Mr. Fetzner / History 9 NAME: _____________________________

GLOBAL 9 FINAL EXAM REVIEW – DAY 3 & 4Day 1: June 4th – start DAY 1 & 2 MC Review Qs 1-40 in class – finish Q 41-91 due June 5th

Day 2: June 5th Group review in class – for Homework – MC Review Day 3 & 4 Q 1-40 due June 6th – NOT graded – group game practice!Day 3: June 6th Group review in class – for Homework – MC Review Day 3 & 4 Q 41-80 due June 6th – NOT graded – group game practice!Day 4: June 7th Group Review in class

Each Review day will consist of playing a group game based on a series of Multiple Choice questions given the day before for practice homework. Students will earn 4 th quarter bonus points as incentive to prepare and do the practice questions. Each set of questions will review key concepts and vocabulary that will be on the final exam – the exam covers all materials since September!

ATTENTION!! THE GLOBAL 9 EXAM is given on 2 days depending on which period you have History!

On June 8th – Periods 2 & 4 take the exam.On June 11th – Period 7 & 9 takes the exam.

Directions for this booklet of practice questions:1. Do as many questions as possible during class and finish for

homework. 2. Hand in the scantron to Mr. F when finished and it will be

corrected and given back to you (this will provide you with a key). 3. The corrected scantron will show the questions you answered

incorrectly and allow you to identify weaknesses in your knowledge of Global History.

4. Review the questions & content associated with your weaknesses (STUDY!!). Study your review materials

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Directions: Answer each of the questions below to the best of your ability. This is intended to find out where you are weak and give you a review of the key concepts. It is NOT graded. Be sure to transfer your answers to the scantron sheet when finished.

The European Middle Ages (Ch 13 & 14)

1. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

a) the manor system and the importance of land ownership b) absolute monarchies and strong central governments c) decreased emphasis on religion in daily life d) extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

2. Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?

a) free market b) socialism c) manorialism d) command

3. Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by the above statement?

a) the Guild b) Knighthood c) the Church d) the nation-state

4. A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades (1096–1291) was to

a) establish Christianity in western Europe b) capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers c) unite warring Arab peoples d) strengthen English dominance in the Arab world

5. In the later middle ages, urbanization served to

a) weaken the traditional feudal system b) strengthened the influence of the extended family system c) discouraged economic growth d) promoted population growth

6. The West African kingdom of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of a) oil and coal c) timber and fishb) gold and salt d) sugar and ivory

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“All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.”

7. Buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals in Western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each society’s

a) imperialistic attitudes b) cultural values c) belief in democracy d) rigid social structure

9. Feudal societies are generally characterized by

a) an emphasis on social order b) a representative government c) many economic opportunities d) the protection of political rights

10. In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was

a) the strengthening of the feudal system b) the adoption of Islamic religious practices c) an increased demand for goods from the East d) increased European isolation

11. The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with

a) human scientific achievements b) religious themes c) materialism d) classic Greek and Roman subjects

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8. The Graph on the left shows the Life Expectance in Medieval England from 1276-1375. The principle cause of the trend shown in the graph was

a) The Crusadesb) Warc) Diseased) immigration

12. What were two indirect results of the Crusades?

a) trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened b) trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was strengthened c) trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened d) trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened

13. In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the

a) central government in Rome b) military alliance between France and Germany c) federation of the craft guilds d) Roman Catholic Church

14. In European feudal society, an individual’s social status was generally determined by

a) birth b) education and training c) individual abilities d) marriage

15. One similarity between the decline of the Roman Empire and the fall of the Zhou Dynasty was that both initially led to

a) improved economic conditions b) democratically elected governments c) political chaos and decentralization of government d) major accomplishments in art, science, and technology

16. The Crusades have been called “history’s most successful failures.” Which statement best explains this expression?

a) The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes in Europe.

b) Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring about democratic reforms. c) The Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire

d) The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries

17. This quotation best describes the

a) Renaissance b) decline of the Roman Empire c) Crusades d) rise of Christianity

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“Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep…time was when learning was only found in the religious orders…learning has passed to secular princes and peers.”

