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World History Fall Semester review 2021 Part 1

Quiz by Dave Hulett

High School
World History Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    The Renaissance developed primarily out of a widespread interest in which of the following?
    religion
    Humanities
    Law
    sciences
    30s
    113.42.C.5.A
  • Q2
    Which statement describes the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli?
    The ends justify the means.
    Majority rules in all things.
    The best government is no government.
    All people are created equal.
    30s
    113.42.C.5.A
  • Q3
    All of the following denominations were established as a result of the Reformation except
    Anglican
    Lutheran
    Wesleyan Methodist
    Greek Orthodox
    30s
    113.42.C.5.B
  • Q4
    Many people supported the Reformation because they objected to —
    obvious social injustices of the feudal system
    imperialistic foreign policies of the government
    philosophical teachings of the Protestant Church
    corrupt practices of the Roman Catholic Church
    30s
  • Q5
    What was the major political effect on Europe of the Reformation?
    The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
    Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
    Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
    Women began to gain social status in the communities.
    30s
    113.42.C.5.B
  • Q6
    Which of the following occurred as a result of the Reformation?
    The Anglican Church was founded in England.
    Religious toleration spread throughout Europe
    The Roman Catholic Church dominated all of Europe.
    Lutheranism gained a stronghold in Scotland.
    30s
    113.42.C.5.B
  • Q7
    How did the Catholic Church practice of selling indulgences for the forgiveness of sins contribute to the Reformation?
    English humanist Thomas More argued publicly that greed could not be forgiven.
    French scholar John Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
    German monk Martin Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
    Lutheran pastor Ulrich Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned.
    30s
    113.42.C.5.B
  • Q8
    How did Martin Luther’s belief in the equality of Christians influence the subject matter of Northern Renaissance artists
    The rural life of farmers is not a worthwhile subject.
    The economic life of merchants is not a worthy subject.
    The everyday life of ordinary people is a valid subject.
    The religious life of Church leaders is the only subject.
    30s
    113.42.C.5.B
  • Q9
    How did the publication of the Bible in German impact intellectual life in Europe?
    With the Bible available in the people’s local library, business at bookstores declined.
    With the Bible available in the country’s many universities, prejudice against scholars increased.
    With the Bible available in the people’s native language, rates of literacy increased.
    With the Bible available in the country’s average home, attendance at schools declined.
    30s
    113.42.C.5.B
  • Q10
    How did the Roman idea of citizenship facilitate political stability throughout Roman territories?
    Romans educated citizens about representative government.
    Romans granted citizenship to both men and women.
    Romans allowed conquered peoples to become citizens.
    Romans extended citizenship to powerful landowners.
    30s
    113.42.C.3.A
  • Q11
    Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
    Greece
    Han China
    Persia
    Gupta India
    30s
    113.42.C.3.A
  • Q12
    Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
    Use of standardized metal coins
    Division of the empire into administrative provinces
    Creation of a universal code of laws
    Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
    30s
    113.42.C.3.A
  • Q13
    How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
    Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
    Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
    Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
    Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
    30s
    113.42.C.3.A
  • Q14
    Which of the following is the belief among Chinese historians that a king ruled only as long as he possessed the virtues of justice, benevolence, and sincerity?
    Vision of Righteousness
    Mandate of Heaven
    Classical Truths
    Three Classics
    30s
    113.42.C.3.A
  • Q15
    A vassal is expected to show loyalty to a lord by —
    arranging loans at no interest
    collecting tolls and taxes
    providing military service
    farming a plot of land
    30s
    113.42.C.4.B

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