How did the monarchs of the time expand royal power?

By increasing the royal authority

By giving more power to the nobles

How did Africa's geographic features influence cultural development on the continent?

They acted as barriers or highways to easy movement of people, goods, and ideas.

They had no significant impact on cultural development.

They only influenced the movement of goods, not people.

They made it difficult for any form of trade to occur.

What was the Bantu Migration and how did desertification of the Sahara lead to it?

The Bantu Migration was a movement of people due to the drying out of the Sahara, leading them to spread skills in farming, ironworking, and domesticating animals.

The Bantu Migration was a movement of people due to flooding in the Sahara, leading them to spread skills in fishing and boat making.

The Bantu Migration was a movement of people due to volcanic eruptions in the Sahara, leading them to spread skills in mining and metalworking.

The Bantu Migration was a movement of people due to earthquakes in the Sahara, leading them to spread skills in construction and architecture.

Why would Rome want to defeat Carthage, and what would it bring them?

Defeating Carthage would gain Rome new territory and soldiers.

Defeating Carthage would gain Rome new technology and resources.

Defeating Carthage would gain Rome new allies and trade routes.

Defeating Carthage would gain Rome new cultural practices and traditions.

How did the growth of agriculture lead to an increase in trade?

It created a crop surplus, allowing people to trade for other goods and resources.

It decreased the need for trade as people became self-sufficient.

It led to the development of new trade routes over land.

It caused a decline in trade as people focused more on farming.

Describe the history and impact of Islam in Africa.

Islam spread throughout Northern Africa, leading to the dominance of Arabic and many people converting to Islam.

Islam had no significant impact on Northern Africa.

Islam spread throughout Southern Africa, leading to the dominance of Swahili and many people converting to Christianity.

Islam spread throughout Eastern Africa, leading to the dominance of Amharic and many people converting to Hinduism.

Explain why gold and salt were incredibly valuable commodities in ancient Africa.

Salt was used to preserve food and gold was traded for salt.

Gold was used to preserve food and salt was traded for gold.

Both gold and salt were used as currency.

Neither gold nor salt had significant value in ancient Africa.

Describe the key features of the Ghana trading empire.

Ruled West Africa from 830 to 1235 CE, iron swords helped them conquer, and they taxed all goods.

Ruled East Africa from 830 to 1235 CE, bronze swords helped them conquer, and they taxed all goods.

Ruled North Africa from 830 to 1235 CE, iron swords helped them conquer, and they did not tax any goods.

Ruled South Africa from 830 to 1235 CE, bronze swords helped them conquer, and they did not tax any goods.

Describe the key features of the Mali trading empire.

Dominated from the 9th through the 16th centuries, extended from the heart of Africa to the Atlantic Coast, and Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca drained the economy.

Dominated from the 9th through the 16th centuries, extended from the heart of Africa to the Indian Ocean, and Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca boosted the economy.

Dominated from the 9th through the 16th centuries, extended from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, and Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca had no impact on the economy.

Dominated from the 9th through the 16th centuries, extended from the heart of Africa to the Red Sea, and Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca drained the economy.

Describe the key features of the Songhai trading empire.

Mid-14th century leaders took control of what remained of the Mali empire, 1620 the empire fragmented into smaller states, and Muhammed Ture was one of their famous leaders.

Mid-14th century leaders took control of what remained of the Ghana empire, 1620 the empire fragmented into smaller states, and Muhammed Ture was one of their famous leaders.

Mid-14th century leaders took control of what remained of the Axum empire, 1620 the empire fragmented into smaller states, and Muhammed Ture was one of their famous leaders.

Mid-14th century leaders took control of what remained of the Nubia empire, 1620 the empire fragmented into smaller states, and Muhammed Ture was one of their famous leaders.

Describe Axum's relationship with Christianity and its impact on the strength and stability of Axum.

Christianity strengthened ties between Axum, North Africa, and the Mediterranean world, but Islam later isolated Axum.

Christianity weakened ties between Axum, North Africa, and the Mediterranean world, but Islam later strengthened Axum.

Christianity had no impact on Axum's ties with North Africa and the Mediterranean world.

Christianity isolated Axum from North Africa and the Mediterranean world from the beginning.

Describe the history and connection of Egypt and Nubia.

Trade led to contact and rivalry, with Nubia under Egyptian control for almost 500 years, and Nubians adopting many Egyptian traditions.

Trade led to contact and cooperation, with Nubia under Egyptian control for almost 500 years, and Egyptians adopting many Nubian traditions.

Trade led to isolation, with Nubia never under Egyptian control, and Nubians adopting many Egyptian traditions.

Trade led to isolation, with Egypt never under Nubian control, and Egyptians adopting many Nubian traditions.

What was the Renaissance? What classical cultures were brought back to the forefront during this time?

The revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries.

The beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

The start of the Enlightenment period.

How did Humanism impact the Renaissance?

It represented a new way of thinking in which people began to question the world around them.

It led to the decline of scientific research.

It caused the fall of the Roman Empire.

It resulted in the spread of feudalism.

How was the printing press vital to the Renaissance? What did it do for the people of the time period?

Books printed with moveable metal type were cheaper.

It led to the decline of literacy rates.

It caused the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

It resulted in the spread of the Black Death.

What were some of the grievances brought against the Catholic Church that would lead to the Protestant Reformation?

Sale of indulgences, simony, nepotism.

The decline of the Byzantine Empire.

What role did Martin Luther play in the Protestant Reformation?

He was the head of the early Protestant Reformation.

He was the Pope during the Reformation.

He was a king who opposed the Reformation.

He was a scientist who supported the Catholic Church.

Describe John Calvin & the religion he founded (some of their basic beliefs).

John Calvin was part of the Protestant Reformation and preached the concept of Predestination.

John Calvin was a Catholic priest who opposed the Reformation.

John Calvin was a scientist who supported the Catholic Church.

John Calvin was a king who opposed the Reformation.

Describe the steps taken by Henry VIII to change the face of religion in England during the Reformation.

Henry VIII began by seeking a divorce from his current wife in 1527 - but Catholic law did not permit divorce.

Henry VIII supported the Catholic Church and opposed the Reformation.

Henry VIII was a scientist who supported the Catholic Church.

Henry VIII was a king who opposed the Reformation.

What aspects of Catholicism were reaffirmed by the Council of Trent?

The necessity of both faith & good works for salvation.

The decline of the Roman Empire.

The rise of the Byzantine Empire.

What decisions were made regarding the practices of the Catholic Church by the Council of Trent?

Indulgences were reaffirmed as a method to gain salvation, but the sale of indulgences was forbidden.

The decline of the Byzantine Empire.

What was the Scientific Revolution?

A series of events that marked the emergence of modern science during the early modern period.

A period of religious reform in Europe.

The overthrow of the Catholic King James II.

The creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism.

What was the Protestant Reformation and what impact did it have on history?

A religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s.

A series of events that marked the emergence of modern science.

The establishment of the English Bill of Rights.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada.

What led to the rise of absolute monarchies?

The Protestant Reformation and the weakening of the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada.

The establishment of the English Bill of Rights.

Who was Louis XIV and how was his reign characterized during the Age of Absolutism?

He was the epitome of absolutism and his reign was characterized by massive amounts of spending on his life at Versailles.

He was the leader of the Commonwealth.

He was the king of Spain during the 1500s.

He was a Protestant leader who overthrew the Catholic King James II.

Who was Oliver Cromwell and what did he do as the leader of the Commonwealth?

He took over England after the English Civil War and brutally crushed those who opposed him.

He ruled Spain and led the country to become the first modern European power.

He was a French king who imitated Louis XIV.

He was a Dutch leader who replaced King James II.

What was the English Bill of Rights and what did it protect?

A set of laws passed in 1689 that ensured the superiority of Parliament over the monarchy.

A set of laws that established the Protestant Reformation.

A series of events that marked the emergence of modern science.

A religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s.

What is a limited monarchy?

A monarchy with a constitution and/or legislative body that limits the monarch's powers.

A monarchy with total authority.

A monarchy that emerged during the Scientific Revolution.

A monarchy that was established by the English Bill of Rights.

How did the Glorious Revolution influence political thinkers and leaders of the American Revolution?

It involved the overthrow of the Catholic King James II and led people to see the need for the protection of citizens' rights.

It marked the emergence of modern science.

It was a religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s.

It was a period of religious warfare that plagued much of Europe.

What was the outcome for the German-speaking states during the Reformation?

They were allowed to decide their own religious alignment.

They were unified under a single religion.

They were divided into smaller states.

They were forced to adopt Protestantism.

What was the significance of the Thirty Years' War in relation to the Enlightenment?

It provided the basis under which the Enlightenment blossomed.

It led to the unification of Europe.

It ended religious conflicts in Europe.

It resulted in the creation of the European Union.

How did Peter the Great help modernize Russia?

He set out on a tour of Europe to learn more about western European ways.

He reformed the Russian military.

He established a new legal system.

How did Catherine the Great help modernize Russia?

She reorganized provincial government, codified laws, and started state-sponsored education for boys and girls.

She expanded Russian territory.

She improved the Russian economy.

She established a new constitution.

SP 24 WH Final Exam Review: 82-Question Practice Test

82 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who gained support of the Pope, raised an army, sailed across the English Channel, and conquered England?

King John

William the Conqueror

Henry II

Edward I

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Common Law?

A set of religious laws

Legal system applied to all of England

A type of military code

A collection of royal decrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was forced into signing the Magna Carta due to upsetting his own nobles with taxes and other abuses of power?

William the Conqueror

Henry II

King John

Edward I

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Magna Carta help shape?

The English military

The English government

The English economy

The English church

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the idea behind the Due Process of Law as presented in the Magna Carta?

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What does Habeas Corpus ensure?

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What was the group that would later become the legislature for England, starting as the Great Council in keeping with the Magna Carta?

The Crusades

The Reconquista

Parliament

The Inquisition

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SP 24 WH Final Exam Review

Who gained support of the Pope, raised an army, sailed across the English Channel, and conquered England?

What is Common Law?

Who was forced into signing the Magna Carta due to upsetting his own nobles with taxes and other abuses of power?

What did the Magna Carta help shape?

What is the idea behind the Due Process of Law as presented in the Magna Carta?

What does Habeas Corpus ensure?

What was the group that would later become the legislature for England, starting as the Great Council in keeping with the Magna Carta?

What were the Crusades?

What was the Reconquista?

What was the Inquisition?

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