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WorksheetsPreAP History - Final Exam Review - Journey Middle
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What is a primary source? What is a secondary?
Primary source: Written by someone who has 1st hand experience. Secondary source: Written by someone writing about the experience from the primary.
Primary source: Written by someone writing about the experience. Secondary source: Written by someone who experienced.
Primary source: Written by a historian. Secondary source: Written by an eyewitness.
Primary source: Written by a scientist. Secondary source: Written by a journalist.
Explain the historical timeline and its changes.
The historical timeline was developed by the Romans, had no year zero, and is based on the birth of Jesus. It is labeled BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini).
The historical timeline was developed by the Greeks, includes a year zero, and is based on the founding of Rome. It is labeled BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era).
The historical timeline was developed by the Egyptians, starts with the construction of the pyramids, and is labeled BP (Before Pyramids) and AP (After Pyramids).
The historical timeline was developed by the Chinese, is based on the lunar calendar, and is labeled BC (Before Calendar) and AC (After Calendar).
Explain the types of sources and their differences.
Primary sources are direct, first-hand experiences. Secondary sources are second-hand information, typically made from primary sources.
Primary sources are always fictional stories, while secondary sources are only scientific articles.
Primary sources are opinions, and secondary sources are facts.
Primary sources are created after secondary sources and are less reliable.
Define and explain bias, credible, and reliable sources.
Bias: How much you assume you like or don't like something based on experiences.
Credible source: A source that is trustworthy and believable.
Reliable source: A source that provides accurate and consistent information.
Bias: The tendency to present information in a way that supports a particular perspective.
Who is Hammurabi?
Hammurabi was a Mesopotamian king who created Hammurabi’s Code.
Hammurabi was an Egyptian pharaoh known for building pyramids.
Hammurabi was a Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens.
Hammurabi was a Roman emperor famous for his military conquests.
What is a historian’s job?
A historian's job is to identify, define, and study history.
A historian's job is to invent new historical events.
A historian's job is to predict the future.
A historian's job is to create fictional stories.
What is cuneiform?
Cuneiform is one of the earliest writing methods.
Cuneiform is a type of ancient pottery.
Cuneiform is a traditional dance form.
Cuneiform is a kind of ancient weapon.
Explain the Stone Ages and the Ice Ages?
The Stone Age was a caveman era of hunting, learning, and practical idiocy. The Ice Age was when the earth's temperature dropped 30-60 degrees.
The Stone Age was a period of advanced technology and space travel. The Ice Age was when dinosaurs ruled the earth.
The Stone Age was a time of modern cities and computers. The Ice Age was when the earth was covered in deserts.
The Stone Age was a medieval era of knights and castles. The Ice Age was when the earth was always hot.
Explain the Paleolithic people.
Paleolithic people were nomads, hunted in small groups, were distrustful, and did not live very long.
Paleolithic people lived in large cities and practiced advanced agriculture.
Paleolithic people were known for building pyramids and writing books.
Paleolithic people were famous for their metalworking and established complex governments.
What revolutionary change took place during the Neolithic Age?
A massive increase in agriculture took place during the Neolithic Age.
The invention of the steam engine transformed societies.
The discovery of electricity led to new technologies.
The development of the internet connected the world.
Where did the first civilizations arise from?
Mesopotamia.
Egypt.
China.
Greece.
What did the Chaldeans contribute to society?
The Chaldeans contributed the 7-Day Week and the Sundial to society.
The Chaldeans contributed the steam engine and the printing press to society.
The Chaldeans contributed democracy and the Olympic Games to society.
The Chaldeans contributed gunpowder and the compass to society.
Explain the natural barriers of Egypt.
The natural barriers of Egypt are deserts, cataracts, and the Nile River Delta.
The natural barriers of Egypt are mountains, rainforests, and tundra.
The natural barriers of Egypt are volcanoes, glaciers, and savannas.
The natural barriers of Egypt are plateaus, fjords, and grasslands.
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a set of Jewish manuscripts in the Bible found near the Dead Sea.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient Roman military records found in Egypt.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of Greek philosophical texts found in Athens.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are medieval Christian manuscripts discovered in France.
What is the Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead is a work of prayers on Papyrus.
The Book of the Dead is a collection of ancient Egyptian laws.
