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WH World History Final Exam (Sem 2)

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Many young nobles were trained in riding and fighting in order to become _____?
a)
Chivalry
b)
Fief
c)
Vassal
d)
Knight
2.
In a feudal system, those peasants who were bound to the land were called...
a)

Bishops

b)

Samurai

c)
Serfs
d)

Slaves

3.
Who was the first man to be named "Holy Roman Emperor"?
a)
Otto I
b)
Clovis
c)
Charlemagne
d)
Benedict
4.
Where were the Vikings from?
a)
Scandinavia
b)
England
c)
Russia
d)
Hungary
5.
Places where monks lived to preserve Greco-Roman cultural achievements
a)

Monastery

b)
Churches
c)
Convents
d)
Cathedrals
6.

Hagia Sophia, Justinian’s Code and Hippodrome are all related to which empire?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Greek Empire

c)

Byzantine Empire

d)

Mongol (Yuan) Empire

7.
The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of what remained of what ancient empire? 
a)
The Ottoman Empire
b)
The Roman Empire
c)

The Greek Empire

d)
The Mongolian Empire
8.
Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?
a)
It established all rules regarding. taxation.
b)
It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.
c)
It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.
d)
It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.
9.

What was the primary motivation for Viking raids?

a)

Religious conversion

b)

Political conquest

c)

Acquiring wealth and resources

d)

Exploring new lands

10.
The term feudalism is best defined as a
a)
Division of power between branches of government
b)
Holy war between Christians and Muslims
c)
Process in which goods are traded for other goods
d)

System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty or protection

11.
Chivalry was
a)
a code of honor practiced by samurai
b)
a code of honor practiced by knights
c)
the right of kings to rule
d)
the right of serfs to be free
12.

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.

13.
How did the Bubonic Plague spread?
a)

by bad air

b)

by fleas on rats

c)

by water

d)

by mosquitos

14.

Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?

a)

During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims

b)

The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa and allowed for better living conditions.

c)

The migration was a force of action by the African government in the North

d)

The migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara

15.

This picture is an example of a ______ built under Mansa Musa's reign

a)

castle

b)

college

c)

mosque

d)

cathedral

16.

What is animism?

a)

The belief that animosity is the essence of all objects, places, and creatures.

b)

The belief that all objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence.

c)

The belief that objects, places, and creatures do not possess any spiritual essence.

d)

The belief that only humans possess a distinct spiritual essence.

17.

_______ were the first to arrive in the Americas

a)

Aztecs

b)

Iroquois

c)

Hunter-Gatherers

d)

Incans

18.

What was the name for the Spanish conquerors who arrived in the Amerias?

a)

Spanish Soldiers

b)

Conquerers

c)

Conquistadors

d)

Cartographers

19.

Which empire is known for the construction of Machu Picchu?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Iroquois

20.

Which civilization practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

21.

Which civilization built an extensive road system throughout their empire and the Andes Mountains?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

22.

Aztec capital city (now the site of Mexico City)

a)

Teotihuacan

b)

Tenochitlan

c)

Machu Pichu

d)

Cuzco

23.

An arrangement of knotted strings on a cord, used by the Inca to record numerical information.

a)

tributary state

b)

ayllu

c)

quipu

d)

chinampas

24.

the period of "rebirth" in Ancient Greek and Roman learning that followed Europe's Middle Ages

a)

Renaissance

b)

Reformation

c)

Protestants

d)

Catholic Reformation

25.

Martin Luther is credited with having started which period in world history?

a)

the Renaissance

b)

the Reformation

c)

the Age of Exploration

d)

the Scientific Revolution

26.

What was the church's response to Martin Luther's ideas?

a)

Luther was excommunicated.

b)

Luther was sainted.

c)

Luther was stripped of his preaching duties.

d)

Luther was put to death.

27.

How did humanism influence the art of the Renaissance?

a)

Artists focused more on abstract, non-representational forms

b)

Art became more focused on religious themes

c)

Artists emphasized realism, human emotion, and the human form

d)

Art was used primarily for propaganda purposes

28.
Where was Martin Luther from?
a)
England
b)
America
c)
Germany
d)
France
29.
What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?
a)
realism
b)
perspective
c)
idealism
d)
distancism
30.

Identify the sculpture and the artist.

a)

the Final Meal, by Leonardo da Vinci

b)

the Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci

c)

the Communion, by Raphael

d)

Dinner then Death, by Michaelangelo

31.

Identify the sculpture and the artist.

a)

David, by Michaelangelo

b)

Matthew, by Michaelangelo

c)

David, by Donatello

d)

Donatello, by Leonardo

32.

