Question 1

What was an immediate effect of the Battle of Hastings?

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William the Conqueror became the first Norman King of England.

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The Vikings conquered England.

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Harold II kept the throne of England for the Anglo-Saxons.

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The pope lost all power in England.

Question 2

Why did Ferdinand II and Isabella I launch the Spanish Inquisition?

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to find and punish those who rejected Catholicism

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to find and execute French and English spies in Spain

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to question the roles of the pope and the clergy

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to recapture the Iberian Peninsula from invaders

Question 3

How did Galileo’s use of the telescope affect his understanding of astronomy?

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He observed that the planets orbit the sun.

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He observed that the sun and moon are the same size.

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He observed that the sun orbits Earth.

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He observed that the sun is made of gas.

Question 4

This chart describes several tools used by Henry the Navigator and his crew during the 1400s. How did the technological advancements listed in this chart impact the Age of Exploration?

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They allowed sailors to navigate to new lands accurately.

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They allowed sailors to assimilate into the cultures of American Indian groups.

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They allowed sailors to stop interacting with American Indian groups.

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They allowed sailors to stop buying trade goods in new lands.

Question 5

Which is a core belief of Shintoism?

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Kami, or spirits, inhabit the physical landscape and other forces of nature.

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People can rely upon faith alone to achieve salvation and do not need to follow the direction of the church.

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Followers must adhere to the Five Pillars of the faith.

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Individuals can find meaning in their lives through personal relationships and helping others.

Question 6

This chart shows the impact of several civilizations. Which impact best completes this chart?

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created centers of learning and culture in West Africa

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unified the civilizations of Southwest Asia and West Africa

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blocked cultural exchanges in West Africa

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spread Judaism into West Africa

Question 7

Why was Latin the most commonly spoken language in the Byzantine Empire?

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The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Byzantine leaders believed that the Bible could only be read and studied in Latin.

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All people were required by law to speak Latin within Byzantine cities.

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After the conquest of the Byzantine Empire, Latin was spread throughout the region.

Question 8

What was one way the Columbian Exchange changed life in Europe?

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Many plants from the Americas were now grown in Europe.

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American diseases like smallpox laid waste to Europe’s population.

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Mass migration occurred between the Americas and Europe.

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Horses were taken from the Americas to the European continent.

Question 9

Which factors most likely inspired European nations to begin exploration expeditions during the 15 through 18 centuries? Select two that apply.

Question 10

Which sentence accurately describes animism?

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All elements of nature have souls.

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Ancestors live within their descendants.

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All life is created and controlled by one god.

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Ancestors are part of a group of many gods.

Question 11

This summary describes interactions between popes and kings in Medieval Europe. Which answer best describes the relationships between European popes and kings?

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Popes and kings experienced times of both cooperation and conflict.

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European popes held complete political and religious power and could choose who became king.

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Kings had total political power while popes had only religious power.

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Popes and kings were always in conflict over who should hold political and religious power.

Question 12

This is an excerpt from Time and the Highland Maya by Barbara Tedlock. Based on this excerpt, which statement is true?

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The Maya used their understanding of astronomy to create accurate calendars.

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The Maya used their understanding of geography to create accurate calendars.

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The Maya used their understanding of agriculture to create accurate calendars.

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The Maya used their understanding of economics to create accurate calendars.

Question 13

This chart describes the geography of Italy in the 1300s. Based on this information, which fact best completes this chart?

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The close proximity of Italian city-states enabled cultural exchange.

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Storms and shallow waters made naval trade around Italy treacherous.

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Italy was vulnerable to invasions from all sides.

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Lack of access to sea routes led to conflict between Italian city-states.

Question 14

How did the Laws of Motion created by Sir Isaac Newton impact European society during the Scientific Revolution? This is a scientific illustration from around 1660.

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They allowed for several breakthroughs in scientific discoveries.

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They prevented research into new scientific discoveries.

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They decreased the understanding of new scientific discoveries.

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They increased the role of religion in scientific discoveries.

Question 15

How did Justinian’s rule have a lasting impact on the Byzantine Empire? Select three that apply.

Question 16

This is a scientific illustration from around 1660. Which belief is evident in this illustration?

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the concept that the Earth is in the center of the cosmos

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the belief that the paths of planets are ellipses

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the idea that there are two different suns

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the notion that the Earth and planets revolve around the sun

Question 17

What principle was at the heart of the manorial system in Europe?

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self-sufficiency

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devotion to God

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scientific discovery

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equality

Question 18

This chart compares the roles of two groups in Japanese society in the late 12 century. Which groups best complete this chart?

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1: shogun; 2: samurai

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1: Buddhists; 2: Confucianists

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1: samurai; 2: shogun

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1: Confucianists; 2: Buddhists

Question 19

This is a graph of the population of the Aztec people in two different years. Based on this information, what caused the change seen in the graph?

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The Aztec were attacked by Spanish conquistadors and exposed to European diseases.

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The Aztec people joined the Inca Empire.

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The Aztecs experienced crop failure, leading to mass starvation.

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The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was destroyed by a hurricane.

Question 20

This is a map of Southwest Asia and North Africa. Which number represents the Black Sea?

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1

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4

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2

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3

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