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Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a barren area that stretches across Northern China and Southern Mongolia

a)

Plateau of Tibet

b)

Gobi Desert

c)

Himalayas

d)

Japan

2.

Natural barrier between India and China

a)

Gobi Desert

b)

Himalayas

c)

Plateau of Tibet

d)

China

3.

Divided into two countries

a)

China

b)

Korea

c)

Japan

4.

often called the "roof of the world" due to it's extremely high elevation

a)

Himalayas

b)

Gobi Desert

c)

Plateau of Tibet

5.

Country made up of a large string of islands, also known as an archipelago

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Korea

6.

Largest country in southeast Asia

a)

China

b)

Korea

c)

Japan

7.

Which actions did Yang Jian (Wendi) take to unify China? (Choose 3)

a)

standardized money

b)

raised taxes to support the military

c)

began construction of the Grand Canal

d)

established a strong central government

e)

conquered villages in Africa

8.

Confucianism is a _________.

a)

Philosophy

b)

Religion

9.

Confucianism teaches that each person has a place in society and emphasizes respect for ________.

a)

elders

b)

children

10.

Confucianism teaches that __________ must be respected as long as they are fair to the people.

a)

government leaders

b)

religious leaders

11.

The Silk Road is best known as a route for __________ .

a)

Conquering territories

b)

trade

c)

exploration

d)

migration

12.

Kublai Khan was the _____________ of Genghis Khan.

a)

grandson

b)

brother

13.

Kublai Khan conquered the __________ Dynasty, making him the first Mongol ruler to govern all of China.

a)

Song

b)

Sui

c)

Tang

d)

Yuan

14.

Kublai Khan created the __________ Dynasty.

a)

Sui

b)

Tang

c)

Song

d)

Yuan

15.

Which of the following are accomplishments of Marco Polo? Pick 4.

a)

Met Kublai Khan

b)

Impressed Kublai Khan

c)

Helped Kublai Khan run his empire

d)

Returned home to Venice and wrote a book about his travels.

e)

Conquered the Silk Road

16.

11. Why were the voyages of Zheng He important?

a)

They showed that the Ming could prevent Mongol invasions by cutting off their sea route into China even though the Mongols had a stronger military.

b)

They showed that people could explore areas beyond the Great Wall even though it served as a land barrier.

c)

They showed that the Ming were interested in trade and controlling more territory even though they turned to isolationism.

d)

They showed that the Ming would allow their enemies like Zheng He to leave the country even though they were strong rulers.

17.

What was the main purpose of moving the capital from Nanjing to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty?

a)

to move the capital to a seaport to improve access to trade goods

b)

to move the capital to the home of the scholar-officials

c)

to move the capital to a city known for art and culture

d)

to move the capital farther away from the Mongol threat

18.

The Constitution of Prince Shotoku stated the importance of harmony, or getting along with each other. This idea is similar to ideas in __________.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Animism

c)

Shinto

d)

Confucianism

19.

The Constitution of Prince Shotoku stated that the government was more important than the individual. This idea is similar to ideas in __________.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Animism

c)

Shinto

d)

Confucianism

20.

Which empire continued as the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Eastern Roman Empire

b)

Western Roman Empire

21.

Roman empire or Byzantine Empire?


Fell to a Visigoth invasion

a)

Roman

b)

Byzantine

22.

Roman empire or Byzantine Empire?


Grew too large and was split in two

a)

Roman

b)

Byzantine

23.

Roman empire or Byzantine Empire?


Capital city was Constantinople

a)

Roman

b)

Byzantine

24.

Roman empire or Byzantine Empire?


Capital city was Rome

a)

Roman

b)

Byzantine

25.

Roman empire or Byzantine Empire?


Justinian ruled the empire.

a)

Roman

b)

Byzantine

26.

Roman empire or Byzantine Empire?


The empire accepted Christianity

a)

Roman

b)

Byzantine

27.

Why was Constantinople an important trade location? (Choose 2)

a)

It had a natural harbor.

b)

It was located on the Silk Road

c)

It had large walls

d)

It had the hippodrome.

28.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Religious or nonreligious Islamic art?


Must not contain images of humans

a)

Religious

b)

Nonreligious

30.

Religious or nonreligious Islamic art?


includes calligraphy of passages of the Quran

a)

Religious

b)

Nonreligious

31.

Religious or nonreligious Islamic art?


