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Midterm 2016 Study Guide
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1
What was Marco Polo's impact on the history of the Mongol Empire?
He understood the inner- workings of the Mongol Empire
All of the above
He wrote about the Mongols
He developed a close relationship with Kublai Khan
2
The Code of Hammurabi was a major historical achievement for which of the following reasons?
It ended slavery
Men and women were treated equally
it ended capital punishment
It was the first official law code
3
How did Shi Huang Di restore order in China?
Crushed political opposition
All of the Above
Destroyed powerful warlords
Built the Great Wall of China
4
What was the key feature of early civilization?
social equality
Cities
large stone structures
steel making
5
What is significant about Chandra Gupta grandson Asoka?
Promoted Buddhism
Promoted Hinduism
Promoted Islam
Promoted Christianity
6
Which of the following belief systems originated during the Zhou Dynasty to become Chinese
Hinduism
Zoroastianism
Confucianism
Christianity
7
Who is considered the father of modern Europe
Julius Caesar
Justinian
Henry the 8th
Charlemagne
8
What role did patrons play in the Renaissance?
They financed the government
They financed libraries
They financed churches
They financed art
9
What are the lasting impact of the Renaissance and Reformation on society
Art, Vernacular, Culture
Banking and finance
New Technologies
All of the Above
10
The Mongols had access to the Silk Road Trade routes. Why?
Because of its location on the Mediterranean
Because of its location in Asia
Because of its location in Europe
Because of its location in Africa
11
Most people did not own land in the fuedal society, explain the role of the serf
Serfs protected the land
Serf means "land"
Serfs worked the land in exchange for shelter, food and etc.
Serfs owned land
12
Jesus is the son of God. What religion has been described?
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
13
During the Byzantine Empire, the East and Western churches split. This is known as...
Paganism
The great schism
The Last Supper
Iconoclasm
14
What caused Martin Luther to write the 95 thesis statements?
The church was arranging marriages
The church was selling indulgences
The Church had too heavy taxes
The church was excommunicating people
15
HOw did the fall of Rome impact Europe?
Disruption of trade
Decline in education
All of the above
Downfall of Cities
16
What is a Renaissance man?
Someone interested in many things
Someone interested in Architecture
Someone interested in literature
Someone interested in art
17
During the crusades, what land was European Christians trying to recapture from the Muslims?
The Holy Mecca
Jerusalem
Damascus
Israel
18
What change occurred in Russia under Olga and Vladamir?
Christianity spread
The Vikings took over
trade declined
The Mongols took over
19
What social reforms were people demanding during the Reformation
Stop selling of indulgences
All of the above
Annulments and Divorces
A different religion ( not Catholic)
20
What similarities are there between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
They recognize the same holidays
They are monotheistic
They have the same rituals
They use the same books
21
How did the Abbadi Caliphate become powerful?
They murdered the Umayyad family
All of the above
Controlled key lands
Controlled trade between Europe and China
22
Who was the most successful emperor of Byzantine that ruled for 40 years?
Julisus Caesar
Theodora
Justin 1
Justinian
23
In order to be a practicing Muslim; what must be adhered to?
Pilgrimage to Mecca every year
Must practice the 5 pillars
Men must grow a long beard
Speak Arabic
24
How did Muslims impact East Africa?
Many E. Africans adopted Islam
Arabic mixed with Bantu to create Swahili
All of the above
Islamic Leaders took political positions
25
People stopped focusing solely on the church and more on mankind. What ideal developed?
Patriotism
Humanism
The enlightenment
Islam
26
Explain the difference of Athenian culture and Spartan Culture
Democracy vs. Dictatorship
Women's rights vs NO women's rights
Religious vs. Non Religious
Philosophy, Art and Education vs. Military
27
What location is considered the birth place of the Renaissance?
Arabia
Italy
France
Northern Africa
28
Which of the following is a push factor which drove the Bantu people to migrate across Africa?
increased resources
Better land
less complex cities
Natural disasters
29
Why did different languages develop in Europe after the downfall of Rome?
Spanish mixed with Latin
French mixed with Latin
English mixed with Latin
German mixed with Latin
30
What event mark the end of the Roman Republic?
Marc Anthony's affair with Cleopatra
The writing of the 12 tables
The assassination of Julius Caesar
The death of Augustus Caesar
31
What impact did writing in vernacular have on the spreading of Renaissance ideas?
People could read in their own language
People were forced to learn Latin again
Vernacular writing did little to spread ideas
Vernacular became one universal language
32
What new invention helped spread literature during the Renaissance
Paper
The wheel and axle
The Printing Press
Ink
33
Why were the Mongols so successful?
Trade thrived
Well organized soldiers
All of the above
skilled in conquering their enemies
34
Why did King Henry V111 establish the Church of England
He wanted a divorce
Parliament passed the act of supremacy
All of the above
He wanted a son
35
Besides Europe where else did Feudalism exist?
Russia
Sweden
The Americas
Japan
36
Name an example of a Tyrant?
Oligarchy
Senators
Julius Caesar
Patricans
37
Which of the following is the job of a historian?
Analyze rocks
study geology
Study written evidence of the past
Track down criminals
38
What ideas contributed to the period known as the Renaissance?
Catholic dogma
Selling indulgences to go to heaven
finger painting
Humanism
39
Explain the role of the knight
To protect their lord's land
All of the above
To perform in jousting matches
To collect taxes
40
How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?
as father figures
as aliens
As average men
as Gods
41
What was the importance of Constantinople's location?
it was surrounded by water
Great trading location
All of the above
It is halfway between East and West
42
During Feudal times, often, people could not read. What from of entertainment was enjoyed?
Beer drinking contest
Troubadours speaking poetry
Boxing
Arm wrestling matches
