Which of the following is not a characteristic of Judaism?

Muhammad was the founder of this religion

One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they

established their wealth through trade.

Which factor did not help bring about the Scientific Revolution?

peoples faith in the teachings of the Church

How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?

scientists now based theories on observation+experimentation

Which of the following accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?

the belief that a nation's wealth is measured in gold+silver

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?

Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices

Why did the Native American population decline so rapidly in the Caribbean?

they had no immunity to the diseases carried by Europeans

Which if the following statements is not true of Christianity?

People who practice this religion believe in Nirvana

Which is known as the Great Schism?

the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism

Which statement about Sahara is most associated with West African civilizations of Ghana+Mali?

Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.

What was the Jewish Diaspora?

scattering of the Jewish people

One cause of migration in Africa was

the desertification of the Sahara.

Why did Las Casas condemn the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?

it created brutal conditions for Native Americans

17th-century scholars Galileo +Descartes faced challenges to their scientific theories because

they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs

What influenced scientists to begin exploring?

the Renaissance spirit of inquiry

What was at the center of Luther's teachings?

all Christians have equal access to God

What was the significance of Bartholomeu Dias' accomplishment?

sailing around south tip of Africa, he opened up India trade

How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?

they helped to increase the power of the monarchs

The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about

choosing Muhammad’s successor

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1
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Judaism?
Muhammad was the founder of this religion
Sabbath is at sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday
Yom Kippur is a sacred holiday
religious services take place in a synagogue
2
The Renaissance marked a renewed interest in
East Asian civilization
Muslim civilization
Greco-Roman civilization
African civilization
3
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are similar is that they
opened trade routes to the Americas.
improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder.
adopted Christianity as their major religion.
established their wealth through trade.
4
Martin Luther's criticism of the Roman Catholic Church focused on the
doctrine of predestination
translation of the Bible into German
sale of indulgences
selection of a new pope
5
Which factor did not help bring about the Scientific Revolution?
discoveries showed that accepted ideas could be wrong
peoples faith in the teachings of the Church
translations of classical texts exposed people to new ideas
people questioned traditional learning
6
The printing revolution of the late 1400s resulted in
increased competition with China
the spread of literacy
the beginning of compulsory education
decreased funding for the arts
7
How did the Scientific Revolution change thinking about the physical universe?
scientists now based theories on writings of ancient Greeks
scientists now based theories on observation+experimentation
scientists relied on religious teachings to prove theories
scientists now used common sense to guide their theories
8
Which is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
give alms to the poor
read the Quran daily
pray five times daily
9
Which of the following accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism?
the belief that a nation's wealth is measured in gold+silver
it downplayed the role of government in economic growth
it encouraged trade by abolishing laws regulating trade
it discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies
10
What is a journey for religious purposes called?
voyage
expedition
exodus
pilgrimage
11
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
12
Which African kingdom was an important center of trade with India?
Timbuktu
Cairo
Axum
Carthage
13
What was the result of the Catholic Reformation?
ushered in new era of cooperation with Catholics+Protestants
Church agreed with Protestants
Church defended its teachings but reformed corrupt practices
majority of Europeans remained Protestant
14
The exchange of enslaved Africans for guns in Africa + for molasses in the Americas was part of
the triangular trade
the price revolution
mercantilism
the da Gama exchange
15
Why did the Native American population decline so rapidly in the Caribbean?
the Spanish killed them with guns and cannons
Native Americans left the islands after the Spanish invaded
Spanish explorers transported them to South America
they had no immunity to the diseases carried by Europeans
16
Which if the following statements is not true of Christianity?
This religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus
People who practice this religion believe in Nirvana
Easter is an important religious holiday
the Holy Book of this religion is the Bible
17
Which is known as the Great Schism?
division between supporters and opponents of papal supremacy
the split between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism
the division between Franciscans and Benedictines
the division between peasants and nobility
18
Which of the following is NOT part of the Christian holy text?
