WorksheetsGlobal 9 Targeted Review (Exam Based)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
How would you describe the the lifestyle of the first peoples?
A. commercial farmers
B. urban dwellers
C. nomads
D. serfs
What is the best title for this diagram?
Elements of Belief Systems
Characteristics of Classical Civilizations
Benefits of the Counter Reformation
Changes during the Neolithic Revolution
What is Hammurabi's Code and example of?
Letter
Legal code
Newspaper article
Oral history
Which claim is supported by the illustration?
Persian and Greek civilization were isolated from one another
Alexander the Great’s empire led to cultural diffusion between the civilizations he conquered
Armed conflict between Indian and Egyptian civilizations led to the creation of Hellenistic civilization
Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian civilizations used Hellenistic irrigation to grow crops
Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?
The Roman Empire extended over three continents.
Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.
Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.
Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.
Base your answer to the question on the quotation below and on your knowledge of social studies. . . . The circumference of the city of Constantinople is eighteen miles; one-half of the city being bounded by the continent, the other by the sea, two arms of which meet here; the one a branch or outlet of the Russian, the other of the Spanish [Mediterranean] sea. Great stir and bustle prevails [dominates] at Constantinople in consequence of the conflux [meeting] of many merchants, who resort thither [come there], both by land and by sea, from all parts of the world for purposes of trade, including merchants from Babylon and from Mesopotamia, from Media and Persia, from Egypt and Palestine, as well as from Russia, Hungary, Patzinakia, Budia, Lombardy and Spain. In this respect the city is equalled only by Bagdad, the metropolis of the Mahometans [Muslims]. . . .
size of Constantinople limited trade
cities of western Europe were more impressive than Constantinople
location of Constantinople contributed to its economic wealth through trade
government of Constantinople failed to provide order
What system is represented by the diagram to the left?
The Caste System
Manorialism
A Democracy
Chivalry
What is the belief in one god?
polytheism
monotheism
emperor worship
papal authority
Use this statement below to answer the question
"Brothers, I speak as a messenger from God. Your fellow Christians in the east desperately need help. The Saracens (Seljuk Turks) have attacked them and have pushed deep into Christian land. They are killing great numbers of Christians. They are destroying churches and land. In the name of God, I beg you all to drive out these foul creatures. Set out for Jerusalem. Take the land back from the wicked and make it your own" - Pope Urban II (1095 CE)
This statement was most likely used to encourage people to?
Repel a Viking invasion
Stop the advancement of the Huns in Europe
Join the Crusades
Force Russians to convert to Catholicism
". . . Then, just as the Crusaders had been inspired at least in part by commercial motives, those 200 years of constant coming and going between East and West obviously gave trade a tremendous boost. Merchants, studying the itineraries [routes] of the cross-bearers [crusaders] who paved the way, discovered the most direct routes between eastern Mediterranean ports and the heart of Europe. Venice was a particularly active port of entry for goods imported from the Middle East and India. From there the goods traveled a welte through the Brenner Pass, up the Rhine to Brussels and then north to the Baltic Sea. Many a town which lies along this course owes its existence to a brisk demand for exotic wares from the East by medieval Europeans . . ."
What is a positive effect of the Crusades passed on this passage?
The Crusades had mostly negative effects for Europe
Trade between the Middle East and North Africa increased as a result of the Crusades
Western Europeans were the first to benefit from the Crusades
Identify a cause of the spread of the Black Death.
Contact with Trans-Saharan trade routes
higher elevations in northwestern Europe than in southeastern Europe
Italian isolation
increased trade between Europe and Asia
Which claim is best supported by evidence in the map to the left?
Islam and Buddhism spread through trade routes over land and sea
Islam and Buddhism originated in India
Buddhism was a popular religion in North Africa in 1450 CE
Many people in Japan were Muslim in 1450 CE
Base your answer on the map and your knowledge of social studies: The map shows that on his voyages, Zheng He explored
A. Arabia and the east coast of Africa
B. Both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans
C. At the same time as the Spanish explorers
D. Lands in the Western Hemisphere
What you have to understand is that a ruler, especially a ruler new to power, can’t always behave in ways that would make people think he is a good man, because to stay in power he is frequently obliged to act against loyalty, against charity, against humanity, and against religion.
Based on this passage how would Machiavelli recommend a king rule?
He must act immorally at times.
He should always be good.
He can ignore people's opinions.
He must be loved by everyone.
Which country was most influential during the Renaissance? Why was this case?
Identify one effect of the creation of Gutenberg’s press.
A. Literacy rates increased
B. Scientific discoveries were less likely to be widely known
C. Interest in the Americas declined
D. The Middle Ages
Base your answer to the question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. “... Therefore those preachers of indulgences are in error, who say that by the pope’s indulgences a man is freed from every penalty, and saved; ...” — Martin Luther Which period in European history is most directly related to this statement?
A. Age of Exploration
B. Scientific Revolution
C. Crusades
D. Protestant Reformation
Base your answer to the question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. ... More and more Louis tried to impose uniformity in religious affairs. In the 1680s he intensified persecution of Protestants; his actions made the edict [of Nantes] nothing but a scrap of paper. Finally in 1685 he declared that the majority of French Protestants had been converted to Catholicism and that therefore there was no need for the edict. It was revoked. Now Louis launched a reign of terror. He refused to allow French Protestants to leave the country. He promised that those who remained could worship privately, free of persecution, but never kept the promise. Their churches were torn down, their gatherings forbidden, their children made to attend mass. The Waldensians in Savoy were massacred, and six hundred Protestants “caught making assemblies” were executed. Perhaps two hundred and fifty thousand fled abroad to escape persecution....
