Feudalism in Europe
River Civilizations
Greece/Rome
Africa
Early Humans
Renaissance
Asia
100
Based on Source 1, which statement best describes an important characteristic of feudalism during the Middle Ages?
a) Land was exchanged for loyalty at all levels of society.
b) Freemen and peasants paid taxes directly to the king.
c) The separation of church and state was clear in politics.
d) Democracy encouraged peasants to participate in the government.
a) Land was exchanged for loyalty at all levels of society.
100
Which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?
a) Most major cities were located along coastal areas.
b) Towns and cities were located near major rivers.
c) Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.
d) Towns and cities were located in desert areas.
b) Towns and cities were located near major rivers.
100
Based on Source 1, which statement best compares the boundaries of ancient Athens to those of Sparta before the Peloponnesian War?
a) Athens had few allies and territorial possessions, while Sparta had many allies.
b) Athens and Sparta were both close to gaining permission for trade with Persia.
c) Athens extended along the coast, while Sparta was mainly in one area.
d) Athens and Sparta were allies that shared many territories.
c) Athens extended along the coast, while Sparta was mainly in one area.
100
Using Source 1, which statement describes why people most likely migrated to the West African Kingdom of Mali?
a) It was located next to large mountain ranges that prevented attacks.
b) It was located next to major waterways and important natural resources.
c) It was located in the center of the African continent, which made travel easier.
d) It was located in an African desert, which made growing and selling crops easy.
b) It was located next to major waterways and important natural resources.
100
Based on Source 1 and Source 4, which statement best describes the migration route of most early humans?
a) Most early humans traveled along the coast of West Africa to migrate to Europe.
b) Most early humans migrated to Europe before moving to regions in South and East Asia.
c) Most early humans migrated from Africa through the Middle East to Europe and Asia.
d) Most early humans traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to migrate to North America.
c) Most early humans migrated from Africa through the Middle East to Europe and Asia.
100
Using Source 1 and Source 2, which statement explains why the invention of the printing press had a significant impact during the Renaissance?
a) It led wealthy families to shift financial support to writers.
b) It enabled scholars to publish new scientific theories.
c) It allowed merchants to switch from gold to paper currency.
d) It encouraged people to lose interest in religion.
a) It led wealthy families to shift financial support to writers.
100
Based on Source 1 and Source 4, in which country did Buddhism originate?
a) Japan
b) India
c) Korea
d) Thailand
b) India
200
Based on Source 1 and Source 3, which statement best describes society in the feudal system?
a) Society was based on equality between man and women.
b) Society discouraged cooperation between social classes.
c) Society gave people many individual freedoms.
d) Society had defined social roles for people.
d) Society had defined social roles for people.
200
Which statement describes how the civilization of ancient Egypt was similar to the other ancient civilizations shown on the map?
a) Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in an area with a hot and dry desert climate.
b) Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in an area that was located near other major civilizations.
c) Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in an area with conditions that were favorable for agriculture.
d) Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in an area that had extensive access to forests.
c) Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in an area with conditions that were favorable for agriculture.
200
Based on Source 2, which statements best describe Athenian democracy?
Select the two correct answers.
a) Most agricultural goods were exported to foreign territories.
b) Some women filled important elected positions in the Assembly.
c) Military service qualified people to vote in Athens.
d) Only citizens of Athens voted in elections and on laws.
e) People who owned land were excluded from elections.
f) The laws affected everyone living in Athens.
d) Only citizens of Athens voted in elections and on laws.
f) The laws affected everyone living in Athens.
200
Using Source 1 and Source 3, which statement describes how the development of trade most likely affected the West African Kingdom of Mali?
a) The demand for gold allowed the kingdom to become prosperous.
b) The arrival of foreign merchants cause widespread unemployment.
c) The need for salt enabled the kingdom to increase its territory.
d) The presence of foreign merchants cause frequent food shortages.
a) The demand for gold allowed the kingdom to become prosperous.
200
Using Source 1, which statements best describe how the migration patterns of early humans influenced where they settled?
Select the two correct answers.
a) Early humans usually traveled to and settled in cold regions.
b) Early humans mainly followed routes far way from coastlines and settled near rivers.
c) Early humans traveled until they found areas to settle that were suitable to their needs.
d) Early humans mostly migrated westward and usually settled near water.
e) Early humans followed a variety of migration routes across multiple continents.
f) Early humans migrated to escape natural disasters and settled in safe locations.
c) Early humans traveled until they found areas to settle that were suitable to their needs.
e) Early humans followed a variety of migration routes across multiple continents.
200
Based on Source 1, which statement explains why the Medici family was important to the Renaissance?
a) Giovanni de Medici was a respected Renaissance astronomer, professor, and painter.
b) The paintings of Renaissance artists influenced the Medici family's religious beliefs.
c) Members of the Medici family received advanced training from Renaissance painters.
d) The Medici family supported highly skilled Renaissance painters and sculptors.
d) The Medici family supported highly skilled Renaissance painters and sculptors.
200
According to Han Yu in Source 3, which statement best explains how China was affected by the spread of Buddhism?
a) The presence of Buddhism lengthened periods of peace in China.
b) The teachings of Buddhism were rejected in public statements by Chinese leaders.
c) The presence of Buddhism weakened the political authority of Chinese dynasties.
d) The teachings of Buddhism created a more democratic society in China.
c) The presence of Buddhism weakened the political authority of Chinese dynasties.
300
Using Source 4, which statement best describes the status of peasants in the feudal system?
a) Peasants could improve their standing in the village if they gained land or livestock.
b) Peasants were more valued in the feudal hierarchy than barons or knights.
c) Peasants were denied the chance to acquire land and possessions of their own.
d) Peasants who traveled to foreign countries had the highest status.
a) Peasants could improve their standing in the village if they gained land or livestock.
300
Which statement best describes the relationship between geography and the Shang dynasty in China?
a) The dynasty's population centers developed in regions along the coast of China.
b) The dynasty's major cities were developed in the Yellow River Valley.
c) The dynasty's leaders established a kingdom that extended throughout Asia.
d) The dynasty's armies were able to easily defend Chinese cities from attack.
b) The dynasty's major cities were developed in the Yellow River Valley.
300
Based on Source 3, which statement best describes an idea from Plato that became a basic principle for most democracies that exist today?
a) Most people are interested in running for public office or becoming a magistrate.
b) Government should protect the rights of individuals to make decisions for themselves.
c) Some leaders should remain in public offices for their entire lifetimes.
d) Government is most effective in cities and states with large populations.
b) Government should protect the rights of individuals to make decisions for themselves.
300
Using Source 2 and Source 4, which statement best describes the role of Islam in the Kingdom of Mali?
a) Islam was the religion of kings, so only members of the royal family followed its teachings.
b) Mansa Musa encouraged many religious traditions and accepted the practice of Islam by the people.
c) Islam originated in the area before the kingdom was founded, so the people had long practiced the religion.
d) Mansa Musa was a devoted follower of Islam who helped spread the religion throughout the kingdom.
d) Mansa Musa was a devoted follower of Islam who helped spread the religion throughout the kingdom.
300
Which reason best explains how the use of stone tools, such as those shown in source 2, by early humans led to the development of civilization?
a) They were used as the basis of new communication systems.
b) They were used to meet basic needs of more people.
c) They allowed travelers to explore new areas for settlement.
d) They helped farmers grow a wider variety of crops.
b) They were used to meet the basic needs of more people.
300
Based on Source 1, Source 2, and Source 3, which phrases best describe factors that influenced the art and architecture of the Renaissance?
Select the two correct answers:
a) the ideas and styles from ancient Greece and Rome
b) the spread of islam in Asia and the Middle East
c) the downfall of the Medici family in Florence
d) the spread of feudalism in Europe
e) the decline in the power of Italian city-states
f) the power and authority of the Catholic Church
a) the ideas and styles from ancient Greece and Rome
f) the power and authority of the Catholic Church
300
Which statement explains why Roman merchants most likely took long journeys along the Silk Road, as shown in Source 1?
a) The merchants were forced by the Roman Empire to participate in trade along the road.
b) The merchants hoped to find new places along the road for the Roman Empire to colonize.
c) The merchants were prohibited by law from conducting trade within the Roman Empire.
d) The merchants wanted to gain access to goods that were not produced in the roman Empire.
d) The merchants wanted to gain access to goods that were not produced in the Roman Empire.
400
Using Source 1 and Source 2, which statements describe how the money raised by noblemen collecting taxes most likely affected manor societies?
Select the two correct responses:
a) The money was used to build homes for the poor.
b) The money was used to make improvements to manor houses.
c) The money was given to the peasant class.
d) The money was given to the king to pay expenses.
e) The money was used to make improvements to local schools.
f) The money was used to improve working conditions.
b) The money was used to make improvements to manor houses.
d) The money was given to the king to pay expenses.
400
Which statement about the spread of Hinduism is best supported by the information in the excerpt?
a) The spread of Hinduism was very similar to the spread of most other religions.
b) Hinduism spread from its place of origin in the west to other continents.
c) The spread of Hinduism was linked to the expansion of society.
d) Hinduism spread to all parts of the world within a hundred years of its founding.
c) The spread of Hinduism was linked to the expansion of society.
400
Which statement describes how the Roman Republic most influenced the development of democracy?
a) The Roman Republic guaranteed the rights of citizenship to everyone in society.
b) The Roman Republic limited the amount of power any one government official could possess.
c) The Roman Republic required the consuls to act in the interests of women.
d) The Roman Republic established the first legal code that defined punishments for specific crimes.
b) The Roman Republic limited the amount of power any one government official could possess.
400
Based on Source 3, which statement best explains how cultural diffusion influenced the West African Kingdom of Mali?
a) Houses and stores throughout the kingdom began to reflect the different styles from around the world.
b) Merchants who traveled along the trade routes began to bring new goods and ideas to Timbuktu.
c) Most of the judges and teachers in Timbuktu migrated from other areas in Africa.
d) Citizens of the kingdom started to become rich from selling salt to foreign markets.
b) Merchants who traveled along the trade routes began to bring new goods and ideas to Timbuktu.
400
Based on Source 1 and Source 3, how did the Ice Age most likely influence the migration and settlement of early humans to new areas?
a) Land routes that allowed early humans to travel between continents were exposed.
b) Ancient oceans that early humans used for long-distance sea travel were discovered.
c) Cold climate conditions made travel impossible for early humans.
d) Early humans had to adapt to survive after traveling to very cold areas.
a) Land routes that allowed early humans to travel between continents were exposed.
400
Based on Source 2, which statement best explains how Italian society was affected by the Renaissance?
a) Italian society abandoned religion in favor of scientific theories.
b) Italian society rejected the past in favor of modern ideas.
c) Italian society entered a new era of artistic and academic achievement.
d) Italian society adopted democracy as a form of government.
c) Italian society entered a new era of artistic and academic achievement.
400
Using Source 4, which statement explains why the Han dynasty most likely expanded the Silk Road, as shown in Source 1?
a) The Han dynasty wanted to find countries to conquer and control.
b) The Han dynasty wanted to increase trade with countries in Europe and Asia.
c) The Han dynasty's scholars wanted to understand Western philosophies.
d) The Han dynasty's government officials wanted to adopt democratic principles.
b) The Han dynasty wanted to increase trade with countries in Europe and Asia.
500
Using Source 3, which statement explains how trade most likely influenced economic growth during the feudal period?
a) Trade encouraged peasants to buy land to build their own towns.
b) Trade helped towns expand and increase their wealth.
c) Trade allowed noblemen to leave their towns and open new businesses.
d) Trade encouraged the king to decrease rents paid to the lords of towns.
b) Trade helped towns expand and increase their wealth.
500
Which statement best describes how the specialization of skilled craftsmen helped civilizations develop?
a) Their work eliminated the need for agricultural production.
b) Their work reduced dependence on government.
c) Their work increased hunter-and-gather activities.
d) Their work allowed some people to focus on other tasks.
d) Their work allowed some people to focus on other tasks.
