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.

Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

the Church's belief that salvation is through faith alone

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

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

Based on the quote below from the Code of Hammurabi, which of the following would be true?

the law does not apply the same way for all social classes

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

How did the early Greeks and Romans attempt to understand the forces of nature around them?

created myths about gods and goddesses

Which best describes Empress Theodora's impact on Emperor Justinian's reign over the Byzantine Empire?

She was Justinian's adviser and had immense power

What was true about the Mongol Empire?

it was the largest unified land empire in history

Which places were a part of all 3 triangular trade routes?

New England, New York, and Philadelphia

Which holy book goes with which religion?

Judaism-Torah, Christianity-Bible, Islam-Quran

Which of the following was NOT emphasized in the teachings of Jesus?

when you die, you are reincarnated

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the introduction of Confucianism in Chinese society?

increased social status of merchants

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

Which is true of the Mongol impact on trade?

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

Which is true of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

40% of slaves leaving Africa went to the Caribbean

How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the "Renaissance Man?"

he was painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist

What was Charlemagne known for?

Uniting Western Europe and spreading Christianity

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

helped keep alive knowledge from the classical civilizations

What is the main difference between the Islamic branches of Sunni and Shi'a?

Shi'a believed the caliph should be a relative of Muhammed

What was an important effect of the printing press?

increased literacy and use of the common language (vernacular)

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

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