Which statement describes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and rulers?

They reinforced each other’s power.

Which question might a geologist best help an archaeologist answer?

What is the age of this stone axe?

With which statement would advocates of the scientific method agree?

Testing & retesting provides the best approach to solving

On which point did different Protestant sects during the Reformation agree?

They rejected the authority of the papacy.

Which statement describes how Tang and Song society reflected cultural influences?

Confucian values placed merchants in the lowest class.

How did the Qin dynasty best reflect Legalist principles of governance?

Military officials upheld the central rule of the emperor.

How did the Maya and the Aztec civilizations differ?

The Aztecs centralized gov., while the Maya had city-states.

Which statement best summarizes the democratic characteristics of the Roman republic?

Provided for limited civic representation and participation.

Which statement about the triangular trade is true?

It depended on merchants, colonists, and enslaved peoples.

Architecture such as this demonstrates which of the following?

the power of the medieval Church

Which statement best assesses Paul’s contributions to Christianity?

Travels and writings proved effective in spreading teachings

Which of the following best describes the reigns of both Clovis I and Charlemagne?

a relationship between European monarchs and popes

How did the Spartan government differ from the government in Athens?

It placed more emphasis on military discipline and training.

How did the feudal and manor systems promote a social hierarchy within medieval Europe?

by binding lower classes to specific tasks and roles

How did Muhammad spread Islam across the Arabian Peninsula?

by uniting communities behind one leader

With which statement about the Yuan dynasty would Marco Polo have agreed?

China had wealth, splendor, and organization

Why did both Minoans and Mycenaeans come to depend on trade?

Their location enabled contact with other peoples.

Which statement best explains why Zhou power over China declined after several centuries?

Under the Zhou, feudal lords commanded much local loyalty

Why did Spanish monarchs most likely support the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

They hoped to control a faster trade route with East Asia

How has climate affected the culture of the American Indians in the Southwest?

Little rainfall & wildlife led to a farming culture

Which of the following is NOT a way the Persian empire maintained rule over a vast area?

imposed Persian language and religion

Why did fifteenth and sixteenth century European monarchs compete to control trade routes?

to gain greater wealth and influence

Which news headline best assesses the impact of the Hundred Years’ War on medieval Europe?

New Weapons, Big Battles Render Knights Obsolete

What does the spread of Hinduism and Islam to Southeast Asia suggest about the region?

Merchants were able to overcome geographic obstacles

Which of the following beliefs do Hindus and Buddhists NOT share?

nirvana for all, regardless of status, enlightenment through meditation

How did the Crusades and the Reconquista contribute to political conditions in medieval Europe?

Encouraged people to unite behind stronger monarchs

How was the Incan emperor able to maintain rule over widespread lands?

The Inca built a vast network of roads.

What factor promoted the rise of powerful East African city-states?

location along important sea trade routes

Which of the following did the Umayyad and the Abbasid caliphates have in common?

They ruled according to Islamic law.

How did both the Ottomans and the Safavids come to rule such large empires?

They used gunpowder and other military advances.

Which would best support the argument that expansion fueled a commercial revolution?

Voyages spurred the growth of banks and lending institutions

What does the spread of Islam in Africa demonstrate?

the impact of Arab trade, conquest, and culture

Which statements DO NOT account for the success of Muslim invasions in Northern India?

Invaders found allies and help among groups of Muslim faith

What did the first civilizations in Asia and Africa have in common?

They had organized governments.

Which conditions enabled Caesar’s rise to power and the republic’s transition to an empire?

Ongoing conflict made his military skill appealing.

What signaled the rise of Church power in the late Middle Ages?

