Worksheets7th Review
Total questions: 162
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Which European explorer helped open up trade with China?
Zheng He
Justinian I
Genghis Khan
Marco Polo
How did the Song Dynasty improve the economy of China?
Select two that apply.
It expanded trade routes.
It banned western goods.
It established a feudal system.
It ended the slave trade.
It created a tax system.
How did the shogun gain power in Japan?
They controlled the regional militaries.
They studied European governments.
They influenced popular artists.
They sold land to Chinese diplomats.
In what way did the actions of the Heian aristocracy impact Japan?
They forced Japanese citizens to adopt Christianity as their main religion.
They established traditions that led to the creation of a unique Japanese culture.
They inspired Japan to create colonies in North and South America.
They formed systems that led to the first democratic government in Japan.
How did Buddhism spread into Japan?
trade between Japan and Europe
wars between Japan and India
alliances between Japan and Russia
interactions between Japan and China
How did the rise of the Tang Dynasty impact China?
It created an economic depression.
It prevented the expansion of trade networks.
It allowed for the creation of a unified culture.
It led to the rise of city-states.
The geographic location of which city made it more difficult for Muslim civilizations to expand into Europe?
Athens
Constantinople
Rome
Sparta
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Arabian Peninsula?
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Which geographical feature is located in East Asia?
Amazon River
Euphrates River
Nile River
Yellow River
Which invention was created during the Song Dynasty?
bronze spear
clay tablet
irrigation canal
magnetic compass
How did the Mongol Empire rise to power in Asia?
It created a system of civil service exams.
It united several tribes in northern Asia.
It adopted Christianity.
It isolated itself from the outside world.
papyrus scrolls
silk clothing
Tale of Genji
woodblock printing
Yamato-e artwork
How did the geography of Constantinople impact the city?
It was located in a desert and difficult to defend.
It was far from most trade routes, weakening the city’s economy.
It was near several religious centers, causing the city not to have an official religion.
It was surrounded by water and easy to defend.
How did the increase in international trade impact Islam during the 10th century?
Islam spread into Africa.
Islam became isolated from Europe.
Islam spread into North America.
Islam became isolated from Asia.
How did the Pax Mongolica impact trade?
It protected trade routes along the Silk Road.
It isolated Europe from trade with Asia.
It increased the spread of North American goods into Europe.
It decreased the value of goods created in Asia.
Which historical figure conquered the Song Dynasty?
Buddha
Confucius
Zheng He
Kublai Khan
How did Chinese civilization influence Japanese culture?
The Japanese writing system is based on the Chinese writing system.
Japanese people speak traditional Chinese languages.
Japan uses the dollar as its main currency.
The most popular religion in Japan is Christianity.
What was the role of samurai in 12th century Japan?
to protect lands controlled by nobles
to farm lands owned by the monarchy
to buy and trade goods at the open market
to educate young citizens
Which statement about Shintoism is true?
Shintoism is based on the teachings of the Bible.
Shintoism is based on the lessons of Confucius.
There is no holy book in Shintoism.
There is one singular god in Shintoism.
What was one way that Justinian attempted to restore the Roman Empire through his rule of the Byzantine Empire?
He had several large churches built in Constantinople.
He reduced the amount of land controlled by the Byzantine Empire.
He decreased the size of the Byzantine military.
He moved the capital city to Rome.
Why is Muhammad the central figure of Islam?
He brought democracy to Mecca.
He converted Mansa Musa to Islam.
He is believed to be the final prophet of God.
He was the first artist inspired by Islam.
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How did the fall of Constantinople impact the Islamic world?
It increased the influence of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.
It decreased the popularity of Islam in the Middle East.
It created an economic depression in the Middle East.
It isolated Silk Road traders from Europe.
This is a quote from a religious teaching.
"Kami are not visible to the human realm. Instead, they inhabit sacred places, natural phenomena, or people during rituals that ask for their blessing. They are mobile, visiting their places of worship, of which there can be several, but never staying forever."
This quote is a teaching from which religion?
Buddhusm
Confucianism
Hinduism
Shintoism
to help Kublai Khan rule over a large land area
to increase people’s rights
to spread democratic power
to protect against Mongol invasions
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How did the Justinian Code impact the Byzantine Empire?
It provided the Byzantine Empire with a written standard of laws.
