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WH Final Exam W'25

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did people have to give a day’s labor each month to maintain in the Gupta Empire?

a)

public parks

b)

royal palaces

c)

the road system

d)

the water system

2.

Which of the following were achievements of Indian culture? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

Poetry was developed in India.

b)

The zero was invented in India.

c)

Surgery was performed in India.

d)

The calendar was invented in India.

e)

The mathematical constant pi was identified in India.

3.

Which good was exported from India?

a)

dates

b)

ivory

c)

holy relics

d)

cotton cloth

4.

Why did the Chinese accept the emperor’s exercise of power?

a)

They believed he could punish them with floods.

b)

They believed he could protect them from nomads.

c)

They believed he received his authority from the gods.

d)

They believed he delegated his authority to the civil service.

5.

Which occupation was open to some Chinese women?

a)

brewer

b)

papermaker

c)

shopkeeper

d)

teacher

6.

What happened after Wang Mang minted new money? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

Farmers lost their land.

b)

People spent more money.

c)

Merchants raised their prices.

d)

The government raised tax rates.

e)

Landowners lowered their interest rates.

7.

Which statement describes Sufis?

a)

They were rulers of the Muslim world.

b)

They were scholars who translated Greek texts.

c)

They were mystics who sought a personal connection with God.

d)

They were traders who spread Islam through commerce.

8.

Which statement characterizes the caliphate of al-Andalus?

a)

It controlled trade between the Silk Road and Europe.

b)

It spanned the regions of North Africa and the Middle East.

c)

Its capital city at Baghdad became a center of banking and finance.

d)

Its capital city at Córdoba became a center of culture and scholarship.

9.

Which statement describes how science influenced Muslim art and architecture?

a)

Muslims were the first to use vaulted ceilings to span open space.

b)

Muslims were the first to use domed ceilings in religious buildings.

c)

Muslims use geometric designs to decorate the interiors of mosques.

d)

Muslims use mathematical calculation to paint scenes involving saints.

10.

Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the devshirme system?

a)

to punish Jewish communities who opposed Ottoman rule

b)

to lower the taxes on the poor so they could buy their own land

c)

to improve the agricultural production by introducing different crops

d)

to recruit young Christians from conquered lands to possibly become Janissaries

11.

Which of the following is an example of cultural blending?

a)

the conversion of Persia to Islam

b)

the development of democracy in Greece

c)

the domestication of horses for plowing land

d)

the discovery of bacteria as a cause of disease

12.

Which of the following characterized the Golden Age of the Safavid Empire?

a)

It was a period of religious turmoil between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.

b)

Wise leadership resulted in increased trade and the blending of cultures.

c)

Persia was continuously fighting its neighbors and suppressing rebellions.

d)

The art and architecture reflected European, Indian, and African influences.

13.

Write one letter in the blank to complete the sentence correctly. The _______ imposed by the Tang rulers in the mid-700s brought about a great hardship for the people yet still failed to cover the military

a)

land tax

b)

grain tax

c)

poll tax

d)

salt tax

14.

What led to the revival of Confucianism during the late Tang and Song dynasties?

a)

Emperors implemented the teachings into their courts.

b)

Scholars reinterpreted the text to address new concerns.

c)

Printers used new techniques to make books more available.

d)

Trade with foreign nations encouraged the spread of Chinese beliefs.

15.

Which was a characteristic of the nomadic way of life on the Eurasian steppe?

a)

The people lived in groups called dynasties.

b)

The people grew crops on established farms.

c)

The people lived in portable tents called yurts.

d)

The people rarely came back to the same area twice.

16.

The ______ forced the Koreans to build, sail, and provide provisions for the boats. This task was incredibly costly and nearly ruined Korea.

a)

Burmese

b)

Chinese

c)

Japanese

d)

Mongols

17.

What caused the Silla to decline in their power in the ninth century?

a)

inability to tax the people

b)

lack of samurai protection

c)

strife within the royal family

d)

establishment of a civil service system

18.

What happened to the Koryo dynasty during the Mongol invasion?

a)

The government instituted land reforms.

b)

The government retreated to an island fortress.

c)

The government accepted the principles of Buddhism.

d)

The government refused to pay tribute to Kublai Khan.

19.

When did the Japanese end their cultural missions to China?

a)

during the Tang dynasty

b)

before the Heian period

c)

when the shogun began to rule

d)

after the Mongol invasion

20.

Who held the power in the Japanese government during the Kamakura shogunate?

a)

shogun

b)

emperor

c)

warlords

d)

landowners

21.

What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?

a)

to create a plan for rebuilding churches in Byzantium

b)

to develop new values for education other than classical learning

c)

to regulate most aspects of Byzantium’s increasingly complex society

d)

to give the Eastern Empire a set of laws different from the laws in the Western Empire

22.

