Science made little real progress in Europe in the Middle Ages because

scholars thought all knowledge must fit w/ Church teachings

When Muslims conquered a new land, they often

imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.

How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?

They reconnected Europe to the rest of the world.

Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?

Wages and prices increased throughout Europe

In the Daoist tradition, artists in the Tang and Song dynasties sought to reflect the

spiritual essence of the natural world.

How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?

They believed in one all-powerful god.

Widespread inflation struck Europe in the mid-1500s due to the increasing amounts of

silver and gold from the Americas.

Which of the following is a key belief, or one of the 5 pillars, of Islam?

Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

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

choosing Muhammad’s successor

What helped speed up the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

The destruction of Constantinople during the 4th Crusade

Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is

achieving moksha, or union with Brahman.

Which of the following does NOT describe the Dutch East India Company?

They did not have sovereign powers

Which of the following is one of Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths?

All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.

Which statement most accurately compares the fall of the Han and the Roman Empires?

both empires were invaded by nomadic groups like the Huns

In what way did the Delhi sultanate affect India?

Trade increased between Indian and Muslim lands.

What helped the Umayyad caliphs to expand their empire?

The Byzantine and Persian empires were weak.

Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

Each German prince could decide the religion for his lands.

Which statement describes a geographic feature that influenced the development of Japan?

The surrounding seas have both protected and isolated Japan.

Gutenberg’s printing press was instrumental in advancing all of the following except?

restoring traditional monarchies in the 19th century

Why did King John sign the Magna Carta in England in 1215?

to appease rebellious nobles angered over his abuse of power

Together, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution demonstrate

Europe’s willingness to break away from their medieval past.

Which of the following was a leg of the Triangular Trade?

