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Fall 2017 S1 Review
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philosophy that focuses on human interests or values (linked to secularism and individualism)
humanism
Lutheranism
Renaissance
individualism
2
Which ancient civilization?
Ancient China (Yellow & Yangtze Rivers)
Indus River Valley (Indus River)
Ancient Egypt (Nile River)
Mesopotamia (Tigris & Euphrates Rivers)
3
This epidemic of plague killed almost 1/3 of the total population of Europe
The Great Famine
Hundred Years' War
Black Death
The Crusades
4
What is a phalanx?
an invention of the Zhou Dynasty
the battle tactic of making a wall of shields
an ancient writing system from Mesopotamia
creature from Greek mythology
5
Which Roman leader was assassinated by members of the Roman Senate?
Pompey the Great
Socrates
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
6
An ancient Greek philosopher created what method of teaching based on question-and-answer?
Aristotelian method
Machiavellian method
Socratic method
Platonic method
7
One of the world's earliest sets of laws, created by a Babylonian king
Socratic Method
the Twelve Tables
the Analects
Hammurabi's Code
8
Which Greek city-state developed a form of direct democracy?
Sparta
Athens
Argos
Macedonia
9
What is "prehistory"?
ancient civilizations
another word for "BC"
the study of human society
the time before writing was developed
10
Which time period?
Renaissance
Classical
Medieval
11
Which of the following are cultural advancements made during the Hellenistic Age?
all of these
more rights for women
mathematical advancements
improved medical practices
12
What is the Silk Road?
central road in the city of Rome
ceremonial carpet used by Chinese emperors
road connecting England and Rome
network of trade routes existing for more than 1000 years
13
What does the term Renaissance mean?
review
holy war
reconquering
rebirth
14
Which religion spread through Africa along trade routes?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
15
Whose conquests were responsible for spreading Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the Great
Genghis Khan
Darius I
Julius Caesar
16
What was NOT a major result of the Protestant Reformation?
split Christian church into Protestants and Catholics
the execution of the Pope
reduced the authority of the Catholic Church
religious wars
17
Who was Confucius?
ancient Greek leader who fought at the Battle of Thermopylae
Chinese teacher who made a philosophy based on Golden Rule
Greek philosopher who a created teaching method
ancient emperor of China during Qin Dynasty
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person who is cunning, scheming, and deceptive or dishonest
machiavellian
secular
Protestant
individualism
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Which time period?
Renaissance
Classical
Medieval
20
What was the document listing Martin Luther's demands for changes in the Catholic Church?
The Iliad
95 Theses
The Prince
The Analects
21
The Fall of Rome marked the beginning of which time period?
the Renaissance
the Reformation
the Hellenistic Age
the Middle Ages
22
philosophy that religion should be separate from government, social and political life
idealism
secularism
atheism
monotheism
23
Who was the prophet of God who founded Islam?
Dalai Lama
Muhammad
the Buddha
Jesus Christ
24
What helped to cause the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?
conquest & expansion of Roman territory
invasions by barbarian tribes
the spread of Islam
all of these
25
How did the Catholic Church impact life in the Middle Ages?
supported the Crusades
help create the Holy Roman Empire
influence people's moral and social lives
all of these
26
Which of the following, by Leonardo da Vinci, is perhaps the most famous painting in the world?
Mona Lisa
La Pieta
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Dogs Playing Poker
27
How did the Sahara Desert affect trade in Africa?
it was fertile farmland
it was a tourist destination
it was a barrier to trade
it was helpful to transportation
28
Who was Genghis Khan?
Mongol leader who built the largest land empire in history
ancient Persian king who created an early code of laws
African king who went on a pilgrimage to Mecca
ancient Chinese leader who built the Great Wall
29
What form of government developed in the city-state of Athens?
direct democracy
communism
anarchy
socialism
30
Military expeditions to regain the Holy Land from the Muslims
The Crusades
Hundred Years' War
Black Death
Holy Roman Empire
31
Which of the following did NOT spread along African trade routes?
Islam
Buddhism
Swahili language
32
What are the five duties that every Muslim is supposed to carry out?
the Acts of Contrition
the Five Pillars
the Gospels
indulgences
33
Which of the following regions/countries was conquered by the Mongols?
