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8th Period Championship
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1
"From southern Spain, across northern Africa, occupying the Arabian peninsula to Southeast Asia” once described the
Muslim World
Gupta Empire
Aztec Empire
Han Dynasty
2
A major goal of the Catholic Counter-Reformation was to
encourage new ideas about science and technology
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
compromise with European monarchs
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
3
What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200’s?
development of a common language
expansion of Japanese cultural traditions
significant increases in trade and travel
adoption of Confucian ideas and practices
4
He traveled from West Europe to East Asia along the Silk Road, and served the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan before returning
Justinian
Ibn Battuta
Marco Polo
Ogadai
5
Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses is considered to be a turning point in history because
the Pope’s right to sell indulgences was strengthened
The power of the Catholic Church was weakened and royal power grew
Luther soon became the leader of Germany
The Roman Catholic Church unified the German states
6
Which document limited the power of the English monarchy during the Middle Ages?
Rig Veda
Justinian Code
Twelve Tables
Magna Carta
7
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democratic societies in which people were elected
promoted unity and communication by building a strong system of roads
developed a social system in which greatequality existed
8
Chess pieces represent classes of people in medieval society. Bishops were religious officials who were also known as
knights
clergy
lords
vassals
9
Most economic activities on this feudal manor were related to
fishing
industry
guilds
agriculture
10
Which letter identifies the peninsula that is home to Mecca, the religious center of Islam?
C
D
B
A
11
Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing
Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
12
He was king of the Franks and became the first Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne
Henry II
Raphael
Otto I
13
One way in which the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code were similar is that both provided
a standardized system of laws
the right to public education
the freedom to pursue their own religion
a means of achieving social equality
14
The Song Dynasty in China expanded trade by sea largely because
new sources of wood were discovered along the Himalayas
the Chinese were known as great ship builders
they lost control of the Silk Routes
there was a shortage of camels and horses
15
Which statement about the Columbian exchange is a fact rather than opinion?
The Columbian exchange had a positive effect on the Americas
The Columbian exchange brought new foods to Europe and the Americas
The Columbian exchange created a modern Europe
The Columbian exchange benefited Europe more than it benefited the Americas
16
In ancient times, the Silk Road was important because it made possible the exchange of goods between
.Egypt and Greece
Siberia and Mongolia
China and the Roman Empire
Korea and Japan
17
This religious group built schools, sent out missionaries and attempted to stop the spread of Protestantism.
Jesuits
Lutherans
Presbyterians
Anabaptists
18
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
19
In 1487 he became the first European to sail around the tip of ?
Vasco da Gama
Henry the Navigator
Bartolomeu Diaz
Francisco Coronado
20
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
21
What does the pyramid represent?
apartheid
encomienda
manorialism
caste
22
The Silk Road was important to China because it provided
a military route for the defense of the northern border
contact with other cultures through trade
a means for the country to expand its borders
the means of administering civil service exams
23
This treaty divided the world into Spanish and Portuguese zones of exploration
Treaty of Tordisillas
Treaty of Trent
Treaty of Versailles
Peace of Augsburg
24
Although Henry VIII was able to seize Church wealth he was also mad at the Pope because the Pope refused to allow him to
divorce Katherine of Aragon
borrow money from the Church
visit the Vatican
lead a Crusade
25
Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, and became the head of the Church of England also called....
Church of Elizabeth
Anglican Church
Orthodox Church
Baptist Church