increasing persecution of heretics and non-Christians

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1
Which statement describes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and rulers?
They came into periodic conflict.
They continually competed for supremacy.
They functioned independently.
They reinforced each other’s power.
2
Which question might a geologist best help an archaeologist answer?
What is the age of this stone axe?
What route did Magellan take?
Who is the author of the Old Testament?
How did goods from China reach markets in Europe?
3
With which statement would advocates of the scientific method agree?
Testing & retesting provides the best approach to solving
Faith can be used to reconcile conflicts
New ideas must be supported by established theory
Truth about life is found in the teachings of the Church.
4
On which point did different Protestant sects during the Reformation agree?
They struggled for reforms nonviolently.
They refused to practice the Church sacraments.
They believed in the predestination of souls.
They rejected the authority of the papacy.
5
Which statement describes how Tang and Song society reflected cultural influences?
Government officials applied caste laws after visiting India
Confucian values placed merchants in the lowest class.
Buddhist principles eliminated hierarchies.
Contact with Japan led to the adoption of a feudal system.
6
How did the Qin dynasty best reflect Legalist principles of governance?
Military officials upheld the central rule of the emperor.
The emperor claimed the Mandate of Heaven
Officials introduced civil service exams
Feudal lords embraced nonviolence
7
How did the Maya and the Aztec civilizations differ?
The Aztecs lived in N. America and the Maya lived in S. Am.
The Aztecs centralized gov., while the Maya had city-states.
Aztecs believed in trade, Mayas stayed secluded
8
Which statement best summarizes the democratic characteristics of the Roman republic?
Codified laws to equalize rights of male and female citizens
Set a precedent for legislative elections and shared power.
Organized government authority w/o regard to economic class.
Provided for limited civic representation and participation.
9
Which statement about the triangular trade is true?
Encouraged the Church to adapt teachings to non-Europeans
Turned raw materials into cash crops
It depended on merchants, colonists, and enslaved peoples.
It gave missionaries power over European & colonial commerce
10
Architecture such as this demonstrates which of the following?
the power of the medieval Church
the prosperity of medieval monarchs
the wealth of medieval merchant guilds
the rise of medieval universities
11
Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Judaism?
taboo against taxation
emphasis on social justice
promise of a homeland
12
Which statement best assesses Paul’s contributions to Christianity?
Conversion to Christianity inspired other Roman leaders
Ideas on nonviolence led to ending religious persecution
Commercial undertakings carried beliefs to two continents
Travels and writings proved effective in spreading teachings
13
Sir Thomas More’s Utopia most threatened the ways of life of which group?
noble class
secular scholars
religious monastics
14
Which of the following best describes the reigns of both Clovis I and Charlemagne?
division of political regions into self-sufficient manors
welcomed acceptance of the Muslim presence in Spain
a relationship between European monarchs and popes
dependence on ancient Roman written law and civic culture
15
How did the Spartan government differ from the government in Athens?
It guaranteed more civil rights to male citizens.
It had a democratic form of government.
It did not have uniform laws and punishments.
It placed more emphasis on military discipline and training.
16
How did the feudal and manor systems promote a social hierarchy within medieval Europe?
by encouraging the rise of artisans and guilds
by binding lower classes to specific tasks and roles
by eliminating the need for trade and a merchant class
by tightening loyalties between vassals and lieges
17
How did Muhammad spread Islam across the Arabian Peninsula?
by uniting communities behind one leader
by rejecting the beliefs of Judaism and Christianity
by pitting warring tribes against one set of beliefs
by embracing traditional Arab practices and icons
18
With which statement about the Yuan dynasty would Marco Polo have agreed?
Overland trade routes to West Africa were too dangerous
Japan and Korea would benefit from tolerance and peace.
China had wealth, splendor, and organization
Persian culture produced many innovations but was savage.
19
Why did both Minoans and Mycenaeans come to depend on trade?
Job specialization required them to export goods.
Their location enabled contact with other peoples.
They lacked sufficient natural resources of their own.
The climate did not support agriculture.
20
Which of the following is NOT evidence of Chinese influence in Korea?
feudal society
woodblock printing
civil service
written language
21
Which statement best explains why Zhou power over China declined after several centuries?
Under the Zhou, feudal lords commanded much local loyalty
Rulers depended on the work of peasants to produce food
Merchants developed greater wealth by adopting a moneysystem
Technological innovation reducedthe need for trade
22
