Semester Exam A- Honors

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Which is NOT a reason so many people from Western Europe were willing to take up the cross and go on these dangerous crusades?

criminals were let out of jail to fight

Which is NOT a the cause of the Holy Crusades?

The Byzantine emperor wanted to unite the Eastern and Western Roman Empire

Columbus first landed in...

The Caribbean (Bahamas)

The caste system allows for legal discrimination.

true

The caste system was abolished, but still has a significant presence in India today?

true

The ultimate goal of hindus is to be one with Brahman and free from reincarnation.

true

What color represents communism?

Red

Copernicus believed . . .

The sun was the center of the universe

What does filial piety mean?

respect for parents

Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in 1865?

13th

Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the world?

Ferdinand Magellan

Which is NOT true about Christian beliefs?

Jesus is a prophet

Select all that would be considered part of the clergy.

Priests, Bishops

What would be an example of a crime of a heretic?

protesting outside a church

The Napoleonic Code included all of the following EXCEPT

women could own property

Who was the most influential scholar in the history of China?

Confucius

What shape is an ellipse?

Oval

What is the name of the most Holy Jewish book?

The Torah

What is karma?

actions

From whom did Muhammad receive the word of God?

Angel Gabriel

What is the Hajj?

a religious pilgrimage to Mecca

What year was Communism established in China?

1949

How much was Germany to pay in war reparations post WWI?

33 billion dollars US

How many Pillars are in the Islamic faith?

5 pillars

How many wives did Henry VIII ultimately have?

6

Who is the father of the Jews?

Abraham

How did the Napoleon's influence affect Europe even after his fall?

All are a result of Napoleons influence

In a totalitarian state, which of the following is controlled by the government?

All of the above

If you were to purchase forgiveness, what document would you buy from the Catholic Church?

An Indulgence

One can find Confucius' teachings in which text put together by his students?

Analects

Which of the groups below is NOT considered Christians?

Anglo-Saxons

Which disease was NOT introduced to the New World, or Native Americans in the Columbian Exchange but instead given to Europeans from the Natives?

syphilis

As Mao tried to revive his revolutionary role, he introduced a new movement called the Cultural Revolution. One of its aims was to silence voices of the past and intellectuals that could voice their sage opinions and advice. Which group was prone to joining the Cultural Revolution?

Chinas Youth

Which religion to date is the world's largest faith?

Christianity

The Bolshevik Party (later the Communist Party) led by Nikolai Lenin, hoped to get Russia out of the war, redistribute land to the peasants, and put food on the tables of Russian citizens.

True

Which is NOT a reason the Roman Empire fell?

flooding of the Tiber river

True or False: Hitler invented the "swastika" symbol and the word "Aryan" to represent ideals of the Nazi party.

False

Which of the following is NOT associated with fascism?

Free elections

Which is NOT a component of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany could join the United Nations

The Continental System was to economically strangle which nation?

Great Britain

Which country was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution by more than 100 years?

Great Britain

Christians believe Jesus Christ is the (a) _________________ and will come again to save believers.

Messiah

Which is NOT a message of Christians in regards to treatment of other people?

Ignore sinners

The Cape at the tip of South Africa was called "Good Hope" because

It gave W Europeans hope they would find a new route to Asia

Which is NOT a reason the Storming of the Bastille was significant?

It was a spiritual victory for hope and change

What was NOT true of the National Socialist German Workers' Party? (Nazi)

It was established by Mussolini

Which theologian suggested that God had already chosen or decided whom would be saved even before they were even conceived?

John Calvin

Who replaced Lenin after his death in 1924 and used violence and terror as a means to keep power of the people of Russia?

Joseph Stalin

The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, used which school of thought to govern his people?

Legalism

What is NOT part of the scientific method?

Listen to traditional authorities

Which does a lord or King NOT expect from his vassals in a feudal contract?

Loyalty

A cartographer

Makes maps

The leader of the Chinese Communist Party was...

Mao Zedong

Which colony was seen as the instigator and put under martial law?

Massachusetts

Who led the Reign of Terror?

Maximilien Robespierre

Which city do Muslims face when praying?

Mecca

Hitler's autobiography and outline of the ideals of the Nazi Party was called...

Mein Kampf

Who was called upon by God to free the Jews from their captivity?

Moses

Which of the following performed a coup d'etat?

Napoleon

Which part of the Bible discusses the life of Jesus when he walked the planet?

New testament

Both Jews and Christians have which religious text in common?

Old testament

What were college students protesting for in the Tiananmen Square Massacre?

Political, economic, and social freedoms

What did Japan have that other industrialized nations hoped to acquire to better strengthen their own nations?

Ports to cross the pacific

The humanist movement during the Renaissance focused on the Greek and _________________ classic cultures as the foundation of learning.

Roman

What was the final miracle Jesus performed to show he was the Son of God?

Rose from the dead

Which European nation did Japan surprisingly defeat to have a sphere of influence in Asia?

Russia

The Line of Demarcation attempted to settle territorial claims between which 2 countries?

Spain and Portugal

At the 2nd Continental Congress, which document was drafted?

The Declaration of Independence

What new metal was made iconic in the Industrial Revolution because of its strength and flexibility?

