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First semester review #worldhistory
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1
Who spread Christianity throughout the Mediterranean, Greece, and Asia Minor?
Solomon
John
George
Paul
2
What did the invasion of the Byzantine Empire by the Turks cause?
The beginning of the Renaissance
The Persian Wars
The fall of the Ottoman Empire
The start of the crusades
3
Which of the following is a difference in Christianity following the Great Schism?
Power of the Pope vs Patriarch
Greek vs Latin
All of the above
Use of icons
4
How did the Japanese preserve their own identity and culture?
They stopped borrowing from Chinese culture
They created isolation between them and Korea
They created isolation between them and China
They stopped borrowing from the Korean Culture
5
Why did the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid rulers practice some religious tolerance?
They recognized that nonMuslims made important contributions
They benefited from having political control over nonMuslims
They did not want to start a war with a nonMuslim empire
They wanted to convert the empire to a Christian empire
6
Why did Mohenjo-Daro fall?
Major flood or earthquake
Scholars are not sure what happened
Invaders attacked and overran the city
Too much damage to the local environment
7
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Paleolithic period?
Domestication of large mammals
People lived in villages like Jericho
People started to acquire possessions creating wealth
Nomadic hunters followed their food
8
What geographical feature were the first civilizations located near?
Rivers
Rainforests
Mountains
Oceans
9
What effect did the Mongol invasion have on China?
Opened an era of greater contact with Europe
Created equality among the civilians and had a golden age
High taxation from the Mongols created poverty
Isolation from the rest of the world for centuries
10
How did the social structure of China under the Tang and Song dynasties reflect Confucianism?
Isolation from other religious groups and areas
A religious lifestyle that focused on laws based on the gods
Equality for all people and democracy among the civilians
Stable social structure based on rank and duty
11
Which of the Egyptian Kingdoms has power struggles, crop failures and economic collapse?
None of the above
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
12
The Maya were not connected politically, but they were connected because of
Trade by water and roadways
Cultural aspects such as art and architecture
Religion
Family ties
13
Why did attitudes towards Jews change in Medieval Europe?
Jews were isolating themselves from Trade and outsiders
The views of the Jews did not change in Medieval Europe
Societies began to define themselves Christians, Jews werent
Jews and Christians started having military conflicts
14
Egyptians believed that their pharaohs received the right to rule from where?
Amon-Re the god
The most votes in an election
Military Conquest
Heredity
15
How did feudalism and the manor economy emerge and shape medieval life in Europe?
It emerged to provide protection against invaders
It emerged to give more power to the Christian Church
It emerged to create equality among all civilians and peace
It emerged to give all power to one king and most were poor
16
How did Solomon's rule, despite its advancements lead to the split and decline of Israel?
Refusal to trade with surrounding areas such as Egypt
Too large of a conquered territory to spread military across
High taxes and forced labor lead to revolts
Persecution of other religions
17
Homer wrote epic poems, Plato studied philosophy, and Herodotus was the father of what?
Music
Military
History
Architecture
18
What is the "Out of Africa" Theory?
The colonial process of putting Africans into slavery
Homo Erectus migrated from all over to live in Africa
The spheres of influence taking Africa's natural resources
Homo Sapiens first lived in Africa then migrated to new area
19
What factor influenced the development of societies in Africa?
All of the above
Artistic traditions
Family Ties and kinship
Religious beliefs
20
The Zhou in their rebellion against the Shang, promoted the divine right to rule called what?
Filial Piety
Dynastic Cycle
Mandate of Heaven
Feudalism
21
How did civil servants receive their jobs in China?
Bloodlines
Elections
Military conquest
Merit
22
Why did the language of Swahili emerge in the East African city-states?
It had elements of Arabic and Bantu reflecting both groups
Swahili people conquered East Africa and imposed religion
Traders from South Swahili were constantly in East Africa
All of the above
23
How did the Inca unite their empire?
Imposed their language on the conquered
Developed a road network
Imposed their religion on the conquered
All of the above
24
Who started the full scale revolution against the Roman Catholic Church?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Thomas Hobbes
Charles V
25
Which of the following is an effect of the Colombian Exchange?
Horses and Food
New Technology
All of the above
Disease and loss of land
26
How did Eastern Europe become home to so many ethnic groups?
