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WorksheetsSemester 1 World History Final Study Guide
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Piece of land granted to a vassal from a lord.
Middle Ages
Crusades
Serf
Fief
Feudalism
The main goal of this was to gain control of Jerusalem.
Middle Ages
Crusades
Serf
Fief
Feudalism
This was the political system in Europe during the Middle
Ages in which lords gave land to vassals in exchange
for military service and loyalty.
Middle Ages
Crusades
Serf
Fief
Feudalism
Period of European history from 500 to 1500.
Middle Ages
Crusades
Serf
Fief
Feudalism
This person was tied to the land they worked
on and often produced agriculture for the manor.
Middle Ages
Crusades
Serf
Fief
Feudalism
Which of the following is a synonym for serf?
Monk
Noble
Peasant
Manor
Which Crusade was the only successful one for the Christians?
First Crusade
Second Crusade
Third Crusade
Fourth Crusade
Which member of the feudal system was MOST tied to the land?
Blacksmith
Farmer
King
Serf
The Pope crowning Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor” on December 25 in the year 800 shows the
Influence of the Church on European government
Effects of Crusades on Western political life
Devastation of the Bubonic plague on the Franks
Birth of a new secular era in the Middle Ages
One long-term effect of the Crusades was the
Growth of trade and towns in Western Europe
Development of Pax Mongolia
Fall of the Ming Dynasty
Control of Jerusalem by Europeans
Which heading best completes this partial outline?
Reasons for Europeans to Fight in the Crusades
Goals of the Hanseatic League
Results of the Reconquista
Aims of Charlemagne
The information on the above map suggests that the Black Death was primarily spread by the actions of
Merchants
Invading armies
Nomadic peoples
Explorers
What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
An exchange of land for services
A representative government
Economic equality for all
Protection of individual rights
Which religious figure is considered by their religion to be God in human form?
Jesus
Vishnu
Muhammad
Buddha
Which of the following is not one of the five major world religions?
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
The bar or bat mitzvah is a coming-of-age ceremony in ________.
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Which of the following could be called the "founder" of Hinduism?
Muhammad
Buddha
There isn't any one founder of Hinduism
Moses
Christianity was founded approximately how many years ago?
1000 years ago
10,000 years ago
20,000 years ago
2000 years ago
Who are the trinity of gods in Hinduism?
Brahma, Shiva, and Moses
Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
Shiva, Muhammad, and God
Which religion or philosophy had the Five Relationships, Ruler & People; Father & Son; Husband & Wife; Older Brother & Younger Brother; Friend & Friend?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Which religious figure is considered by their religion to be God in human form?
Vishnu
Buddha
Muhammad
Jesus
The Five Pillars (fasting, declaration of belief, pilgrimage, alms, and daily prayer) are the principle religious duties in ________.
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Which of the following is the Holiest Book of Islam?
The Bible
The Hindu
The Qur'an
The Talmud
What symbol is associated with Christianity?
What symbol is associated with Islam?
What symbol is associated with Hinduism?
What symbol is associated with Buddhism?
What symbol is associated with Judaism?
What is the dominant religion of the Indian subcontinent?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Which of the following is not a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Bar Mitzvah
Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj
Giving alms to the poor
Reincarnation
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
The belief in many gods
The belief in one god
The first of the great Biblical patriarchs, father of Isaac, and traditional founder of the ancient Hebrew nation and Judaism: considered by Muslims an ancestor of the Arab People though his son Ishmael.
A person who is killed because of their religion
Monotheism
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
The belief in many gods
The belief in one god
The first of the great Biblical patriarchs, father of Isaac, and traditional founder of the ancient Hebrew nation and Judaism: considered by Muslims an ancestor of the Arab People though his son Ishmael.
A person who is killed because of their religion
Martyr
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
The belief in many gods
The belief in one god
The first of the great Biblical patriarchs, father of Isaac, and traditional founder of the ancient Hebrew nation and Judaism: considered by Muslims an ancestor of the Arab People though his son Ishmael.
A person who is killed because of their religion
Polytheism
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
The belief in many gods
The belief in one god
The first of the great Biblical patriarchs, father of Isaac, and traditional founder of the ancient Hebrew nation and Judaism: considered by Muslims an ancestor of the Arab People though his son Ishmael.
A person who is killed because of their religion
Abraham
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
The belief in many gods
The belief in one god
The first of the great Biblical patriarchs, father of Isaac, and traditional founder of the ancient Hebrew nation and Judaism: considered by Muslims an ancestor of the Arab People though his son Ishmael.
A person who is killed because of their religion
Communism
a political theory derived from Karl Marx
an arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers in which
work passes from operation to operation in direct line until the product is assembled
an economic system in which the ownership is maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain
characterized by farms, vegetation, and open spaces.
Urban
living in a city
an arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers in which
work passes from operation to operation in direct line until the product is assembled
an economic system in which the ownership is maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain
characterized by farms, vegetation, and open spaces.
Industrial Revolution
living in a city
an arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers in which
work passes from operation to operation in direct line until the product is assembled
an economic system in which the ownership is maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain
characterized by farms, vegetation, and open spaces.
Capitalism
living in a city
an arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers in which
work passes from operation to operation in direct line until the product is assembled
an economic system in which the ownership is maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain
characterized by farms, vegetation, and open spaces.
Assembly Line
living in a city
an arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers in which
work passes from operation to operation in direct line until the product is assembled
an economic system in which the ownership is maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain
characterized by farms, vegetation, and open spaces.
Rural
living in a city
an arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers in which
work passes from operation to operation in direct line until the product is assembled
an economic system in which the ownership is maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain
characterized by farms, vegetation, and open spaces.
What natural resources gave Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution?
Steel and Brass
Natural Gas and Geothermal Steam
Coal and Iron
Copper and Cobalt
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, people lived
in cities
in tenements
in suburbs
on farms
The first industry to benefit from industrialization was
transportation
textiles
agriculture
communications
With which of the following is Karl Marx most closely associated?
socialism
democracy
communism
trade unionism
What was the Industrial Revolution?
increased purchases of land by wealthy landowners to cultivate larger fields
increased output of machine-made goods that began in England during the 18th century
a widespread use of teenagers as factory laborers who worked 14-hour days, 6 days a week
increased populations of urban areas during the 1800s
What was the main cause of the process of urbanization that occurred in the 19th century Britain and elsewhere in western Europe?
poor crop yields
industrialization
improved living conditions in cities
more efficient transportation systems
Parents accepted child labor because they needed the extra money.
True
False
England was the first country to industrialize.
True
False
The Industrial Revolution moved production from the cottage industry to the factory.
True
False
What is the most probable reason for the population growth in all cities between 1800 and 1850?
agricultural revolution
Industrial Revolution
new middle class
railroads
Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th Century?
Ancient boundaries
Imposed by Europeans
Geographically logical
Established by indigenous populations
The sepoys were:
Indian soldiers
Bengal Hindus
Mughal princes
Sikh civil servants
The items in the box are all examples of-
Socialism
Communism
Imperialism
Nationalism
What is the best title for the image?
China controls the world
The Partitioning of China
Japanese Imperialism
The Berlin Conference
Many of the political divisions shown on the map were directly related to the
Meiji Restoration
Opium Wars
Berlin Conference
Boer War
Colony
A territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power.
A region in which an outside power claims exclusive
investment or trading privileges
A territory or region ruled directly by a foreign power.
The foreign government controls that area as its own.
Protectorate
A territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power.
A region in which an outside power claims exclusive
investment or trading privileges
A territory or region ruled directly by a foreign power.
The foreign government controls that area as its own.
Sphere of Influence
A territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power.
A region in which an outside power claims exclusive
investment or trading privileges
A territory or region ruled directly by a foreign power.
The foreign government controls that area as its own.
By 750, the _________ or city-state became the central focus of Greek life?
agora
pantheon
hoplite
polis
What was the first Greek state?
Ionia
Mycenea
Crete
Tarsus
The conquests of Alexander the Great created the
Dark Ages
Macedonian Age
Age of Lawlessness
Hellenistic Age
This was the central city of the Minoan civilization.
Sparta
Knossos
Athens
Thebes
What was the result of Alexander of Great's conquests?
Socialism spread from Greece to a great many lands.
Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia.
After hundreds of years, Persia finally conquered Greece and took control of Greek lands.