Germany
China
Portugal
England
34
Which was NOT one of Martin Luther's teachings?
Pope is the highest authority on God
humans are equal in the eyes of God
Bible is the ultimate authority
salvation by faith alone
35
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
man's transition from nomadic to agrarian society
the split in the Christian church
the invention of bronze tools
a peasant revolt in Medieval Europe
36
Which Macedonian leader defeated the Persian Empire?
Xerxes
Julius Caesar
Genghis Khan
Alexander the Great
37
All of the following civilizations developed in Mesopotamia EXCEPT
Persians
Sumerians
Egyptians
Babylonians
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Which ancient civilization?
Ancient Egypt (Nile River)
Mesopotamia (Tigris & Euphrates Rivers)
Indus River Valley (Indus River)
Ancient China (Yellow & Yangtze Rivers)
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What were indulgences?
tasty desserts
permits allowing priests to marry
pardons for sins sold by the church
a way for priests to reach higher office
40
How did Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?
Featured realistic-looking figures
All of these
Used perspective
Used realistic light & shading
41
Which of the following religions originated in the Middle East?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
All of the above
42
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of settling near a river?
Rivers were geographic barriers to trade
Rivers flooded, making the soil more fertile
Rivers provided transportation
Rivers were a good source of water and fish
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The sharing of ideas, beliefs, values & practices between people and societies
convergence
urban revolution
cultural diffusion
polyglot
44
All of the following are religious holy books EXCEPT
Qu'ran
The Prince
Bible
Torah
45
What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have in common?
they are all polytheistic
they all originated in Europe
they are all monotheistic
their followers were persecuted by the ancient Greeks
46
What was the Renaissance?
time period when Jesus Christ lived
protest movement within the Catholic Church
Golden Age of Greece
rebirth of interest in classical learning and the arts
47
What society did the people of the Renaissance look to for inspiration?
Han Dynasty
Ancient Persians
Islamic Empire
Ancient Greeks and Romans
48
Which of the following was a benefit that the lower classes provided the upper classes?
Taxes
Military service
All of the above
Food
49
Which of these was NOT a cause of the fall of Rome?
invasions from Germanic tribes
social and moral deterioration in Rome
more democracy practiced in the territories
weakness in the economy
50
Which ancient civilization?
Mesopotamia (Tigris & Euphrates Rivers)
Ancient China (Yellow & Yangtze Rivers)
Indus River Valley (Indus River)
Ancient Egypt (Nile River)
51
In which battle did the city-state of Sparta defend Greece against the Persian Empire?
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Agincourt
Battle of Waterloo
52
Serfs were legally bound to the ___________
Castle
Village
Land
Vassal
53
How did the Black Death impact the economy of Europe?
the Roman Empire collapsed
the Church went bankrupt
doctors became wealthy
workers were able to get higher wages
54
Which ancient civilization?
Ancient China (Yellow & Yangtze Rivers)
Indus River Valley (Indus River)
Mesopotamia (Tigris & Euphrates Rivers)
Ancient Egypt (Nile River)
55
What allowed for cultural mixing and led to the creation of the Swahili language in Africa?
spread of Christianity
Alexander the Great's conquests
fall of Rome
trade among African kingdoms
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Who was the African King who made a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Qin Shihuangdi
Mansa Musa
Genghis Khan
Muhammad
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Which time period?
Classical
Renaissance
Medieval
58
Why did feudalism develop?
the Fall of Rome
no strong governments in Europe
the Protestant Reformation
the Black Death
59
Where did the Renaissance begin?
the Middle East
Italy
China
Germany
60
Which term means belief in more than one god?
atheism
secularism
monotheism
polytheism
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Ancient civilizations existed around all of the following rivers EXCEPT
Indus
Nile
Tigris & Euphrates
Thames
62
All of the following describe the Greek city-state of Sparta EXCEPT...
women had more rights than women living in Athens
boys left home at age 7 to begin military training
only men who had served in the military were able to vote
society celebrated the arts and a well-rounded education
63
Which of the following is a quote from Machiavelli's "The Prince"?
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
“It is better for a ruler to be feared than loved”
"Treat others the way you would like to be treated"
"Don't worry, be happy"
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Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
founder of Buddhist religion
Persian general who attacked Greece
ancient Egyptian pharaoh
Renaissance artist
