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Global History 1 H
1. The “Golden Age of” Greece was characterized mainly by
1. religious revival.
2. economic decline.
3. tyrannical governments
4. social reform and economic upheaval.
5. artistic and literary achievements.
2. Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
(1) the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
(2) it was a religious center for Muslims
(3) its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
(4) it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
3. What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
(1) preservation of Greek and Roman culture
(2) expansion of equal rights
(3) construction of the pyramids
(4) invention of writing
4. One of the major achievements of Byzantine Emperor Justinian was that he
(1) established a direct trade route with Ghana
(2) defended the empire against the spread of Islam
(3) brought Roman Catholicism to his empire
(4) preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman culture
5. What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
(1) preservation of Greek and Roman culture
(3) construction of the pyramids
(2) expansion of equal rights
(4) invention of writing
6. The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
(1) cultural isolation
(3) command economies
(2) stable governments
(4) distinct social classes
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7. Which political system was characterized by the exchange of land for military service?
1. tribalism
2. imperialism
3. feudalism
4. nationalism
8. In a feudal society, wealth is based mainly on
1. owning land.
2. making a profit.
3. possessing abundant raw materials.
4. investing in businesses.
9. The political system that existed in medieval Europe is known as
1. capitalism 2. democracy
3. feudalism 4. manorialism
5. mercantilism
10. The economic system that existed in medieval Europe is known as
1. capitalism 2. democracy
3. feudalism 4. manorialism
5. mercantilism
11. Feudal societies were generally characterized by
1. an emphasis on social order.
3. many economic opportunities.
2. a representative government.
4. the protection of political rights.
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12. Which was a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan?
1. The middle class acquired more power than any other class did.
2. Political power was held by a strong centralized government.
3. The army encouraged strong nationalistic feelings among the people.
4. All the people knew their roles in a rigid class system.
13. An English lord, a Japanese daimyo, and a Roman patrician all belonged to the
1. aristocracy. 2. untouchables
3. theocracy
4. merchants
14. A knight who owes military service to a lord in return for the land he has been given is called a
1. Shogun
2. Patrician
3. Vassal
4. Serf
15. Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
1. The Church encouraged individuals to questions authority.
2. Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.
3. The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
4. The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
16. Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
1. Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
2. Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
3. Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
4. Unified national court systems were developed.
17. Why did Vikings frequently attack England, France & Russia?
1. They wanted to create large empires to rival those of Greece and Rome.
2. They enjoyed ransacking and destroying Europe.
3. They believed that it was their divine right to rule Europe.
4. Their land was mountainous and rocky, making farming difficult at best.
18. The rapid changes that occurred during the late Middle Ages in Europe had the effect of
1. expanding the influence of the feudal lords.
2. strengthening the power of the monarchies.
3. eliminating religion as a form of social control.
4. limiting the power of the merchant class.
19. Feudalism served a useful purpose during the early Middle Ages because it
1. encouraged universal education
3. eliminated warfare
2. provided protection and social order
4. created jobs in industry
20.
“All things were under his domain . . . its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.”
Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?
1. the guild
2. knighthood
3. the Church
4. the nation-state
21. The feudal period in medieval Europe was characterized by
1. peace and prosperity.
3. an absence of strong national governments.
2. the weakening of the Catholic Church.
4. much trade between nations.
22.
Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by
(1) providing social stability
(2) eliminating warfare
(3) fostering the growth of religion
(4) encouraging formal education
23. During the feudal periods in Japan and Europe, a family’s wealth was mainly determined by the
1. amount of land the family controlled.
3. number of children in the family.
2. size of castles built by the family.
4. value of a family’s gifts to religious leaders.
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24. In Japanese history, what was the impact of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1600-1854)?
1. Japan adopted an isolationist policy.
2. Contact with Western nations encouraged Japan to industrialize.
3. Chinese influence on Japanese literature and art was limited.
4. Japan adopted a feudal society.
25. Japanese isolationism during the Tokugawa Shogunate was helped by
1. Japan's geographic location
3. Japan's wealth & poverty
2. Japanese selective cultural adaptation
4. constant invasions by the Seljuk Turks
26. In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
1. the strengthening of the feudal system
2. an increased demand for goods from the East
3. the adoption of Islamic religious practices
4. increased European isolation
27. A major result of the Crusades was the
1. conversion of the majority of Europeans to Protestantism.
2. growth of trade between Europe and Asia
3. weakening of the power of the middle class in Europe.
4. development of feudalism in Europe.
28. The Crusades helped begin the Renaissance because they
1. opened trade with America.
3. increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
2. brought contact with the ideas and products of other people. 4. freed the Byzantine Empire from Muslim control.
NOTE: I’ve skipped question which do NOT pertain to tomorrow’s test. JMJ
30. The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
1. established a class structure for society
3. consist of prayers for salvation
2. are guidelines for living
4. promise a happy and easy life
31. Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Based on this information, which conclusion is valid?
1. Most Muslims tend to support repressive governments.
2. Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures. TEST QUESTION left on by accident … JMJ
3. Most Muslims live in areas that are sparsely populated.
4. Islamic nations produce surplus food for export.
32. Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
1. base their beliefs on the Koran
2. are monotheistic
3. stress belief in reincarnation
4. promote the practice of polygamy
34. The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
1. nirvana
2. monotheism
3. reincarnation
4. animism
37. The Five Pillars of Faith of Islam, the Ten Commandments of Judaism and Christianity, and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism are
similar in that they all
1. were set forth by the founder of the particular religion
2. offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings
3. serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
4. indicate exactly how to achieve salvation
40. The city of Jerusalem is important because it
1. serves as the financial center of the Middle East
2. is a major port for Israel
3. has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
4. has become the center of industrial development for Palestinian Arabs
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41. Hammurabi's Code, the Ten Commandments, and the Twelve Tables were all significant to their societies because they
established
1. democratic governments 2. official religions
3. rules of behavior
4. economic systems
44. Religion, language, and social organization are all elements of
1. mercantilism
2. militarism
3. culture
4. Interdependence
45. A major result of the Crusades was the
1. conversion of the majority of Europeans to Protestantism.
2. weakening of the power of the middle class in Europe.
3. growth of trade between Europe and Asia
4. development of feudalism in Europe.
46. A major goal of the Crusades was to
1. reform the Catholic Church.
2. obtain a monopoly of the spice trade.
64. The belief in a single God is called
1. animism.
2. capitalism.
3. gain control of Jerusalem.
4. restore the cultural values of the Roman Empire.
3. monotheism.
4. polytheism.
66. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
(1) papal supremacy
(3) reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
(2) teachings of the Koran (Qur’an)
(4) an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
68. One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
1. support a belief in reincarnation
2. promote learning as a means to salvation
3. encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
4. provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
72. One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books
1. provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers
2. deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe
3. encourage strife between segments of believers
4. support political rebellions to overthrow existing governments
74. How many times each day must a Moslem pray each day?
1. none
2. once
3. twice
4. five times
…. This question was left on the Test by accident …
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100.
5. ten times
If you were seeking a book about the beliefs of Christians you look at
1. the Bible
2. the Koran
3. the Torah
4. the Vedas
If you were seeking a book about the beliefs of Judaism you look at
1. the Bible
2. the Koran
3. the Torah
4. the Vedas
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