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Final Exam Review - January 2018
Final Exam Review - January 2018
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World History - ancient civilizations through the age of exploration
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1
What religion believes in one God and is guided by the Torah?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
2
Which type of colonial rule where foreign governments choose a local leader to put in charge?
Settler
Economic
Indirect
Direct
3
Which of the following was not a location for the first civilizations?
Middle East
Modern-day Great Britain
Egypt
India
4
What were the Spartans known for?
Exploration
Military
Academic works
The arts
5
What was the Byzantine Empire?
A civilization in southeast Africa
Former eastern Roman Empire
The empire that developed in China after the Mongols
A civilization in South America conquered by Europeans
6
Which is not a characteristic of the Renaissance?
Humanism
Idealism
Individualism
Secularism
7
True or False? Before the Atlantic Slave Trade, Africa didn't interact with the world.
False
True
8
How did the Greeks hold off the Persian invasion?
The city-states united; together they defeated the Persians
They allied with the Roman Empire’s military
They divided; each city-state used their own methods to win
They used diplomat intervention and the Persians left
9
Why was Baghdad such an important city for the Arab Empire?
It had strategic military position in the empire
A major city on the trade route between Europe and Asia
It was surrounded by mountains making it difficult to get to
The only city where Islam was practiced by the people
10
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
Geography
Social Structure
War
Achievements
11
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of a Renaissance Man?
Artistic
Of noble or royal birth
Athletic
Well-rounded education
12
Which religion spread through the Roman Empire and remained in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
13
Which of the following was not a contribution by the Chinese?
Moveable type
Concrete
Gunpowder
Steel
14
Which of the following did not contribute to the decline and fall of Rome?
The empire grew too large to maintain control
Invasion of Germanic tribes
Plague that killed a large percentage of the population
The emperor allied with China, bankrupting Rome
15
Prior to Europeans colonizing Africa, which empire had the most influence in North Africa?
The Arab Empire
The British Empire
The Chinese Empire
The Spanish Empire
16
Which is not a teaching of the Quran?
All followers are equal and should support each other
Violence is permitted to spread teachings
Honesty and forgiveness
Love and compassion for others
17
What religion believes in reincarnation and one supreme being represented by many gods?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
18
What was significant about the City of Rome's geography?
It was a coastal city for easy access to ports
Its location in the mountains allowed easy access to Europe
Its island location offered both trade access and protection
Its location inland and down river offered protection
19
What weakness led to the fall of city-states such as Athens and Sparta?
Neither liked or trusted the other, dividing Greece
Both wanted to trade with foreign lands
Neither had a system of government
Neither had a strong military
20
The first civilizations had which of the following geographical feature nearby?
Forest
Island
Walls
River
21
True or False? Half of the Roman Empire remained after Rome was invaded and fell.
True
False
22
What made the Catholic Church so effective and powerful during the Middle Ages?
They had a very organized system of people
They effectively killed any non-believers
They could grant full forgiveness for a person’s sins
They were immune from plaque and invasion
23
Which religion has a belief in one God, guided by the Bible, and believes the Messiah has come?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
24
Why did the architectural decor from the Arab Empire include mosaics and aspects of nature?
Artists in the Arab Empire invented geometric shapes
Artists lacked the skills to create life-like depictions
Represented connection with nature rather than a single God
Islamic faith discourages using physical representations
25
How did the printing press lead to more common people to have books?
Books didn’t exist before the printing press
Public schools were established, providing books to everyone
Books were cheaper
Nobles realized that books should be accessible to everyone
26
Why was Italy the center of Renaissance in Europe?
Italy had conquered the rest of Europe
It was rich due to trade with the east and local industry
It was conquered by the Arab Empire who restored classics
It was unstable; the past was used as inspiration
27
Why was the silk road significant?
Disease spread along the road, killing many people
Silk had never been used and the road provided a use for it
It led to economic downturn for many of the world’s empires
Created an international trading network
28
What religion believes in seeking personal truth and wisdom, not believing in a god?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
29
Which of the following was
not
one of Alexander the Great's contributions?
Conquered the Persian Empire
Established cities to be centers of culture and academia
Expanded his empire west into modern-day Europe
Spread Greek influence to the East
30
Which country dominated colonization in North and South America?
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
31
How did the Catholic Church maintain support of the common people across Europe?
Supported religious movements and freedom
Providing military and political systems to create stability
Creating programs to help the poor and ill
Fear tactics; the Church could only offer salvation
32
Which religion has a belief in one God and follows the teaching of Muhammad and the Quran?
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
33
Which type of colonial rule involved government establishing and run by foreign officials?
Indirect
Economic
Direct
Settler
34
What form of government were the Athenians known for?
Theocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
35
Which type of colonial rule focused on trade and obtaining natural resources?
Indirect
Economic
Direct
Settler
36
How did architecture during the High Middle Ages differ from the Renaissance?
Rounded archways
Classical columns
Flying buttresses and pointed arches
Domes
37
What is one reason conditions in Europe caused the Protestant Reformation?
Corruption in the Catholic Church
War between the Papal States and other countries in Europe
There was chaos in Europe, with no central religion
People questioned that there was even a God
38
Which of the following was
not
an effect of the Crusades?
Coastal cities in Italy gained wealth from trade with east
Jerusalem was destroyed and was not rebuilt for centuries
Mistrust grew between Christians and Muslims
Led to the end of the Byzantine Empire
39
Why did the Europeans want to expand?
Land routes to Asia were becoming more dangerous
Monarchs wanted to expand borders
To spread the Catholic Church’s teachings
All of the above
40
Which statement describes the Golden Age of the Arab Empire?
The period of decline and domination by Europeans
The period when gold was discovered in the Middle East
The period after the Arab Empire defeated the Eastern Roman
The period of growth and prosperity
41
What was Johannes Gutenberg known for?
Scholarly writing
Shipbuilding
The printing press
Military achievements
42
Who was Martin Luther?
A European monarch
A monk who changed Christianity
A knight during the Crusades
An explorer who discovered South America
43
Renaissance means “rebirth,” what was reborn during this era earning this name?
Medieval law
Trading relations with the east were restored
Greek and Roman politics and art
Exploration of the world by sea
44
What technological advancement allowed for the development of the world’s first civilizations?
Shipbuilding
Paper
Farming
Religion
45
Which of the following was not an impact of the Black Death (plague)?
Art focused on death as a subject
Trade declined
Entire villages died
New medical technology was developed to cure the disease
46
Why were the Vikings significant to European history?
They established the papacy in Rome and founded the Vatican
Prevented the spread of Christianity to the east
Left Europe alone and only sailed across the Atlantic
Established cities; become some of the first European kings
47
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
A declaration of individual rights and liberties
A religious document describing the duties of the Pope
An agreement to protect travelers along the Silk Road
Treaty to end the Crusades
48
Which countries dominated colonization in Africa?
Netherlands and Greece
Italy and Germany
Spain and Portugal
France and Great Britain (England)
49
What helped prevent disease in Rome?
Multistory apartment complexes
Stone or brick roads
Underground sewage system
Large markets for people to buy food and supplies
50
Which type of colonial rule involved communities setting up permanently for immigrants to live?
Settler
Indirect
Direct
Economic
