Which is true of the Mongol impact on trade?

Pax Mongolia allowed trade of goods to increase in the Mongol empire

How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt?

They honor the pharaohs and help lead them into the afterlife

During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Milan were important because:

they were centers of trade and commerce

Using this graphic, what was true of both the Ottoman and Mughal empires?

they were the same size, but the Mughals had a higher population

One similarity among Suleyman of the Ottomans, Abbas of the Safavid, and Akbar of the Mughals was that they:

used tolerance to rule their empire

What was an important effect of the printing press?

increased literacy and use of the common language (vernacular)

Looking at the map, what conclusions can you draw about Muslim trade routes?

sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders

Which holy book goes with which religion?

Judaism-Torah, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Quran

What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman Safavid and Mughal empires?

Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving

Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

the Church's belief that salvation is through faith alone

One important effect on Europe of Islamic expansion in the 700s CE (Middle Ages) was:

helped keep alive knowledge from the classical civilizations

Which is true of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

40% of slaves leaving Africa went to the Caribbean

Which of these ideas is found in Machiavelli's The Prince?

it is better for a leader to be feared than to be loved

What was Charlemagne known for?

Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity

Interdiction was an effective weapon for the Pope to use against a king because:

it cost him the loyalty of his people due to fear of losing their salvation

Conquered provinces resented the rule of the Aztecs because the Aztecs:

used conquered people for human sacrifice

In the knighting ceremony, why would the lord invoke God and the saints?

to make being a knight a holy vow, like marriage or the priesthood

Mandate of Heaven drove Dynastic Cycle in China. Which answer is missing from the graphic below:

Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and rebellion is justified.

What do the 12 Tables and Justinian's Code have in common?

