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1
The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of:
Greece and Rome
Mongols
All of Western Europe
Russia
2
The Golden age of classical Indian culture was
The Mauryan Empire
Hindu revolution
The Aryans
The Gupta Empire
3
What devastating environmental occurrences are frequent in the Indus River Valley?
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Strong wind and monsoons
Tornadoes
4
North and South America were named after?
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Amerigo Vespucci
King Ferdinand of Spain
5
China's trade policies in the 1500's reflected...?
Economic superiority
Globalism
Economic interdependence
Isolation
6
What was one of Martin Luther's ideas?
Salvation comes by faith alone
Faith in God is not necessary
Men are more equal than women in God's eyes
Political power is beneficial for religion
7
According to Absolute Monarchs, who gave Absolute Monarchs their power?
Parliament
God
Direct Elections
Representative Elections
8
What is the "Great Bath"?
The name of one of Harappan's Gods
Earliest public water tank
The area where everyone showered
A nickname for the Indus river
9
Who were the Godfathers of the Renaissance?
The Medici
The Fiducci
The Cosas
The Gonzagas
10
When the Pope refused to grant him a divorce, Henry VIII
Took Anne Boleyn his mistress instead
Passed the Act of Supremacy to override the Pope's decision
Ends up married to Catherine forever
Plotted to kill the Pope
11
Which two rivers surround the fertile crescent?
Euphrates and Nile
No rivers surround the fertile crescent
Nile and Tigris
Tigris and Euphrates
12
The protestant Reformation can best be defined as a -
Period of time wherby priests held the ultimate religious power
Push to spread Christianity into Ireland and Scotland
Religious reform movement that led to finding other types of Christianity
Religious revolution to create one and only one form of Christianity
13
Who conquered ancient Greece?
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Alexander the Great
General Washington
14
The capital of the Byzantine Empire was:
Constantinople
Russia
Moscow
Rome
15
What document helped initiate the Protestant Reformation?
Protestant Freedom and the State
95 Theses
The Protestant Rules of God
The Lutheran Rules
16
What were the laws of ancient Rome?
Code of Hammurabi
Justinian Code
Twelve Tables
Caesar's Code
17
What is the most famous example of Byzantine architecture in Constantinople?
the Hagia Sofia
the Tiber Mosque
the Glass Cathedral
the Sacramental Shrine
18
Who were the first Europeans in North America?
The Dutch
The Vandals
The Vikings
The English
19
What happened during the Pax Mongolica?
Movable type, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass were invented
The irrigation systems in the Tigris and Euphrates valley were rebuilt
A cure for the bubonic plague was developed in China
Ideas and inventions spread with trade between Europe and Asia
20
During the Renaissance, what was the role of
patrons
?
They were artists and made art without the help of Leonardo.
They were unsupportive of the secular movement.
They gave money in support of the arts and its artists.
They were supportive of the banking system in Milan.
21
What was the Columbian Exchange?
An agreement between Columbia and Africa to exchange spices for slaves
A widespread exchange of exotic goods from the New World to the Old World
A financial crisis in Latin America that began in Colombia
A military coup attempting to dethrone the Columbian prince
22
Raiders from the north during the middle ages were the _______________ ?
Mongols
Huns
Magyars
Vikings
23
What was the writing system of the Ancient Egyptians called?
Klingon
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Aramaic
24
This ancient writing system developed in Mesopotamia.
Hieroglyphics
Cunieform
Papyrus
Latin
25
The
Renaissance
is a rebirth of
Greek and Roman ideas/art
Medieval Art
Italian and German ideas/art
French and Italian ideas/art
26
What best explains the demise of the Aztecs?
The Spanish Moors conquered them
A plague caused famine and drought
Hernan Cortes took Montezuma II hostage and attacked the city
The Inca conquered the land and persecuted the Aztecs
27
Why did European life expectancy slowly increase?
Less diseases spread throughout the region
The rise of medical technology
Nutritious crops became part of the European cuisine
An increase in the number of doctors
28
During the First Punic Wars, Carthage fights Rome for control over trade. In the end, who wins?