Renaissance and Reformation

18. One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had

a) a wealthy class that invested in the arts b) a socialist for of government c) limited contact with the Byzantine Empire d) a shrinking middle class

19. European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance

a) the Church was no longer influential b) the emphasis on individual worth increased c) economic activity declined d) art no longer contained religious themes

20. Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

a) leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals b) leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance c) leaders should listen to the desires of the people d) elected leaders should be fair and good

21. Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

a) the philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church b) art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes c) nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declines d) the feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure

22. The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were

a) supported by the working class b) limited to Italy, France, and Germany c) encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution d) stimulated by people who questioned authority

23. Which statement best describes a change that occurred during the Renaissance?

a) feudalism became the dominant political system b) the use of reason and logic were discouraged c) technology and science were considered unimportant d) a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged

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24. Which statement concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?

a) Literature began to appear in languages other than Latin. b) The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian Renaissance. c) Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism. d) Art produced during the Renaissance had religious as well as secular themes.

25. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

a) rigid social classes b) emphasis on individualism c) religious uniformity d) mass education

26. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?

a) a strong military led to national unity b) written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments c) prosperity led to the creation of many works of art d) political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states

27. Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for

a) religious revolt against the German princes b) reforms within the Roman Catholic Church c) greater papal authority d) crusades to spread Christianity

28. In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a

a) renewed domination of the Catholic Church over the German states b) greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity c) decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class d) decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church

29. During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?

a) interest in Ancient Greece and Rome b) advances in mathematics and science c) questioning of traditional authority d) attention to realism and detail

30. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

a) a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights b) a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures c) an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers d) an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

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31. Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

a) the social structure became very rigid b) creativity in the arts was encouraged c) the political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire d) humanism decreased in importance

32. Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

a) the Catholic Church accepted the dominance of the new Protestant religions in Italy, France, and Germany

b) Spain became a predominately Protestant nation c) Catholic Church leaders refused to make any changes in church practices d) the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

33. Which was a major result of the Reformation?

a) new Christian denominations emerged b) religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities c) the Crusades were organized d) the power of the Pope was strengthened

34. Which factor helped most to bring about the Protestant Reformation?

a) the Catholic clergy had lost faith in their religion b) Islam was attracting many converts in Western Europe c) kings and princes in Northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church d) the exploration of the Americas led to the introduction of new religious ideas

35. The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it

a) allowed religious reformers to escape persecution b) standardized all religious writings c) ended religious unity in Western Europe d) forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants

36. Which major movement in European history started with the idea expressed in the above statement?

a) The Age of Exploration b) Feudalismc) Renaissance d) Protestant Reformation

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“Christians should be taught that he who gives to a poor man or lends to a needy man does better than if he used the money to buy an indulgence.”

37. When Martin Luther said “my conscience is captive to the Word of God,” he was referring to his belief in

a) the supremacy of the Bible over Church policies b) imprisoning those who disagreed with Church teachings c) maintaining the unity of the Church d) the need for nepotism

38. In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to

a) prevent the introduction of Protestant religions b) reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula c) encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution d) implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities

39. Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-Five Theses is considered by many to be a turning point in history because

a) the Pope’s right to sell indulgences was strengthened b) Luther soon became the leader of Germany c) the power of the Roman Catholic Church was lessened and royal power grew d) the Roman Catholic Church unified the German states.

40. Which key factor fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas? a) a European shortage of pepper and nutmegb) a mandate from the papacy c) the desire to control sources of gold and silver d) the need to secure laborers for factories in Europe

STOP – End of Day 3 Review

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“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason... my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will hot recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise.”

—Martin Luther, Diet of Worms (1517)

The Age Of Exploration & Colonization: Chapters 19-20 Start of Day 4

41. One principle in the theory of mercantilism is that colonies should be

a) granted independence as soon as possible b) considered an economic burden for the colonial power c) encouraged to develop their own industries d) acquired as markets and sources of raw materials

42. The economic policy of mercantilism first developed during the

a) Age of Exploration b) Enlightenment c) Cold War d) Green Revolution

43. During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables

a) were forbidden by the Catholic Church for religious reasons b) had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World c) were believed to be poisonous d) were too expensive to import from China

44. The dominance of the Spanish language in Latin America and continued use of the French language in Quebec, Canada are examples of

a) The effects of the Columbian Exchange. b) The superiority of European languages. c) Humanism .d) Classical Influence.

45. Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?

a) Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia b) European influence spread to the Western hemisphere c) independence movements developed in Asia and Africa d) military dictatorships were established throughout Europe

46. A major result of the Age of Exploration was

a) a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe b) extensive migration of people from the Western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia c) the fall of European national monarchies and the end of the power of the Catholic Church d) the end of regional isolation and the beginning of a period of European global domination

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47. The establishment of the joint-stock company in Western Europe led directly to the

a) development of a socialist economy b) establishment of the Guild System c) weakening of the power of the middle class d) expansion of world trade

48. Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?

a) Europeans brought food, animals, and ideas from one continent to another b) European diseases had an adverse effect on the native populations of new territories c) warfare increased as European nations competed for land and power d) advances in learning and technology made long ocean voyages possible

49. One reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca Empires rapid is that

a) these empires had no standing armies b) the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did c) the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas d) the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish

50. One result of the European conquest of Latin America was that in Latin America

a) Spanish became the major spoken language b) Native American cultures flourished c) the Aztec religion spread d) many parliamentary democracies were established

51. In colonial Latin America, the main purpose of the encomienda system was to

a) insure that the Indians were humanely treated b) provide a steady labor supply for early colonists c) prevent slaver in Spain’s New World colonies d) build and maintain forts to repel foreign invaders

52 According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be

a) acquired as markets and sources of raw materials b) considered an economic burden for the colonial power c) grated independence as soon as possible d) encouraged to develop their own industries

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53. The purpose of the author was most likely to

a) encourage the colonial government to change its policies toward native peoples b) explain the problems associated with using native laborers c) justify the need for the harsh treatment of the native people d) show support for the governor’s policy toward native peoples

54. The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by

a) forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population b) forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople c) stimulating European demand for goods from the East d) increasing the power of the feudal lords

55. In the 1600’s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe’s need to

a) market its surplus agricultural products.b) obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas.c) find a sea route to India. d) settle its surplus population on new lands.

56. The printing press, the astrolabe, and the Lateen Sail were technological advances that contributed to the

a) exploration and overseas expansion of the colonial empires b) unification of Germany and Italy in the late 1800’s c) growth of industry in Latin America during the late 1900’s d) spread of Islam in the 700’s and 800’s

57. During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they

a) relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers b) favored an absolute monarchy as a way of improving economic conditions c) received support from the Catholic Church d) examined natural laws governing the universe

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“He once sent fifty horsemen with pikes (spears) to destroy an entire province. Not a single human being survived that massacre, neither women nor children nor aged infirm…This terrible massacre was punishment for a trifling offense: some Indians had not responded to a summons promptly enough when the tyrant had commanded that they bring him a load of maize (corn)…, or else had asked for more Indians to be assigned to serve him or his comrades. And there was no place where the Indians could take refuge…”

Use the following Statements to answer the next question.

58. Which economic system is being described by these statements?

a) traditional c) commandb) feudal d) mercantile

59. Enlightenment thinkers such as Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Isaac Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on

1. the experiences of past civilizations 2. experimentation and observation 3. emotions and feelings 4. the teachings of the Catholic Church

60. Which statement best describes the effects of the works John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau?

a) The acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened. b) Enlightenment ideals were applied to government and society. c) Funding to education was increased by the English government. d) Interest in Greek and Roman drama was renewed.

Base your answer to question 61 on the graph below and on your knowledge of social studies.

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Statement A: The might of a country consists of gaining surpluses of gold and silver.

Statement B: A nation’s strength is found in economic independence and the maintenance of a favorable balance of trade.

Statement C: We need to gain colonies both as sources for raw materials and as markets for our manufactured goods.

61. Between 1540 and 1580, what happened to the native population of Central Mexico?

a) It decreased by approximately 6 million people.b) It increased to a high of 26 million people.c) It increased by approximately 2 million people per

year.d) It decreased to 8 million people.