Which of Yaroslav’s actions helped lead to the decline of Kiev?

a)

the promoting of Christianity

b)

the creating of a new legal code

c)

the dividing of the realm among his sons

d)

the marrying of his daughters and sisters to kings and princes

23.

Which of the following was true of Moscow? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

It became the home of the patriarch.

b)

It was the first important city in Russia.

c)

It provided quick access to Constantinople.

d)

Its location near three major rivers gave it a strategic advantage.

e)

It declined in power when the ruler divided his realm among his sons.

24.

How did the Russians gain liberation from Mongol rule?

a)

They used their alliance with Western powers to help defeat the Mongol forces.

b)

They launched a surprise attack that destroyed the Mongol army.

c)

They won a bloodless standoff with the Mongols.

d)

They signed a peace treaty with the Mongols.

25.

Which of the following correctly describes the impact Gregory the Great had on the Church?

a)

He increased the authority of the pope.

b)

He established a strict set of rules for monasteries to follow.

c)

He declared that the pope should serve only a spiritual role.

d)

He created manuscripts that preserved Rome’s intellectual heritage.

26.

Which of the following actions did Charlemagne take to strengthen his power? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

He allowed counts to govern their counties any way they wished.

b)

He led armies to fight against enemies in surrounding kingdoms.

c)

He refused to let monasteries train future monks and priests.

d)

He forbid learning throughout his empire.

e)

He limited the authority of nobles.

27.

Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the invasions on Medieval Europe?

a)

They created a period of peace and stability in the region.

b)

They led to people looking more to central rulers for security.

c)

They showed that kings could successfully defend their lands.

d)

They caused most people to rely on local rulers who had their own armies.

28.

Which of the following was true of the manor system?

a)

The lord provided housing and protection to the serfs.

b)

Free peasants did not receive protection from the lord.

c)

Serfs had to purchase most items from outside the manor.

d)

The male peasants were the only ones who owed the lord duties.

29.

Which of the following was an expectation of a knight under the code of chivalry?

a)

to treat lower classes with brutality

b)

to protect the weak and the poor

c)

to fight bravely for one master

d)

to stop practicing religion

30.

Which of the following were common themes of medieval literature? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

criticizing the strict code of chivalry

b)

glorifying the brutality of knighthood

c)

detailing the joys and sorrows of romantic love

d)

describing the harsh conditions of living in castles

e)

displaying the conflict between a knight’s duties to his lord and lady

31.

Which of the following did Pope Gelasius I suggest to help solve the conflict between popes and emperors?

a)

to grant popes authority on religious matters

b)

to grant emperors authority on religious matters

c)

to have popes and emperors compete for supreme power

d)

to eliminate clear boundaries between the religious and political realms

32.

Which of the following was true of the Church during the Middle Ages?

a)

It had little political authority to guide people’s conduct.

b)

It unified people with a sense of security and belonging.

c)

It provided each person with a different path to salvation.

d)

It created division among people in the same manner as feudalism.

33.

Why did the German rulers fail to unify the German states during the Middle Ages? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

They had frequent clashes with the pope.

b)

They gained the support of powerful merchants.

c)

They engaged in continued wars with Italian cities.

d)

They successfully created a strong central authority.

e)

They lost the support of the princes who elected them.

34.

Which of the following was a problem that troubled the Church during the medieval period?

a)

Many priests refused to marry and have families even though the Church encouraged it.

b)

Many bishops cared more about their spiritual duties than their duties as feudal lords.

c)

Many bishops participated in the practice of selling positions in the Church.

d)

Many people refused to pay tithes to the Church.

35.

Which of the following helped lead to an increase in the food supply in Europe?

a)

the switch to using oxen to plow fields

b)

the development of a two-field system

c)

the use of a new harness for horses

d)

a slightly cooler climate

36.

How were merchant guilds different from craft guilds?

a)

Merchant guilds set standards for the quality of work.

b)

Merchant guilds prevented people from joining a profession.

37.

In which of the following ways did the English government change during the Middle Ages? Choose the two correct answers.

a)

The king was given more power.

b)

A parliamentary system was started.

c)

The royal courts of justice were weakened.

d)

The powers of the feudal nobles were limited.

e)

People were guaranteed basic political rights.

38.

Which of the following was true of the Model Parliament?

a)

It helped to strengthen the great lords.

b)

It was made up of only nobles and bishops.

c)

It was divided into the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

d)

It included commoners in the decision-making process of government.

39.

Which of the following effects did the Great Famine have on society?

a)

It caused more people to become farmers to increase food production.

b)

It resulted in people relying more on livestock than on grain.

c)

It led to people having more weakened immune systems.

d)

It caused an increase in population.

40.

