WorksheetsWH Final Rev #1 Spring 20-21
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from multiple points of view?
Examining different perspectives gives a more complete picture of historical circumstances.
Viewing history chronologically shows how eras overlap from one time period to the next.
Evaluating the roles of specific individuals in history helps determine personal contributions.
Using primary sources allows historians access to official records.
A person's feelings or opinions affecting the information received is called:
perspective
proximity
bias
context
Which item would be considered a secondary source on World War I?
diary of a soldier who fought in the Battle of the Somme
magazine article on the 75th anniversary of the poem, “In Flanders Fields”
map used by General Lanrezac in planning for the Battle of the Marne
rifle instruction manual used by a Russian soldier on the Eastern Front
Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to
reinforce popular opinion
demonstrate the significance of religious beliefs
determine the characteristics of propaganda
establish its reliability
Throughout history, a basic purpose of government has been to provide
representation for all social classes
separate political and religious systems
laws to maintain order
equal rights for all people
Which of the following created one of the first form of laws?
King Tut
Abraham
King Sargon
King Hammurabi
Which of the following is not one of the 8 traits of a civilization?
cities
public works
job specialization
entertainment
How did ancient people control the flooding of rivers?
sacrifice
minerals
praying to gods
irrigation
1. Which of the following locations consisted of a theocracy?
Egypt
Athens
Greece
Sparta
Where did Cuneiform, the first form of writing, originate?
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
Indus Valley
Which geographic factor influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
smooth coastline
monsoon cycle
tropical location
mountainous topography
Which of the following is a government where the people rule?
democracy
oligarchy
monarchy
aristocracy
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy’s social ideal because he ______________________
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.
wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
building floating gardens to grow corn
constructing Hindu temples
establishing representative democracies
developing a writing system using cuneiform
The Peace of Augsburg formally _____________________
allowed German states to choose between Catholicism and Lutheranism
ended religious warfare between Christians and Muslims
established the doctrine of Lutheranism.
ended the war between France and Morocco.
____________ founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
The Council of Trent
Ignatius of Loyola
The Act of Supremacy of 1534
John Paul II
Having a religion that consisted of many gods is defined as ___________________
monarchy
monotheistic
polytheistic
freedom of religion
The publication of Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses _______________________
was largely ignored until decades after Luther’s death
became the central text for Anglicanism.
was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses.
attacked the abuses in the sale of indulgences, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
_____________ was the birthplace of the Renaissance.
France
Italy
Germany
England
Which 2 artists used a realistic style in depicting the human body.
Michelangelo and Donatello
Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer
Raphael and Jose Saurez
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
___________ was the first Protestant faith.
Hinduism
Baptism
Calvinism
Lutheranism
A person who is well educated, sophisticated with talent and knowledge in many different fields of study is a __________________
protestor
Renaissance man
reformer
activist
Periods of famine, warfare, and religious persecution have most often influenced people’s decisions to _______________
collectivize their farms
migrate from a region
expand their territory
industrialize an area
During the early European feudal period, subsistence, agriculture and economic self-sufficiency are most commonly associated with the ___________________________
manorial system
growth of commerce
enclosure movement
introduction of wheeled vehicles
All of these are advantages Italy had over other nations EXCEPT _________________________
Classical heritage of Greece and Rome
Strict feudal policies
A wealthy merchant class
Thriving cities
Which primary source would most likely provide the perspective of an Indian nationalist?
a United Nations document about the partition of British India
a painting of the Amritsar Massacre created by a Christian missionary
a letter written by the English viceroy in India to a member of Parliament
a diary entry of a Hindu participant in the Salt March
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy’s social ideal because he ________________________
came from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family’s status in society.
wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
was a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician
Which environmental issue faced the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China?
extensive destruction of rain forests for lumber to build large structures
soil erosion resulting from annual rainfall of over 100 inches per year
catastrophic floods that destroyed crops and villages
waterways that were unnavigable most of the year
The scientific theories developed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton resulted in _______________________
challenges to the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church
support for the Earth-centered theory of the universe
Confirmation of Darwin’s theory of evolution
a renewed interest in the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
________________ was the first Protestant faith.
ethnicity
Lutheranism
racism
Calvinism
The Peace of Augsburg formally ____________________
Ended religious warfare between Christians and Muslims
allowed German states to choose between Catholicism and Lutheranism
ended the war between France and Morocco
established the doctrine of Lutheranism.
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
____________________ founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits
The Council of Trent
Ignatius of Loyola
Pope Paul III
The Act of Supremacy of 1534
The heliocentric model of the universe developed by Copernicus and Galileo was considered heresy during their lives because it ____________________
linked astronomy to the teachings of Muhammad
supported the world view of the ancient Greeks
challenged the secular power of absolute monarchs
conflicted with the official doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the heliocentric theory became the centerpiece for debate between
capitalism and communism
science and religion
colonialism and nationalism
isolationism and globalism
These 2 artists used a realistic style in depicting the human body
Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer
Michelangelo and Donatello
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
Raphael and Jose Saurez
One scientific belief held by both René Descartes and Isaac Newton is that ____________________
reasoned thought is the way to discover truth
new theories should be made to fit existing traditional ideas
the method by which discoveries are made is unimportant
difficult problems should be solved by reading religious texts
Which scientist is most directly associated with formulating the sun is the center view of the solar system?
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Descartes
Newton
The most important intellectual movement associated with the Renaissance is __________________
activism
humanism
liberalism
conservatism
What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
Natural laws were used to explain human affairs
Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology
Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies
The emphasis on religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas
Which factor was most responsible for the dramatic decline in the Native American population between 1492 and 1650?
slavery
war
disease
famine
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the heliocentric theory became the centerpiece for debate between ______________
science and religion
isolationism and globalism
colonialism and nationalism
capitalism and communism
The ideas of Enlightenment philosophers were based on __________________________
efforts to achieve salvation
faith in human reason
traditional practices
the inevitability of poverty
Which of he explanations below describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?
The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused the Native American population to decrease.
The introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas caused the life expectancy of Native Americans to increase
The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase in Europe.
The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agricultural output
______________ was the birthplace of the Renaissance.
France
England
Italy
Netherlands
Which phrase best explains a reason for the beginning of European exploration of the Americas?
demands for economic resources
pressures from foreign invaders
shortages of skilled labor
lack of agricultural diversity
The term divine right is best defined as a _________________
revolution to gain political rights and freedoms
philosophy that encourages religious toleration
belief that a ruler’s authority comes from God
system in which a monarch has limited power
This is a type of government where a monarch rules without limits or restrictions on their power.
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which Greek philosopher wrote The Republic, a book that set forth his vision of a perfectly governed society?
Pericles
Plato
Sophocles
Socrates
The invention of the caravel, astrolabe, and magnetic compass contribute mostly in which age
Industrial rev
agricultural rev
exploration
reformation
The language and religion of Central and South America have been MOST influenced by ______________
free trade agreements.
alliances with the United States.
Spanish colonization.
free trade agreements.
Which Greek philosopher was condemned to death for “corrupting the youth of Athens” and for “neglecting the city’s gods”?
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Protagoras
How would you best describe the religious beliefs of the Ancient Greeks?
Christian
monotheistic
polytheistic
Muslim
What caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government?
The independent nature of the people
the number of citizens in the region
The size of the region
The geography of the region
Which of the following refers to a representative form of government?
monarchy
republic
direct democracy
dictatorship
What Macedonian leader conquered a huge empire and spread Greek culture from Greece, to Egypt, throughout Persia, all the way to India?
Alexander the Great
Ptolemy
Solon
Phillip II
What separated the different regions within Greece?
rivers
mountains
dense forests
large areas of uninhabitable land
Which form of government does not involve rule by a group?
triumvirate
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
Who was the apostle, and fisherman, whom Jesus referred to as the “rock” on which the Christian Church would be built?
Paul
Peter
Caesar
Constantine
In times of crisis why did the Romans appoint a dictator?
The Romans thought it would help to have one leader who could make quicker decisions during these times.