The progress of Greek scholars was halted.
What was the open market area called in ancient Greece?
agora
theater
acropolis
polis
The agora was a fortified place and religious center.
True
False
Hellenism
to imitate Greeks
central city of Minoan civilization
fortified place and religious center
open area used as a market and meeting place
city-state
Agora
to imitate Greeks
central city of Minoan civilization
fortified place and religious center
open area used as a market and meeting place
city-state
Polis
to imitate Greeks
central city of Minoan civilization
fortified place and religious center
open area used as a market and meeting place
city-state
Acropolis
to imitate Greeks
central city of Minoan civilization
fortified place and religious center
open area used as a market and meeting place
city-state
Knossos
to imitate Greeks
central city of Minoan civilization
fortified place and religious center
open area used as a market and meeting place
city-state
A form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
Patricians
12 Tables
Republic
Plebeians
Pax Romana
Common people of Rome
Patricians
12 Tables
Republic
Plebeians
Pax Romana
Rich land owners
Patricians
12 Tables
Republic
Plebeians
Pax Romana
Body of laws
Patricians
12 Tables
Republic
Plebeians
Pax Romana
The Peace of Rome
Patricians
12 Tables
Republic
Plebeians
Pax Romana
Rome is at the center of the Apennine Peninsula in the center of this geographic feature important for trade. What is the name of the body of water that Italy is centrally located on?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Ionian Sea
The Atlantic Ocean
The Sahara Desert
What edict by Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire?
Thessalonica
Milan
Nantes
Fontainebleau
Romans fought three wars against Carthage. Why?
To control the Western Mediterranean and Trade.
To control Africa.
To control Italy.
Because Carthage attacked them repeatedly.
This famous Roman conquered Gaul, brought an army to Rome, elected as dictator for life and was assassinated by the Senate in 44 BC. He was
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Antonius
Scipio Africanus
Which Continent did Romans NOT trade with?
Australia
Africa
Asia
Europe
Romans built these to carry clean water to the cities.
Aqueducts
Baths
Roads
Coliseum
The Roman government ordered engineers to build roads like these in order to
allow the army to travel quickly to distant parts of the Empire
create work for the unemployed poor
build lasting monuments
worship gods
Which group of Barbarians invaded the city of Rome from North Africa?
Vandals
Angels
Saxons
Huns
3rd Estate
Fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights.
The poorest and largest group of people.
A period of the French Revolution, during which many people were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
3rd Estate pledged not to stop meeting until a constitution had been written.
Tennis Court Oath
Fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights.
The poorest and largest group of people.
A period of the French Revolution, during which many people were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
3rd Estate pledged not to stop meeting until a constitution had been written.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights.
The poorest and largest group of people.
A period of the French Revolution, during which many people were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
3rd Estate pledged not to stop meeting until a constitution had been written.
Reign of Terror
Fundamental document of the French Revolution and in the history of human and civil rights.
The poorest and largest group of people.
A period of the French Revolution, during which many people were ruthlessly executed by the ruling faction.
3rd Estate pledged not to stop meeting until a constitution had been written.
Which event was considered to be the spark of the French Revolution?
Reign of Terror
The storming of the Bastille
Beheading of Louis XVI
Rise of Napoleon
The document that is most closely identified with the French Revolution is the
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Magna Carta
Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?
Ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte
Nationalization of the Church
Outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety
The demand of the Third Estate for more political power
Toussaint L'Ouverture led a successful revolution against French rule in
Algeria
Brazil
Haiti
Mexico
Who was known as "The Liberator" because of his efforts toward independence in South America?
Miguel Hidalgo
Simón Bolívar
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which country's revolution is referred to in the above headlines?
Spain
France
Austria
Russia
Which absolute monarch wanted to Westernize their country?
Philip II of Spain
King Louis XIV
Queen Elizabeth
Peter the Great
During his reign, Spain reached the height of its influence and power
Peter the Great
King Louis XIV
Philip II
King Louis XVI
Which Absolute monarch stated, “L’état, c’est moi!”?
King Louis XIV
Philip II
Peter the Great
William and Mary
Which king sent the Spanish Armada to England?
King Louis XIV
Philip II
Peter the Great
William and Mary
Which ruler wanted to Westernize his country by opening schools, starting a newspaper, and reforming the calendar?
