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WorksheetsWH World History Final Exam (Sem 2)
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Bishops
Samurai
Slaves
Monastery
Hagia Sophia, Justinian’s Code and Hippodrome are all related to which empire?
Roman Empire
Greek Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol (Yuan) Empire
The Greek Empire
What was the primary motivation for Viking raids?
Religious conversion
Political conquest
Acquiring wealth and resources
Exploring new lands
System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty or protection
What was the original goal of the Crusades?
To make sure that kings no longer ruled over peasants.
To recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.
To end Feudalism
To open new trade routes to the East.
by bad air
by fleas on rats
by water
by mosquitos
Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?
During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims
The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa and allowed for better living conditions.
The migration was a force of action by the African government in the North
The migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara
This picture is an example of a ______ built under Mansa Musa's reign
castle
college
mosque
cathedral
What is animism?
The belief that animosity is the essence of all objects, places, and creatures.
The belief that all objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence.
The belief that objects, places, and creatures do not possess any spiritual essence.
The belief that only humans possess a distinct spiritual essence.
_______ were the first to arrive in the Americas
Aztecs
Iroquois
Hunter-Gatherers
Incans
What was the name for the Spanish conquerors who arrived in the Amerias?
Spanish Soldiers
Conquerers
Conquistadors
Cartographers
Which empire is known for the construction of Machu Picchu?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Iroquois
Which civilization practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
Which civilization built an extensive road system throughout their empire and the Andes Mountains?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
Aztec capital city (now the site of Mexico City)
Teotihuacan
Tenochitlan
Machu Pichu
Cuzco
An arrangement of knotted strings on a cord, used by the Inca to record numerical information.
tributary state
ayllu
quipu
chinampas
the period of "rebirth" in Ancient Greek and Roman learning that followed Europe's Middle Ages
Renaissance
Reformation
Protestants
Catholic Reformation
Martin Luther is credited with having started which period in world history?
the Renaissance
the Reformation
the Age of Exploration
the Scientific Revolution
What was the church's response to Martin Luther's ideas?
Luther was excommunicated.
Luther was sainted.
Luther was stripped of his preaching duties.
Luther was put to death.
How did humanism influence the art of the Renaissance?
Artists focused more on abstract, non-representational forms
Art became more focused on religious themes
Artists emphasized realism, human emotion, and the human form
Art was used primarily for propaganda purposes
Identify the sculpture and the artist.
the Final Meal, by Leonardo da Vinci
the Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci
the Communion, by Raphael
Dinner then Death, by Michaelangelo
Identify the sculpture and the artist.
David, by Michaelangelo
Matthew, by Michaelangelo
David, by Donatello
Donatello, by Leonardo
Identify the title and the author.
the 95 Theses, by Martin Luther
The Diet of Worms, By Martin Luther
The German Bible, by John Calvin
The Prince, by Machiavelli
Identify the title and the painter.
the Medici Palace, by Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel, by Michelangelo
Scenes from the Bible, by Leonardo da Vinci
Frescoes of the Pope, by Rafael
Identify the title and painter.
Diet of Worms, by Martin Luther
Family Portrait, by Sandro Botticelli
Baccus and Ariadne, by Leonardo da Vinci
the Arnolfini Portrait, by Jan van Eyck
Identify the title and the painter.
the Pieta, by Michaelangelo
David, by Michaelangelo
Death of Venus, by Rafael
the Pieta, by Leonardo da Vinci
Identify the title and the painter.
Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci
Venus, by Rafael
Birth of Venus, by Shakespeare
Monal Lisa, by Michaelangelo
Which of the following selections best explains why Shakespeare’s works captivated audiences?
Shakespeare was the first playwright in the world who wrote in the English language.
Shakespeare hired the best and most renowned actors to perform in his plays.
Shakespeare introduced themes in his work that the audience could relate to.
Shakespeare was popular with the royal family and audiences felt obligated to support his work.
What disease decimated the population of much of Asia and Europe?
the Spanish Flu
Malaria
Small Pox
the Black Death
Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by:
Muslim expansion into southern Europe
The repeal of a ban on non-Christian trade by the Pope
The Crusades
A trade alliance between the Byzantine empire and the Holy Roman Empire
One reason why the Renaissance began in where it did?
Italy was not impacted by the plague
Italy was the last area impacted by the plague
Trade made Italian cities wealthy
Because it was the center of the Catholic Church
He believed that the end justifies the means, do good if possible, evil if necessary.
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
Niccolo Machiavelli
Petrarch
Which word means "the language of everyday speech in a particular region"?
Latin
Vernacular
Perspective
Fresco
Which of the following best describes Luther's teachings?
A person could gain salvation based on faith alone
Priests were necessary to interpret the Bible
No clergy member should marry
The pope's word was more important than the Bible
Who were the Protestants?
people who went out and performed duties for the Church
people who were humanists
people who wanted fair treatment by the lords
people who protested against and broke with the Catholic Church
These were sold by the church and were purchased in order to cancel sins.
Repentance
Forgiveness Certificates
Indulgences
Get Out of Purgatory Certificate
The Renaissance came after what period of time?
Ancient
Middle Ages
Modern
Post-Modern
What was the first book to be printed on a printing press?
Utopia
Hamlet
The Bible
The Prince
What was Marco polo famous for?
Traveling to China and the Far East
Traveling throughout all of Italy
Writing a book about how to govern
Building a cathedral
What was The most immediate cause of the Reformation?
Henry the VIII creating the Church of England
Erasmus writing Praise of Follies
John Calvin establishing Calvinism
Martin Luther posting The 95 Theses
What was the Protestant Reformation?
An attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.
An attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.
A call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.
An argument over leadership of the Catholic Church that led to the election of 3 Popes
Compared with Medieval art, Renaissance art often appeared to be
unrealistic
lifelike
ordinary
religious
How did the Medici family contribute to the Renaissance?
They were patrons of the arts
They killed off anyone who challenged their power
They went on a crime spree
They formed the first government that collected taxes
What is heresy?
the church of England
an idea that goes against the official beliefs of a church or religion
an organzation that punished those who did not follow catholocism
priest belonging to an order charged with converting others to catholocism
Which best describes how italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea contributed to the flourishing of the Renaissance?
Italy's location allowed many artists and writers to protect new ideas.
Italy's location allowed many philosophers and politicians to try new ideas.
Italy's location allowed many travelers and traders to challenge new ideas.
Italy's location allowed many travelers and traders to bring back new ideas
During the Renaissance, more Europeans became increasingly interested in
education and the arts
business and religion
religion and spirituality
education and the military
Identify the name and artist of this famous Renaissance work.
Last Supper, by Leonardo
School of Athens, by Raphael
School of Philosophy, by Plato
Birth of Venus, by Michaelangelo
Who invented the Printing Press?
Johann Gutenberg
Erasmus
Thomas More
John Calvin
Middle Ages art focused on ______________________.
church
salvation
individual
kings
This individual was considered to be th true "Renaissance Man."
How did the events of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation impact the European continent?
Conferences between religious leaders established peace and tolerance among the various religions.
The continent was divided with part of it becoming Protestant and part of it remaining Catholic.
The Council of Trent ended the Protestant movement and merged the two religions back together.
All of the nations in Europe gave up Catholicism and adopted Protestant beliefs.
Why did the Catholic Church begin the Counter-Reformation after the Council of Trent?
to react to the Protestant criticisms of the Catholic Church
to weaken the political influence of the Catholic Church
to protect Protestant nations from being attacked by Catholic nations
to increase trade between Catholic nations in Europe
What is excommunication?
What made the Printing Press so important?
It allowed people to press different prints onto their clothing, setting off a creative boom in fashion.
It allowed the Pope to make more money, as he could sell more Bibles to more people
It allowed ideas to be more easily refuted since people could easily find counter-arguments.
It helped spread criticisms of the Catholic Church to the masses. This allowed the Protestant Reformation to begin.
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Regurgitation
Resurrection
Reformation
Define secularism
Religion should play a large role in government
Religion should not play a role in government, education, or other public parts of society.
Worldly matters must not be allowed to rid the Church of its authority
Religion must be the focus of life. For without God, life is meaningless
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
He is the leader of the Ninja Turtles
He was the most famous figure of the Renaissance. He painted the Mona Lisa and is the ideal "Renaissance Man'.
He was the leader of Florence during the Renaissance
He was the student of Machiavelli and wrote "The King", the sequel to "The Prince"
Pope Urban II wanted to recapture the Holy Lands so that...
Christians going on pilgrimages to visit the Holy Land would be safe.
Muslims had the right to visit the Holy Lands.
the Byzantine emperor could be defeated.
Jerusalem could remain in the hands of the Turks.
What was the most important result of the Crusades?
The Crusades resulted in many new religions to emerge.
The Crusades resulted in the Holy Roman Empire's permanent possession of Jerusalem.
The Crusades caused the Holy Roman Empire to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
The Crusades led to trade and new kinds of knowledge.
What event killed 30 million people, or a third of Europe's population, during the late Middle Ages?
The Black Death
Hundred Years War
A Tsunami
The Renaissance
Match the following structures.
A) Olmec Head
B) Machu Picchu
C) Notre Dame
D) Timbuktu
E) Anasazi
