World History Final

What major contribution did the Phoenicians offer to the ancient world?

• They developed first true alphabet

• They constructed monumental buildings and kept written records

• They united almost all the ancient Middle Eastern countries

• They influenced the development of Christianity and Islam

The Zhou Dynasty of Ancient China introduced the Mandate of Heaven. Which choice best defines this belief?

• The true measure of a leader is their dedication to philosophy, literature, art, scientific inquiry, and democracy.​

• The ruler of China ruled with the blessing of the gods.

• It was the will of the gods to develop a strict caste system.

• Chinese language and culture should be adopted by Western society.

What was the most important resource in feudal Europe?

• Boats

• Slaves

• Land

• Lumber

Why do we use the word "Renaissance" to describe the time following the Middle Ages?

• It occurred after many years of famine

• It signifies the cultural "rebirth" of Europe

• It was a departure from the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century

• It was a period focused on promoting the welfare of others

How did the invention of the printing press contribute to higher rates of education?

• The Catholic church used the profits from printing Bibles to build schools

• The monarchy printed many books, especially Beowulf, to help their citizens learn how to read.

• The printing press was built by illiterate farmers who learned to read as they built the machine

• The printing press made books more affordable and accessible

The Protestant Reformation, started by Martin Luther, rebelled against the teachings of what organization?

• The Catholic Church

• The Lutheran Church

• The German States

• The Holy Roman Empire

Why did Queen Mary fail to convert England back to Catholicism?

• The English were worried about how the return of indulgences would affect the economy.

• Mary lacked public support, due in part to her brutal treatment of Protestants.

• Mary was left handed, which many saw as a sign of the devil.

• She died of tuberculosis before she was able to initiate any nationwide changes.

How did Europeans like Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan shape the Age of Exploration?

• They both made voyages that changed Europe's understanding of the world and ultimately led to European colonization.

• They both fought for Korean Independence during the Spanish Civil War.

• They were both killed by indigenous people, which led to significant wars and hostilities between Hispaniola and the New World.

• They both introduced Christianity to Europe, most of which had previously practiced ancestor worship and various forms of animism.

How did Europeans benefit from the Triangular Trade?

• Europeans brought enslaved Africans to the Americas, where they were used as slave labor to produce goods for Europe.

• Africa brought yams and and turkeys to Europe, which wove cloth and brought textiles to Africa in exchange for vegetable seeds.

• The Americas brought European gold to Africa, which they used to produce European coins for use in the Swiss Bank.

• No choice is correct.

The divine right of kings, the belief that monarchs received their power from and were responsible only to God, was embraced by kings such as England's King James I. Under this system, how would power be distributed?

• All power would belong to the people, who should select their king based on Biblical teachings

• Power would be divided between the Holy Emperor and the king

• All power would belong to the king

• All power would belong to the landowners whom the king rules