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Final Exam-1st Semester
Study Guide
Chapter 5-Classical Greece
Vocabulary:
Aristotle
Homer
1. How would one describe the Greek military formation Phalanx?
2. What were the main focuses of an Athenian education?
3. What major event began when young Spartan and Athenian boys turned 7 years old?
4. What was unique about history during the Dorian Age?
5. What were Pericles’ three goals for Athens?
6. What were Greek sculptures designed to show?
7. What did the Spartan’s value over formal education?
World Religions: (Ch 3.2, 3.4, 6.3, 10)
Vocabulary:
Siddhartha Gautama
Karma
1. Which holy city do Muslims, Christians, and Jew share?
2. Which religious book is considered holy only when written in Arabic?
3. What does it mean if someone is polytheistic or monotheistic?
4. How old was Jesus when he began his public ministry?
5. Which literary work do Muslims consider to be the best example of poetry and writing?
6. What is the Hebrew holy book called?
7. What were the men who followed Jesus called?
8. Who made the very first covenant between himself and God?
9. How many times a day are Muslims called to prayer?
Chapter 11-The Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact
Vocabulary:
Empress Theodora
The Pope
Genghis Khan
Bubonic Plague
Hagia Sophia
1. What was the uniform code called that Justinian used to govern his empire?
2. When the Abbasids bought Turkish slaves what jobs did they usually perform?
3. What were the four aspects of the Justinian Code and what were their purposes?
4. What was the goal of the Nika Rebellion? How many protestors died during the rebellion?
5. Which two leaders reached the compromise where the Muslims were allowed to keep Jerusalem?
6. Which major empire emerged out of ruins of the Mongol Empire?
7. What political duties did the Empress Theodora hold?
Chapter 13: European Middle Ages
Vocabulary:
Troubadour
Cannon Law
Tournaments
Chivalry
Noble Woman
Benedict
Monasteries
Illuminated Manuscripts
Charlemagne
1. Who serves as the head of the Catholic Church?
2. Who was located at the top of the Feudal System?
3. What was the purpose of epic poetry?
4. What were the qualities of an Ideal Knight?
Chapter 13: European Middle Ages (Cont)
5. Who were the three masters a chivalrous knight was required to serve?
6. What were Troubadours best known for?
Chapter 14: The Formation of Western Europe
Vocabulary:
Sacraments
1. During which crusade did Saladin take control of Jerusalem?
2. Following her capture by the English what happened to Joan of Arc?
3. During what period in history was Western Europe considered in the “Dark Ages”?
4. What was the most significant change in banking during the Middle Ages?
5. Which event marked the end of the Middle Ages?
6. During which crusade did the Christians capture Jerusalem?
7. What were some of the advantages of using the three fields system?
8. What effects did the Black Plague have on Europe?
9. What was the biggest change in warfare developed during the Hundred Years’ War?
Chapter 17: European Renaissance and Reformation:
Vocabulary:
Renaissance
95 Theses
Vernacular
Protestants
Perspective
1. What is Leonardo da Vinci best known for creating?
2. Who brought Protestantism back to England by creating the Anglican Church?
3. Who invented the printing press?
Chapter 17: European Renaissance and Reformation: (Cont)
4. How did the Medici Family make their fortune?
5. What was the first book produced on the modern printing press?
6. What were the major restrictions placed on Catholic priests?
7. What doctrines were agreed upon during the Council of Trent?
8. What was the Greek translation for Utopia?
9. What was someone called if they financially supported the arts?
10. Why did King Henry divorce his 1st wife?
11. What were some of the main teachings of Martin Luther?
Chapter 18: The Muslim World Expands
1. Which religion did Ghazis fight to protect and expand?
2. Where did the Mughals come from?
3. Who were the Janissaries and how many soldiers served under the sultan?
4. Who was the Taj Mahal built to honor?
5. Which Ottoman leader renamed Constantinople Istanbul?
Chapter 20: The Atlantic World
(Vocabulary Only)
Vocabulary:
Conquistadors
Triangular Trade
Encomienda
Colonies
Atlantic Slave Trade
Fur Trade
The Columbian Exchange
Capitalism