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World History- Fall 2023 Semester Exam
World History- Fall 2023 Semester Exam
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1
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen.
Troubadours performed concerts in town halls in return for food and lodging
Universities granted degrees to qualified students.
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service.
2
The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C., such as the White House, are built to reflect the influence of
Germanic Kingdoms
Han China
Greece
Persia
3
How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founder.
Both began in the same modern-day country
Both implemented a caste system for social classes
Both were founded at the same time.
4
The photo depicts which of the following?
lunar calendar
written language
use of metal
complex government
5
Domestication of plants and animals near river valleys led to the development of cities. This growth contributed to...
a nomadic lifestyle
cave paintings
the development of political and religious institutions
the rise of industrial production
6
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
natural disaster changed migration patterns
spread of disease reduced population
climate change produced longer growing season
changing sea levels caused societies to relocate
7
Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?
democatic values
cultural diversity
monotheistic beliefs
inequality between men and women
8
Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?
Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisors
Creating a system of public baths for sanitation
Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting
Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges
9
The importance of obligation to family in ancient Chinese culture is most associated with —
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Taoism
10
What was the lasting impact of Hammurabi's Code?
laws no longer suggested punishments
laws needed to be interpreted by a judge
laws were made by a representative group
laws were made more consistent and predictable
11
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Creation of a universal code of laws
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
Use of standardized metal coins
Division of the empire into administrative regions
12
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Han China
Persia
Gupta Empire
Greece
13
Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for personal enlightenment began with —
taking political power from the king
observing suffering in the world
rejecting the idea of monotheism
developing a guide for meditation
14
Under the manorial system, nobles were required to provide serfs with which of the following?
livable wages
food
protection
education
15
Which factor contributed to the division of Western and Eastern Churches into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy?
Growing power of Islamic caliphates
Opposing opinions on Christian theology
Declining interest in the Crusades
Dwindling trade across European kingdoms
16
The domestication of plants and animals along with the use of stone tools led to
the rise of permanent villages
the invention of the wheel
the use of the chariot
the development of sanitation systems
17
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Membership in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Participation in public assemblies
18
Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
Leadership passes from father to son.
The pharaoh is considered a god-king.
The government has a representative legislature.
Wealthy elite control most parts of government.
19
The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of
modern democratic traditions
the earliest monotheistic religion
the first iron weapons and tools
government tests for jobs
20
Which of the following is one change that resulting from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago?
creation of settled communities
growth in number of nomadic groups
expansion of rights for women
production of stone tools
21
In 1215 King John of England was forced to sign the Magna Carta, which established the idea that —
a rulers’ subjects have rights
freedom of religion should be protected
feudalism had come to an end
individuals are born with natural rights
22
The transformation to having surplus agriculture lead to the development of permanent settlements because it allowed for
specialization of labor
population increases
technological innovation
creation of religions
23
Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
24
The feudal system developed following...
the Black Death
the fall of Rome
the rise of nation states
the development of classical civilizations
25
Early civilizations all
modified the environment for farming
invented a system of waste disposal
developed mathematical systems
instituted the same forms of writing
26
Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?
oligarchy
democracy
republic
tyranny
27
Which of Justinian’s actions reflects the close connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?
He developed and published Christian tenets
He relocated the capital of Rome
He built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia
He was crowned head of the church by the Pope
28
Which legal precedent was established in England when King John signed the Magna Carta?
No leader may be above the law of the land.
The chief executive has the right to veto legislation.
Individuals accused of a crime have a right to bail.
Judges may not impose cruel punishments.
29
Which river valley civilization is considered to have been the first to use geometry?
Indus Valley
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
30
Which of the following is a result of the agricultural revolution?
all are correct
diets become more diverse
cities and towns develop
people become less nomadic
31
The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Carthage for control of the...
Adriatic Sea
Nile Delta
Mediterranean Sea
Balkan Peninsula
32
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
Egypt
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
China
33
A vassal is expected to show loyalty to a lord by —
providing military service
farming a plot of land
arranging loans at no interest
collecting tolls and taxes
34
Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?
Ashoka divided the empire into city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.
Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.
Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus
Ashoka instituted a period of peace after his conversion to Buddhism.
35
Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?
understood that filial piety along with duty to society was very important.
wanted to speed up the rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou.
believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order
wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.
36
Why was Egypt called the Gift of the Nile?
Fish and wildlife were traded
they believed gods had placed the Nile in Egypt
protection from the Nile kept invaders from entering Egypt
irrigation made farming possible
37
In ancient China when an aging dynasty faces major problems such as famine, invasion, and peasant revolts...
the aging dynasty lowers taxes.
a new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control
a new dynasty raises taxes.
the aging dynasty replaces the emperor.
38
The physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because
waterfalls on the river made it difficult to navigate affecting trade
earthquakes in the region caused destruction
large deposits of iron ore attracted invaders to the region
mountains to the west protected the region creating cultural isolation
39
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Indus River Valley depicted in the image?
advanced urban areas
religious institutions
systems for record keeping
economic systems
40
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?
people need rules to force them to behave morally
authority can be used compassionately in society
rulers derive power form the people
divine laws can be observed in the natural world
41
Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—
teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed
Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert
leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced
42
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?
Archimedes and Hipparchus
Aristotle and Zeno
Diogenes and Eratosthenes
Euclid and Pythagoras
