World History PDOL 3 Review

​World History PDOL 3 Review

Multiple Choice

The concept of the “divine right of kings” supports which political system?

• Oligarchy

• Limited Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy

Multiple Choice

What is the political and legal impact of the ideas contained in the Code of Hammurabi, the Ten Commandments, and the Magna Carta?

• Codes of law hold all people responsible for their actions.

• It is the government’s job to punish people as they see fit.

• One’s position in society is determined by birth and cannot be changed.

• Only wealthy people are held above the law.

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the signing of the Magna Carta?

• It limited the power of the monarchy by requiring the king to consult the nobles before raising taxes.

• It increased the power of the king by creating an absolute monarchy.

• It required a high standard of moral conduct and scientific thinking.

• It decreased the power of the nobility by limiting their access to trials by juries and other legal protections.

Multiple Choice

An Islamic law requiring women to wear the hijab (head covering) is an example of what influence?

• Sharia Law

• The Ten Commandments

• A

  Caste Social System

• Military authority

Multiple Choice

  Study the table and answer the question

Effects of the Crusades

·    Lessened the power of the Pope

·    Weakened the feudal nobility

·    Increased the power of kings

·          ?    

Which statement best completes the table about the effects of the Crusades on Europe?

• Started the Renaissance in Italy

• Improved Christian and Muslim diplomacy

• Expanded trade between Europe and Southeast Asia

• Brought Medieval society to an end

Multiple Choice

Although the Crusaders failed to win permanent control over the Holy Land, the wars —

• increased trade and knowledge of other cultures

• gave Christian nations control of North African trade

• eliminated religious persecution of Jews in the Holy Land

• ended Muslim control of southern Spain

Multiple Choice

I.         ?      

A.  Crusades

B.  Black Death

C.  100 Years War

Which heading best completes the outline?

• Birth of the British Empire

• Political influence of the Catholic Church

• Events that contributed to the end of Medieval Europe

• Development of trade between European nations

Multiple Choice

Effects of the Black Death

·    Approximately one-third of the population died

·    Old manorial system crumbled

·    Trade declined and prices increased

·    Peasants demanded higher wages

·    Medieval society was disrupted

Based on the list, what is the best conclusion regarding the impact of the Black Death on Europe?

• Social classes became more important and rigid throughout Europe.

• The peasant class benefited from the decrease in population because it created labor shortages.

• The plague increased the Catholic Church’s power across Europe.

• The economy of European nations stabilized because limited goods caused higher prices.

Multiple Select

What did the development of the Silk Road lead to? Select TWO correct answers.

• Cloth and weapons from the Mediterranean arriving in West Africa

• Expanding trade and cultural exchange between Asia and Europe

• Conflicts that prevented cultural diffusion between India and China

• Islam spread from regions in North Africa to China

• Buddhist ideas extended through Africa, Europe and India

      

Multiple Choice

What did the China Silk Road and the African Gold-Salt route have in common?

• Both were built and controlled by the Roman army.

• Both were reserved for use by the military to disperse soldiers.

• Both were extensive trade routes that connected markets and trade centers.

• Both were connected to areas with similar political and religious ideologies.