Democratically elected
An absolute monarch
A traditionalist
A supporter of Martin Luther’s
At the time it was first published, which group was most opposed to the discovery depicted in the diagram above?
Islamic Caliphs
Merchants
Catholic Church
Scientific Thinkers
Which historical period is most closely associated with the achievements listed in the above timeline?
Pax Romana
Age of Alexander the Great
European Middle Ages
Scientific Revolution
Base your answer to the question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
“… At Tenochtitlán, the Aztecs perfected an unusual method of farming. They built huge rafts, covered them with earth, and floated them on the lake. On these chinampas, or “floating islands,” they grew enough maize and vegetables to feed their expanding population comfortably. Eventually, roots from the tree rafts attached themselves to the bottom of the shallow lake to become permanent foundations for buildings….” — Lois Athey, Aztec Innovations
Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this passage?
The Aztecs terraced their land for natural resources.
Aztec farming adaptations developed stable food sources.
Large plantations provided food for the markets.
The Aztecs were limited to fishing and trade.
How were the Spanish Conquistadors able to defeat Native Latin American Civilizations ?
efficiency and education
climate and disease
tribute and tradition
technology and fear
The historical circumstances that led to the development of Copernicus’s heliocentric model of the solar system include:
The influence of ancient Greek and Islamic astronomers, dissatisfaction with the inaccuracies of the geocentric model, and the Renaissance emphasis on observation and inquiry.
The invention of the telescope by Copernicus, the discovery of new planets, and the support of the Catholic Church.
The widespread acceptance of the geocentric model, the lack of interest in astronomy, and the suppression of scientific ideas.
The development of calculus, the publication of Newton's laws, and the Industrial Revolution.
What was Galileo’s point of view concerning the reactions to his discoveries in 1615?
He believed people were open-minded and supportive.
He thought people were resistant and critical of his discoveries.
He felt his discoveries were ignored by everyone.
He believed his discoveries were immediately accepted.
Galileo’s letter to the Grand Duchess Christina is a reliable source of evidence to find out why Galileo was persecuted for his beliefs because:
It provides Galileo’s own perspective and reasoning for his persecution.
It is an official Church document outlining the reasons for his trial.
It is a scientific treatise unrelated to his persecution.
It is a fictional account written after Galileo’s death.
Why did Henry create his own church?
To divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon
He wanted to
To behead his wife Catherine of Aragon
To marry her
Why did the Renaissance Start in Italy?
Which of the following best describes the task required when writing an essay about an enduring issue using evidence from documents and outside knowledge?
Identify and define an enduring issue, use evidence from documents, argue its significance and endurance over time, and include outside information.
Summarize each document without analysis or outside information.
List all possible enduring issues without using evidence from documents.
Write a creative story based on the documents without referencing historical facts.
What is the definition of 'Conflict' as an enduring issue?
The state of having connections or relationships with other people.
A serious disagreement or argument between individuals, groups of people, or nations.
The influence or control over the behavior of people.
The state of not having enough of something.
What is the definition of 'Desire for Power' as an enduring issue?
The influence or control over the behavior of people and it is a part of every human interaction.
A lack of fairness or justice.
The area around us in which we live.
A new method of addressing a problem.
What is the definition of 'Inequity' as an enduring issue?
The state of not having enough of something.
A lack of fairness or justice.
The state of having connections or relationships with other people.
The area around us in which we live.
What is the definition of 'Need for and Impact of Innovation' as an enduring issue?
A new method of addressing a problem.
The state of not having enough of something.
The area around us in which we live.
The influence or control over the behavior of people.
What is the definition of 'Impact of Interconnectedness' as an enduring issue?
The state of having connections or relationships with other people.
The state of not having enough of something.
The area around us in which we live.
A lack of fairness or justice.
What is the definition of 'Impact of Ideas and Beliefs' as an enduring issue?
Our ideas and beliefs shape the way we look at the world and can come from observation, religion, parents, books, or friends.
The state of not having enough of something.
The area around us in which we live.
A lack of fairness or justice.
What is the definition of 'Environmental Impact' as an enduring issue?
The area around us in which we live. Humans are affected by our environment and have an effect on it.
The state of not having enough of something.
The state of having connections or relationships with other people.
A lack of fairness or justice.
What is the definition of 'Scarcity' as an enduring issue?
The state of not having enough of something.
The area around us in which we live.
The state of having connections or relationships with other people.
A lack of fairness or justice.
What is the definition of 'Population Growth' as an enduring issue?
Occurs when more people are born than die and for most of global history, the number of people on Earth has increased.
The state of not having enough of something.
The area around us in which we live.
A lack of fairness or justice.
Which of the following is a POSSIBLE ENDURING ISSUE present in the document?
Human Rights Violations
Technological Innovations
Space Exploration
Fashion Trends
Which of the following is a POSSIBLE ENDURING ISSUE present in the document?
Conflict
Fashion trends
Seasonal weather
Technological gadgets
Which of the following is a possible enduring issue present in the document?
Conflict
Fashion trends
Seasonal weather
Sports scores
