WORLD HISTORY SEMESTER 1

The Protestant Reformation was critical to the Enlightenment because it

• it convinced the French to support the United States

• helped scientists prove Copernican theory

• exposed the corruption of the church

• encouraged people to re-write the bible

Which of the following is NOT a reason countries took over other nations?

• Natural Resources

• New markets to sell products

• Acquisition of land

• A desire to learn about other cultures

What is the Hindu belief in Karma?

• that one's actions determine one's fate
• that people should worship only one god
• that a child should always obey their parents
• that a woman should always wear a head scarf when she goes out of the house

How are the Five Pillars in Islam and ten commandments in Christianity similar?

• Guide for the afterlife
• Guide for praying towards Mecca
• Guide for moral and ethical living
• Guide for achieving God's forgiveness

What geographic characteristic did early civilizations have in common?

• River valleys where the water was constant
• Coastal marshes with a plentiful supply of fish
• Mountain slopes which were well watered by snow runoff
• Open grassland areas with intermittent rainfall

We are all born with these because we are human beings.

• Separation of powers

• Natural Rights

• Checks and balances

• Indulgences

This is an economic system where the government controls the market.

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Mixed Economy

• Traditional Economy

The Study of past events is called ______.

• History
• Sociology
• Geography
• Political Science

Many Ancient civilizations practiced what type of religion?

• Monotheism
• Polytheism
• Buddhism
• Hinduism

Which civilization did not specialize in farming?

• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Rome
• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Mesopotamia