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World History Midterm Review
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1
What element of Greek architecture is being emulated in the U.S. monument below?
Columns
Domes
Flying Buttresses
Terraces
2
Of the major world religions, which one does not have 1 specific known founder?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
3
Which figure is known for circumnavigating the globe?
Hernan Cortez
Henry the Navigator
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
4
Which of the following was the ruler from Macedon who built a vast empire and spread hellenism?
Julius Caesar
Hammurabi
Alexander the Great
Ghengis Khan
5
What is the name of the global trade network during the 16th-18th centuries pictured here?
Indian Ocean Trade Network
Triangular Trade Network
Silk Road
Pacific Passage Trade Network
6
Which of the following explains how the Black Plague reached Europe?
The answer is unknown
Trade along the Silk Road transferred the illness
Merchant ships from Asia carrying infected rats
Birds flew west during Spring 1345, bringing the plague
7
This is the transition when people stopped being hunter/gatherers and started to farm.
Feudalism
Paleolithic Revolution
Colombian Exchange
Neolithic Revolution
8
Mansa Musa's hajj to mecca is proof that...
Trade was a key motivation for Musa's journey
Musa was only concerned with enriching himself with gold
Musa had a great relationship with the rulers of Arabia
Islam had deeply impacted kingdoms in Africa
9
Where did the majority of slaves go on the Middle Passage?
Africa
North America
Europe
Caribbean
10
Which of the following would apply to the warriors of Japan?
The follow the code of bushido
They follow a code of chivalry
They have to harvest crops to provide for Diamyo
Report directly to the Shoguns
11
Where did the Renaissance begin?
France
Spain
Italy
Germany
12
What were the primary exports shipped from the Americas to Europe starting in the 1500/1600s?
Sugar and tobacco
Potatoes and corn
Cotton and whiskey
Silver and furs
13
The significance of Hammurabi's Code is that:
It gave slaves certain rights and protections
It was the first set of codified written laws
It gave women equal power to men
It was written in the vernacular
14
Which best describes ancient Sparta?
Valued education
Militaristic
Rich culture & trade
Advanced government
15
Which of the following best describes the Umayyad dynasty?
The first Muslim Caliphate to rule the Arab world
Part of Muslim empire that existed in Central Africa
The son of Muhammad's kingdom
Ruled in the 13th century after the Crusades
16
Which figure was known for his conquest of the Aztec empire?
Vasco de Gama
Hernan Cortez
Francisco de Pizzaro
Amerigo Vespucci
17
Which of the following was the world's first form of written language?
Quipa
Glyphs
Hieroglyphics
Cunieform
18
Which of the following had the biggest impact on the native populations of the Americas?
The diseases brought over by the Europeans
The internal wars amongst competing tribes
The massive earthquake of 1504
Advanced weapons used by Europeans
19
What things were introduced to the Americas in the Colombian Exchange?
Diseases like smallpox & influenza
All of these
Animals such as pigs, horses, and cattle
Food products like wheat and oats
20
Which of the following best describes Mansa Musa?
Arabian prince who ruled the Safavid Empire
King from Mali who was wealthy but generous
An Egyptian ruler who enslaved neighboring peoples in Nubia
The first person to travel the Silk Road
21
In the feudal system in Europe, who would pledge loyalty in exchange for land?
A Pope
A Serf
A Lord
A Knight
22
Which of these was the famed church built in 360 in the Byzantine Empire?
Parthenon
Notre Dame
St. Peter's Basilica
Hagia Sophia
23
Which of the following did the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec people share in common?
All of these
All were polytheistic
All existed in the Americas
All practiced human/animal sacrifice
24
What was the name of the territory the French controlled in North America?
Northwest Territory
The Ohio River Valley
The Dutch East India Co.
The Louisiana Territory
25
What was the name of the Mongol-created dynasty in northern India?
Umayyad
Safavif
Ottoman
Mughal
26
Which of the following is true about Ancient Rome?
Rulers embraced christianity enthusiastically
It relied on slave labor in conquered lands
The fall of Rome was largely due to drought and famine
It reached the height of its' empire before Greece
27
What clear evidence exists in Spain that shows it was once inhabited by Muslims?
The Spanish Inquisition, headed by Muslim forces
Influx of Muslim produced foods and plants in Spanish land
Architectural influences like the Great Mosque of Cordoba
The official language of Spain is Arabic.
28
Which of the following is true about the difference between feudal Japan and feudal Europe?
In Europe, there was no warrior class
Europe had a Pope, Japan didn't
Japan had a Pope, Europe didn't
In Japan, peasants weren't made to work the land
29
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
It was the document that created the English monarchy
It was the first time taxes were created in England
It was the first set of laws in England
It was a document that limited the king's power
30
What was Luther's biggest issue with the Catholic Church?
The sale of indulgences
Catholics were persecuting Muslims
Most priests and clergy were actually very sinful
The church service was said in Latin
31
Which of the following describes the type of government used in Athens?
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Dual Monarchy
32
What was the incentive (reward) for Christians to join the Crusades?
A handsome monetary reward
Family will be cared for by government
A place in heaven is promised
Increase in military rank
33
Roughly how much of the European population was wiped out by the Black Plague?
15%
75%
60%
30%
34
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art?
Anatomically Correct Depictions
Use of light and shadow
Perspective showing depth
All of these are Renaissance art characteristics
35
Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?
Used to explain the cycle of dynasties in China.
Catholic belief that God's word is the 1 true authority.
Buddhist teaching, requires followers to follow 'the way'.
Explains rigid social classes known as the caste system.
36
Which group conquered Constantinople in 1453 and converted the Hagia Sophia into a mosque?
Safavids
Ottoman Turks
Mongols
Alexander the Great
37
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the 8 features of civilization?
Transportation
Arts & Architecture
Job Specialization
Public Works
38
Of the major world religions, which one has to follow the five pillars?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
39
What was Martin Luther's opinion of the pope?
The pope was not concerned with the welfare of the church
The pope was an imposter
The pope was not an effective leader
That the pope is overly interested in money and materialism
40
Of the major world religions, which one follows the dharma?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
41
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu which is nestled in the Andes Mountains?
Portuguese
Aztec
Inca
Maya
42
Which modern day law is similar to the punishments found in Hammurabi's Code?
Stabbing out the eyes of a thief
Cutting off hand of kidnappers
Death penalty for murders
Prison time for assualt
43
What common characteristic did all four ancient civilizations have in common?
Each civilization had a king and queen
They all were polytheistic
They all relied on trade with outsiders to flourish
They each developed in river valleys
44
A similarity between Athenian government and that of the United States is that they are both:
Democracy
Monopoly
Theocracy
Monarchy
45
What does it mean to
corroborate
sources?
When you cite sources as evidence for an argument
When you figure out who the author of a source is
When you make educated guesses about a source using context
To compare sources for similarities/differences
46
What key figure was in Japanese feudal society, but did not have a counterpart in Europe?
Lord/Noble
Samurai
Shogun
Serf
47
Which best describes the motivations for European exploration in the 15th century?
To spread christianity in the new world with missionaries
All of these explain motivations for 15th c exploration
To compete on the international stage politically
The desire to gain precious metals such as gold and silver
48
One result of Luther's reformation was the...
Luther was excommunicated
All of these
Mass printing of new religious literature
peasant uprisings across Europe
49
Which innovative military advantage did the Mongols utilize in battle?
Horses and bow/arrow
Poison Gas
Samurai swords
Spears and shields
50
Why is Jerusalem an important city?
Because many religions believe it to have holy significance
Because it was wealthy and had advanced industries
Because it is centered on a major trade route
Because it was the cradle of civilization