It increased religious tolerance in the Byzantine Empire.
It increased trade between China and the Byzantine Empire.
It allowed the Byzantine Empire to create military alliances.
The Ottoman Empire invaded and destroyed the Eastern Roman Empire.
The Eastern Roman Empire adopted Hinduism as the main religion.
The Mongolian Empire increased trade with the Eastern Roman Empire.
The Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire.
Which event completes the timeline?
Buddhism spread throughout China.
Confucianism became illegal in China.
Democratic governments were created in China.
Civil service exams were banned throughout China.
What is one lasting impact of the Byzantine Empire?
isolationist policies that separated Asia from Europe
popularity of Christianity in Europe
use of European currency in Asia
creation of large international alliances in Europe
How did the expansion of trade routes impact civilizations in the 15th century?
It isolated Asian civilizations.
It led to the creation of new religions in Europe.
It decreased the values of natural resources in Africa and Europe.
It increased interactions between civilizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
This is a quote from a holy text.
"Proclaim to men the pilgrimage: they will come to thee on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path."
This quote is from which holy text?
Five Classics
Kojiki
Mahabharata
Qur’an
How did Islam spread out of the Middle East?
It inspired missionaries to convert Catholics in Eastern Europe.
Muslim armies conquered much of northern Africa.
Muslim scholars established schools in southern Africa.
It challenged the teachings of Protestants in Western Europe.
Why was the Ghana Empire able to come to power in West Africa?
It had access to large amounts of gold.
It was the first civilization to create weapons made of tin.
It invented ways to harvest silk.
It was the first civilization to farm wheat.
Middle Eastern scientists struggled to produce medicines.
Middle Eastern scientists practiced advanced surgeries.
Middle Eastern scientists studied human anatomy.
Middle Eastern scientists had no understanding of human anatomy.
How did the creation of the Eastern Roman Empire impact European culture?
It prevented the creation of monarchies in Central Europe.
It brought Christianity into Eastern Europe.
It increased the influence of Germanic tribes in Eastern Europe.
It decreased Latin influences in Central Europe.
How did Mehmed II the Conqueror increase the influence of Islam in Europe?
He decreased trade between Europe and the Middle East.
He increased the number of Muslim schools in Europe.
He led the Muslim invasion of Constantinople.
He prevented European colonization of the Middle East.
Which rivers are located in the Middle East?
Select two that apply.
Euphrates River
Indus River
Tigris River
Yangtze River
Yellow River
Which historical event had the greatest impact on Asian trade routes into Europe?
start of the Crusades
fall of the Aztec Empire
end of the Jewish Diaspora
rise of democracies in Africa
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Shintoism
How did the Ming Dynasty have a lasting impact on China?
It started a policy of isolationism that lasted centuries.
It allowed European nations to create colonies in eastern China.
It assimilated Japanese culture.
It made practicing Buddhism illegal.
It is surrounded by water on three sides, making it easier to defend.
It is located near a desert, making irrigation extremely valuable.
It is surrounded by dense forests, making trade more difficult.
It is located near many rivers, making transportation easier.
Congo Rainforest
Gobi Desert
Mount Kilimanjaro
Southern Alps
How were traditional religions in Africa influenced by animism?
They believed that plants and animals should not be domesticated.
They believed that there are no holy locations.
They believed that certain plants, animals, and locations have spirits.
They believed that eating meat is wrong.
How did the Catholic Church impact Europe during the Crusades?
It increased the influence of peasants during the Crusades.
It inspired monarchies to contribute to the Crusades.
It decreased popular support for the Crusades.
It prevented nations from participating in the Crusades.
This is a quote from British anthropologist Audrey Richards in 1932.
"The typical Bantu sacrifice consists in the offering of flour or beer to the ancestral spirts, or else the killing of an animal, and its division among the people according to fixed rules."
Based on this quote, Audrey Richards is describing the traditional religions of which
region?
Eastern Europe
India
Japan
West Africa
corn
porcelain
salt
wool
How are Djenne and Timbuktu similar?
They are both former capitals of the Ottoman Empire.
They are both historical centers of trade in West Africa.
They are both holy cities according to Jewish traditions.
They are both located on the Silk Road.
How did the adoption of the Magna Carta make the English government different from most other European governments?
It established a military empire.
It limited the power of feudal monarchs.
It increased the power of religious leaders.
It formed a representative democracy.
emperor
peasant
samurai
shogun
The Magna Carta strengthened the rule of law in England.
The Magna Carta increased the power of the monarchy in England.
The Magna Carta established a direct democracy in England.
The Magna Carta prevented justice reform in England.
Why did the Middle East become a center for trade in the 1400s?
The Middle East was home to the most valuable resources.
Most trade routes traveled through the Middle East.
The governments of the Middle East did not tax goods.
European nations created colonies in the Middle East.
Japanese culture was heavily influenced by which other cultures?
Select two that apply.
Chinese
English
German
Indian
Korean
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How did Latin and Latin-based languages spread throughout Europe?
African traders used Latin to communicate with foreign cultures.
Latin was the language used in Buddhist writings.
Latin was the official language of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
Mongolian invaders forced Europeans to speak Latin.
What was one lasting impact of the trans-Saharan trade routes in West Africa?
Traditional religions became more popular.
Asian culture spread into the region.
Islam spread into the region.
Regional economies collapsed.
How did the Kingdom of Ghana have a positive impact on African culture?
It allowed Europeans to create schools in Africa.
It unified the civilizations in West Africa.
It decreased the importance of trade in Africa.
It prevented Europeans from trading in West Africa.
Which group of people was responsible for preserving history in West African civilizations?
enslaved people
griots
military leaders
women
How did the unification of China under the Tang Dynasty impact Asia?
It increased European influences on culture.
It isolated Japan from its neighbors.
It allowed Buddhism to spread outside of India.
It decreased trade along the Silk Road.
Chinese societies do not focus on agriculture.
Agricultural advancements made during the Song Dynasty are still used today.
European farming practices are popular in China.
Chinese farms focus on preserving nature due to traditions created during the Han Dynasty.
How did the expansion of the Mongol Empire impact Asia?
It increased the influence of Japanese culture.
It decreased the value of agriculture in Asia.
It protected the Silk Road and increased trade.
It destroyed India and forced Hindus out of Asia.
How were West African traditions and culture passed down through generations?
Elders used storytelling to pass on lessons to others.
Traders brought new ideas to West African civilizations.
Priests taught social concepts at religious gatherings.
European scholars studied West African civilizations.
This is a quote from a document created in the Byzantine Empire.
"Natural Laws that are observed without distinction by all nations and have been established by Divine Providence remain always fixed and unchangeable; but those which every state establishes for itself are often changed either by the tacit consent of the people, or by some other law subsequently enacted."
This quote comes from which document?
Bible
Constitution of Prince Shotoku
Justinian Code
Qur’an
How did the Songhai Empire become a center for education?
Islamic scholars were forced out of the region.
Isolationism prevented the region from being influenced by other cultures.
Economic growth lowered the cost of attending universities in Djenne and other similar cities.
Timbuktu and other similar cities had many schools that produced books.
This is a quote from a historian in Cairo, Egypt, in 1324.
"I tried to persuade him to go up to meet the
Sultan (the ruler of Cairo) but Mansa Musa said, “I
came for the Pilgrimage and nothing else. I do not
wish to mix anything else with my Pilgrimage.”
Based on this quote, this historian witnessed which event?
Mansa Musa’s coronation as King of Egypt
growth of the gold trade in North Africa
collapse of the Mali Empire in West Africa
Mansa Musa’s religious trip to Mecca
This is a quote from an important figure in Chinese history.
"We have traversed more than 100,000 [miles] of immense water spaces and have beheld in the ocean huge waves like mountains rising in the sky, and we have set eyes on barbarian regions far away hidden in a blue transparency of light vapors, while our sails, loftily unfurled like clouds day and night, continued their course [as rapidly] as a star, traversing those savage waves as if we were treading a public thoroughfare."
This quote is most likely from which historical figure?
Zheng He
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Han Wudi
How do the Five Pillars impact Muslim culture?
They encourage Muslim scholars to study other religions.
They lay out rules and traditions for practicing Islam.
They establish democratic principles in Islamic governments.
They outline several military strategies commonly used by Muslim armies.
How did the rule of Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?
It divided the Byzantine Empire into eastern and western empires.
It made Islam the official religion of the Byzantine Empire.
