What conclusion about trade is best supported by this map?

Timbuktu was surrounded by gold and salt mines and was a center of trade

Which of the following was NOT emphasized in the teachings of Jesus?

when you die, you are reincarnated

During the Renaissance, humanism focused on:

cultural achievements of Greeks and Romans

What was true about the Mongol Empire?

it was the largest unified land empire in history

What was an important effect of the printing press?

increased literacy and use of the common language (vernacular)

During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Milan were important because:

they were centers of trade and commerce

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

created myths about gods and goddesses

What is the main difference between the Islamic branches of Sunni and Shi'a?

Shi'a believed the caliph should be a relative of Muhammed

How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the "Renaissance Man?"

he was painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist

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 is Emperor Diocletian known for?

Dividing the Roman Empire into East and West

What do the 12 Tables and Justinian's Code have in common?

both were written laws to govern the people

Based on the quote below from the Code of Hammurabi, which of the following would be true?

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

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

They honor the pharaohs and help lead them into the afterlife

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

it is better for a leader to be feared than to be loved

Which is true of the Mongol impact on trade?

Pax Mongolia allowed trade of goods to increase in the Mongol empire

Mandate of Heaven drove Dynastic Cycle in China. Which answer is missing from the graphic below:

Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and rebellion is justified.

What was Charlemagne known for?

Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity

What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman Safavid and Mughal empires?

Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving

What 2 religions were created by the Great Schism of 1054?

Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox

The appeal of Christianity was based on many reasons. Which of these is one idea that is NOT one of those reasons?

it promoted the importance of physical wealth in this life

Which places were a part of all 3 triangular trade routes?

New England, New York, and Philadelphia

Which holy book goes with which religion?

Judaism-Torah, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Quran

The west African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali got most of their wealth from:

Control of the trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt

One similarity among Suleyman of the Ottomans, Abbas of the Safavid, and Akbar of the Mughals was that they:

