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Spiral Review

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was the development of the polis important in ancient Greece? 
a)
The polis was provided walls that surrounded the entire city-state to protect them from barbarians. 
b)
The polis was a used as a way to unify the Greek people since they all were set up exactly the same. 
c)
The polis was located near the ocean to provide means for transportation. 
d)
The polis was what gave the Greeks a sense of identity and pride and allowed them to establish their own separate forms of government. 
2.
The original structure of the Roman Republic consisted of (SSWH3a, DOK1)
a)
Consuls and a senate
b)
A triumvirate and their cabinet
c)
A president and vice president
d)
A military tyrant and his advisors
3.
Which philosopher used the method of asking questions to reach the truth? (SSWH3b, DOK1)
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Pythagoras
4.
Which philosopher wrote the Republic and was a student of Socrates? (SSWH3b, DOK1)
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Pythagoras
5.
Which philosopher classified the governments into monarchies, oligarchies, or democracies? (SSWH3b, DOK1)
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Pythagoras
6.
The Greek’s conquests under Alexander the Great mixed Asian and Mediterranean cultures to create a way of life that became known as (SSWH3b, DOK1)
a)
Hellenistic culture
b)
Golden culture
c)
Greek life
d)
Alexander the Great did not spread any culture
7.
He was a dictator of Rome and later killed by senators because he became too powerful. (SSWH3b, DOK1)
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Caesar Augustus
c)
Constantine
d)
Spartacus
8.
Who was the first emperor of Rome? (SSWH3ab, DOK1)
a)
Socrates
b)
Alexander the Great
c)
Augustus
d)
Octavian
9.
Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture? (SSWH3c, DOK1)
a)
Babylonians
b)
Chinese
c)
Greeks
d)
British
10.
The written law code in Rome was known as the (SSWH3c, DOK1) 
a)
Twelve Tables
b)
Plato’s Writings
c)
Vedas
d)
Hammurabi’s Code
11.
Under Roman law, all persons had the right to (SSWH3c, DOK1)
a)
Receive equal treatment under the law
b)
The right to be considered innocent until proven guilty
c)
The right to a fair trial
d)
All of the above
12.
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire (SSWH3d, DOK1)
a)
It embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor.
b)
Rome’s excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
c)
Jesus promised eternal life
d)
All of the above are true
13.
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians (SSWH3d, DOK1)
a)
Were mostly Jews. 
b)
Called for the overthrow of Roman rulers.
c)
Ignored wealth and status
d)
Would not worship Roman gods.
14.
The Industrial Revolution began in 
a)
Germany
b)
Great Britain
c)
Japan
d)
The United States
15.
Which of these things is NOT part of the process for Industrialization
a)
Large population
b)
Expanding economy
c)
Political instability
d)
Extensive natural resources
16.
In which of the following countries did the growth of the railroad spur industrialization?
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Great Britain
d)
France
17.
Which of the following countries asked for private investment during their industrial revolution? 
a)
Japan
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
Great Britain
18.
Which of the following was a short term impact of the Industrial Revolution
a)
Growth of factories
b)
Banking and investment system
c)
New inventions
d)
All of the above
19.
Who was the person who wrote the Wealth of Nations and is called the father of capitalism? 
a)
Adam Smith
b)
Friedrich Engles
c)
Karl Marx
d)
Benjamin Franklin
20.
Who wrote the Communist Manifesto and is called the father of communism?
a)
Adam Smith
b)
Karl Marx
c)
Thomas Hobbes
d)
John Locke
21.
One major difference between Adam Smith and Karl Marx is their belief of
a)
Who should own property and the means of production
b)
Who should have voting rights
c)
Whether workers deserve rights
d)
Whether there should be a monetary system
22.
Which individual believes a laissez faire approach is best when it comes to government involvement in the economy? 
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Adam Smith
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Karl Marx
23.
One major impact that urbanization and industrialization had on women was 
a)
The rise of women’s suffrage
b)
The decrease in employment opportunities
c)
Immediate social and political equality
d)
Married women were now expected to support the family financially
24.
The idea of extreme devotion and loyalty to a nation is called
a)
Patriotism
b)
Citizenship
c)
Nationalism
d)
Imperialism 
25.
Who was the leader who unified the German kingdoms into the German Empire? 
a)
Karl Marx
b)
Adolf Hitler
c)
Emperor Meiji
d)
Otto von Bismark
26.
Who was the leader who did away with the shogunate leadership and modeled Japan’s constitution after Germany’s?
a)
Karl Marx
b)
Adolf Hitler
c)
Emperor Meiji
d)
Otto von Bismark
27.
Both Bismark and Meiji were rulers that 
a)
Helped industrialize their countries
b)
Returned their countries to traditional ways
c)
Refused to allow progress in their countries
d)
Isolated themselves from the outside world
28.
Which of the following is the term that references a stronger countries attempt to control or very heavily influence a weaker one? 
a)
Patriotism
b)
Citizenship
c)
Nationalism
d)
Imperialism 
29.
Which country was an imperial force in Africa and often ruled indirectly and allowed local individuals to retain some power under their management? 
a)
Japan
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
30.
Which country heavily imperialized Indochina (Indonesia) and attempted to assimilate the locals into their own culture?
a)
Japan
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
31.
Which country forcibly annexed parts of Asia and forced them to give up their land and learn their history and language?
a)
Japan
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
32.
The Boxer Rebellion in China
a)
Restored power to the monarchies
b)
Resisted foreign influence in their country
c)
Reestablished the power of religious leaders
d)
Attempted to reject traditional Chinese culture
33.
Russia and Japan went to war over what issue?
a)
Russia’s desire to take over Japan’s navy
b)
Previous disagreements among trade and differing economies
c)
Previous disagreements among trade and differing economies
d)
Russia’s presence in Manchuria and Korea
34.

Domination of a weaker country by a stronger country.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Dominism

c)

Obligation

d)

Colony

35.

Which is NOT a reason for imperialism?

a)

Natural resources

b)

New trade opportunities

c)

International prestige

d)

Respect freedoms of other nations

36.

Imperialism led to ________ between European nations.

a)

competition

b)

peace and harmony

37.

The Open Door Policy gave ALL nations access to

a)

China

b)

Cuba

c)

Guam

d)

Philippines

38.

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

a)

For better climate and cleaner environment

b)

To create a democratic government

c)

To teach the local population about recycling

d)

To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

39.
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country 
a)
Nationalism
b)
Deforestation
c)
Protectorate
d)
Colony
40.
What major event led to European countries looking for natural resources on a foreign continent?
a)
The Great Famine
b)
Industrial Revolution
c)
Social Darwinism
d)
Annexation
41.
Group of Chinese who protested against foreign intervention
a)
Boxers
b)
MMA 
c)
Ninjas
d)
Bullpups
42.
The goal of the Boxer Rebellion was to 
a)
drive all foreign influences from China
b)
to defeat Japan and control Korea
c)
to stop buying Opium
d)
colonize Japan
43.
The Industrial Revolution began in 
a)
Germany
b)
Great Britain
c)
Japan
d)
The United States
44.
Which of the following is the term that references a stronger countries attempt to control or very heavily influence a weaker one? 
a)
Patriotism
b)
Citizenship
c)
Nationalism
d)
Imperialism 
45.
Which country was an imperial force in Africa and often ruled indirectly and allowed local individuals to retain some power under their management? 
a)
Japan
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
46.

Which of the following was not an Industrial Revolution Invention?

a)

Water Frame

b)

Spinning Jenny

c)

Flying Shuttle

d)

Sextant

47.

Which of the following countries was not a major Imperial power?

a)

India

b)

Great Britain

c)

Belgium

d)

France

48.

What influence did Industrialization have on the military?

a)

The military of the entire world strengthened causing the military of all countries to become powerful.

b)

The military of the industrialized countries strengthened causing a rise in the quest for world power.

c)

Smaller countries now had the chance to create a military equal to that of the dominant powers.

d)

The military remained the same as there were no advances in military technology at that time.

