Unit 1 - World Religions Overview

Which of the following events is associated with Christianity?

The Five Pillars of Islam include practices such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

What is the holy city for all monotheistic religions?

The concept of _______ in Hinduism refers to the moral law of cause and effect.

Match the following figures with their contributions:

Which of the following beliefs is NOT a core tenet of Buddhism?

The Dalai Lama is the leader of Hinduism.

Name one common prophet among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

What role did the Niger River play in West Africa?

Mansa Musa was the first king of Mali.

What is the significance of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire?

The __________ was a trading route connecting the Mediterranean to West Africa, crucial for gold and salt trade.

Match the following Renaissance figures with their contributions:

What were the Four Noble Truths primarily about?

The Medici Family was a significant patron of the Renaissance arts.

What was the primary effect of the printing press on world history?

What was the significance of October 31, 1517?

Martin Luther believed that salvation could only be achieved through faith alone.

Name one major achievement of the Inca civilization.

The _____ system was established in Spanish colonies to grant Spanish settlers control over indigenous labor and land.

Match the following explorers with their contributions:

What was the main effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas?

John Calvin was known for advocating for a strict predestination doctrine.

What technology greatly aided explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Olaudah Equiano is known for his role in the movement for _____ during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Match the following social classes with their descriptions:

Which philosopher is associated with the idea of 'separation of powers'?

The Scientific Revolution was characterized by a shift towards empirical evidence and experimentation.

Explain one reason why Elizabeth I's reign is considered a Golden Age of European history.

During the Middle Passage, enslaved Africans faced horrific _____ conditions.

Which of the following best describes monotheistic religions?

Hinduism acknowledges the concept of reincarnation, while Buddhism does not.

What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam?

The historical event known as the _______ refers to the dispersion of Jews outside of Israel.

Match the following religious beliefs with their respective religions:

Which event is associated with the historical spread of Christianity during the early Middle Ages?

Eid al Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan in Islam.

Name one significant difference between Sunni and Shia Islam.

What was a significant contribution of Mansa Musa during the Mali Empire?

The Sahel region is characterized by its extensive rainforests.

What role did cowrie shells play in the Kingdom of Benin?

The term ______ refers to the journey Muslims take to Mecca.

Which two cultures combined to form the Swahili culture?

Match the following African civilizations with their notable features:

The term 'Renaissance man' refers to an individual skilled in many areas.

What was the primary impact of the printing press on society?

Which of the following reforms were proposed by John Wycliffe and Jan Hus?

The Reformation was a movement that sought to reform the Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of Protestantism.

Who is credited with nailing the 95 Theses to the church door on October 31, 1517?

The _____ was a period marked by the questioning of traditional authority and the rise of scientific inquiry.

Match the following Enlightenment philosophers with their major ideas.

What was a primary motive for the Age of Exploration?

The triangular trade involved the exchange of goods and enslaved people between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

What did Martin Luther believe about indulgences?

The _____ Exchange refers to the transfer of people, crops, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World.

Which of the following technologies did NOT aid explorers during the Age of Exploration?

The Ming Dynasty sought to expand trade with European nations throughout its entire ruling period.

Name one major contribution of Ulrich Zwingli to the Reformation.

The _____ was a system used in Spanish colonies to grant settlers the right to extract labor and tribute from indigenous people.

Match the following civilizations with their characteristics:

Which of the following best describes a polytheistic religion?

The Ganges River is sacred in both Hinduism and Buddhism.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

The historical event known as the __________ refers to the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.

Match the following religious figures with their respective religions:

Which of the following statements is true about the Crusades?

The Dalai Lama is known as the leader of Buddhism.

What is the significance of Jerusalem in monotheistic religions?

The primary economic activity in the Sahel region is industrial manufacturing.

The __________ culture combines Bantu-speaking peoples and Arabic traders along the East African coast.

Which of the following best describes the significance of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire?

The Great Zimbabwe ruins are significant because they reflect the architectural capabilities of ancient African civilizations.

What are the Four Noble Truths?

Which of the following were main beliefs of Martin Luther as articulated in the 95 Theses?

The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between France and Spain.

What were the three main motivations behind European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

The __________ system granted Spanish settlers control over indigenous labor and land.

Match the following explorers with their primary contributions:

How did the 30 Years' War primarily affect Europe?

The Ming Dynasty welcomed European explorers to China.

What led to the decline of the Aztec Empire?

The __________ Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, cultures, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.

Match the social classes of Spanish colonies with their descriptions:

What was an effect of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on African kingdoms?

Olaudah Equiano was known for advocating for the abolition of slavery.

Name one significant change introduced during the Scientific Revolution.

The __________ theory suggests that government's legitimacy comes from a social contract with its citizens.

What is the primary focus of the Five Pillars in Islam?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?

Which of the following best describes the concept of kosher in Judaism?

Which historical event is associated with the split between Sunni and Shia Islam?

What do the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism primarily address?

How does Hinduism view the concept of reincarnation?

What role did Ashoka play in the spread of Buddhism?

What role did the Sahel region play in African civilization?

Which factor significantly contributed to the wealth of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa?

How did the Bantu Migration influence African history?

What was the significance of the Council of Trent during the Counter-Reformation?

What characterized the Swahili culture that emerged in East Africa?

Who was a prominent figure associated with humanism during the Renaissance?

How did the printing press impact society during the Renaissance?

What was one of the key roles of Islamic education in the context of African civilizations?

What was the main belief of Martin Luther regarding indulgences?

Which of the following explorers first circumnavigated the globe?

What was the primary impact of the Columbian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

What was a distinguishing feature of French colonists compared to other European colonists?

Which concept refers to the economic system characterized by private ownership and the free market?

What led to the start of the 30 Years' War in Europe?

What was John Rolfe's impact on the Jamestown colony?

What were the main issues leading to the Reformation?

Which of the following technologies was NOT commonly associated with the Age of Exploration?

In the context of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, what does the Middle Passage refer to?

What is one of the significant contributions of John Calvin to the Protestant Reformation?

What significant action did Elizabeth I take to ensure her reign is seen as a Golden Age?

What major outcome resulted from the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Which philosopher is known for the concept of 'natural rights'?