Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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As part of the Magna Carta, England’s Parliament had the power to

A
approve or reject the king’s proposals.
B
pass legislation so long as the king approved it.
C
choose a new king if it was dissatisfied with the monarch’s actions.
D
pass legislation even if the king did not like it.
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How did the Mongolian conquest of Persia affect that region’s culture?

A
The Mongolian conquest of Persia brought about a golden age, which was a peak period of Islamic literature, philosophy, medicine, and art.
B
The Mongolian conquest of Persia ended a golden age, which was a peak period of Islamic literature, philosophy, medicine, and art.
C
The Mongolian conquest of Persia resulted in the Mongols adopting a Persian style of artwork and architecture.
D
The Mongolian conquest of Persia resulted in the Mongols adopting a Persian style of dress and celebration.
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What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

A
The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of interpretations of the Torah.
B
The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.
C
The Torah means “study”; the Talmud means “the Five Books of Moses.”
D
The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.
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In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire?

A
Both were based on cooperation between rich and poor.
B
Both emphasized education for all.
C
Both centralized the European government.
D
Both provided structure to people’s lives.
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How much of Europe’s population died from the plague in the 1300s?

A
20–30 percent
B
30–50 percent
C
60-70 percent
D
50–60 percent
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The Ottoman Empire grew and expanded after it conquered the

A
Mughal Empire.
B
Byzantine Empire.
C
Gupta Empire.
D
Roman Empire.
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Which explains why sultan Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire was called “Suleiman the Magnificent?”

A
He created Istanbul during the early part of the Empire’s history.
B
He oversaw advances during a peak in the Empire’s history.
C
He built the Taj Mahal during a peak in the Empire’s history.
D
He conquered India during the early part of the Empire’s history.
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Besides isolationism, what is another reason why Imperial China limited trade?

A
Europeans valued their goods at much higher than their actual worth.
B
China wanted to prevent its ports from being polluted by foreign ships.
C
China feared Christian evangelism was harming Confucian tradition.
D
Europeans continued to produce porcelain, tea, and silk in excess.
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Because of the Great Schism, the Church in medieval society lost

A
domination of education.
B
support of the emperor.
C
political and cultural influence.
D
income from lay investiture.
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Government positions under Hongwu were filled by

A
appointment.
B
election.
C
civil service exams.
D
officers in the military.
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Which leader was defeated by Francisco Pizarro?

A
Bartolomé
B
Montezuma
C
Cortés
D
Atahualpa
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Which is the most likely reason for the downfall of the Old Kingdom?

A
conspiratorial plots within the royal court
B
an overly centralized government
C
the pharaoh's loss of power
D
foreign invasions
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The picture is of a man and a giraffe.

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A
The giraffe towering over the man represented the emperor’s authoritarian rule.
B
The man leading the giraffe represents the emperor leading the huge territory of China.
C
The giraffe, brought back from Africa, represents the emperor’s trade with the outside world.
D
The man pulling on the leash represents the emperor’s demand that foreigners kowtow to him.
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Ideas and principles about what is right and good are known as .

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The Roman Empire created the world’s first

A
irrigation system.
B
network of roads.
C
system of writing.
D
firefighting brigades.
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The main form of West African government was

A
democracy.
B
bureaucracy.
C
aristocracy.
D
autocracy.
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The first work of Greek literature to be written down was

A
The Odyssey.
B
The Iliad.
C
the myth.
D
the legend.

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