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WorksheetsTN Ready Social Studies Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The expeditions of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro resulted in the
capture of Brazil for Portugal
colonization of North America
exploration of the Philippines and Caribbean islands
destruction of the Aztec and Inca empires
Which statement explains the effect of Mansa Musa's journey to Egypt?
His purchases decreased demand for local goods.
His caravan introduced new political ideas.
His wealth overwhelmed the local economy.
His caravan created new enemies in the region.
Which two explorers' routes are shown on this source?
Bartolomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Jacques Cartier
Vasco de Gama
Christopher Columbus
The relationship described in this source represented
the development of a movement to reform the government.
a struggle between religious and government authorities.
the development of a papal bureaucracy.
an alliance to conquer and convert barbarian tribes.
Which belief system was the basis for the civil service exams given during the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties?
legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
The journeys of Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the
support of exploration by the English government.
trade connections established by Ibn Battuta.
effects of the Atlantic slave trade.
development of the new navigational instruments and technology.
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for the military rule
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
The German printer Johannes Gutenberg created a system that
could print paper rapidly
could copy handwriting into type
used moveable type to print pages
printed pages by mimeograph
How did the development of the Gutenberg printing press change European society during the Renaissance?
Church officials encouraged people to study the Bible
Ideas spread more quickly across Europe
Merchant guilds started schools to increase literacy among members
Cartographers used the printing press to create more maps
How did the lives of some people from the lower classes change under the Song Dynasty?
They were forbidden to celebrate popular holidays
They stopped being required to serve in the military
They began having to do forced labor building canals
They gained an opportunity to became government officials
The Crusades have been called "history's most successful failures." Which statement best explains this expression?
The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes to Europe
Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring about democratic reforms
The Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire
The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
the strengthening of the feudal system
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
an increased demand for goods from the East
increased European isolation
What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta signed in 1215?
A) To establish a new monarchy in England
B) To limit the power of the king and protect barons' rights
C) To declare war on France
D) To create a new system of taxation
Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of democracy?
A) Roman
B) Egyptian
C) Greek
D) Mesopotamian
The Silk Road was significant in ancient times primarily because it
A) connected China to the Roman Empire, facilitating trade
B) was the first road to use silk as a construction material
C) was a major route for the spread of the Black Plague
D) connected the Indian subcontinent to Africa
