WorksheetsTest #4 Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 34mins
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1.
The idea that all people are born with the natural rights of life, liberty and property is most directly associated with the writings of
a)
John Locke
b)
Baron de Montesquieu
c)
Jacques-Benigne Bossuet
d)
Thomas Hobbes
2.
The heliocentric model of the universe developed by Copernicus and Galileo was considered heresy during their lives because it
a)
linked astronomy to the teachings of Muhammad
b)
supported the world view of the ancient Greeks
c)
challenged the secular power of absolute monarchs
d)
conflicted with the official doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church
3.
Niccolò Machiavelli in The Prince and Thomas Hobbes in Leviathan both advocated that a ruler should
a)
obtain power from a social contract with the governed
b)
place the needs of subjects first
c)
apply Christian teachings to all decisions
d)
employ absolute power to maintain order in the areas under their rule
4.
One way the Incas adapted their environment was by
a)
building a network of roads through the mountains
b)
growing rice as a major agricultural product
c)
establishing an encomienda system
d)
creating floating gardens
5.
A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations
a)
relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
b)
adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques
c)
carried on extensive food trade with each other
d)
relied on a single-crop economy
6.
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
a)
the ability of civilizations to adapt to their region’s physical geography
b)
slash-and-burn farming techniques
c)
Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of agriculture
d)
colonial economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations
7.
Which statement about the Aztec and Inca civilizations is a fact rather than an opinion?
a)
The Incas had a culture that was superior to the Aztec culture.
b)
Inca temples and Aztec calendars are the best examples of advanced science and technology.
c)
Religion, art, and science were better in Aztec and Inca cities than they were in European cities.
d)
Both the Incas and the Aztecs had large urban areas with governmental and religious buildings.
8.
Which conclusion about Incan society could be drawn from the map?
a)
Their trade depended on many seaports.
b)
Tropical climatic conditions existed throughout the empire.
c)
An extensive road system connected all parts of the Empire for trade.
d)
A similar language unified the Inca civilization.
9.
... At Tenochtitlán, the Aztecs perfected an unusual method of farming. They built huge rafts, covered them with earth, and floated them on the lake. On these chinampas, or "floating islands," they grew enough maize and vegetables to feed their expanding population comfortably. Eventually roots from the tree rafts attached themselves to the bottom of the shallow lake to become permanent foundations for buildings....
Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this passage?
Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this passage?
a)
The Aztecs terraced the land.
b)
Large plantations provided food for the markets.
c)
Environmental adaptation aided economic development.
d)
The Aztecs were limited to subsistence farming.
10.
One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the
a)
Congo River Basin
b)
Sahara Desert
c)
Great Rift Valley
d)
Arabian Sea
11.
Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300s is evidence that
a)
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
b)
European culture was superior to the cultures of western Africa
c)
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
d)
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
12.
Which movement of African people was primarily caused by changes in climate and vegetation?
a)
migration of the Bantu people out of West Africa in 1000 B.C.
b)
journey of Mansa Musa’s followers to Mecca in 1324
c)
resettlement of the Zulus within South Africa in 1843
d)
flight of the Tutsis from Rwanda in 1994
13.
Which statement about the Sahara is most closely associated with the West African civilizations of Ghana and Mali?
a)
Irrigation systems made it possible to farm in the Sahara.
b)
Salt mined in the Sahara was exchanged for gold.
c)
Oases in the Sahara served as their capital cities.
d)
The Sahara prevented the spread of Islam to the region.
14.
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their
a)
exchanges with Indian ports
b)
direct access to the Arabian Sea
c)
control of trade routes
d)
abundance of diamonds
15.
What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great?
a)
Russia was weakened by French invasions.
b)
Catholicism was adopted as the state religion.
c)
The Duma was reformed and the serfs were freed.
d)
Russia borrowed Western ideas and expanded its territories.
16.
In Western Europe, which development caused the other three?
a)
decline of trade
b)
fall of Rome
c)
breakdown of central government
d)
rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
17.
The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by
a)
a decentralized political system
b)
religious diversity
c)
an increased emphasis on education
d)
the development of a wealthy middle class
18.
The terms Bushido, samurai, and daimyo are most closely associated with which group in Japanese history?
a)
emperors
b)
warriors
c)
merchants
d)
peasants
19.
Which statement about cultural diffusion in Asia is most accurate?
a)
Byzantine traders brought the Justinian Code to China.
b)
Indian monks brought Islam to the Middle East.
c)
Roman legions introduced Christianity to India.
d)
Chinese ideas and practices spread into Korea and Japan.
20.
Louis XIV and Peter the Great would most likely agree with the expression
a)
“government should leave businesses alone”
b)
“all men are created with natural rights"
c)
“do not question government authority”
d)
“countries should settle differences without war”
21.
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
a)
flooded rice paddies
b)
terraced fields
c)
clear-cut rain forests
d)
expansive plantations
22.
Which phrase best completes this graphic organizer?
a)
Building thousands of miles of roads
b)
Maintenance of a large naval fleet
c)
Establishment of a national library filled with hundreds of books
d)
Reliance on camel caravans
23.
What is the best title for this graphic organizer?
a)
Features of Hellenistic Culture
b)
Achievements in Medieval Europe
c)
Developments in Czarist Russia
d)
Characteristics of Maya Civilization
24.
Which idea was shared by the ancient Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?
a)
practicing rituals to please the gods
b)
equality among the social classes
c)
direct democracy
d)
monotheism
25.
A study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of Latin America would show that these civilizations
a)
developed advanced and complex societies before the arrival of the Europeans
b)
established extensive trade with Pacific Rim nations
c)
were strongly influenced by their contact with Asian and African civilizations
d)
were relatively large, but not well organized
26.
Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?
a)
Middle Ages → Renaissance → Ancient Greece → Roman Empire
b)
Renaissance → Ancient Greece → Roman Empire → Middle Ages
c)
Roman Empire → Middle Ages → Renaissance → Ancient Greece
d)
Ancient Greece → Roman Empire → Middle Ages → Renaissance
27.
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
a)
promoting social mobility
b)
reviving and preserving learning
c)
serving the spiritual needs of society
d)
maintaining economic self-sufficiency
28.
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I. ____
A. Decentralized governments
B. Widespread usage of manorialism
C. Increased power of the Roman Catholic Church
I. ____
A. Decentralized governments
B. Widespread usage of manorialism
C. Increased power of the Roman Catholic Church
a)
Results of the Spanish Reconquista
b)
Essential Traits of the Italian City-States
c)
Characteristics of Feudal Europe
d)
Outcomes of the Glorious Revolution
29.
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
a)
Twelve Tables
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Act of Supremacy
d)
Balfour Declaration
30.
What was a final outcome of the Crusades?
a)
The Seljuk Turks conquered Spain.
b)
Jerusalem remained under the control of Muslims.
c)
Charlemagne established the Frankish Empire.
d)
The pope became the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
31.
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
a)
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.
b)
God selects those to be saved.
c)
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.
d)
A person's life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.
32.
In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
a)
from the Americas to Asia
b)
from Asia to Europe
c)
from Africa to Southeast Asia
d)
from Europe to the Americas
33.
One way in which Pax Romana and Pax Mongolia are similar is that both were characterized by
a)
political stability
b)
unifying religious institutions
c)
representative forms of government
d)
social equality for men and women
34.
The leadership of Genghis Khan and excellent horsemanship skills all contributed directly to the
a)
collapse of Silk Road trade
b)
collapse of Silk Road trade
c)
beginning of European exploration
d)
rise of the Mongol Empire
35.
Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades?
a)
Most Muslims converted to Christianity.
b)
Muslims attacked and conquered Constantinople.
c)
Muslims defended Jerusalem because it was sacred to them.
d)
Many Muslims visited Europe for the first time to obtain luxury goods.
36.
In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
a)
from Europe to the Americas
b)
from Africa to Southeast Asia
c)
from Asia to Europe
d)
from the Americas to Asia
37.
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
a)
God selects those to be saved.
b)
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.
c)
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.
d)
A person's life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.
38.
One way Martin Luther and Henry VIII were similar is that they were
a)
Latin American revolutionary leaders
b)
Reformation leaders
c)
Impressionist painters
d)
divine right monarchs
39.
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
a)
Italian Renaissance
b)
Protestant Reformation
c)
Scientific Revolution
d)
Glorious Revolution
40.
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the
a)
decline in religious unity
b)
increased power of the Catholic pope
c)
increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
d)
reduction in religious wars
41.
The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by
a)
supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution
b)
supporting the rule of Ivan the Terrible
c)
ending the reign of Catherine the Great
d)
isolating Russia from western Europe during the early Renaissance
42.
Which scientist is most directly associated with formulating this view of the solar system?
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Descartes
c)
Copernicus
d)
Newton
43.
Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?
a)
port on the water route to East Asia
b)
major urban and industrial center on the Silk Road
c)
commercial and cultural center of West Africa
d)
inland city of the Hanseatic League
44.
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
a)
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
b)
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
c)
encourage new ideas in science and philosophy throughout Europe
d)
compromise with European Protestants
45.
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
a)
Religious unity declines throughout Europe.
b)
The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins.
c)
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases.
d)
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.
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