World History 1st Semester Review

An important effect of the Columbian Exchange was:

Johannes Gutenberg was responsible for which invention?

How did the printing press impact the Reformation?

What did the Catholic Church sell to raise money for Vatican construction?

The first Christian emperor of Rome was:

Which was NOT a factor leading to the fall of the Roman Empire?

What was unusual about how free women were treated in ancient Sparta?

Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

The primary characteristic of a republic is the presence of a government:

The oldest monotheistic religion is:

"...it is better to be feared than loved." is a quote from which Renaissance philosopher?

Who sponsored exploration along the West African coast and founded a school for navigation?

What is the defining characteristic of a dynasty?

What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contacts to the West African kingdoms?

Which event contributed most to the beginning of the Italian Renaissance?

This illustration is an example of:

Paper money, gunpowder, fireworks, and the compass are all inventions of which civilization?

How did Ottoman capture of Constantinople in 1453 encourage exploration?

Geometry, embalming, papyrus sheets, and the sundial were all inventions of which civilization?

Which of the following did NOT contribute to Mongol military superiority?

Which of the following is NOT an Islamic achievement affecting Western Europe?

Which Greek city-state focused mainly on military training and excellence?

What was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?

The philosophers of ancient Greece were important because they:

The concept of democracy and representative government was introduced by :

Which geographic factor contributed most to the rich soil of Mesopotamia?

What was an effect of the Crusades on Western Europe?

What was NOT a motivation behind European exploration of distant lands?

John Calvin's idea that some are already chosen to go to heaven is the doctrine of:

Which of these promoted contact between the Greeks and ancient river valley civilizations?

The following diagram illustrates the political/social characteristics of which system?

The concept of "lex talionis" is sometimes summarized as:

What was a direct effect of Tang/Song Dynasty technological innovation on another society?

Which classical culture represented a blend of Egyptian, Persian, and Greek influences?

Which explorer was responsible for conquering the Aztecs?

The Protestant Reformation caused which of the following in Europe?

How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?

Which is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art and architecture?

Who is the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

Which of the following is a characteristic of early river valley civilizations?

Power passed on from a father to his son is what type of government?

Who created the Church of England in order to get an annulment from his wife?

The man who united all the Mongol tribes into a single confederation in 1206 was:

How did Arab merchants spread Islam to Europe, Asia, and Africa?

What is the oldest written law code?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Neolithic Revolution?

The Protestant doctrine of "Sola Fide" says that salvation is achieved through:

Which of the following was a unifying factor in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

Which style of architecture is shown in the picture?

A society governed by religious leaders is called: