World History Exam Review (First Semester)

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Which writing system, the oldest known, was developed by the Mesopotamians?

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cuneiform

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What were the two main Urban cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

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The period characterized by an interest in classical Greek and Roman literature, art, culture and civic virtue.

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Renaissance

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Which German monk and professor of theology helped to start the Protestant Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Which Protestant reformer taught the doctrine of predestination? Options: Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, Henry VIII

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John Calvin

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This African emperor of Mali embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 to fulfill one of the Five Pillars of Islam and forged new ties with other Islamic countries by spending huge amounts of gold. Who was he?

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Mansa Musa

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This commodity was particularly important for trade in West Africa.

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salt

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Which of the following phrases best describes Hammurabi's law code? Options: “Do not do unto others as you would not have done to you”, “The beginning of Wisdom is to fear God”, “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”, “The end justifies the means”

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“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

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The belief in many gods is known as ____________.

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Polytheism

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This group migrated throughout Africa, constantly searching for new agricultural areas and spreading their culture, customs, and language.

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The Bantu People