Modern World History Unit 1 Test Bank
By Amy C Gilstrap
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48 Questions
Note from the author:
Summerville High School Test Bank
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Question 1
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Each of these African kingdoms was located in West Africa EXCEPT:
Each of these African kingdoms was located in West Africa EXCEPT:
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Question 2
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Mansa Musa, the Mali leader, established control in this Saharan trading town and it became a center for Muslim learning and culture in Africa:
Mansa Musa, the Mali leader, established control in this Saharan trading town and it became a center for Muslim learning and culture in Africa:
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Question 3
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West African kingdoms made money from trading all of these African products EXCEPT
West African kingdoms made money from trading all of these African products EXCEPT
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Question 4
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Africans reconciled their animistic belief system with Christianity and Islam by
Africans reconciled their animistic belief system with Christianity and Islam by
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Question 5
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Which of the following was located in the region controlled by the Moche?
Which of the following was located in the region controlled by the Moche?
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Question 6
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What was the length of the road that started in Cuzco, extended down the coast
What was the length of the road that started in Cuzco, extended down the coast
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Question 7
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Which of the following is the furthest south?
Which of the following is the furthest south?
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Question 8
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Which of the following ran down the middle of the Incan Empire?
Which of the following ran down the middle of the Incan Empire?
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Question 9
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Which of following covered the greatest territory?
Which of following covered the greatest territory?
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Question 10
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Did the Maya and the Aztec have much in common? What reason might explain this?
Did the Maya and the Aztec have much in common? What reason might explain this?
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Question 11
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Did the early North American civilizations and the Incan civilization have much in common? What reason might explain this?
Did the early North American civilizations and the Incan civilization have much in common? What reason might explain this?
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Question 12
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Which of the civilizations in the chart had the most efficient long-distance travel? Explain.
Which of the civilizations in the chart had the most efficient long-distance travel? Explain.
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Question 13
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In which of the empires in the chart did the people feel the most oppressed? Why?
In which of the empires in the chart did the people feel the most oppressed? Why?
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Question 14
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In which of the empires in the chart did the people feel the most cared for? Why?
In which of the empires in the chart did the people feel the most cared for? Why?
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Question 15
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From the religions that we discussed in class, choose one and write about the factors that would entice a person to convert to that religion. Be specific and give at least three examples with support to your argument.
From the religions that we discussed in class, choose one and write about the factors that would entice a person to convert to that religion. Be specific and give at least three examples with support to your argument.
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Question 16
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The main religion in North Africa by the 1000s was:
The main religion in North Africa by the 1000s was:
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Question 17
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What is the social structure employed by Hindus but rejected by Buddhists that kept citizens in a rigid hierarchical state?
What is the social structure employed by Hindus but rejected by Buddhists that kept citizens in a rigid hierarchical state?
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Question 18
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Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
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Question 19
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Which of the following is not one of the Four Nobel Truths?
Which of the following is not one of the Four Nobel Truths?
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Question 20
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In Buddhist tradition escape from the cycle of reincarnation (the Buddhist idea of heaven) is called
In Buddhist tradition escape from the cycle of reincarnation (the Buddhist idea of heaven) is called
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Question 21
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What were societal expectations during the Ming dynasty?
What were societal expectations during the Ming dynasty?
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Question 22
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This political tool helped the Ming government extend its control over people
This political tool helped the Ming government extend its control over people
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Question 23
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How was the civil service exam used?
How was the civil service exam used?
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Question 24
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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Question 25
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What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
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Question 26
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The pilgrimage to Mecca that must be done once in a lifetime is called
The pilgrimage to Mecca that must be done once in a lifetime is called
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Question 27
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The leader of a Muslim Empire is called
The leader of a Muslim Empire is called
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Question 28
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The schism in the Islamic faith split the religion into two opposed groups. They are:
The schism in the Islamic faith split the religion into two opposed groups. They are:
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Question 29
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This is the holy book of Islam, a collection of the holy teaching of Muhammad.
This is the holy book of Islam, a collection of the holy teaching of Muhammad.
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Question 30
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What role do the Five Pillars of Islam play in the Muslim faith?
What role do the Five Pillars of Islam play in the Muslim faith?
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Question 31
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What was the most important holy city that Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage to?
What was the most important holy city that Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage to?
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Question 32
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In his search for enlightenment, the Buddha discovered these facts about life. They are called what?
In his search for enlightenment, the Buddha discovered these facts about life. They are called what?
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Question 33
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The main demand that the Incan state placed on its subjects was the mita, which was a tribute of
The main demand that the Incan state placed on its subjects was the mita, which was a tribute of
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Question 34
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Conquered provinces resented Aztec rule because the Aztecs
Conquered provinces resented Aztec rule because the Aztecs
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Question 35
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What is the title of the Ottoman ruler?
What is the title of the Ottoman ruler?
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Question 36
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What role did the Ottoman Empire play in the global trading route?
What role did the Ottoman Empire play in the global trading route?
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Question 37
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Why was the capture of Constantinople a priority for the Ottoman Empire?
Why was the capture of Constantinople a priority for the Ottoman Empire?
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Question 38
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The capture of this city by Mehmed II in 1453 signaled the beginning of the great age of Ottoman power
The capture of this city by Mehmed II in 1453 signaled the beginning of the great age of Ottoman power
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Question 39
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The _______ Road helped China trade with Asia and Europe
The _______ Road helped China trade with Asia and Europe
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Question 40
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What might have prevented the Ottoman Empire from controlling the Caspian Sea?
What might have prevented the Ottoman Empire from controlling the Caspian Sea?
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Question 41
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What did the Ottomans achieve when they attacked Constantinople?
What did the Ottomans achieve when they attacked Constantinople?
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Question 42
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This Chinese explorer reached the East African coast but had to abandon his voyages due to high costs and low return.
This Chinese explorer reached the East African coast but had to abandon his voyages due to high costs and low return.
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Question 43
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A woman's status in Ming China was tied to
A woman's status in Ming China was tied to
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Question 44
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Which of the following was true of the Maya?
Which of the following was true of the Maya?
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Question 45
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Which of the following lasted for about 132 years?
Which of the following lasted for about 132 years?
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Question 46
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Which of the following believed in the Great Spirit?
Which of the following believed in the Great Spirit?
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Question 47
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Which of the following was true of the Aztecs?
Which of the following was true of the Aztecs?
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Question 48
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Which of the following used hieroglyphs?
Which of the following used hieroglyphs?
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