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World History Mid-Term 2
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1
Where did England have a large number of colonies in North America?
On the western coast of North America
In the area around the Great Lakes and Mississippi River
In what is present-day Mexico
On the eastern coast of North America
2
During the Middle Ages, most serfs in search of freedom headed for what?
the Holy Land
towns or cities
monasteries
farms
3
Regarding mercantilism, how did colonies in the "new world" impact Europeans?
Colonies were increasing their number of imports
Colonies provided goods to the mother countries
Communism was on the rise in the colonies
Colonies forced Europeans to become self-sufficient
4
Which of the following was a doctrine agreed upon at the Council of Trent?
Christians need only faith for salvation
Priests cannot pardon sinners for committing sins
The Church's interpretation of the Bible is final
The Bible is the only authority for guiding Christian life
5
Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?
Europeans developed a tolerance of non-Christian religions
Europeans maintained a lasting control over the Middle East
Trade between Europe and the Middle East expanded
Islamic influence dominated Europe
6
Medici family members are famous for being what?
religious reformers
rulers and supporters of the arts
writers of vernacular
artists in painting and sculpture
7
Martin Luther's 95 theses were an attack on the Church's what?
methods of raising money
attitudes toward the poor
insistence that goods works help secure salvation
reluctance to have services in local languages
8
What empire is depicted in the lined areas on the map?
Russian
Ottoman
Holy Roman
Austro-Hungarian
9
Why were the British and the French interested in Mughal India?
India was the first Christian colony in Asia
India's land was good for farming
India was the hub of the spice trade
India was rich with gold and gemstones
10
How does the Buddhist religion teach that salvation is earned?
by following the Ten Commandments
by worshipping Allah as the one true god
by being baptized and confirmed
by learning to give up selfish desire
11
Which statement is true of China under the Ming Dynasty?
Women were granted more rights
Political and social instability occurred
There was an extended economic depression
A cultural renaissance bloomed
12
Which of the following was true about the French and Indian War?
The cause of the war was fighting over slaves
The war was between the French and the Native Americans
England was forced to give up land to the French
The Native Americans helped the French
13
Why didn't Portugal engage in direct trading with West African states until the 1400's?
Lack of necessary navigational and maritime technology
Lack of European interest in West Africa
The pope issued a limit on trade in non-Christian areas
Fear of death from tropical diseases
14
Which explorer's voyages resulted in the colonization of the "New World?"
Amerigo Vespucci
Hernando Cortes
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
15
A person who produces work "in the vernacular" is one who what?
uses only natural light
writes in a local language
uses a verse form of writing
relies on realism
16
What represents a common belief in Animism?
The belief in the potential for good and evil in all things
The belief in a strict religious hierarchy
Animists worship in churches
Animists have a written holy book
17
What is a significant reason why the Mughal Empire began to decline?
There were too many people to feed
Taxes were lowered and public works projects were ended
There was an end to religious toleration within the empire
The Sikhs were not competent to run government programs
18
Which of the following was the central issue of the Hundred Years' War?
the throne of France
the religion of the French people
the throne of England
the location of the pope's home
19
For over 100 years after the Crusades, who controlled the trade of goods from East to West?
the Italians and the Spanish
the Portuguese
the British and the Dutch
the Muslims and the Italians
20
Which of the following factors contributed to the collapse of feudalism?
The collapse of the Roman Empire
The authority of the Roman Catholic Church declined
The Black Death
The Columbian Exchange
21
In Western Europe, what was a major immediate effect of the Reformation?
Renewed domination of the Catholic Church
Decline in religious unity and power of the Catholic Church
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
Decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
22
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status.
The soul can be reincarnated.
People should pray five times a day.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
23
In the slave trade, Europeans usually picked up slaves in Africa in exchange for what?
Silver from the Americas
Sugar or Molasses
Tobacco and Rice
Firearms
24
In 1453, the Ottomans attacked Constantinople and brought an end to what empire?
Persian
Mughal
Roman
Byzantine
25
Why did native populations in the Americas begin to decline after contact with Europeans?
Warfare
Famine
Genocide
Disease
26
What was one goal of mercantilism?
