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WorksheetsSocial Studies 8 - Final Exam Review
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What is the definition of "Alliance"?
An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
To absorb a group of people into a community
Agreement reached by a group as a whole
To change, hopefully from worse to better
What does "Consensus" mean?
Agreement reached by a group as a whole
A person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the Roman Catholic Church
To absorb a group of people into a community
To change, hopefully from worse to better
Which word means "to absorb a group of people into a community"?
Assimilate
Reform
Heresy
Alliance
What is the meaning of "Reform"?
To change, hopefully from worse to better
Agreement reached by a group as a whole
To absorb a group of people into a community
An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
What does "Heresy" refer to?
A person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the Roman Catholic Church
To absorb a group of people into a community
Agreement reached by a group as a whole
To change, hopefully from worse to better
What is "Imperialism"?
One country controlling another country's territory or political system
The belief that your own cultural values and customs are superior to all others
A strong want to achieve success or a goal
Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
What does "Ethnocentrism" mean?
The belief that your own cultural values and customs are superior to all others
Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
To have and fully control the buying and/or selling of something
One country controlling another country's territory or political system
Which word means "to have and fully control the buying and/or selling of something"?
Monopoly
Ambition
Nationalistic
Imperialism
What is the definition of "Ambition"?
A strong want to achieve success or a goal
Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
The belief that your own cultural values and customs are superior to all others
One country controlling another country's territory or political system
What does "Nationalistic" refer to?
Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
The belief that your own cultural values and customs are superior to all others
To have and fully control the buying and/or selling of something
A strong want to achieve success or a goal
What does the term "Adaptation" mean?
conform oneself to new or different conditions
trying and convicting heretics within the Roman Catholic Church
formation and growth of cities
recapturing of 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
What does it mean to "Modernize" something?
the act of making something current
formation and growth of cities
trying and convicting heretics within the Roman Catholic Church
conform oneself to new or different conditions
What is "Urbanization"?
formation and growth of cities
the act of making something current
recapturing of 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
conform oneself to new or different conditions
What does "Inquisition" refer to?
trying and convicting heretics within the Roman Catholic Church
the act of making something current
formation and growth of cities
recapturing of 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
What is the "Reconquista"?
recapturing of 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
conform oneself to new or different conditions
the act of making something current
formation and growth of cities
What is "Democracy"?
a political system where citizens can elect people to represent them
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a social, political and economic system of landholding
noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
What is a "Constitution"?
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a social, political and economic system of landholding
noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
What does "Oligarchy" mean?
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a political system where citizens can elect people to represent them
a social, political and economic system of landholding
noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
What is "Feudalism"?
a social, political and economic system of landholding (ex. lord and peasant)
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a political system where citizens can elect people to represent them
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
Who are the "Aristocracy"?
noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a social, political and economic system of landholding
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
What does "Indigenous" mean?
to be native to a land or region
to be different or have a variety
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
payment of some kind from one nation to another
What does "Diverse" mean?
to be different or have a variety
to be native to a land or region
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
payment of some kind from one nation to another
What is an "Incentive"?
something that motivates or encourages someone
to be native to a land or region
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
payment of some kind from one nation to another
What does "Perspective" mean?
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
to be different or have a variety
to be native to a land or region
payment of some kind from one nation to another
What is a "Tribute"?
payment of some kind from one nation to another
to be different or have a variety
to be native to a land or region
something that motivates or encourages someone
Use the following points to answer the question below. I. The Pope moved to Venice, Italy which increased the power of the Church. II. The Pope moved to Avignon, France which decreased the power of the Church. III. The crusades led to increased contact with other cultures across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. IV. The feudal system became stronger and more rigid. V. The feudal system saw a new class emerge called the merchant class. Which of the above statements supports why the Renaissance began in Italy?
I and IV
II and IV
III and V
I and V
The period of intellectual revival beginning in the 14th century that greatly changed attitudes toward life, learning and religion was known as the:
Dark Ages
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Inquisition
The largest class of people in Renaissance Europe, Edo Japan, and 15th C Spain and Meso-America were the:
Peasants
Merchants
Nobles
Clergy
According to historians, by 1400, the population of Europe was about what fraction of what it was two centuries earlier due to the Black Death?
One quarter
One third
One half
Three quarters
What was a common result for survivors in rural communities after the Black Death?
They became nobles
They moved to cities to find work
They became merchants
They joined the clergy
Based on the above excerpt, which of the following was a positive result of the Black Death?