Glorifies their god's word

a)

Religious

b)

Nonreligious

32.

Religious or nonreligious Islamic art?


geometric shapes

a)

Religious

b)

Nonreligious

33.

Quran, Sunnah, or Both


teachings of Mohammed- the words he said including his prayers

a)

Quran

b)

Sunnah

c)

Both

34.

Quran, Sunnah, or Both


includes customs, practices, and traditions. It told the way Mohammed lived instead of the words he said.

a)

Quran

b)

Sunnah

c)

Both

35.

Quran, Sunnah, or Both


is considered the word of their god

a)

Quran

b)

Sunnah

c)

Both

36.

Quran, Sunnah, or Both


is considered a holy book of Islam

a)

Quran

b)

Sunnah

c)

Both

37.

How did the Islamic faith have an impact on trade in Asia?

a)

The pilgrimmage opened up opportunities for trade.

b)

Spices became desirable items

c)

Charity made them give away money which was used for trade.

d)

They conquered foreign lands

38.

a)

a,b,c,d,e

b)

b,c,d,e,a

c)

b,a,d,e,c

d)

b,e,c,a,d

39.

Why is the Niger River important?

a)

It runs through the Sahara

b)

It runs into Lake Chad

c)

It provides water for 5 African nations.

d)

It is largest river in Africa.

40.

27. What is the physical environment of the Sahara?

a)

rainforest

b)

desert

c)

mountains

d)

plateau

41.

Which body of water is labled A?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Lake Chad

c)

Gulf of Guinea

42.

Which body of water is labeled E?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Lake Chad

c)

Gulf of Guinea

43.

_______ use the oral words to convey history, are most often male, and learn how to play music in traditional African villages.

a)

Griots

b)

Chiefs

c)

Elders

44.

Which of these is NOT a central feature of Islam?

a)

founded by Mohammed

b)

Belief in 5 pillars

c)

belief in 3 gods

d)

Quran and Sunnah are sacred texts

45.

In the kingdom of Ghana, __________ were forced to cut large blocks of salt before camels hauled them to the savanna.

a)

slaves

b)

women

c)

children

d)

kings

46.

In Ghana, __________ taxed gold before it could be traded.

a)

slaves

b)

women

c)

children

d)

kings

47.

In the kingdom of Ghana, __________ and children crawled deep into the gold mines to bring up gravel.

a)

slaves

b)

women

c)

children

d)

kings

48.

How did trading routes between cities like Djenné and Timbuktu become the key to the exchange of cultural traditions?

a)

People would dance while they traded

b)

Trade routes were created to share traditions

c)

People would meet along trade routes and would share their customs and traditions.

49.

Why would traders introduce Islam to the people of Mali?

a)

So they could have traditions.

b)

So they could trade.

c)

So they could appear peaceful.

d)

It is a pillar of Islam.

50.

Which actions did Charlemagne take during his reign? (Choose 4)

a)

He promoted trade.

b)

He wrote Europe’s first constitution.

c)

He developed a legal system.

d)

He made Christianity a state religion

e)

He founded schools and libraries.

51.

Which letter correctly identifies the North Atlantic Drift?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

52.

a)

1,2,3,4

b)

4,3,2,1

c)

1,2,4,3

d)

1,4,2,3

53.

What is located at point A?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

Korean Peninsula

d)

Sea of Japan

54.

What is at point B?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

Korean Peninsula

d)

South China Sea

55.

What is located at point C?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

South China Sea

d)

Pacific Ocean

56.

What is located at point D?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

South China Sea

d)

Pacific Ocean

57.

What is located at point E?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

South China Sea

d)

Pacific Ocean

58.

Which body of water is located at point 1?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Persian Gulf

c)

Black Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

59.

Which body of water is located at point 2?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Persian Gulf

c)

Black Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

60.

Which body of water is located at point 3?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Tigris River

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

61.

Which body of water is located at point 4?

a)

Persian Gulf

b)

Tigris River

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

62.

Which body of water is located at point 5?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea

63.

Which body of water is located at point 6?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

64.

What body of water is useful for ships reaching the Mediterranean for trade from the north?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Arabian Sea

65.

Which body of water is surrounded by Europe, Africa, and the middle east and was key in the growth of Rome and Egypt?

a)

Arabian Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Caspian Sea

d)

Black Sea

66.

Which body of water has a large supply of oil underneath the seabed?

a)

Tigris River

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Persian Gulf

d)

Red Sea

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