world history
Which of the following geographic factors favored the development of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China?
All four civilizations were located along the banks of major rivers
Which of the following is the primary result of European colonization of Africa?
An increase in violent conflicts based upon ethnicity
Which of the following best describes the importance of Johann Gutenberg's invention of the printing press?
Books and written materials became cheaper to publish and could be afforded by most people
Great Britain defeated Napoleonic forces at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Which of the following advantages was gained by the British as a result of this victory?
Control of sea routes between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Greece to western society?
Democratic governance
What is the most important consequence of the European crusades that sought to reclaim the Holy Lands in the name of Christendom?
Established trade with Asia
Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492?
Ferdinand and Isabella
Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz against Austrian and Russian resistance in 1805 was important in many aspects. Which of the following, based on its geographic location, would be one of the notable consequences of the battle?
It resulted in the submission of Austria to French authority
The religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity can all trace their founding to the Middle East. Of the following, which city holds the most historical importance for all three religions?
Jerusalem
Which of the following is the greatest contributing factor to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Pressure on the northern frontiers by Germanic tribes and the decline of central authority
What is the greatest impact of the Hammurabi Code?
The Code of Hammurabi was inscribed onto stone for all to see and it is the first known written set of laws. The laws were to be obeyed, as failure to do so resulted in fines and punishment. These laws greatly influenced legal systems of the Hebrews and later the Romans.
The period between 5th century and 13th century A.D. is known as The Dark Ages. Which of the following best describes why this period is known as The Dark Ages?
The culture experienced a deterioration that was prevalent throughout Europe
Which of the following was an important social development and made possible by the Industrial Revolution?
The rise of the middle class
Which of the following is the greatest impact of Alexander the Great's military conquests?
The spread of Hellenistic culture across the known world
What political factor distinguished Egypt from other civilizations of the Fertile Crescent?
They had a strong central government led by a family of kings
What effect did Luther's 95 Theses have on the authority and power of the Catholic Church?
They sparked the Reformation which led to religious diversity in Europe
Which of the following describes how the Crusades led to the Renaissance?
Trade with Asia was stimulated by Crusaders bringing back Asian goods
What was the influence of the Industrial Revolution on the population densities of urban and rural communities?
Urban areas grew rapidly as rural populations declined
The Columbian Exchange resulted in: (View attachment for larger image) a large influx of disease in Europe, known as the "Black Plague". the introduction of tobacco to the Native Americans. an increase in dietary choices in both Europe and the Americas. mass inflation in the Americas.
an increase in dietary choices
As the Western Roman Empire was in decline, the Eastern Roman Empire under the rule of Constantine was moved to which city?
constanstinople
Which of the following is the primary economic reason for the initial exploration of the Americas by European powers in the 15th and 16th centuries?
discovering a western sea route to trade with China
Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan (New York)?
holland
An important feature of the Renaissance was its emphasis on:
literature of Greece and Rome.
The caste system of India emphasized the importance of:
segregating society into specific classes.
one reason the American Revolution is significant in world history is because it
set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments.
Which of the following contributions from the Byzantine Empire was important in organizing the governments of Western Europe during the Renaissance period?
the Emperor Justinian preserving Roman law
The Columbian Exchange best refers to:
the trade routes established between Europe and the "New World" discovered by Columbus
which of the following factors best explains the power of the Church in the Middle Ages?
those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated