Global History and Geography I
Final Examination – June 2001
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GLOBAL HISTORY AND
GEOGRAPHY I
FINAL EXAMINATION
JANUARY 2002
Part I55 Multiple-Choice55 points
Part II1 Thematic Essay15 points
Part III1 DBQ Essay
— Scaffolding10 points
— Essay20 points
Booklet A
Part I Multiple-Choice
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Global History and Geography I
Final Examination – January 2002
Directions: Read each statement or question carefully and select the best answer. Fill in the letter of the best answer in the proper bubble on the separate answer sheet. (55 points)
1.The language, customs, religion and values of a group are part of that group’s
A.physical environment.C.physical characteristics.
B.culture.D.economy.
2.During the Neolithic Revolution, people learned how to
A.create writing systems.
B.grow food and domesticate animals.
C.build fires.
D.make bronze weapons.
3.Which best characterizes the difference between being hunger-gatherer societies and Neolithic agricultural societies?
A.agricultural life was more organized but promised a steady supply of food in one
place
B.hunter-gatherer societies provided a more secure and leisurely way of life
C.hunter-gatherer societies were small, simple and more politically stable
D.agricultural societies lacked time for making tools, utensils and pottery
4.Which factor influenced the development of ancient civilizations along river valleys?
A.fertile soilC.dry climate
B.oil-rich tundraD.dense rain forests
5.A HOMINID was an early human-like creature that
A.walked on all fours.C.had the use of metal.
B.had a large brain capacity.D.was bipedal.
Base your answer to question 6 on the diagrams below and on your knowledge of social studies.
6.A study of these structures will show that the ancient civilizations who built these structures
A.practiced monotheism.C.used advanced technology.
B.originated along major rivers.D.respected human rights.
7.Anthropologists theorize that early farmers developed polytheistic worship systems reflective of their
A.strong belief in universal human rights.
B.devotion to kings and emperors.
C.advances in learning and technology.
D.struggle to deal with the natural environment.
8.
Which type of society is portrayed in this reading?
A.ethnocentric.C.monotheistic.
B.matriarchal.D.patriarchal.
9.In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization?
A.TaoismC.Confucianism
B.ShintoismD.Marxism
10.In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in
A.the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society.
B.the rapid industrialization of the economy.
C.a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth.
D.a strong belief in the importance of education.
11.“If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand. If a nobleman has destroyed the eye of a member of the aristocracy, they shall destroy his eye . . . .”
The idea expressed in this quotation is found in the
A.Ten Commandments.C.Justinian Code.
B.Twelve Tables.D.Code of Hammurabi.
12.The exchange of ideas and goods between different groups of people is called
A.the specialization of labor.C.cultural diffusion.
B.economic civilization.D.cultural anthropology.
13.The center of most Greek city-states, including Athens was
A.an army garrison for protection of the capital.
B.made up of beautiful gardens, statues and parks.
C.a coliseum for sporting entertainment.
D.an acropolis, a temple and an agora.
14.Which of the following best describes the members of the PLEBEIAN class in Rome?
A.aristocrats who had revolted against the Tarquins and lost the right to vote.
B.nonaristocratic citizens who could vote but could not hold office.
C.people who had professions but did not own land.
D.slaves who lacked any rights.
15.Among the greatest contributions of classical Greek and Roman civilization to world culture were
A.the first alphabet.C.the decimal system.
B.monotheistic religion.D.innovation in government and law.
16.MONOTHEISM refers to
A.the people who practice Islam.
B.the belief in one god.
C.a Muslim house of worship.
D.the teachings of the holy book of Islam.
17.A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
A.a series of military defeats in Africa.
B.political corruption and the instability of the government.
C.the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire.
D.continued acceptance of traditional religions.
18.The religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam share a common belief in
A.nirvana.C.reincarnation.
B.monotheism.D.mediation.
19.Which religious belief is shared by the followers of Shinto in Japan and animism in Africa?
A.only one universal, all powerful God exists.
B.Social status in a subsequent life depends on behavior in this life.
C.Spirits are found in all natural things.
D.Waging holy wars is an appropriate way to spread religious beliefs.
Base your answer to question 20 on the timeline below and on your knowledge of global history.
20.According to the timeline, which event occurred during the 2nd century A.D.?
A.Confucius was born
B.Aasoka’s reign began
C.Buddhism reached China
D.Constantinople became the capital of the Roman empire
21.Gupta, T’ang, and Byzantine emperors all oversaw
A.a fundamental change from agriculture to hunter-gathering.
B.golden ages of intellectual and cultural achievement.
C.violent religious conflict.
D.power losses to strong bureaucracies.
22.A key characteristic of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the
A.creation of democratic governments.
B.increased participation of women in government.
C.restriction of trade and commerce.
D.toleration of other religions and cultures.
23.The spread of Islam throughout the African continent is an example of
A.national security.C.cultural diffusion.
B.socialism.D.self-determination.
24.In Western Europe, which development was a cause of the other three?
A.warfare disrupted trade throughout Europe.
B.travel became unsafe because of violence.
C.cities, towns and villages were abandoned.
D.the fall of the Roman empire.
25.Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
A.The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
B.Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.
C.The Church helped govern Western Europe.
D.The Church never challenged the power of the nobility.
26.Which is the most valid generalization about the Crusades?
A.They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe.
B.They led to increased trade between Europe and Asia.
C.They brought European influence to Africa.
D.They promoted greater religious freedom.
27.The bubonic plague came about because
A.a famine forced people to eat unclean foods.
B.a minor earthquake destroyed the water and sewer treatment plants.
C.trading ships carrying infected rats docked at several European ports.
D.infected cows were sold in the European marketplace.
28.Jewish religious and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
A.Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation.
B.the Torah and the Diaspora.
C.the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path.
D.the Koran and the code of bushido.
29.One factor that accounted for Chinese influence on traditional Japanese culture was the
A.continuous warfare between the countries.
B.geographical location of the countries.
C.refusal of Western nations to trade with Japan.
D.annexation of Japan into the Chinese Empire.
30.The traditional Japanese concept of the role of the emperor and the Chinese belief in the Mandate of Heaven were both based on
A.the democratic election of rulers.
B.a division of power between the nobility and the emperor.
C.the belief that political power comes from a divine source.
D.a constitution that defines individual rights.
31.Korea greatly influenced development of early Japan by
A.acting as a bridge for ideas from China.
B.providing Japan with the technology for industrialization.
C.serving as a barrier against Chinese aggression.
D.protecting Japan from early European exploration.
32.In both Europe and Japan, a major reason for the emergence of feudalism was to
A.preserve the role of the emperor.
B.increase foreign trade.
C.consolidate the power of religion leaders.
D.provide order in a period of weak central government.
33.Which leader unified the Mongol tribes and conquered much of Asia?
A.TamerlaneC.Mansa Musa
B.Genghis KhanD.Sunni Ali
34.The “Pax Mongolia” in the 13th century khanates (kingdoms) increased
A.commerce between Europe and Asia.
B.acceptance of divine right rule.
C.application of seclusion policies.
D.schism among global religions.
35.The regulation of business, merchandise and sales was done by the
A.city charter.C.lord of the manor.
B.guilds.D.bishop of the church.
36.European capitalists borrowed a method developed by the Muslims to raise large amount of money. It was called a
A.joint-stock company.C.domestic system.
B.two-field system.D.mercantilist system.
37.Which resulted from the presence of the Ottoman Empire as a military power in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 12th – 16th centuries?
A.decrease in the slave trade.
B.breakdown of manorialism in Europe.
C.rise of absolute monarchy in Europe.
D.blockage of Asian-European trade.
38.Which was the result of Commercial Revolution?
A.decline in population growth in Europe.
B.shift of power from Western Europe to Eastern Europe.
C.spread of feudalism throughout Western Europe.
D.expansion of European influence overseas.
Base your answers to questions 39 and 40 on the map below and your knowledge of social studies.
Trade Routes (13th – 15th centuries)
39.One reason Italian city-states were able to dominate the trade pattern shown on the map was that they were
A.centrally located on the Mediterranean Sea.
B.situated north of the Alps.
C.unified by the Hanseatic League.
D.located on the trade routes of the North Sea.
40.The development of trade along the routes shown on the map led to the
A.decline of the Greek city-states.
B.start of the Renaissance in Italy.
C.beginning of the Crusades to the Middle East.
D.first religious wars in Europe.
41.The sale of indulgences and the worldly lives of the clergy were the subject of
A.Lady Murasaki’s The Tale of Genji.
B.Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses.
C.William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
D.Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince.
42.The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both
A.discouraged the growth of strong monarchs.
B.were led by the military.
C.encouraged people to question tradition.
D.supported the return of the Roman Empire.
43.An empire has many different peoples, culture, and languages under one ruler. A nation-state has
A.people with different cultures but all speaking one language.
B.people with a shared culture and a common language.
C.people with distinctly different customs, religions, and languages.
D.many groups of people, each seeking its own national identity.
44.A study of the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations of Latin America would show that these civilizations
A.developed advanced and complex societies before the arrival of the Europeans.
B.established extensive trade with Pacific Rim nations.
C.were strongly influenced by their contact with Asian and African civilizations.
D.were relatively large, but not well organized.
45.The early West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai all grew wealthy and powerful because of their
A.military technology and use of steel weapons.
B.sale of fellow Africans to Arab and European slave traders.
C.wars of religious conquests that spread Islam throughout West Africa.
D.control of the caravan routes and gold mines.
46.The Malian king Mansa Musa traveled to the Middle East to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. The fact that his trip was recorded and he was honored in all the lands he traveled through tells us that
A.he was a deeply religious and respected person.
B.he was a fierce warrior with a large army.
C.he impressed the leaders with his wealth and the size of his group.
D.the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope wanted to make a military alliance with him against the Muslims.
Base your answer to question 47 on the line graph below and on your knowledge of global history.
47.Which statement can best be supported by the information in the line graph?
A.Mexico’s Native American population steadily increased between steadily between 1500 and 1600.
