world history review to 10/14

What was the primary economic system in medieval Europe known as?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

Identify the holy book of Islam.

• Bible

• Torah

• Quran

• Vedas

Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• South America

Match the following world religions with their place of origin: 1. Buddhism 2. Christianity 3. Hinduism 4. Islam

• 1-India, 2-Middle East, 3-India, 4-Middle East

• 1-China, 2-Europe, 3-India, 4-Middle East

• 1-India, 2-Europe, 3-India, 4-Middle East

• 1-China, 2-Middle East, 3-India, 4-Europe

Explain the role of a vassal in the feudal system.

• A vassal was a landowner who provided military service to a lord in exchange for protection and land.

• A vassal was a peasant who worked the land for a lord.

• A vassal was a merchant who traded goods between manors.

• A vassal was a religious leader who oversaw spiritual matters.

Analyze the impact of the rise of Islam on trade in the Middle Ages.

• It isolated the Middle East from other regions.

• It led to the decline of trade routes.

• It facilitated the growth of trade networks across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

• It had no significant impact on trade.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the feudal system?

• Centralized government

• Decentralized power with local lords

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Industrial economy

What is the significance of Mecca in Islam?

• It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba.

• It is the location of the first mosque.

• It is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

• It is the site of the Prophet Muhammad's death.

Describe the geographical feature that separates Europe and Asia.

• The Andes Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Himalayas

Evaluate the influence of geography on the development of early civilizations.

• Geography had no influence on early civilizations.

• Geography determined the availability of resources and trade routes, influencing settlement and growth.

• Geography only affected the climate of early civilizations.

• Geography was irrelevant to the development of early civilizations.