Its political structure was tolerant of all religions
Its location facilitated migration and a cultural crossroads
It was an epicenter for the arts
It is abundant in natural resources attracting travelers
27
How did the Europeans pose an advantage over the native peoples of South America?
Superior weapons, horses, and immunity to diseases
Ships and amount of resources on the ships
Knowing the geographical landscape better
Being more articulate with their language
28
Which of the following features was absorbed by the Romans from Greek/Hellenistic culture?
Art & Literature
Philosophy
All of the above
Science
29
Why did witch hunting decline with the end of religious wars, but persecution of Jews did not?
Christians stated Jews were the witches
Catholics defeated the Protestants, moved attention to Jews
Catholics and Protestants were Christians, Jews were not
The Protestants defeated other Protestants
30
How did the Kingdoms of West Africa develop and prosper?
All of the above
Conquest along with trade of gold and salt
It modeled its government off the Roman Empire
The diversity of arts and architecture brought travelers
31
How are Korea's history and culture linked to those of China and Japan?
It was an ally politically and economically to both
It came under Japanese political control and fought China
It came under Chinese political control and fought Japan
It controlled China and Japan at one point or another
32
Which of the following was invented during the Golden age of the Gupta?
Currency
Decimal System
Writing
Swords
33
What was the first type of government in unified Italy?
Republic
Totalitarian
Monarchy
Democracy
34
Which of the following is an effect of the agricultural revolution of the Middle Ages?
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
Growth in population
Larger fields and increased food production
35
What major civilization was living in South America before the Spanish arrived?
All of the above
Aztecs
Mayans
Incas
36
Which of the following is a factor that motivated outsiders to conquer regions of Africa?
Natural resources
Control of trade and trade routes
All of the above
Spread Islam
37
The Sumerians had invented the earliest known writing called what?
Calligraphy
Papyrus
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
38
What was the significance of the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV?
All of the above
It was the struggle for power between the pope and secular
It was the end of the political power of the church
It was the beginnings of the crusades
39
How did relations between Hindus and Muslims evolve over time?
Most Hindus were killed by Muslims and few are left today
Violent at first then became tolerant of one another
Hinduism and Islam now share many of the same principles
Tolerant at first then became violent and segregated
40
How did the Church increase its secular power?
It took down the local leaders
It threatened excommunication or interdict
It provided equality and gained the support of the people
It bought a lot of land people lived on forcing them to work
41
How did Europeans change the nature of African Slavery?
Slave trade declined due to Europeans finding it inhumane
The slave trade was limited and controlled by government
Slave trade grew and slaves became commodities
Slave trade experienced no change
42
How did Mongol rule influence Russia's economy and political structure?
Mongol's trade policy helped Russia flourish
Mongol taxation and autocratic power contributed to serfdom
None of the above
Constant war between Russians and Mongols put them in debt
43
Which of the following did NOT change society paving the way for the Renaissance?
Upheavals in the Church
Scientific Discoveries
War
Black Plague
44
What type of government did Athens eventually move towards?
Monarchy
Totalitarian
Republic
Democracy
45
How did new knowledge pose a challenge to Christian scholars?
None of the above
People were using new inventions for farming, less religion
It was the battle of reason to discover truth and faith
New religions were a threat to the Church
46
Which of the following is NOT one of the early peoples of Greece?
Dorian
Minoan
Roman
Mycenaean
47
What effect did the Persian Wars have on the Greek city-states?
The city-states surrendered to the Persians to avoid a war
Sparta and Athens turned against one another
No effect, Greece was not a part of the Persian Wars
United them leading to the formation of the Delian league
48
How did the spread of Indian influence differ from the spread of Chinese influence in SE Asia?
China spread throughout Asia Minor and India had no effect
Indian spread by trade and China spread by conquest
Indian spread by conquest and China spread by trade
Indian spread throughout Asia Minor and China had no effect
49
What is the issue that causes the division in Islam into Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
All of the above
Bloodlines vs Merit
The official language
Location for the capital of Islam
50
What is the Chinese belief system of how dynasties rise and fall?
Dynastic Cycle
Feudalism
Filial Piety
Mandate of Heaven
51
Which of the following achievements was made by Muslims?