Which of the following were effects of the plague? Choose the three correct answers.

a)

There was a decrease in prices.

b)

There was a decrease in the prestige of the Church.

c)

There was an increase in wages.

d)

There was an increase in population.

e)

There was a decrease in trade.

41.

How did warfare change during the Hundred Years’ War?

a)

Armies began to rely more on heavily armored knights.

b)

Archers with longbows became more important to the army.

c)

Armies realized that they needed more soldiers to gain victories.

d)

Soldiers on horseback became the most important part of the army.

42.

What is the role of women in the Efe society?

a)

They are hunters.

b)

They are farmers.

c)

They are herders.

d)

They are gatherers.

43.

What is one way that experts study the patterns of human migration?

a)

by looking at religious rituals

b)

by carbon dating rocks in an area

c)

by studying the spread of languages

d)

by exploring agricultural advancements

44.

Which natural resource was of particular interest to migrating Bantu-speaking people?

a)

iron ore

b)

volcanic rock

c)

elephant ivory

d)

rhinoceros horns

45.

What advantage did the Bantu-speaking people have over the Mbuti and San?

a)

The Bantu-speaking people had a written language.

b)

The Bantu-speaking people were hunter-gatherers.

c)

The Bantu-speaking people lived in an unpopulated land.

d)

The Bantu-speaking people used iron-tipped spears as weapons.

46.

How did King Ezana expand his authority when he first took the throne?

a)

He established a seaport at Adulis.

b)

He conquered part of the Arabian peninsula.

c)

He set up a trade network with Arab merchants.

d)

He built caravan routes between Aksum and Egypt.

47.

How were Sundiata and Mansa Musa similar to each other?

a)

They were both animists.

b)

They both built elaborate mosques.

c)

They both ruled the Empire of Songhai.

d)

They were both skilled military leaders.

48.

Why did Ibn Battuta feel admiration when he visited Kilwa?

a)

The buildings were built out of pure gold.

b)

The merchants had an organized market.

c)

The port was open to ships from East Asia.

d)

The Muslim residents had a wealthy lifestyle.

49.

How did the slave trade change in Africa in the 1700s?

a)

It increased with European involvement.

b)

It included the enslavement of Arabic Muslims.

c)

It focused on domestic workers more than agricultural workers.

d)

It shifted from enslaving West Africans to enslaving East Africans.

50.

Why do some scholars believe that the early Americans could have come from Japan?

a)

A footprint found in Monte Verde matched those found in Japan.

b)

Pieces of animal hide in Chile matched animals that lived in Japan.

c)

A skull found in the Americas looked similar to early Japanese skulls.

d)

Spearheads discovered in Mexico resemble those used by Japanese samurai.

51.

What caused the end of land travel across Beringia?

a)

glaciers melted

b)

ships were invented

c)

tropical forests disappeared

d)

mammoths were overhunted

52.

Which is a characteristic of the Olmec civilization?

a)

They had organized ceremonial centers.

b)

They used a cougar motif in their artwork.

c)

They used an intricate form of hieroglyphic writing.

d)

They had an elaborate way of designing their urban spaces.

53.

What are two things that experts do not completely understand about the Moche people?

a)

why their civilization fell and what their religious beliefs included

b)

how they took care of people who were ill and what kinds of instruments their musicians played

c)

why they used semiprecious stones in their jewelry and how they benefited by living close to the rivers that flowed from the Andes

d)

what their religious beliefs included and how they took care of people who were ill

54.

What was the heart of the Cahokia community?

a)

cliff-side dwellings

b)

palace dwelt in by the king

c)

tall pyramid topped with a temple

d)

large earthen mounds that held tombs

55.

What was the basic unit of social organization among North American Native Americans?

a)

the clan

b)

the tribe

c)

the family

d)

the pueblo

56.

What was the significance of the Popol Vuh?

a)

It was a sacred book of the Maya that recounted their version of the story of creation.

b)

It was a code of laws for the Inca Empire.

c)

It was a calendar system used by the Aztecs.

d)

It was a record of trade agreements among Mesoamerican civilizations.

57.

Why might a scholar conclude that waterways were important to the Aztec people?

a)

The Aztecs built farm plots along the Pacific Ocean.

b)

The Aztecs built their city with massive walls surrounding its perimeter.

c)

The Aztecs built canals to transport people and goods throughout the city.

d)

The Aztecs built a temple in the central plaza that was dedicated to the rain god.

58.

To where did all of the roads in the Incan empire lead?

a)

the tombs

b)

the capital

c)

the seaside

d)

the farmland

59.

What ultimately caused the end of the great Incan empire?

a)

The Incan military joined forces with the Aztecs.

b)

The Spanish divided and conquered the empire.

c)

The sons of the Incan king refused to take power.

d)

The people of Ecuador waged war on the Incan people.