WorksheetsGlobal History Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins
One effect of the Neolithic Revolution was to
introduce commercial investment in joint stock companies
expand the use of realism in portraits and landscape paintings
develop surplus food production and permanent settlements
prove that the Sun, not Earth, was the center of the solar system
• Buddhism is practiced in China.
• Spanish is spoken in Mexico.
• Potatoes are grown in Russia.
These statements represent examples of
conflict
ethnocentrism
self-determination
cultural diffusion
. . . These fairs are not the only means, though they are the chief, by which the black traders on the coast are supplied with negroes. Small parties of them, from five to ten, are frequently brought to the houses of the traders, by those who make a practice of kidnapping; and who are constantly employed in procuring [obtaining] a supply, while purchasers are to be found. . . .
Alexander Falconbridge’s account describes the
camel trade caravans along the Silk Road
initial step in Africa of the Atlantic slave trade
encomienda system in Central and South America
origins of the Bantu migration
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
A: Period of warring states
B: Development of Confucianism
C: Development of Daoism
Maurya Empire
Zhou Dynasty
Mayan Kingdoms
Greek City-States
Which title best completes the partial outline below?
I. ___________________________________________________________
A. City-states depended on goods exchanged directly with Mediterranean peoples
B. Political loyalty centered on the city-state
C. A common enemy, Persia, threatened city-states’ autonomy
Features of Gupta Empire
Attributes of Indus Valley Civilizations
Characteristics of Ancient Greece
Traits of Ancient China
The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
ethnocentrism
direct democracy
cultural diffusion
embargoes
The pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica and the aqueducts of ancient Rome demonstrate that these early civilizations
used large wooden structures for protection
practiced religious toleration
were able to prevent flooding
had advanced technology
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
respecting others
praying five times a day
converting others to their teachings
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
During the early European feudal period, subsistence agriculture and economic self-sufficiency are most commonly associated with the
growth of commerce
enclosure movement
manorial system
introduction of wheeled vehicles
Interactions between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Russia influenced the Russians to
recognize the absolute political authority of the Pope
adopt Orthodox Christianity
call for an alliance with the Muslims
terrorize Charlemagne’s empire
Throughout Japan’s early history, a major factor contributing to its ability to resist invasion was its
island location
superior military technology
alliances with neighbors on the continent
decentralized government structures
A valid statement concerning the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages is that it
emancipated the nobles’ serfs
rejected power and wealth
maintained armies for the king
provided social and educational services
In what way does this artifact represent the culture of the Tang dynasty?
Camels were used by traders along the Silk Roads.
Decorative ceramics were primarily imported from Japan.
Farmers used camels to plow fields in the Gobi Desert region.
Iron stirrups were developed and traded with the Mongols.
The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for
armed conflict over control of the Holy Land
the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region
the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas
a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church.
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse.
Women assumed leadership in Christian denominations.
European rulers established religious freedom for their subjects
The impact of the pandemic on Christian Europe is fairly well known since the Black Death has been the subject of considerable scholarly attention. This interest has led to a misconception of the Black Death as primarily a European phenomenon. Regrettably, the Black Death in the Orient has not attracted a comparable interest, but this neglect should not be interpreted as an indication of its lack of historical significance. The famous fourteenth-century Muslim historian, Ibn Khaldūn, who lost his parents and a number of his teachers during the Black Death in Tunis, recognized the import of the pandemic for Islamic civilization: . . .
Which statement expresses the author’s argument regarding misconceptions related to the Black Death?
Primary sources have been difficult to find.
Testimonies about the Black Death are unreliable.
The causes of the Black Death are not understood by historians.
Historical study has focused more on one region rather than on others.
The Spanish encomienda system established in the Spanish colonies of Latin America was most similar to European
guild systems
joint stock companies
subsistence agriculture
feudal land grants
The idea that all people are born with the natural rights of life, liberty, and property is most directly associated with the writings of
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
John Locke
What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.
Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology.
Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies.
The emphasis on religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas.
This map shows that at the height of the Ottoman Empire, the empire
Controlled the port cities of Barcelona and Marseille
Governed the Persian Empire
Included territory in Europe, Africa, and Asia
Completely surrounded the Red Sea
Which field of study primarily focuses on governmental powers and the rights of citizens?
economics
archaeology
geography
political science
One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both
refused the aid of foreign mercenaries
grew too large to govern their territories effectively
banned long-distance trade causing economic strain
required devotion to a single religion
The Bantu migration is most closely associated with the spread of
bureaucratic governments
agricultural skills
the diamond trade
the principles of Sharia
Which heading is the best title for this time line?
Development of Religious Toleration
Steps Toward a Global Trading Network
Milestones of Democratic Development
Expansion of Military Technology
The technological advances of the astrolabe, the caravel, and improved cartography are most directly related to the
formation of the Hanseatic League
Age of Exploration
rise of Chinese socialism
conquests by Mongols
Which statement about the Gupta Empire is a fact rather than an opinion?
India’s strongest leaders came from the Gupta Empire.
The Gupta Empire developed advancements in the areas of mathematics and science.
