Review Questions

Which number shows the location of the Alps?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Which route shows the expansion beyond the Arabian Peninsula of the religion that began in Mecca?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Which factor contributed to the growth of the city of Djenne?

• A. the opening of the Silk Road
• B. the spread of Arabic learning
• C. the start of European exploration
• D. the expansion of the Mongol Empire

How did the development of the Gutenberg printing press change European society during the Renaissance?

• A. Ideas spread more quickly across Europe.
• B. Church officials encouraged people to study the Bible.
• C. Merchant guilds started schools to increase literacy among their members.
• D. Cartographers gained the ability to create more accurate maps.

About 405 AD, the Japanese court officially adopted the Chinese writing system. During the sixth century, Buddhism was introduced. These two events revolutionized Japanese culture and marked the beginning of along period of Chinese cultural influence. What is being shown?

• A. invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty
• B. overseas expansion of China
• C. location of the Yangtze River in China
• D. diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula

Which statement best explains why Japan became a more military society during the 12th century?

• A. The feudal society collapsed due to civil war.
• B. The samurai united to revolt against the government.
• C The emperor was overthrown as a result of a foreign invasion.
• D. The warrior class developed a code of conduct that emphasized loyalty.

Study the source and answer the question. Art of the Renaissance __________?____________ • Leonardo da Vinci — Mona Lisa • Michelangelo — The Sistine Chapel Which idea best completes the source?

• A. Used bright colors in paintings
• B. Increased use of religious symbols
• C. Increased realism of human figures
• D. Used indoor settings for backgrounds

Which actions contributed to Kublai Khan’s control of the Yuan Empire?

• A. reorganizing the military and rebuilding the Great Wall
• B. creating social equality and redistributing lands
• C. respecting all religions and allowing cultural diversity
• D. favoring Confucianism and using the civil service exams

• The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai thrived on the wealth of gold. • Cities were established for the trade of gold and salt. • Timbuktu became an economic and cultural center. Which conclusion is best supported by the source?

• A. African rulers limited the manufacture of finished goods.
• B. Trans-Saharan trade routes helped maintain regional commerce.
• C. African rulers limited trade with overseas nations.
• D. Trans-Saharan trade routes were controlled by nomadic warlords.

How did the attack by the Spanish Armada influence England under the reign of Elizabeth I?

• A. England changed from Protestantism to Catholicism.
• B. Queen Elizabeth I married King Philip II of Spain.
• C. The Tudor dynasty assumed control of the Spanish throne.
• D. England emerged as a Protestant power in Europe.