It forced the Byzantine Empire to adopt more democratic practices.
It increased the amount of land controlled by the Byzantine Empire.
Mansa Musa increased the popularity of which religion in West Africa?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Why did the popularity of Christianity increase throughout Europe during the Middle Ages?
European militaries destroyed the temples of traditional religions.
The Catholic Church built monasteries.
The Catholic Church adopted Buddhist teachings.
European monarchs refused to name official religions in their kingdoms.
Status and wealth in the European feudal system of the Middle Ages were determined by which factor?
business revenue
land ownership
military service
slave trading
How were the heliocentric theories of Copernicus and Kepler different?
Kepler believed that planets made elliptical orbits.
Kepler believed that planets revolved around Earth.
Copernicus believed that planets traveled counterclockwise.
Copernicus believed that planets did not have their own gravities.
How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact societies in Europe?
It prevented the Catholic Church from influencing European societies.
It caused the rise of the feudal system in European societies.
It made European societies more attractive to African immigrants.
It isolated European societies from Asia and the Middle East.
How were traditional religions in Africa different from Christianity?
They were monotheistic.
They practiced ancestor worship.
They had several holy books.
They had no deities.
Which nations are located in East Asia?
Select two that apply.
Belgium
China
Egypt
India
Japan
Which of the following did Galileo Galilei invent?
combustion engine
microscope
printing press
wheel
Which historical figure was most responsible for bringing Islam into the Kingdom of Mali?
Genghis Khan
Mansa Musa
Mehmed II the Conqueror
Suleiman the Great
How did the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?
Select three that apply.
The merchant class developed.
The circulation of currency decreased.
Banking became more popular.
The feudal system became more popular.
Technological advancements led to the creation of new markets.
How are the Alps and the Ural Mountains similar?
They both are located in Europe.
They both are located in Russia.
They both are located along the Black Sea.
They both are located along the Mediterranean Sea.
Why was Buddhism able to spread throughout China during the 7th century?
China was controlled by the Mongolian Empire.
China was divided by the military conflicts of the Warring States Period.
China was unified by the Tang Dynasty.
China was invaded by Japan.
How is Islam similar to Judaism and Christianity?
The Bible is the most important holy book in all three religions.
All three religions are monotheistic.
All three religions require prayer multiple times a day.
The Qur’an is the most important holy book in all three religions.
How did William Tyndale’s translation of the Bible into English impact Europe?
It started the Reconquista.
It increased literacy.
It decreased education.
It ended the Crusades.
This is a quote from Thomas Aquinas.
"A man has free choice to the extent that he
is rational."
Based on this quote, Thomas Aquinas supported which concept?
humanism
isolationism
mercantilism
polytheism
This is a map of Africa. Where is the Niger River?
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How did the Spanish mission system impact Native American civilizations?
It decreased the popularity of slavery.
It prevented the spread of diseases.
It increased the popularity of Judaism.
It introduced the teachings of Christianity.
Why did the Aztec civilization create floating farms called chinampas?
to increase the impact of irrigation in the arid regions of the Sonoran Desert
to make the best use of the swampy lands of the Yucatán Peninsula
to decrease the risk of seasonal flooding along the Mississippi River
to protect crops from hurricanes along the Atlantic coast
Why did the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all develop in western Africa?
The region had several rare natural resources.
The region was landlocked.
The region was located north of the Mediterranean Sea.
The region had access to the Arabian Sea.
How did Charlemagne impact the Holy Roman Empire?
He allowed Muslim traders to control the government of the Empire.
He decreased the amount of land controlled by the Empire.
He prevented the use of feudalism within the Empire.
He made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.
How did the development of feudalism impact Japanese politics?
Wealthy families developed regional militaries that caused a period of war.
Poor farmers gained more political influence.
Artisans crafted goods that they used to gain political favor.
Religious leaders created a state church that unified the nation.
Why did Christianity become the most popular religion in Europe?
It was brought into the region by traders on the Silk Road.
It was spread throughout the region by Alexander the Great and Philip of Macedonia.
It was spread throughout the region by the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
It was brought into the region by the Mongol Empire.
Why is the rule of Saladin significant to the history of the Crusades?
He was the Muslim leader who surrendered and ended the Crusades.