The Book of the Dead is a manual for building pyramids.
The Book of the Dead is a record of Egyptian kings.
Explain the process of becoming a mummy.
Remove fluids and organs except the heart, wrap the body in linens, place organs in canopic jars, and bury the body with ritualistic amulets.
Burn the body and scatter the ashes in the Nile River.
Freeze the body and store it in a tomb filled with ice.
Paint the body with gold and place it in a glass coffin.
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a rule extended through a ruler’s bloodline over generations.
A dynasty is a type of government where leaders are elected every year.
A dynasty is a system where power is shared equally among all citizens.
A dynasty is a temporary leadership established during emergencies.
Who is Amenhotep? Ramses II? Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut: First female queen of Egypt. Amenhotep: Tut’s father, introduced monotheism. Ramses II: Reigned 66 years, most successful ruler, established first international treaty.
Hatshepsut: Last pharaoh of Egypt. Amenhotep: Built the pyramids. Ramses II: Discovered the Rosetta Stone.
Hatshepsut: Invented hieroglyphics. Amenhotep: Founder of Alexandria. Ramses II: First pharaoh to rule Upper Egypt.
Hatshepsut: Queen of Mesopotamia. Amenhotep: King of Persia. Ramses II: Emperor of Rome.
Explain the New, Middle and Old kingdoms.
New Kingdom: An empire, Ramses II Rule. Middle Kingdom: Golden Age. Old Kingdom: Pyramid Age.
New Kingdom: Pyramid Age. Middle Kingdom: Ramses II Rule. Old Kingdom: Golden Age.
New Kingdom: Golden Age. Middle Kingdom: Pyramid Age. Old Kingdom: Ramses II Rule.
New Kingdom: Old Kingdom. Middle Kingdom: New Kingdom. Old Kingdom: Middle Kingdom.
Explain the Nubian kingdom.
The Nubian kingdom formed the Kushite empire after breaking off from Egyptian empires and took over Egypt.
The Nubian kingdom was a small tribe that never interacted with Egypt.
The Nubian kingdom was a colony established by the Greeks in Africa.
The Nubian kingdom was known for its advanced maritime trade with India.
Explain the ten plagues.
The ten plagues were made by God to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.
The ten plagues were a series of natural disasters that happened by chance.
The ten plagues were celebrations held by the Israelites in Egypt.
The ten plagues were laws given to the Israelites by Moses.
What is a rabbi?
A rabbi is a religious teacher in Judaism.
A rabbi is a type of traditional Jewish food.
A rabbi is a festival celebrated in Judaism.
A rabbi is a sacred building in Judaism.
Who is Abraham?
Abraham is an individual who had significance in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Abraham is a famous scientist known for his work in physics.
Abraham is a legendary king from ancient Greece.
Abraham is a renowned artist from the Renaissance period.
What was the faith of the Israelites?
Judaism.
Christianity.
Islam.
Hinduism.
What is a prophet?
A prophet is one who is believed to be a direct messenger of God.
A prophet is a person who studies ancient texts.
A prophet is someone who leads a country.
A prophet is a person who creates laws.
Who is Moses?
Moses is a religious Christian who is believed to have parted the Red Sea when leading the Hebrews out of slavery from Egypt.
Moses is a famous scientist known for his work in physics.
Moses is a legendary king who ruled ancient Greece.
Moses is a renowned artist from the Renaissance period.
Where did the Jews worship?
The Jews worshipped in a Synagogue.
The Jews worshipped in a Mosque.
The Jews worshipped in a Church.
The Jews worshipped in a Temple.
How long were the Israelites in the desert?
40 years.
10 years.
100 years.
4 years.
What were some of the Phoenicians' ideas?
The creation of the Alphabet.
The invention of the steam engine.
The development of hieroglyphics.
The construction of the Great Wall of China.
Who punished the Jews in 597 B.C.?
The Chaldeans.
The Egyptians.
The Persians.
The Greeks.
Who gave land to landless farmers?
Peisistratus, a tyrant from Ancient Athens.
Solon, a lawmaker from Ancient Athens.
Cleisthenes, a reformer from Ancient Athens.
Pericles, a statesman from Ancient Athens.
Explain what a Spartan man went through.
At age six put in military training till age 20, fought till 60, then joined council.
