T008a TEST: Byzantine Empire Islam the Middle Ages 3/12/2015
Name: ______DUE: MON. 17 MARCH 2014
TEST: Byzantine Empire Islam Middle Ages Global History 1 H
1. Which statement about the Islamic Golden Age is a fact rather than an opinion?
(1) Islamic medicine was more advanced than Chinese medicine.
(2) Poetry and literature were more important fields of study for Muslims than was mathematics.
(3) Knowledge of astronomy was used by Muslims to fulfill religious obligations.
(4) Islamic philosophies relied less on Greek philosophical masters than on Indian philosophical masters.
[ REGENTS: January 2014 ]
2. In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
(1) from Europe to the Americas
(2) from Africa to Southeast Asia
(3) from Asia to Europe
(4) from the Americas to Asia [ REGENTS: January 2014 ]
3. The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with
(1) using child labor in factories
(2) domesticating plants and animals
(3) learning to control fire
(4) developing iron technology [ REGENTS: January 2014 ]
4. The strategic location of the Byzantine Empire allowed control of the key trade routes between the
(1) South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca
(2) Caspian Sea and the Indian Ocean
(3) North Sea and the English Channel
(4) Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea [ REGENTS: August 2013 ]
5. Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact?
(1) Samurai were expected to follow a code of conduct known as bushido.
(2) A rigid social hierarchy led to limited social mobility.
(3) The Tokugawa period was probably the most peaceful period.
(4) The shogun was the supreme military leader. [ REGENTS: August 2013 ]
6. The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
(1) provide followers with a guide for living
(2) establish systems of justice
(3) establish distinctions between social classes
(4) provide regulations for government workers [ REGENTS: June 2013 ]
7. Which event marked the rise in power of the Ottoman Empire in 1453?
(1) birth of Muhammad (3) conquest of Constantinople
(2) siege of Vienna (4) death of Saladin [ REGENTS: June 2013 ]
• Fasting during Ramadan
• Praying five times each day
• Giving charity to the poor
8. Followers of which religion engage in these practices?
(1) Christianity (2) Islam (3) Buddhism (4) Judaism
[ REGENTS: January 2013 ]
9. Which achievements are most closely associated with the Golden Age of Islamic culture?
(1) mosques, medical books, and algebra
(2) gunpowder, pagodas, and silk
(3) aqueducts, roads, and polytheistic temples
(4) columns, theory of a sun-centered universe, and democracy
[ REGENTS: January 2013 ]
10. What was a direct result of the Black Death in Europe?
(1) People fled to America by car.
(2) A shortage of workers developed.
(3) Food crops had to be imported (brought in) from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Peru.
(4) German states dominated trade in the eastern Mediterranean.
[ REGENTS: January 2013 ]
Base your answers to questions 11 and 12 on the art work below and on your knowledge of social studies.
11. Which economic system is most closely associated with the activities shown in this art work?
(1) manorialism (2) communism (3) capitalism (4) socialism
[ REGENTS: January 2013 ]
12. With which historical setting is this art work most closely associated?
(1) Japan—Tokugawa shogunate (3) Middle East—Ottoman Empire
(2) Western Europe—Middle Ages (4) India—Mughal Empire [ REGENTS: January 2013 ]
“In class WARM UP” QUESTIONS
13. What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
1. preservation of Greek and Roman culture 3. construction of the pyramids
2. expansion of equal rights 4. invention of writing
14. The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
1. nirvana 2. monotheism 3. reincarnation 4. animism
15. The Five Pillars of Faith of Islam, the Ten Commandments of Judaism and Christianity, and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism are similar in that they all
1. were set forth by the founder of the particular religion
2. offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings
3. serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
4. indicate exactly how to achieve salvation
16. The Hejira, Mohammed’s journey from Mecca to Medina in AD 622, it important to Muslims because the journey
1. resulted in Mohammed’s early death
2. ended Mohammed’s attempts to spread Islam throughout Arabia
3. established Byzantine rule throughout the region
4. signified the establishment of the Islamic faith
17. Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
1. refraining from eating meat on Fridays 3. praying five times a day
2. following the Eightfold Path 4. worshipping many gods
18. The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
1. cultural isolation 3. stable governments
2. command economies 4. distinct social classes
19. One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent and Akbar the Great are similar is that they both brought about periods of
1. political stability and religious tolerance 3. religious conquest and persecution
2. isolationism and cultural stagnation 4. modernization and political disunity
20. The Ottomans were a strong trading empire through the mid-1600s because they
1. controlled access to the eastern Mediterranean Sea 3. had the most powerful navy in the world
2. dominated West African caravan routes 4. conquered most of Asia
21. Which development was an important contribution of Muslim culture to civilization?
1. equal distribution of land 3. adoption of a polytheistic religion
2. advances in sciences and mathematics 4. the principle of the separation of church and state
22. Which statement concerning the Islamic world is most accurate?
1. Religious unity had led to political unity among Islamic nations.
2. The only Islamic nations of the world are found in the Middle East.
3. All Islamic nations are totally committed to the destruction of Israel.
4. Significant religious and political differences exist among Islamic sects.
23. Which effect did the Mughals have on India during their rule?
1. Parliamentary republics were established.
2. India became unified under one language.
3. Muslim culture dominated in parts of India.
4. Hinduism became the dominant religion in Northern India.
24. Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe
during the Middle Ages?