Decreased food supplies so people started to eat different foods
Mostly male upper classes died, so it gave lower classes and women more job opportunities
Created a rural based society where peasants were able to buy land from their lords
A new merchant class developed because of the need for trade and increased populations in cities
Which group(s) of people was affected by the Black Death?
Lower class women and priests
Lower and upper class men and children
Nobles and clergy
All of the above
In contrast to medieval thought, Renaissance thinkers placed greater emphasis on:
The role of superstition in life
Devotion to religion
The value of the individual
Obedience to government officials
Which of the following best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
Feudalism began in Western Europe
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe increased
Christians, Muslims and Jews achieved lasting peace settlements
A characteristic of the Renaissance that most clearly influenced the Age of Exploration was:
Geographic knowledge about the world
Curiosity about the physical world
Superstitious belief about the universe
Scientific certainty about the universe
The printing press had its greatest impact on society in that it:
Increased the demand for rare inks
Increased the accessibility to written works and books
Focused more attention on the Bible
Allowed more people to enter schools and learning institutions
In the context of Renaissance Europe, Luther's perspective is best characterized as being:
In support of the pope's role as leader of the Church
In support of indulgences as a route to salvation
In opposition to the complete authority of the Church and selling of indulgences
In opposition to the ideas of freedom of religion
The political and economic actions of powerful city-states such as Venice, Florence and Genoa during the Renaissance were controlled by:
A monarchy
An oligarchy
A democracy
Commoners
Which of the following is a reason as to why the Renaissance took so long to spread out of Italy?
Feudalism was important to having Renaissance ideas and the feudal system took longer to develop in other European countries
The Roman Catholic Church played a major supporting role in the Renaissance and the Pope was in Italy which is why it started in Italy first
War prevented the spread of Renaissance ideas, so it was not until war ended that ideas could flow more freely to other European countries
All of the above
The Protestant Reformation resulted in freedom of ________________ being tolerated as an important value in the western worldview.
Religion
Speech
Press
Assembly
Leonardo da Vinci is considered to be a 'Renaissance Man' because:
He was a great artist and sculptor
He had a mastery of engineering
He was a curious person
He had a deep understanding of many subject areas
Which of the following best summarizes the humanist worldview during the Renaissance?
Life on earth meant suffering to prepare for the afterlife.
Life on earth had value for each individual.
One had to do their best within their social class.
It was important for peasants to obey their landlord.
Which of the following is an example of European cultural ethnocentrism?
Societies that did not have a written language were seen as uncivilized.
Europeans accepted native religions as equal to Christianity.
Europeans ridiculed the lack of technology in conquered societies.
Europeans took back to Europe many crops that were native to the Americas.
Which of the following represents the shift in loyalty from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?
Lord → Nation → City-State
Nation → City-State → Lord
City-State → Lord → Nation
Lord → City-State → Nation
Real power and authority in feudal Japan rested in the hands of the:
Daimyo
Shogun
Emperor
Samurai
A major goal of the Meiji government in Japan was to:
Isolate Japan from other nations
Achieve political union with China
Establish Japan as an industrial power
Encourage colonization of Asia by Western nations
The Bakufu and Shogun wanted Japan to become isolated in order to:
Keep its traditions and independence
To learn about new religions
To protect Chinese culture
Modernize based on their own technology
Although they wanted to trade, Europe did not put much pressure on Japan to come out of isolation in the 1800s because:
European countries thought there was no point to pressure Japan because they had been isolated for so long
Europeans did not care enough about Japan because Japan's technology was so far behind theirs
European countries were involved in many wars and did not have time for Japan
European countries were told to leave Japan alone by their ally, the United States
A similarity between the printing press in Europe and the wooden block press in Japan were that:
Both allowed documents to be mass-produced
Both inventions were created by the Koreans
Both allowed for illustrations in the text
There were no similarities between them
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that:
power was based on class relationships
there was equality among the social classes
there was direct democracy
there should be only one God
Which statement best describes an effect that geography has had on Japan?
Japan's smooth coastline has prevented the development of a fishing industry
Japan's large plains have made wheat growing a primary industry
The lack of important natural resources has led Japan to depend on trade with other nations
The location of Japan has encouraged great ethnic diversity within the nation
The goal that all of the following actions of the Tokugawa Shogun had in common was to: - The Shogun had control of matters such as foreign trade and relations with other countries. - The Shogun forced the daimyo to live in Edo every second year. - The Shogun enforced a law that banned peasants/farmers from owning any weapons. - The Shogun allowed the daimyo to control taxes and government for local areas and villages.
Limit the ability of the commoners to rebel
Restrict the strength of the Emperor
Increase the power of the central government
Expand the powers of the nobility
Which of the following aspects was NOT a worldview that led Japan to isolate from the Western World?
To protect its traditions and beliefs
To allow the growth of foreign ideas and progress
To maintain its power and independence
To prevent Christianity from spreading
The main point of the Tokugawa Laws of 1635 was to:
Prevent Japan from evolving its military
Control the actions of the Japanese
Control the influence of foreigners
Try and weaken the government
Meiji Japan changed its government by moving from a feudal system to:
Immediately creating a constitution
Restoring the office of the shogun
Adopting parts of a democracy
Taking power away from the people
The Charter Oath, signed by the emperor, said:
All future decisions would be based on a consensus between all daimyos and domains
All social classes were to remain the same and people were to carry out the duties of their specific class
Deliberative assemblies shall be widely established and all matters decided by public discussion
The emperor would have absolute power over all decisions
Point III in the Oath means:
Allowing people to pick their own function in life leads to fighting.
Citizens are not allowed to pick what they want to do with their life.
Citizens can pick what they want to do with their life.
None of the above
Japan hoped that the Charter Oath would:
Be a new model for Japan
Be a solution to all of Japan's problems
Get rid of foreigners in Japan
Create more structure in Japan
During the Meiji Period, the education system changed by:
Allowing girls to receive an education
Allowing boys of all classes to receive an education
Giving free education to both boys and girls
Forcing parents to pay for six years of mandatory education
A government whose power is defined by written laws and rules is called:
A constitutional government
A monarchy
A feudal system
A democracy
"Gunboat diplomacy" works based on:
The threat of violence
The use of trade ships
An ultimatum
Defense of people on the gunboat
Use the following points to answer the question below. I. Aztec emperor dies II. Spanish ships arrive at Veracruz III. The city of Tenochtitlan is overtaken by Cortes IV. The conquistadors march to Tenochtitlan The correct order of these events is:
I – II – III – IV
II – III – IV – I
II – IV – I – III
III – IV – I – II
Use the following reading to answer the question below. Throughout their long migration, the Aztec followed what they believed were the orders of their patron god, Huitzilopochtli, who spoke to their priests. The Aztec followed these instructions and would continue their difficult journey southward through the desert. Their devotion to Huitzilopochtli often created many hardships. When he told them to move, they did so, even if there was no time to harvest their crops. What does the above excerpt say about the role religion played in Aztec life?
The Aztec were very religious but resented the gods for the hardships they created
Religion was important to the Aztec but not everyone followed the gods
Religion was at the center of everything the Aztec did
Religion did not play a role in Aztec life
During the Middle Ages, the Moors (Muslims) brought parts of their Islamic culture into Spain. Which of the following statements BEST describes how the Moors influenced the Spanish worldview towards exploration?
Moors were against imperialism and Spain followed this example
Islamic learning provided knowledge of navigation and exploration
Conquistadors were destroyed while fighting the Muslims
All of the above
Use the following excerpt to answer the question below. The ________________ was both a civil and religious court. Originally the court was set up to judge if the Jews and Muslims who had converted to Roman Catholicism were true Roman Catholics. Soon it was judging any citizen who was accused of not following the Roman Catholic faith. In the above excerpt, the word that should fill in the blank is:
Inquisition
Reformation
Crusade
Council of Trent
In the above chart, there are three columns: A, B and C. The best heading for column C is:
Religious Beliefs and Practices
Architecture and Art
Social Systems
Economic Systems
The best title for the above chart would be:
The Effect of Geography on the Spanish Worldview
The Effect of Geography on the Aztec Worldview
The Effects of Aztec Society on Other Meso-American Culture
The Effects of Other Meso-American Societies on Aztec Culture
The point "belief in human sacrifice" would best fit in column:
A
B
C
None of the above
Using the above excerpt as a guide, how would an Aztec person describe qualities of a good leader?
Ability to be ruthless and cut ties
Ability to maintain positive ties with allies
Ability to avoid forming alliances
Ability to ignore tribute from defeated societies
Why did the Aztec allow their conquered city-states to maintain their own societal norms and customs?
Aztec wanted to assimilate different cultures into their own
Lands were too far away for Aztec to rule and control
Aztec wanted to show that they did not respect other cultures
None of the above
When King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella took over the monarchy in Spain they: I. Centralized government under their control II. Imposed new taxes III. Took control of the Roman Catholic Church IV. Began the Spanish Inquisition V. Forbid any faith but Roman Catholicism Which of the above changes would have been most upsetting for a commoner?
II
V
III
I
When King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella took over the monarchy in Spain they: I. Centralized government under their control II. Imposed new taxes III. Took control of the Roman Catholic Church IV. Began the Spanish Inquisition V. Forbid any faith but Roman Catholicism Which of the above changes would have pleased the Church?
I and III
III and V
IV and V
II and IV
Which of the following numbers describes similarities between Spanish and Aztec social systems? I. Military was respected II. Religious beliefs often influenced many other aspects of their worldview III. Valued hard work IV. Had priests, nobles, and commoners
I and II
I and III
III and IV
All of the numbers
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec?
The Spanish destroyed cultural artifacts, records and buildings
European diseases killed many more people
The Spanish converted to Aztec religion
A new society developed with people of mixed heritage
Which of the following is most likely to be part of the worldview held by citizens of a democratic country where members of society are allowed to give their opinions and help make decisions by electing representatives?
That all people should be free to do whatever they wish without any laws, rules or constraints on their behaviour
That humankind is inherently bad and their behaviour must constantly be constrained by laws and rules
That all people are equal and should have the right and freedom to voice their own opinions
That some people are more important than others and that most ordinary people should not make decisions that affect how a country is run
The Spanish demonstrated their imperialistic worldview in their dealings with the Aztecs because the Spanish worldview also displayed which of the following?
Intolerance to those who displayed wealth or showed pride as it was through to be a sin
Religious intolerance to those who were not Catholic (Christian)
An appreciation of and tolerance for ethnic diversity
A lack of interest in learning or undergoing new experiences
A society has the following beliefs and values: strong social hierarchy and defined social roles, well developed military, self-reliance, and strong and unquestioned religious faith. Which of the following is NOT one of these values?
Strong social hierarchy and defined social roles
Well developed military
Self-reliance
Tolerance for all religions
What is the definition of "Alliance"?
a strong want to achieve success or a goal
to absorb a group of people into a community
agreement reached by a group as a whole
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
What does "Consensus" mean?
to change, hopefully from worse to better
a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the Roman Catholic Church
agreement reached by a group as a whole
the act of making something current
Which term means "to absorb a group of people into a community"?
Urbanization
Assimilate
Inquisition
Diverse
What is the meaning of "Reform"?
to conform oneself to new or different conditions
to change, hopefully from worse to better
to have and fully control the buying and/or selling of something
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
Who is considered a "Heretic" according to the definitions?
a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the Roman Catholic Church
a noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
What does "Imperialism" refer to?
the act of making something current
one country controlling another country's territory or political system
a social, political and economic system of landholding
payment of some kind from one nation to another
What is "Ethnocentrism"?
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
the belief that your own cultural values and customs are superior to all others
to be native to a land or region
to recapture 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
What does "Monopoly" mean?
to have and fully control the buying and/or selling of something
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
a strong want to achieve success or a goal
What is the definition of "Ambition"?
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
a strong want to achieve success or a goal
to change, hopefully from worse to better
agreement reached by a group as a whole
What does "Nationalistic" mean?
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
to be different or have a variety
the act of making something current
a political system where citizens can elect people to represent them
What does "Adaptation" mean?
to conform oneself to new or different conditions
to absorb a group of people into a community
to recapture 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
a noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
What is the meaning of "Modernize"?
the act of making something current
to change, hopefully from worse to better
to have and fully control the buying and/or selling of something
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
What does "Urbanization" refer to?
formation and growth of cities
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a social, political and economic system of landholding
payment of some kind from one nation to another
What is the definition of "Inquisition"?
trying and convicting heretics within the Roman Catholic Church
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
to be native to a land or region
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
What does "Reconquista" mean?
recapturing of 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a strong want to achieve success or a goal
to absorb a group of people into a community
What is "Democracy"?
a political system where citizens can elect people to represent them
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
a social, political and economic system of landholding
to conform oneself to new or different conditions
What does "Constitution" refer to?
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
to change, hopefully from worse to better
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
What is the meaning of "Oligarchy"?
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a political system where citizens can elect people to represent them
to be native to a land or region
a strong want to achieve success or a goal
What does "Feudalism" mean?
a social, political and economic system of landholding (ex. lord and peasant)
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
to recapture 'Christian lands' from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula
to absorb a group of people into a community
What is "Aristocracy"?
noble or ruling class that holds powerful positions in society
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
to conform oneself to new or different conditions
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
What does "Indigenous" mean?
to be native to a land or region
to change, hopefully from worse to better
a strong want to achieve success or a goal
a way of looking at or interpreting the world
What is the definition of "Diverse"?
to be different or have a variety
a government run by only a few, usually the wealthy
a written document stating and promising certain rights to the people
to absorb a group of people into a community
