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WorksheetsWorld History Fall Semester Review
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 48mins
Name the two major rivers in Mesopotamia that helped make the Fertile Crescent:
Huang He and Yangtze
Indus and Ganges
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Blue Nile
The world's first writing system using a clay tablet and stylus was called:
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Ziggurat
Pictographs
Who was Hammurabi?
a God in Ancient Sumer
King of Babylon
a farmer
a priest
One of the first written law cades was called?
Hammurabi's Code
Vedas
Analects
Sometimes, Hammurabi's code made distinctions between social classes and gender.
True
False
What was a ziggurat?
a pyramid-like temple
a form of writing for record keeping
a boat used for trading
a special cart designed for long-haul trading
What river formed the river valley in Ancient Egypt?
Nile
Yangtze
Tigris
Ganges
Ancient Egyptians were polytheistic. This means:
they worshipped one god
they worshipped many gods
they worshipped no gods at all
The first emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty was:
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Aryan
Chandragupta's grandson who succeeded him to the throne was named:
Chandragupta II
Ashoka
Nanda
Kautilya
Ashoka became a Buddhist after the great battle of
Nanda
Camel
Kalinga
Calcutta
What are the two major rivers of Ancient India?
Huang He and Yangtze
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Blue Nile
Indus and Ganges
India was the home of which empires?
Tang and Song
Mauryan and Gupta
Roman and Byzantine
Mongol and Russian
The _________ empire unified India into one people and the _________ empire led India through its Golden Age.
Gupta, Mauryan
Mauryan, Gupta
Which empire is known as the "Golden Age of India" or "Classical Age of India"?
Mauryan
Gupta
India's Golden Age is known for its:
development of gunpowder
sea trade to Europe
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
advancements in math and medicine; culture
India's first major religion was:
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Jainism
The Vedas are:
the warrior-class
a collection of sacred Hindu texts
specialized farmers
ancient, written laws
When is a society is assigned to groups and people are born into the group and assigned specific work/jobs based on birth, this is known as the:
Caste System
Ramayana
Vedas
Hindu Law
A belief that a person's soul is reborn after death:
obligation
karma
reincarnation
Hinduism
According to Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?
not achieving Nirvana
desire or want
a life of moderation
meditation
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.
His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.
Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world. He wanted to be a part of it.
At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked. He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
Shar'ia Law
The Four Noble Truths
The Five Noble Truths
How did Buddhism spread?
Traveling monks
On the Silk Road
Missionaries
Where did Buddhism originate and where did it spread?
China. Leading faith in the Americas and Middle East.
China. Spread to the rest of Asia
India. Leading religion in the Americas and the Middle East
India. Leading faith in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan & Korea
What is the Buddha's real name?
Ghangis Khan
Ashoka
Siddartha Guatama
Saul of Tarsus
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
Reach Nirvana (Enlightenment)
Reach Brahman
Reach the afterlife
Reach Canaan
In the Hindu caste system it was difficult to change one's social and economic status in society.
True
False
Although Buddhism took firm root in Asia, it slowly declined in India
True
False
Early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China have one thing in common:
each civilization flourished despite harsh desert conditions
we know little about them due to catastrophic natural disasters
they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys
their coastal locations allowed them to trade with the Roman Empire
Line of rulers from the same family is called:
a dynasty
filial piety
legalism
ziggurat
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the gods is called:
Mandate of Heaven
Heavenly Commandments
Oracle Bones
In early Chinese life, this was the most important:
religion
family
society
culture
What are the names of the two major rivers in China?
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Blue Nile
Huang He and Yangtze
Indus and Ganges
Who was the first emperor of China?
Wu
Shi Huangdi
Kublai Khan
Taizong
Who built the Great Wall?
Wu
Shi Huangdi
Kublai Khan
Taizong
Why was the Great Wall built?
as a monument to Shi Huangdi
to create employment
to defend China from foreign attack
as a burial place for a million people
Where did Confucianism originate?
India
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
How is a harmonious society created according to Confucianism?
By praying to Confucius for mercy
Through individuals following the social rules appropriate to their station in life
By making certain that foreign elements are not allowed in
Through democratic processes that allow each individual to vote for those who will rule them
According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______
the law
military strength
monopoly on natural resources
setting a good example
Confucius was born in China during the end of the Zhou dynasty in a time of war. At the time of his birth, how did many Chinese view their emperor?
They disliked him, but did not see justification to get rid of him
They revered him. They thought he should stay emperor until his death
They loved him and thought he was doing a wonderful job
They thought he had lost the Mandate of Heaven because of all the turmoil and civil war
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a ruler governed poorly?
Nothing. There is nothing anyone can do.
The ruler must undergo a rigorous training course to get better.
If a ruler governed poorly, heaven withdrew its support and the ruler lost power.
The ruler must meditate and ask the heavens for answers.
Confucius' main goal was to have ___________ in society.
order
fun
happiness
work
Who is the founder of Islam?
Abraham
Kublai Khan
Jesus
Muhammed
What is the holy book of Islam?
Quran
Bible
Vedas
Analects
Whose word is written in the Quran?
a translation from the Vedas
the words of Ancient Chinese proverbs
the words of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
the words of God, as given to Muhammed by the archangel Gabrieal
What is the holy city of Islam?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Medina
Baghdad
List three Abrahamic religions:
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Which of the three Abrahamic religions recognize Jesus as a messiah (savior)?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Which city is considered holy by all three Abrahamic religions?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Medina
Baghdad
Who is al-Khwarizami?
developed astronomy
developed physics
developed algebra
developed cartography
Why was Jesus Christ of Nazareth persecuted by Roman officials?
He was the leader of violent riots
He had revolutionary ideas and was causing dissent among Jews and Roman citizens
He attacked Jerusalem
He gathered an army to attack Rome
What was the Edict of Milan?
A decree by Constantine the Great that made Christianity legal in Europe
A decree that made the persecution of Christians legal in Europe
The official split between Judaism and Christianity
List the order of West African Empires:
Mali, Songhai, Ghana
Mali, Ghana, Songhai
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Songhai, Ghana, Mali
Why did Ghana and Mali become wealthy?
shipping
agricultural trade
salt and gold trade
selling camels
How did Ghana profit from outsiders?
Capturing slaves
Taxing trade
Finding gold mines
Selling fish
The Muslim leader of Mali who supported education, spread Islam, and made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca was
Muhammed
Prince Ali
Ibn Batutta
Mansa Musa
How was Islam spread into Africa?
trade routes
missionaries
traveling monks
What technology increased African trade?
gunpowder
railroads
camels
canals
What is Animism?
all things have a soul; basis for indigenous African religions
the ability for a priest to animate objects
a game that African children played
having an affinity for animals
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
rebirth
traditional
the Latin word for art
religious
What provided the major financial support for the Renaissance?
church officials
wealthy patrons
government grants
competing kings for prestige
What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?
perspective
realism
idealism
geometry
Which ideas are associated with Humanism and the Renaissance?
ideas of the Middle Ages
ideas of ancient China
ideas of ancient India
ideas of Greece and Rome
Humanism _________________
emphasized the Bible
focused on the spiritual life
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
focused on the potential of humans - the human experience
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Donatello
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Donatello
Who painted the School of Athens?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Donatello
What was the Renaissance a "rebirth" of?
religion
Classical culture
life after the Black Death
Middle Ages
"The end justifies the means" was a key belief of this man, who wrote "The Prince"
Machiavelli
Shakespeare
Petrarch
Boccaccio
Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following EXCEPT:
Cheaper book prices
Increase in education/literacy
Increase in church power
Rapid spread of ideas
Where did the Renaissance begin?
France
Germany
England
Italy
Which of the following was a cause of the Reformation
There were too many members of the Catholic Church
The Church did not have enough political power or money to keep up with the needs
Individuals like Martin Luther had started to challenge the Catholic church's authority
The priests and monks were more educated than the members of the church
Which of the following was a cause of the Reformation?
There were too many members of the Catholic Church
The Catholic church was to worried about power and money
The Church did not have enough political power
The priests and monks were more educated than the members of the church
Which of the following was a cause of the Reformation?
There were too many members of the Catholic Church
The Church did not have enough political power
The Roman Empire didn't want to be Catholic anymore
Gutenberg's printing press helped to spread ideas that were different than the Catholic church
Who was the German Monk who challenged the Catholic church and is credited with starting the reformation?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther King Jr.
These people are Christian but not Catholic:
Protestants
secular
serfs
Muslims
Luther protested the selling of indulgences. What does that mean?
Clergy members bought indulgences to reach higher offices.
The clergy sold pardons that released people from performing penalties for their sins.
Charles V told his people that buying indulgences was a way to earn a place in heaven.
Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children.
Who declared himself the head of the English Church?
Charles V
Edward VI
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
What was one of John Calvin's core beliefs?
adult baptism
humanism
predestination
indulgences
The idea that from the beginning of time, God decided who would be saved, was called:
salvation
predestination
Lutheranism
humanism
Lutheran, Calvinism, and Anglicanism are all examples of:
Protestant denominations of Christianity
Catholic churches
Muslim mosques
Jewish synagogues
A meeting where the church agreed that the Church's interpretation of the Bible is final:
Council of Clermont
Council of Nicaea
Council of Trent
Council of Rome
How did the Council of Trent address the issue of selling indulgences?
They affirmed the Church could sell indulgences
They affirmed the Catholic Church's power to grant them, but it could not be for personal gain
They abolished indulgences altogether.
Indulgences could be granted but only after review by a college of bishops
During the Council of Trent, the Catholic Church affirmed that the bible could only be in what language?
Latin
Greek
Vernacular
Arabic
English King Henry VIII broke away from the Church so he could give himself:
a promotion
a divorce
a secular life
What was a result of the Act of Supremacy?
It severed England's ties with the Catholic Church and made Henry VIII the head of the Church of England
It gave the English monarch the power to elect a new Pope
It made the English monarch leader of the Catholic Church
It made England a part of the Holy Roman Empire
Which English ruler is known for restoring the Catholic Church and the bloody persecution of Protestants?
Jane Seymour
Mary I
Elizabeth I
Edward VI
Which ruler made England Protestant again by compromising between the Protestants and Catholics and restoring the Anglican Church in 1558?
Elizabeth I
Mary I
Jane Seymour
Edward VI
Which direction did the Bantu migration spread in Africa starting in 2000 BCE?
West Africa to south Africa
North Africa to east Africa
East Africa to north Africa
What did the Bantu migration spread?
religion
agricultural technology and language
silk
What type of construction project is most associated with the Olmec?
pyramids
floating islands
super large stone heads
ziggurats
Describe the Olmec economy:
hunter and gatherer
agricultural; vast trading networks
manufacturing
serfdom
What is a Greek polis?
a political unit; a city-state with its own functioning government
a temple
a ship
Who spread the Hellenistic culture by conquering and building cultural centers?
Constantine the Great
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Leonidas
Which was NOT a cause of the fall of Rome?
Less silver and gold caused inflation
Famine
religious turmoil
the Roman empire became too large to manage