49.
Which of the following explorers is given the credit as the first to circumnavigate the world?
a)
Magellan
b)
Columbus
c)
da Gama 
d)
Hudson 
50.
Which of the following best describes the motivation that caused European explorers to find a way to sail to Asia, otherwise known as the “three G’s”
a)
Gifts, Gold, and Glory 
b)
 God, Glory and Silver
c)
God, Gold, and Glory
d)
Gold, God and Gluten 
51.
Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
a)
 Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia
b)
European influence spread to the Western hemisphere
c)
independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
d)
military dictatorships were established throughout Europe 
52.
A major result of the Age of Exploration was
a)
a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe
b)
extensive migration of people from the Western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia
c)
the fall of European national monarchies and the end of the power of the Catholic Church
d)
the end of regional isolation and the beginning of a period of European global domination
53.
Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?
a)
Europeans brought food, animals, and ideas from one continent to another
b)
European diseases had an adverse effect on the native populations of new territories
c)
warfare increased as European nations competed for land and power
d)
 advances in learning and technology made long ocean voyages possible
54.
Which was a characteristic of the policy of mercantilism followed by Spanish colonial rulers in Latin America?
a)
the colonies were forced to develop local industries to support themselves
b)
Spain sought trade agreements between its colonies and the English colonies in North America 
c)
 the colonies were required to provide raw materials to Spain and to purchase Spanish manufactured goods
d)
Spain encouraged the colonies to develop new political systems to meet colonial needs
55.
The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of the 
a)
 American Revolution
b)
building of the Panama Canal
c)
success of Communist Revolutions
d)
Atlantic slave trade
56.
According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be
a)
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials 
b)
 considered an economic burden for the colonial power 
c)
granted independence as soon as possible
d)
encouraged to develop their own industries
57.
The compass, the astrolabe, and the sexton were technological advances that contributed to the
a)
exploration and overseas expansion of the colonial empires
b)
unification of Germany and Italy in the late 1800’s
c)
growth of industry in Latin America during the late 1900’s
d)
spread of Islam in the 700’s and 800’s
58.
Sailed from Portugal and was the first European to reach India by sea
a)
Vasco de Gama
b)
Zheng He
c)
Samuel de Champlain
d)
Prince Henry the Navigator
59.
Sailed from China afterwards, China went into isolation
a)
Vasco de Gama
b)
Zheng He
c)
Samuel de Champlain
d)
Prince Henry the Navigator
60.
Sailed from England and claimed New Zealand and parts of Australia
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Ferdinand Magellan
c)
James Cook
d)
Prince Henry the Navigator
61.
Sailed from France and established fur trade settlements in Canada
a)
Prince Henry the Navigator
b)
Samuel de Champlain
c)
Vasco de Gama
d)
Zheng He
62.
Sailed from Spain and “discovered” the New World
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Ferdinand Magellan
c)
James Cook
d)
Prince Henry the Navigator
63.
Set up navigation school
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Ferdinand Magellan
c)
Prince Henry the Navigator
d)
Zheng He
64.
Cultural and biological exchange between the "New" and "Old" worlds. 
a)
Triangular Trade
b)
Trans-Atlantic Trade
c)
Colombian Exchange
d)
Middle Passage
65.
Theory that says countries should strive for a favorable balance of trade. 
a)
Mercantalism
b)
Capitalism
c)
Communism
d)
Socialism
66.
The trade that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas was called the
a)
Trans-Saharan Trade or direct trade
b)
Silk Road or square trade
c)
Trans-Atlantic trade or triangular trade
d)
Spice Routes or circular trade
67.
The portion of the triangular trade that transported slaves was the 
a)
Long Journey
b)
Middle Hardship
c)
Troubled Passage
d)
Middle Passage
68.
As a result of European exploration
a)
most Native Americans prospered
b)
Africans chose to begin settling the Americas as well
c)
most Native Americans died
d)
Asian countries decided to settle the Americas as well
69.

1. Which territory of the Roman Empire did Justinian lose control of and later try to regain?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

70.

Corpus Juris Civilis (Justinian Code) was The code that decided legal questions that regulated whole areas of Byzantine life including; Marriage, slavery, property, inheritance, women’s rights, and criminal justice.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

What two churches were formed by the Great Schism in 1054?

a)

Gunna and Lil Baby (Drip Harder)

b)

Jehovah Witness and Roman Catholic

c)

Non Dominantion and Protestant Churches

d)

Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches

72.

