During the Renaissance, Humanism focused on?

The cultural achievements of the Greeks and the Romans

How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

The pyramids were for remembering the pharaohs and helping in the afterlife

Which of the following best describes Empress Theodora’s impact on Emperor Justinian’s reign over the Byzantine Empire?

As Justinian’s advisor she had immense power over major policies

One similarity among the leaders of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires are that they all?

Used tolerance to ruler their empire

What was true of the Mongol Empire?

the Mongol empire was the largest unified land empire in history

After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which ___

Power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders

One important effect of the Islamic expansion in 700 CE on the civilization of Europe in the Middle Ages was that it?

Helped to keep alive knowledge from classical civilizations

Why was Constantinople enviable for the Ottomans to conquer?

It’s strategic location along the Bosporus Strait

1) What do the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code have in common?

Both were a written set of laws to govern the people

Looking at the graphic below, which answer best fits the step that is blank?

The Emperor is seen losing the Mandate of Heaven, rebellion is justified

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the introduction of Confucianism into Chinese Culture?

The increase in social status of merchants

Which of the following is a result of the Crusades in the Islamic world?

The Crusades left behind a legacy of bitterness between these two religions

What was true of the Ottoman and Mughal empires? (use the picture)

They were the same size, but the Mughal Empire had a higher population

What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires?

Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving

How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?

Created myths about gods and goddesses

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Western Roman Empire Collapsed?

Increase in trade with North African Civilizations

What effect did outside influences have on India during the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?

They brought new languages and customs that enriched and disrupted them

What was Charlemagne known for?

Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity

Interdiction was an effective weapon for a pope to use against a king because?

It cost the king the loyalty of his subjects, who feared for their souls

Why would the lord invoke God and the saints in the knighting ceremony?

To make knighthood a holy vow like marriage or priesthood

In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance man?

He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist

Which of the following is true of pharaohs in Egypt?

They were political leaders and religious leaders

How did the invading Huns contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

By pushing the Germanic peoples into the Western Roman Empire

What two religions were created by the Great Schism of 1054?

Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox

Which of the following ideas is found in Machiavelli's The Prince?

It is better for a leader to be feared than loved

Which of the following is NOT an influence that the Byzantines had on Russia?

The political belief of democracy

Based on Hammurabi's Code, which statement is true?

The law does not apply the same way for all social classes

Which of the following is true of the Mongol impact on trade?

Pax Mongolica allowed the trade of goods to increase

Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of?

Secular appointment of bishops (lay investiture)

Looking at the map below, what conclusion can you draw about Muslim Trade routes?

Sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders

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1
In Medieval Europe lords granted lands known as ___ to lesser nobles known as ___ in exchange for loyalty and assistance
Fiefs; Serfs
Manors; Vassals
Fiefs; Vassals
Manors; Serfs
2
During the Renaissance, Humanism focused on?
Trade patterns between Islamic and Byzantine Empires
The Bible and the messages of the Catholic Church
The role of the middle class, especially bankers and merchants
The cultural achievements of the Greeks and the Romans
3
How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?
The pyramids reflect Ra the Egyptian sun god and leader of Egypt
The pyramids were for remembering the pharaohs and helping in the afterlife
The pyramids reflect the level of ingenuity of the Egyptian people
The pyramids were created as altars to sacrifice people to the Egyptian god
4
Ibn Battuta, the Islamic scholar, is famous for his writing about?
Law
Science
Geography
Math
5
Which of the following best describes Empress Theodora’s impact on Emperor Justinian’s reign over the Byzantine Empire?
She was removed from the spotlight, and had little effect on Justinian
After Justinian’s death, she reigned for several years as the Empress
She symbolized the beauty of Byzantium but had no influence on Justinian
As Justinian’s advisor she had immense power over major policies
6
One similarity among the leaders of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires are that they all?
Made sure that their sons were well prepared to take over the empire
Adopted the Chinese examination system
Used tolerance to ruler their empire
Began forcefully converting the people they conquered to Islam
7
What was true of the Mongol Empire?
Mongols forced conquered peoples to convert to their religion
the Mongol empire treated all conquered peoples humanely
the Mongol empire was the largest unified land empire in history
Mongols refused to adopt aspects of cultures they conquered
8
After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which ___
Power rests with a small minority who are supported by the military
Power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders
Power rests with citizens who participate directly in law-making
Powerrests with the nobility and the wealthy
9
One important effect of the Islamic expansion in 700 CE on the civilization of Europe in the Middle Ages was that it?
Caused Vienna to fall to Arab control
Helped to keep alive knowledge from classical civilizations
Caused massive reforms in the Christian church
Changed artistic styles of Western Europe
10
Which of the following was a lasting result of the Crusades in Europe?
A stronger Byzantine Empire
A rapid increase in trade
A more powerful church
Creation of a Christian nation in Palestine
11
During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Venice were important MOSTLY because they were?
Places where artists thrived
Under direct control of the King of Italy
Home to the best universities in Europe
Centers of trade and commerce
12
Why was Constantinople enviable for the Ottomans to conquer?
The religion of the Byzantines threatened the Islamic Ottomans
The Byzantine Empire was at its height in Constantinople
Constantinople stood in the way of more important cities
It’s strategic location along the Bosporus Strait
13
1) What do the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code have in common?
Both set checks and balances to the power of the legislature
Both were a written set of laws to govern the people
Both applied to the citizens of the Roman Empire
Both were written by Napoleon
14
Looking at the graphic below, which answer best fits the step that is blank?
The Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and must commit suicide
The Emperor wins the favor of the minority and keeps the Mandate of heaven
The Emperor is seen losing the Mandate of Heaven, rebellion is justified
The emperor orders higher taxes, the people respect the Mandate of heaven
15
Islam originated on the?
Arabian Peninsula
Malay Peninsula
Sinai Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
16
What kind of system has a belief in many gods?
Islam
Polytheism
Monotheism
Catholicism
17
Which of the following is NOT an impact of the introduction of Confucianism into Chinese Culture?
The increase in social status of merchants
Filial piety and the importance to bring honor to your family
The creation of bureaucracy and the institution of the examination system
The use of the Mandate of Heaven to instill respect for the Emperor
18
Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?
Aristocracy
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Oligarchy
19
Erasmus' book, In Praise of Folly, criticized who?
The church and the wealthy
Renaissance artists and the wealthy
Serfs and common people
Common people and the church
20
What is the impact of Muslim trade routes?
All answers are correct
Cities in the Muslim Empire increased in population
Increase in trade along the silk road to China
Use of a uniform currency and use of banks
21
Which of the following is a result of the Crusades in the Islamic world?
It weakened the power of Muslim rulers in the Holy Land
The Crusades left behind a legacy of bitterness between these two religions
Relations between Muslims and Jews increased in Muslim held regions
Christians and Muslims came into a period of peace and tolerance
22
Ibn Sina, a Muslim scholar, is best known for?
Writing a medical textbook
Being the cousin of Muhammed
Started the rebellion that led to the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
Riding a camel from modern day Spain to China
23
Which empire replaced the Byzantine Empire as the major power of the eastern Mediterranean?
Mughals
Ottoman Empire
Safavids
Mongol Empire
24
During the later Middle Ages, where would surfs most likely go to find economics opportunities?
Towns/Cities
The holy land
Farms
Monasteries
25