both were written laws to govern the people

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1
What was the purpose of the Counter Reformation and the Council of Trent?
to fix the problems in the Catholic church
all answers are correct
to stop the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe
to make an approved list of doctrines to explain what the Church believed
2
Which is true of the Mongol impact on trade?
Mongols outlawed trade with foreigners and were isolationists
Pax Mongolia allowed trade of goods to increase in the Mongol empire
due to constant war, trade stopped and the economies of the world crashed
there was no impact on trade during the Mongol empire
3
In later Middle Ages, where would serfs go to find economic opportunities?
towns/Cities
the Holy Land
farms
Monasteries
4
How are the pyramids related to the religious beliefs and political power of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt?
They honor the pharaohs and help lead them into the afterlife
they were created as altars to Egyptian gods
they reflect benevolence of Ra, the sun god.
they reflect the ingenuity of the people
5
During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Milan were important because:
they were under the control of the King of Italy
they were fortified cities
they were home to the best universities
they were centers of trade and commerce
6
Who broke away from the Pope and declared himself head of the church of England?
Henry VIII
John Knox
Emperor Charles V
Martin Luther
7
What did the West Indies export to both England and New York, New England, and Philadelphia?
sugar, coins, molasses, and enslaved Africans
fruit and bills of exchange
sugar and molasses
coins and enslaved Africans
8
Erasmus' book In Praise of Folly criticized who?
serfs and common people
Renaissance artists and the wealthy
common people and the church
the church and the wealthy
9
Ibn Sina, a Muslim scholar, is best known for:
writing a medical text book
being a cousin of Muhammed
riding a camel from Spain to China
Starting a rebellion that led to the Sh'ia/Sunni split
10
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted in the 1500s by:
Michelangelo
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Leonardo da Vinci
11
Trade relationship between Americas, Europe, and Africa from 15th to 19th century
Atlantic Slave trade
Columbian Exchange
colony
Triangular Trade
12
The illustration below shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of:
egyptian polytheism
Buddha
Moses and the Hebrews
Confucius
13
Using this graphic, what was true of both the Ottoman and Mughal empires?
They had the same number of people, but OTtoman empire was larger
they were the same size, but the Mughals had a higher population
Ottomans had higher population than Mughals
Mughal empire was twice the size of the Ottomans
14
One similarity among Suleyman of the Ottomans, Abbas of the Safavid, and Akbar of the Mughals was that they:
adopted the Chinese examination system
used tolerance to rule their empire
began forcefully converting the people they conquered to Islam
made sure their sons were prepared to take over their empires
15
What were the main reasons Europe wanted to explore the world?
to trade peacefully with native peoples
God, Gold, and Glory
Gold, God, and Slaves
God, Gold, and Goats
16
What was an important effect of the printing press?
increased literacy and use of the common language (vernacular)
it led to public libraries
the money from the sale of the printing press supported artists
led to a renewed study of the Latin language
17
In the Middle Ages, lords gave lands, called ________ to lesser nobles, called _______ in exchange for loyalty, etc.
fiefs, serfs
fiefs, vassals
manors, serfs
manors, vassals
18
Looking at the map, what conclusions can you draw about Muslim trade routes?
sea trade networks were used extensively by Muslim traders
Muslim traders only traded within their own empire
trade routes only crossed land
Muslim goods were only found in Muslim areas
19
Who took a hajj and gave away so much gold during the trip that it lost its value?
Sundiata
Shaka Khan
Mansa Musa
Zimbabwe
20
Which European country was leader in applying innovative sailing techniques in 1500s?
Italy
the Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
21
Which holy book goes with which religion?
Christianity-Bible, Islam-Torah, Judaism-Quran
Judaism-Quran, Christianity- Torah, Islam-Bible
Judaism-no holy book, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Torah
Judaism-Torah, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Quran
22
What were some of the contributions of the Ottoman Safavid and Mughal empires?
arabic alphabet, mosaics, and polytheism
realism in painting, architecture, and sanskrit alphabet
Christian expansion, iconic paintings, and mosaics
Mosaics, architecture, and rug weaving
23
Christianity, Islam and Judaism all believe they are descended from the same man:
Muhammed
Abraham
Jesus
none of the answers are correct
24
Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
the Church's belief that salvation is through faith alone
the Catholic Church selling indulgences
the Pope and other leaders becoming worldly and corrupt
people questioning the authority of the church due to humanism
25
Which form of government involves the state being ruled by a single individual who often inherits his position?
monarchy
direct democracy
aristocracy
oligarchy
26
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?
Cortes
Magellan
Champlain
Pizarro
27
Group of people with same job working to improve economic and social conditions in late Middle Ages:
Apprentice
servicemen
Guilds
tradesmen
28
What barrier kept Mali and Ghana from trading with Egypt?
the Sahara Desert
The Nile River
the Red Sea
the Mediterranean Sea
29
One important effect on Europe of Islamic expansion in the 700s CE (Middle Ages) was:
Changed artistic styles of western Europe
Caused massive reforms in the Christian church
caused Vienna to fall to Arab control
helped keep alive knowledge from the classical civilizations
30
Which is responsible for the rise of the Olmec empire and the spread of their culture in Central America?
human sacrifice
the triple alliance
trade
war
31
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?
Magellan
Pizarro
Champlain
Cortes
32
Zheng He was a Chinese Islamic Admiral who captained treasure ships for which dynasty?
Ming
Zhou
Shang
Qin
33
Which is true of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
40% of slaves leaving Africa went to United States
15% of the slaves leaving Africa went to Brazel
40% of slaves leaving Africa went to the Caribbean
50% of slaves leaving Africa went to Canada
34
Who was the Portuguese explorer that led first European sea voyage to India?
da Gama
James Cook
Zheng He
Magellan
35
Pope Gregory II and German emperor Henry IV fought over:
Kings appointing bishops
rule of the Papal states
the church appointing bishops
the church collecting tithes
36
The name of the trip that took Africans to North and South America
Triangular trade
conquistador
the Middle Passage
colony
37
Which of these ideas is found in Machiavelli's The Prince?
it is better for a leader to be feared than to be loved
everybody is born equal
a nation's power depends on its wealth
all religions should live peacefully together
38
What was Charlemagne known for?
opposition to the Mongols
intense religious views he forced on his subjects
Falling to Germanic tribes
Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity
39
The Inca Empire expanded quickly under the leadership of:
Montezuma
Atahualpa
Pachacuti
Huascar
40
Interdiction was an effective weapon for the Pope to use against a king because:
it would take away the King's salvation
it gave other rulers permission to go to war against that King
it cost him the loyalty of his people due to fear of losing their salvation
it said the king had to give up his kingdom and leave Europe
41
Haiku, Kabuki theater and Samurai are from which period in Japanese history?
Meji restoration
Warring States
Tokugawa Shogunate
Hein
42
Conquered provinces resented the rule of the Aztecs because the Aztecs:
forced conquered people to migrate
forced conquered people to change their agricultural methods
used conquered people as soldiers
used conquered people for human sacrifice
43
land that is controlled by another nation
Atahualpa
Columbian Exchange
Triangular Trade
colony
44
which of the following is a result of the Columbian Exchange?
increased population in Europe
diseases such as small pox and syphilis criss crossing the Atlantic
all of the answers are correct
increased global trade
45
The Maya based their calendar on careful observation of the:
migration of birds
yearly precipitation patterns
planets, sun and moon
change in seasons
46
What did the Bantu people spread as they migrated?
their agricultural practices
all answers are correct
their language
their culture
47
In the knighting ceremony, why would the lord invoke God and the saints?
to please the clergy in the audience
to frighten the knight into obedience
to make being a knight a holy vow, like marriage or the priesthood
to replace the need for a clergyman to be part of the ceremony
48
What title is best for the diagram below:
globally taxed items
mercantilism produce
Columbian Exchange
triangular trade
49
Mandate of Heaven drove Dynastic Cycle in China. Which answer is missing from the graphic below:
Emperor wins favor of the minority to keep mandate of heaven
Emperor orders higher taxes, people respect emperor's mandate
Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and must commit suicide.
Emperor loses the Mandate of Heaven and rebellion is justified.
50
What do the 12 Tables and Justinian's Code have in common?
Both set checks and balances to the power of legislature
both were written by Napolean
both were written laws to govern the people
both applied to citizens of the Roman Empire
51
Which region's geography is best described as: one major river, monsson winds, Himalayan mountains, subcontinent
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
Egypt
China
52
Which empire had Hinduism as the dominant religion, a concept of zero and decimal system, and discovered earth is round.
Persian Empire
Gupta Empire
Aztec Empire
Han China
53
What was the impact of the Crusades on the Islamic world?
a legacy of bitterness and hatred between Muslims and Christians
positive relationships between Muslims and Jews increased
Christians and Muslims entered a time of peace
weakened the power of Muslim rulers in the Holy Land
54
Which of the following was NOT emphasized in the teachings of Jesus?
when you die, you are reincarnated
There is heaven and hell, and everyone goes to one or the other
repentance and faith are required for salvation
Jesus is the Son of God
55
Which best describes Empress Theodora's impact on Emperor Justinian's reign over the Byzantine Empire?
she had very little effect on the reign of Byzantium
after Justinian's death she ruled for several years as Empress
She was Justinian's adviser and had immense power
she symbolized the beauty of Byzantium but had very little influence
56
Which was the goal of the Jesuits?
all of the above
to create good Catholic schools throughout Europe
to stop the spread of Protestantism
to convert non-Christians to become Catholic
57
What conclusion about trade is best supported by this map?
gold and salt were only traded along the Zaire river
Cairo and Mecca were enemies
Timbuktu was surrounded by gold and salt mines and was a center of trade
the Sahara desert prevented trade from happening
58
Hellenistic culture consisted of all the following except:
Greek
Persian
Indian
Chinese
59
Which invention helped make the age of European exploration possible?
alum
gunpowder
telescope
astrolabe
60
The west African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali got most of their wealth from:
Control of the trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt
creating colonies along the Mediterranean
Taxing good brought by Indian merchants
sale of slaves to Europe
61
Which of the following is NOT an impact of the introduction of Confucianism in Chinese society?
the creation of bureaucracy and the institution of exam system
Filial piety and importance of family
use of the Mandate of Heaven to instill respect for Emperor
increased social status of merchants
62
Global transfer of plants, food, and animals during colonization of America
Atlantic Slave Trade
Triangular Trade
Columbian Exchange
Middle Passage
63
What was Elizabeth I main contribution to the Protestant Reformation?
she established the Lutheran church
fighting on behalf of the Pope for church reform
Converting her country back to Catholicism
establishing the Anglican church in England
64
Johannes Gutenberg is best known for?
inventing the printing press
hiding Martin Luther from the Pope
becoming the autocratic ruler of Italy
creating the Church of Germany
65
What was the impact of Muslim trade routes?
use of a uniform currency and banks
increase in trade along silk road to China
cities in the Muslim empire increased in population
all answers are correct
66
Which of the following is true of Egyptian pharaohs?
they alone determined the religion of Egypt
they were only military commanders
they were both religious and political leaders
they were the only head of the government
67
How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?
attributed power to the priestly class
created myths about gods and goddesses
believed those forces were controlled by rulers
developed religions of salvation
68
Who founded the Mali Empire?
Mansa Musa
Shaka Khan
Zimbabwe
Sundiata
69
The appeal of Christianity was based on many reasons. Which of these is one idea that is NOT one of those reasons?
it offered a personal relationship with a loving god
it gave hope to the powerless
it promised eternal life after death
it promoted the importance of physical wealth in this life
70
Why was Constantinople enviable for the Ottomans to conquer?
the Byzantine religion threatened the Islamic Ottomans
Constantinople stood in the way of other more important cities
the Bosphorus Strait made it a central spot for trade and commerce
the Byzantine empire at its height of power was a threat to the Ottomans
71
How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the "Renaissance Man?"
he was painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
he painted the Mona Lisa
he lived in Italy during the 1500s
he used perspective in all his drawings and paintings
72
What is the main difference between the Islamic branches of Sunni and Shi'a?
the Shi'a did not outwardly oppose Umayyad rule
Sunni wanted to return to the elective system for choosing a caliph
Shi'a believed the caliph should be a relative of Muhammed
they debated the destination of the hajj
73
Which of the following is NOT an influence the Byzantines had on Russia?
idea that the emperor was also supreme ruler of the church
political belief in democracy
creation of the Cyrillic alphabet
conversion of Slavs to Christianity
74
Many Africans converted to Islam, but some avoided evil spirits and focused on dead ancestors, which is called:
polytheism
syncretism
santeria
witchcraft
75
During the Renaissance, humanism focused on:
the role of the middle class, especially bankers and merchants
Trade between Islamic and Byzantine empires
the Bible and the message of the Catholic church
cultural achievements of Greeks and Romans
76
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?
a ship with triangular sails
a burial place for the emperor
a religious and civic center
a weapon used to destory walls
77
Which civilization was known for daily human sacrifices to the sun god?
Maya
Olmec
Aztec
Inca
78
What is the dominant religion of India?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
79
Which of the following was a lasting result of the Crusades for Europe?
a more powerful church
creation of a Christian nation in Palestine
a stronger Byzantine empire
rapid increase in trade
80
How did outside influence impact India during the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
brought new languages/customs that enriched and disrupted empire
formed foundation of Hindu religion
India was isolated and there was no impact.
conquered all of India and enslaved native Indians
81
After the Romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which:
citizens participate directly in law making
power is with nobility/wealthy
small minority who are supported by the military
citizens have power and get to choose their leaders
82
Which of the following would agree that salvation is through faith alone?
Martin Luther
Charles V
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Leo X
83
Which empire replaced the Byzantine Empire?
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
Mughals
Safavids
84
Which is NOT a reason why the Western Roman Empire collapsed?
widening gap between the rich and the poor
increased trade with North African civilizations
moving the capital from Rome to Byzantium (Constantinople)
outside invasions
85
How did the invading Huns contribute to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
by completely disrupting trade along the silk road
by pushing the Germanic peoples into the Western Roman Empire
by sacking the city of Rome in 410CE
by deposing the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire
86
buying or selling of Africans for work in the Americas
Columbian Exchange
Atahualpa
Triangular trade
Atlantic slave trade
87
Based on the quote below from the Code of Hammurabi, which of the following would be true?
people in Mesopotamia had silver teeth
all people are equal under the law
the law does not apply the same way for all social classes
violence is always punished with violence
88
What kind of system has a belief in many gods?
Islam
Polytheism
Monotheism
Catholicism
89
What is Emperor Diocletian known for?
moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople
Dividing the Roman Empire into East and West
defeating Germanic tribes in Northern Africa
making Christianity the official religion of Rome
90
What 2 religions were created by the Great Schism of 1054?
Protestant and Eastern Orthodox
Jews and Christians
Roman Catholic and Protestant
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
91
What did England export?
bills of exchange
manufactured goods
salt, fruit, wine
sugar, molasses, fruit
92
What was true about the Mongol Empire?
it forced conquered peoples to convert to their religion
it treated all conquered peoples humanely
it was the largest unified land empire in history
it refused to adopt aspects of cultures they conquered
93
What was the policy of the Tokugawa Shogunate (in Japan)?
imperialism
international trade
isolationism
exploration
94
Who taught Alexander the Great everything that was known in the Greek world at the time?
Nero
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
95
Ibn Battuta, the Islamic scholar, is famous for his writing about:
science
geography
math
law
96
The prophet of Islam _________________ spent most of his early life as a caravan trader in the city of _________.
Muhammed / Constantinople
Muhammed / Mecca
Ali / Yathrab
Abu-Bakr / Jerusalem
97
Which of the following best describes Chinese policy in the 1500s?
war
isolationism
trade
imperialism
98
Islam originated on the:
Arabian peninsula
Malay peninsula
Sinai peninsula
Iberian peninsula
99
Which places were a part of all 3 triangular trade routes?
Africa
England
West indies and southern colonies
New England, New York, and Philadelphia
100
Monotheism describes the Hebrew belief that their God was:
a forgiving and protective God
the one and only God
a spiritual, not physical presence
associated with people, not a place

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