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Final Exam Review - January 2018
Final Exam Review - January 2018
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World History - ancient civilizations through the age of exploration
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Why was Baghdad such an important city for the Arab Empire?
The only city where Islam was practiced by the people
It was surrounded by mountains making it difficult to get to
It had strategic military position in the empire
A major city on the trade route between Europe and Asia
2
Which of the following did not contribute to the decline and fall of Rome?
The emperor allied with China, bankrupting Rome
Invasion of Germanic tribes
Plague that killed a large percentage of the population
The empire grew too large to maintain control
3
Which type of colonial rule where foreign governments choose a local leader to put in charge?
Economic
Indirect
Settler
Direct
4
Prior to Europeans colonizing Africa, which empire had the most influence in North Africa?
The Chinese Empire
The Arab Empire
The British Empire
The Spanish Empire
5
Why did the architectural decor from the Arab Empire include mosaics and aspects of nature?
Islamic faith discourages using physical representations
Represented connection with nature rather than a single God
Artists in the Arab Empire invented geometric shapes
Artists lacked the skills to create life-like depictions
6
Which country dominated colonization in North and South America?
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Germany
7
How did the printing press lead to more common people to have books?
Nobles realized that books should be accessible to everyone
Public schools were established, providing books to everyone
Books were cheaper
Books didn’t exist before the printing press
8
How did the Catholic Church maintain support of the common people across Europe?
Supported religious movements and freedom
Creating programs to help the poor and ill
Providing military and political systems to create stability
Fear tactics; the Church could only offer salvation
9
Why were the Vikings significant to European history?
Left Europe alone and only sailed across the Atlantic
They established the papacy in Rome and founded the Vatican
Prevented the spread of Christianity to the east
Established cities; become some of the first European kings
10
What religion believes in one God and is guided by the Torah?
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
11
Which type of colonial rule involved communities setting up permanently for immigrants to live?
Economic
Direct
Indirect
Settler
12
Renaissance means “rebirth,” what was reborn during this era earning this name?
Trading relations with the east were restored
Greek and Roman politics and art
Medieval law
Exploration of the world by sea
13
Which type of colonial rule focused on trade and obtaining natural resources?
Direct
Settler
Economic
Indirect
14
Which religion has a belief in one God, guided by the Bible, and believes the Messiah has come?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
15
Which countries dominated colonization in Africa?
Italy and Germany
Spain and Portugal
Netherlands and Greece
France and Great Britain (England)
16
Which of the following was
not
an effect of the Crusades?
Jerusalem was destroyed and was not rebuilt for centuries
Mistrust grew between Christians and Muslims
Coastal cities in Italy gained wealth from trade with east
Led to the end of the Byzantine Empire
17
Which statement describes the Golden Age of the Arab Empire?
The period after the Arab Empire defeated the Eastern Roman
The period of growth and prosperity
The period of decline and domination by Europeans
The period when gold was discovered in the Middle East
18
Which is not a characteristic of the Renaissance?
Idealism
Secularism
Humanism
Individualism
19
What religion believes in seeking personal truth and wisdom, not believing in a god?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
20
What was significant about the City of Rome's geography?
It was a coastal city for easy access to ports
Its location in the mountains allowed easy access to Europe
Its location inland and down river offered protection
Its island location offered both trade access and protection
21
What technological advancement allowed for the development of the world’s first civilizations?
Religion
Farming
Shipbuilding
Paper
22
Which of the following was not an impact of the Black Death (plague)?
Art focused on death as a subject
New medical technology was developed to cure the disease
Entire villages died
Trade declined
23
Which is not a teaching of the Quran?
Violence is permitted to spread teachings
Honesty and forgiveness
Love and compassion for others
All followers are equal and should support each other
24
What weakness led to the fall of city-states such as Athens and Sparta?
Both wanted to trade with foreign lands
Neither liked or trusted the other, dividing Greece
Neither had a system of government
Neither had a strong military
25
True or False? Half of the Roman Empire remained after Rome was invaded and fell.
True
False
26
The first civilizations had which of the following geographical feature nearby?
Island
Walls
Forest
River
27
Which religion has a belief in one God and follows the teaching of Muhammad and the Quran?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
28
Who was Martin Luther?
A European monarch
An explorer who discovered South America
A monk who changed Christianity
A knight during the Crusades
29
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
Geography
Achievements
War
Social Structure
30
Which of the following was not a location for the first civilizations?
Middle East
India
Modern-day Great Britain
Egypt
31
True or False? Before the Atlantic Slave Trade, Africa didn't interact with the world.
True
False
32
What religion believes in reincarnation and one supreme being represented by many gods?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
33
Why was Italy the center of Renaissance in Europe?
It was unstable; the past was used as inspiration
It was rich due to trade with the east and local industry
Italy had conquered the rest of Europe
It was conquered by the Arab Empire who restored classics
34
What helped prevent disease in Rome?
Underground sewage system
Stone or brick roads
Large markets for people to buy food and supplies
Multistory apartment complexes
35
What is one reason conditions in Europe caused the Protestant Reformation?
War between the Papal States and other countries in Europe
Corruption in the Catholic Church
There was chaos in Europe, with no central religion
People questioned that there was even a God
36
Which of the following was not a contribution by the Chinese?
Concrete
Moveable type
Gunpowder
Steel
37
Why did the Europeans want to expand?
All of the above
To spread the Catholic Church’s teachings
Monarchs wanted to expand borders
Land routes to Asia were becoming more dangerous
38
What form of government were the Athenians known for?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
39
Which religion spread through the Roman Empire and remained in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
40
How did architecture during the High Middle Ages differ from the Renaissance?
Classical columns
Rounded archways
Flying buttresses and pointed arches
Domes
41
What made the Catholic Church so effective and powerful during the Middle Ages?
They were immune from plaque and invasion
They could grant full forgiveness for a person’s sins
They had a very organized system of people
They effectively killed any non-believers
42
Which type of colonial rule involved government establishing and run by foreign officials?
Direct
Indirect
Settler
Economic
43
What were the Spartans known for?
Exploration
The arts
Academic works
Military
44
What was Johannes Gutenberg known for?
Shipbuilding
The printing press
Scholarly writing
Military achievements
45
How did the Greeks hold off the Persian invasion?
The city-states united; together they defeated the Persians
They divided; each city-state used their own methods to win
They used diplomat intervention and the Persians left
They allied with the Roman Empire’s military
46
Why was the silk road significant?
Created an international trading network
It led to economic downturn for many of the world’s empires
Silk had never been used and the road provided a use for it
Disease spread along the road, killing many people
47
What was the Byzantine Empire?
A civilization in southeast Africa
The empire that developed in China after the Mongols
A civilization in South America conquered by Europeans
Former eastern Roman Empire
48
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
Treaty to end the Crusades
A declaration of individual rights and liberties
A religious document describing the duties of the Pope
An agreement to protect travelers along the Silk Road
49
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of a Renaissance Man?
Athletic
Artistic
Of noble or royal birth
Well-rounded education
50
Which of the following was
not
one of Alexander the Great's contributions?
Conquered the Persian Empire
Spread Greek influence to the East
Expanded his empire west into modern-day Europe
Established cities to be centers of culture and academia