At age ten put in military training till age 30, fought till 50, then became a merchant.
At age eight put in military training till age 25, fought till 55, then became a priest.
At age twelve put in military training till age 18, fought till 40, then became a farmer.
Explain the Dark Ages.
Greece slowly lost their ability to read and write and eventually started depopulating.
Greece experienced a period of rapid technological advancement and population growth.
Greece became a major center for international trade and cultural exchange.
Greece unified under a single powerful ruler and expanded its territory.
Who could be a citizen in the Greek Kingdom?
Free, Land Owning, Native born Greek Men.
Women and children of any background.
Foreign merchants and travelers.
Slaves and servants.
Explain a direct democracy.
All citizens have a direct part in lawmaking.
Only elected representatives make laws.
Laws are made by a single ruler.
Laws are decided by judges only.
What did the Spartans do when they needed more space?
They invade other countries and take their land. More basically, they go: “Hey! I want land! Gimme land.” and they snatch land from other countries.
They built taller buildings to accommodate more people.
They negotiated peacefully with neighboring countries for land.
They sent some of their population to colonize distant islands.
Who is Homer?
He wrote the Iliad and Odyssey. He was a blind, Greek poet.
He was a Roman emperor.
He was an Egyptian pharaoh.
He was a famous mathematician.
Name the major gods.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Dionysus, Persephone, Eros, Pan, Nike, Helios.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Demeter, Dionysus.
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Persephone, Hestia.
Who is Aristotle? Socrates? Plato? Sophists?
Aristotle wrote about philosophy and began wondering ‘out of the box’; he questioned everything. Socrates describes a utopia. Plato was Socrates’ student. Sophists centered on morals and truth.
Aristotle was a famous mathematician; Socrates was a playwright; Plato was a king; Sophists were poets.
Aristotle was a Roman emperor; Socrates was a scientist; Plato was a merchant; Sophists were warriors.
Aristotle wrote about medicine; Socrates was a painter; Plato was a general; Sophists were architects.
Who is Archimedes?
A Greek philosopher who was also a polymath + mathematician and physicist.
A Roman emperor known for his military campaigns.
An Egyptian pharaoh famous for building pyramids.
A Chinese explorer who sailed the Pacific Ocean.
What was the first civilization in Greece?
Minoans.
Mycenaeans.
Spartans.
Athenians.
What 2 armies defeated the Persians?
The Spartans and the Athenians.
The Romans and the Egyptians.
The Macedonians and the Babylonians.
The Carthaginians and the Phoenicians.
Explain the Age of Pericles.
With him came the age of learning and innovation.
It was a period of decline and isolation.
It marked the end of democracy in Athens.
It was known for its military conquests.
Explain the 3 types of columns.
Doric - Plain top; Scalloped; “Masculine” appearance. Ionic - Ornate top; slender column; “feminine”; scalloped. Corinthian - Newest; decorative and fancy; scalloped.
Doric - Decorative top; thick column; “feminine” appearance. Ionic - Plain top; short column; “masculine”; not scalloped. Corinthian - Oldest; simple and plain; not scalloped.
Doric - Spiral top; thin column; “feminine” appearance. Ionic - Plain top; thick column; “masculine”; not scalloped. Corinthian - Simple; undecorated; not scalloped.
Doric - Ornate top; slender column; “feminine” appearance. Ionic - Decorative top; thick column; “masculine”; not scalloped. Corinthian - Oldest; plain and simple; not scalloped.
Who compared 158 govt.?
Aristotle discovered and realized why those 158 govt.s fell.
Plato compared 158 govt.s.
Socrates compared 158 govt.s.
Confucius compared 158 govt.s.
Who is the Father of History?
Herodotus; He wrote detailed accounts of the Greco-Persian wars.
Plato; He was a famous Greek philosopher.
Aristotle; He contributed to many fields including philosophy and science.
Socrates; He is known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology.
Explain the conquest of Alexander the Great.
He took over and then eventually conquered Persia, then fought his way through Egypt, Mesopotamia, and eventually made it to India.
He conquered only Egypt and never advanced further east.
He focused his campaigns solely on Greece and never left Europe.
He was defeated in Persia and returned to Macedonia without further conquests.
Why did Alexander’s empire fall?
His generals could not agree.
He ran out of money.
The empire was invaded by Romans.
Alexander destroyed it himself.
Who is the Father of Medicine?
Hippocrates.
Aristotle.
Galen.
Socrates.
What is a raja? a guru?
Raja is/are [a] king(s); Guru is/are [a] spiritual preceptor(s).
Raja is/are [a] priest(s); Guru is/are [a] warrior(s).
Raja is/are [a] merchant(s); Guru is/are [a] king(s).
Raja is/are [a] teacher(s); Guru is/are [a] dancer(s).
When was the golden age of Indians?
The Gupta Dynasty.
The Maurya Dynasty.
The Mughal Dynasty.
The Chola Dynasty.
Explain Hinduism and Buddhism.
Hinduism - Believed in a caste system; Polytheistic: Brahma = creator; Vishnu - [the] preserver; Shiva - destroyer; Ganesha - beginning(s); Cows, elephants, and other animals are seen as sacred; Ganges River is the most sacred place to them; No beef; Good Karma/More Dharma = Better life & Bad Karma/Less Dharma = Not so good life. Buddhism - Reincarnation: Be a good person >>> any living organisms (including microorganisms like germs) >>> Nirvana if successful; Dukkha >>> Samudaya >>> Niroodha >>> Magga; No caste system; Meditation; MONOTHEISTIC; Five Precepts: No killing, stealing, ‘get-up-in-your-space-weirdly’ misconduct, lying, and substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, etc).
Hinduism - Believed in a caste system; Monotheistic: Brahma = destroyer; Vishnu - creator; Shiva - preserver; Ganesha - end(s); Cows, elephants, and other animals are not seen as sacred; Ganges River is not important; Beef is commonly eaten; Good Karma/More Dharma = Worse life & Bad Karma/Less Dharma = Better life. Buddhism - No reincarnation; Be a bad person >>> only humans >>> Nirvana is impossible; Dukkha >>> Samudaya >>> Niroodha >>> Magga; Caste system exists; No meditation; POLYTHEISTIC; Five Precepts: Killing, stealing, misconduct, lying, and substance abuse are encouraged.
Hinduism - No caste system; Polytheistic: Brahma = preserver; Vishnu - destroyer; Shiva - creator; Ganesha - ending(s); Animals are not sacred; Ganges River is not sacred; Beef is allowed; Karma and Dharma are not important. Buddhism - Reincarnation: Be a bad person >>> only animals >>> Nirvana is not possible; Dukkha >>> Samudaya >>> Niroodha >>> Magga; Caste system is central; No meditation; POLYTHEISTIC; Five Precepts: Killing, stealing, misconduct, lying, and substance abuse are allowed.
Hinduism - Believed in a caste system; Polytheistic: Brahma = creator; Vishnu - preserver; Shiva - destroyer; Ganesha - beginning(s); Cows, elephants, and other animals are seen as sacred; Ganges River is the most sacred place to them; No beef; Good Karma/More Dharma = Better life & Bad Karma/Less Dharma = Not so good life. Buddhism - No reincarnation; No meditation; Caste system is central; POLYTHEISTIC; Five Precepts: Killing, stealing, misconduct, lying, and substance abuse are allowed.
What is reincarnation?
Coming back to life by death as another person or an organism.
A process of physical healing after injury.
A celebration of birth anniversaries.
A scientific method for cloning organisms.
What is a tenant farmer?
Someone who lives and works on someone else’s land.
A person who owns and manages a large estate.
A government official responsible for agriculture.
A merchant who sells farming equipment.
Explain Confucianism.
People should live according to good conduct and moral judgement.
People should seek pleasure above all else.
People should avoid all forms of government.
People should focus only on scientific achievements.
Explain the Silk Road.
Ancient trade routes connecting Asia with the Middle East and Europe. They existed for roughly 1500 years.
A series of rivers used for transportation in Africa.
A famous wall built to protect China from invasions.
A network of roads built by the Roman Empire for military purposes.
Who were the first people in the Indus River Valley?
Harappan Civilization.
Mesopotamian Civilization.
Egyptian Civilization.
Chinese Civilization.
What natural disaster could have collapsed the Harappan civilization?
A devastating earthquake.
A volcanic eruption.
