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Global 9 Semester 2 Midterm Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which economic system is most related to the activities in this artwork? 

a)
 manorialism
b)
 capitalism
c)
  communism
d)
 socialism
2.
Without the Roman Empire to organize society, provide order and support the economy during the Middle Ages, what organization helped unify Europe? 
a)
The Roman Catholic Church
b)
Feudalism
c)
Manorialism 
d)
Exploration
3.
Which statement about the bubonic plague in Europe, Asia, and Africa is accurate?
a)
It followed trade routes.
b)
 It increased agricultural production.
c)
It was restricted to rural areas.
d)
 It encouraged nationalism.
4.
Under feudalism what did vassals receive in return for their loyalty to the king?
a)
friendship
b)
protection
c)
land 
d)
crops
5.
On the feudal manor, in exchange for labor, what did serfs receive? 
a)
Noble Titles 
b)
ownership of the land 
c)
protection
d)
high wages 
6.
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
a)
promoting social mobility
b)
reviving and preserving learning
c)
serving the spiritual needs of society
d)
 maintaining economic self-sufficiency
7.
One positive impact of the crusades was? 
a)
Christians reclaimed the Holy Land 
b)
The decline of the power of European Kings 
c)
Increased demand for goods from Asia and the Middle East
d)
Defeat of the Islamic Empires 
8.
One negative long-term effect of the Crusades was? 
a)
An increase in trade between Europe and Asia. 
b)
A decrease in global travel.  
c)
Restoration of the Byzantine Empire
d)
Increased tensions between Christians and Muslims. 
9.
Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades?
a)
Most Muslims converted to Christianity.
b)
Muslims attacked and conquered Constantinople.
c)
Muslims defended Jerusalem because it was sacred to them.
d)
Many Muslims visited Europe for the first time to obtain luxury goods.
10.
In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
a)
 from Europe to the Americas
b)
from Africa to Southeast Asia
c)
 from Asia to Europe
d)
 from the Americas to Asia
11.

A contract between the lords and vassals is a key part of

a)

the structure of the Crusades

b)

the structure of feudalism

c)

the structure of the Magna Carta

d)

the structure of the church

12.

How did the wealth of the church influence European politics?

a)

it was used to help the poor, but had no political power

b)

it made the church more powerful than kings

c)

it made the church dependent on kings

d)

it made the clergy into ruling bodies

13.

What is feudalism?

a)

A system where peasants ruled the kingdoms of Europe

b)

A system based on loyalty and obligation that brought social order to Europe

c)

A kingdom where kings gained too much power

14.
What document created a Parliament, and will  allow more rights to lower classes in England?
a)
Edict of Milan
b)
Great Schism 1054
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Justinians Code
15.

What does this a diagram represent?

a)

pharaoh's rule in Egypt

b)

China's hierarchy

c)

Feudal Europe

d)

Mayan civilization

16.

What era immediately followed the Middle Ages?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Reformation

c)

Fall of Rome

d)

The Enlightenment

17.

What is a vassal?

a)

person who receives a piece of land

b)

another name for a king

c)

person who works on a ship

d)

person who works in the church

18.

Choose all correct answers. Manors were ___________.

a)

made their own food

b)

self sufficient

c)

made their own clothing

d)

made their own housing

19.

Who was the head of the Christian Church in the Western Empire?

a)

Patriarch

b)

Pope

20.
What is Marco Polo most known for?
a)
Exploring the South Pacific
b)
Exploring Egypt's Nile River
c)
Traveling to China and the far East
d)
Discovering North America
21.
The Mongols were originally members of _____.
a)
Nomadic Tribes
b)
Settled Tribes
c)
Farming Communities
d)
a basketball team
22.
________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia
a)
Wu Zhao
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Tang Taizong
d)
Genghis Khan
23.
This map shows the _________ empire
a)
Mongol
b)
Tong
c)
Khan
d)
Byzantine
24.

A city in western Arabia; birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, and ritual center of the Islamic religion.

a)

Tangiers

b)

Memphis

c)

Tigris

d)

Mecca

25.
The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
a)
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
b)
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
c)
Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
d)
Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
26.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
a)
A blue sword
b)
A yellow lion
c)
A red cross
d)
A black snake
27.

How did the Crusades fail?

a)

Crusaders failed to keep control of Jerusalem

b)

Crusaders failed to conquer Egypt

c)

Crusaders never won a battle in the Holy Land

d)

Crusaders destroyed trade relations between East/West

28.

What was the original goal of the Crusades?

a)

To make sure that kings no longer ruled over peasants.

b)

To recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.

c)

To end Feudalism

d)

To open new trade routes to the East.

29.

What happened when the crusaders took control of Jerusalem

a)

They let people of different religions leave if they did not want to be ruled by them

b)

They slaughtered everyone no matter what their religion

30.
This city was on a crossroads between Europe and the Middle East.
a)
Cairo
b)
Constantinople
c)
Paris
d)
Moscow
31.
The 3 important business developments that were created in Europe during the Middle Ages. 
a)
Manufacturing, Banking, Investments
b)
Department stores, Barter Economy, Trade
c)
Fairs, Investments, Banking
d)
Banks, Trade, Manufactured goods
32.
Wealth that is earned, saved, and invested to make profits. 
a)
Euros
b)
Standardized coins
c)
Printed money
d)
Capital
33.
Why were fairs important during the Middle Ages?
a)
Stimulated trade, barter, and exotic goods
b)
Stimulated economy, created banks, and opened trade routes. 
c)
People could come together and party. 
d)
Promoted economic growth, social activity, and communication 
34.

Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

a)

Petrarch

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Machiavelli

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

35.
Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance?
a)
Florence
b)
London
c)
Ghent
d)
Paris
36.

Which Route is the Trans Saharan trade route

a)
b)
c)
d)
37.

Check all that are true about Renaissance art?

a)

Artists were often supported by rich patrons.

b)

Artists often painted religious paintings.

c)

Artists hated living in Florence.

d)

Artists also created sculpture,buildings, churches and fountains

38.

In art, the way of showing people and things as they appear at different distances is called

a)

realism.

b)

perspective.

c)

fresco.

d)

chiaroscuro.

39.

The term Renaissance stands for what?

a)

Rebirth

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Old

d)

England

40.

Select all the true facts about the Black Death

a)

Spread by rats and fleas

b)

Boils formed under armpits

c)

People blamed God

d)

Killed 2 thirds of Europeans

41.
______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.
a)
Renaissance, Medieval
b)
Renaissance, Classical
c)
Classical, Medieval
d)
Medieval, Renaissance
42.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

Mesopotamia

b)

Japan

c)

northern Italy

d)

Mongolia

43.

What is one way the Renaissance benefited the economy?

a)

encouraged the use of credit and banking

b)

discourage the use of credit and banking

44.

What is one way that Medieval and Renaissance artists differ?

a)

Renaissance art focuses more on religion

b)

Medieval artists were more realistic

c)

Renaissance artist turned to Roman and Greek works for inspiration

d)

They are the same

45.

What was Genghis Khan's real name?

a)

Temujin

b)

Borte

c)

Universal King

d)

Malanche

46.

Why were horses important, specifically to the Mongol warriors?

a)

Horses were companions during war.

b)

Horses served as an important trade commodity.

c)

They were used to help manage farm equipment.

d)

Mongol warriors were known for being skilled fighters, especially on horseback.

47.

Mongols were very skilled:

a)

horsemen

b)

builders

c)

naval commanders

d)

mathematicians

48.

What did the Mongol Empire allow between the East and West?

a)

trade

b)

cultural exchange

c)

conquests

d)

warring

49.

The Ming Dynasty followed the collapse of the Mongol ___________ dynasty.

a)

Yuan

b)

Song

c)

Tang

d)

Han

50.
This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215.  Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?
a)
knights 
b)
nobles
c)
peasants
d)
serfs
51.
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`
a)
King James
b)
King John
c)
King Louis
d)
King Henry
52.

A monarchy is...

a)

a government ruled by a king or queen

b)

a government ruled by a mayor

c)

a government ruled by a president

d)

a government ruled by a dictator

53.

6. After the Magna Carta was signed, what would the King have to do if he wanted to raise taxes?

a)

a. Issue a royal decree

b)

b. Have the people of England vote on the proposal

c)

c. Gain the approval of the barons

d)

d. Submit the tax hike to Parliament

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