He was the Muslim leader who took control of Palestine in the Battle of Hattin.
He was the Muslim leader who conquered Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul.
He was the Muslim leader who started the Crusades in the Battle of Ascalon.
Islam is the most popular religion in which regions?
Select two that apply.
Eastern Europe
Indian Subcontinent
Middle East
North Africa
South Africa
Why was Italy uniquely positioned to benefit from the trade that started during the Renaissance?
Its location near the Alps protected it from outside invasions.
Its small population decreased the value of its currency.
Its large military increased the cost of taxes.
Its location near the center of the Mediterranean Sea made transportation easier.
This is a map of trade networks during the 1500s.
Based on this map, what was one impact of these trade networks?
Asia, Africa, and Europe became more interconnected.
Merchants became less important in Europe.
Europe became isolated from Asia and Africa.
Military expansion became less common in Asia.
How are Shintoism and Confucianism similar?
Select two that apply.
Neither religion has shrines.
Neither religion has one all-powerful deity.
Both religions were created in Europe.
Neither religion has formal written texts.
Both religions were created in Asia.
How did the geographic location of Constantinople impact European culture?
It blocked the spread of Muslim culture into Central Europe.
It decreased the importance of trade on the Silk Road.
It prevented Central Europe from developing a unique culture.
It increased the popularity of Judaism in the Middle East.
Why was the foundation of the Ottoman Empire an important event in European
history?
It marked the end of trade along the Silk Road.
It led to a period of increased Muslim influence in Europe.
It marked the beginning of the Byzantine Empire.
It led to the spread of democratic governments throughout Europe.
What motivated European nations to explore the New World?
opportunities to gain wealth
opportunities to study new cultures
opportunities to make scientific discoveries
opportunities to adopt new religions
How did the Hundred Years’ War have a lasting impact on Europe?
It isolated Europe from trade routes in the Middle East.
It increased the political influence of Judaism.
It led to the development of a uniquely English culture.
It decreased the number of independent nations in Europe.
Why did trade along the Silk Road increase during the Yuan Dynasty?
Military conflicts decreased the demand for European goods.
The development of new religions changed social priorities in Asia.
The formation of military alliances increased tensions in Asia.
Expansion of the Mongol Empire made travel along the Silk Road safer.
How did the Columbian Exchange have a positive impact on Native American civilizations?
It created social tensions.
It introduced new farming techniques.
It decreased the population.
It increased the amount of available land.
This is a map of Asia.
Which number correctly identifies the location of Mecca?
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Why did Justinian lead the Byzantine Empire into a period of expansion?
He wanted to spread Islam into Western Europe.
He wanted to block all trade coming into Europe from Asia.
He wanted to create a military alliance with the Mongol Empire.
He wanted to restore the glory of the Roman Empire.
Why was the first English colony in New England created?
to block French trade routes
to study new animal species
to gain religious freedom
to declare war on Native Americans
Why was Sir Francis Bacon’s creation of the scientific method important to the Scientific Revolution?
It prevented religious groups from participating in scientific experiments.
It created a system to prove scientific theories.
It created a journal of scientific studies.
It allowed governments to fund scientific research.
Why did the Spanish monarchy support the Inquisition in the 15th century?
to spread the ideas of the Protestant Reformation
to increase military support for the Crusades
to bring an end to the Reconquista
to solidify the power of the Catholic Church
How did the Battle of Hastings impact England during the 11th century?
It made England the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
It increased the role of England in international trade.
It started the Norman conquests of England.
It isolated England from the rest of Europe.
How did the rule of the Tudors impact England?
It increased the number of immigrants coming to England.
It solidified England’s role as a global power.
It isolated England from its traditional allies.
It moved the central power of the Catholic Church to England.
Which geographic feature of North America is located farthest to the east?
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Yucatán Peninsula
Why did the Catholic Church call for the Council of Trent?
to divide the lands gained by the church during the Crusades
to set the prices of indulgences
to combat the rising popularity of the Protestant Reformation
to increase taxes on church members
Which historical figure created the Anglican Church in England?
Henry VIII
Justinian
Mary I
Saladin
How did the geography of North America impact the development of Native American civilizations?
Harsh geographical features isolated Native American cultures from one another.
A lack of natural resources prevented Native American groups from growing.
A lack of rivers prevented Native American groups from trading with one another.
Diverse geographical regions led to the development of unique Native American cultures.
This is a map of popular trade routes in the 1400s.
Based on this map, which statement is true?
Trade increased cultural interactions between civilizations in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Trade isolated Europe from civilizations in Africa and Asia.
Trade prevented the growth of civilizations in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Trade prevented Europe from accessing goods from civilizations in Africa and Asia.
This is a photograph of a farm built in the Ancient Inca civilization.
This farm solved which geographical problem faced by the Ancient Inca civilization?
There was very little dry farmland in the Amazon Rainforest.
There was very little access to fresh water in the deserts of North America.
There was very little access to irrigation in the canyons of North America.
There was very little level farmland in the Andes Mountains.
How did the actions of the Catholic Church increase the tensions that started the
Protestant Reformation?
Select two that apply.
It refused to share cures for the Bubonic Plague with kingdoms that were not Catholic.
It continued the practice of selling indulgences to the wealthy.
It ended the Crusades to gain European control of the Holy Lands.
It decreased the social and political power of the pope.
It demanded tax revenues be paid directly to the pope.
This is a timeline of events in Chinese history.
Which event completes this timeline?
Korean diplomats built gates through the Great Wall.
The Yuan dynasty destroyed the Great Wall.
European explorers established trade routes along the Great Wall.
The Ming dynasty completed the Great Wall.
There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the
sacred authority of the priesthood and the authority of kings.
This is a quote from a letter written by Pope Gelasius I.
This quote highlights the conflict between which groups during the Middle Ages?
European monarchs and Catholic Church
European monarchs and Islamic traders
European monarchs and peasants
European monarchs and vassals
This chart shows the influence of one historical European family.
Which historical European family completes this chart?
Galilei Family
Medici Family
Newton Family
Newton Family
This is a map of North and South America.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Central Mexican Plateau?
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4
[Mansa Musa] rode on horseback preceded by 500 [enslaved
people], each carrying a staff of gold weighing 500 mithkal or
about 6 pounds. In his baggage train of camels were 80 to
100 loads of gold, each weighing 3 kantar or about 300
pounds.
This is a quote from historian E. W. Bovill.
Based on this quote, what was one reason why Mansa Musa made the pilgrimage from
Mali to Mecca?
to show the wealth of Mali
to end the trade of gold
to protect the borders of Mali
to spread traditional religions
This map shows the explorations of Henry Hudson during the early 1600s.
How did the explorations shown on this map impact European history?
They caused an economic depression in England that led to a civil war.
They prevented other European nations from declaring war on English colonies.
They allowed English colonists to settle in tropical climates.
They gave England claim to much of northeastern North America.
The defining line between [gods] and ancestors is often
contested, but overall, ancestors are believed to occupy a
higher level of existence than living human beings and are
believed to be able to bestow either blessings or illness upon
their living descendants. Ancestors can offer advice and [give]
good fortune and honor to their living descendants, but they
can also make demands, such as insisting that their shrines
be properly maintained and [observed].
This is a quote from Jacob Olupona, a professor of African religions at Harvard
University.
Based on this quote, why do believers of traditional African religions practice ancestor
worship?
They believe that the spirits of ancestors live on in wild animals.
They believe that shrines allow the spirits of ancestors to enter the afterlife.
They believe that illnesses can harm the spirits of ancestors.
They believe that the spirits of ancestors can directly impact daily life.
This chart shows the origins of several Spanish words.
What made it possible for these words to be influenced in the way shown on this
chart?
Islam became less popular in Spain after Buddhism spread into the region.
Islam became popular in Spain after Muslim civilizations expanded in the 700s.
Islam was created in Spain.
Islam was banned in Spain in the 700s.
This chart shows the impacts of one historical invention.
Which historical invention completes this chart?
algebra
collapsing telescope
gunpowder
printing press
...it should be noted that different ways of knowing.... The
astronomer and the natural philosopher both conclude that the earth
is round, but the astronomer does this through a mathematical
middle that is [apart] from matter, whereas the natural philosopher
considers a middle lodged in matter. Thus there is nothing to
prevent another science from treating in the light of divine
revelation what the philosophical disciplines treat as knowable in the
light of human reason.
This is a quote from Thomas Aquinas, a philosopher of the Renaissance.
