WorksheetsWorld History BA 1 Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Followers of Hinduism believe in…
Reincarnation
Ideas expressed in the Old Testament
Nirvana
Buddha
The spread of technologies, religion, enslaved people, and goods is mainly attributed to…
Trade routes
Greek philosophers
The Crusades
Isolationist policies
How is United States democracy today different from that of Ancient Athens?
American citizens believe civic participation is a right and responsibility.
U.S. citizens elect representatives instead of having direct involvement in policy making.
Athens did not have a minimum age to vote.
Men in Athens could not vote unless they served in the military.
Some Chinese and western products were exchanged by sea rather than by land. Just as nomads and city traders in Central Asia played the major role in trade along the Silk Road, so a multilingual, multiethnic society of seafarers carried on most of the trade across the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. These people left few records …, but they forged increasingly strong economic and social ties between the coastal lands of East Africa, southern Arabia, the Persian Gulf, India, Southeast Asia, and southern China. The passage best supports the conclusion that the Indian Ocean trade...
Appealed more to certain ethnic groups and benefited a handful of empires as a result
Played an equally important role as the Silk Road in the economic development of the ancient world.
Was largely limited to illiterate sailors who played a limited role in cultural exchange.
Was better documented than the Silk Road due to the multiethnic nature of the work.
The system of government in the United States was inspired by the…
Roman Republic
Spartan oligarchy
Athenian democracy
Macedonian Empire
One reason Christianity appealed to many people, despite the threat of persecution, was that it…
directly benefited the government.
offered eternal life to believers.
required only a minimal cost to join.
reinforced traditional class structures.
Christianity teaches that followers can achieve salvation by…
observing the holy period of Lent.
celebrating Christmas with gift giving.
studying the Old Testament closely.
following the teachings of Jesus.
Compared to Spartan citizens, Athenian citizens had…
Less contact with foreign traders.
More control over government actions.
Less interest in art and philosophy.
More time to spend on physical fitness.
When Otanes writes, "Such license is enough to stir... thoughts in the heart of the worthiest of men," he is noting that…
Kings are inherently unfair rulers.
accountability plays a limited role in stopping government corruption.
all men are susceptible to delusions of grandeur.
absolute power can corrupt even those with the best intentions.
With which statement would Otanes most agree?
A. People should elect their leaders.
B. Kings should attend public assemblies.
C. Citizenship should be limited to landowners.
D. Power should be held by a wealthy few.
The Islamic religion was created as a direct result of the…
Revelations received by Muhammad.
Teachings of Jesus.
Ten Commandments received by Moses.
Trade practices of Arab merchants.
What was one effect of the collapse of the Roman Empire?
A. A power vacuum led to conflicts between territorial leaders.
B. A resurgence of Judaism in Europe strengthened the church.
C. A recommitment to ancient wisdom inspired new learning.
D. A rejection of Latin led to confusion between towns.
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
To end the practice of serfdom.
To decrease the need of vassals.
To separate church and state.
To give more rights to nobles and limit the power of the king.
Why does the Magna Cart specify “clergy as laity” in item XL?
To attract support from Church leaders.
To indicate the desire for Church reform.
To show that the Church is not above the law.
To sanction the secular appointment of Church officials.
Why did the parliamentarians invoke the Magna Carta against the king?
To simplify the matter of his succession
To end all foreign and domestic conflicts.
To dissolve the religious court system.
To prevent further abuse of the king’s power.
What does the phrase, “the revival of Magna Carta” indicate about the document?
It had the continued support of the monarchy.
It was wielded by individuals seeking to amend English common law.
It held varying degrees of importance throughout English history.
It was only invoked to avoid significant crises.
What caused the rise of the major Italian city-states during the Middle Ages?
The lack of military technology not found in the region.
The spread of Christianity throughout the Italian peninsula.
The increase in trade on the Italian peninsula.
The emphasis on religious based education throughout the city-states.
Humanism changed education by…
Prohibiting women from attending formal universities.
Encouraging people to read the classics to revitalize European culture.
Focusing more on religion and less on secular subject matter.
Producing informed citizens rather than great scholars in the upper classes.
Unlike Mahayana Buddhists, Theravada Buddhists believe that…
Nirvana is a true heaven.
The Buddha is divine.
Meditation achieves salvation.
Buddhism is a way of life.
Martin Luther’s decision to publicly post his Ninety-five Theses was largely driven by the Church’s practice of
Elaborately adorning cathedrals (churches)
Excommunicating secular rulers.
Permitting priests and bishops to marry.
Selling salvation through indulgences.
Which of the following artists were from the Northern Renaissance in Europe?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
William Shakespeare
Donatello
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."
-Jesus Christ
What law was Jesus referring to in this quotation?
The Islamic law established by Muhammad.
The Jewish law given to Moses by God.
The Roman law which ruled Jerusalem in this era.
The Code of Hammurabi established in Mesopotamia
Which of the following was not a positive attribute of the Mongol Empire and khanates?
Due to its size it oversaw peaceful and safe trade routes across Eurasia.
It was responsible for moving large amounts of cultural beliefs, ideas, and technology across Eurasia.
It shared its advanced political system with those it conquered, leaving in place Mongol laws and political systems in place long after their collapse.
The Mongol empire was responsible for moving vast amounts of government officials from conquered lands around to help run the empire.
Not trusting Confucian scholars to run China, Chinggis Khan’s grandson, Kublai Khan brought in government officials from which other khanate?
The Golden Horde located in Russia
The Chagatai Khanate in central Asia
The Ilkhanate of Persia
The Yuan Dynasty of Japan
Though ruthless, and, by some standards, uncivilized they held many compassionate beliefs that most civilizations of the time did not possess. Which of the following were not a characteristic of Chinggis Khan’s value system?
A. Meritocracy – that people should advance based on their own hard work and talents.
B. Religious tolerance – many conquered people were able to keep their religious faith.
C. Egalitarian – though not equal, Mongol women enjoyed a higher status in society with more rights.
D. Democracy - Mongol political beliefs incorporated citizenship, voting and personal rights.
