WorksheetsWHI Big Picture Cause/Effect SOL 8-15
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
-Crossroads of trade between Europe and Asia
- Easily fortified on a peninsula
-Natural harbors
What capital city is best described by this list?
- Easily fortified on a peninsula
-Natural harbors
What capital city is best described by this list?
a)
Constantinople
b)
Athens
c)
Rome
d)
Baghdad
2.
The Byzantine Empire reached its height in culture and prosperity under what emperor?
a)
Justinian
b)
Octavian Augustus
c)
Charlemagne
d)
Constantinople
3.
Mosaics, Hagia Sophia, artistic inspiration in Christian religion and imperial power, Greek language.
What culture is best described by this list?
What culture is best described by this list?
a)
Spartan
b)
Roman
c)
Byzantine
d)
Hellenistic
4.
What is one example of the Byzantine Empire's influence on Russia?
a)
Russia's use of cuneiform
b)
Russia's adoption of Orthodox Christianity
c)
Russia's use of Justinian's Code
d)
Russia's use of Mediterranean Sea trade routes
5.
What was a major difference between the Eastern and Western Christian Churches?
a)
The Eastern Church embraced the power of the Pope in their lives
b)
The Western Church refused to accept celibacy for its priests
c)
The Eastern Church insisted on using Latin in its liturgy
d)
The Western Church was further from the seat of power once Constantinople became the Roman capital
6.
"Diffusion along trade routes from Mecca and Medina, despite great distances, desert environments and mountains; spread into the Fertile Crescent, Iran, and Central Asia."
What religion is described by this statement?
What religion is described by this statement?
a)
Judaism
b)
Zoroastrianism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
7.
What unique form of art was used by the Muslims and the Byzantines?
a)
Mosaics
b)
Sculpture
c)
Christian paintings
d)
Cave art
8.
Hebrews are to the Ten Commandments as Muslims are to the...
a)
Four Noble Truths
b)
Twelve Tables
c)
Eightfold Path
d)
Five Pillars
9.
What was the impact of the Battle of Tours?
a)
Muslim defeat meant Islam would not spread into Europe
b)
Christians regained the Holy Land from the Muslims
c)
Muslim victory expanded the Islamic world
d)
England was united under William the Conqueror
10.
Porcelain, printing, paper money, and the compass all originated in China. What is the purpose of the compass?
a)
For navigation when traveling
b)
Making it easier to gather water
c)
As a beautiful object for carving statues
d)
To better flavor food
11.
Shintoism coexisted as a religious tradition in Japanese culture with what other belief system?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Taoism
d)
Islam
12.
What innovation did both the Inca and Roman civilizations have in common?
a)
Building of pyramids
b)
Improvements in algebra
c)
Construction of a system of roads
d)
Building of public baths
13.
What innovation did the ancient Maya and Aztecs have in common?
a)
Development of a calendar
b)
Use of free hospitals
c)
Monotheistic religion
d)
Extensive trade routes to other continents
14.
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
a)
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
b)
Conquest of Jerusalem
c)
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
d)
Conquest of Damascus
15.
Charlemagne, crowned Emperor in 800, was known for all of the following EXCEPT--
a)
spreading Christianity
b)
creating schools
c)
ending slavery in Europe
d)
close contact with the pope
16.
Invasions of the Magyars, Vikings, Muslims, and other tribes...
a)
weakened The Church
b)
strengthened the feudal system
c)
increased trade
d)
increased innovation and knowledge
17.
What city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
a)
Athens
b)
Moscow
c)
Constantinople
d)
Baghdad
18.
During the Renaissance, The Church did not believe in charging interest when giving out loans, so...
a)
Many banks shut down and stopped giving out loans
b)
Trade slowed down significantly
c)
The Church lost power in Italy where many banks continueed to charge interest
d)
The Church's power grew stronger
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