A tsunami.
A hurricane.
What is karma?
A matter that follows the rule “Whatever you do will come back to you.” Basically it’s what you do in life that can circle back to you later.
A type of food commonly eaten in India.
A holiday celebrated in many countries.
A style of traditional clothing.
Who is Siddhartha? The Dalai Lama?
Siddhartha: Prince who became Buddha through meditation and spirit.
Siddhartha: A famous Indian king known for his conquests.
Siddhartha: The founder of the Dalai Lama lineage.
Siddhartha: A renowned poet from ancient China.
According to Buddha, what is the only way to find the truth?
Follow the Four Noble Truths.
Meditate under a Bodhi tree.
Worship multiple gods.
Practice extreme asceticism.
What was the other name for the Yellow River?
Sorrowful River
Blue River
Emerald River
Crystal River
What are the legends to the founding of Rome?
The Legend: Two boys of the names Romulus and Remus were raised by wolves, they grew up and eventually got into discord of either finishing the city of Rome or the wall of Rome first. One boy pushed the other off a large rock and he died, and the one who lived got his way. Likelier: There were tribes on the nearby hills to Rome’s original establishment and they ended up coming together for protection against harmful forces.
The Legend: Rome was founded by a group of merchants who settled near the Tiber River for trade.
The Legend: Rome was established by a lost army searching for a new homeland after being exiled from Greece.
The Legend: Rome was created when a giant eagle dropped a golden stone, which became the center of the city.
What are the Twelve Tables?
Rome’s first set of laws.
A famous Roman temple.
A type of Roman furniture.
A Roman festival.
Why is March 15 so important?
Emperor Julius Caesar was killed on this day.
The Roman Empire was founded on this day.
The first Olympic Games were held on this day.
The Magna Carta was signed on this day.
What was Cincinnatus?
A dictator who helped defeat the Germanic barbarians at the northern border.
A Roman senator known for his poetry.
A famous gladiator who led a slave revolt.
A merchant who established trade routes with Egypt.
Explain the First Punic War.
Began as a dispute between Rome and Carthage over the island of Sicily. It continued on for 20 years and Rome won. Naval war.
Started as a conflict between Rome and Greece over the control of the Mediterranean Sea. It lasted for 10 years and Greece won. Land war.
Was a battle between Carthage and Egypt over North Africa. It lasted for 5 years and Egypt won. Air war.
Originated from a trade disagreement between Rome and Carthage over Spain. It lasted for 15 years and Carthage won. Economic war.
Who are Julio-Claudian rulers?
They were related to Augustus and were the first five emperors. (Augustus, Tiberius, Nero, Caligula, and Claudius.)
They were a group of Roman senators who overthrew Julius Caesar.
They were the last five emperors of the Roman Empire.
They were rulers from the Flavian dynasty.
What did Theodosius have done after his death?
Divided Roman Empire amongst his sons permanently; Split it into Byzantine and Western parts, but mainly in quarters.
Reunited the Roman Empire under a single ruler.
Established Christianity as the only legal religion in the empire.
Moved the capital of the empire to Alexandria.
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
About 1100 years.
About 500 years.
About 200 years.
About 1500 years.
Explain the things Justinian wanted to do.
Rebuild the Roman Empire (the East)
Conquer China
Invent the printing press
Discover America
What does the New Testament include?
Jesus’s teachings, as well as the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
The laws of Moses and the Ten Commandments.
The stories of the prophets in the Old Testament.
The creation story and the book of Psalms.
What city was an important Christian center in England?
Canterbury Cathedral.
York Minster.
Winchester Abbey.
Durham Cathedral.
What social class was threatened by Islam?
The rich because they were told to share and donate their money to the poorer as part of the religious practice.
The farmers because they were forced to give up their land.
The artisans because their crafts were banned.
The soldiers because they were not allowed to fight.
Explain the Muslim beliefs.
BFPCP or Big Fat People Choose Pancakes. Belief, Fasting, Pray, Charity, Pilgrimage.
BFPCP or Big Fast People Choose Pizza. Belief, Fasting, Pray, Charity, Pizza.
BFPCP or Big Friendly People Choose Pancakes. Belief, Fasting, Pray, Charity, Pancakes.