King Louis XIV
Philip II
Peter the Great
William and Mary
What is the name of the massive palace built by King Louis XIV?
Versailles
Parliament
The Bastille
Buckingham Palace
Form of government in which the monarch has absolute power
Absolute monarch of France
Peter the Great
Philip II
King Louis XIV
Absolute Monarchy
Used the emblem of the Sun because he saw himself as the source of light to his people
Absolute monarch of France
Peter the Great
Philip II
King Louis XIV
Absolute Monarchy
Believing the right to rule came directly from the will of God
Divine Right
Peter the Great
Philip II
King Louis XIV
Absolute Monarchy
Absolute monarch of Russia
Absolute monarch of France
Peter the Great
Philip II
King Louis XIV
Absolute Monarchy
King Louis XIV
Absolute monarch of France
Absolute monarch of Spain
Absolute monarch of Russia
Absolute monarch of England
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of a Renaissance Man because he
wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
came from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family’s status in society.
was a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.
The publication of Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses.
attacked the abuses in the sale of indulgences, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
was largely ignored until decades after Luther’s death.
became the central text for Anglicanism.
_________ was the first Protestant faith.
Christian Humanism
Lutheranism
Calvinism
Zoroastrianism
________ literature was literature written in the language of everyday speech in a particular region.
Biblical
Vernacular
Complex
Philosophical
The Renaissance in Italy is associated with which three artists?
Raphael, Donatello, and Jose Saurez
Masaccio, Donatello, and Filippo Brunelleschi
Leonardo da Vinci, Jan van Eyck, and Albrecht Dürer
Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo
Leader of the Reformation
Reformation
Leonardo da Vinci
Johann Gutenberg
Renaissance Man
Martin Luther
A person with many talents or areas of knowledge.
Reformation
Leonardo da Vinci
Johann Gutenberg
Renaissance Man
Martin Luther
A painter, architect, inventor, and student of all things scientific.
Reformation
Leonardo da Vinci
Johann Gutenberg
Renaissance Man
Martin Luther
A German blacksmith, goldsmith, Printer, and publisher who invented the printing press using movable type.
Reformation
Leonardo da Vinci
Johann Gutenberg
Renaissance Man
Martin Luther
A 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Catholic Church ending in the establishment of the Protestant Churches.
Reformation
Leonardo da Vinci
Johann Gutenberg
Renaissance Man
Martin Luther
The everyday language of a group of people.
Vernacular
Leonardo da Vinci
Johann Gutenberg
Renaissance Man
Martin Luther
He was the first person to argue that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe.
Nicholas Copernicus
John Locke
Johannes Kepler
Martin Luther
What cause did Mary Wollstonecraft fight for?
American Independence
Rights for women
Laissez Faire
Rights for minorities
When did the Enlightenment take place?
1650 - 1800
Dark Ages
The Middle Ages
1900 - 1950
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". Which Enlightenment philosopher had the greatest impact on this phrase from the Declaration of Independence, by Thomas Jefferson?
Locke
Wollstonecraft
Descartes
Voltaire
Believed that people were born with natural rights that could not be taken away by the government.
Locke
Aristotle
Plato
Hobbes
Hobbes believed that all humans were inherently
sympathetic
partiers
evil
good
He introduced the Law of Gravity
Copernicus
Isaac Newton
John Locke
Galileo
Heliocentric theory stated that the earth is the center of the universe.
True
False
Geocentric theory stated that the sun is the center of the universe.
True
False
Earth at the center of the universe
Geocentric
Galileo
Copernicus
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
First to study stars using a telescope
Geocentric
Galileo
Copernicus
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
Without government our lives would be nasty, brutish, and short.
Geocentric
Galileo
Copernicus
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to.
Voltaire
Galileo
Copernicus
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
Life, Liberty, and Property
Voltaire
Galileo
Copernicus
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
What symbol is associated with Christianity?
Islam
What symbol is associated with Hinduism?
The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century.
Renaissance
Vernacular
Complex
Philosophical
Believed the universe was heliocentric
Voltaire
Galileo
Copernicus
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
Absolute monarch of Spain
Absolute monarch of France
Peter the Great
Philip II
King Louis XIV
Absolute Monarchy