B.The effects of the Spanish conquest on the Native American population of Mexico were most severely felt between 1518 and 1548.
C.The Spanish conquest of Mexico improved standards of living for the Native Americans in Mexico.
D.Spanish influence in Mexico ended by 1700.
48.Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
A.Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia.
B.European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere.
C.Independence movements developed in Asia and Africa.
D.Military dictatorships were established throughout Europe.
49.In the eyes of mercantilist policy makers, colonies helped to achieve wealth for the nation by
A.providing cheap source of raw materials and markets for the nation’s goods.
B.increasing the imports the mother country needed from other nations.
C.trading directly with the colonies of other empires.
D.increasing the number of religious conversions.
50.During the 16th century, the encomienda system of agriculture implemented by the
Spanish in Latin America and the plantation system established by other European nations in Southeast Asia were similar in that both
A.redistributed the land to the peasants.
B.depended on a system of forced labor.
C.diminished the power of the military.
D.produced multicrop economies.
Use the diagram below to answer question 51. The diagram illustrates colonial society in Latin America.
Peninsulares
Creoles
Mestizos/Mulattos
Native Americans
Enslaved Peoples
51.Which era of Latin American history is best represented by this diagram.
A.500 B.C. to 100A.D.C.900 to 1200
B.300 – 600D.1500 to 1800
52.Cultural diversity in any area of the world is generally the result of
A.actions by the government of the area.
B.the desire of the inhabitants to develop original ideas and styles.
C.competition among the people for control of food sources.
D.migrations to the area by various groups.
53.Philip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France and Peter I of Russia were all absolute monarchs. Which characteristic was common to their reigns?
A.They conducted extensive foreign wars.
B.They exerted power through national legislatures.
C.They allowed toleration of various religions.
D.They created strong alliances with Asian emperors.
54.“Kings are God’s lieutenants on earth.” Which type of government is best characterized by this quotation?
A.direct democracyC.republic
B.limited monarchyD.divine right rule
55.In English history, the Magna Carta (1215), the Petition of Right (1628), and the Bill of Rights (1689) all reinforced the concept of
A.a limited monarchy.C.a laissez-faire economy.
B.religious toleration.D.universal suffrage.
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Global History and Geography I
Final Examination – January 2002
Name ______Date ______
Teacher ______Class Period ______
GLOBAL HISTORY AND
GEOGRAPHY I
FINAL EXAM
JANUARY 2002
BOOKLET B
This booklet contains Parts II and III of the exam.
Complete all parts of this booklet.
Complete the heading at the top of this page.
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PossibleCredits / Credits
Earned
Part I Multiple-Choice / 55Part II Thematic Essay / 15
Part III Document-Based Question
(10 – Scaffolding points)
(20 – Essay points) / 30
Total
Refer to this rubric as you answer the Part II Thematic Essay
Global History & Geography I
Thematic Essay Rubric
15-13 points
Shows a thorough understanding of the theme
Addresses all aspects of the task
Shows an ability to analyze, evaluate, compare and/or contrast issues and events
Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples and details
Is a well-developed essay, consistently demonstrating a logical and clear plan of organization
Introduces the theme by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple restatement of the Task and concludes with a summation of the theme
12-10 points
Shows a good understanding of the theme
Addresses all aspects of the Task
Shows an ability to analyze, evaluate, compare and/or contrast issues and events
Includes relevant facts, examples and details, but may not support all aspects of the theme or problem evenly
Is a well-developed essay, demonstrating a logical and clear plan of organization
Introduces the theme by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple restatement of the Task and concludes with a summation of the theme or problem
9-7 points
Shows a satisfactory understanding of the theme
Addresses most aspects of the task or addresses all aspects in a limited way
Shows an ability to analyze or evaluate issues and events, but not in any depth
Includes some facts, examples and details
Is a satisfactorily developed essay, demonstrating a general plan of organization
Introduces the theme by repeating the Task and concludes by repeating the theme
6-4 points
Shows limited understanding of the theme
Attempts to address the Task
Develops a faulty analysis or evaluation of issues and events
Includes few facts, examples and details, and may include information that contains inaccuracies
Is a poorly organized essay, lacking focus
Fails to introduce or summarize the theme
3-1 points
Shows very limited understanding of the theme
Lacks an analysis or evaluation of the issues and events
Includes little or no accurate or relevant facts, examples or details
Attempts to complete the Task, but demonstrates a major weakness in organization
Fails to introduce or summarize the theme
0
Fails to address the Task, is illegible, or is a blank paper
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below and a conclusion.
Theme: Culture and Intellectual Life
Throughout history, many cultures have experienced a Golden Age when great
advances were made in a variety of different fields.
Task:
- Identify two different cultures that experienced a Golden Age.
- Describe the specific achievements of each culture identified.
- Explain how these achievements continue to influence the modern world.
You may use any culture from your study of global history except the United States. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: Athens in the 5th century BC, the Gupta Dynasty in India, the Islamic world from the 8th through the 12th centuries, the Tang Dynasty in China, the Heian Period in Japan and the Renaissance in Europe. You are not limited to these suggestions.