World History - Fall 2024 Final Exam Review

Which empire was known for its use of advanced military technology and gunpowder weapons?

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

Who was known as "The Sun King" and embodied absolute monarchy in France?

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

• Charles I

• James I

What was the primary religion of the Mughal Empire's rulers?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Who held the real political power in Tokugawa Japan?

• The Shogun

• The Emperor

• The Daimyo

• The Samurai

What famous Chinese admiral led expeditions throughout Asia and Africa?

• Zheng He

• Marco Polo

• Kublai Khan

• Ming Hai

What does the term "Renaissance" literally mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Reform

• Renewal

Where did enslaved people primarily work in the Americas?

• Plantations

• Factories

• Mines

• Cities

What made Leonardo da Vinci a "Renaissance Man"?

• His multiple talents and skills

• His wealth

• His religious devotion

• His noble birth

What was a major consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

• The emergence of multiple Christian denominations

• The strengthening of papal authority

• The end of organized religion in Europe

• The unification of all Christian churches

What was the most devastating impact of Columbus's arrival on Native Americans?

• Disease

• Warfare

• Slavery

• Cultural changes