Why did Spanish monarchs most likely support the voyages of Christopher Columbus?
Believed that success would revive the glory of the Romans
Secure the Silk Road for trade
They hoped to control a faster trade route with East Asia
They wished to prevent the spread of Mongols to Europe.
23
How has climate affected the culture of the American Indians in the Southwest?
Fish and other resources meant a culture of sharing
Soil made of clay and dirt to build mounds for temples
Little rainfall & wildlife led to a farming culture
Harsh winters meant hunting wildlife in mountain forests
24
Which of the following is NOT a way the Persian empire maintained rule over a vast area?
instituted a mail system
set up a bureaucracy
respected customs of subject peoples
imposed Persian language and religion
25
Why did fifteenth and sixteenth century European monarchs compete to control trade routes?
to increase cultural diversity in their kingdoms
to slow urbanization at home
to stop the rise of the merchant class
to gain greater wealth and influence
26
Which news headline best assesses the impact of the Hundred Years’ War on medieval Europe?
Political, Military Conflict Undermine Expansionist Goals
Mass Destruction Depletes Workforce, Promotes Trade
Barbarian Invasions Threaten the Empire
New Weapons, Big Battles Render Knights Obsolete
27
What does the spread of Hinduism and Islam to Southeast Asia suggest about the region?
Monsoon seasons insulate the region from outside contact.
Ethnic groups had ancestor beliefs traditions and government
Merchants were able to overcome geographic obstacles
28
How have factors such as the Nile River and the Great Rift Valley affected people in Africa?
by supporting migration
by fostering nomadic herding
by hindering trade
by limiting agricultural development
29
Which of the following beliefs do Hindus and Buddhists NOT share?
nirvana for all, regardless of status
cycle of death and rebirth
emphasis on nonviolence
enlightenment through meditation
30
How did the Crusades and the Reconquista contribute to political conditions in medieval Europe?
Encouraged people to unite behind stronger monarchs
Promoted cultural exchanges that weakened Christianity
Merchants to challenged the authority of monarchs.
Created a power vacuum by decreasing the European population
31
How was the Incan emperor able to maintain rule over widespread lands?
The Inca built a vast network of roads.
The Incan emperor claimed ownership of all land.
The Incan emperor required all people to serve in the army.
The Inca developed a uniform system of writing.
32
What factor promoted the rise of powerful East African city-states?
location along important sea trade routes
geographic barriers to outside contact and invasion
fresh water and farm land to support large populations
control of interior peoples with access to resources
33
Which of the following did the Umayyad and the Abbasid caliphates have in common?
They permitted only Muslims to serve in government.
They expelled non-Muslim peoples.
They compelled subjects to adopt Islam.
They ruled according to Islamic law.
34
How did both the Ottomans and the Safavids come to rule such large empires?
They used gunpowder and other military advances.
They benefited from the impact of the Black Death in Europe.
They formed economic and political alliances with crusaders.
They reached a peace settlement with the Byzantines.
35
Which would best support the argument that expansion fueled a commercial revolution?
Prices surged as raw materials became more readily available
The lure of gold and silver encouraged migration
Slave labor depressed wages and opportunities for Europeans
Voyages spurred the growth of banks and lending institutions
36
What does the spread of Islam in Africa demonstrate?
the effective moral teachings of polytheism
the effect of interior migrations in Africa
the impact of Arab trade, conquest, and culture
the influence of medieval European kingdoms
37
Which statements DO NOT account for the success of Muslim invasions in Northern India?
Invaders found allies and help among groups of Muslim faith
Armies won because of superior fighting and internalconflict
The Hindu caste made people more open to the Muslim faith
38
What did the first civilizations in Asia and Africa have in common?
They had organized governments.
They both emerged along the coast.
They only believed in a single God.
There was no social hierarchy.
39
Natural feature that connected Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
the Red Sea
the Eastern Desert
the Nile River
the Western Desert
40
Which conditions enabled Caesar’s rise to power and the republic’s transition to an empire?
His low social status
Economic prosperity won him favor w/ merchants and artisans.
His religious intolerance appeased anti-monotheism
Ongoing conflict made his military skill appealing.
41
Which Roman feats of engineering most helped the empire expand?
aqueducts and canals
colosseums and temples
public baths and markets
bridges and roads
42
What evidence would archaeologists look for to identify a site as Paleolithic?
permanent settlements
development of writing
crafting of stone tools
rock art showing farming
43
What signaled the rise of Church power in the late Middle Ages?
increasing persecution of heretics and non-Christians
collapse of the feudal and manorial system
rise of monasteries as centers of learning
spread of the Gospel through Bibles printed in vernacular