Steel

Of the following items, which would be considered a cash crop in the Americas? (makes the most amount of money)

Sugar

Who lead China to its first republic and the end of a 3000 year old dynasty?

Sun Yat-sen

What was given to Moses from God on Mt Sinai for the Jewish people to follow as a code of ethics?

Ten Commandments

The Stamp Act of 1765 made colonist pay taxes to whom for the first time?

The British Crown

What was the MOST important motivator for Henry Tudor (VIII) leaving the Catholic Church?

The Catholic Church would not grant him a divorce

Which of the following most strongly qualifies as a revolutionary act?

The Storming of the Bastille

What is the name of the Treaty that is considered the harshest ever written and a cause of WWII?

Treaty of Versailles

According to Locke, if a government fails its people, its citizens then have the right to revolt.

True

Because of the Four Modernizations under Deng Xiaoping's leadership, China has become one of the most competitive nations in the global market, allowing for private enterprise under one party rule.

True

Confucius taught that humans are unique as they can learn something new everyday.

True

Spanish missions were built to convert the Native Americans to Christianity.

True

If British mercantilism meant you exported more goods than you imported, who were the British wanting to export their goods to the most?

Their colonies

Why was Hernan Cortes welcomed by the Aztecs at first?

They thought he was a God

In historical context, if you were called a Judas, what might that mean?

Traitor

The Crusades opened the eyes of people in Western Europe, realizing the Arab world had surpassed them in many fields such as science, mathematics, literature, architecture, and trade.

True

The Middle Ages are often called the Dark Ages because of a lack of scientific and cultural advancement.

True

The Open Door Policy allowed all imperial (industrialized) powers to have access to trade in all of China.

True

The Renaissance was an era of personal growth and achievement in fields such as art, politics, culture, and music.

True

What is most important for one to do to find relief from suffering according to Buddha?

follow the Middle Way or Eightfold Path

What is one of the main reasons Japan began its endeavor to industrialize?

for fear of being colonized by the West

What must be followed in one's lifetime to reach moksha? Click all that apply:

ahimsa karma dharma

Which is NOT an obligation of a vassal?

attend important events when the Lord asks

What is monotheism?

belief in one God

Which is NOT one of the Catholic churches practices that were being questioned by its church members during the Reformation?

believing Christ is the son of God

What did feudalism replace when the Roman Empire fell?

centralized government

Why did colonist have a problem or issue with paying taxes to Great Britain?

colonist were NOT represented in Britain's Parliament

If someone called you right winger, what political affiliation would that be?

conservative

Which commodity was NOT included in The Columbian Exchange?

technology

What factor was the greatest contributor to the fall of the Mesoamerican civilizations?

disease

Which is NOT one of the 5 basic relationships Confucius believes will uphold the order of society?

employer to employee

In order to have a favorable balance of trade, a country must...

export more than they import

What is expected during the month of Ramadan?

fasting from sunrise to sunset

Which best describes the state of nirvana?

freedom from suffering

How were Louis XVI and his family captured in their attempt to escape?

he was recognized by his distinct profile

What type of sacrifices were common in Mesoamerica compared to the rest of the world?

human

The Great Leap Forward was a policy in China intended to...

increase agriculture and industry

Where was Napoleon first exiled?

island ofElba

What is NOT true about Renaissance art?

it exaggerates an image

The Long March was a turning point for the CCP (Communist Party) because

it was heroic and inspired Chinese citizens to join the Red Army

What commodity is given to a vassal in order to gain his loyalty?

land

Which of the following is NOT an Enlightened idea of the 18th century?

loyalty to the king

Which Mesoamerican civilization developed a counting system based on 0?

mayans

British colonies in N. America were located

on the eastern seaboard or coast

Karl Marx was a theorist that encouraged which group of people to rise up and take control of businesses and capital?

proletariat (workers)

Which was NOT a goal of the Communist Party in China?

set up a democracy

The Middle Passage is the exchange of which commodity (good) overseas?

slaves

The cotton gin increased demand for what commodity (resource)?

slaves

The key to transportation during the Industrial Revolution was the harnessing of the power of...

steam

What is legalism?

strict laws designed to harness man's misdeeds

What problem was Siddhartha trying to solve for the world?

suffering

For Muslims, what is the holy scripture that is considered the word of God and a guide to all things in life?

the Koran

What were the British trying to confiscate from the Continental Army in Concord?

the colonists munitions

What best describes the Jewish Exodus?

the departure and liberation of Jews from Egypt

What is the most important reason Austria and Prussia lent aid to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?

they hoped to stop the Enlightened ideals of the revolution from spreading

Why did Siddhartha's father try to keep him from the Four Sights?

they meant he would leave home to be a redeemer

Which way did most people contract the plaque?

through the air

What is the intent of the Scorched Earth Policy?

to create a barrier between French and Russian troops

Which is NOT one of the reasons for exploration?

to find slaves

Once the Qing dynasty was overthrown, which was NOT one of the 3 goals of the Nationalists under Sun Yat-Sen as he attempted to set up a new government.

to modernize and industrialize China

What was the primary objective of the Committee of Public Safety?

to uncover traitors or those in opposition to the revolution and its ideals

The Eightfold Path, or Middle Way is a guide to living between the extremes of poverty and luxury.

true


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