Based on this quote, Thomas Aquinas promoted which Renaissance belief?
the Confucian belief in the importance of family relationships
the Buddhist belief in the concept of enlightenment
the humanistic belief in the balance between reason and faith
the animistic belief in the power of nature and ancestral spirits
He is Allah—there is no god except Him—the Sovereign, the
All-holy, the All-benign, the Securer, the All-conserver, the All-
mighty, the All-compeller, and the All-magnanimous. Clear is
Allah of any partners that they may [assign to Him]!
This is a quote from the Qur’an.
Based on this quote, what is one defining feature of Islam?
Islam is animistic.
Islam is polytheistic.
Islam is atheistic.
Islam is monotheistic.
How did the rule of Justinian I impact the Byzantine Empire?
Select three that apply.
It redesigned the legal system of the empire.
It expanded the borders of the empire.
It led to the collapse of the empire.
It sparked a period of isolation in the empire.
It led to several architectural achievements in the empire.
What was one benefit of the geographical location of Constantinople?
It was located near important trade routes.
It was isolated from the Middle East and Asia.
It was located far from many religious centers.
It was divided by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
This chart lists several mathematical contributions by an ancient civilization.
Which ancient civilization completes this chart?
China
Greece
Japan
Muslim
This chart lists several geographical features.
Which title completes this chart?
Geographical Features of North America
Geographical Features of Europe
Geographical Features of Southwest Asia
Geographical Features of Australia
This chart shows the relationship between several historical events.
Which historical event completes this chart?
revitalization of Egypt
isolation of Chinese civilization
spread of Chinese technology
spread of Shintoism
How was the heliocentric theory of Copernicus different from the geocentric theory
created by the Greeks?
The heliocentric theory argued that Venus is the center of the solar system.
The heliocentric theory argued that Mars is the center of the solar system.
The heliocentric theory argued that the sun is the center of the solar system.
The heliocentric theory argued that the moon is the center of the solar system.
How did the city of Constantinople impact European civilizations throughout the early 1000s?
It allowed civilizations to establish alliances with African kingdoms.
It developed trade relationships with Asia.
It blocked access to the Silk Road.
It promoted the study of Hinduism.
This chart describes the encomienda system.
Based on this chart, which statement is true?
The encomienda system influenced the enslavement of Africans in North America.
The encomienda system provided wealth to Native American civilizations.
The encomienda system prevented Spanish colonists from becoming wealthy.
The encomienda system denied Spanish colonists access to farmland.
This chart shows the motivations of European nations to explore the world.
Which motivation completes this chart?
to spread Christianity
to study Native American cultures
to decrease trade
to protect natural resources
These are photographs of writing in Japan and China.
Based on these photographs, which statement is true?
Japanese writing was based on pictograms.
Japanese writing was influenced by Chinese writing.
Chinese writing was influenced by Japanese religions.
Chinese writing was based on pictograms.
The expansion of the Trans-Saharan caravan trade increased the influence of which religion in West Africa?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Shintoism
Which historical figures made advancements in art during the Renaissance?
Select two that apply.
Charlemagne
Joan of Arc
Michelangelo
Saladin
Leonardo da Vinci
How did Sir Francis Bacon’s development of the scientific method impact the Scientific Revolution?
It provided mechanical tools used to create accurate measurements.
It provided a system for repeatedly determining the outcomes of experiments.
It provided funding to universities.
It provided religious support.
This chart shows the influence of Catholic monasteries in Europe.
Which phrase completes this chart?
slowed technological advancements
increased access to education
weakened regional economies
increased military tensions
These are photographs of structures built by Native Americans in two different
regions.
Why are the structures seen in these photographs different?
Native Americans from different regions spoke different languages.
Native Americans from different regions interacted with different European colonists.
Native Americans from different regions were all part of the same larger culture.
Native Americans from different regions had access to different resources.
This chart lists the most popular religions in several modern nations.
Based on this chart, which statement is true?
European nations banned the practice of all religions.
European nations established their most popular religions in the lands they colonized.
European nations had no impact on the religions practiced in the lands they colonized.
European nations all practiced the same religions.
Why did European monarchs support the First Crusade?
to decrease the influence of the Catholic Church
to prevent the expansion of Chinese dynasties
to end Islamic control of the Holy Lands
to protect trade routes to Asia
This is a map of Asia.