BFPCP or Big Fat People Choose Parties. Belief, Fasting, Pray, Charity, Parties.
Explain the difference between the Shiite beliefs and the Sunnis.
Sunnis vote for their leaders but Shiites believe leadership in Muhammad’s descendants/family only.
Shiites believe in reincarnation while Sunnis do not.
Sunnis follow a different holy book than Shiites.
Shiites do not pray five times a day, unlike Sunnis.
Who saved the ancient writings?
Byzantine monks.
Roman soldiers.
Egyptian pharaohs.
Viking explorers.
Greek merchants.
List some similarities and differences of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
All consider Abraham as a prophet and God as their creator, but they all have different sets of restrictions.
Only Christianity considers Abraham as a prophet, while Judaism and Islam do not.
All three religions have identical beliefs and practices.
None of these religions believe in God as their creator.
Who are the Rightly Guided Caliphs?
First four successors to Muhammad.
Companions who migrated to Medina.
Leaders of the Umayyad dynasty.
Prophets mentioned in the Quran.
What country today has the largest population of Muslims?
Indonesia.
Pakistan.
India.
Saudi Arabia.
Who invented gun powder?
The Chinese in the 9th Century.
The Greeks in the 5th Century.
The Egyptians in the 3rd Century.
The Romans in the 2nd Century.
How did students in China prepare for the civil service exam?
An insane amount of preparation and studying in one large room with many over several desks.
By practicing martial arts and physical training.
By traveling to different provinces for interviews.
By learning only basic arithmetic and ignoring literature.
The Forbidden City is:
an ancient imperial palace complex in Beijing, China
a famous temple in Japan
a modern skyscraper in Shanghai
a historic marketplace in Hong Kong
The Ming took a census for which reason?
To collect taxes efficiently
To expand their territory
To promote trade with Europe
To build the Great Wall
Marco Polo is:
an Italian explorer and merchant
a famous painter from Spain
a Roman emperor
a Greek philosopher
What changed the nature of slavery?
The invention of the cotton gin
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The end of the Civil War
The discovery of gold in California
The Romans introduced which animal(s) to Africa?
Camels
Elephants
Lions
Zebras
The title shogun was created for which reason?
To give military leaders authority to govern Japan
To honor religious leaders
To reward successful merchants
To recognize famous artists
Explain what happened when the Mongols attacked Japan.
The Mongol fleets were destroyed by typhoons, preventing their invasion.
The Mongols successfully conquered Japan and ruled for decades.
The Japanese surrendered immediately to the Mongols.
The Mongols formed an alliance with the Japanese samurai.
Today’s emperors of Japan descend from:
the Yamato dynasty
the Tokugawa shogunate
the Meiji restoration leaders
the Fujiwara clan
Charlemagne is:
a famous medieval king and emperor
a Greek philosopher
an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
a Renaissance artist
The Concordat of Worms is:
an agreement that ended the Investiture Controversy between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor
a treaty that established the boundaries of France and Germany
a document that created the Holy Roman Empire
an alliance between England and Spain
The Estates-General is:
a representative assembly of the three estates in pre-revolutionary France
a royal palace in Paris
a military council during the French Revolution
an economic policy introduced by Napoleon
The first 4 Crusades can be explained as:
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims over control of holy sites in the Middle East.
A set of trade agreements between European and Middle Eastern merchants.
A period of peace treaties signed between European kingdoms.
A succession of scientific discoveries in medieval Europe.
The Inquisition is:
a group established by the Catholic Church to combat heresy
a medieval trade organization
an ancient Roman military unit
a Renaissance art movement
Vernacular is:
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
a scientific term for ancient scripts
a type of architectural style
a form of classical literature
The Magna Carta is:
a document that limited the power of the English king
a famous painting from the Renaissance
an ancient Roman law code
a treaty between France and England
The Black Death had which of the following effects on Europe?
It caused a significant decrease in the population.
It led to a period of rapid industrialization.
It resulted in the unification of European countries.
It increased the average life expectancy.
The first Americans got to America by:
crossing a land bridge from Asia
sailing directly from Africa
traveling by train from Europe
flying in hot air balloons
Hernan Cortes was:
a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
an Italian explorer who discovered America
a Portuguese navigator who circumnavigated the globe
a French general during the Napoleonic Wars
