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WorksheetsAPWH Midterm Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 45mins
Confucianism in traditional China served to
maintain social order
create ethnic unrest
emphasize material wealth
support democratic government
"Beginning with childhood, all of man's study is centered on one aim alone—to emerge successfully from the three days' examination—and all he has in his mind is what success can bring to him in terms of power, influence, and prestige." — Ye Shih, Chinese scholar The quotation refers to the Chinese
civil service system
social welfare system
contemplation of nature
religious practices
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
competition and financial success
maintaining the caste system and providing education for all people
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
self-determination and democracy
One way in which the Five Relationships, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
promote polytheism
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
Which statement best describes the status of women in most traditional Asian societies?
Women were encouraged to obtain an education.
Women were expected to run for political office.
Women were expected to dedicate their lives to their families.
Women were encouraged to work outside the home.
What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200s?
development of a common language
adoption of Confucian ideas and practices
expansion of Japanese cultural traditions
significant increases in trade and travel
What was one of the primary reasons for the spread of the bubonic plague?
increase in trade
colonization of the Americas
development of the manorial system
economic decline
Confucianism emphasized the idea that
government should own the means of production
economic success is more desirable than knowledge and learning
each person has an important responsibility to family and society
an individual's personal goals are more important than the goals of the group
As the Black Death spread in the mid-14th century, which region tended to experience the greatest loss of life?
rural farms
urban areas
remote villages
mountainous areas
What was a direct result of the Black Death in Europe?
The rate of urbanization increased.
A shortage of workers developed.
Food crops had to be imported from the Americas.
German states dominated trade in the eastern Mediterranean.
A major reason for Zheng He's voyages during the 15th century was to
promote trade and collect tribute
establish colonies in Africa and India
seal off China's borders from foreign influence
prove the world was round
Which statement best describes Aztec civilization at the time of the Encounter?
Small groups of nomadic clans competed for food.
Various ethnic groups had representation in a legislative body.
Absence of a social class structure created unsettled living conditions.
Advanced agricultural practices supported large urban centers.
The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai flourished between A.D. 700 and 1600 mainly because they
controlled the trade routes across the Sahara
developed self-sufficient economies
became religious centers considered sacred to Africans
received support from European colonial governments
Which dynasty in China is known for reinstating the civil service exams and expanding trade through Admiral Zheng He's voyages?
Qing dynasty
Song dynasty
Ming dynasty
Han dynasty
Base your answer to the following question on the photograph shown and on your knowledge of social studies. This structure is located in India. Which factor is illustrated by this structure and its location?
growing nationalism in the 20th century
the spread of the religion and culture of Islam
policies of isolation instituted by the independent princes
the effect of British colonialism on the Indian caste system
Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia.
European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere.
Independence movements developed in Asia and Africa.
Military dictatorships were established throughout Europe.
The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa
wars between various native groups
diseases introduced by the Spanish
During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration?
Germany and Italy
Portugal and Spain
England and France
Russia and the Netherlands
Which nation had the most influence on the colonization of Latin America in the 1500s?
Spain
France
England
Netherlands
What was one effect of the Columbian exchange?
rapid decline in European population
economic instability in China and Japan
introduction of new foods to both Europe and the Americas
spread of Hinduism into Latin America
The combined usage of the caravel, compass, and astrolabe in the late 1400s helped bring about the
migration of the Bantu
exploration of the Americas
introduction of Buddhism to East Asia
voyages of Zheng He
One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west was to
find a more direct trade route to Asia
obtain military technology
make contact with the Empire of Benin
trade in established ports in the Americas
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status.
People should pray five times a day.
The soul can be reincarnated.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
established totalitarian governments
promoted peace and prosperity
A study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of Latin America would show that these civilizations
developed advanced and complex societies before the arrival of the Europeans
established extensive trade with Pacific Rim nations
were strongly influenced by their contact with Asian and African civilizations
were relatively large, but not well organized
The Chinese people turned to the teachings of Confucius because his ideas were thought to help
unify the Chinese against foreign enemies.
restore order in China.
stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
create democratic institutions.
The first African slaves were brought to the Americas to
A. be servants for wealthy New England families.
B. build missions and settlements for the Spanish.
C. work on Portuguese sugar plantations in the Caribbean.
D. help colonists fight wars against the Native Americans.
During the 1500s, Spain was colonizing the Americas while the English and the French were
A. exploring China and Japan.
B. searching for the Northwest Passage through North America to Asia.
C. exploring the western coast of Africa.
D. establishing missions in present-day California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
During the Renaissance, the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated in Europe. Which ancient civilization is recognized for developing an early form of printing known as woodblock printing?
A. China
B. Mesopotamia
C. Rome
D. Persia
How did Spanish leaders in Latin America misuse the Encomienda system?
A. Missionaries attempted to build Christian institutions for the natives.
B. Natives were forced to pay leaders gold for protection.
C. Land was taken from the inhabitants and natives were enslaved.
D. Natives were introduced to the practice of democracy.
The city states of East Africa were trading gold with the Arab world around 700 A.D. What enduring effect did this trade have on East Africa?
A. the spread of the Islamic religion
B. the decline of the Swahili language
C. the development of strong central governments
D. the migration of East African people to parts of Asia
Which philosophy is most closely associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?
A. legalism
B. Buddhism
C. Daoism
D. Confucianism
Which was a direct result of the African slave trade?
A. African leaders were encouraged to fight against European traders.
B. Tribal warfare and raids increased.
C. African women married several husbands.
D. There was a new emphasis on artistic development in Africa.
During the colonial period in Latin America, a major reason for the importation of Africans as slaves was the
A. scarcity of native Indian labor
B. development of subsistence farming
C. need for skilled industrial workers
D. desire to promote Christianity
The Middle Passage is best defined as
A. a route through the Swiss Alps
B. a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
C. the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas
D. the expulsion of Muslims from Spain
During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
A. interest in ancient Greece and Rome
B. advances in mathematics and science
C. questioning of traditional authority
D. attention to realism and detail
An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the
A. breaking of the religious unity of Europe
B. strengthening of the political power of the Pope
C. increase in the influence of the Roman Catholic Church
D. restoration of political unity to western Europe
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
A. reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
B. reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
C. encourage new ideas in science and philosophy throughout Europe
D. compromise with European Protestants
During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe?
The Ming dynasty imported numerous manufactured goods from Europe.
China exported large quantities of opium to European traders.
Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe.
The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European traders.
From the 9th to the 14th century, Muslim rule of conquered territories was characterized by
the rejection of Greek and Roman scientific works
the toleration of members of other cultures
the creation of democratic governments
a decrease in trade and commerce
Which Golden Age is most closely associated with these achievements? - Creation of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad - Development of algebra - Use of calligraphy as an art form
Islamic
Gupta
Tang
Songhai
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
were forbidden by the Catholic Church for religious reasons
had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World
were believed to be poisonous
were too expensive to import from China
Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?
Europeans brought food, animals, and ideas from one continent to another.
European diseases had an adverse effect on the native populations of new territories.
Warfare increased as European nations competed for land and power.
Advances in learning and technology made long ocean voyages possible.
In Confucianism, what is the significance of the concept of "filial piety"?
It refers to the worship of nature spirits.
It is the practice of meditation to achieve enlightenment.
It is the respect and duty children owe to their parents and ancestors.
It is the belief in reincarnation.
Islamic holy men who encouraged spiritual connection with Allah and spread the religion were known as
Sunnis
Shi'ites
Sufis
Ummas
