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WorksheetsSocial Studies Fall Benchmark Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source?
invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty
overseas expansion of China
location of the Yangtze River in China
diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula
Which two statements explain why Japan became a more military society during the 12th century? Pick up to 2 answers.
The feudal society collapsed due to civil war.
The samurai united to revolt against the government.
The shogun gained more authority than the emperor.
The emperor was overthrown as a result of a foreign invasion.
The warrior class developed a code of conduct that emphasized loyalty.
Which actions contributed to Kublai Khan’s control of the Yuan Empire?
reorganizing the military and rebuilding the Great Wall
creating social equality and redistributing lands
respecting all religions and allowing cultural diversity
favoring Confucianism and using the civil service exams
What was the outcome of the events described in the source?
the reopening of a major trade route
the emergence of a Chinese dynasty
the establishment of a colony in the Korean Peninsula
the expansion of local republics
Which phrase describes the correct transfer of trade goods along the Silk Road?
the transport of rice during Zheng He’s expeditions
the movement of spices throughout Central Asia
the exchange of gems during Jacques Cartier’s expeditions
the spread of glass throughout northern Europe
Which action best explains the difference between the two sources?
the expansion of China under the Ming Dynasty
the rise of the Ottomans under Mehmed II
the unification of the Mongols under Genghis Khan
the establishment of the Silk Roads trade network
Which two actions are also associated with the Chinese dynasty described in the source?
Policies were adopted that limited foreign cultural influences.
Massive campaigns were launched to capture territory.
The use of civil service exams ended.
Gunpowder was adapted for military use.
The imperial Forbidden City was constructed.
Which belief system is associated with these characteristics? - No sacred text - No individual founder - Belief in kami - Native to Japan
Shintoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
In what way did the Heian Period of Japanese history lead to the eventual creation of a Japanese
nation?
It funded explorations of North America.
It led to the creation of a capital city and royal court.
It adopted European traditions and culture
It developed a strict policy of isolationism
How did the Germanic invasions of Western Europe impact the Roman Empire?
They forced the Roman Empire to move much of its power to Constantinople.
They forced the Roman Empire to adopt Christianity
They forced the Roman Empire to invade northern Africa
They forced the Roman Empire to stop trading with Asia and the Middle East
How did the rule of Justinian have a positive impact on the Byzantine Empire?
He made an alliance between the empire and the Germanic invaders.
He expanded the empire further into Europe
He made Islam the official religion of the empire.
He allowed Germanic invaders to become citizens of the empire
Which statement best summarizes the significance of these achievements?
Commercial activity increased.
Overseas colonies were established.
Agricultural prices increased
Foreign imports were taxed
Which number correctly identifies the Himalayan Mountains?
1
2
3
4
How did the geography of Constantinople impact the city?
It was located in a desert and difficult to defend.
It was far from most trade routes, weakening the city’s economy
It was near several religious centers, causing the city not to have an official religion
It was surrounded by water and easy to defend.
How did the development of the philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism affect Chinese civilization?
Both philosophies resulted in violence and unrest as people were forced to convert.
Both philosophies provided monotheistic faiths to Chinese citizens
Both philosophies revolutionized the economy and increased the wealth of China
Both philosophies helped create peaceful and politically stable societies
The spread of Buddhism into China is most closely related to what situation?
increased trade throughout the region
natural disasters throughout the region
the influence of European invaders
the immigration of African laborers
The Roman Empire in the east became the Byzantine Empire with its capital in the city of ____________.
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Rome
Verdun
