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1
The Mauryan Empire was founded by
Siddartha Gautama
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Genghis Khan
2
Which speakers statement expresses the idea of divine right?
C
B
D
A
3
Which was a major result of the Crusades?
A decentralization of power of the Roman Catholic Church
The permanent dominance of Christianity in the Middle East
The development of new economic interests for Europe
A lessening in the power and influence of the European middle class
4
How many rulers were there of the Qin Dynasty?
Five
Seven
One
Nine
5
The map above shows Columbus’s second voyage in 1497
True
False
6
One major result of the crusades was the
Permanent occupation of the Holy Land by the Europeans
Long term decrease in European trade
Spread of Middle Eastern culture and technology to Europe
Conversion of most Muslims to Christianity
7
What kind of pyramid is this?
Aztec step pyramid
Nubian Step Pyamid
Egyptian step pyramid
Mayan Step Pyramid
8
Atahualpa invited the Spanish into the Incan pilgrimage site of Cajamarca for what reason?
To capture them and seize their weapons
To show them he was not afraid of them
To take Pizzaro hostage and force the Spaniards home
To mount a surprise attack
9
Which is an effect of European exploration of the Americas?
Spain dominated North and South America
American Indians maintained resistance to African and Eurasian diseases
Africans were enslaved to work in mines and on plantations
Germany extended its New World empire
10
The First Emperor had an army of how many Terracotta Warriors buried with him?
8,000
3,000
6,000
2,000
11
The warring states period saw the development of whose philosophies?
Zoroaster
Gandhi
Confucius
Buddha
12
The Mountains where the Tigris and Euphrates have their sources are in which modern country?
Iraq
Greece
Turkey
Iran
13
The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by
Ending the reign of Catherine the Great
Supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution
Supporting the rule of Ivan the Terrible
Isolating Russia from Western Europe during the early Renaissance
14
Which conclusion about Islamic society during its Golden Age can best be supported by these statements?
People of diverse faiths were required to convert to Islam
Social status of Muslims was determined at birth
Achievements relied on a knowledge of math and science
Cities developed self-sufficient economies
15
The last Emperor of the Inca was?
Penumbra
Moctazuma
Atahualpa
Matalan
16
English Monarch (king/queen) is head of which Church?
Calvinist
Roman Catholic
Anglican
Lutheran
17
How long is the 100 years war actually considered to have lasted?
101 years
116 years
100 years
99 years
18
Into what sea does the mainland Greek peninsular project?
The Aegean
The Atlantic
The Black Sea
The Mediterranean
19
Wrote the first Athenian Law Code in 621 B.C.E.?
Pythias
Draco
Sulaco
Pythagoras
20
In Europe, a long term effect of the crusades was
An increased demand for goods from the East
The adoption of Islamic religious practices
The strengthening of the feudal system
Increased European isolation
21
Which of these ancient cultures is credited with inventing block printing, an earlier form of printing?
Egypt
China
Greece
India
22
From the 9th to the 14th century, Muslim rule of conquered territories was characterized by
The rejection of Greek and Roman scientific works
The creation of democratic governments
A decrease in trade and commerce
The toleration of members of other cultures
23
In the war against the Persians, who joined forces with Sparta and defeated the Persians?
Argos
Byzantium
Troy
Athens
24
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
It was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
It’s location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
It was a religious center for Muslims
The pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
25
The Golden Age of Athens is associated with which of their leaders?
Sophocles
Bericles
Androcles
Pericles
26
Which was a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan?
The army encouraged strong nationalistic feeling among the people
The middle class acquired more power than any other class did
Political power was held by a strong centralized government
All the people knew their roles in a rigid class system
27
In European feudal society, an individuals social status was generally determined by
Education and training
Birth
Individual abilities
Marriage
28
What was the main cause of of the population change shown on the chart above?
Losses due to Spanish military actions against native peoples
The migration of several culture groups to North America
Starvation resulting from declining agricultural production
The introduction of disease by contact with Europeans
29
In Western Europe during the early Middle Ages, education declined as a direct result of the
Fall of the Roman Empire
Rediscovery of classical Greek civilization
Rise of Absolute monarchs
Loss of the power of the Christian Church
30
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli was most concerned with
The use of political power
Government regulation of the economy
Equality and justice for all
The expansion of church authority
31
What was an important effect of the Black Death (bubonic plague pandemic) on the population of Europe in the late 1340s?
Decline in average worker wages
Decrease in public confidence in the church
Increase in medical and pharmaceutical research
Elevated position of lesser nobles and local leaders
32
Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age?
Innovations introduced by the Europeans during the Renaissance
Cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
Expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
Legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
33
The Aryan people came to India from where
China
Mongolia
Mesopotamia
What is now Russia
34
The treaty of Tordesillas was a decree splitting the discovered lands by the Spanish and which other maritime power?
England
Holland
Portugal
France
35
Which Portuguese explorer made his way around South Africa’s “Cape of Good Hope”?
Diaz
Gomez
Cabral
De Gama
36
The Athenians went through a series of political systems in their history. Which describes rule by one who seizes power?
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Meritocracy
Monarchy
37
The tales of wealthy Africans circulated Europe and drew the attention of the _________.
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
38
Which statement best describes the result of the crusades?
Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East
Europeans developed tolerance of non-Christian religions
Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded
Islamic influence dominated Europe
39
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion
Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death
People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters
Governments should establish overseas empires
40
Formal imperial capital, the legendary city founded by Romulus and Remus, home to the Sistine chapel.
Venice
Florence
Remu
Rome
41
The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because
Societies became more nomadic
City dwellers learned to control fire
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
Nuclear families evolved into extended families
42
Whose Circumnavigation is depicted in the above map?
Cook
Magellan
Hudson
Drake
43
After the death of Mohammed, Islam spread rapidly mainly because
Arab women were encouraged to join Muslim armies
Mecca became the capital of the Islamic empire
The Arab people developed a strong sense of purpose
Christians invaded the Holy Land
44
Thucydides and Herodotus are classical writers in which genre?
History
Comedy
Drama
Philosophy
45
Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades
Muslims attacked and conquered Constantinople
Muslims defended Jerusalem because it was sacred to them
Most Muslims converted to Christianity
Many Muslims visited Europe for the first time to obtain luxury goods
46
During the Reformation, a major criticism of the medieval Catholic Church was that it
Had too little influence on political leaders
Refused to tolerate opposing ideas about religious practices
Lacked authority in governing the church hierarchy
Failed to collect the proper amount of taxes
47
What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by the map?
Islam has become the dominant religion in many diverse cultures over time
Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to those of Arabia
Islam was very slow to expand from its original development in Persia
Islam’s influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world
48
Which statement best explains the relationship among groups of people under feudalism?
Social Classes were determined primarily by educational achievements
All classes received equal treatment before the law
Strong national governments passed laws to maintain class structures
Obligations among social classes were clearly defined
49
Mr. Buonarotti, sculptor and artist better known as…
Michelangelo
Don Estllo
Leonardo
Donatello
50
Which Portuguese navigator’s voyage is this, the first to each India?
Vasco de Gama
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Luis Pedro Gomez
Bartolommeo Diaz
51
Which geographic feature has helped isolate China?
Kalahari Desert
Himalaya Mountains
Andes Mountains
Great Rift Valley