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Final Exam Review

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The four cradles of civilization all believed in multiple Gods meaning they were __________________________.

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Multitheistic

c)

Polytheistic

d)

Theocratic

2.

"If a seignior (noble) has knowcked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth, but if he has knocked out a commoner's tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver."


Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the law reflect?

a)

all men were equal under the law

b)

fines were preferable to corporal punishment

c)

divisions existed between social classes

d)

violence was always punished with violence

3.

"Greetings, oh Nile,.... who comes in peace to give Egypt life; hidden god who guides the darkness,...irrigator of the meadows..to give all animals life; you feed the earth;...friend of bread and fruitfulness, benefactor of the grain."


-Hymn of the Nile


What was the importance of the Nile River to ancient Egypt?

a)

Brought peace to Ancient Egypt by protecting it as a natural barrier

b)

Grains floated in the river which fed the earth and the people

c)

Flooded and would deposit rich fertile soil which Egyptians used for farming

d)

Would flood constantly and ruin crops and houses

4.

Which geographic feature was common to the development of civilizations in ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia?

a)

River Valleys

b)

Deserts

c)

Rain Forests

d)

Mountains

5.

What was the world's first written law system?

a)

Twelve Tables

b)

Justinian's Code

c)

Babylonian Code

d)

Hammurabi's Code

6.
Which civilization was known for creating grid patterned cities?
a)
Indus River Valley Civilization
b)
Yellow River Valley Civilization
c)
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
d)
Ancient Sumerian Civilization
7.
Which rivers of the world were fertile enough to be the birth places of civilizations?
a)
Congo, Mississippi, Tigris and Euphrates
b)
Nile, Huang He, Tigris, Euphrates and Amazon Rivers
c)
Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, Brahmaputra and Huang He Rivers
d)
Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang He Rivers
8.
A ziggurat is?
a)
A war tactic
b)
A writing system 
c)
A Temple
d)
A Sumerian chariot
9.

Wedge-shaped writing of Ancient Sumer is better known as

a)

triangles

b)

alphabet

c)

letters

d)

cuneiform

10.
What was the Sumerians written language called?
a)
Cuneiform
b)
Hieroglyphics
c)
Pictographs
d)
Babylonian
11.
Which best describes the nomadic lifestyle of the Paleolithic people? 
a)
They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.
b)
They migrated, or moved, from place to place
c)
They stayed in one place, living in caves and beneath rock shelters.
d)
They lived in small villages and farmed the land. 
12.
What major change occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
a)
People began to hunt and gather which helped to give them a food surplus
b)
People began to farm which helped them create a food surplus
c)
People began to migrate in search of places to live in order to get shelter
d)
People began to create tools, weapons and discovered fire
13.

In comparison of the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on

a)

education

b)

military service

c)

family order

d)

human rights

14.

The age of Pericles in Athens experienced a golden age with

a)

constant wars for expansion of territory

b)

the furthest expansion of their borders

c)

the end of foreign domination

d)

outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences

15.

An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the

a)

lack of a common language

b)

size of the desert regions

c)

mountainous topography of the region

d)

cold, hostile climate

16.

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

a)

Greece and Rome were often at war.

b)

The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered sttlements.

c)

Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.

d)

The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

17.

All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of

a)

direct democracy

b)

totalitarianism

c)

parliamentary democracy

d)

absolutism

18.

The ancient polis of Sparta

a)

was about complete personal freedom for men and women

b)

allowed their citizens to vote

c)

focused on art and science

d)

was a powerful military state

19.

Which philosophy is most closely associated with the development of civil service system?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism/Taoism

d)

Legalism

20.

In China the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by

a)

its historic reliance on foreign nations

b)

a long history of democratic government

c)

its geographic isolation

d)

a strong belief in Christianity

21.

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that

a)

equality should exist between all members of society

b)

salvation could be attained by prayer, meditation, and good deeds

c)

harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of a family or society

d)

individual goals should be placed ahead of the needs of the group

22.

In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the most influence over the development of social order and political organization?

a)

Taoism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Confucianism

23.

What Chinese philosophy believed that nature should not be interfered with?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism/Taoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Communism

24.

Filial piety and the five relationships are most often associated with

a)

Hinduism

b)

Daoism

c)

animism

d)

Confucianism

25.

Due to the mountains in the western part of China and the desert in the north, China was ___________________ _________________, which led to ______________________________ and the belief they were the "_____________________ ________________________".

a)

Geographic isolation, ethnocentrism, Middle Kingdom

b)

Cultural diffusion, ethnocentrism, Middle Earth

c)

Geographic culturalism, patriotism, Middle Kingdom

d)

Geographic pluralism, ethnocentrism, Middle Kingdom

26.

-Art and Literature flourished during the Gupta Empire.

-Indian Scholars developed the concept of zero.

-Indian provinces were united after 200 years of civil war.


The information in these statements refers to

a)

effects of European involvement in India

b)

India's Golden Age

c)

effects of isolationism

d)

Islamic achievements in India

27.
The social class made up of craftsmen, merchants, and poor farmers
a)
Ciceros
b)
Patricians
c)
Visogoths
d)
Plebeians
28.

"The (way) to increase our wealth and treasure is by foreign trade, wherein we must always observe this rule: to sell more to strangers (foreigners) than we consume of theirs in value."


Which of the following economic terms does this quote represent?

a)

inflation

b)

catpitalism

c)

mercantilism

d)

joint stock company

29.

Mansa Musa is best remembered as

a)

king of Mali

b)

a Mulim

c)

making a pilgrimage to Mecca

d)

all of the above

30.

The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease of population was mainly a result of

a)

crop failure brought on by drought

b)

emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa

c)

wars between various native groups

d)

diseases introduced by the Spanish

31.

Using the information provided by this map a valid conclusion that can be drawn about Indian Ocean trade networks is that they

a)

hindered the growth of African coastal cities

b)

prevented cultural contact between Persia and Africa

c)

connected India to East Africa and to the Middle East

d)

promoted migration between west Africa interior and East Africa

32.

Based on this map, which geographic factor directly affected the timing and direction of trade and travel on the Indian Ocean?

a)

straits

b)

island harbors

c)

smooth coastlines

d)

monsoons

33.

Which statement is true about the kingdoms of West Africa?

a)

Europe developed glass before Ghana

b)

The kingdoms became wealthy from the gold-salt trade

c)

The governments were democratic

d)

Cultural Diffusion from Europe led to increased knowledge

34.

Which term best supports the partial outline below?


I. Rise of Civilizations of Ghana and Mali

A.___________________________________________

B. Spread of Islam

C. Development of centers of learning

a)

Use of gunpowder

b)

Gold and salt trade

c)

Development of Hammurabi's Code

d)

Distribution of the printing press

35.

Mansa Musa commissioned great mosques to be built in Timbuktu, Mali's capital, and in other Mali cities. Under Musa's patronage, Muslim scholarship flourished, and Timbuktu began its tenure as a important center of learning. This public display of wealth and power enhanced Mali's reputation and prestige throughout the world.


Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?

a)

a golden age

b)

a poverty-stricken era

c)

a decade of colonial unrest

d)

a period of political chaos

36.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?


I.____________________________________________________

A. Development of medical encyclopedias

B. Development of Algebra and astronomical tables

C. Production of cotton textile and woolen carpets

D. Production of literature, calligraphy and geometric art

a)

Achievements of feudal societies

b)

Contributions of the Islamic Civilization

c)

Issues of the Protestant Reformation

d)

Inventions during the Neolithic Revolution

37.

In which direction did the early people mostly migrate into the Americas?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

northwest

d)

southwest

38.

What civilization was located in the Andes Mountains?

a)

Aztecs

b)

Mayans

c)

Incas

d)

Mexicas

39.

Which civilization was located on Lake Texcoco?

a)

Aztecs

b)

Mayans

c)

Incas

d)

MesoAmerica

40.

Which civilization gained control of a large portion of modern-day Mexico?

a)

Mayans

b)

Incas

c)

Mexicans

d)

Aztecs

41.

Which civilization was located in the lowlands of the Yucatan Peninsula?

a)

Yucatans

b)

Mayans

c)

Incas

d)

Aztecs

42.

-Art and Literature flourished during the Gupta Empire.

-Indian Scholars developed the concept of zero.

-Indian provinces were united after 200 years of civil war.


