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Duplicate of World History Final Exam Review (Fall 2015)
Duplicate of World History Final Exam Review (Fall 2015)
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1
Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates were well-known
European monarchs
Greek philosophers
Communist leaders
Renaissance leaders
2
The Dynastic Cycle applies to which ancient civilization?
China
Phoenicia
Egypt
Mesopotamia
3
During the early European Middle Ages, most people were
serfs and peasants
lords and vassals
monks and priests
Barbarians
4
In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was a major reason for European exploration?
need for alternate trade routes
rapid industrialization
introduction of Enlightenment ideas
desire to control Constantinople
5
The pope crowning Charlemagne "Holy Roman Emperor" in the year 800 CE shows the
influence of the Church on European government
effects of the Crusades on religious life
birth of a new secular era in the Middle Ages
devastation of the Bubonic Plague on the Franks
6
The harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to
Italy's unification
World War II
World War I
Revolutions in Russia
7
What was an effect of the French Revolution?
ethnic groups were eliminated
Nationalistic feelings were stimulated
Militarism was discouraged
Communism became popular
8
The Columbian Exchange contributed to the
interaction of cultures between the W. and E. Hemispheres
spread of the Black Death
immediate decline of the monarchy
trial of Christopher Columbus
9
What city is important to Muslims, Jews and Christians?
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Mecca
Rome
10
Upon what ancient civilization is the United States government modeled?
Rome
France
Constantinople
Egypt
11
The following are accurate statements about the Renaissance EXCEPT
Many ideas in Renaissance society were secular
Intellectuals emphasized human potential and achievements
Renaissance paintings featured the technique of perspective
The Catholic Church's influence in daily life increased
12
How did the Mandate of Heaven effect the Chinese government?
New rulers justified the overthrow of a declining dynasty.
It allowed religion to flourish throughout the country.
Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers.
It led to long periods of war among families.
13
Which ancient civilization was found between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Persia
China
Mesopotamia
Babylon
14
All of the following are causes why the Roman Empire declined and then fell EXCEPT
Barbarians invaded the Empire
the occurrance of the Pax Romana
widespread poverty caused unrest
weak emperors
15
What was the goal of Hitler's "Final Solution"?
It was a process of dividing territory among his generals.
It was the final strategy to invade Russia.
The final strategy to win the war before the U.S. joined.
It was a genocide of "inferior" people.
16
Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,
people lived in constant fear of when it would flood
the concept of democracy was founded
those places were never able to form civilizations
land around the river was fertile and could support farming
17
What was a major cause of WWI?
Expansion of communism into Western Europe
The League of Nations could not keep peace
Rebellions in colonial lands of Africa and Asia
Militarism in European nations
18
The printing press was invented by
Raphael
Johann Gutenberg
Erasmus
Leonardo da Vinci
19
What was the main reason Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church?
the church selling indulgences
his desire for a male heir
he wanted more holidays
his religious beliefs
20
A "caste" would BEST be described as a social group
from which a person is free to leave
into which someone is born
that resembles the middle class
that people may join freely
21
Which was not a reason for European imperialism in the 1800s?
desire to increase the amount of soldiers
economic competition for new markets
Nationalistic pride and competition
belief in superiority of the European way of life
22
Buddhism differs from Hinduism in that Hindus
are polytheistic
reject the caste system
follow the Eightfold Path
follow the Messiah
23
The rise of national pride, economic growth, & democratic ideals in Europe in the 1800s led to
absolutism
revolutions
nationalism
communism
24
All early civilizations practiced polytheism EXCEPT the
Greeks
Hebrews
Aryans
Egyptians
25
One long-term effect of the Crusades was the
growth of trade and towns in Western Europe
fall of the Ming Dynasty
control of Jerusalem by Europeans
development of the Pax Romana
26
What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
Economic equality for all
A democratic government
An exchange for land for services
Protection of individual rights
27
The main significance of the Crusades for Western Europe was the
Lasting conquest by European crusaders of Jerusalem
Destruction of the European nobility
Cultural/economic contacts between W Europe & Middle East
Reunification of the Roman Catholic & E. Orthodox churches
28
Which English Queen ruled for 45 years and solidified England as a Protestant nation?
Catherine the Great
Maria Theresa
Elizabeth I
"Bloody" Mary
29
A key figure during the French Revolution was
Robespierre
Otto von Bismarck
Adam Smith
Benito Mussolini
30
The American and French Revolutions were turning points because they
ended slavery in those countries
both led to the abolition of slavery
showed an international peacekeeping organization was needed
inspired other countries seeking democracy and independence
31
How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?
He was a devout Roman Catholic
He loved his line of work
He lived in Italy during the 1500s
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
32
The Renaissance was the rebirth of
good health after the plague
art and learning
chivalry and tournaments
war and fighting
33
Charlemagne was important in medieval Europe because
he created a relatively unified empire in medieval Europe
his invasion of England made it a French colony
he stopped the spread of Islam into Spain
the Church was unable to control his political actions
34
During ancient Rome, good leadership, a strong economy, & a civil service existed during the
Punic Wars
entire Roman Empire
Pax Romana
entire Roman republic
35
Why were the writings of Enlightenment philosophers important to history?
They urged the development of capitalism around the world
They influenced the American and French Revolutions
They prompted the writing of the Magna Carta
They encouraged the spread of civilization to other regions
36
What was a cause of the French Revolution?
The Third Estate demanded more political power
The Church was nationalized
Napoleon Bonaparte was an ineffective ruler
outrage over the use of the guillotine in France
37
What did the earliest civilizations (Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India) have in common?
They were centered along major rivers.
They were protected from invasion by geographic features.
They disappeared.
They could not trade over great distances.
38
What was a form of ancient Egyptian picture writing?
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
pictograms
cursive
39
Which country had many resources, such as minerals & capital, in order to industrialize first?
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
United States
40
What was a problem caused by the Industrial Revolution?
isolationist policies increased
reduced spending on military goods
sharing of profits with workers
exploitation of children in factory jobs
41
Which leader is known for the phrase "blood & iron" as related to the unification of Germany?
Machiavelli
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Otto von Bismarck
42
Hammurabi's Code is important because it
helps historians learn the social structure of Mesopotamia
helps historians translate Babylonian language
shows the technical instructions of how to conduct trial
discusses the importance of religion in society
43
The rulers of Egypt were considered
monarchs
polytheists
God-Kings
priests
44
Which geographic condition caused the defeat of Napoleon's troops during the Russian invasion?
severe flooding
a severe drought
a harsh winter
typhoons
45
Who was the "father" of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Siddhartha Guatama
Muhammad
Abraham
Jesus
46
The Mongol Empire controlled nearly all of the ancient trade route known as the
Hanseatic League
Great Wall of China
Silk Road
Salt Route
47
Which religion believes that Jesus is the Messiah?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
48
During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, many scientists and philosophers works
relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers
received support from the Catholic Church
examined natural laws governing the universe
favored an absolute monarchy to improve economic conditions
49
Someone who was a "humanist" in Renaissance Italy would
live in a church monastery
enjoy food, clothing, and life
have the Bubonic Plague
devote his entire life to God
50
How did the Black Death spread to Europe?
Crusaders returned from Palestine with it.
Along trade routes from Asia
Egyptians unknowingly brought it up the Nile River
Monks purposefully spread it to heretics
51
Machiavelli wrote in
The Prince
that
The prince should reform society by establishing a utopia
A ruler may have to trick people for the good of the state
Merchants should take governmental control from the prince
The pope should listen to the calls for Church reform