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WorksheetsFirst 9 Weeks Review - Ch 1 - Ch 9
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 49mins
What body of water is this?
Mississippi River
Nile River
Ganges River
Huang He (Yellow) River
What country is this?
North Korea
China
Japan
Mongolia
What body of water is between mainland Asia and Japan?
Black Sea
Philippian Sea
Sea of Japan
Caspian Sea
What physical feature are North and South Korea located on?
archipelago
isthmus
volcano
peninsula
The _______ is a vast area stretching from Mongolia into China
Pacific Ocean
Gobi Desert
Tibetan Plateau
Himalayas
Which of the following is NOT a landform?
Ganges River
Yellow River
Gobi Desert
Great Wall of China
Poverty contributed to the spread of Buddhism because...
Buddhist missionaries were giving money to the poor
Buddhism promised the poor would be rich in heaven
Buddhism taught that they could end their suffering if they achieved enlightenment.
becoming Buddhist meant they no longer needed basic necessities like food, water, and clothing
Which of the following is NOT an agricultural achievement of the Song Dynasty?
fast-ripening rice
crop irrigation
gunpowder
Which of the following lists the Technological Achievements of the Song Dynasty?
early-ripening rice, crop irrigation
increased trade on Silk Road, paper money
compass, movable type, gunpowder
paintings, flourishing of arts
This is believed to be the foundation of modern Chinese Culture.
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
Civil Service Examinations
This is believed to be the foundation of modern Chinese Culture.
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
Civil Service Examinations
Trade from China to Europe
made China poor
occured on the Silk Road
passed along the Grand Canal
came across the East China Sea
I established the largest continuous empire in human history, conquering much of Asia and parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East
Genghis Khan
Marco Polo
Yang Jian (Wendi)
Alexander the Great
Choose the statements that are true about Genghis Khan. (Choose two)
Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and built the largest continuous empire in human history.
Genghis Khan was both a brutal and brilliant leader.
Genghis Khan conquered all of Europe and Africa.
Genghis Khan's conquests led to the rise of the Tang Empire.
I established the Yuan Dynasty.
Emperor Wendi
Kublai Khan
Justin Bieber
George Washington
"Conquering the world on horseback is easy. It is dismounting and governing that is hard."
Which answer option best explains what Genghis Khan meant by this.
Establishing laws, tax policies, and economic policies came easily to him
Fighting on foot was more difficult than fighting on horseback.
Genghis Khan did not like fighting
Handling matters of government like laws and economic policies were more difficult than handling matters of warfare.
Which of the following was NOT a strategy used by Kublai Khan to effectively govern China?
incorporating Chinese leaders into the government
utilizing Confucian scholars as advisors
executing all citizens of the Southern Song Dynasty
establishing policies that encouraged trade and helped the economy
What was Kublai Khan's relationship with the Song Dynasty?
He enlisted the Song Dynasty's army to attack Japan
He married a Song princess and formed an alliance
He defeated the Song Dynasty, completing the Mongol conquest of China
He served on the Song Dynasty's royal cabinet
What was Genghis Khan's original name before becoming leader of the Mongols?
Temujin
Kublai Khan
Batu Khan
Jimmy Khan
The Ming Dynasty government was significant because it differed from most Medieval forms of government. How did it differ?
The Ming had hereditary military leaders
The Ming had a dynasty
The Ming government was led by scholar officials who passed civil service exams
The Ming government invited all Chinese citizens of all classes into the Forbidden City to vote on a new emperor every four years
Which of the following is a reason the Forbidden city was built?
To live together with the Mongols
To prevent India from invading
To provide a luxurious place for the emperor and his government
To build a beautiful landmark for tourists
Which of the following describes the impact the Forbidden City had on its rulers and people?
As a holding facility for Chinese commoners. Government officials were forbidden to enter
As a quarantining facility for those who had the Black Death. The sick were forbidden from ever leaving
The majority of the Chinese people were not allowed to enter, so the rulers were separated from the people
Forbidden City provided a place for the Chinese people to sell their art
How did the inner court differ from the outer court?
The inner court was for the emperor's family while the outer court was where government affairs were handled.