Which number correctly identifies the Korean Peninsula?
1
2
3
4
How did the Reconquista impact Spain in the Middle Ages?
It increased Islamic control over Spain.
It reestablished Catholic control over Spain.
It isolated Spain from the rest of Europe.
It protected Spain from the Bubonic Plague (Black Death).
This chart shows the accomplishments of one historical figure.
This chart shows the accomplishments of which historical figure?
Charlemagne
Saladin
Pope Urban II
William the Conqueror
Which are geographical features of Europe?
Select two that apply.
the Alps
Himalaya Mountains
Sahara Desert
Yellow River
Ural Mountains
Which number correctly identifies the location of a region colonized by Portugal?
This is a map of North and South America.
1
2
3
4
This chart lists the goals of one historical event during the Renaissance.
Which historical event completes this chart?
Council of Trent
The Crusades
Hundred Years’ War
Norman Conquests
This chart describes two groups during the Renaissance.
Which group is described in column 2?
Buddhists
Catholics
Muslims
Protestants
This chart lists the impacts of one historical event.
Which historical event completes this chart?
Bubonic Plague
First Crusade
Hundred Years’ War
Protestant Reformation
No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his
rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his
standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force
against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful
judgement of his equals or by the law of the land.
This is a quote from the Magna Carta.
Based on this quote, how did the Magna Carta impact English society?
It formed a national police force.
It established the right to a fair trial.
It ended the use of prisons.
It increased the power of monarchs.
Which historical civilization continued the traditions and culture of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Byzantine Empire
Gupta Empire
Songhai Empire
Yuan Empire
Which historical figure developed and improved upon the telescope and the
microscope?
Sir Francis Bacon
Galileo Galilei
Sir Isaac Newton
William Shakespeare
This is a map of Africa.
Which number correctly identifies the Niger River?
1
2
3
4
How did Confucianism impact Chinese culture during the Song dynasty?
Select two that apply.
It inspired the creation of the civil service examination.
It increased the popularity of monotheistic religions.
It sparked military conflicts.
It created political corruption.
It increased the emphasis on filial piety.
How did Mehmed II the Conqueror impact European civilization?
He spread European religions into Africa.
He increased the influence of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.
He ended European involvement in the Crusades.
He decreased trade between Europe and Asia.
Why was Italy able to expand the movement of resources throughout its independent trade cities during the Renaissance?
Its location near the center of the Mediterranean Sea increased its access to trade.
Its location near the Sahara Desert increased its access to natural resources.
Its location near the Alps prevented its civilizations from traveling to neighboring cultures.
Its location near the Iberian Peninsula inspired several conflicts with Spain.
How were the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai similar?
Both prevented the spread of Islam into West Africa.
Both were protected by the Mongolian Peace (Pax Mongolica).
Both were cultural centers in West Africa.
Both invaded the Western Roman Empire.
This chart shows the structure of the feudal system used in Europe during the Middle Ages.
How did the structure of this system benefit the monarchies of Europe?
It increased the support for democratic governments.
It decreased the influence of monarchies by dividing the power of government.
It increased the loyalty of citizens through the distribution of lands.
It decreased the military power of monarchies.
This graph shows the estimated population of Europe before and after the Bubonic
Plague (Black Death).
How did the trend in this graph impact European civilizations?
It started a golden era of invention.
It started an increase in the popularity of Judaism.
It started a period of political stability.
It started an economic depression.
He cherished the Church of St. Peter the Apostle at Rome
above all other holy and sacred places, and heaped its
treasury with a vast wealth of gold, silver, and precious
stones. He sent great and countless gifts to the popes; and
throughout his whole reign the wish that he had nearest at
heart was to re-establish the ancient authority of the city of
Rome under his care and by his influence, and to defend and
protect the Church of St. Peter, and to beautify and enrich it
out of his own store above all other churches.
This is a quote from a biography of Charlemagne written by his close friend, Einhard.
How did the actions of Charlemagne support the claims made by Einhard in this
quote?
Charlemagne brought an end to the Crusades.
Charlemagne started the first Protestant church.
Charlemagne refused to become emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Charlemagne made Christianity the official religion of the Holy Roman Empire.
