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A World History Midterm Exam Review - 9th grade. #worldhistory
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1
The Caste System is related to what culture?
India
Mesopotamia
Assyria
China
2
Martin Luther's 95 Thesis argued what?
The Muslims must convert to Chrisitanity.
Indulgences should be eliminated from the Church.
The Catholic Church needs to be abolished.
A new kind of Christianity was needed to replace Catholicism
3
The Byzantine Empire is another name for what?
Eastern Roman Empire
Mongol Russia
Gupta Indian Empire
Persian Empire
4
What did the ancient civilizations in Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia have in common?
They were all nomads
They all had similar government structures.
They all had writing systems
They were all located near rivers
5
Which was NOT a condition of the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
Foreigners (Barbarians) in important military positions.
Poor leadership
Pressure for more democratic reforms
Mass migration of many foreign groups of people.
6
My favorite thing about Mr. Shuck is....
His spectacular good looks.
His great leadership skills.
His amazingly impressive intelligence.
His superhuman strength and power.
7
The Formation of the Church of England happened primary due to....
King Henry VIII supported Martin Luther.
King Henry VIII wanted to conquer France.
King Henry VIII wanted a divorce.
King Henry VIII wanting to reform Catholic practices.
8
The Pax Romana was...
A set of religious beliefs in the Roman Republic.
A special law condemning the actions of Julius Caesar.
A Roman highway that allowed travel throughout Italy.
A period of peace and power during the Empire.
9
What is a modern day example of direct democracy?
The Electoral College
Citizens voting YES or NO on an issue
Representatives in the Senate
The Separation of Powers.
10
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have what in common?
They were the official religions of major Empires.
They share the same God
The divinity of Jesus Christ
Religious persecution in medieval Europe.
11
What are the 12 Tables in the Roman Republic
Laws giving rights to the Plebians.
The proclamation establishing the Empire.
The declaration that overthrew the Kings.
The law that legalized the war against Carthage.
12
The Crusades changed Europe because....
The Pope became the unquestioned leader of Christendom.
Interaction with the East led to increased trade.
The Christians had lots of new conquered territory to settle
The victorious Kings were able to become dominate at home.
13
The Swahili civilization is a mixture between what 2 cultures?
Arab & Bantu
Egyptian & Arab
Mali & Songhai
Roman & Bantu
14
How does Shia (Shiite) Islam differ from Sunni Islam?
Shias believe the Caliph should be from Muhhammed's family.
Shias don't believe in an afterlife.
Only Shias believe in praying facing Mecca.
Shias believe Allah is one of many Gods.
15
Which is NOT a pillar of Islam?
The is no God but Allah.
Give money to charity.
Muhammad is the savior.
Pilgrimage to Mecca
16
What areas did the Mongols NOT conquer?
China
Islamic Caliphate
Japan
Russia
17
Which is not a characteristic of a civilization?
Record Keeping
Complex Institutions
Strong Military
Specialized Workers
18
Niccolo Machiavelli would probably agree with what?
A good king should treat his people well.
Excessive brutality will cause rebellion.
It is a ruler's responsibility to be a pious Christian.
It is better to be feared than loved.
19
What is a theocracy?
Rule by monarch
Rule by religious figures
Rule by elites
Rule by republican values
20
What is an oligarchy?
Rule by one divinely appointed king.
Rule by a few elites.
Rule by priests and religious figures.
Rule by democratic vote.
21
Why were the Mongols so successful?
Large mineral resources like gold.
Diplomatic treaties with foreign powers.
Nomadic lifestyle perfect for warfare.
The early use of gunpowder.
22
How did the 100 Years War help bring about the end of the Middle Ages?
Joan of Arc argued for religious reforms.
It brought stability to the French throne.
new weapons that were more "democratic"
England became dominate throughout Europe.
23
Which is not an important pillar of Buddhism?
Nirvana
Four Noble Truths
Pray Five Times a Day
Eightfold Path
24
Example of a law from Hamarrabbi's Code?
No Egyptians allowed
No taxation without representation
Eye for an eye
Freedom of speech
25
Which of the following civilizations had a Monotheistic religion?
Roman Republic
Ancient Greece
Islamic Caliphate
Early Indian Civilization
26
Which country is not associated with Buddishm?
China
Japan
India
Russia
27
What was a result of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
The decline of Islam in Europe.
The conversion of Mali to Islam
The destruction of the Songhai Empire.
Increased European attention on Africa.
28
What was a result of the Mongol Empire?
New military knowledge and strategy
Increased communication and trade between Europe and Asia
Mongolian religion became dominate.
Spread of Mongol culture.
29
What was a possible cause of the Black Death?
poor diets and lack of healthy food.
Cultural Isolation from of countries
Increased trade and interaction.
Increased Warfare and unsanitary conditions.
30
What was involved in the Neolithic Revolution?
Agriculture
Greece vs. Persia
End of the Roman Monarchy
New class of metal
31
What impact did the fall of Rome have on Europe?
The rise of independent nation-states.
Increased learning and scholarship.
More democracy
More Overseas discoveries
32
Alexander the Great was important because...
He instituted democratic reforms in Athens.
Overthrew the Kings of Rome and founded the Republic.
Died without an heir.
Spread Greek culture to many far-away lands.
33
Which civilization was NOT involved in the West African Gold-Salt trade?
Songhai
Mali
Ghana
Swahili