They both surrender
Rome wins and gains Sicily
There was never a clear winner
Carthage wins and takes over Rome
29
Which is NOT a Mesoamerican civilization?
Olmecs
Aztecs
Maya
Oldmex
30
What event signalled the beginning of the middle ages?
The fall of the Ottoman Empire
The end of the Dark Ages
The birth of the vikings
The fall of the Roman Empire
31
The city of Mecca is known for being the --
birthplace of Muhammad
development of women's rights
advancement of international trade
home of the Muslim wars
32
The Japan's warrior class were known as -
Daimyo
Knights
Samurai
Shogun
33
The leader of Ancient Egypt was known as the ______________ ?
King
Emperor
Priest
Pharaoh
34
What was Justinian's Code?
Body of civil laws and reference guide
A list of all the Gods Justinian worshipped
Educational rules meant for children
A dress code for all men and women in politics.
35
What did the civil service exams of the Han dynasty dictate?
A literary test would be required to participate in political life
Every man should serve in the Chinese military
Officials should win positions based on merit rather than family
Women could participate in public life.
36
The Spanish system whereby Native Americans became enslaved laborers was the...?
Spanish never enslaved the Native Americans
Ecomienda System
Inquisitionist System
Sistema de Labor
37
Which of the following is NOT one of Emperor Charlemagne's accomplishment?
Expanded the Frankish empire
Provided women with increased rights
Encouraged learning
Spread Christianity
38
Which of the following was one of the first works of political philosophy during the Renaissance?
Eramus Liberalism and Religion
Machiavelli's The Prince
Angomorro's Democracy and Freedom
Dante's The State of Man
39
The Renaissance focused on secularism as a new concept. What does this term mean?
An emphasis on democracy over autocracy
The focus on worldly themes instead of religious
Loyalty to the state rather than the individual family
The state of running a tax-free civilization
40
Which was a major city in the Indus River valley region?
Harappa
Rome
Mecca
Mesopotamia
41
Main river of Ancient Egypt:
The Euphrates
The Tigris
The Nile
The Indus
42
Why was the Roman Senate upset about Caesar's position as dictator?
They thought he had too much power
They wanted to elect a woman instead
They were convinced he was working with the enemy
They thought he treated them unfairly
43
John Calvin preached the concept of "predestination" which means that--
Humans have no control over their daily lives
God has planned out a person's life
Fate does not exist; human action rules all
Every day should be planned out ahead of time
44
Under the Qin dynasty, all critics of the regime were...
Ignored and disregarded as citizens
Employed in the Forbidden City
Jailed, killed, or sent to work on the Great Wall
Tolerated and allowed to think freely
45
The image above depicts which famous painting?
The Pieta
Transfiguration
The Last Supper
The Wedding at Cana
46
Large stadium in ancient Rome where athletic events took place.
Vatican City
the Forum
Catacombs
Colosseum
47
What caused the destruction of over 90% of the Native American population?
Lack of medical knowledge
Genocide
A Spanish massacre
Disease
48
The rebirth of art and learning after the Middle Ages was the _______ ?
Counter Reformation
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Reformation
49
What was the purpose of the Crusades
Create an expanded Christian empire
Take back holy land from Muslim control
Start a new religion
Build on the Muslim empire
50
One main reason for European exploration was to --
discover new animals
conquer Africa
discover new spices
Spread Christianity
51
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
The Mandate of Heaven led to long periods of war among families.
The ruler received a direct mandate from heaven that he should resign.
It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrown of a declining dynasty.
Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers.
52
Working together, the Greeks sank one third of the Persian fleet at this battle.
Thermopylae
Issus
Salamis
Marathon
53
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek
Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artist
It led to the development of public libraries
54
Tenochtitlan was the major city of the -
Inca
Navajos
Mayans
Aztecs
55
In ancient Mesopotamian architecture, a monumental platform for a temple:
cella
ziggurat
register
pyramid
56
What is the economic theory whereby countries gain power by building up their wealth?
Socialism
Communism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
57
Rest stops along the Silk Road like those pictured above were known as -
Caravanserai
Refueling Center
Maktaba
Jiayou Zhan
