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World History Semester Exam
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1
What belief was common between both Hinduism and Buddhism?
caste system
reincarnation
asceticism
no gods
2
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?
unitheism
polytheism
secularism
monotheism
3
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
King John...Roman Empire
Rome...Dark Ages
Rome...Crusade
Normandy...Dark Ages
4
Which Eastern philosophy contributed to the dev. of classical civil. during the Han Dynasty?
Shintoism
Confucianism
Stoicism
Sikhism
5
In which area did the Justinian Code have the most lasting impact?
law
war
taxation
religion
6
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
7
What lifestyle change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of cities?
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from writing to drawing
8
Humanism influences Renaissance art and scholarship by advocating a return to —
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
9
Which external factor did Han China & the Roman Empire both face that contributed to decline?
lack of a common language
threat of nomadic groups
lack of a strong military
decentralization of government
10
What term do archaeologists use for the human-made items shown in the image?
Artisans
Artifacts
Cultures
Fossils
11
Which empire was ruled by satraps, used a standardized monetary system, and used a Royal Road?
Kush
Persian
Assyrian
Egyptian
12
Which of the following was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations?
metalworking
irrigation
division of labor
road building
13
Which statement describes the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli?
The best government is no government.
All people are created equal.
Majority rules in all things.
The ends justify the means.
14
How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?
The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.
The Church served as the unifying power in society.
The Church adopted Latin as the official language.
The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.
15
Daoism originated in __________and is known for its emphasis on__________.
China; balance of opposites
India; reincarnation of life
China; rehabilitation
India; meditation
16
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and —
religion
law
war
education
17
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
18
How was Roman society altered as a result of this ruling by Emperor Constantine?
the Eastern Orthodox Church was created
religious exiles returned from Babylon
the persecutions against Christians ended
the papal seat moved to Constantinople
19
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this
Classical Truths
Vision of Righteousness
Three Classics
Mandate of Heaven
20
Why did trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire?
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
Mongols leaders protected merchants and traders.
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
21
Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
He copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
He encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
He united the tribes of Central Asia to form a vast empire.
He let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
22
Which slave trade started before, and was on a smaller scale than the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Virginia Slave Trade
Arabic Slave Trade
Mongol Slave Trade
Chinese Slave Trade
23
Which political system has its origins in ancient Greece under Pericles?
oligarchy
monarchy
autocracy
democracy
24
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
growth of a middle class
all of the above
decline in papal prestige
increased trade
25
How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
It greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
It allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
26
Which is the
best
resource or strategy for a historian studying this time period?
relying on a famous, but biased, secondary source
using limited evidence
making unfounded hypotheses and predictions
searching primary sources
27
What institution, used torture to rid the Catholic Church of what it considered heresy?
the Diet of Worms
The Consistory of Geneva
the Reign of Terror
the Court of the Inquisition
28
Complete the Neolithic Era sequence: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses, ???
religions
empires
serfs
trade
29
Which describes how the development of farming affected river valley civilizations?
Farming required the damming of rivers
state ownership of common lands became popular
farming became the only way to make a living
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
30
What was the most important way that Silk Road trade was similar to gold-salt trade in Africa?
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It included slaves as products for trade.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
31
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _______
Christianity
art/architecture
philosophy
language
32
Why were Christianity and Buddhism so appealing to the masses of people in Europe and Asia?
both stressed obedience to the government
both offered freedom to slaves
both elevated women to a higher class
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
33
How did the kings during the Hundred Years’ War influence the people of France & England?
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
It created a sense of national identity.
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
It created an era of technological creativity.
34
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
grain cultivation
terrace planting
floating gardens
fallow fields
35
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —
introduction of Islamic rule
construction of Harappan cities
flourishing of Hindu culture
spread of Buddhism
36
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Roman
Babylonian
Assyrian
Greek
37
What was developed by an ancient civ., & later used by classical civs. for their law codes
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
Egyptian Justice Code
Justinian's Code
38
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
small group of citizens
large group of women
military leader
religious leader
39
What was the major political effect on Europe of the Reformation?
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
40
Which development allowed people the ability to keep records and to express themselves?
a writing system
a harvest calendar
a library collection
a government structure
41
What invention of the Song Dynasty increased the spread of learning?
printing techniques
social interaction
Neo-Confucianism
Philosophy
42
The work of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, and scientists played a great role in the____
Renaissance
Reformation
Crusades
Reconquista
43
Which of the following contributed most to the spread of Reformation ideas?
compass
foreign invasion
printing press
trade
44
How did the practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
45
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
telescope
compass
gunpowder
aqueduct
