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World History: First Semester in Review
World History: First Semester in Review
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Neolithic Revolution to Columbian Exchange
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1
In "12 days of Christmas", what was sent on the 2nd day besides a partridge in a pear tree?
two Golden Rings
two turtle doves
two French Hens
two calling birds
2
Which of the following contributed to the efficient system of communication crucial to sustaining the Persian Empire?
the imposition of a single language throughout the empire.
the elite foot soldiers and calvary known as the immortals.
trained dogs that carried messages to the king distances up to 500 miles.
roads and way stations to provide food, shelter, and horses for officials
3
How is Santa commonly believed to travel to deliver presents?
on skis
by teleportation
sleigh with flying reindeer
on foot
4
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Church leaders were limited solely to spiritual activities.
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity and order.
5
Which development led to the other
three
?
Which came FIRST?
Domestication of Plants and Animals
Complex Civilization
Surplus Food
Division of Labor
6
How did Arab merchants spread Islam?
merchants sold the Quran
Arab merchants brought news of their religion while trading for a living.
merchants hypnotized non-believers
merchants paid people to convert to Islam
7
What resulted in Europeans learning of new products/ideas through (TRADE) contact with Islamic culture?
The Silk Road
Marriage between the children of Saladin and Richard I
The Crusades
Muslim Conquest of Spain
8
What are the
FIVE
characteristics of a civilization?
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, fertile soil, cities
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, technology, cities
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, technology fertile soil
fertile soil, writing, specialized workers, technology, cities
9
Fill in the gaps: "Silent night, holy night, all is ___, all is ___"
calm, bright
quiet, light
festive, bright
snow, light
10
How did the followers of Eastern Orthodoxy differ from Roman Catholics?
They rejected the teachings of the New Testament.
They saw their Patriarch, not the Pope, as the true head of the Church.
They built large churches where people could worship together.
They showed images of Jesus, Mary or the Saints in their churches.
11
Who discovered the Laws of Gravity?
Copernicus
Leonardo Da Vinci
Isaac Newton
Mrs. Burdick
12
What are the THREE Abrahamic (MONOTHEISTIC) religions?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism
Judaism, Hinduism, Islam
Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
13
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they -
were easy to defend from invasion
had fertile soil, fresh water, & warm climates.
they were isolated from other cultural influences
they had deposits of iron and coal
14
How did the Black Death contribute to the end of feudalism in Western Europe?
People viewed the Black Death as God’s punishment for their sinfulness.
The Church strengthened its authority when the dying sought salvation
Labor shortages led towns and landowners to attract workers.
Trade with Asia was disrupted because rats on ships carried the disease.
15
What was the primary characteristic of the Classical Greek Civilization?
Religion
Military
Government
Language
16
What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?
The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into Europe. (TRADE)
The power of the serfs was strengthened through The Crusades
The Crusades brought European influence to Africa.
The Crusades promoted religious tolerance.
17
The caste system in India was characterized by...
The lack of social mobility
Equality between men and women.
The toleration of various religious beliefs.
The right of people to choose their occupations
18
Which products came to EUROPE from the Americas after the Columbian Exchange?
wine, cotton, beef, small pox
lemons, chicken, barley, chocolate
corn, turkeys, tobacco, syphilis
wool, potatoes, coffee
19
What important effect did the invention of gunpowder have on the development of East Asia?
The invasion of Japan by China
The division of China into warring kingdoms
The use of fire arrows and miniature rockets to repel foreign invaders
The invention of the crossbow
20
Complete this line: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your ___ be light"
thoughtss
dinner
dreams
heart
21
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the rise of civilizations?
People followed herd animals in search of food.
New occupations and social classes arose.
Science and technological developments occurred.
Writing developed to handle the needs of the society.
22
A type of government in which a small group of people have control of a country, organization, or institution is called
Oligarcy
Theocracy
Republic
Democracy
23
Which city became the Capitol of the Byzantine Empire after it was moved by the Emperor?
Rome
Constantinople
Istanbul
Florence
24
What event started the Reformation?
The assassination of Leonardo Da Vinci
Martin Luther nailint the 95 Theses to the church in Wittenberg, Germany
The invention of the moveable type press by Cosimo Medici
Johannes Gutenberg storming the Castle at Florence
25
Who was the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire in 46 BCE?
Augustus
Cleopatra
Octavian
Julius Caesar
26
How did the printing press impact the Reformation?
Painters copied the work of the Byzantine artists.
serfs learned new farming techniques
authors printed books in larger font sizes
mass production of books, increased literacy rates, & spread of new ideas
27
What most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages?
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
faith in the same religion.
allegiance to the same political ruler
a common vernacular language
28
In "Jingle Bells", how many horses are there in the open sleigh?
2
4
1
8 Reindeer
29
In Western Europe, which development was the cause of the other three? (
Which happened first
)
Violence made travel unsafe.
People left urban centers.
Trade was disrupted by warfare in Europe.
Rome was invaded and collapsed
30
During his reign in the Mauryan Empire, King Asoka...
Was intolerant of the Hindu religion
Prohibited trade with China and the Mediterranean.
Cut down all trees along roads
Converted to Buddhism
