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