During the rule of Emperor Justinian, the Corpus juris civilis was important because it

a)

held that the empire’s monarchs must follow all laws.

b)

Made Christianity the official religion of the empire.

c)

Allowed Byzantine citizens to know what law governed them.

d)

Forbade the practice of Islam in the Eastern Roman Empire.

73.

This emperor divided the Western Roman Empire from the Eastern Roman Empire in order to more effectively govern it.

a)

Augustus

b)

Constantine

c)

Diocletian

d)

Justinian

74.
Justinian’s wife Theodora encouraged him to
a)
increase women’s rights.
b)
flee his empire when a massive riot erupted.
c)
expand his empire to include India and parts of China.
d)
ban all statues and icons of Jesus in his empire.
75.
What was the Great Schism in 1054 CE? 
a)
The Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople
b)
Theodosius split the empire into two parts
c)
The Christian Church split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches
d)
The center of the Church was moved to Moscow
76.

Which city was the center of the earliest Russian kingdom and traded with the Byzantines?

a)

Moscow

b)

Novgorod

c)

St. Petersburg

d)

Kiev

77.

After capturing Constantinople in 1453, what did the Ottomans rename it?

a)

Kiev

b)

Moscow

c)

Istanbul

d)

Byzantium

78.
Byzantine Emperor Justinian's MOST significant political accomplishment was
a)
codifying Roman law.
b)
defeating the Roman Empire
c)
defeating invaders from the south.
d)
restoring the empire to its previous size.
79.

What was the time of peace and prosperity created by Mongol rule called?

a)

PAX ROMANIA

b)

PEACE LOVE PROSPERITY

c)

PAX MONGOLICA

d)

N/A

80.

Mongol empire was founded in...

a)

1206

b)

1232

c)

1368

d)

2019

81.
Justinian was the ruler of which empire from 527 CE - 565 CE?
a)
Roman
b)
Mongol
c)
Greek
d)
Byzantine
82.
The Byzantine Empire was formed from what?
a)
Eastern Roman Empire
b)
Western Roman Empire
c)
Ancient Greece
d)
Ancient Egypt
83.
The Justinian Code was a
a)
Code of 5000 Roman laws that were still considered useful by the Byzantine Empire.
b)
Code of 5000 Roman laws that were still considered useful by the Mongol Empire.
c)
Code of 5000 Greek laws that were still considered useful by the Byzantine Empire.
d)
Code of 5000 Egyptian laws that were still considered useful by the Roman Empire.
84.
Justinian and other Byzantine leaders wanted to recapture the fading glory of which empire?
a)
Greece
b)
Rome
85.
The Great Schism of 1054 CE was the division of which churches?
a)
Roman Catholic and Protestant
b)
Roman Catholic and Islam
c)
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
d)
Protestant and Eastern Orthodox
86.
Who is the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
a)
Pope
b)
Mohammad
c)
Pharoh
d)
Patriarch
87.
What city was the center for Byzantine law, religion, and the arts and was later renamed Istanbul?
a)
Athens
b)
Constantinople
c)
Cairo
d)
Rome
88.
Byzantine Missionaries from the Eastern Orthodox Church created this alphabet for the Slavic languages.
a)
Phonetic
b)
Cuneiform
c)
Cryillic
d)
Hieroglyphics
89.

What trade product helped the Byzantine economy? (Hint: It came from worms)

a)

silk

b)

salt

c)

gold

d)

mongol paper money

90.

What caused most of the conflict within the Byzantine Empire during Justinian’s rule?

a)

food

b)

religion

c)

jewelry

d)

greed

91.

Justinian was the ruler of the —

a)

Egyptian Empire

b)

Carthaginian Empire

c)

Byzantine Empire

d)

Persian Empire

92.

Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire –

a)

made peace with the Arab Empire.

b)

expelled the Visigoths from Europe.

c)

founded new colonies in southern Africa.

d)

reclaimed some Roman territory that had been lost.

93.
Who moved the the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantine?
a)
Diocletian
b)
Constantine
c)
Theodosius I
d)
Justinian
94.

This person was the first to use a telescope to observe objects in space.

a)

Galileo

b)

Aristotle

c)

Da Vinc

d)

Gutenberg

95.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
96.
The Scientific Revolution can best be described as:
a)
A period when scientists embraced the teachings of the Church
b)
The time when the Catholic Church empathized most with scientists 
c)
period when scientists began to question the old teachings of the Church
d)
 Scientific property invented by astrophysicists to explain the rotation of the Earth
97.
Sir Isaac Newton is associated with the Laws of:
a)
Electricity
b)
Motion and gravity
c)
Human biology
d)
Astronomy 
98.

What is a Salon?

a)

a place to have your hair styled

b)

A gathering of people primarily to discuss ideas of the philosophes

c)

place where people gathered to share paintings of animals in tiny hats

d)

place where people gathered to worship

99.

This philosopher believed there should be separate branches of government

a)

Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Rosseau

d)

Voltaire

100.

Define "social contract"

a)

an entire society of Imperial Stormtroopers

b)

The document that allows the people to vote for their kings

c)

an entire society agrees to be governed by its king

d)

The thought that the government doesn't come from the king's divine right but from the will of the people

101.

This philosopher sought equality between men and women.

a)

Beccaria

b)

Wollstonecraft

c)

Voltaire

d)

Hobbes

102.

The Enlightenment is

a)

a time of rebirth

b)

a time when science ruled

c)

a time when people used reason and logic to explain the world

d)

a time when technology ruled

103.

Who argued for freedom of speech and religion?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Locke

c)

Voltaire

d)

Descartes

104.
Jean Jacques Rousseau was a philosopher who believed in
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
 Monarchy
105.
This philosopher believed that people have three natural rights; life, liberty, and property
a)
John Locke
b)
Voltaire
c)
Rousseau
d)
Montesquieu
106.
an artistic style of the 17th century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentations, and contrasting elements
a)
mannerism
b)
realism
c)
baroque
d)
classical
107.

Russia became a powerful nation in the 1700s under the rule of...

a)

Martin Luther

b)

Ferdinand Magellan

c)

Catherine the Great

d)

Napoleon Bonaparte

108.

What is enlightenment despotism?

a)

is a form of government in which parliament controls the monarchy

b)

a European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition.

c)

Form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment.

d)

An artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements

109.

How did absolute monarchs maintain their authority?

a)

By gaining complete control of the government, creating a standing army, & instituting economic policies designed to maximize the wealth of the state.

b)

Through implementation of a strict policy of consulting with a parliamentary body as designated by the voting districts.

c)

Through maintaining a strong military as to create a balance of power withing a particular geographic region.

d)

Developing an economic policy focused on expansion within one's state as well as overseas expansion.

110.

Absolutism means

a)

the real power in any state must be religious and exercised by the church.

b)

ultimate authority rests solely in the hands of a king who rules by divine right.

c)

subordinate powers have an absolute right to advise the king on conducting the affairs of state.

d)

no matter how humble, male citizens have an absolute right to participate in politics.

111.

What does Absolute Monarch mean?

a)

a ruler who is sure of their power

b)

A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life

c)

someone who has to answer to a separate government body

d)

a ruler who is absolute

112.

The primary goal of most of Europe's absolute monarchs was to

a)

support political freedom for the new middle classes

b)

prevent contact with areas beyond Europe's borders

c)

have complete political control over the nation they ruled.

d)

maintain peaceful relations with neighboring nations

113.
The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called
a)
laissez-faire
b)
totalitarianism
c)
predestination
d)
divine right
114.
This absolute monarch weakened his nobles by forcing them to live with him and occupied them with ridiculous tasks.
a)
Phillip II
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Frederick the Great
d)
James II
115.

A form of government with unlimited power held by one individual

a)

Democracy

b)

Absolutism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Republicanism

116.

Theory that justified absolutism by claiming that absolute power came directly from God

a)

Divine Right

b)

Enlightened

c)

Social Contract theory

d)

Manifest Destiny

117.

A form of government where one person holds unlimited and complete control of the state without any restrictions on power is

a)

Direct democracy

b)

Absolute monarchy

c)

Representative democracy

d)

Constitutional monarchy

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