Semester Exam A- Honors
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
