1) raw materials 2)religion 3)ideas 4) diseases 5) technology 6) animals
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
2, 3, 5
40
Why is the posting of the 95 Theses important?
it marked the beginning of the was between Germany & France
started the Protestant Reformation
the Catholic Church continued selling indulgences
Luther was executed
41
What happens to Native Americans because of European disease?
90% of them died
nothing happened - Natives had immunity
Natives spread diseases to Europeans
only a few died
42
Which explorer thought he could reach Asia by sailing west but landed in the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
Samuel de Champlain
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
43
Which of the following was not a reason from the end of the Middle Ages?
Hundred Years War
Commercial Revolution
Fedualism
Bubonic Plague
44
How do the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism compare?
common belief in the caste system
common belief in reincarnation
common belief in gov't
common belief in god
45
Where did the first American civilizations emerge?
Mississippi River
Mexican Gulf Coast
Alaskan Wilderness
Amazon River
46
Which of the following new technologies did not assist exploration in the 1400s?
astrolabe
compass
gridded maps
steam engine
47
Which was an effect of the printing press?
increased literacy
reduction of plague
increase in power of the Church
many wars started
48
Which statement is most closely associated with the economic policy of mercantilism?
local authorities could determine goods to be produced
colonies only existed for the benefit of the mother country
gov'ts should not be involved in the economy
business and industry should be owned by the state
49
Which factor enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy?
shrinking middle class
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
socialiasm
no contact with the Byzantine Empire
50
Why were Europeans interested in finding new routes to Asia?
because of Christian missionaries
because of the development of manufacturing sites
because of the spice trade
because of attempts to find gold and silver
51
The Byzantine law code served as the basis for most ____________.
African trade agreements
Indian religious ceremonies
European legal systems
principles of Chinese gov't
52
What were the benefits of the lateen sail?
supported the size of the caravel
allowed more maneuverability along the coast
allowed for more speed than square sails
allowed coastal towns to identify Viking ships
53
How did Henry VIII's motives differ from Luther's and Calvin's?
Henry thought dancing and singing was sinful
Henry maintained close ties with the Catholic Church
Henry did not recognize the pope
Henry: personal/political; L/C: religious
54
Which of the following was an inspiration for exploration?
seeking adventure after reading about Ibn Battuta
trying to find new medicine
seeking adventure after reading about Marco Polo
spreading Christianity to the Holy Land
55
What did Kepler prove?
matter is made up of 4 elements
heliocentric theory
elliptical orbits
earth is round
56
What was the importance of Galileo's writings?
supported geocentric theory with telescope
supported gravity with telescope
developed astrolabe
supported heliocentric theory with telescope
57
What did Luther and Calvin share?
God had already determined everyone's salvation
the Pope is the source of religious authority
Bible is the source of religious authority
they recognized and practiced the seven sacraments
58
Which historical period was created by the conquests of Alexander the Great?
Macedonian Age
Hellenistic Era
Age of Pericles
Dark Ages
59
What are the origins of Islam?
teachings of Muhammad
Buddha's search for enlightenment
writings of Confucius
teachings of the apostles
60
In the 1600s, why were Europeans interested in Africa?
obtain workers for the Americas
establish collective security arrangements
relocate their factories close to cheap labor
market for agricultural goods
61
Which of the following did the Aztec, Inca, and Maya develop?
codified laws
strong navys
monotheistic religions
arts and architecture
62
Complete the analogy: Pizarro:Incas::Cortez:_____________
Maya
Cherokee
Olmec
Aztec
63
Which period of peace lasted from Augustus's reign to AD 180?
Pax Romana
Latifundia
Second Triumvirate
civis Romana
64
What did the Eastern Roman Empire become after the fall of the West?
Mongol Empire
Russian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Safavid Empire
65
Who is the first person credited with circumnavigating the globe?
Amerigo Vespucci
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
66
What is the scientific method?
instrument used for travel
monarchs get their power to rule from God
logical procedure for gathering and testing scientific data
gov't is based on the will of the people
67
Which of the following correctly characterize the Middle Ages?
a decreased emphasis on religion
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
manors and land ownership
absolute monarchs and strong central governments
68
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
People were not interested in the Church
Church leaders were only involved in spiritual matters
It encouraged people to question authority
The Church was a unifying and stable force

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