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Honors World History A Final Exam Review

43 termsStudBud Administration486 plays

Honors World History A Final Exam Review

Flashcards43 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 43

Answers

1
Which statement describes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and rulers?
They came into periodic conflict.
They continually competed for supremacy.
They functioned independently.
They reinforced each other’s power.
2
Which question might a geologist best help an archaeologist answer?
What is the age of this stone axe?
What route did Magellan take?
Who is the author of the Old Testament?
How did goods from China reach markets in Europe?
3
With which statement would advocates of the scientific method agree?
Testing & retesting provides the best approach to solving
Faith can be used to reconcile conflicts
New ideas must be supported by established theory
Truth about life is found in the teachings of the Church.
4
On which point did different Protestant sects during the Reformation agree?
They struggled for reforms nonviolently.
They refused to practice the Church sacraments.
They believed in the predestination of souls.
They rejected the authority of the papacy.
5
Which statement describes how Tang and Song society reflected cultural influences?
Government officials applied caste laws after visiting India
Confucian values placed merchants in the lowest class.
Buddhist principles eliminated hierarchies.
Contact with Japan led to the adoption of a feudal system.
6
How did the Qin dynasty best reflect Legalist principles of governance?
Military officials upheld the central rule of the emperor.
The emperor claimed the Mandate of Heaven
Officials introduced civil service exams
Feudal lords embraced nonviolence
7
How did the Maya and the Aztec civilizations differ?
The Aztecs lived in N. America and the Maya lived in S. Am.
The Aztecs centralized gov., while the Maya had city-states.
Aztecs believed in trade, Mayas stayed secluded
8
Which statement best summarizes the democratic characteristics of the Roman republic?
Codified laws to equalize rights of male and female citizens
Set a precedent for legislative elections and shared power.
Organized government authority w/o regard to economic class.
Provided for limited civic representation and participation.
9
Which statement about the triangular trade is true?
Encouraged the Church to adapt teachings to non-Europeans
Turned raw materials into cash crops
It depended on merchants, colonists, and enslaved peoples.
It gave missionaries power over European & colonial commerce
10
Architecture such as this demonstrates which of the following?
the power of the medieval Church
the prosperity of medieval monarchs
the wealth of medieval merchant guilds
the rise of medieval universities
11
Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Judaism?
taboo against taxation
emphasis on social justice
promise of a homeland
12
Which statement best assesses Paul’s contributions to Christianity?
Conversion to Christianity inspired other Roman leaders
Ideas on nonviolence led to ending religious persecution
Commercial undertakings carried beliefs to two continents
Travels and writings proved effective in spreading teachings
13
Sir Thomas More’s Utopia most threatened the ways of life of which group?
noble class
secular scholars
religious monastics
14
Which of the following best describes the reigns of both Clovis I and Charlemagne?
division of political regions into self-sufficient manors
welcomed acceptance of the Muslim presence in Spain
a relationship between European monarchs and popes
dependence on ancient Roman written law and civic culture
15
How did the Spartan government differ from the government in Athens?
It guaranteed more civil rights to male citizens.
It had a democratic form of government.
It did not have uniform laws and punishments.
It placed more emphasis on military discipline and training.
16
How did the feudal and manor systems promote a social hierarchy within medieval Europe?
by encouraging the rise of artisans and guilds
by binding lower classes to specific tasks and roles
by eliminating the need for trade and a merchant class
by tightening loyalties between vassals and lieges
17
How did Muhammad spread Islam across the Arabian Peninsula?
by uniting communities behind one leader
by rejecting the beliefs of Judaism and Christianity
by pitting warring tribes against one set of beliefs
by embracing traditional Arab practices and icons
18
With which statement about the Yuan dynasty would Marco Polo have agreed?
Overland trade routes to West Africa were too dangerous
Japan and Korea would benefit from tolerance and peace.
China had wealth, splendor, and organization
Persian culture produced many innovations but was savage.
19
Why did both Minoans and Mycenaeans come to depend on trade?
Job specialization required them to export goods.
Their location enabled contact with other peoples.
They lacked sufficient natural resources of their own.
The climate did not support agriculture.
20
Which of the following is NOT evidence of Chinese influence in Korea?
feudal society
woodblock printing
civil service
written language
21
Which statement best explains why Zhou power over China declined after several centuries?
Under the Zhou, feudal lords commanded much local loyalty
Rulers depended on the work of peasants to produce food
Merchants developed greater wealth by adopting a moneysystem