The inner court was for government affairs while the outer court was where the emperor and his family lived
The inner court was a residence for esteemed guests like foreign diplomats and merchants
The inner court and the outer court were the same
What were some reasons the Ming Dynasty entered a period of isolationism? (Choose three)
growing threat of attacks from north
felt the need to conserve money after Zheng He's expensive voyages
desired to strengthen government and refocus on internal matters rather than the rest of the world
they feared invasion from Japan
What is isolationism?
a government policy of staying away from other countries, not getting involved in the affairs of other countries
a government policy of being really involved in the affairs of other nations
a government policy to isolate the sick
a military strategy that isolates another country from their allies
Hierarchy refers to a (social or institutional) ranking from highest to lowest.
True
False
Apple sauce
The rise of the Ming dynasty was the result of the fall of the...
Tang
Song
Yuan
Duck
Ming Paintings were typically of... (choose 2)
people
landscapes
animals
Buddha
Ming Dynasty paintings were heavily influenced by
Yuan Dynasty artists
Song Dynasty artists
Leonardo da Vinci
Tang Dynasty artists
Who built the Forbidden City?
Hongwu
Yongle Emperor
Ming
Zheng He
Made the Great Wall stronger and more elaborate, the way we see it today.
Ming
Yuan
Mongols
Qing
Why did the Ming rulers rebuild and improve the Great Wall?
to protect against the Mongol threat
to honor the sun
to use local materials such as limestone
to provide an inner and outer court
How did the Ming Dynasty’s government differ from the Yuan Dynasty’s government?
The Ming put Mongols in charge of the military.
The Ming gave scholar-officials more power than military officials.
The Ming discontinued civil service exams.
The Ming gave power to military leaders.
Who is the founder/key person of Shintoism?
There is no known founder
Poe, the Kungfu panda
kami
Buddha
Siddhartha Guatama
Shintoism teaches that everything in nature has
a kami
a torii
a shrine
no value
The Sacred text of Shintoism is
The Holy Bible
Quran
Vedas
there isn't one
The Tale of Genji was
the world's first novel
the world's first poem
the world's first song
a non-fiction account of the life of the Samurai
Why was the Heian Period important in Japanese history?
peace, stability, and prosperity allowed for Japan to develop its own national culture
it was during this time that the Shogun's power declined
This was when Japan invented sushi
During the Heian Period, Japan ruled over China and received tribute from them.
What is an aristocracy?
government that is ruled by the wealthiest, the upper class
government that is ruled by one person
a government of the people, for the people, by the people
a form of democracy, where leaders are elected by citizens
What was the strict code of ethics that Samurai's lived by?
Kendo
Bushido
Diamyo
Kamakura
Which of the following places Japan's feudal society in the correct social order from most powerful to least?
peasants, diamyo, samurai, shogun
shogun, samurai, diamyo, peasants
diamyo, shogun, samurai, peasants
shogun, diamyo, samurai, peasants
A warrior in a noble's private army
vassal
shogun
daimyo
samurai
What were the two main religions that were practiced in Medieval Japan?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Christianity
Japan is a/an
archipelago
land locked nation
plateau
none of these
What was the Eastern Roman Empire also known as?
the Persian Empire
the Ottoman Empire
the Byzantine Empire
the Holy Roman Empire
What was the role of the Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel?
a Roman Colosseum
a palace for Justinian
a church in Constantinople
a grand library in Constantinople
What is Justinian best known for?
his code of Roman law
his conquests in Scandinavia
his alliance with the Mongol Empire
his discovery of new trade routes to Asia
Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and was known as a significant cultural, political, and economic hub?
Rome
Athens
Alexandria
Constantinople
Why did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 have significant effects on Europe?
It marked the beginning of the Byzantine Empire.
It led to the immediate rise of the Roman Empire.
It resulted in the decline of trade throughout the world.
It meant the loss of a major Christian city and a shift in trade routes.
Why was Constantinople's location vital for trade during the Middle Ages?
It had no access to waterways.
It was at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
It was surrounded by impassable mountains.
It was isolated from all major trade routes.
What role did Constantinople's geography play in its cultural and economic importance?
Its deserts made it a hub for caravan trade.
Its mountains isolated it, keeping it culturally pure and unique to the area.
Its vast grasslands made it the agricultural center of Europe.
Its location at the crossroads of continents made it a melting pot of ideas.
