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WorksheetsWorld History Interim Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which describes the Sahara?
a desert that covers the northern third of Africa
the terrain between desert and savanna
tropical jungle with a variety of plants and animals
high plains on which many African animals live
What class of people did early Christianity appeal to most?
elite officials
Roman military officers
the lower and urban classes
Roman emperors
Which was not a major cause for the Bantu migrations?
warfare
desertification
the demand for new lands for farming
slash-and-burn agriculture
Why did Islam split into Sunni and Shia?
the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
What was a mathematical contribution of the Maya?
algebra
zero
geometry
powers of ten
What was the effect of the Battle of Tours?
The Islamic Empire's expansion into Europe was halted
The Islamic Empire conquered Europe
Charles Martel was killed
Charlemagne divided the Holy Roman Empire
Which of these is NOT considered one of the "Four Great Inventions" of China?
Paper
Printing
Gunpowder
Metallurgy
How much of Europe’s population died during the Plague?
About 1/2
About 1/3
About 1/6
About 1/10
Who was responsible for preserving learning in Europe?
kings
traders and merchants
priests and monks
knights
Why did the bubonic plague MOST LIKELY first occur in Europe in port towns in Italy and France?
Boats landed at these ports with infected passengers and rodents.
The Southwest portion of Europe was the origin of the bubonic plague.
Europe's inland towns had better hygiene and sanitation than port towns.
People living near the ocean were more vulnerable to the bubonic plague.
Where did Islam originate?
Iberian Peninsula.
Arabian Peninsula.
Sinai Peninsula.
Malay Peninsula.
What was a negative outcome of the crusades?
Weakened the power of the church
Increased trade for Western Europe
Further damaged the relationship between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity
Mended the relationship between Eastern Othodox and Roman Catholic Christianity
What was one positive effect of the crusades?
Weakened the power of the church
Increased trade for Western Europe
Further damaged the relationship between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity
Mended the relationship between Eastern Othodox and Roman Catholic Christianity
What made the Mongols nearly unstoppable on the battlefield?
They usually largely outnumbered their enemies.
Their generals led from the front lines during battles.
They were highly mobile and skilled in horsemanship.
Their armor was superior to any other armor of the time.
What is one belief Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have in common?
Reincarnation
The Four Noble Truths
Polytheism
Monotheism
