WorksheetsWH Semester 1 Review Schoolnet Questions - Part 2
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which did geography most affect early Japan?
Much of Japan was too mountainous to farm, so people settled in river valleys and along the coast
Frequent tsunamis forced the early Japanese to stay away from the sea
a cold climate made farming difficult, so most early Japanese turned to fishing for food
proximity to China meant that Chinese invaders frequently conquered parts of Japan
"When Genji beheld this beautiful scene from his carriage, he at once rememered it was a place he had seen before. He stopped his carriage, and said to Koremitz, who was with him as usual . . ." - Murasaki Shibuku, Tale of Genji Which statement is true of the work from which this excerpt has been taken?
It describes the wealth and splendor of China
it describes how Buddhism frew to be a powerful force in Korea
It was the world's first full-length novel
it discusses matrilineal descent in Southeast Asia
Which area served as a cultural bridge between early China and Japan?
Russia
Persia
Korea
India
What did Zen Buddhism contribute to Japanese culture?
a focus on self-reliance, meditation, and devotion to duty
a focus on increasing military power
a decrease in the development of art and drama
a dependence on the customs and traditions of China
In feudal Japan, what group was like a "lord" in Europe?
Shogun
Peasant Farmers
Daimyo
Emperor
What was one effect on the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?
Armed conquest was forbidden by the caliphs
cultural and commercial connections were established over a sizable region
a majority of the western European population converted
a single centralized authority governed an area from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indus River
Which statement describes the Muslim office of caliph?
It was a business and trade position for economic leaders
It was a political and religious position for minority groups
it was a political and religious position for government leaders
it was an academic and scientific position for educational leaders
What led to the Sunni-Shi'a split?
a disagreement about the destination for pilgrimages
a disagreement about creating a center for Islam in Baghdad
a disagreement about who should succeed the Prophet Mohammed
a disagreement about the method for taking new converts into the Islamic faith
Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include
the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, and an arabesque style
the depiction of Muhammad and Mecca to illustrate religious buildings and the Quran
the use of oil paintings and mosaics to show Muslimes in their daily life
the blending of classical and Gothic styles of architecture in mosques
Beginning in the ninth century, Islamic scholars began to study the Greek geometrical work of Euclid and the numeration concepts of India. Their analysis and expansion of these works led them to create and name which vital area of mathematics?
algebra
trigonometry
calculus
topology
The Prophet Mohammad taught that the "dhimmi", or People of the Book, should be treated with tolerance and respect by Muslims. Dhimmi were given religious autonomy and had to pay only a small tax to the caliphate. Who are the dhimmi that the Prophet accorded this special status?
believers in the Qur'an
believers in Judaism and Christianity
all literate landowning men
polytheists who converted to Islam
The commodities gold and salt were important to many regions of West Africa because they
helped create great wealth and vast trade networks that spread new ideas
were both vital to health and very rare in the region, which made them valuable
were abundant in the region, allowing it to develop self-sufficiently and become wealthy
increased trade, bringing in great wealth and spreading new ideas such as Christianity, which became the official religion
How was Sonni Ali able to turn Songhai into such a wealthy kingdom?
he converted to Islam, strengthening commerce between Songhai and other kingdoms
he forged military alliances with other nations, beinging more wealth to Songhai
he expanded the expolitation of Songhai's natural resources, allowing Songhai to prosper
He brought trade routes under Songhai's control, allowing the kingdom to flourish
Which statement, described in the passage, describes a major effect that increased Indian Ocean trade had on the East African city states? "By the 600s, sailors had learned that the annual monsoon winds could carry sailing ships plying the waters of the Indian Ocean between India and Africa. On the East African coast, rulers took advantages of the opportunities for trade that these winds of the Indian Ocean provided. They welcomed ships from Arabia, Persia, and China. From India, Southeast Asia, and China came cotton cloth, silk, spices, porcelain, glassware and swords."
the region became a sphere of influence for rising Christian powers
the region became a center for multiculturalism and cultural diffusion
the region became dominated by the cultural influences of Islam
the region became more war-like as competitive foreign powers vied for control
In this 1325 world map, Mali ruler Mansa Musa is offering gold to a trader. What does this image say about Mansa Musa and the Mali empire?
Mansa Musa was an arrogant leader who likely oppressed his subjects by exploiting them to generate wealth for the Kingdom of Mali
Mansa Musa is a good military ruler and impresses upon other cultures how wealthy and prosperous his kingdom was and tries to extend his military power
Mansa Musa was a simple, humble leader who kingdom was isolated from trade and foreign ideas because he rejected material goods
Mansa Musa was a successful ruler and the Kingdom of Mali was rich in both wealth and culture
What caused the West African kingdom of Ghana to grow powerful, wealthy, and to incorporate Islamic values and ideas in its society and government?
the enlightened and wise rule of Mansa Musa
commerce and Islam spread by Arab invaders
influence of the neighboring Songhai
control of the gold-salt trade routes
Which group of people is represented by this migration pattern?
Phoenicians
Hebrews
Persians
Bantu
Explain the point of view of this old African proverb: "salt comes from the north, gold from the south . . but the treasures of wisdom are to be found only in Timbuktu."
the author was saying that the only place to find wisdom is in Timbuktu
the author was saying that salt and wisdom are more valuable than gold
the author was explaining how Tumbuktu, as a center of learning, was just as important as other precious commodities
the author was explaining that Gold is more valuable than salt or wisdom
The Great Enclosure, a portion of which is shown here, is one of the two major ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Why would the ruler of Great Zimbabwe build such a tremendous structure?
to keep merchants from trading outside of the city
to keep grazing animals fenced in and prevent theft
as a way for the ruler to show off his power and the kingdom's wealth
to provide jobs for the poor citizens of Great Zimbabwe
Which Renaissance artistic techniques are featured in this painting by Leonardo da Vinci?
stylized lighting and flat human forms
perspective and realism
harmony and naturalism
cubism and expressionism
What aspect of this painting by Northern European artist Pieter Bruegel differs from the work of Italian Renaissance painters?
it stresses the Protestant work ethic
it focuses on the realities of peasant life
it features anatomical expressionism
it lacks depth and perspective
What was the political impact of Machiavelli's book, "The Prince"?
it gave courtiers political and social ideals to follow
it made people reconsider views of government and political power
it encouraged citizens in Italy to oppose corruption and oppression
It led to the formation of a new government in Italy