One of the key features of Byzantine architecture under Justinian was the use of what?
domes
pyramid structures
simple wooden frames
maze-like designs in palaces
After the division of the Roman Empire, which half continued to flourish for another 1000 years?
the Eastern Roman Empire
the Western Roman Empire
the Northern Roman Empire
the Southern Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire played a critical role in preserving which of the following?
Nordic sagas
Sumerian tablets
Egyptian hieroglyphs
Greek and Roman culture
What significant role did Theodora, Justinian's wife, play?
leading naval expeditions
establishing the Silk Road
advising Justinian's decisions
translating Greek works to Latin
Why was Justinian's Code important?
It was the first written language.
It established a democratic voting system.
It outlined the rules for gladiatorial combat.
It served as the foundation for modern legal systems.
What significantly aided the spread of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire?
the teachings of Buddha
the writings of Julius Caesar
the conquests of Alexander the Great
the missionary activities of apostles and monks
What was the most significant architectural contribution of Justinian I?
The construction of the Hagia Sophia
The building of the Great Wall of Constantinople
The creation of the Hippodrome
The establishment of the Justinian Code
When Muslims around the world face a specific direction during their prayers, what are they facing towards?
Mount Sinai
the Vatican City
the Kaaba in Mecca
the Western Wall in Jerusalem
The spread of the Arabic language during the Islamic Golden Age led to the translation and preservation of texts from which ancient civilization?
Inca
Greek
Aztec
Mayan
Which of the following texts is the most fundamental source of Islamic teachings and law?
the Quran
the Vedas
the Torah
the Bible
Through which of the following did the diffusion of Islam into the African continent primarily begin?
viking invasions
transatlantic voyages
trade and commerce routes
the movement of the Mongol Empire
Who is considered the most central figure in the origins of Islam?
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
Mohammad
Calligraphy and intricate geometric patterns are notable contributions from the Islamic world in which field?
art
science
medicine
philosophy
What is the core belief of Islam concerning God?
trinity
monotheism
polytheism
pantheism
Al-Khwarizmi, a scholar from the Islamic Golden Age, is best known for pioneering works in which field?
art
geography
philosophy
mathematics
The Five Pillars of Islam do not include which of the following?
daily prayer
giving to the poor
fasting during Ramadan
meditating under the Bodhi tree
Which of these major trade routes contributed significantly to the early spread of Islam?
the Silk Road
the Sahara Desert trails
the Great Oceanic Currents
the Amazon River pathways
Who conquered Constantinople?
Murad II
Mehmed II
Sulieman
Muhammad
What happened in the year 1453?
Murad II abdicated his throne
Mehmed II regained his throne
Mehmed II captured Constantinople
Mehmed II died
Which of the following sentences describes the Ottoman Empire's location?
The Ottoman Empire was the largest empire in history.
The Ottoman Empire included land on North America, South America, and Europe.
The Ottoman Empire was mostly located on the continent of Africa.
The Ottoman Empire included land on Europe, Africa, and Asia.
What did Osman the I do in the early 14th century?
captured Constantinople
began the Islamic religion
took control of some land on the Anatolian Peninsula
outlawed Islam
When Mehmed II conquered Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire came to an end.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of non-economic effects that resulted from trade Asia, Africa, and Europe?
ideas, skills, languages, and customs were exchanged.
People's diets changed as they were introduced to new/different types of foods.
Health improved as they learned about new medical practices and traded for new medicines
all of these
Why was the Indian Ocean trade route more important than land trade routes?
traveling by sea meant you always had a drinking water source
it was easier to ship goods over water than over land
it was safer to travel by sea
all of these
a large group of people that travel together across land, usually on camel and usually with goods to sell/trade.
Muslim
caravan
mosque
dinar
The leader or sovereign of an Islamic nation
prime minister
sultan
ghaza
because they practiced democracy, there was no sole leader
The Ottoman Empire lasted for more than ___________ years and did not end until the _____________ century
600/ 20th
800/19th
600/19th
800/20th
The Ottoman empire was founded around ______________ after Turkish warriors won battles against the _______________.
1200/Roman
1300/Byzantine
1200/Byzantine
1300/Roman
The Ottomans build a very powerful ___________ that allowed their empire to _______.
military force/ grow
military force/shrink
culture/grow
culture/shrink