The Romans never appointed a dictator for fear of becoming an authoritarian regime with no limitations
The Romans thought the gods would grant them one great ruler
none of the above
Which of the following terms or phrases is the closest definition of the Greek word, “polis”?
city-state
democracy
empire
region of Greek soldiers
Which of the following is not an event that would have been held in the famous Roman Coliseum?
mock naval battles
human animal fights
Christian ceremonies
gladiator fights
Which of the following best describes the Greek phalanx?
governmental body
military conquest
mythical creature
military formation
Who was the man that composed great epics that explained the history of Greece?
Alexander the Great
Homer
Draco
Cleisthenes
Who ordered the end of Christian persecution and moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium (which was later named Constantinople).
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Alexander the Great
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was ______________
Primarily concerned with the health of their people
Placed a great emphasis on the arts and literature
Granted voting rights to all their people
Was a powerful military state
After the fall of Rome the Eastern Empire became known as the ______________________
Persian Empire
Mongol empire
Byzantine Empire
Gupta Empire
Which Greek philosopher provided the basis for the scientific method?
Socrates
Aristotle
Protagoras
Plato
What was the name for the social class of wealthy landowners that held most of the power in Rome?
Legions
Tribunes
Patricians
Plebeians
Which of the following best represents the change in government in Rome under the leadership of Julius Caesar?
The Roman Empire was converted into the Roman Theocracy
The Roman Republic was converted into the Roman Empire
The Roman Senate was converted into the Roman Legions
The Roman Empire was converted into the Roman Republic
What type of government did Plato believe was necessary as the best way to rule and govern over a group of people?
An oligarchy chosen by many
A theocracy
One authoritarian leader
Many democratic leaders
How was the structure of the Roman government similar to the structure of the United States government?
Both governments had four senators per state.
Both governments had monarchies
Both governments had three branches of government.
Both governments had four senators per state.
What was the name for the legal code of Rome?
10 commandments
12 tables
the consul of law
the roman legal law
Which of the following was not a part of Roman government?
tribal assembly
President
Senate
Consuls
Which of the following is not a Roman invention or Roman improvement?
aqueduct
concrete
the arch
Hellenistic culture
Previously an enemy to Christianity, what man spread Christian teachings to as many as possible, after seeing a vision of Jesus on the road to Damascus?
St. Augustine
Paul
Peter
Constantine
What is the term for the two-hundred year period of peace in Rome?
Praetor
Triumvirate
Pax Romana
Diaspora
Which event was influenced by these innovations?
-Spinning jenny
-Flying shuttle
-Spinning machine
-Water frame
Industrial Revolution
Colonization of the Americas
Agricultural Revolution
Reformation of the Catholic Church
The “fall” of the Roman Empire is best described as
Plagues meant that Romans had to move out of their traditional boundaries
Power of the Roman Empire being transferred from Rome to Britannia
The gradual decline of the Roman Empire, ending with the invasions of the barbarians
The Roman Republic ceasing to exist
Choose the correct chronological order for the following:
Roman Empire – Roman Republic – Classical Greece
Classical Greece - Roman Republic - Roman Empire
Roman Republic - Classical Greece - Roman Senate
Classical Greece - Roman Empire - Roman Republic
This nation’s transition to an industrial economy beginning in the 1700s caused it to be nicknamed “The Workshop of the World.” This nation developed inventions that greatly helped produce goods.
Which nation does the information describe?
USA
France
Great Britain
Germany
What was a provision of the English Bill of
Rights in 1689?
Execution of laws is the right solely of the monarch
The monarch can reject the decisions of judges.
Parliament is prohibited from raising an army.
Taxes must be approved by Parliament.
One effect of this invention was that textile factories no longer needed to be located near rivers. Another effect was that factories could operate even when a nearby river was frozen over.
Which invention is described in the information?
spinning jenny
flying shuttle
steam engine
cotton gin
Which of the following was not a reason for the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
invasion from Germanic tribes
growing unemployment
the Pax Romana
high inflation
Which technology was MOST necessary to create
the Aztec pyramids?
mathematical knowledge
agricultural innovations
written language
metal working
This Enlightenment thinker wrote many essays, fictional works, and plays criticizing absolute monarchy, religious intolerance, and social inequality. He spent time in prison and lived in exile for much of his life. His ideas influenced leaders of the American and French revolutions.
