World History Comprehensive Flashcard

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Black Death on feudalism in Europe? Options: It strengthened feudalism, It had no effect on feudalism, It contributed to the end of feudalism, It introduced feudalism

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It contributed to the end of feudalism

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What was the primary cause of the Great Schism (split) in the Catholic Church? Options: Disagreements over religious doctrine, Political conflicts between Eastern and Western Europe, Economic disputes, Language barriers

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Political conflicts between Eastern and Western Europe

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How did the Columbian Exchange impact the Old and New Worlds?

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It led to the exchange of goods, crops, and diseases between continents.

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What was the main reason European nations adopted mercantilism? Options: To promote free trade, To accumulate wealth through a favorable balance of trade, To reduce government control over the economy, To encourage imports over exports

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To accumulate wealth through a favorable balance of trade

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Which civilization is credited with developing the first known alphabet? Options: Egyptians, Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans

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Phoenicians

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What was the primary factor that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire? Options: Natural disasters, Economic prosperity, Barbarian invasions, Technological advancements

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Barbarian invasions

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What was the main purpose of the Crusades? Options: To promote trade, To spread democracy, To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control, To explore new territories

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To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control

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How did the printing press contribute to the Protestant Reformation?

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It allowed for rapid dissemination of reformist ideas.

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What was the primary motivation for European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries? Options: Scientific curiosity, Religious conversion, Economic gain and new trade routes, Population pressure

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Economic gain and new trade routes

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Which empire was known for its extensive road system and efficient postal service in ancient times?

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Persian Empire