Identify the title and the author.

a)

the 95 Theses, by Martin Luther

b)

The Diet of Worms, By Martin Luther

c)

The German Bible, by John Calvin

d)

The Prince, by Machiavelli

33.

Identify the title and the painter.

a)

the Medici Palace, by Michelangelo

b)

The Sistine Chapel, by Michelangelo

c)

Scenes from the Bible, by Leonardo da Vinci

d)

Frescoes of the Pope, by Rafael

34.

Identify the title and painter.

a)

Diet of Worms, by Martin Luther

b)

Family Portrait, by Sandro Botticelli

c)

Baccus and Ariadne, by Leonardo da Vinci

d)

the Arnolfini Portrait, by Jan van Eyck

35.

Identify the title and the painter.

a)

the Pieta, by Michaelangelo

b)

David, by Michaelangelo

c)

Death of Venus, by Rafael

d)

the Pieta, by Leonardo da Vinci

36.

Identify the title and the painter.

a)

Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Venus, by Rafael

c)

Birth of Venus, by Shakespeare

d)

Monal Lisa, by Michaelangelo

37.

Which of the following selections best explains why Shakespeare’s works captivated audiences?

a)

Shakespeare was the first playwright in the world who wrote in the English language.

b)

Shakespeare hired the best and most renowned actors to perform in his plays.

c)

Shakespeare introduced themes in his work that the audience could relate to.

d)

Shakespeare was popular with the royal family and audiences felt obligated to support his work.

38.

What disease decimated the population of much of Asia and Europe?

a)

the Spanish Flu

b)

Malaria

c)

Small Pox

d)

the Black Death

39.

Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by:

a)

Muslim expansion into southern Europe

b)

The repeal of a ban on non-Christian trade by the Pope

c)

The Crusades

d)

A trade alliance between the Byzantine empire and the Holy Roman Empire

40.
Where did the Renaissance begin?
a)
Italy
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Germany
41.

One reason why the Renaissance began in where it did?

a)

Italy was not impacted by the plague

b)

Italy was the last area impacted by the plague

c)

Trade made Italian cities wealthy

d)

Because it was the center of the Catholic Church

42.
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
a)
wealthy patrons
b)
church officials
c)
government grants
d)
kings competing for prestige
43.

He believed that the end justifies the means, do good if possible, evil if necessary.

a)

Charlemagne

b)

William the Conqueror

c)

Niccolo Machiavelli

d)

Petrarch

44.

Which word means "the language of everyday speech in a particular region"?

a)

Latin

b)

Vernacular

c)

Perspective

d)

Fresco

45.

Which of the following best describes Luther's teachings?

a)

A person could gain salvation based on faith alone

b)

Priests were necessary to interpret the Bible

c)

No clergy member should marry

d)

The pope's word was more important than the Bible

46.

Who were the Protestants?

a)

people who went out and performed duties for the Church

b)

people who were humanists

c)

people who wanted fair treatment by the lords

d)

people who protested against and broke with the Catholic Church

47.

These were sold by the church and were purchased in order to cancel sins.

a)

Repentance

b)

Forgiveness Certificates

c)

Indulgences

d)

Get Out of Purgatory Certificate

48.

The Renaissance came after what period of time?

a)

Ancient

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Modern

d)

Post-Modern

49.

What was the first book to be printed on a printing press?

a)

Utopia

b)

Hamlet

c)

The Bible

d)

The Prince

50.

What was Marco polo famous for?

a)

Traveling to China and the Far East

b)

Traveling throughout all of Italy

c)

Writing a book about how to govern

d)

Building a cathedral

51.

What was The most immediate cause of the Reformation?

a)

Henry the VIII creating the Church of England

b)

Erasmus writing Praise of Follies

c)

John Calvin establishing Calvinism

d)

Martin Luther posting The 95 Theses

52.

What was the Protestant Reformation?

a)

An attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.

b)

An attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.

c)

A call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.

d)

An argument over leadership of the Catholic Church that led to the election of 3 Popes

53.

Compared with Medieval art, Renaissance art often appeared to be

a)

unrealistic

b)

lifelike

c)

ordinary

d)

religious

54.

How did the Medici family contribute to the Renaissance?

a)

They were patrons of the arts

b)

They killed off anyone who challenged their power

c)

They went on a crime spree

d)

They formed the first government that collected taxes

55.

What is heresy?

a)

the church of England

b)

an idea that goes against the official beliefs of a church or religion

c)

an organzation that punished those who did not follow catholocism

d)

priest belonging to an order charged with converting others to catholocism

56.

Which best describes how italy's location on the Mediterranean Sea contributed to the flourishing of the Renaissance?

a)

Italy's location allowed many artists and writers to protect new ideas.

b)

Italy's location allowed many philosophers and politicians to try new ideas.

c)

Italy's location allowed many travelers and traders to challenge new ideas.

d)

Italy's location allowed many travelers and traders to bring back new ideas

57.

During the Renaissance, more Europeans became increasingly interested in

a)

education and the arts

b)

business and religion

c)

religion and spirituality

d)

education and the military

58.

Identify the name and artist of this famous Renaissance work.

a)

Last Supper, by Leonardo

b)

School of Athens, by Raphael

c)

School of Philosophy, by Plato

d)

Birth of Venus, by Michaelangelo

59.

Who invented the Printing Press?

a)

Johann Gutenberg

b)

Erasmus

c)

Thomas More

d)

John Calvin

60.

Middle Ages art focused on ______________________.

a)

church

b)

salvation

c)

individual

d)

kings

61.

This individual was considered to be th true "Renaissance Man."

a)
Petrarch
b)
Machiavelli
c)
Da Vinci
d)
Michelangelo
62.

How did the events of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation impact the European continent?

a)

Conferences between religious leaders established peace and tolerance among the various religions.

b)

The continent was divided with part of it becoming Protestant and part of it remaining Catholic.

c)

The Council of Trent ended the Protestant movement and merged the two religions back together.

d)

All of the nations in Europe gave up Catholicism and adopted Protestant beliefs.

63.

Why did the Catholic Church begin the Counter-Reformation after the Council of Trent?

a)

to react to the Protestant criticisms of the Catholic Church

b)

to weaken the political influence of the Catholic Church

c)

to protect Protestant nations from being attacked by Catholic nations

d)

to increase trade between Catholic nations in Europe

64.
The wealth and patronage of what family supported great works of art produced in Florence?
a)
Marco Polo
b)
Medici
c)
Gutenberg
d)
Da Vinci
65.
A devout Catholic who detested Martin Luther and specially titled as “Defender of the Faith” by the Pope, __________ created the Anglican Church so he could divorce his wife.
a)
Henry VIII
b)
Charles V
c)
Leo X
d)
Edward VI
66.

What is excommunication?

a)
You are kicked out of the church for life and won't go to heaven.
b)
You are put on trial, tortured, and given a choice to convert or die.
c)
You can pay money to have your sins forgiven: ticket to heaven.
d)
You are brought up on criminal charges, accusing you of going against approved teachings/beliefs.
67.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
68.

What made the Printing Press so important?

a)

It allowed people to press different prints onto their clothing, setting off a creative boom in fashion.

b)

It allowed the Pope to make more money, as he could sell more Bibles to more people

c)

It allowed ideas to be more easily refuted since people could easily find counter-arguments.

d)

It helped spread criticisms of the Catholic Church to the masses. This allowed the Protestant Reformation to begin.

69.

What does "Renaissance" mean?

a)

Rebirth

b)

Regurgitation

c)

Resurrection

d)

Reformation

70.

Define secularism

a)

Religion should play a large role in government

b)

Religion should not play a role in government, education, or other public parts of society.

c)

Worldly matters must not be allowed to rid the Church of its authority

d)

Religion must be the focus of life. For without God, life is meaningless

71.

Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

a)

He is the leader of the Ninja Turtles

b)

He was the most famous figure of the Renaissance. He painted the Mona Lisa and is the ideal "Renaissance Man'.

c)

He was the leader of Florence during the Renaissance

d)

He was the student of Machiavelli and wrote "The King", the sequel to "The Prince"

72.

Pope Urban II wanted to recapture the Holy Lands so that...

a)

Christians going on pilgrimages to visit the Holy Land would be safe.

b)

Muslims had the right to visit the Holy Lands.

c)

the Byzantine emperor could be defeated.

d)

Jerusalem could remain in the hands of the Turks.

73.

What was the most important result of the Crusades?

a)

The Crusades resulted in many new religions to emerge.

b)

The Crusades resulted in the Holy Roman Empire's permanent possession of Jerusalem.

c)

The Crusades caused the Holy Roman Empire to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.

d)

The Crusades led to trade and new kinds of knowledge.

74.

What event killed 30 million people, or a third of Europe's population, during the late Middle Ages?

a)

The Black Death

b)

Hundred Years War

c)

A Tsunami

d)

The Renaissance

75.

Match the following structures.

a)

1.

A) Olmec Head

b)

2.

B) Machu Picchu

c)

3.

C) Notre Dame

d)

4.

D) Timbuktu

e)

5.

E) Anasazi