Unit 3 World History Review

Which group of religions is monotheistic? A. Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism B. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam C. Hinduism, Confucianism, and Buddhism D. Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity

B. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Which of the following illustrates the visual principles of Roman art?

(picture of draw)

What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government? A. The existence of many political parties B. A government under the control of religious leaders C. A written constitution based on the rule of law D. Direct elections for governmental decisions.

religious leaders

Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate? A. All men are equal under the law. B. Fines were preferable to corporal punishment. C. Divisions existed between social classes. D. Violence was always punished with violence.

A. All men are equal under the law.

How did the Hundred Years' War bring change to medieval Europe? A. English and French monarchs increased their powers with new methods of warfare. B. Europeans turned to the Papacy to restore the peace. C. The long conflict led to the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts. D. Armed knights frequently defeated common foot soldiers, strengthening the position of the nobility.

A. English and French monarchs increased their powers with new methods of warfare.

What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contacts to the West African kingdoms? A. They hoped to earn wealth from the gold and salt trade. B. They sought to learn about the technological advances of West Africa. C. They wanted to sell their ivory and tobacco to the peoples of West Africa. D. They desired to learn more about the society and institutions of West Africa.

A. They hoped to earn wealth from the gold and salt trade.

What was an important effect of trade along the Silk Road? A. Roman leaders attempted to invade China. B. An exchange of goods occurred between East Asia and Europe. C. Farming methods in the steppes of Central Asia improved. D. Chinese religions became popular among Romans.

B. An exchange of goods occurred between East Asia and Europe

"Europes largest landowner" "claimed to represent | "Main source of learning" gods will on earth" --- ? --- in western europe" Which phrase best completes the diagram? A. Holy Roman Emperor B. Catholic Church C. Byzantine Emperor D. King of the Franks

B. Catholic Church

Which artistic ideal is demonstrated by the architecture in this building? A. Lofty internal spaces give viewers an other-worldly sense of the divine. B. Elaborate decorations show the power and grandeur of the secular rule. C. Gentle curves echo the beauty of the human form. D. Ideal proportions convey harmony and beauty.

B. Elaborate decorations show the power and grandeur of the secular rule.

Which condition contributed to the development of Confucian thought during the late Zhou dynasty in China? A. Missionaries from India brought new ideas. B. Fighting between nobles encouraged teachings promising greater peace and harmony. C. Chinese rulers believed that people were basically evil and should be treated harshly. D. Contact across the Silk Road encouraged the spread of Confucianism.

B. Fighting between nobles encouraged teachings promising greater peace and harmony.

Which of the following statements best describes Hindu-Muslim interactions in South Asia in the 11th and 12th centuries? A. Large numbers of Hindus were killed by Muslim invaders. B. The Hindu caste system was eliminated from the Subcontinent. C. Most Hindu rulers willingly adopted Islamic beliefs. D. Hindu rulers united the Indian Subcontinent and banned Islamic practices

D. Hindu rulers united the Indian Subcontinent and banned Islamic practices

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a civilization? A. Most people speak the same language. B. Women and men are treated equally. C. Most people are engaged in hunting and gathering. D. Some people are able to read and write.

D. Some people are able to read and write.

Which factor most promoted the spread of ideas and products from the ancient river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the Greeks and Romans? A. disruption in political ties B. trade links C. climate changes D. mountain barriers

D. mountain barriers

The philosophers of ancient Greece were important because they— A. refused to participate in wars against other Greek city-states B. preferred monotheism to polytheism C. promoted the spread of Christianity D. applied human reason to comprehend the world

D. applied human reason to comprehend the world

Hammurabi -> Draco -> Justinian Which statement best summarizes the contributions of the individuals in the diagram above? A. They were great writers and thinkers who advanced the philosophy of individualism. B. They were important contributors to the development of the rule of law. C. They were empire builders who oversaw remarkable technological achievements. D. They were Roman emperors who doubled the size of the territory they inherited.

A. They were great writers and thinkers who advanced the philosophy of individualism.

How did the Great Schism (1378-1417) help bring an end to the Middle Ages in Western Europe? A. It greatly weakened the power and prestige of the Roman Catholic Church. B. It prevented the Papacy from being moved from Rome to Avignon, France. C. It led directly to a massive grain shortage, causing the starvation of millions of peasants. D. It brought large numbers of European peasants under the direct control of the Catholic Church.

A. It greatly weakened the power and prestige of the Roman Catholic Church.

Which religion is NOT correctly paired with its place of origin? A. Judaism - Europe B. Christianity - the Roman Empire C. Confucianism - China D. Islam - Arabia

A. Judaism - Europe

Which factor most contributed to the decline of Rome? A. climate change B. over-reliance on troops recruited from non-Roman peoples C. the decay of Roman engineering skills D. changing patterns of trade

A. climate change

Whose views are reflected in this advice to rulers? A. Hammurabi B. Confucius C. Alexander the Great D. Buddha

B. Confucius

Which classical culture represented a blend of Egyptian, Persian and Greek influences? A. Assyrian B. Hellenistic C. Babylonian D. Spartan

B. Hellenistic

What role did economics play in bringing about political changes after the Neolithic Revolution? A. Rulers were less powerful than when they had been leading nomadic tribes. B. Permanent settlements came under the control of more powerful rulers. C. Stone tools and weapons were used for the very first time. D. Permanent settlements led early farmers to establish the first democracies.

B. Permanent settlements came under the control of more powerful rulers.

Which of the following describes the achievements of Joan of Arc? A. She established a school for noble girls in Paris, where she taught them to read and write. B. She led French troops in battle, rallied support around the heir to the throne, and drove the English from Orleans. C. She led the movement in France for women's sufferage. D. She sailed with Robert de la Salle to the Americas, where she explored the Great Lakes region

B. She led French troops in battle, rallied support around the heir to the throne, and drove the English from Orleans.

How did the followers of Eastern Orthodoxy differ from Roman Catholics? A. They rejected the teachings of the New Testament. B. They saw their Patriarch, not the Pope, as the true head of the Church. C. They built large churches where people could worship together. D. They refused to show images of Jesus, Mary or the Saints in their churches.

B. They saw their Patriarch, not the Pope, as the true head of the Church.

The activities listed above could best be described as— A. citizenship rights B. civic responsibilities C. economic opportunities D. constitutional requirements

B. civic responsibilities

Which factor most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages? A. allegiance to the same political ruler B. common faith in the same religion C. a common vernacular language D. similar climatic and soil conditions for farming

B. common faith in the same religion

"western europe went into a long deep sleep.." Which historical development is described by this quotation? A. the rise of Christianity B. conditions after the fall of Rome C. the spread of the Black Death D. the rise of Islam

B. conditions after the fall of Rome

Archaeological discoveries suggest that— A. the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat B. farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies C. all the continents were settled at the same time D. the wheel was first used in ancient China

B. farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies ?

Which of the following was a common problem for all three of the Eurasian classical empires? A. the total loss of all elements of civilization B. outside invasions by nomadic peoples C. the failure of agricultural systems D. the internal rebellions of peasants

B. outside invasions by nomadic peoples

Which religion became established in West Africa as a result of the gold-salt trade across the Sahara? A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Animism

C. Islam ?

Based on the map, what influence did geography have on the development of ancient Greece? A. It encouraged the rise of monotheism B. It discouraged trade by sea. C. It lead to the formation of independent city-states D. It promoted wheat farming throughout Greece.

C. It lead to the formation of independent city-states

What was an important consequence of the Neolithic Revolution? A. People began manufacturing goods in factories instead of at home. B. In flood plains with fertile soil, rich harvests led to the rise of the first civilizations. C. Stone Age cultures learned how to use tools of wood and stone and how to make fire. D. People following animal herds migrated across the land bridge to Asia.

C. Stone Age cultures learned how to use tools of wood and stone and how to make fire.

(Picture) The scene above was found by archeologists on the wall of a tomb in Egypt. By studying this narrative, archeologists learned important facts about life in ancient Egypt. What might archeologists have learned? A. All social groups in ancient Egypt were treated equally because each made a unique contribution to their society's well-being. B. Egypt was governed by a representative democracy, as shown in the upper right of the wall painting. C. The monarch of ancient Egypt was viewed as more important than the other members of society. D. Egyptians farmers were unable to grow enough food to support urban life.

C. The monarch of ancient Egypt was viewed as more important than the other members of society.

What would someone who supports an oligarchy most likely favor? A. a government ruled by a hereditary king or queen B. a government ruled by a single religious leader C. a government in which power is in the hands of a few people D. a government in which all citizens freely elect their leaders

C. a government in which power is in the hands of a few people

(Picture) The illustration above shows— A. a village in Pre-Columbian central America B. a city during the latter part of the Industrial Revolution C. a manor during the Middle Ages in Western Europe D. a settlement in Japan during the Tokugawa Shogunate

C. a manor during the Middle Ages in Western Europe

What right did King John of England grant to freemen in the Magna Carta in 1215? A. freedom of religion B. free speech C. trial by jury D. prohibition of torture

C. trial by jury