Holy Bible
New Testament
Quran
Old Testament
19
Which statement about Sahara is most associated with West African civilizations of Ghana+Mali?
Oases in the Sahara served at their capital cities.
Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.
Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.
The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the region.
20
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
escape from Egypt
population increase
a religious celebration
scattering of the Jewish people
21
Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?
how many times to pray each day
how much charity was required
when the month of Ramadan would fall
who should rule the caliphate
22
What is a Muslim place of worship?
cathedral
mosque
shrine
synagogue
23
Which best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a poverty-stricken era
a time of prosperity
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
24
Who began a vast global exchange that included people, plants, and animals?
Christopher Columbus
Hernán Cortés
Bartolomé de las Casas
Samuel de Champlain
25
People south of the Sahara traded their gold for
slaves.
salt.
food.
copper.
26
One cause of migration in Africa was
a sudden drop in temperature.
the desertification of the Sahara.
the sudden loss of farming skills.
the numerous cataracts.
27
Why did Las Casas condemn the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?
Spanish explorers transported them to South America
it did not allow Spanish colonists to export raw materials
it forced Spanish officials to be closely monitored
it created brutal conditions for Native Americans
28
What is one major characteristic that all three religions have in common?
the Five Pillars of Islam
belief in one God
that Jesus was the son of God
all of the above
29
17th-century scholars Galileo +Descartes faced challenges to their scientific theories because
their ideas were based only on the writings of the Bible
they contradicted traditional medieval European beliefs
they relied only on teachings from non-Christian cultures
they were not supported by scientific investigations
30
What is the religion of Muslims?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
31
What word means the belief in many gods and goddesses?
monotheism
catechism
polytheism
pantheism
32
The Nubian capital of Meroë became successful because of which of the following resources?
enslaved people and gold
timber and iron
silk and beads
salt and camels
33
All of the following are divisions of Christianity except which answer?
Greek Orthodox
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sunni
34
What is the name for the Jewish holy book (first 5 books of the Bible in Hebrew)?
Five Commandments
Torah
Tripitaka/Tipitaka
Quran
35
Followers of which religion make a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
36
What influenced scientists to begin exploring?
the Reformation idea of biblical inspiration
the humanist reliance on ancient classical learning
The Catholic teaching of the Earth at center of universe
the Renaissance spirit of inquiry
37
Which country or region is considered to be mostly Muslim?
United States
Israel
Middle East
Western Europe
38
Which of the following cities is not a sacred city for Muslims?
Jerusalem
Medina
Mecca
Cairo
39
What was at the center of Luther's teachings?
the Bible+Church authorities were sources of religious truth
salvation depended on faith and good works
all Christians have equal access to God
the Church gave its leaders special powers to lead
40
What was the significance of Bartholomeu Dias' accomplishment?
sailing around south tip of Africa, he opened up India trade
sailing to Africa he helped Portuguese establish trade
sailing around the world he showed possibility to reach Asia
sailing to India he was able to seize control of spice trade
41
Monotheism means
judgement day
belief in one God
belief in many gods
pray five times a day
42
Europeans wanted new trade routes so that they could
travel along the Silk Road
reach their American colonies faster
gain direct access to Asia
avoid exposure to the Black Death
43
What is the religion of the Jewish people?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
44
The wealth and power of Mali’s ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to
the rise of Arab nationalism.
the spread of Christianity.
the spread of traditional African religions.
the spread of Islam.
45
How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?
they helped to increase the power of the monarchs
they promoted religious tolerance in Europe
they caused Europe's economy to collapse
they caused Europe to isolate itself from rest of the world
46
What is the sacred (holy) book of Islam?
Vedas
Bible
Quran
Torah
47
During the Bantu migration, West African farmers and herders moved to
the Mediterranean coast.
the Middle East.
southern Africa.
the Sahara.
48
Which are the main two sects (branches) of Islam?
Tibetan
Sunni
Reformed
Shia
49
The system of rule in which land was given in exchange for loyalty and service is called
democracy
canon law
oligarchy
feudalism
50
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about
designating Mecca as a holy city
choosing Muhammad’s successor
the role of women in Islam
practicing the Five Pillars
51
Who led an expedition that circumnavigated the world?
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa
Ferdinand Magellan
52
Which of the religions below is the oldest?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
they are all the same
53
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all
believe in many divine gods.
follow the teachings of the Quran.
believe Jesus was the son of God.
worship only one God.

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