WorksheetsHistory Final
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 34mins
How are the Abrahamic religions related (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)?
The figure Abraham is in all of the religious books
They are all the same religion
They all use the same religious practices
They all have the same prophets
Which religion is not a part of the Abrahamic religions?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
What were caliphs?
The successors of Muhammad.
Followers of Muhammad
Islamic gods
Writer of Sunnah
What was the right order of the first 4 caliphs?
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali
Abu Bakr, Uthman, Ali, Umar
Ali, Abu Bakr, Uthman, Umar
Umar, Abu Bakr, Umar, Ali
Which was not an achievement made during the Golden Age of Islam?
Telescope
Algebra
Surgery
Astrolabe
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qur’an
Bible
Torah
The Book of Mormon
What was the rule for Jews and Christian’s living in Muslim land?
They had to pay taxes
They had to leave the land.
They had to convert to Islam.
They were forced to fight in war.
What was not an important part of the Tang Dynasty?
China lost a war against the Mongol Empire
Reunified China.
Golden Age
Spread of Buddhism.
How did the Tang Dynasty’s civil service system work?
Used Civil Service exams
The Emperor chose based on opinion.
Elected by citizens
Chose poor lower class people at random.
What is NOT one reason why Buddhism spread so greatly in China?
Wars spread knowledge of Buddhism
Promised a better life
trade
emperor and empress gave money to Buddhist
Why are the 5 relationships important to Confucianism?
Creates a unified and harmonious nation.
Makes the illusion of a great community
To please the Confucian God
To get out of fighting in war
Which of the following are the constant five relationships?
Ruler-subject
father-son
older sibling- younger sibling
pet-owner
Which are not part of the 5 relationships?
Customer-buyer
teacher- student
husband-wife
friend-friend
What is the core principle of Buddhism?
Humans go through a life cycle of birth, death, and rebirth all while going through suffering. If one reaches enlightenment (nirvana) they will escape the cycle
Humans must listen to God’s words and read the Bible to go to heaven
All humans should have good relationships with the people around them for a harmonious society
Humans should live by the 5 pillars (rules)
Which of the following is a core practice of Buddhism?
Meditation
Prayer
Dancing
Writing
What is the philosophy of Daoism?
Humans live peacefully with the natural world which gives balance.
Following Buddha’s instructions to reach nirvana
Everyone MUST be both evil and kind hence, the yin and Yang
Should have good relationships with people.
What is a practice of Daoism?
Living with nature and following natural laws
Reading the Sunnah
Following the 5 pillars
Going to church every day
What is Legalism?
Human beings are selfish and evil so they need strict laws
Humans need to reach enlightenment to escape a complex life cycle
Humans should live peacefully with nature
People need to have good relationships
How did legalism unify China?
Made the government stronger which made the military better and helped defeat other kingdoms
Everyone became interested in legalistic poetry
Legalism was said to bring wealth and fame
Everyone who wasn’t a legalist was rumored to die of a disease
What was the Grand Canal?
System of connected canals linking the Yellow and Yangtze River
Famous river that was used to launch cannons
The biggest river in China
Name of a trading boat
What was one problem the Grand Canal solved?
Capital cities and armies were in need of food
Needed to share China’s clean water with other countries
Gave access to paper making materials
Helped find lost Chinese travelers
What did the Grand Canal increase?
Trade
Amount of food
Paper making
Religion
What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?
Weapons
Games
Toys
Food
Paper making and printing both helped…
Spread learning
Make paper money/cards
Create new religions
Make new weapons
Which of these did the Chinese invent?
Compass
Bible
Poetry
Chess
Which of these was a popular Chinese invention because of its beauty?
Porcelain
Paper dolls
Self portraits
Frescoes
The Chinese learned how to make…
Steel
Gold
Cheese
Clean water
What was feudal Japan about?
Using the feudal system, more Daimyos/shoguns came to power and resulted in wars
Japan’s famous era of inventions
When Japan fought Europe in a war
Time period where Japan was very wealthy
Who was Prince Shotoku?
Helped Japan thrive
Evil warlord
Inventor of the Chinese printing press
Agricultural trader/farmer
Who sent Japanese people to China to learn about Chinese culture, government, etc?
Prince Shotoku
Oda Nobunaga
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Tokugawa Leyasu
What was the Heian Period?
Peaceful period in Japan where art and literature flourished
Period of multiple wars against each other for land
Time period where most trade routes were made
Time period when Japan faced the Bubonic Plague
The Heian Period focused on…
Buddhist art and architecture as well as poetry
European frescoes and painting styles
Chinese calligraphy
Trading agriculture
What was the difference between Bushido Code and Chivalry?
Chivalry was Legalistic and public while Bushido was private and was based off of Zen Buddhism
Chivalry would have punishment and Bushido would not
Samurai had to pay to learn Bushido while Chivalry did not
Chivalry allowed anyone to become a knight however, Bushido only allowed wealthy and educated people to join
What was similar between the Bushido code and Chivalry?
Both focused on loyalty and honor
Both only allowed men to fight
Both were written and made at the same time
Both were made for the same kinds of people
What did Oda Nobunaga do?
He overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate and while unifying half of Japan he had ended a long feudal war
He created the Tokugawa Shogunate and was the last military leader
He was a Japanese military leader during the Edo period
He was an emperor during the Heian period
What did Toyotomi Hideyoshi do?
He was a Japanese military leader who rose in place of Oda Nobunga
He overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate during the Edo period
He created a new government controlled by the Tokugawa family
He ruled a new government with Tokugawa Leyasu
What did Tokugawa Leyasu do?
He created a new government controlled by the Tokugawa family that ruled Japan until 1868
He overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate during the Edo period
He was a Japanese military leader during the Edo period
He was an emperor during the Heian period
What was the Tokugawa Shogunate, and how did it rule Japan?
The Tokugawa Shogunate was the military government of Japan during the Edo period that was notable for restoring order and unity to Japan
It was a gate of military officials who stood guard at the edge of Japan
It was a large wall along the border of Japan made by peasants
It was a government system that let spies into Japan
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Because Michelangelo had a celebration dedicated to his creations
Because of the talented people that would start there
The Renaissance began in Italy because of its prime location and acquired wealth
Because the pope was designated there
The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman works. Why was this important?
This was important because new styles of architecture, approaches to the arts, and ways of thinking were further developed on the foundation of Ancient Greek and Roman works.
Because Leonardo da Vinci focused on Greek and Roman works leading to the new creations based on them
This was important because they debated which works were more influential to base their creations, techniques, and thinking styles on either
Because they wanted to compete with Asia
Explore the ideas of Niccoló Machiavelli in his famous “The Prince.”
“The Prince” by Niccoló Machiavelli was a guide for leaders on how to acquire power and attain it.
“The Prince” by Niccoló Machiavelli encouraged leaders to do their own thing and let them roam and live as they pleased
“The Prince” by Niccoló Machiavelli encouraged leaders to not care about anything their peers had done in any circumstances
“The Prince” by Niccoló Machiavelli encouraged leaders to allow any form of new thinking and to share power with others
What and who were Renaissance Men?
Some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Renaissance were Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Donatello, Titan, Filippo Brunelleschi, and Machiavelli.
Some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Renaissance include Mao Zedong, Tokugawa Leyasu, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Renaissance include John Calvin, Johann Tetzel, and Martin Luther
Some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the Renaissance include Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Ali, Uthman, Umar, and the Umayyads
What events led to the Protestant Reformation, a major split within Christianity?
Some events that led to the Protestant Reformation were the unfavorable factors of some unfair church practices like indulgences
Some of the events that led to the Protestant Reformation were the pope’s self decisions and how the clergy made their own decisions
Some of the events that led to the Protestant Reformation were the plagues and diseases that eventually traveled the globe through trade
Some of the events that led to the Protestant Reformation were the exchanges of resources with Asia, the Americas, and Africa
What were Indulgences, and how did they contribute to the Reformation?
Indulgences were the sales of forgiveness that would “free people from their penance” and was also known as one of the main church practices that were found unfair and eventually contributed to the Reformation
Indulgences were the sharing of others' opinion before the pope made a critical decision and this was important because it gave the people a voice to movements
Indulgences were the reasons Martin Luther wrote about the unfair church practices
Indulgences were the seven religious ceremonies of the church such as communion, baptism, marriage, etc
How did Martin Luther contribute to the Reformation?
Martin Luther was a German monk who had created the 95 Theses, translated the Bible into German, and founded Lutheranism
Martin Luther founded Calvinism and believed in predestination
Martin Luther translated the Bible to English and encouraged the sales of indulgences
He was a French monk who wrote the 95 theses
How did John Calvin contribute to the Reformation?
John Calvin was an influential reformer who believed in predestination and founded Calvinism
John Calvin was a German monk who wrote the 95 theses
John Calvin translated the Bible to English and wrote the 95 theses
John Calvin was a priest who supported indulgences
How did Henry VIII contribute to the Reformation?
Henry VIII had opened the doors for Protestants when he founded the Angelica’s Church after the pope denied to grant him a divorce with his first wife
Henry VIII wrote the 95 theses against the unfair church practices
Henry VIII was a German monk who translated the Bible to German
Henry VIII translated the Bible to English and believed in predestination.
What is the heliocentric theory?
The theory is a superseded astronomical model in which the Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the solar universe
The theory is based upon earth being the center of the universe with the other planets revolving around the earth
The theory is based on the fact that the solar system is the center of the universe with the moon in the middle
The heliocentric theory is based on how the moon and sun differ and how it affects the solar system.
Which is NOT a motivation and consequence of the Age of Exploration?
Conquering other continents.
Satisfaction of curiosity
Pursuit of trade
Spread of religion
Desire for security and political power
How did the discovery of the Americas lead to an exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds?
It led to these exchanges through the Europeans who traveled the Atlantic bringing plants, animals, and diseases along with them that changed lives and landscapes
It led to these exchanges throughout Asia where they brought factors of their country to every other country in Asia
It led to these exchanges throughout only Europe which helped spread the new thinking, ideas, and styles inspired by the Americas
The discovery of the Americas did lead to an exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.
Which is NOT a key difference between Sunni and Shia Islam, the two main branches of Islam?
Sunni were taught by an Imam and Shia learned the teachings of Muhammad of the Qur’an
Sunni learned off of the Qur'an and the Shia were taught by an Imam
Sunni believed that those who could follow Muhammad’s footsteps could rule and Shia believed that you could lead if you were related to Muhammad himself
Sunni believed that if you were an overall good model of the caliphs or Muhammad and Shia believed you could only be a good ruler if you were blood-related to Muhammad
What caused the Roman Empire to crumble?
Political instability, economic and social problems, and weakening frontiers caused the Roman Empire to fall.
The birth rate was too high
The 95 Theses became too controversial.
The empire was too small.
How did the Roman Empire influence the world we live in today?
The Roman Empire influenced art, architecture, science, technology, engineering, language, and law
The Roman Empire influenced the ways of keeping the history of their new ideas
The Roman Empire influenced the preservation of advanced technology
The development of futuristic tools
What events led to the split between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy?
Religious and political disagreements
Language barriers caused differences between the two
The fighting over control over land and territories.
They fought over trade roots
What is Feudalism?
A system in which people received land and protection by people of higher rank, and in return they worked for them
A cooking technique where food is layered on top of one another
A medical condition that causes paralysis
A type of sport popular in the 1800s
What were the achievements and goals of Charlemagne?
Improved education and religion
Created new food recipes
Became one of the most famous music composers
One of the first people to have amusement parks during his time.
What was the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV?
The question of who got to appoint church officials
They fought over the collection of foreign goods
How to dress in formal events
Who got to choose the color pallets of the courtroom
Why was the Magna Carta an important document?
Was the first document to write that the king was not above the law.
It contained the law that required all nobles to participate in jousting
It established national holidays
It was the only document that wrote about the legacies of actors.
What is the legal right that protects people from unlawful imprisonment?
Magna Carta
Habeas Corpus
Birth certificates
The First Amendment
What were the goals of the Crusades?
To stop the spread of Muslim states and to regain the Holy Land in the Middle East.
To discover the lost belongings of King Solomon
To promote global fashion trends
To expand the knowledge of culinary traditions.
Where did the Black Death start, and what was its effect on Europe?
Originated in China but spread to Europe, caused trade to decline, wars were stopped, a vast amount of people died
The Black Death started in space from Jupiter, it caused stars to disappear
Started in an underwater mountain, it polluted the ocean
Started in a lab in Europe, caused by the undead
What did Joan of Arc accomplish?
Lead the French army to victory in 1429
The discovery of stars
The invention of horse riding
Brought spices to China.
Who was Muhammad?
An Arab religious, social, and political leader, founded Islam.
A famous chef known for his deep fried foods
The former president of the U.S.
Founder of Buddhism.
Why did some leaders in Mecca resist the teachings of Muhammad and Islam?
Leaders were worried the teachings of Muhammad would hurt their business
Leaders resisted since they worried Muhammad’s followers would consume all their dates
Leaders were worried about water distribution
They thought it would bring unstable agricultural practices
What is the Quran and Sunnah about?
The Quran and Sunday are guidelines on how to live a good, moral life.
The recipes of different cakes
Lists of places to travel
A guide book on how to tie your shoes
