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History Final Exam Review
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The Protestant Reformation and European Renaissance were similar in that both
Discouraged growth of strong monarchs
encouraged people to question traditional beliefs
were led by military
Supported return of the Roman Empire
2
The Gupta civilization (4th–6th centuries) and the Maya civilization (4th–10th centuries) were similar in that both
built temple complexes and developed the concept of zero
eliminated standing armies and introduced an aristocracy
were conquered by European imperialists
developed early democratic systems
3
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press was that the
development of new ideas was discouraged
monarchies were restored to absolute power
literacy rates increased
feudal system declined
4
Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler are all directly associated with the
Agricultural Revolution
Scientific Revolution
Industrial Revolution
English Revolution
5
An important effect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the
power of the pope
belief in polytheism
unity of Europe
power of monarchies
6
Mercantilism is best defined as an economic system in which
Colonies become wealthy
Colonies exist for the benefit of the colonial power
Government owns factors of production
Prices are determined by supply and demand
7
From the 15th to the 18th centuries, absolute monarchs of Europe and Asia sought to
centralize their political power
increase the power of the Catholic Church
strengthen feudalism
redistribute land to the peasants
8
In the 1600’s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe’s need to
establish collective security arrangements
market its surplus agricultural products
settle its surplus population on new lands
obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas
9
Which idea about leadership would Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should do whatever necessary to achieve their goals
Leaders should fight against discrimination
Leaders should listen to desires of people
Elected leaders should be fair and good
10
The Silk Road was important to China because it provided
A military route for defense
Means for country to expand its border
Contact with other cultures through trade
Means of administering civil service exams
11
One result of the Crusades was incresed trade between the Middle East and
the Americas
Australia
Asia
Europe
12
During the 1500's technological advances in navigation and mapmaking contributed to the start of the
Age of Absolutism
Reformation
Age of Exploration
Renaissance
13
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
it was a religious center for Muslims
the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
14
During the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
Superior medieval thought
Devotion to religion
Obedience to government officials
Value of the individual
15
Important contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily in the area of
Religious doctrine
Economic policy
Government and law
Military technology
16
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion became known as the
Byzantine empire
Gupta empire
Mongol Empire
Persian empire
17
The golden age of Greece and Islam were similar in that both were times when
Trade declined
Democratic governments developed
Religious ideas of Western Europe were accepted
Advancements in science and technology occurred
18
The golden age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by
Religious revival
Artistic and literary achievements
Social and political reform
Economic decline
19
Hammurabi's Code and Legalism were similar because
they were very harsh
they were both in Mesopotamia
they were very lenient
they were practiced in China
20
The issues of the sale of indulgences and of the worldly lives of clergy were addressed by
John Locke in his treatises on government
Karl Marx in his Communist Manifesto
Adam Smith in the Wealth of Nations
Martin Luther in his 95 Theses
21
The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the Americas is
Imperialism
Columbian Exchange
Scientific Revolution
Renaissance
22
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death.
People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters.
Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion
Governments should establish overseas empires
23
One way in which the encomienda system and European feudalism were similar is that both
created a class structure in which landowners held the power
depended on extensive trade routes
resulted from the slave trade
encouraged social mobility
24
Koran, 5 Pillars of Faith, Mecca, Monotheistic, Allah
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
25
The Mongols were able to create a large empire in Asia becuase
They had advanced weapons.
They had superior horse skills and they developed the stirrup.
They had skills in trench warfare.
They grew wealthy from trade.
26
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
increased support of the Mayan leaders
formation of the Christian church
expansion of Hellenistic culture
27
Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths, and nirvana are associated with the religion of
Shinto
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
28
One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states
were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
were unified as a nation under the Pope
grew wealthy from the Mediterranean trade routes
defeated the Spanish Armada
29
Which statement best describes the role of the Catholic Church during the Middle Age?
Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity and order
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority
30
The Crusades have been called "history's most successful failures" because they
Helped bring about democratic reforms
Prevented Turks from capturing Constantinople
didn't achieve original goals but brought desirable changes
Captured the Holy Land
31
The theory of divine right was used to justify the
Supreme power of the Catholic Church
Involvement of the peasants in making political decisions
power of an absolute monarchy
Introduction of free trade policies
32
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
preserving Greek and Roman culture
expansion of equal rights
invention of writing
construction of pyramids
33
Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?
Europeans brought food from one continent to another
Advances in technology made long ocean voyages possible
European disease had an adverse effect on Native populations
Warfare increased Europeans competed for land and power
34
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables, and Justinian's Code are examples of
Engineering
Medicine
Law
Literature
35
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?
occupation by foreign powers
interaction with Latin America
surplus of porcelain from Japan
access to important trade routes
36
Bible, 10 commandments, Jesus, monotheistic
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
37
Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?
converting conquered peoples to Confucianism
avoiding contacts with the West
employing superior military skills
paying monetary tribute to local rulers
38
What was one effect of the Columbian exchange?
economic instability in China and Japan
introduction of new foods to both Europe and the Americas
spread of Hinduism into Latin America
rapid decline in European population
39
Which was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?
The crusades were organized
Religious teachings were no longer allowed
New branches of Christianity were formed
Powers of the pope was strengthened
40
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
amount of land possessed
level of education achieved
natural rightd
amount of money earned
41
Which economic system is shown in this diagram?
Socialism
Feudalism
capitalism
Mercantilism
42
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
sale of slaves to Europeans
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
43
The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
desertification
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
44
A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations
carried on extensive food trade with each other
relied on a single-crop economy
relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques
45
In India which aspect of society has been most influenced by religious beliefs and tradition?
Urbanization
Policy of neutrality
Parliamentary government
Caste system
46
Why did the ancient city states of Athen and Sparta develop differently?
Byzantine Empire dictated policies
Mountains resulted in isolation of these city states
Foreign invaders introduced new philosophies
Civil wars raged
47
In China, civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of
Hinduism
Islam
Animism
Confucianism
48
A major goal of the Counter Reformation was to
Reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
Reduce authority of absolute monarchs
Encourage new ideas in science
Compromise with European Protestants
49
A common goal of Philip II of Spain and Louis XIV of France was to
promote political revolutions
spread Calvinism
maintain absolute power
isolate their nations
50
Urban Planning, Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, monsoons
Nile
Euprates
Indus
Tigris
51
Confucianism in traditional China served to
Create ethnic unrest
maintain social order
Emphasize material wealth
Support democratic government
52
Why did ancient civilizations settle near the Indus, Nile, Tigris and Euphrates?
They provided power for industries
They provided recreation
They aided in exploration of new territories
they provided a source of fresh water and good farmland
53
polytheistic, reincarnation, Vedas, caste system
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
54
In Europe during the Middle Ages increases in trade and commerce resulted in
Decreased economic rivalry between kings
an end of Feudalism
Lower living standards for industrial workers
Increased political power for clergy
55
One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they
died during the Reign of Terror
challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church
protested against the ideas of the Enlightenment
argued against the establishment of a theocratic state
56
During the Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
The establishment of permanent settlements
Dependence on foreign oil
Return to nomadic lifestyle
Rise of hunting as an occupation
57
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the river valley civilizations
Fertile soil
smooth coastlines
vast deserts
High mountains
58
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro show evidence of
Monotheism
Urban planning
Dynastic rule
Social equality
59
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Monotheism
Polytheism
60
The Ancient Romans most significant contribution has been in the area of
Law
Drama
Economics
Poetry