Technological innovation reducedthe need for trade
22
Why did Spanish monarchs most likely support the voyages of Christopher Columbus?
Believed that success would revive the glory of the Romans
Secure the Silk Road for trade
They hoped to control a faster trade route with East Asia
They wished to prevent the spread of Mongols to Europe.
23
How has climate affected the culture of the American Indians in the Southwest?
Fish and other resources meant a culture of sharing
Soil made of clay and dirt to build mounds for temples
Little rainfall & wildlife led to a farming culture
Harsh winters meant hunting wildlife in mountain forests
24
Which of the following is NOT a way the Persian empire maintained rule over a vast area?
instituted a mail system
set up a bureaucracy
respected customs of subject peoples
imposed Persian language and religion
25
Why did fifteenth and sixteenth century European monarchs compete to control trade routes?
to increase cultural diversity in their kingdoms
to slow urbanization at home
to stop the rise of the merchant class
to gain greater wealth and influence
26
Which news headline best assesses the impact of the Hundred Years’ War on medieval Europe?
Political, Military Conflict Undermine Expansionist Goals
Mass Destruction Depletes Workforce, Promotes Trade
Barbarian Invasions Threaten the Empire
New Weapons, Big Battles Render Knights Obsolete
27
What does the spread of Hinduism and Islam to Southeast Asia suggest about the region?
Monsoon seasons insulate the region from outside contact.
Ethnic groups had ancestor beliefs traditions and government
Merchants were able to overcome geographic obstacles
28
How have factors such as the Nile River and the Great Rift Valley affected people in Africa?
by supporting migration
by fostering nomadic herding
by hindering trade
by limiting agricultural development
29
Which of the following beliefs do Hindus and Buddhists NOT share?
nirvana for all, regardless of status
cycle of death and rebirth
emphasis on nonviolence
enlightenment through meditation
30
How did the Crusades and the Reconquista contribute to political conditions in medieval Europe?
Encouraged people to unite behind stronger monarchs
Promoted cultural exchanges that weakened Christianity
Merchants to challenged the authority of monarchs.
Created a power vacuum by decreasing the European population
31
How was the Incan emperor able to maintain rule over widespread lands?
The Inca built a vast network of roads.
The Incan emperor claimed ownership of all land.
The Incan emperor required all people to serve in the army.
The Inca developed a uniform system of writing.
32
What factor promoted the rise of powerful East African city-states?
location along important sea trade routes
geographic barriers to outside contact and invasion
fresh water and farm land to support large populations
control of interior peoples with access to resources
33
Which of the following did the Umayyad and the Abbasid caliphates have in common?
They permitted only Muslims to serve in government.
They expelled non-Muslim peoples.
They compelled subjects to adopt Islam.
They ruled according to Islamic law.
34
How did both the Ottomans and the Safavids come to rule such large empires?
They used gunpowder and other military advances.
They benefited from the impact of the Black Death in Europe.
They formed economic and political alliances with crusaders.
They reached a peace settlement with the Byzantines.
35
Which would best support the argument that expansion fueled a commercial revolution?
Prices surged as raw materials became more readily available
The lure of gold and silver encouraged migration
Slave labor depressed wages and opportunities for Europeans
Voyages spurred the growth of banks and lending institutions
36
What does the spread of Islam in Africa demonstrate?
the effective moral teachings of polytheism
the effect of interior migrations in Africa
the impact of Arab trade, conquest, and culture
the influence of medieval European kingdoms
37
Which statements DO NOT account for the success of Muslim invasions in Northern India?
Invaders found allies and help among groups of Muslim faith
Armies won because of superior fighting and internalconflict
The Hindu caste made people more open to the Muslim faith
38
What did the first civilizations in Asia and Africa have in common?
They had organized governments.
They both emerged along the coast.
They only believed in a single God.
There was no social hierarchy.
39
Natural feature that connected Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
the Red Sea
the Eastern Desert
the Nile River
the Western Desert
40
Which conditions enabled Caesar’s rise to power and the republic’s transition to an empire?
His low social status
Economic prosperity won him favor w/ merchants and artisans.
His religious intolerance appeased anti-monotheism
Ongoing conflict made his military skill appealing.
41
Which Roman feats of engineering most helped the empire expand?
aqueducts and canals
colosseums and temples
public baths and markets
bridges and roads
42
What evidence would archaeologists look for to identify a site as Paleolithic?
permanent settlements
development of writing
crafting of stone tools
rock art showing farming
43
What signaled the rise of Church power in the late Middle Ages?
increasing persecution of heretics and non-Christians
collapse of the feudal and manorial system
rise of monasteries as centers of learning
spread of the Gospel through Bibles printed in vernacular