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WorksheetsH1 & H2 Final Exam Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
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Class
Date
1.
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history?
a)
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
b)
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
c)
domestication of animals and cultivation of crops led to settled communities.
d)
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
2.
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
a)
provided structure for society
b)
developed concepts of natural rights
c)
established totalitarian governments
d)
promoted peace and prosperity
3.
The caste system in India was characterized by
a)
toleration for various religious beliefs
b)
a lack of social mobility
c)
the right of people to choose their occupations
d)
equality between men and women
4.
Hammurabi’s code of laws and Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that
a)
worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire
b)
an informed citizenry will help maintain peace and prosperity
c)
equality of the people is the most important goal of government
d)
harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society
5.
The code of hammurabi of Sumeria, the Twelve Tables of Rome, and the Justinian code of the Byzantine Empire were similar in that they
a)
provided a basis for behavior for medieval knights and Japanese samurai
b)
are legal systems developed to create order for the society
c)
are documents that maintained the position of the upper classes
d)
became examples of religious doctrine for other societies
6.
In ancient times, the silk road was important because it made possible the exchange of goods between
a)
Korea and Japan
b)
Egypt and Greece
c)
Europe and Asia
d)
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
7.
Why was the silk road important?
a)
It allowed for the exploration of China by the Roman Army
b)
It allowed for the development of agriculture by the nomadic people of Central Asia
c)
It allowed for the movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia
d)
It allowed for the exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East
8.
The river valleys of the Tigres-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they
a)
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
b)
were isolated from other cultural influences
c)
were easy to defend from invasion
d)
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
9.
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
a)
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
b)
The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city-states.
c)
For over three centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
d)
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
10.
Which society practiced direct democracy?
a)
ancient Athens
b)
dynastic China
c)
Gupta Empire
d)
early Egypt
11.
The rise of the West African kingdoms of ghana, Mali, and Songhai can be attributed to
a)
their emphasis on nationalism
b)
the spread of Christianity
c)
the rise of European imperialism
d)
their locations near the trans-Sahara trade routes
12.
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
a)
the central authority of the Pope
b)
a prohibition on the consumption of pork
c)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
d)
monotheism and ethical conduct
13.
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the ottoman turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
a)
seek new trade routes to East Asia
b)
extend religious tolerance to Muslim peoples
c)
reform their political systems
d)
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
14.
What was a major cause for the shift in European trade from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean during the late 1400s?
a)
ottoman turks seized control of Constantinople.
b)
The Ming dynasty authorized Zheng He to make long-distance voyages.
c)
The Tokugawa shogunate adopted an isolationist policy.
d)
The Tokugawa shogunate adopted an isolationist policy.
15.
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
a)
Russian Law and Architecture
b)
Byzantine Achievements
c)
Arab Accomplishments
d)
Achievements of Meso-American Civilizations
16.
Which fact relating to early Japan was a result of the other three?
a)
Japan experienced earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
b)
The Japanese developed a nature-based belief called shinto.
c)
Tsunamis and typhoons sometimes destroyed coastal Japanese villages.
d)
Mountains are found throughout the islands of Japan.
17.
The mongols played a significant role in Russian history by
a)
supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution
b)
ending the reign of Catherine the Great
c)
supporting the rule of Ivan the Terrible
d)
isolating Russia from western Europe during the early Renaissance
18.
Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the mongols?
a)
avoiding contacts with the West
b)
paying monetary tribute to local rulers
c)
employing superior military skills
d)
converting conquered peoples to Confucianism
19.
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)
Ancient Greece → Roman Empire → Middle Ages → renaissance
d)
Roman Empire → Middle Ages → renaissance → Ancient Greece
20.
European society during the renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the renaissance
a)
the Church was no longer influential
b)
the emphasis on individual worth increased
c)
economic activity declined
d)
art no longer contained religious themes
21.
One factor that enabled the renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
a)
a socialist form of government
b)
a shrinking middle class
c)
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
d)
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
22.
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?
a)
The philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
b)
Nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declined.
c)
Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes.
d)
The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure.
23.
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
a)
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
b)
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
c)
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
d)
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
24.
During the Scientific Revolution and the enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they
a)
relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers
b)
favored an absolute monarchy as a way of improving economic conditions
c)
received support from the Catholic Church
d)
examined natural laws governing the universe
25.
Niccolò Machiavelli in The Prince and Thomas hobbes in Leviathan both advocated that a ruler should
a)
employ absolute power to maintain order in the areas under their rule
b)
place the needs of subjects first
c)
obtain power from a social contract with the governed
d)
apply Christian teachings to all decisions
26.
The protestant reformation represents a turning point in European history because it
a)
allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
b)
standardized all religious writings
c)
forced most of Europe's monarchs to become protestants
d)
ended religious unity in western Europe
27.
The issues of the sale of indulgences and of the worldly lives of the clergy were addressed by
a)
Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations
b)
John Locke in his treatises on government
c)
Karl Marx in The Communist Manifesto
d)
martin luther in his Ninety-Five Theses
28.
martin luther's posting of the Ninety-Five Theses is considered by many to be a turning point in history because
a)
luther soon became the leader of Germany
b)
the power of the Roman Catholic Church was lessened and royal power grew
c)
the Roman Catholic Church unified the German states
d)
the Pope's right to sell indulgences was strengthened
29.
• Luther posted the Ninety-Five Theses.
• Calvin preached the theory of predestination.
• henry viii signed the Act of Supremacy.
These events occurred during the
• Calvin preached the theory of predestination.
• henry viii signed the Act of Supremacy.
