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World History Final Exam Review Pt. 1
World History Final Exam Review Pt. 1
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private property should not exist the factors of production should be placed in the control of the public
The Wealth of Nations.
The Index of Forbidden Books.
Two Treatises of Government.
The Communist Manifesto.
2
n the Islamic religion a disagreement about Muhammad's successor led to what?
the Sunni and Shi'a split
the end of the Islamic religion
the Crusades
the beginnings of Christianity
3
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
the Lusitania.
the Queen Mary.
the Maine.
the Titanic.
4
Shia Muslims believe that Muhammad divinely ordained his successor to be his cousin and son-in-law
Abdul Mecid.
Ahmed.
Ali.
Abu Bakr.
5
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
6
Which of these happened FIRST, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914?
Russia mobilized its forces for a possible war
France invaded Belgium.
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
Germany declared war on Russia.
7
Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
reincarnation
belief in the New Testament
belief in Jesus as the Son of God
monotheism
8
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
The Sunni fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him.
The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day.
The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.
9
What is the dominant religion of India?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
10
· Maximillien Robespierre · Reign of Terror · The Directory. These are a part of...
the end of the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte.
the transition in the nature of the French Revolution.
the Thermidorian Reaction during the French Revolution.
the establishment of the French Revolution.
11
Which of these branches of Islam has always had the majority of followers since the Sunni–Shia split?
Sufi
Sunni
Wahhabi
Shia
12
Absolutist monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?
to prove their greatness by emancipating slaves
increase political rights for commoners
centralize political power within their countries
encourage the rebellion of peasants and serfs
13
Who is considered to be the "Father of the Hebrews"?
Abraham
Moses
Mohammad
Jesus
14
What did Johann Gutenberg invent in the 15th century that led to the spread of ideas including the Reformation?
Printing press
Paper
Astrolab
Steam engine
15
In which of these areas would you be MOST likely to find the HIGHEST concentration of people who follow Hinduism?
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5
4
6
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Some of the world's best known masterpieces, such as those created by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, were produced
Reformation.
Enlightenment.
Scientific Revolution.
Renaissance.
17
Unlike the other groups of people in their region during the Ancient Middle East, the Hebrews were
monotheistic
, meaning
followed the teachings of the Torah.
believed in only one god.
believed spirits lived in all things.
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book.
18
The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
19
Which war produced this image and was known for the use of defensive fortifications such as these?
World War II
Vietnam
World War I
Korea
20
The blue line on this map represents what major river?
Amazon
Euphrates
Tigris
Nile
21
Who is credited as being the author of the Greek epic poems
The Iliad
and
The Odyssey
?
Thucydides
Homer
Herodotus
Socrates
22
The French Revolution (1789) began as a reaction to
unequal taxation.
a desire for democracy.
religious persecution.
invasion by the Moors.
23
The caste system in India was used for what purpose?
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
to provide social control and conformity according to one’s birth
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongol invasion
24
This painting is a representation of
the hacienda system.
the slave system.
the manorial system.
the encomienda system.
25
The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to
a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
26
Which of these is considered to be the "spark" which ignited World War I?
the sinking of a British passenger ship
the invasion of Belgium
the assassination of Franz-Ferdinand
the invasion of Poland
27
What caused some soldiers on the front lines to experience shell shock in World War I?
the stress of war
repeated injuries
Agent Orange
shrapnel injuries
28
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
29
This Byzantine empress, was known for her powerful influence at enacted which elevated the status of women. Who was she?
Helena
Theodora
Cassandra
Eloise
30
In Ancient Egypt, the ___ was both the head of governmental and religious life.
King
Pope
General
Pharaoh
31
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by
Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Martin Luther.
John Calvin.
Leonardo da Vinci.
32
This Frankish leader reestablished the ancient culture of the Mediterranean world in Western Europe and was known as
Charles Martel.
Charlemagne.
Alfred the Great.
William the Conqueror.
33
The western front in World War I was an example of a "war of attrition." This means that
both sides dug in and tried to wear each other down.
the front tended to move frequently.
most of the targets were civilian ones.
the Central Powers quickly overran the Allies.
34
With regards to ancient history, the areas on this map marked with an "X" all have what in common?
All were protected from invasion by geographic features.
All had civilizations that were centered along major rivers.
None lasted out of the ancient era of history.
None were able to trade over great distances.
35
I am going to get an A on my Final!
False
True
36
Black Death in Europe in the mid-1300s is a good example of how _ can have devastating effects on a civilization
disease
environmental change
unreliable food sources
warfare
37
The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers
Nile and Congo.
Tigris and Euphrates.
Yellow and Yangtze.
Danube and Rhine.
38
Monotheism is the religious belief in
peace.
tolerance.
one culture.
one God.
39
According to the Treaty of Versailles, what country was expected to pay for the damages in World War I?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Russia
40
Which European nations had the greatest influence in Africa in the early 1900s?
Great Britain and France
Belgium and Italy
Great Britain and Spain
Spain and Portugal
41
The concept of karma is best described as
the continuous pattern of life and death.
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
being reborn into another life.
the sum effect of one's actions during life.
42
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin in the late-1700s?
Italy
Britain
Spain
Europe
43
Which of these changes during the Industrial Revolution led to greater efficiency?
Animal & human power were generally replaced with steam power.
Major labor unions were formed.
Workers received labor rights.
Slavery and other forms of forced labor were eliminated.
44
Justinian I was the powerful emperor of the Byzantine Empire. How did his wife affect the Byzantine Empire?
She worked to enact laws improving the status of women.
She ensured that women could take part in Christianity.
Her high-born status legitimized Justinian's rule
Her efforts brought Rome and Constantinople closer together.
45
Which movement inspired the French Revolution?
The Enlightenment
Napoleonic Conquests
The Russian Revolution
The Renaissance
46
French king called the Sun King bc he believed his country should revolve around him like planets revolve around the sun
Charles V
Edward VI
Philip V
Louis XIV
47
The "colossal heads" found in Central America are associated with the Olmecs. At what location would you have found them
Machu Picchu
Cusco
La Venta
Tenochtitlan
48
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this sculpture?
da Vinci
Raphael
Botticelli
Michelangelo
49
These are four of the most important requirements of what religion?
Shinto
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
50
Which society is MOST closely associated with feudalism, which was a political system based on lords, vassals, and fiefs
Southeast Asian
Native American
Indian
European
51
Why have most Egyptians lived along the Nile River and Nile Delta?
It is home to many important religious sites.
It is close to land that can grow crops.
Land is cheap there.
The pyramids are located there.
52
Which invention resulted in an increase in the demand for coal?
cotton gin
internal combustion engine
steam engine
iron plow
53
The majority of Egyptians live along the Nile River and Nile Delta because
the pyramids are located there.
land is inexpensive there.
arable land is located there.
important archaeological sites are there.
54
The MAIN reason for the construction of the pyramids seen here was to
serve as burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs.
intimidate potential invaders of the Egyptian kingdom.
serve as burial tombs for important people.
convince peasants of the greatness of the pharaoh
