WH Midterm Fall 24 Review part1

Which civilizations thrived due to river flooding?

• Greek and Roman

• Egyptian, Indus, and Mesopotamian

• Chinese and Indian

• Sumerian and Babylonian

What was a significant achievement during the Golden Age of India?

• The invention of the wheel

• The concept of zero

• The development of democracy

• The spread of Christianity

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A famous Greek philosopher

• The founder of Buddhism

• An Egyptian pharaoh

• A Roman emperor

What did footbinding in Asia symbolize?

• The strength of women

• The perceived inferiority of women

• The equality of genders

• The power of the emperor

What are Roman legacies known for?

• The invention of the wheel

• The spread of Christianity and the rule of law

• The development of the first written language

• The creation of the first democracy

What was the role of women in Rome?

• They had equal rights as men

• They were primarily warriors

• They had limited freedoms like owning property

• They were the main religious leaders

What facilitated the rapid expansion of Islam?

• Trade networks linking the Muslim Middle East with Africa and Southeast Asia

• Military conquests in Europe

• Cultural exchanges with China

• Agricultural advancements

What institution dominated land ownership during the Middle Ages?

• Catholic Church

• Feudal Lords

• Monarchies

• Guilds

What was a significant effect of the Black Death?

• Decreased population and increased bargaining power for peasants

• Increased trade with Asia

• Strengthened the Catholic Church

• Led to the Renaissance

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• To liberate the Holy Land from Muslim control

• To expand trade routes

• To convert Eastern Europe

• To establish new colonies