The illustration below shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of
A. Mosesand the Hebrews
A. Buddha
A. Confucius
A. Egyptianpolytheism
26
What was true of the Ottoman and Mughal empires? (use the picture)
The ottomans had a higher population than the Mughals
They were the same size, but the Mughal Empire had a higher population
They had the same number of people, but the Ottoman Empire was larger
The Mughal empire was twice the size of the Ottoman Empire
27
What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires?
Realism in painting, architecture, and the Sanskrit alphabet
Arabic alphabet, mosaics, and polytheism
Christian expansion, iconic paintings, and mosaics
Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving
28
How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?
Attributed power to the priestly class
Believed the forces of nature were controlled by rulers
Created myths about gods and goddesses
Developed religions of salvation
29
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Western Roman Empire Collapsed?
Moving of the capital from Rome to Byzantium
Increase in trade with North African Civilizations
Widening gap between the rich and the poor
Outside invasions
30
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by?
Martin Luther
Leonardo da Vinci
John Calvin
Michelangelo
31
What effect did outside influences have on India during the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?
They conquered all of India, and native Indians lived in servitude
India was isolated during these empires & experienced no outside influence
They formed the foundation of the Hindu religion and Indian culture
They brought new languages and customs that enriched and disrupted them
32
What was Charlemagne known for?
His intense spiritual views he impressed on his subjects
His opposition to the Mongols
Falling to the German tribes
Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity
33
Interdiction was an effective weapon for a pope to use against a king because?
It would deprive the king of his own personal salvation
It decreed that the king must give up his kingdom and leave Europe forever
It gave other rulers permission to war against the offending king
It cost the king the loyalty of his subjects, who feared for their souls
34
Why would the lord invoke God and the saints in the knighting ceremony?
To replace the need to include clergy members
To please the clergy in the audience
To make knighthood a holy vow like marriage or priesthood
To frighten the knight into obedience
35
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance man?
He lived in Italy during the 1500s
He painted the Mona List while holding scientific discussions
He used perspective in all his drawings and paintings
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
36
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
A weapon used to destroy walls
Religious and civic center
Ship with triangular sails
A burial place for the emperor
37
Hinduism is dominant religion, decimal system introduced, earth found to be round. Which empire is described above?
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Aztec Empire
Han China
38
Which of the following is true of pharaohs in Egypt?
They were political leaders and religious leaders
They alone determine Egyptian religion
They were only military commanders
They were only the head of the government
39
How did the invading Huns contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
By completely disrupting trade along the silk roads
By pushing the Germanic peoples into the Western Roman Empire
By deposing the last emperor of the western Roman Empire
By sacking the city of Rome in 410 CE
40
Which of the following is the name given to a group of individuals with the same occupation?
Servicemen
Guilds
Journeymen
Apprentices
41
What two religions were created by the Great Schism of 1054?
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
Roman Catholic and Protestant
Jews and Christians
Protestant and Eastern Orthodox
42
Who taught Alexander the Great everything that was known in the Greek world at the time?
Nero
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
43
Which of the following ideas is found in Machiavelli's The Prince?
All nations power is dependent on its wealth
It is better for a leader to be feared than loved
All religions should live peacefully together
Everybody is born equal
44
Which region’s geography is best described: One major river, monsoon winds, Himalayan Mountains, Subcontinent
Mesopotamia
China
Indus Valley
Egypt
45
Which of the following is NOT an influence that the Byzantines had on Russia?
The political belief of democracy
The creation of the Cyrillic alphabet
The idea that the emperor was also the supreme ruler of the Church
The conversion of the Slavs to Christianity
46
Based on Hammurabi's Code, which statement is true?
People used silver for false teeth in Mesopotamia
Violence is always punished with violence
All people are equal under the law
The law does not apply the same way for all social classes
47
Which of the following is true of the Mongol impact on trade?
There was no impact on trade during the Mongol Empire
Mongol rulers outlawed trade with foreign governments and were isolationist
Due to constant war, trade stopped and the economics of the world crashed
Pax Mongolica allowed the trade of goods to increase
48
Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of?
Papal appointment of bishops
Secular appointment of bishops (lay investiture)
The Church's collection of tithes
Rule of the Papal States
49
Looking at the map below, what conclusion can you draw about Muslim Trade routes?
Sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders
Muslims goods were contained only in Muslim areas
Trade routes only cross land areas
Muslim traders only traded within their own empires
50
Hellenistic culture consisted of all of the following cultures EXCEPT:
Greek
Chinese
Indian
Persian

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