500
Which statement best explains an affect of the Roman government providing food to its citizens?
a) Rome developed a barter system of trade.
b) Rome limited its dependence on imported food.
c) Rome limited the outbreak of rebellion by the people.
d) Rome developed a system of democratic government.
c) Rome limited the outbreak of rebellion by the people.
500
Based on these sources and your knowledge of social studies, describe one characteristic of the West African Kingdom of Mali and explain how that characteristic influenced trade in the kingdom.
500
Based on Source 1, which statement explains why South America was most likely the last continent settled by early humans?
a) Early humans had overpopulated the other continents.
b) The climate was unlike the climate of Africa.
c) The continent was difficult to reach from Africa.
d) Early humans had to learn to navigate the oceans first.
c) The continent was difficult to reach from Africa.
500
Many key events influenced the development of the Renaissance in Italy.
Put the following 5 statements in the correct order chronologically from earliest to most recent to show the development of the Renaissance in Italy:
1) Italian merchants engaged in foreign trade.
2) Works of art and scientific discoveries flourish in Italian society.
3) Banks are founded to help prosperous citizens manage their money.
4) Italian merchants and families earn large fortunes.
5) Wealthy merchants and families sponsor artists and scientists.
1) Italian merchants engaged in foreign trade.
2) Italian merchants and families earn large fortunes.
3) Banks are founded to help prosperous citizens manage their money.
4) Wealthy merchants and families sponsor artists and scientists.
5) Works of art and scientific discoveries flourish in Italian society.
500
Based on Source 1, which geographic feature most likely influenced the development of the Zhou dynasty?
a) The mountains provided resources that could be traded with neighboring kingdoms.
b) The rivers provided transportation routes that supported the growth of cities.
c) The rocky landscape provided building materials for homes that kept people safe.
d) The deserts provided a protective barrier that prevented invasions from the south.
b) The rivers provided transportation routes that supported the growth of cities.
600
Feudalism was a system that had benefits for both the nobility and peasants.
What were two benefits of feudalism for the nobility and what were two benefits of feudalism for the peasants?
Benefits of Feudalism for the Nobility:
- Allowed them to focus on defense of a specific area.
- Provided them with a steady supply of workers.
Benefits of Feudalism for Peasants:
- Provided them with land to grow crops.
- Provided them with military protection.
600
Which statement about the development of early agriculture is best supported by the information in the timeline?
a) The domestication of animals allowed people to travel farther from their homes.
b) Improvements in agriculture allowed people to establish permanent settlements in many locations.
c) Advances in farming methods decreased the need for trade between civilizations.
d) The success of agriculture depended on the widespread availability of irrigation technology.
b) Improvements in agriculture allowed people to establish permanent settlements in many locations.
600
Which statement about the achievements of Roman civilization is best supported by the image?
a) Many Roman citizens believed the gods protected buildings from destruction and decay.
b) Roman architects wanted to attract the interest of leaders from other cities and civilizations.
c) Many Roman citizens provided free labor to help construct large and elaborate buildings.
d) Roman architects developed advanced building designs and construction techniques.
d) Roman architects developed advanced building designs and construction techniques.
600
He was considered the richest person in the world at one point (and still might be the wealthiest person who has ever lived)...
Mansa Musa
600
Based on Source 2, which statement best explains the relationship between the physical environment and the achievements of early humans?
a) Early humans viewed the environment as sacred and used it to please their gods.
b) Early humans viewed the environment as fragile and used care when carving stone.
c) Early humans used the environment to establish systems of trade through bartering.
d) Early humans used the environment to create tools to help them acquire food.
d) Early humans used the environment to create tools to help them acquire food.
600
a) the formation of new monarchies and feudal systems
b) the adoption and successful use of new agricultural methods
c) the establishment of new trade routes and trading centers
d) the exchange and practice of new scientific theories
d) the exchange and practice of new scientific theories.
600
Based on Source 2 and Source 3, which philosophy was shared by early Zhou kings and Confucianism?
a) Society should focus on farming using basic technology.
b) Skilled workers should receive high pay to produce quality goods.
c) The people should follow the rules of society to maintain peace.
d) The government should control the people by using force.
c) The people should follow the rules of society to maintain peace.