WorksheetsHonors World History Review
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What innovation did Genghis Khan introduce to unite the Mongol confederations?
a)
Establishing a democratic council
b)
Enforcing strict military discipline
c)
Promoting people based on merit
d)
Implementing a caste system
2.
Who was best known for creating a new printing press that added the use of movable type?
a)
a. John Calvin
b)
b. Martin Luther
c)
c. King Henry VIII
d)
D. Johannes Gutenberg
3.
Who is the founder of Judaism?
a)
Jesus of Nazareth
b)
Muhammad
c)
Abraham
d)
Siddhartha Gautama
4.
What ideal is displayed in the picture?
a)
Caste System
b)
Cycle of Dharma
c)
The Covenant
d)
Monotheistic System
5.
Which of the following is the Holy Text of Judaism?
a)
The Torah
b)
The Bible
c)
The Quran
d)
The Vedas
6.
Which of the following belief systems started in China?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Legalism
c)
Christianity
d)
Daoism
7.
True or False? Corn, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans, Maize, Vanilla, Cocoa, Avocados, Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, Pineapples, Peanuts, Squash are all examples of New World crops.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which of the following are part of the 5 Key Relationships of Confucianism?
a)
Father/Son
b)
Husband/Wife
c)
Older Sister/ Younger Sister
d)
Ally/Enemy
9.
What Enlightenment thinker believed that humans are selfish and wicked, therefore people need absolute monarchs to preserve peace at all costs?
a)
Montesquieu
b)
Issac Newton
c)
Thomas Hobbes
d)
Adam Smith
10.
What actions did the Qin Dynasty take to create stability?
a)
Strict Rules and Harsh Punishments
b)
Eliminated competing ideologies (burned Confucius books, buried Confucius scholars alive)
c)
Tolerant of other ideologies to gain loyalty
d)
Focused on China's shared history to gain loyalty
11.
True or False? You must believe in God to have Morality.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
What city (pointed out below) was the birth place of Islam?
a)
Mecca
b)
Jerusalem
c)
Dhaminia
d)
Cairo
13.
What is true about Daoism?
a)
Daoism will mesh with local religions and some denominations believe in Gods
b)
Daoism is very focused on organizing society and making sure every one has their place to create stability
c)
Daoism rejects the Caste system and instead focuses on stopping suffering.
d)
Daoism is very focused on creating the best self by focusing on material and worldly things.
14.
What north-south range separates Siberia from the rest of Russia?
a)
Ural Mountains
b)
The Alps (Mountains)
c)
Atlas Mountains
d)
The Andes (Mountains)
15.
Who is the founder of Islam?
a)
Jesus of Nazareth
b)
Muhammad
c)
Abraham
d)
Siddhartha Gautama
16.
What river is shown below in red?
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Ural River
c)
Appalachian River
d)
Nile River
17.
Which of the following best describes the government structure of the Tang Dynasty?
a)
decentralized system where local lords ruled independently
b)
A strict Confucian meritocracy with a centralized bureaucracy
c)
A military dictatorship where emperors ruled without advisors
d)
A strict Legalist meritocracy with a centralized bureaucracy
18.
Which technological innovation of the Tang Dynasty had a major impact on literature and education?
a)
Movable type printing
b)
Papyrus scrolls
c)
The astrolabe
d)
Bronze casting
19.
The Song Dynasty is credited with the world’s first widespread use of what financial system?
a)
Barter trading
b)
Silver currency
c)
Paper money
d)
Primitive Credit cards
20.
Which crop, imported from Vietnam, helped increase agricultural production during the Song Dynasty?
a)
Millet
b)
Champa rice
c)
Barley
d)
Wheat
21.
What is one way in which Christianity changed as it spread to new societies, especially in Asia?
a)
Christianity would go on to adopt some local beliefs, such as that Jesus Christ was both human and divine at the same time
b)
Christianity would become even more focused on piety and rejection of materialism. Systems of Christian belief would reject wealth as a result.
c)
Christianity would reject local beliefs, and stay rigidly close to its core teachings.
d)
Christianity would never spread to societies in Asia.
22.
What major river in South America flows through Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil?
a)
Amazon River
b)
Mississippi River
c)
Danube River
d)
Congo River
23.
Which of the following civilizations is known for constructing the city of Machu Picchu?
a)
Aztecs
b)
Mayans
c)
Inca
d)
Olmecs
24.
What does Legalism believe about human nature?
a)
Humans are naturally good and will more often do right.
b)
Humans are selfish, petty, and overall garbage.
c)
Humans are diverse and unique.
d)
Humans are neutral and the experiences they have shape them.
25.
What belief from Europe, claims Absolute monarchs get authority & legitimacy from God, so they are not answerable to anyone on earth?
a)
Divine Right of Dynasties
b)
Manifest of Kingship
c)
Divine Right of Kings
d)
Mandate of Heaven
26.
What is NOT a characteristic of the Scientific Revolution?
a)
An era when scientific discoveries were happening on a large scale
b)
People started using math, collected evidence (data) and logic to answer questions about the natural world.
c)
A split in the Catholic Church created a new religion
d)
An organized process was created to test theories/questions consistently
27.
This person is responsible for developing the Heliocentric Theory, they waited till they were on their deathbed to publish their findings because of fear of the Catholic Church?
a)
Immanuel Kant
b)
Galileo Galilei
c)
Nicholas Copernicus
d)
Adam Smith
28.
Who was the Flemish anatomist and surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy?
a)
Andreas Vesalius
b)
Nicholas Copernicus
c)
Voltaire
d)
John Locke
29.
What is true about the 5 key relationships of Confucianism?
a)
They all value patriarchal roles and elder roles.
b)
They all value matriarchal roles and elder roles?
c)
They value youth roles and aim to create a growing community.
d)
They aim to create a growing community by focusing on self improvement.
30.
True or False? The Enlightenment attempted to restrict revolutionary ideas and challenges to traditional authority (Monarchs/Church).
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Which Enlightenment French Judge wrote about Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and the idea no individual should have too much power?
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Immanuel Kant
d)
Adam Smith
32.
What is the concept that “Humans are not born good or bad, instead everyone is born the same and it's the experiences and actions that you have and make that mold” you called?
a)
Natural Rights
b)
Categorical Imperative
c)
Blank Slate
d)
Separation of Powers
33.
Which of the following are things that no government or person should be able to take from a human, like the right to life, liberty and property?
a)
Natural Imperatives
b)
Natural Rights
c)
Categorical Imperatives
d)
Categorical Rights
34.
True or False? The Heliocentric Theory is the theory that the Earth is at the center of the universe, with all the planets and stars revolving around it.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
What is true about Dharma?
a)
For Hindus, Dharma means that you must fulfill the duty of your Caste.
b)
For Hindus, Dharma means the continuous cycle of rebirth.
c)
For Hindus, Dharma means giving to those who have less.
d)
For Hindu's, Dharma means absolute devotion to the Gods
36.
What famous route is displayed on the map below?
a)
Silk Road Routes
b)
Spread of Black Death
c)
Mansa Musa Pilgramage
d)
Columbian Exchange
37.
Which civilization settled in the Andes Mountains of South America?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
38.
Mansa Musa was known for which of the following?
a)
Establishing the Silk Road
b)
Helping to spread the black plague
c)
Restricting trade in West africa
d)
Going on a journey to Mecca where he spent so much gold buying souvenirs and giving gifts that he caused inflation in Egypt.
39.
Complete the sentence:
As time went by, the increased organization of religion allowed rulers to_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
a)
have more control over their subjects, especially when the ruler claimed to be a priest-king or divine (god-like)
b)
lose power over time because religious figures (like priests) rose in importance.
c)
begin to focus more on scientific endeavors as religious distracted their subjects.
d)
lose financial support because subjects started giving their money to religious institutions.
40.
Which religions all believe Abraham to be their first prophet?
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
e)
Buddhism
41.
Which of the following is most likely a motto of Daoism?
a)
Simplicity, Patience, Compassion
b)
Violence, Punishment, Fear
c)
Respect, Morality, History
d)
Desire, Suffering, Meditation
42.
Which civilization settled in the Yucatan Peninsula?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
43.
Who conquered the Aztecs?
a)
Inca from South America conquered land up north
b)
Spanish Conquistador, Hernan Cortes
c)
Spanish Explorer, Christopher Columbus
d)
The Portuguese, enslaving their people
44.
Which of the following are Pillars of Islam?
a)
Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
b)
Alms: Give money to the Poor
c)
Fasting: During the month of Ramadam
d)
Respect: Must respect thy Father and Mother
e)
Nirodha: Elimination of Desire will stop suffering
45.
Who was best known for causing the initial and most important split from the Catholic Church, believing that people should read the bible themselves and not be dependent on priests or the pope for salvation?
a)
John Calvin
b)
Johannes Gutenberg
c)
King Henry VIII
d)
Martin Luther
46.
Which characteristic describes the religious beliefs of the early American civilizations?
a)
monotheistic
b)
Buddhist
c)
polytheistic
d)
animism
47.
What is the best definition for the Reformation?
a)
A cultural movement from 14 - 17th century, focused on rediscovery of Greek and Roman Culture/Ideas also caused new art and literature to be created.
b)
A type of “waiting room” before heaven, Catholics at this time believed only through confession and the blessing of the clergy could they reduce their punishment there.
c)
A split between Christianity in the Western Roman Empire an Christianity in the Eastern Roman Empire.
d)
A split in the Catholic Church that would create new christian religions, started around 1517 when Martin Luther called out the church for their corruption and immoral ways.
48.
True or False? The Columbian exchange only had positive impacts like more diverse and nutritious foods being shared which would lead to population increases.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Match the definition to the term:
Famous for creating the Church of England (Anglican Church) and splitting from Catholicism so he could divorce his wife and marry his mistress.
a)
King Henry VIII
b)
Indulgences
c)
Protestantism
d)
Cash crops
e)
95 Theses
50.
What is not a consequence of the Columbian exchange?
a)
90% of indigenous people in the Americas died as a result of violence or disease
b)
New industries were established in the Americas, like Cattle Ranching and Coffee growing
c)
Indigenous religion spread to Europe and also began to challenge the Catholic Church
d)
European population increased as a result of more nutritious and diverse crops being brought over from the New World
51.
Which of the following is not in the Old World before the Columbian exchange?
a)
Onions and Olives
b)
Corn, Tomatoes, and Potatoes
c)
Beef and Pork
d)
Wheat, Rice and Coffee
52.
Match the definition to the term:
A person who is going against the beliefs of a certain religion. In the Renaissance/Reformation period, a person going against the Catholic Church.
a)
Heretic
b)
Indulgences
c)
Protestantism
d)
Cash crops
e)
95 Theses
53.
This map shows the _________ empire
a)
Mongol
b)
Tong
c)
Khan
d)
Byzantine
54.
Match the definition to the term:
The Religion that was created as a result of the Reformation. They focused on a personal relationship with God without the need for Popes/Priest and valued “Faith” over “good works”.
a)
Protestantism
b)
Indulgences
c)
Cash crops
d)
95 Theses
e)
King Henry VIII
55.
Which civilization settled in Central Mexico?
a)
Maya
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
56.
True/False The Mongols rarely imposed thier beliefs or way of life on people the conquered. While ferocious in war, they were quire tolerant in peace.
a)
True
b)
False
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