These events occurred during the
a)
Crusades
b)
Neolithic Revolution
c)
Glorious Revolution
d)
Protestant Reformation
30.
The magna carta and English Bill of Rights are documents that
a)
limited the power of the monarch
b)
established England as an independent state
c)
intensified the conflict between church and state
d)
decreased the wealth of the nobles
31.
Which long-term effect did the magna carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?
a)
The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
b)
The power of the monarchy was limited.
c)
The new American form of government was adopted.
d)
The influence of the middle class was reduced.
32.
A major reason for the end of the aztec Empire was
a)
the refusal of the people to obey their leaders
b)
a conflict with the Inca Empire
c)
the technology of the Spanish conquistadors
d)
political corruption and an unstable government
33.
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
34.
Which statement best explains the increase in the Atlantic slave trade in the 1700s?
a)
technological advances in shipping made the slave trade more profitable.
b)
Converted African slaves worked with Spanish missionaries to conquer the native peoples.
c)
Many Africans wished to settle in the Americas and paid their own passage.
d)
As the Europeans developed their American colonies, their need for cheap labor increased.
35.
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
36.
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
a)
economic improvement through trade
b)
social change through assimilation
c)
adaptation to the surrounding geography
d)
destruction of the environment
37.
The Aztec use of the calendar and the Maya writing system both illustrate that pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas
a)
traded extensively with Africa
b)
flourished prior to European contact
c)
declined because of invasion and disease
d)
converted others to Islam
38.
Which statement about the columbian exchange is a fact rather than an opinion?
a)
The columbian exchange had a positive effect on the Americas.
b)
The columbian exchange benefited Europe more than it benefited the Americas.
c)
The columbian exchange brought new foods and products to Europe and the Americas.
d)
The columbian exchange created a modern Europe.
39.
What was one effect of the columbian exchange?
a)
rapid decline in European population
b)
economic instability in China and Japan
c)
introduction of new foods to both Europe and the Americas
d)
spread of Hinduism into Latin America
40.
The purpose of the encomienda system in Latin America was to
a)
control overpopulation in urban centers
b)
convert native peoples to Protestantism
c)
obtain labor and taxes from the native peoples in the Spanish colonies
d)
introduce political ideas into the colonies gradually
41.
Which statement about the encomienda system during the 16th and 17th centuries is accurate?
a)
Life expectancy among Native American populations increased.
b)
Spanish influence declined in its colonies.
c)
Many Native Americans were forced to labor on large estates.
d)
Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered.
42.
What was a direct result of the trans-atlantic slave trade on African cultures?
a)
Many African communities faced economic disaster.
b)
European industrial factories were established throughout Africa.
c)
Animism was no longer practiced in Africa.
d)
Africans across the continent hired Europeans to train their military.
43.
What was an effect of the trans-atlantic slave trade on Africa between 1500 and 1800?
a)
Power in West Africa shifted from kingdoms in the interior to coastal kingdoms.
b)
Malaria was introduced to the tropical regions of Africa.
c)
Islam became dominant in sub-Saharan regions.
d)
Plantation agriculture was developed in the Great Rift Valley.
44.
Which statement is most closely associated with the economic policy of mercantilism?
a)
Colonies should exist for the benefit of the mother country.
b)
Local authority should determine the type of goods to be produced.
c)
Governments should not be involved in the economy.
d)
Business and industry should be owned by the state.
45.
What was one goal of mercantilism?
a)
removal of trade barriers
b)
elimination of private property
c)
establishment of subsistence agriculture
d)
creation of a favorable balance of trade
46.
The journeys of vasco da gama, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the
a)
support of exploration by the English government
b)
trade connections established by Ibn Battuta
c)
effects of the Atlantic slave trade
d)
development of new navigational instruments and technology
47.
One similarity in the practice of bushido among the Japanese samurai and chivalry among the medieval knights in Europe is that both groups
a)
promoted cultural exchanges with other peoples
b)
required the worship of many gods
c)
improved the lives of the peasants
d)
provided a moral code of behavior for its members
48.
The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to the
a)
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus
b)
practice of chivalry by European knights
c)
teachings of Judaism
d)
theory of natural rights of the Enlightenment writers
49.
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
a)
rivalry between the colonial empires
b)
suppression of internationalism
c)
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
d)
collapse of a strong central government
50.
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
51.
a major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
a)
Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and asia
b)
farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
c)
merchants supported the Green Revolution
d)
many European scholars had migrated to this area
52.
mansa musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300s is evidence that
a)
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
b)
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
c)
European culture was superior to the cultures of western Africa
d)
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
53.
In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the
a)
central government in Rome
b)
military alliance between France and Germany
c)
federation of the craft guilds
d)
roman catholic church
54.
In the European feudal system under manorialism, what is the most significant economic commodity?
a)
livestock
b)
land
c)
gold and silver
d)
sugar and spices
55.
The middle passage is best defined as
a)
a route through the Swiss Alps
b)
a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
c)
the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas
d)
the expulsion of Muslims from Spain
56.
Which cultural element spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia?
a)
Latin language
b)
democratic ideas
c)
Orthodox Christianity
d)
silk cloth
57.
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
58.
Which statement best characterizes Europe during the early Middle Ages?
a)
A centralized government provided law and order.
b)
Manorialism developed to meet the people's economic needs.
c)
People adopted humanism and questioned the Church.
d)
A standardized currency promoted international trade.
59.
Sir Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei are directly associated with the
a)
Industrial Revolution
b)
English Revolution
c)
Scientific Revolution
d)
Agricultural Revolution
60.
The encomienda system in Latin America was a direct result of the
a)
Crusades
b)
Age of Exploration
c)
Reformation
d)
Age of Reason
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