Removal of trade barriers
Establishment of subsistence agriculture
Elimination of private property
Creation of a favorable balance of trade
27
Where did the Islamic faith originate?
Along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
In the Iberian Peninsula
In the Arabian Peninsula
In the Italian Peninsula
28
What was a major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades?
To establish Christianity in Western Europe
To unite the feudal states of Western Europe
To capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
To strengthen English dominance in the Arab world
29
Bartholomeu Dias captained the first European ship to sail where?
around the southern tip of Africa
along the West Coast of Africa
west across the Atlantic Ocean
across the Indian Ocean to India
30
The Mughal emperors were what?
Christians
Hindus
Muslims
Sikhs
31
What factor expanded the spread of Reformation ideals across Europe?
Unity in Europe
Improved advertising
The support of the Church
The printing press
32
Who were the first European slave traders?
The French
The Portuguese
The Spanish
The English
33
How did Henry VIII react to the Pope not agreeing to his request for a divorce?
Henry declared war against the Church
Henry abdicated his throne
Henry made himself head of the Church of England
Henry decided to stay with his wife Catherine
34
Why did the banking industry grow in the 14th and 15th centuries?
Increased trade required access to loans
Arab traders would no longer lend money to Europeans
Renaissance paintings and sculptures were becoming popular
The Church dropped its opposition to charging interest
35
Based on the timeline, what generalization can best be supported from the information given?
Chinese protected their inventions from Western spies
By 1500, the Chinese were importing Western technology
Isolationism kept the Chinese from developing new inventions
Before 1500, Chinese technology surpassed that of the West
36
The disagreement over the sale of indulgences is associated with period in European history?
Crusades
Protestant Reformation
Roman Empire
Enlightenment
37
In Europe, during the Middle Ages, what was the force that provided unification and stability?
Central government in Rome
Organization of the craft guilds
Roman Catholic Church
Military alliance between France and Germany
38
What movement changed the European diet due to the introduction of foods from the Americas?
The Paleo Movement
The Triangle Trade
The Black Death
The Columbian Exchange
39
Who was the sultan who ruled in the "Golden Age" of the Ottoman Empire?
Akbar the Great
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mehmed II
Mansa Musa
40
What happened as a result of the Muslim invasion of India?
Islam and Hinduism coexisted peacefully
Hindus were enslaved and the economy was devastated
Indians willingly converted to Islam and Hinduism died out
Indian culture saw a renaissance because of Muslim learning
41
What type of work was performed by the vast majority of slaves in the new world?
Trained for simple, bureaucratic work
Became domestic servants
Provided agricultural labor on plantations
Employed in the mines of Central and South America
42
What factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
Value of the individual
Superiority of medieval thought
Obedience to government officials
Devotion to religion
43
"My conscience is captive to the Word of God" expresses what belief of Martin Luther?
The need for nepotism
Imprisoning those who disagreed with Church teachings
Maintaining the unity of the Church
The supremacy of the Bible over Church policies
44
Which of the following best expresses the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India?
Portugal could profit directly from the spice trade
It opened the way for Portugal to conquer India
Da Gama was able to continue his voyage around the world
Da Gama convinced Columbus to sail west across the Atlantic
45
What was a general characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
An emphasis on social order
Many economic opportunities
The protection of political right
A representative government
46
What was the impact of the East India Company in the 1600's?
The French became a dominating presence regarding trade
Portuguese power declined in the Indian Ocean
The English and Dutch increased their trade in West Africa
Peace developed between Muslims and Christians in the area
47
Which European country primarily traded fur in North America?
England
Portugal
Spain
France
48
Greek and Roman revival and the development of humanism were part of which historic time?
Protestant Reformation
Age of Ultron
European Renaissance
Age of Revolution
49
In the 15th century, what was the most significant reason for European interest in Africa?
Europeans were interested in the religion of Islam
Europeans wanted gold and other raw materials
Prince Henry of Portugal founded a navigational school
Europeans wanted to conquer land in Africa
50
How did warfare change as a result of the Hundred Years' War?
Women could join the military
Longbows were introduced
Knights became more popular
Battering rams could take down castle walls
