World History - Semester Review - Unit 1

Question 1

The religion whose spiritual goal is to achieve Nirvana by following the eight-fold path

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Buddhism

Question 2

The first ruler of the Franks who conquered the Roman province of Gaul

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Clovis

Question 3

This monk created a set of rules to help to regulate monastic life

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Benedict

Question 4

What was the first of the Mesoamerican civilizations, considered to be the “mother culture”?

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Olmec

Question 5

Conquered Mexico, had an all-powerful king and many priests. Montezuma was most famous king.

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Aztec

Question 6

Feudalism developed as away for medieval societies to

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protect themselves from invaders

Question 7

When the ownership of a manor was granted to a new lord, the serfs

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remained on the land to serve the new lord

Question 8

civilization of the Andes that united people with religious practices & political structure

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Chavin

Question 9

Their job was to manage the manor, defend it, and act as judges on their manor

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lords

Question 10

The claim of papal supremacy held that

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the pope had authority overall secular kings and emperors

Question 11

Part of a vassal’s obligation under his feudal contract was to

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serve in the military

Question 12

In Europe, they were provided food and land for their military service / protection

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knight

Question 13

Type of government that has involvement by all the able voters

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Direct Democracy

Question 14

An agricultural revolution improved Europe by 1000. All of the following were factors EXCEPT

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use of chicken on farms

Question 15

The earliest example of monotheism came from

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Judaism

Question 16

This government means rule by the people, through representatives. Ancient Rome had this.

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Republic or Representative Democracy

Question 17

Frank king defended Europe from a Muslim invasion in 732 CE, protecting Christianity in Europe

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Charles Martel

Question 18

Monotheism means

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Belief in 1 god

Question 19

Chivalry was

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code of conduct based on honor for the knights

Question 20

Stopped the Islamic conquest in Europe by winning the Battle of Tours.

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Charles Martel

Question 21

Built pyramids, developed a hieroglyphic writing system, and an accurate calendar

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Mayans

Question 22

The dark ages were known for all of the following EXCEPT:

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the power of the church and pope decreased

Question 23

They were tied to and worked the land, giving some to their lord for protection

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serf

Question 24

An estate granted to a vassal by his lord

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fief

Question 25

Mesoamerican society that constructed ball courts where special games were held

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Zapotec

Question 26

Andes civilization that created one of the great road systems in history, covering 14,000 miles

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Inca

World History - Semester Review - Unit 1

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World History - Semester Review - Unit 1

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