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World History Unit 2 - Exam

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

The Code of Hammurabi of Babylon and the Justinian Code of the Byzantine Empire served functions similar to the- 

a)
  • Ziggurats of the Sumerians  

b)
  • Buddhist stupas

c)
  • Maya hieroglyphics

d)
  • Twelve Tables of the Romans

2.

One way in which the African kingdoms og Ghana , Mali, and Songhai were similar was that they...

a)

Bennefitted from the Gold-Salt trade

b)

directly controlled Gold Miles

c)

adopted the religion of their subject

d)

Improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder

3.

Roman women could own property and make wills leaving their property to whomever they choose. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?


a)
  • Roman women had the right to vote

b)
  • Roman women enjoyed some legal rights

c)
  • Roman women were equal to men

d)
  • Roman women could hold political office

4.

What was one of the main reasons for the spread of Islam during the early centuries?

a)

Islam was spread solely through peaceful means

b)

Islam spread due to trade and conquest

c)

Islam was confined to the Arabian Peninsula

d)

Islam spread because it was the only religion allowed by the Byzantine Empire

5.
Why did Christianity attract so many followers?
a)
It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.
b)
It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.
c)
It gave hope to the poor and powerless
d)
It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer
6.

Which best describes how Christians and Jews were treated under the rule of the Ottoman Empire?

a)

They were forcibly converted to Islam

b)

They were treated as complete equals to Muslums

c)

They lived in Self - governing communities, which paid special taxes

d)

They were expelled to nearby Christian countries in Eastern Europe

7.

According to the map above, Islam-

a)

Became the dominant religion of India and China

b)

eventually spread to parts of Europe, North Africa, and Asia

c)

Was an important religion only in the Arabian peninsula

d)

Spread to Spain, France, and Kievan Russia around 1200

8.

The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it...

a)

greatly limited the emperor's powers

b)

served as a model for many later European legal systems

c)

provided the first democratic constitution

d)

united Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice

9.

The greatest engineering achievement of the Qin Dynasty was:

a)

The great tomb

b)

The great wall

c)

The terra- cotta army

d)

The silk road

10.

These architectural achievements indicate that...

a)

advanced building techniques existed in ancient civilizations

b)

religion was of little importance

c)

entertainment was important to the cultures of most ancient societies

d)

trade routes existed between China and Western Europe

11.

"Western Europe went into a long deep sleep, Learning was found only in religious orders. Fear and Chaos reign". What period in history does this statement by a historian best describe?

a)

The early rise of Christianity

b)

The start ogf the Crusades

c)

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

d)

The rise of Islam

12.

Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

a)

rulers of the Roman Republic

b)

artists of Italian Renaissance

c)

Religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation

d)

philosophers of ancient Greece

13.

* first emperor of China

* Great Wall of China

* Terracotta Army

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao tze

c)

Buddha

d)

Shi Huang di

14.

Identify the concept depicted above and explain how it functioned in society?

a)

Slaves were allowed to change their role easily

b)

Religious leaders were more powerful than millitary leaders

c)

Millitary leaders were of the same status as religious leaders

d)

Farmers were a middle social status individual

15.

Based on the information provided in this map, which statements about Constantinople are accurate

a)

Silk was the primary commodity that China sent to Constantinople

b)

Africans traded more goods in Constantinople than in any other area

c)

Constantinople was a city located directly on the Mediterranean Sea

d)

Constantinople was an important trading center

16.

What statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

a)

The Church encouraged individuals to question authority

b)

Church leaders were limited solely to spiritual activities

c)

The Church gained influence as the world became more secular

d)

The Church provided a sense of stability, unity and order

17.

This passage suggests Timbuktu was a city that...

a)

Participated frequently in war

b)

emphasized learning and trade

c)

Protected the human rights of all citizens

d)

Selected political leaders through democratic elections

18.
 Education and learning were highly respected in the Byzantine Empire
a)
true
b)
false
19.

Based on the map, which conclusion can be drawn about this region?

a)

The Sahara Dessert acted as a barrier to trade

b)

Rivers served as the primary trade routes for the entire region

c)

Slaves were needed by the merchants exchanging salt for gold

d)

The economy of the region was influenced by extensive connections

20.

The emperor's purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was ___.

a)

to decrease the authority of the Senate.

b)

to protect the west from Greek influences.

c)

to make control of the Empire more efficient.

d)

to separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity.