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World History: First Semester in Review
World History: First Semester in Review
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Neolithic Revolution to Columbian Exchange
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1
In "12 days of Christmas", what was sent on the 2nd day besides a partridge in a pear tree?
two turtle doves
two French Hens
two Golden Rings
two calling birds
2
In Western Europe, which development was the cause of the other three? (
Which happened first
)
Rome was invaded and collapsed
Trade was disrupted by warfare in Europe.
Violence made travel unsafe.
People left urban centers.
3
What event started the Reformation?
The invention of the moveable type press by Cosimo Medici
Johannes Gutenberg storming the Castle at Florence
Martin Luther nailint the 95 Theses to the church in Wittenberg, Germany
The assassination of Leonardo Da Vinci
4
How did the followers of Eastern Orthodoxy differ from Roman Catholics?
They saw their Patriarch, not the Pope, as the true head of the Church.
They rejected the teachings of the New Testament.
They showed images of Jesus, Mary or the Saints in their churches.
They built large churches where people could worship together.
5
Complete this line: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your ___ be light"
heart
dinner
thoughtss
dreams
6
During his reign in the Mauryan Empire, King Asoka...
Cut down all trees along roads
Was intolerant of the Hindu religion
Prohibited trade with China and the Mediterranean.
Converted to Buddhism
7
Who discovered the Laws of Gravity?
Mrs. Burdick
Leonardo Da Vinci
Isaac Newton
Copernicus
8
Which products came to EUROPE from the Americas after the Columbian Exchange?
wine, cotton, beef, small pox
corn, turkeys, tobacco, syphilis
lemons, chicken, barley, chocolate
wool, potatoes, coffee
9
How did Arab merchants spread Islam?
Arab merchants brought news of their religion while trading for a living.
merchants paid people to convert to Islam
merchants hypnotized non-believers
merchants sold the Quran
10
Which development led to the other
three
?
Which came FIRST?
Complex Civilization
Division of Labor
Domestication of Plants and Animals
Surplus Food
11
What are the THREE Abrahamic (MONOTHEISTIC) religions?
Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Hinduism, Islam
Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
12
A type of government in which a small group of people have control of a country, organization, or institution is called
Oligarcy
Theocracy
Republic
Democracy
13
How did the printing press impact the Reformation?
authors printed books in larger font sizes
Painters copied the work of the Byzantine artists.
mass production of books, increased literacy rates, & spread of new ideas
serfs learned new farming techniques
14
What resulted in Europeans learning of new products/ideas through (TRADE) contact with Islamic culture?
Muslim Conquest of Spain
The Silk Road
Marriage between the children of Saladin and Richard I
The Crusades
15
In "Jingle Bells", how many horses are there in the open sleigh?
1
8 Reindeer
4
2
16
What most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages?
allegiance to the same political ruler
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
a common vernacular language
faith in the same religion.
17
What important effect did the invention of gunpowder have on the development of East Asia?
The invasion of Japan by China
The use of fire arrows and miniature rockets to repel foreign invaders
The invention of the crossbow
The division of China into warring kingdoms
18
Which of the following contributed to the efficient system of communication crucial to sustaining the Persian Empire?
trained dogs that carried messages to the king distances up to 500 miles.
the imposition of a single language throughout the empire.
roads and way stations to provide food, shelter, and horses for officials
the elite foot soldiers and calvary known as the immortals.
19
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the rise of civilizations?
Writing developed to handle the needs of the society.
Science and technological developments occurred.
People followed herd animals in search of food.
New occupations and social classes arose.
20
What was the primary characteristic of the Classical Greek Civilization?
Language
Religion
Government
Military
21
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity and order.
Church leaders were limited solely to spiritual activities.
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
22
Who was the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire in 46 BCE?
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Cleopatra
Augustus
23
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they -
had fertile soil, fresh water, & warm climates.
were easy to defend from invasion
they were isolated from other cultural influences
they had deposits of iron and coal
24
How is Santa commonly believed to travel to deliver presents?
sleigh with flying reindeer
by teleportation
on skis
on foot
25
What are the
FIVE
characteristics of a civilization?
fertile soil, writing, specialized workers, technology, cities
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, technology fertile soil
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, fertile soil, cities
complex institutions, writing, specialized workers, technology, cities
26
Fill in the gaps: "Silent night, holy night, all is ___, all is ___"
quiet, light
festive, bright
calm, bright
snow, light
27
The caste system in India was characterized by...
The toleration of various religious beliefs.
The right of people to choose their occupations
Equality between men and women.
The lack of social mobility
28
Which city became the Capitol of the Byzantine Empire after it was moved by the Emperor?
Constantinople
Florence
Istanbul
Rome
29
How did the Black Death contribute to the end of feudalism in Western Europe?
Trade with Asia was disrupted because rats on ships carried the disease.
People viewed the Black Death as God’s punishment for their sinfulness.
Labor shortages led towns and landowners to attract workers.
The Church strengthened its authority when the dying sought salvation
30
What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?
The power of the serfs was strengthened through The Crusades
The Crusades brought European influence to Africa.
The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into Europe. (TRADE)
The Crusades promoted religious tolerance.
