World History Semester Final Review Part 1

What ancient civilization in Mexico, listed under Module 13, is known for its monumental architecture and glyphs?

• Anasazi

• Moche

• Pueblo

• Maya

Which document originating from England, established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law?

• Magna Carta

• Common Law

• Canon Law

• Estates-General

During which event listed in Module 11 did the major European powers compete for overseas territories, leading to widespread exchange of plants, animals, foods, human populations, and ideas?

• Commercial Revolution

• Crusade

• Black Death

• Great Schism

Which term from Module 14 refers to the cultural and intellectual movement of the Renaissance that emphasized classical learning, such as that of Greece and Rome that focused on potential and achievements?

• Utopia

• Humanism

• Secular

• Skepticism

Which theory proposed by Galileo Galilei challenged the traditional view that the Earth was the center of the universe?

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Scientific Revolution

• Enlightenment

What term describes the economic policy that emphasizes national control over foreign trade, aiming to maximize exports and minimize imports?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Social Contract

• Rationalism

Which document, influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers, outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms entitled to all citizens of the US?

• Declaration of Independence

• Edict of Nantes

• Bill of Rights

• Concordat

During which event did Maximilien Robespierre play a significant role?

• French and Indian War

• Reign of Terror

• Seven Years’ War

• War of the Spanish Succession

What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?

• To restore democratic governments in Europe

• To end the Napoleonic Wars in Europe

• To establish a balance of power and prevent future wars

• To promote free trade across Europe

What was the significance of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?

• It ended the Thirty Years' War.

• It's an agreement declaring that the religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler.

• It marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

• It established the Anglican Church as state religion of England.