Ancient Civ.
Where was the first permanent human civilization?
Mesopotamia in modern day Iraq
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?
To serve as a burying ground for Egyptian pharaohs who are descending into the afterlife
Which of the following was an important effect of the Protestant Reformation?
It split Christianity into Catholic and Protestant branches and encouraged literacy
A negative effect of early industrialization was:
Child labor in dangerous factories and increased pollution
Which of the following correctly lists the 4 M.A.I.N. causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Which of the following best explains the importance of the Nile to the Egyptian economy?
The Niles annual flooding promotes agriculture growth and the river currents allow for trade with communities to both the north and south
What was the primary basis of the feudal system in medieval Europe?
Land ownership and mutual obligations
What was one major impact of the invention of the printing press?
It helped spread new ideas and increased literacy across Europe
Which statement best describes the main purpose of the League of Nations after World War I?
To resolve conflicts peacefully and prevent another world war
Which conclusion best explains how the conditions of trench warfare affected soldiers during World War I?
Harsh living conditions and constant danger caused both physical illness such as Trench Foot and psychological trauma known as “Shell Shock”
How does religion keep order within a community?
Everyone has the same code of ethics which means all citizens understand right and wrong
Which best describes the conditions enslaved Africans experienced during the Middle Passage?
Dirty, Unsanitary, Abusive
Which of the following was a major effect of the Age of Discovery on the Americas?
Diseases like smallpox caused massive population declines among Native Americans.
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To divide Africa between various European nations and reduce tensions between powers
How did the outcome of the Berlin Conference impact Africa during the Age of Imperialism?
European powers divided Africa without considering African cultures or borders, leading to long-term conflict and instability.
Which best explains the process of barter-and-trade?
The direct exchange of goods and services of equal value without using money
What motivated European nations to seek new trade routes to Asia during the Age of Exploration?
The need to find faster routes to luxury goods like spices and silk
What was one global economic and cultural effect of the Age of Discovery?
The creation of the transatlantic slave trade and expansion of global trade networks
Which of the following setbacks caused Russia to have to withdraw from WWI following an internal civil war?
Bolshevik Revolution
Treaty of Versailles punished Germany by:
Forcing it to pay large reparations, disarm its military and take sole responsibility for starting the WWI
The ancient Mayan civilization eventually collapsed as a result of environmental degradation. How did both the Aztec and Inca empires collapse?
The arrival of Spanish conquistadors such as Hernan Cortes who sought to steal the empires wealth for Spain
What was one major reason the Protestant Reformation began?
Reformers protested corruption in the Church, such as the sale of indulgences
What is the best definition of the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of plants, animals, goods, and diseases between Europe, Africa, and the Americas after 1492
Which of the following events kicked off the start of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which economic effect followed WWI in Europe?
Many countries, specifically Great Britain, France and Germany, faced economic hardship and instability