The achievements of the Gupta Empire surpassed those of the Tang dynasty in China.
Gupta paintings found on the walls of the Ajanta caves were superior to the art produced during the Mauryan Empire.
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
spread of humanism and secularism across Europe
reunification of eastern and western Christendom
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
The wealth and prosperity of Mali and Songhai were dependent on controlling the trade in
coal and water
gold and salt
iron and copper
tea and cotton
Which geographic factor of Korea most directly influenced the spread of Chinese culture to Japan?
rivers
climate
mountains
location
1. Japanese ships are strictly forbidden to leave for foreign countries.
2. No Japanese is permitted to go abroad. If there is anyone who attempts to do so secretly, he must be executed. The ship so involved must be impounded and its owner arrested, and the matter must be reported to the higher authority.
3. If any Japanese returns from overseas after residing there, he must be put to death. . . .
These rules were made by the Japanese in an attempt to
further cultural diffusion and strengthen interdependence
limit the influence of foreigners in their country
regulate prisoner exchanges with overseas neighbors
reduce the power of the shogun and the emperor
A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
military success against the Seljuk Turks
access to goods from the Americas
location on the Mediterranean Sea
dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?
Secular rulers became more powerful.
Judaism dominated southern Europe.
The Holy Roman Empire became a republic.
Religious differences were peacefully settled.
• Use of cannons, foot soldiers, and muskets
• Capture of Constantinople in 1453
• Formation of the janissaries as an effective fighting force
Which empire is associated with these characteristics?
Austro-Hungarian
Spanish
Ottoman
Mughal
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
flooded rice paddies
terraced fields
clear-cut rain forests
expansive plantations
The policy of mercantilism was intended to
enrich European governments
end slavery in the Americas
promote the isolation of Asia
establish religious freedom in New Spain
Which statement would Louis XIV, Philip II, and Peter the Great most likely support?
“The king is entitled to unquestioning obedience.”
“Parliament should represent the best interests of the people.”
“People have the right to revolt against an unjust government.”
“Government should be administered by people of all beliefs.”
The heliocentric model of the universe developed by Copernicus and Galileo was considered heresy during their lives because it
linked astronomy to the teachings of Muhammad
supported the world view of the ancient Greeks
challenged the secular power of absolute monarchs
conflicted with the official doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church
What impact did the situation shown in this drawing have on the Spanish colonies in the Americas?
Wages for indigenous laborers were increased by the Spanish viceroys.
Large numbers of Spanish immigrants were hired to work in the colonial mines.
Numerous rebellions among Spanish elites threatened to destabilize the colonies.
A high rate of death among indigenous peoples led the Spanish to import enslaved Africans.
Which term is defined as land grants and taxation policies used in colonial Latin America by the Spanish to provide labor in the fields?
encomienda system
Middle Passage
mercantilism
capitalism
• King James II of England flees to France.
• William and Mary ascend the English throne.
• English Bill of Rights established.
Which event in English history is most directly associated with these actions?
Founding of the Anglican Church
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Glorious Revolution
Puritan Revolution
The governments of Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration and expansion in the late 1400s and into the 1500s because they
desired spices from the Indies
owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates
militarily defeated the Ottoman Empire
lacked access to northern Africa
• Forbidden City constructed as home for the emperor and his family.
• Blue and white porcelain becomes known worldwide.
• Zheng He makes voyages to the “western oceans.”
Which civilization is most closely associated with these events?
Aztec
Chinese
Persian
Axum
Which civilization is shown in this image?
Maurya
Islamic
Mayan
Chinese
Which generalization about the Roman Empire can be made based on the information shown in this chart?
Rome traded only within the empire.
Expansion of the empire provided access to varied trade goods.
Olive oil was the most important of the Roman trade goods.
Conquered areas were required to build structures with marble from Greece.
• Emperor Montezuma falls from power.
• Large numbers of Native Americans died from smallpox and other diseases.
These events occurred as a result of the
Encounter
Latin American independence movements
Mexican Revolution
Cuban Revolution
Based on the information in this chart, which statement best summarizes the influence of Mongol rule in Russia, Persia, and China?
Local officials were allowed to rule throughout the Mongol Empire.
The Mongols demanded that those who were conquered convert to Islam
The Mongols used various methods to rule the different people they conquered.
Civil service examinations were used to select government officials in all conquered areas.
Which environmental issue faced the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China?
extensive destruction of rain forests for lumber to build large structures
soil erosion resulting from annual rainfall of over 100 inches per year
catastrophic floods that destroyed crops and villages
waterways that were unnavigable most of the year
To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to
invent wheeled vehicles to move construction materials
use domesticated animals to assist in agriculture
establish an organized government and a specialized work force
adopt advanced engineering techniques diffused from European cultures
Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?
establishment of Moscow as the capital city
extension of Russia’s borders to the Northern Caucuses and Ukraine
westernization and modernization of the country
emancipation of the serfs on private estates
Which period of history had the greatest influence on the Enlightenment ideas of natural law and reason?
Pax Romana
Middle Ages
Age of Exploration
Scientific Revolution