Islam and the Middle East (Chapters 10 & 18.1)

62. Which factor has contributed most to the social and cultural identity of the Middle East?

a) political stability of the region b) ability of the region to export oil c) lack of foreign involvement in the region d) strong influence of Islam on the region

63. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, and the remains of King Solomon’s Temple are religious sites in Jerusalem. These sites symbolize the

a) Roman domination of the Mediterranean region in the 1st century b) cultural diversity of the Middle East c) limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East d) geographic isolation of the city

64. A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the

a) political and economic isolation of the Arab world b) development of the foundations of modern science and mathematics c) adoption of democratic government d) persecution of Jews and Christians

65. During the later Middle Ages in Western Europe, new ideas in architecture and the rediscovery of ancient Classical writings were a result of

a) Contact with the Muslims in Spain.b) Cultural isolation.c) The building of Castles.d) World War II

66. In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in

a) lower living standards for industrial workers b) decreased economic rivalry between kings c) increased political power for the clergy d) development of towns and cities

67. Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age (A.D. 800-1300)?

a) expansion of trans-Atlantic trade b) innovations introduced by the Europeans during the Renaissance c) cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments d) legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire

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Absolutism in Europe: Chapter 21

68. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by

a) abolishing all social class distinctions b) becoming constitutional monarchs c) preventing wars with neighboring nations d) introducing western ideas and customs

69. Westernization is a term which describes

a) efforts of non-European nations to modernize. b) invasion of the New World by European Powers. c) desire of the United States to seek new markets.

d) acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church .

70. Which idea is described by this passage?

a) theory of divine right b) enlightened despotism c) Social Darwinism d) constitutional monarchy

71. The French Revolution’s darkest moments are best illustrated by the radical reforms instituted by Jacobin leader Maximilian Robespierre, this reign of Robespierre is better know as

a) The Reign of Terror.b) The Glorious Revolution.c) Napoleon’s Conquestd) Habeas Corpus

72. The above statement describes the philosophy that existed during the

a) existed during the b) Age of Absolutism c) Renaissance d) Industrial Revolution

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“God hath power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge…and to be judged (by) none…And the like power have kings;…”

“. . .The person of the King is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on religion itself. Kings represent the divine majesty and have been appointed by Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and respecting kings are bound together.”

—Bishop Jacques Bossuet

73. Which type of government would be most closely associated with the main idea of the cartoon below? 

a) a democratic republic b) an absolute monarchy c) a constitutional monarchy d) a communist dictatorship

74. Which person would most agree with this statement?

a) Martin Luther b) William of Orange c) Elizabeth II d) Louis XIV

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“. . .The person of the King is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on religion itself. Kings represent the divine majesty and have been appointed by Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and respecting kings are bound together.”

—Bishop Jacques Bossuet

The English Civil War & Enlightenment (Ch 21.5 & 22 sec 2 & 3)

75. After the Glorious Revolution, England’s king was forced to sign a Bill of Rights that turned England’s form of government from an Absolute Monarchy into a

a. Direct Democracy.b. Autocracy.c. Dictatorship.d. Constitutional Monarchy.

76. What was the importance of the English Bill of Rights?a. It established a group of government ministers known as a cabinet.b. It allowed the bloodless overthrow of King James II.c. It made clear the limits of royal power.d. It restored the power of the monarch.

77. During the Enlightenment in Europe the French Philosophes believed in which of the following?a. expanding women’s rights.b. all church decrees.c. progress for society.d. authoritarian rule.

78. The ideas of Laisse-faire Economics were first outlined in the book a. The encyclopediab. The Wealth of Nations.c. Leviathand. The Second Treatise on Government

79. According to Adam Smith, Laisse-faire economics is a policy in which the governmenta. Has direct control of business.b. allows the people some control but reserves the right to set fair prices.c. keep its hands off business, allowing the free market to dictate prices.d. makes laws limiting the production of goods.

80. The Enlightenment can basically be defined as a period in European history in whicha. intellectuals stressed a person’s reason to solve society’s problems.b. kings listened intently to their subjects problems, trying to solve them.c. Feudalism ended as the aristocracy was forced to give up power.d. radical revolutionaries called for an end to organized and powerful government.

THE END!!

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