1. The Church encouraged individuals to questions authority.
2. Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.
3. The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
4. The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
25. Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
1. Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
2. Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
3. Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
4. Unified national court systems were developed.
26. “All things were under his domain . . . its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.”
Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?
1. the guild 2. knighthood 3. the Church 4. the nation-state
27. Feudalism served a useful purpose during the early Middle Ages because it
1. encouraged universal education 3. eliminated warfare
2. provided protection and social order 4. created jobs in industry
“Review for Test” QUESTIONS
28. Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
(1) the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
(2) it was a religious center for Muslims
(3) its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
(4) it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
29. In a feudal society, wealth is based mainly on
1. owning land. 3. possessing abundant raw materials.
2. making a profit. 4. investing in businesses.
30. Which was a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan?
1. The middle class acquired more power than any other class did.
2. Political power was held by a strong centralized government.
3. The army encouraged strong nationalistic feelings among the people.
4. All the people knew their roles in a rigid class system.
31. Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
1. The Church encouraged individuals to questions authority.
2. Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.
3. The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
4. The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
32. The feudal period in medieval Europe was characterized by
1. peace and prosperity. 3. an absence of strong national governments.
2. the weakening of the Catholic Church. 4. much trade between nations.
33. In Japanese history, what was the impact of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1600-1854)?
1. Japan adopted an isolationist policy.
2. Contact with Western nations encouraged Japan to industrialize.
3. Chinese influence on Japanese literature and art was limited.
4. Japan adopted a feudal society.
34. Japanese isolationism during the Tokugawa Shogunate was helped by
1. Japan's geographic location 3. Japan's wealth & poverty
2. Japanese selective cultural adaptation 4. constant invasions by the Seljuk Turks
35. In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
1. the strengthening of the feudal system 3. the adoption of Islamic religious practices
2. an increased demand for goods from the East 4. increased European isolation
36. A major result of the Crusades was the
1. conversion of the majority of Europeans to Protestantism.
2. weakening of the power of the middle class in Europe.
3. growth of trade between Europe and Asia
4. development of feudalism in Europe.
37. The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
1. established a class structure for society 3. consist of prayers for salvation
2. are guidelines for living 4. promise a happy and easy life
38. The city of Jerusalem is important because it
1. serves as the financial center of the Middle East
2. is a major port for Israel
3. has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
4. has become the center of industrial development for Palestinian Arabs
39. The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
1. attempts to colonize North America
2. frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
3. advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
4. policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
40. Which of the following two (2) items are against Islamic dietary laws?
1. alcohol & pork 3. milk & meat from cows
2. tea & bread 4. soda & fish
CASTLE LEARNING QUESTIONS
Base your answer on the illustration and on your knowledge of social studies.
41. The illustration represents a society based on
1. social class
2. educational achievement
3. accumulated wealth
4. political ability
42. This illustration suggests that the European feudal system was
1. designed to promote political and economic equality
2. controlled by a powerful middle class
3. intended to provide opportunities for social mobility
4. supported by the labor of the peasants
43. Which political system is associated with the social stratification system shown in the illustration?
1. fascism
2. feudalism
3. communism
4. socialism
44. In both Europe and Japan, the major reason for the development of the political system shown in the illustration was to
1. eliminate the need for a legal system
2. increase trade and manufacturing in the region
3. consolidate the political power of religious leaders
4. provide order during a period of weak central governments
“The…relationship was essentially a contract between lord and vassal which was defined and enforced by mutual agreement...It was assumed that lord and vassal had a common interest: the welfare of the fief.”
– Sidney Painter
45. Which political system is described in this quotation?
1. pure democracy
2. absolute monarchy
3. feudalism
4. fascism
Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social studies.
46. Most economic activities on this feudal manor were related to
1. guilds
2. industry
3. banking
4. agriculture
47. Which political system is best described in the outline below?
I.______
A. Decentralized government
B. Based on loyalty and service
C. Code of chivalry
D. Military elite
1. Oligarchy
2. Absolutism
3. Feudalism
4. Democracy
“The barbarians sacked towns and villages.
They burned down the churches and departed with a crowd of captives.”
48. The passage describes conditions in areas of Europe during the 9th century.
Which was a result of the conditions it describe?
1. Treaties with the barbarians eventually led to their withdrawal.
2. National armies were formed to combat the barbarians.
3. Nations joined together for collective security.
4. Individuals surrendered many of their rights to local lords in return for protection.
49. Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
1. Muslim control of Jerusalem ended.
2. Feudalism began in western Europe.
3. Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew.
4. Christians and Muslims achieved a lasting peace.
“The…relationship was essentially a contract between lord and vassal which was defined and enforced by mutual agreement...It was assumed that lord and vassal had a common interest: the welfare of the fief.”
– Sidney Painter
50. Which political system is described in this quotation?
1. pure democracy
2. absolute monarchy
3. feudalism
4. fascism
OLD QUESTIONS
51. The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads
are examples of
1. cultural diffusion 2. self-sufficiency 3. ethnocentrism 4. desertification