Review for Final questions Part 1(27questions)

From the first century B.C. until the 7th century A.D., the Kingdom of Axum was a powerful empire in eastern Africa along the Red Sea. Which of the following factors contributed to Axum's rise in power?

• It was the most technologically advanced society at the time.

• It was the home of a large university and many scholars came there to study.

• It was located on an important trade route linking the Roman Empire with India.

• It was able to conquer neighboring civilizations because of its strong military.

According to Shinto beliefs, all elements, including the sun, trees, rocks, and animals, have a kami. Which of the following best describes a kami?

• spiritual guru

• Jewish prophet

• high priest

• nature spirit

What was one of the results of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

• Mali expanded its borders west to be nearer to Mecca.

• Mali became more well-known internationally.

• Mali became an important destination for Muslim pilgrimages.

• Mali began trading directly with the Middle East.

What did the Aztecs build in order to worship their gods?

• stadiums

• temple-pyramids

• cathedrals

• mosques

During the Reformation, there was a great amount of conflict in Europe between Catholics and Protestants. This conflict caused Catholic leaders to begin the Counter Reformation, which

• changed many of the Catholic Church's teachings on Christianity.

• organized a council of different Christian leaders to resolve their differences.

• declared that science and enlightenment were the enemies of Christianity.

• reformed many of the major abuses that were in the Catholic Church.

Increasing trade between European countries and their colonies contributed to the development of

• capitalism.

• fascism.

• feudalism.

• socialism.

Kublai Khan was successful in which of the following during his time as the Great Khan?

• He united the Mongol tribes into a single empire and conquered neighboring lands.

• He conquered the last of the Song Dynasty and brought China under Mongol rule.

• He agreed to share power with other Khans in order to rule more territory in Asia.

• He completed successful invasions of Japan, Vietnam, and the Korean peninsula.

• Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, improved the telescope

• defended the idea of heliocentrism, the idea that that the Earth revolves around the sun

• was placed under house arrest for challenging the teachings of the Catholic Church

Which of these people is described in the box above?

• Descartes

• Kepler

• Newton

• Galileo

John Calvin was an important figure during the Protestant Reformation. Which of these religious beliefs did Calvin preach?

• Any who choose to worship God will experience life after death.

• Every person is born a sinner and only some are saved by God.

• Only those who attend church are able to make it to heaven.

• Every man is born with the ability to choose his path in life.

Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?

• Islam's influence expanded into China.

• Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.

• Trade along the Silk Road increased.

• The four khanates rejoined to form one empire.