WH Final Study Guide II

1.

1 point

Which of the following best illustrates the difference in the eras of Diocletian and Constantine?

Constantine, unlike Diocletian, welcomed groups of people from central Europe and Asia.

Diocletian, unlike Constantine, was a supporter of Christianity.

Diocletian divided the empire into two halves and Constantine reunited the two halves.

Constantine invaded many new lands to enlarge the empire while Diocletian wanted the empire smaller.

2.

1 point

In what way was the maya writing system similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics?

They used symbols to represent both objects and sounds.

They did not record historical events.

Only symbols of animals were used.

They did not have symbols for sounds.

3.

1 point

Whose rule in Spain ended in 1002?

Muslim Moors'

Jewish elders'

the pope's

the French king's

4.

1 point

What was the MOST important difference between Muhammad's teachings and the beliefs of other Arabs?

Muhammad taught that there was only one God.

Muhammad taught that there were many gods and goddesses.

Muhammad taught that should make pilgrimages to Kaaba.

Muhammad taught that people should be kind to the poor

5.

1 point

Which of the following BEST describes the method of gaining scientific knowledge?

struggle, revolution achievement

logic, humanism, alchemy

art, observation, education

observations, facts, theories

6.

1 point

For what purpose was the temple in the city of Palenque built?

to mark the anniversary of the kings' marriage

to mark the independence of the Maya kingdom

to be the main temple of the Maya religion

to record achievements of the king Pacal

7.

1 point

The geography and climates of northern and southern Europe caused

both areas to develop similar ways of life.

each area to build cities on islands for protection.

each area to develop a different ways of life.

both areas to develop a feudal system.

8.

1 point

Northern European artists were known for all of the following EXCEPT.

the use of oil paint.

lifelike detail in painting plants and animals.

the use of classical Greek and Roman figures as the models for people.

scenes that showed the everyday lives of workers and farmers.

9.

1 point

Which event occurred FIRST?

The Mongol dynasty takes over China and makes the roads safer.

Marco Polo and his family travel from Venice to China.

Marco Polo visits India and Southeast Asia.

Kublai Khan appoints Marco Polo to be a government official.

10.

1 point

Unlike the emperor of the western empire, the Byzantine emperor

worked in partnership with the pope.

was head of the church as well as the political ruler.

held only ceremonial powers and not political power.

was elected by a council of citizens.

11.

1 point

Historians must be careful to avoid

bias

myths

legends

revisions

12.

1 point

Which of the following was the key reason the Mughal Empire collapsed?

It expanded so much that the emperors could no longer rule effectively.

It was attacked by both the Ottoman and Safavid empires.

Its tolerant religious policies were changed and the people revolted.

Its emperors spent too much money building great monuments.

13.

1 point

How did Ghana's kings govern such a large empire?

They allowed people in other territories to choose their own leaders.

The used the army to maintain order and police the people.

All Citizens went to special schools to learn how to be good citizens.

They delegated power to governors, who then answered only to the king.

14.

1 point

All of the following are rules described in the Qur'an EXCEPT

Muslims may not drink alcohol.

Muslims must ignore the hadith.

Muslims may not eat pork.

Muslims must was before praying.

15.

1 point

What started the Hundred Years' War?

The pope had a fight with the king of France.

Muslims invaded Europe.

The King of England invaded France.

The Holy Roman Empire split.

16.

1 point

Which activity helped spread the plague?

fishing

trading

farming

praying

17.

1 point

Which of the following describes life in Spain before Catholic rulers came to power?

Jesuits set up schools all over Spain

Spain colonized many parts of the world, including the Americas.

Grenada passed from Muslim control to Catholic control

Catholics, Jews, and Muslims lived peacefully together.

18.

1 point

How is Noh differ from earlier forms of Japanese drama?

It included acrobatics.

It was more humorous.

It was more serious.

It did not include music.

19.

1 point

What was the one effect of European exploration of the Americas?

Catholics and Protestants in Europe resolved their differences.

Europeans adopted the religion of Native Americans.

Only missionaries were sent to explore new lands.

Europeans brought their religions to the Americas.

20.

1 point

Which list of Niger River regions is in order from MOST rainfall to LEAST?

rain forest, Sahael, savannah, Sahara

rain forest, savannah, Sahel, Sahara

Sahel, rain forest, savannah, Sahara

Sahel, savannah, rain forest, Sahara

21.

1 point

How did the British parliament react to Franklin's "taxation without representation" argument? (17.2.3)

Parliament asked Franklin to be the official representative of the colonies.

Parliament increased the taxes Franklin was protesting.

Parliament repealed, or cancled the Stamp Act.

Parliament put Franklin in jail and charged him with treason.

22.

1 point

Ar-Razi

led the spiritual movement known as Sufism.

improved the astrolabe.

discovered how to diagnose and treat smallpox.

gathered information to make new maps.

23.

1 point

Who led desert caravans through the Sahara?

the Berbers

the Turks

the Romans

the Nok

24.

1 point

Which two factors contributed most to the survival of early West African Villages?

religion and culture.

farming and geography

work and family

technology and natural resources

25.

1 point

The result of an action or occurrence is referred to as

an effect

an event

an artifact

a cause

26.

1 point

The printing press affected the spread of ideas during the Renaissance the same way that

the Internet affects the spread of ideas today.

the cellular phone affects the spread of ideas today.

e-mail allows people to exchange ideas today.

digital photographs affect the spread of ideas today.