used tolerance to rule their empire

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1
What conclusion about trade is best supported by this map?
the Sahara desert prevented trade from happening
gold and salt were only traded along the Zaire river
Timbuktu was surrounded by gold and salt mines and was a center of trade
Cairo and Mecca were enemies
2
which of the following is a result of the Columbian Exchange?
all of the answers are correct
increased global trade
increased population in Europe
diseases such as small pox and syphilis criss crossing the Atlantic
3
The prophet of Islam _________________ spent most of his early life as a caravan trader in the city of _________.
Muhammed / Mecca
Ali / Yathrab
Abu-Bakr / Jerusalem
Muhammed / Constantinople
4
Which of the following was NOT emphasized in the teachings of Jesus?
repentance and faith are required for salvation
when you die, you are reincarnated
There is heaven and hell, and everyone goes to one or the other
Jesus is the Son of God
5
Who taught Alexander the Great everything that was known in the Greek world at the time?
Nero
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
6
During the Renaissance, humanism focused on:
the role of the middle class, especially bankers and merchants
the Bible and the message of the Catholic church
Trade between Islamic and Byzantine empires
cultural achievements of Greeks and Romans
7
What was true about the Mongol Empire?
it forced conquered peoples to convert to their religion
it treated all conquered peoples humanely
it refused to adopt aspects of cultures they conquered
it was the largest unified land empire in history
8
buying or selling of Africans for work in the Americas
Columbian Exchange
Atahualpa
Triangular trade
Atlantic slave trade
9
Pope Gregory II and German emperor Henry IV fought over:
rule of the Papal states
the church collecting tithes
Kings appointing bishops
the church appointing bishops
10
Islam originated on the:
Iberian peninsula
Malay peninsula
Sinai peninsula
Arabian peninsula
11
What was an important effect of the printing press?
it led to public libraries
the money from the sale of the printing press supported artists
led to a renewed study of the Latin language
increased literacy and use of the common language (vernacular)
12
During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Milan were important because:
they were home to the best universities
they were fortified cities
they were centers of trade and commerce
they were under the control of the King of Italy
13
What title is best for the diagram below:
globally taxed items
mercantilism produce
Columbian Exchange
triangular trade
14
Which empire had Hinduism as the dominant religion, a concept of zero and decimal system, and discovered earth is round.
Han China
Persian Empire
Aztec Empire
Gupta Empire
15
The Inca Empire expanded quickly under the leadership of:
Huascar
Atahualpa
Montezuma
Pachacuti
16
How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?
attributed power to the priestly class
developed religions of salvation
believed those forces were controlled by rulers
created myths about gods and goddesses
17
What is the main difference between the Islamic branches of Sunni and Shi'a?
Sunni wanted to return to the elective system for choosing a caliph
Shi'a believed the caliph should be a relative of Muhammed
the Shi'a did not outwardly oppose Umayyad rule
they debated the destination of the hajj
18
What is the dominant religion of India?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
19
Which civilization was known for daily human sacrifices to the sun god?
Maya
Inca
Olmec
Aztec
20
The name of the trip that took Africans to North and South America
colony
conquistador
Triangular trade
the Middle Passage
21
How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the "Renaissance Man?"
he used perspective in all his drawings and paintings
he painted the Mona Lisa
he was painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
he lived in Italy during the 1500s
22
How did the invading Huns contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
by completely disrupting trade along the silk road
by sacking the city of Rome in 410CE
by pushing the Germanic peoples into the Western Roman Empire
by deposing the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire
23
Which is responsible for the rise of the Olmec empire and the spread of their culture in Central America?
human sacrifice
trade
war
the triple alliance
24
Johannes Gutenberg is best known for?
creating the Church of Germany
hiding Martin Luther from the Pope
inventing the printing press
becoming the autocratic ruler of Italy
25
What is Emperor Diocletian known for?
defeating Germanic tribes in Northern Africa
moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople
Dividing the Roman Empire into East and West
making Christianity the official religion of Rome
26
What did England export?
manufactured goods
salt, fruit, wine
sugar, molasses, fruit
bills of exchange
27
Who was the Portuguese explorer that led first European sea voyage to India?
James Cook
Magellan
Zheng He
da Gama
28
What do the 12 Tables and Justinian's Code have in common?
both applied to citizens of the Roman Empire
both were written laws to govern the people
both were written by Napolean
Both set checks and balances to the power of legislature
29
Zheng He was a Chinese Islamic Admiral who captained treasure ships for which dynasty?
Qin
Shang
Zhou
Ming
30
Based on the quote below from the Code of Hammurabi, which of the following would be true?
all people are equal under the law
people in Mesopotamia had silver teeth
the law does not apply the same way for all social classes
violence is always punished with violence
31
Which invention helped make the age of European exploration possible?
gunpowder
telescope
astrolabe
alum
32
How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt?
they reflect benevolence of Ra, the sun god.
They honor the pharaohs and help lead them into the afterlife
they reflect the ingenuity of the people
they were created as altars to Egyptian gods
33
Which of these ideas is found in Machiavelli's The Prince?
all religions should live peacefully together
a nation's power depends on its wealth
everybody is born equal
it is better for a leader to be feared than to be loved
34
Which is true of the Mongol impact on trade?
due to constant war, trade stopped and the economies of the world crashed
Pax Mongolia allowed trade of goods to increase in the Mongol empire
there was no impact on trade during the Mongol empire
Mongols outlawed trade with foreigners and were isolationists
35
land that is controlled by another nation
Triangular Trade
Atahualpa
colony
Columbian Exchange
36
Mandate of Heaven drove Dynastic Cycle in China. Which answer is missing from the graphic below:
Emperor wins favor of the minority to keep mandate of heaven
Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and must commit suicide.
Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and rebellion is justified.
Emperor orders higher taxes, people respect emperor's mandate
37
In later Middle Ages, where would serfs go to find economic opportunities?
towns/Cities
farms
the Holy Land
Monasteries
38
What was the purpose of the Counter Reformation and the Council of Trent?
to make an approved list of doctrines to explain what the Church believed
to stop the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe
to fix the problems in the Catholic church
all answers are correct
39
Which of the following would agree that salvation is through faith alone?
Charles V
Pope Leo X
Martin Luther
Pope Alexander VI
40
What was Charlemagne known for?
opposition to the Mongols
Falling to Germanic tribes
intense religious views he forced on his subjects
Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity
41
What kind of system has a belief in many gods?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Catholicism
Islam
42
What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman Safavid and Mughal empires?
Christian expansion, iconic paintings, and mosaics
Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving
realism in painting, architecture, and sanskrit alphabet
arabic alphabet, mosaics, and polytheism
43
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?
Magellan
Pizarro
Cortes
Champlain
44
What 2 religions were created by the Great Schism of 1054?
Protestant and Eastern Orthodox
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
Jews and Christians
Roman Catholic and Protestant
45
Which European country was leader in applying innovative sailing techniques in 1500s?
Italy
the Netherlands
Spain
Portugal
46
The appeal of Christianity was based on many reasons. Which of these is one idea that is NOT one of those reasons?
it gave hope to the powerless
it promoted the importance of physical wealth in this life
it promised eternal life after death
it offered a personal relationship with a loving god
47
Which places were a part of all 3 triangular trade routes?
England
West indies and southern colonies
Africa
New England, New York, and Philadelphia
48
Which holy book goes with which religion?
Judaism-Quran, Christianity- Torah, Islam-Bible
Judaism-Torah, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Quran
Christianity-Bible, Islam-Torah, Judaism-Quran
Judaism-no holy book, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Torah
49
What were the main reasons Europe wanted to explore the world?
God, Gold, and Goats
God, Gold, and Glory
Gold, God, and Slaves
to trade peacefully with native peoples
50
The west African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali got most of their wealth from:
Taxing good brought by Indian merchants
sale of slaves to Europe
Control of the trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt
creating colonies along the Mediterranean
51
One similarity among Suleyman of the Ottomans, Abbas of the Safavid, and Akbar of the Mughals was that they:
adopted the Chinese examination system
used tolerance to rule their empire
made sure their sons were prepared to take over their empires
began forcefully converting the people they conquered to Islam
52
One important effect on Europe of Islamic expansion in the 700s CE (Middle Ages) was:
caused Vienna to fall to Arab control
Changed artistic styles of western Europe
helped keep alive knowledge from the classical civilizations
Caused massive reforms in the Christian church
53
Who founded the Mali Empire?
Zimbabwe
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Shaka Khan
54
What was Elizabeth I main contribution to the Protestant Reformation?
she established the Lutheran church
Converting her country back to Catholicism
establishing the Anglican church in England
fighting on behalf of the Pope for church reform
55
Ibn Battuta, the Islamic scholar, is famous for his writing about:
science
geography
law
math
56
The illustration below shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of:
egyptian polytheism
Buddha
Confucius
Moses and the Hebrews
57
Which empire replaced the Byzantine Empire?
Safavids
Mughals
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
58
Which is NOT a reason why the Western Roman Empire collapsed?
increased trade with North African civilizations
outside invasions
moving the capital from Rome to Byzantium (Constantinople)
widening gap between the rich and the poor
59
What did the West Indies export to both England and New York, New England, and Philadelphia?
sugar and molasses
coins and enslaved Africans
sugar, coins, molasses, and enslaved Africans
fruit and bills of exchange
60
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?
Magellan
Champlain
Cortes
Pizarro
61
Which was the goal of the Jesuits?
all of the above
to create good Catholic schools throughout Europe
to stop the spread of Protestantism
to convert non-Christians to become Catholic
62
Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
the Catholic Church selling indulgences
people questioning the authority of the church due to humanism
the Church's belief that salvation is through faith alone
the Pope and other leaders becoming worldly and corrupt
63
Which of the following is NOT an influence the Byzantines had on Russia?
conversion of Slavs to Christianity
political belief in democracy
idea that the emperor was also supreme ruler of the church
creation of the Cyrillic alphabet
64
After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which:
power is with nobility/wealthy
small minority who are supported by the military
citizens participate directly in law making
citizens have power and get to choose their leaders
65
How did outside influence impact India during the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
formed foundation of Hindu religion
conquered all of India and enslaved native Indians
India was isolated and there was no impact.
brought new languages/customs that enriched and disrupted empire
66
The Maya based their calendar on careful observation of the:
change in seasons
yearly precipitation patterns
migration of birds
planets, sun and moon
67
Christianity, Islam and Judaism all believe they are descended from the same man:
none of the answers are correct
Jesus
Abraham
Muhammed
68
Which of the following is NOT an impact of the introduction of Confucianism in Chinese society?
Filial piety and importance of family
increased social status of merchants
the creation of bureaucracy and the institution of exam system
use of the Mandate of Heaven to instill respect for Emperor
69
What barrier kept Mali and Ghana from trading with Egypt?
the Sahara Desert
The Nile River
the Mediterranean Sea
the Red Sea
70
Erasmus' book In Praise of Folly criticized who?
Renaissance artists and the wealthy
serfs and common people
the church and the wealthy
common people and the church
71
Interdiction was an effective weapon for the Pope to use against a king because:
it gave other rulers permission to go to war against that King
it would take away the King's salvation
it said the king had to give up his kingdom and leave Europe
it cost him the loyalty of his people due to fear of losing their salvation
72
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
a weapon used to destory walls
a burial place for the emperor
a religious and civic center
a ship with triangular sails
73
Who took a hajj and gave away so much gold during the trip that it lost its value?
Zimbabwe
Mansa Musa
Sundiata
Shaka Khan
74
Which best describes Empress Theodora's impact on Emperor Justinian's reign over the Byzantine Empire?
She was Justinian's adviser and had immense power
she symbolized the beauty of Byzantium but had very little influence
she had very little effect on the reign of Byzantium
after Justinian's death she ruled for several years as Empress
75
Which of the following is true of Egyptian pharaohs?
they were the only head of the government
they alone determined the religion of Egypt
they were both religious and political leaders
they were only military commanders
76
In the knighting ceremony, why would the lord invoke God and the saints?
to frighten the knight into obedience
to please the clergy in the audience
to replace the need for a clergyman to be part of the ceremony
to make being a knight a holy vow, like marriage or the priesthood
77
Monotheism describes the Hebrew belief that their God was:
the one and only God
a spiritual, not physical presence
a forgiving and protective God
associated with people, not a place
78
Which is true of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
15% of the slaves leaving Africa went to Brazel
40% of slaves leaving Africa went to the Caribbean
40% of slaves leaving Africa went to United States
50% of slaves leaving Africa went to Canada
79
Which region's geography is best described as: one major river, monsson winds, Himalayan mountains, subcontinent
Mesopotamia
China
Indus Valley
Egypt
80
Which of the following was a lasting result of the Crusades for Europe?
creation of a Christian nation in Palestine
a stronger Byzantine empire
rapid increase in trade
a more powerful church
81
Who broke away from the Pope and declared himself head of the church of England?
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
John Knox
Emperor Charles V
82
What was the policy of the Tokugawa Shogunate (in Japan)?
imperialism
isolationism
international trade
exploration
83
In the Middle Ages, lords gave lands, called ________ to lesser nobles, called _______ in exchange for loyalty, etc.
manors, vassals
manors, serfs
fiefs, serfs
fiefs, vassals
84
Conquered provinces resented the rule of the Aztecs because the Aztecs:
used conquered people as soldiers
used conquered people for human sacrifice
forced conquered people to change their agricultural methods
forced conquered people to migrate
85
Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?
direct democracy
aristocracy
monarchy
oligarchy
86
Global transfer of plants, food, and animals during colonization of America
Atlantic Slave Trade
Triangular Trade
Columbian Exchange
Middle Passage
87
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted in the 1500s by:
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
John Calvin
Martin Luther
88
Trade relationship between Americas, Europe, and Africa from 15th to 19th century
colony
Columbian Exchange
Triangular Trade
Atlantic Slave trade
89
Looking at the map, what conclusions can you draw about Muslim trade routes?
Muslim goods were only found in Muslim areas
sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders
trade routes only crossed land
Muslim traders only traded within their own empire
90
Many Africans converted to Islam, but some avoided evil spirits and focused on dead ancestors, which is called:
santeria
witchcraft
syncretism
polytheism
91
What was the impact of Muslim trade routes?
use of a uniform currency and banks
all answers are correct
increase in trade along silk road to China
cities in the Muslim empire increased in population
92
What was the impact of the Crusades on the Islamic world?
a legacy of bitterness and hatred between Muslims and Christians
weakened the power of Muslim rulers in the Holy Land
positive relationships between Muslims and Jews increased
Christians and Muslims entered a time of peace
93
Group of people with same job working to improve economic and social conditions in late Middle Ages:
tradesmen
Apprentice
Guilds
servicemen
94
What did the Bantu people spread as they migrated?
their culture
all answers are correct
their agricultural practices
their language
95
Using this graphic, what was true of both the Ottoman and Mughal empires?
they were the same size, but the Mughals had a higher population
They had the same number of people, but OTtoman empire was larger
Ottomans had higher population than Mughals
Mughal empire was twice the size of the Ottomans
96
Which of the following best describes Chinese policy in the 1500s?
trade
imperialism
isolationism
war
97
Ibn Sina, a Muslim scholar, is best known for:
riding a camel from Spain to China
writing a medical text book
being a cousin of Muhammed
Starting a rebellion that led to the Sh'ia/Sunni split
98
Hellenistic culture consisted of all the following except:
Persian
Chinese
Greek
Indian
99
Haiku, Kabuki theater and Samurai are from which period in Japanese history?
Warring States
Hein
Tokugawa Shogunate
Meji restoration
100
Why was Constantinople enviable for the Ottomans to conquer?
the Bosphorus Strait made it a central spot for trade and commerce
the Byzantine empire at its height of power was a threat to the Ottomans
Constantinople stood in the way of other more important cities
the Byzantine religion threatened the Islamic Ottomans

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