WH Final Exam Review

Using the timeline and the options provided below, which event occured at spot A (220 BC)?

• The Enlightenment begins.

• The Maya vanish from Chichen Itza.

• The Black Plague Sweeps Europe.

• Construction on the Great Wall of China begins.

Using the timeline and the options provided below, which event occured at spot B (537 AD)?

• The Enlightenment begins.

• The Maya vanish from Chichen Itza.

• Construction on the Great Wall of China begins.

• The Hagia Sophia is built in Istanbul/Constantinople.

Using the timeline and the options provided below, which event occured at spot C (800 AD)?

• The Enlightenment begins.

• The Maya vanish from Chichen Itza.

• The Black Plague Sweeps Europe.

• Construction on the Great Wall of China begins.

Using the timeline and the options provided below, which event occured at spot D (1347 AD)?

• The Black Plague Sweeps Europe.

• Construction on the Great Wall of China begins.

• The Hagia Sophia is built in Istanbul/Constantinople.

Using the timeline and the options provided below, which event occured at spot E (1685 AD)?

• The Enlightenment begins.

• The Maya vanish from Chichen Itza.

• Construction on the Great Wall of China begins.

• The Hagia Sophia is built in Istanbul/Constantinople.

Who was Emperor Liu Hsiu, and how did he influence ancient China?

• He was a famous philosopher who wrote influential books about Confucianism
• He was a powerful emperor who conquered neighboring countries to expand China's territory
• He was a key figure in the Han Dynasty who established a stable and prosperous government.

What was West Africa like before the slave trade?

• West Africa was a region of poverty and underdevelopment.
• West Africa was a region of diverse societies, vibrant trade networks, and rich cultural traditions.
• West Africa wasa region of political instability and excessive military conflict.

What is Ramadan?

• A type of dance popular in Europe
• A holiday celebrated in China
• A month-long time of prayer and fasting for Muslims

The fall of Rome was caused by

• The Crusades
• The slave trade
• The invasion of barbarian tribes

Where did Islam originate?

• Florence
• Mecca
• Bejing