The information in these statements refers to

a)

effects of European involvement in India

b)

India's Golden Age

c)

effects of isolationism

d)

Islamic achievements in India

43.
“Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep…time was when learning was only found in the religious orders…learning has passed to secular princes and peers.” 
This quotation best describes the
a)
Renaissance
b)
Decline of Rome
c)
Crusades
d)
rise of Christianity
44.
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
a)
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
b)
supported by the working class
c)
limited to Italy, France, and Germany
d)
encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution
45.
During the Renaissance, which development contributes most to the Protestant Reformation
a)
advances in mathematics and science
b)
attention to realism and detail
c)
interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
d)
questioning of traditional authority
46.
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)
ended religious unity in Western Europe
d)
forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
47.
Which was a major result of the Reformation?
a)
the power of the Pope was strengthened
b)
the Crusades were organized
c)
new Christian sects emerged
d)
religious teachings were no longer allowed in universities
48.
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were:
a)
simulated by a spirit of questioning
b)
supported by the working class
c)
limited to Italy, France, and Germany
d)
encourage by the successes of the French Revolution
49.
"Christians should be taught that he who gives to a poor man or lends to a needy man does better than if he used the money to buy and indulgence".  Which major movement in European history started with the idea expressed in this statement?
a)
Commercial Revolution
b)
Industrial Revolution
c)
Renaissance
d)
Protestant Reformation
50.
Lowest group in Hindu society; not even considered human; hold the lowest positions in society
a)
Kshatriya
b)
Sudras
c)
Vaisya
d)
Untouchables
51.
Buddhist belief in a state of perfect peace; being released from the cycle of rebirth and becoming one with the universe
a)
nirvana
b)
fasting
c)
Moksha
d)
Heaven
52.
Holy river of Hinduism; bathing in this river can help cleanse the soul
a)
Nile River
b)
Indus River
c)
Yellow River
d)
Ganges River
53.

In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of Karma and Dharma most directly resulted in

a)

the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in society

b)

the rapid industrialization of the economy

c)

a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth

d)

a strong belief in the importance of education

54.

A girl from India wrote to her American friend:


"While many of my girlfriends have unchaperoned meetings with male friends, I do not approve. I will marry a man that my dad selects."


This statement best reflects the girl's interest in

a)

accepting current western ideas

b)

maintaining traditional customs

c)

following the new social patterns in her village

d)

increasing her personal freedom

55.

Base you answer to the following question on the speakers'

statements given and your knowledge of social studies.


Speaker A: "The eightfold noble path and the four noble truths as expressed by Siddhartha Gautama are the foundations of our faith."


Speaker B: "There is one God and his name is Allah and his truth has been revealed to us through his prophet Mohammad."


Speaker C: "The Ten Commandments and the teachings of the Gospels guide us in our quest for fulfilling a spiritual life."


Speaker D: "To achieve union with atman we must pass through many births and acquire good karma by being obedient to moral laws and societal regulations."


Which speaker is most likely a Buddhist?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

56.

Base you answer to the following question on the speakers'

statements given and your knowledge of social studies.


Speaker A: "The eightfold noble path and the four noble truths as expressed by Siddhartha Gautama are the foundations of our faith."


Speaker B: "There is one God and his name is Allah and his truth has been revealed to us through his prophet Mohammad."


Speaker C: "The Ten Commandments and the teachings of the Gospels guide us in our quest for fulfilling a spiritual life."


Speaker D: "To achieve union with atman we must pass through many births and acquire good karma by being obedient to moral laws and societal regulations."


Which speaker expresses a belief in reincarnation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

The Eight-Fold Path, The Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with what belief system

a)

Confucianism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Daoism

58.

Which term would best describe the spread of Buddhism from India through Southeast Asia?

a)

Imperialism

b)

Cultural Diversity

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Cultural Diffusion

59.

Which statement about the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas is true?

a)

They built civilizations in fertile river valleys

b)

They traded with one another

c)

They believed the gods controlled the forces of nature

d)

Each developed its own complex system of writing

60.

"The (way) to increase our wealth and treasure is by foreign trade, wherein we must always observe this rule: to sell more to strangers (foreigners) than we consume of theirs in value."


Which of the following economic terms does this quote represent?

a)

inflation

b)

catpitalism

c)

mercantilism

d)

joint stock company

61.

The Colonial Latin American social structure and the Hindu caste system are similar in that both systems

a)

promoted social mobility

b)

developed a rigid class structure

c)

encouraged the people to take part in government

d)

resulted in economic opportunities for the lower classes

62.

The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease of population was mainly a result of

a)

crop failure brought on by drought

b)

emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa

c)

wars between various native groups

d)

diseases introduced by the Spanish

63.

One reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs and Incan Empires rapidly is that

a)

these empires had no standing armies

b)

the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did

c)

the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas

d)

the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish

64.

Which statement explains the long-term significance of the travels of Christopher Columbus?

a)

His interactions with the indigenous peoples served as a model for fair treatment of minorities.

b)

His ships were first to complete an around-the-world voyage and prove that the earth was round.

c)

His calculations of the distance between Europe and Asia became the basis for our modern maps.

d)

His voyages started a vast cultural exchange between the two hemispheres.

65.
In Europe during the Middle Ages, increase in trade and commerce resulted in
a)
lower living standards for industrial workers
b)
decreased economic rivalry between kings
c)
increased political power for the clergy
d)
development of towns and cities
66.
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was 
a)
the strengthening of the feudal system
b)
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
c)
an increased demand for goods from the East
d)
increased European isolation
67.
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
a)
feudalism
b)
socialism
c)
manorialism
d)
command
68.

An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the

a)

Eastern Orthodox Christian religion

b)

use of the Latin alphabet

c)

beginning of democracy

d)

factory system

69.
One major result of the Crusades was the 
a)
permanent occupation of the Holy Land by the Europeans
b)
long-term decrease in European trade
c)
conversion of most Muslims to Christianity
d)
spread of Middle Eastern culture and technology to Europe
70.
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
a)
collapse of a strong central government
b)
suppression of internationalism
c)
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
d)
rivalry between the colonial empires
71.

The paragraph below describes conditions in areas of Europe during the 9th century.


The barbarians sacked towns and villages. They burned down the church and departed with a crowd of captives.


Which was a result of the conditions described above?

a)

Individuals surrendered many of their rights to local lords in return for protection.

b)

Treaties with the barbarians eventually led to their withdrawal.

c)

National armies were formed to combat the barbarians.

d)

Nations joined together for collective security.

72.

"Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task."


Which empire is referred to in this quotation?

a)

Hellenistic

b)

Mongol

c)

Ottoman

d)

Byzantine

73.

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

a)

development of gunpowder

b)

sea trade routes to Europe

c)

acceptance of Christianity as an official religion

d)

advancements in mathematics and medicine

74.

-Art and Literature flourished during the Gupta Empire.

-Indian Scholars developed the concept of zero.

-Indian provinces were united after 200 years of civil war.


The information in these statements refers to

a)

effects of European involvement in India

b)

India's Golden Age

c)

effects of isolationism

d)

Islamic achievements in India

75.

Which civilization first developed a civil service system , invented gunpowder, and manufactured porcelain?

a)

Aztec

b)

Japanese

c)

Roman

d)

Chinese

76.
Use the map to answer. Christianity began near Jerusalem, then spread as far west as ____.
a)
Britain
b)
Gaul
c)
Egypt
d)
Spain
77.

Belief that the Sun is the center of the universe

a)

Enlightenment

b)

Scientific Revolution

c)

Heliocentric Theory

d)

Geocentric Theory

78.

an intellectual and educational movement that emphasized science and reason as guides to help see the world more clearly

a)

Scientific Revolution

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Enlightenment

d)

Social Contract

79.

Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars and supported heliocentric theory, stood trial for heresy

a)

Rene Descartes

b)

Galileo Galilei

c)

Sir Isaac Newton

d)

Nicolaus Copernicus

80.

Polish astronomer who recognized the inaccuracy of the geocentric theory; his complete model of the solar system supported the heliocentric theory

a)

Rene Descartes

b)

Sir Isaac Newton

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Galileo Galilei

81.

Popular French writer who supported justice, liberty, and religious tolerance, often attacking injustice and intolerance in his works

a)

Jean Jacques-Rousseau

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

c)

Voltaire

d)

Thomas Hobbes

82.

French philosopher believed government should have separation of powers; power should not be in the hands of one ruler/ruling family

a)

Voltaire

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

c)

Adam Smith

d)

John Locke

83.

Scottish economist who wrote the Wealth of Nations a precursor to modern Capitalism, believed government shouldn't interfere with economy or businesses

a)

Adam Smith

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Hobbes

d)

Sir Isaac Newton

84.

The Enlightenment leads to _____ because people began to question governments and the church

a)

Revolutions worldwide

b)

Peace among European nations

c)

Social Equality across many societies

d)

World War

85.

A king or queen with complete control is called a(n)

a)

absolute monarch

b)

limited monarch

c)

representative

86.

The belief that God has chosen an absolute monarch is known as

a)

natural rights

b)

divine right

c)

enumerated powers