All of the above
Business practices
Creation of Calligraphy
Advancements in math, science, and medicine
52
How did the collapse of the Western Roman Empire affect Western Europe?
With new smaller kingdoms, towns were better protected
Trade increased between all the new kingdoms
Lost a sense of unity so trade slowed and learning declined
Europe without the control could flourish in arts
53
Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of civilization?
Complex Religions
Organized government
Job Specialization
Industries
54
How did the search for spices lead to global exploration?
They are completely unrelated events in history
New traders from unheard areas brought new spices
The race to find more types of spices
Explorers sought new sea routes to Spice islands
55
Invaders of the empire exposed what about Rome?
Corruption in the Senate
The empire was bankrupt
Weak Military that outsourced to mercenaries with no loyalty
None of the above
56
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fast during Ramadan
Declaration of faith
Four Noble Truths
Make the Hajj once
57
Which of the following is NOT one of the first four early civilizations?
Shang China
Ancient Greece
Egypt
Indus Civilization
58
How did the Renaissance worldview differ from the worldview of the Middle Ages?
Renaissance= Trade, Middle Ages= Military and politics
Renaissance= Military and politics, Middle Ages=Trade
Renaissance=Religion, Middle Ages=Discovery of truth
Renaissance=Discovery of truth, Middle Ages= Religion
59
In the Aztec society, who records information such as history and knowledge?
Priests
Kings
No one, passed on orally
Philosophers
60
Where were the most African Slaves transported to and what were they forced to do?
India and were forced to unload the large ships
Americas and forced to unload the large ships
Europe and forced to unload the large ships
China and were forced to unload the large ships
61
Which of the following best characterizes Japan's feudal age?
The creation of a monarchy
All of the above
The economic trading with China and Korea
The development of the samurai culture
62
How did the Bantu migrations contribute to Africa's cultural diversity?
Left only artifacts of the Bantu culture for other tribes
Migrated and conquered other tribes and forced their culture
The migrations had no affect
People spread their culture and technology to other areas
63
What did the Magna Carta do to monarchy?
It made it so the royal family must be elected into power
It eliminated the Parliament
It gave the king absolute power
Nobles had certain rights and the monarch had to obey
64
What was the encomiendas system?
Conversion program to convert the Natives to Christianity
Universal currency used in Europe and the Americas
The system to give Native Americans equal rights
The right to demand labor tribute from Native Americans
65
Hammurabi Code was the first attempt by a ruler to do what?
To mandate taxes
To create a draft for a state military
To institute an official religion
To codify and set down in writing all the laws that govern
66
What impact did the printing press have on religious reform movements of the 1500s?
Reformers could make new religious branches
Reformers could use press to spread their ideas
Reformers could write to rulers to influence them
Reformers could sell their writings and make money
67
Reincarnation, Karma, and dharma are all beliefs within what major religion?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
68
What way did the scientific method differ from earlier approaches to learning?
Learned from investigation to find truth
Learned from diversity and adapting ideas from others
Listened to their political leaders for answers
Learned by accepted truth from tradition and religion
69
What was Alexander the Great and his army's policy with the civilians?
Assimilation
Kill them
Let them run their own government
Enslave them
70
How did the Chinese react to British merchants contacts in the late 1700's?
Immediately started an extensive trading system
Thought why trade with an inferior empire
Decided to trade with only SE Asian countries
Killed them and exiled other Europeans
71
Which of the following is one of the reasons for the rise of the Roman Empire?
Civil Wars
All of the above
Widening gap of rich and poor
Corruption in the senate and power struggles of the leaders
72
Why did Plato reject Democracy?
The execution of Socrates left him with distrust
None of the above
He desired to be a king
It was corrupt
73
In which area of the world did Europe compete from the control of goods like indigo and cotton?
Africa
The Americas
Australia
South and Southeast Asia
74
What caused the Neolithic Revolution?
The invention of tools from stone
The instituting of the first government
The discovery in agriculture
The creation of the first religions
75
How did Germanic tribes divide Western Europe into small Kingdoms?
All of the territory was conquered by the Mongols
The land was given to leaders of the Old Roman Empire
Several tribes conquered parts of the old empire and fought
A conference was held and the land equally distributed
