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Global Interactions Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

This graphic shows the social structure of feudal Japan. Which term completes the pyramid between Shogun and Samurai?

a)

Brahma

b)

Daimyo

c)

Slaves

d)

Untouchables

2.

Why did most European monarchs support the feudal system?

a)

It allowed citizens to create new businesses.

b)

It maintained the power and status of the monarchs.

c)

It increased the wealth of most citizens.

d)

It decreased the need for militaries and war.

3.

Which statement best explains how Marco Polo influenced European voyages of exploration to the Americas?

a)

His innovations in navigation allowed European ships to make more distant trips.

b)

His descriptions of the Americas convinced Europeans to establish settlements there.

c)

His accounts of the wealth in China motivated Europeans to seek trade routes to Asia.

d)

His religious ideas inspired Europeans to spread Christianity farther around the world.

4.

The kingdoms of West Africa all thrived on the trade of what two goods?

a)

salt and gold

b)

silk and gold

c)

diamonds and silk

d)

salt and iron

5.

This map shows the locations of various mines and trade routes across western and northern Africa. Based on the map, what natural feature would have likely assisted western African traders?

a)

Lake Chad

b)

Lake Victoria

c)

Niger River

d)

Nile River

6.

This map shows the Triangular Trade of the 1700s. The Triangular Trade was an example of which economic system?

a)

feudalism

b)

manor system

c)

mercantilism

d)

tax system

7.

Why did international trade lead to the spread of the Bubonic Plague?

a)

Trade weakened the economy and prevented research to cure the plague.

b)

Trade isolated communities and allowed the plague to become stronger.

c)

The plague infected many people who used trade routes.

d)

The plague forced people to trade for resources.

8.

This is a quote from Pope Urban II: "On this account I, or rather the Lord, [ask] you as Christ’s [children] to publish this everywhere and to persuade all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid [quickly] to those Christians and to destroy [Islam] from the lands of our friends. Moreover, Christ commands it." According to this quote, why did the Catholic Church start the Crusades?

a)

to increase trade

b)

to decrease taxes

c)

to regain control of the Holy Lands

d)

to adopt Muslim beliefs

9.

Prior to the arrival of Christianity and Islam, who were the religious leaders in West Africa?

a)

Arab traders

b)

businessmen

c)

European philosophers

d)

tribal leaders

10.

How was emperor Mansa Musa influenced by the five pillars of Islam?

a)

He moved his kingdom closer to Mecca.

b)

He made a pilgrimage to Mecca.

c)

He only allowed his subjects to practice Islam.

d)

He refused to allow non believers to travel to his kingdom.

11.

Damascus, Baghdad, and Cordoba were important Muslim cities during the Middle Ages. Which of these contributed most to their growth?

a)

mild climate

b)

fertile farmland

c)

discovery of gold

d)

international trade

12.

This map shows the spread of a major religion in the early 1000s. The map depicts Europe and the Mediterranean, with a dark region centered on the Italian Peninsula and an arrow pointing northward into Europe. The spread of which religion is shown on this map?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Shintoism

13.

This chart lists the achievements of one historical figure. Chart: promoted a land ownership system that eventually developed into feudalism; created the Holy Roman Empire; established Christianity as a major religion in Europe. Which historical figure completes this chart?

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Henry V

c)

Joan of Arc

d)

William the Conqueror

14.

How did the Crusades impact Jewish Europeans?

a)

Many gained power as they joined the Christians to control the Holy Land.

b)

Many found economic success as they filled the jobs left behind by the Crusaders.

c)

Many gained political power as local Christian churches lost control of Europe.

d)

Many were persecuted and killed for not believing in Christianity.

15.

Which two religions fought in the Crusades in Europe and the Middle East?

a)

Christians and Muslims

b)

Muslims and Jews

c)

Christians and Jews

d)

Christians and Buddhists

16.

How did the Mongol rule of the Yuan Dynasty have a positive impact on China?

a)

It ended trade along the Silk Road.

b)

It created an economic depression.

c)

It led to the creation of large public works projects.

d)

It led to the adoption of Christianity as the official religion.

17.

How did the expansion of the Mongol Empire impact Asia?

a)

It increased the influence of Japanese culture.

b)

It decreased the value of agriculture in Asia.

c)

It protected the Silk Road and increased trade.

d)

It destroyed India and forced Hindus out of Asia.

18.

This is a quote from historian E. W. Bovill: "[Mansa Musa] rode on horseback preceded by 500 [enslaved people], each carrying a staff of gold weighing 500 mithkal or about 6 pounds. In his baggage train of camels were 80 to 100 loads of gold, each weighing 3 kantar or about 300 pounds." Based on this quote, what was one reason why Mansa Musa made the pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca?

a)

to show the wealth of Mali

b)

to end the trade of gold

c)

to protect the borders of Mali

d)

to spread traditional religions

19.

How did Mayan civilization adapt to the unique geography of Central America?

a)

It developed slash and burn farming techniques to improve food production in swampy lands.

b)

It developed terraced farming techniques to improve food production in mountainous lands.

c)

It developed large canal systems to improve travel across mountainous lands.

d)

It developed arched bridges to improve travel across swampy lands.

20.

This is a photograph of the Aztec calendar. This calendar is evidence of what aspect of Aztec civilization?

a)

Aztec civilization stole sculptures from civilizations they conquered.

b)

Aztec civilization had a detailed understanding of time and astronomy.

c)

Aztec civilization created few cultural advancements.

d)

Aztec civilization did not believe in the traditional concepts of time and aging.

21.

This is a map of North and South America. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Inca Empire?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4