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2nd 9 Weeks Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

After the fall of the western Roman Empire, what was one indicator that long-distance trade had declined?

a)

New modes of transportation were developed.

b)

More domestic goods were available.

c)

Fewer languages were spoken.

d)

Most roads were not repaired.

2.

Which phrase completes the list of defining characteristics of the Greco-Roman era?

a)

Rebirth of classical civilizations

b)

Classical art, music, and literature

c)

Science and technology

d)

Agriculture, hunting, and Nomadic society

3.

To what can the golden ages of the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Roman Empires be attributed?

a)

Establishing stable governments

b)

Enforcing a rigid social structure

c)

Developing socialist economies

d)

Remaining culturally isolated

4.

Ancient Athenians served as a model for Western societies because they believed in —

a)

political training before artistic interests

b)

military service for all citizens

c)

civic duty before individual interests

d)

physical fitness for all citizens

5.

In which of the following ancient civilizations did the first democracy develop?

a)

Sumerian

b)

Greek

c)

Egyptian

d)

Celtic

6.

Which of the following civilizations was a continuation of the former Roman Empire under which the Code of Justinian was developed?

a)

The Rashidun Caliphate

b)

The Ottoman Empire

c)

The Caliphate of Córdoba

d)

The Byzantine Empire

7.

The medieval era in Europe was a time when —

a)

religion was rejected by common citizens and rarely practiced.

b)

there was a renewed interest in science and technology.

c)

warriors were unable to find employment.

d)

learning, trade, and the fine arts suffered.

8.

Which of the following statements best describes how medieval Islam and medieval Christianity affected the

societies in which they were dominant?

a)

Under the influence of medieval Islam and Christianity, governments did not interfere with people's personal religious practices.

b)

Under the influence of medieval Islam and Christianity, people

were free to practice their religion in any manner they wished.

c)

Under the influence of medieval Islam and Christianity, only the

lives of the clergy were affected by the religions.

d)

Under the influence of medieval Islam and Christianity, people's

personal lives were dictated by their religion.

9.

One result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia during the Middle Ages was —

a)

a vast, unified empire of many cultures

b)

a chaotic, unstable political climate

c)

a birth of new religious influences

d)

a revival of art and literature

10.

Which of the following expresses a correct cause/effect relationship?

a)

Mosquitoes --> Smallpox

b)

Rats --> Bubonic Plague

c)

Mosquitoes --> Cholera

d)

Rats --> West Nile

11.

After the Great Schism occurred, what major difference separated the Eastern Orthodoxy and the Catholic

faith?

a)

The Pope was recognized by the Catholics as their leader.

b)

The open confession of sins fell into disuse in the West.

c)

The Bible was disputed as the word of God by the East.

d)

No icons were allowed in the Catholic church services.

12.

Which element of Roman culture most strongly influenced Medieval Europe?

a)

architecture

b)

music

c)

law

d)

art

13.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion that occurred and blended the cultures of the Byzantine Empire and early Russia?

a)

Many Byzantines adopted the Russian language

b)

Many Byzantines adopted the Tatar language

c)

Many Russians adopted Roman Catholicism

d)

Many Russians adopted Eastern Orthodoxy

14.

Which of the following is the best title for this outline?

a)

Fascism in Germany

b)

Feudalism in Europe

c)

The English Empire

d)

Soviet Communism

15.

By which means did many of the achievements of Islamic civilization reach European society?

a)

By way of the establishment of merchant guilds during the

Industrial Revolution

b)

By way of eastern Mediterranean trading networks and the

Crusades

c)

By way of Germanic conquests of lands situated along the Silk

Road

d)

By way of the Columbian Exchange and the Middle Passage

16.

Which statement about the impact of the Silk Road and the African gold-salt trade is correct?

a)

Both resulted in declines in domestic production in many

cultures due to improved access to goods from other regions.

b)

Both facilitated the expansion of trade and the spread of religion, social customs, and military technologies.

c)

Both led to cultural isolation and discouraged the diffusion of

religious beliefs.

d)

Both led to the reemergence of classical scholarship as an

influential force.