Who was he?
Galileo
Niccolò Machiavelli
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
Use the list below to answer the question.
___________________________ ?
• City-state government
• Cuneiform writing
• Lunar calendar
Which title would BEST describe this list?
Advances by the Yellow River Civilization
Influences of Sumerian Civilization
Developments in Egyptian Civilization
Contributions of the Indus River Civilization
Which achievement of the Han dynasty resulted in many contemporary Chinese citizens referring to themselves as the “people of Han”?
trading porcelains
limiting civil wars
preserving political unity
inventing paper
After the death of Muhammad, his direct
successor took which title as leader of the Islamic community?
imam
sultan
mullah
caliph
Use the list below to answer the question.
Characteristics of the Mandate of Heaven
• The right to rule is granted by Heaven
• Just leaders have divine authority
• Unjust leaders lose divine authority
Which event BEST shows an application of this
concept?
the adoption of a written law code
the practice of a new religion
the founding of a new dynasty
the creation of a civil service
What economic policy maintains that a colony
exists solely to benefit the mother country?
capitalism
laissez faire
mercantilism
A. salutary neglect
What practice did Martin Luther argue against in
his Ninety-Five Theses?
achieving salvation by faith
translating religious texts
selling indulgences
studying the Bible
The Ten Commandments reflect which approach to
government?
Laws should be focused on civil issues.
People should be divided into social classes.
People should use reason to question authority.
Laws should be derived from divine authority.
Which advance helped spread the ideas of the
Protestant Reformation?
Michelangelo’s architectural achievements
Gutenberg’s moveable type printing press
Galileo’s invention of the reflecting telescope
Da Vinci’s drawings of human anatomy
Which change came about as a result of the Magna
Carta?
It limited the power of the British monarch.
It recognized the authority of the Pope in England.
It removed property restrictions from the voting laws.
It placed the government under the control of the Church of England.
The Italian Renaissance was a time of renewed interest in classical ideas and achievements associated with the culture of which ancient nation?
Greece
Italy
India
Greece
What relationship did the untouchables have with the classes in the caste system of ancient India?
They were excluded from the caste system and shunned by others.
They belonged to the priestly caste and were isolated in temples.
They were household servants and seldom went out in public.
They belonged to the upper caste and seldom associated with the lower castes.
Which ancient civilization MOST influenced the development of a democratic form of government in the United States?
China
India
Greece
Egypt
What was the purpose of the English Bill of
Rights?
It strengthened the power of the monarchy in England.
It established the authority of labor unions in England.
It asserted the power of the English Catholic Church.
It protected the civil liberties of English citizens.
What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?
introduction of slash-and-burn farming techniques in the Americas
establishment of a feudal land system in Europe
creation of the Hanseatic League
development of a European-dominated global trade network
Which result completes this list?
Immediate Effects of the Renaissance
• Revival of trade
• Emergence of cities
• Rise of banks and joint-stock companies
• _____________________
Increase in the authority of a single church
Voyages of exploration and colonization
Establishment of the manor system
Creation of a social class hierarchy
Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?
The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase in Europe.
The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agricultural output.
The introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas caused the life expectancy of Native Americans to increase.
The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused the Native American population to decrease.
Use the information in the list to answer the question.
Social Classes in Ancient Rome
• Patrician
• Plebeian
• Slave
How were patricians different from other social classes in ancient Rome?
A. Patricians owned most of the land and held most of the political positions.
A. Patricians came from a different country and belonged to a different culture.
A. Patricians were prohibited from becoming citizens.
A. Patricians had the poorest living conditions.
All of these are true of humanism EXCEPT ________________
Intellectual movement focused on human potential and achievement
Church leaders became patrons of the arts and beautified Rome and other cities
Suggested that a person might enjoy life without offending God
Seeing the world as unnatural, and disregarding science and reason
Which factor contributed to the decline of the
Aztec Empire?
invasions by nomadic tribes
invasions by nomadic tribes
instability resulting from civil wars
disease introduced by foreigners
