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