WH Final Review (Semester 1)

Question 1

Justinian's Code did NOT become the basis for the European legal system.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The first Mongolian ruler was...

Accepted Answer

Genghis Khan

Question 3

Ruling based on religious authority is known as...

Accepted Answer

theocracy

Question 4

What was the most important place in the Safavid cities?

Accepted Answer

Bazaar (marketplace)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a monotheistic religion?

Accepted Answer

Daoism

Question 6

Loyalty in Chinese culture was owed mostly to who?

Accepted Answer

the family

Question 7

How did Martin Luther's views differ from the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

He believed faith saved people, not good works.

Question 8

What country eventually made the Mughal Empire their colony?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 9

Pax Mongolica means "Mongol peace."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The Safavid Empire was located in present-day:

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 11

The Catholic Church decided to get rid of indulgences after the Council of Trent.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Why were there divisions b/w Byzantine and Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 13

What is a ziggurat?

Accepted Answer

a large stepped tower, sometimes w/a temple on top, used for sacrifices

Question 14

How did the Indus Civilization modify the natural environment?

Accepted Answer

They built levees to guard against flooding

Question 15

What is the major reason earliest civilizations developed in river valleys?

Accepted Answer

large rivers flooded valleys, bringing rich soil for agriculture

Question 16

What made the Nile River Valley so powerful?

Accepted Answer

They were naturally protected by deserts and communicated with each other

Question 17

The response the Catholics had to the Protestant Reformation was known as:

Accepted Answer

Counter-Reformation

Question 18

How much of Europe's population did the Black Death eliminate?

Accepted Answer

30-60%

Question 19

The Catholic Church hierarchy starts with ____ at the top, and ____ at the bottom.

Accepted Answer

God; laity (people not in the church)

Question 20

What religion started in the Indus River Valley?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 21

Some "remedies" to the Black Plague included bathing in human urine and eating powdered jewels.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Chinese medicine involves using needles to stop pain:

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture

Question 23

The Ottoman Empire was originally located in present-day:

Accepted Answer

Turkey and southwest Europe

Question 24

Which city in Russia became a vital trade center?

Accepted Answer

Kiev

Question 25

Chinese concept where rulers may rule provided they are fair and just:

Accepted Answer

Mandate from Heaven

Question 26

Current events are often mirrored by historical events.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

John Calvin believed in this idea that meant God chooses who goes to heaven before they are born.

Accepted Answer

Predestination

Question 28

The Mughal Empire was located in present-day:

Accepted Answer

India

Question 29

Where do historians think the Black Death originated from?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 30

What was Mongol warfare like?

Accepted Answer

They used bow and arrows and fought on horseback

Question 31

Why is Mesopotamia known as the cradle of civilization?

Accepted Answer

It was the first civilization on Earth

Question 32

Which important city was captured by the Ottoman ruler Mehmed II?

Accepted Answer

Constantinople (Istanbul)

Question 33

Muhammad was the second Islamic prophet who was the ruler of the Arab state:

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

What was different about the Nile than other early civilization's rivers?

Accepted Answer

It flooded like clockwork

Question 35

The Indus River Valley Civilization was the largest of all the ancient civilizations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

I'M GONNA ROCK THIS FINAL!!!!

Accepted Answer

100%!!!!!, PRETTY CONFIDENT, No way, I feel awful about it..., Maybeeeeee I will!

Question 37

Where was the Mongol Empire mainly located?

Accepted Answer

Across Mongolia, China, and parts of Russia

Question 38

Mongolians lived in tents called _________.

Accepted Answer

yurts

Question 39

While the Crusades failed in their ultimate goal, the conquest of the Holy Land, some positive results were:

Accepted Answer

Europeans gained access to the scientific and technological advancements, An increase in trade b/w the Europeans and Muslims

Question 40

A religion that worships only one god is said to be what?

Accepted Answer

monotheistic

Question 41

Why did King Henry VIII leave the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to divorce his wife.

Question 42

What allowed the Egyptians to control their people?

Accepted Answer

Hierroglyphics writing system

Question 43

Causes of the Protestant Reformation include:

Accepted Answer

ALL OF THE ABOVE

WH Final Review (Semester 1)

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WH Final Review (Semester 1)

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