European good exchanged for African slaves

According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,

the gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler

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1
Science made little real progress in Europe in the Middle Ages because
scholars thought all knowledge must fit w/ Church teachings
science was considered to be related to magic and witchcraft
the study of science was banned from medieval universities
translations of Greek texts had not reached medieval Europe
2
When Muslims conquered a new land, they often
imposed a special tax on non-Muslims.
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people.
looted and burned conquered cities.
3
How did the Crusades affect life in Europe?
They reconnected Europe to the rest of the world.
They caused Europe’s economy to collapse
They promoted religious tolerance in Europe.
They began the Dark Ages in Europe.
4
The Roman Empire fell around 470 A.D. What century was this in?
6th
5th
4th
3rd
5
A major result of migration, trade, and warfare was
the rise of cities.
a transition from nomadic to settled life.
the destruction of civilizations.
cultural diffusion.
6
Which of the following was an effect of the Black Death?
People developed greater religious tolerance
Doctors trying to stop the epidemic made advance in medicine
Peasants migrated into large cities seeking medical care
Wages and prices increased throughout Europe
7
In the Daoist tradition, artists in the Tang and Song dynasties sought to reflect the
stark realities of urban life.
motion and chaos of busy cities.
spiritual essence of the natural world.
uncertainty of human existence.
8
This ancient civilization had civil servants who were appointed by merit, not family ties.
Mesopotamia
Rome
India
China
9
During China’s Tang and Song dynasties, which group formed the top level of society?
peasants
artists
merchants
the scholar-gentry
10
Remains of Chinese porcelain found in the area of Great Zimbabwe suggest that the people there
migrated to China.
once conquered part of China.
originally came from China.
traded with people in China.
11
How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?
They believed in a fearful underworld.
They believed in an afterlife.
They believed in one all-powerful god.
They believed divine forces ruled this world.
12
Widespread inflation struck Europe in the mid-1500s due to the increasing amounts of
food shipments from the Americas.
slave labor from the Americas.
raw materials from the Americas.
silver and gold from the Americas.
13
Which of the following is a key belief, or one of the 5 pillars, of Islam?
Sins should be washed away through baptism.
Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
A priest should mediate between the people and God.
The Quran may be read by Muslims in any language.
14
This ancient civilization declared Christianity the official religion of the empire.
India
Mesopotamia
Rome
China
15
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about
the role of women in Islam
practicing the Five Pillars of Islam
choosing Muhammad’s successor
designating Mecca as a holy city
16
What helped speed up the decline of the Byzantine Empire?
Rebels overthrew the Byzantine emperor
The destruction of Constantinople during the 4th Crusade
Mongol raiders plundered Constantinople
Ottoman Turks captured Venice, a key ally
17
Tolls collected from the flow of gold and salt helped to build the kingdom of
Hausa.
Ghana.
Axum.
Ethiopia.
18
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
following dharma, or life’s duties.
achieving moksha, or union with Brahman.
achieving the meditative state of Jainism.
practicing ahimsa, or nonviolence.
19
All of the following helped end feudalism in Europe EXCEPT
Papal Supremacy
The Crusades
The Magna Carta
The Hundred Years War
20
Which of the following does NOT describe the Dutch East India Company?
They did not have sovereign powers
They colonized a significant portion of Southern India
They captured Malacca from the Portuguese
They were a corporation controlled by Dutch merchants.
21
Which of the following is one of Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths?
Before all, honor your father and your mother.
Superior men and women understand righteousness.
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
Nirvana may be reached through harsh self-denial.
22
Which statement most accurately compares the fall of the Han and the Roman Empires?
Both empires experienced major natural disasters.
both empires were invaded by nomadic groups like the Huns
Both saw public entertainment replace civic involvement
Both empires had a series of assassinated leaders
23
In what way did the Delhi sultanate affect India?
Buddhism and Hinduism became stronger throughout India.
Art and architecture declined in the area of Delhi.
Trade increased between Indian and Muslim lands.
Turks and Persians fled from India to Baghdad.
24
Which of the following dates occurred most recently?
2020 CE
10,000 BCE
2,000 BCE
6,000 BCE
25
Which of the following contributed the least to the weakening of the Western Roman empire?
Economic problems
Social Decay
Natural Disasters
Political turmoil
26
What helped the Umayyad caliphs to expand their empire?
They used gunpowder to conquer their rivals.
They formed an alliance with the Franks.
The Shiites and Sunnis put aside their differences.
The Byzantine and Persian empires were weak.
27
Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther was accepted to the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church increased the sale of indulgences.
Martin Luther recanted his 95 Theses.
Each German prince could decide the religion for his lands.
28
This ancient civilization was the origin of Hindu and Buddhist religions.
Mesopotamia
China
Rome
India
29
Which statement describes a geographic feature that influenced the development of Japan?
The surrounding seas have both protected and isolated Japan.
The fear of tsunamis made people move away from the coast.
The islands are mostly fertile plains that are easy to farm.
Japan’s coast put it in constant threat from invasion
30
Gutenberg’s printing press was instrumental in advancing all of the following except?
spreading the Protestant Reformation
spreading Enlightenment ideas
fanning the flames of Revolution
restoring traditional monarchies in the 19th century
31
To achieve salvation, medieval Christians believed that they must
read the Bible completely.
make a pilgrimage to Rome.
receive the sacraments.
do volunteer work for the Church.
32
What triggered the events that resulted in the formation of the Church of England?
The pope would not end Church corruption.
Henry VIII wanted a divorce.
Henry VIII converted to Lutheranism.
The pope rejected the Act of Supremacy.
33
Why did King John sign the Magna Carta in England in 1215?
to avoid being excommunicated by Pope Innocent III
to convince English nobles to submit to the census
to appease rebellious nobles angered over his abuse of power
to secure the return of English lands lost to French King
34
The age of great change marked by renewed interest in classical learning and the arts is called
Reformation.
Middle Ages.
Medieval Enlightenment.
Renaissance.
35
Together, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution demonstrate
Europe’s acceptance of Islamic and Asian ideas
a unique blend of world cultures
Europe’s hunger to conquer the world
Europe’s willingness to break away from their medieval past.
36
Which of the following was a leg of the Triangular Trade?
European good exchanged for African slaves
East Indian spices exchanged for Spanish silver
African gold exchanged for Chinese silks
American resources exchanged for Papal support
37
According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,
society should not be divided into social classes.
the system of feudalism was an unfair form of government.
a ruler was divine and should never be overthrown.
the gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler
38
Part of a vassal’s obligation under his feudal contract was to
serve in the military.
conquer neighboring kingdoms.
be true to his word.
serve all his lords equally.

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