Salt played a key role in the development of West Africa because

it encouraged trade and brought new religion to the region

What did Mansa Musa accomplish during his reign of Mali?

forged ties with other Muslim lands

Why did British colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?

b/c the colonists did not have representation in Parliament

Which of the following best matches the work of Montesquieu?

wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers

One of the ways African societies preserved their history was

through griots and epic stories

How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?

He received loyalty and military service

Feudalism was a system of government in which

lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler

The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for

the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens

The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is

Shiites believe only heirs from Ali can be religious leaders

What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?

It was located by a river that flooded often

What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?

Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation

What helped Constantinople's location to flourish as the capital of the Byzantine empire

its location on a strait between seas & on key trade routes

Who were the Jacobins?

radical members who supported republican principles

Rome was considered a republic because

citizens voted for some of their officials

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

persuaded other nations to ally with the American colonists

The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught

That all people were equal in the eyes of God

Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with

ensuring social order and good government

When the Spanish first encountered Native Americans, they

unknowingly exposed them to new diseases

According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?

to provide resources and raw materials to parent countries

an individual’s moral and religious duties

How do the Quran and Sharia differ?

the Quran is the Islamic holy book; Sharia is the law system

How did Christianity spread through western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages?

Missionaries traveled across Europe, preaching the Gospels

The Rosetta Stone was important to historians because it

made it possible to read other written documents

Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

softened the daily brutality of a warlike society

What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?

It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power

How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?

It later guided the development of current international law

How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire

The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory

What goal did Frederick the Great pursue as monarch of Prussia?

extending Prussian power through military might

Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

The use of perspective in art made more accurate portrayals

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Attend a religious service at a mosque every Sunday morning

Which of the following statements best reflects a Chinese Legalist point of view?

Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order

Why did Peter the Great strengthen serfdom in Russia?

to win the support of the boyars

Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?

It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam

What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?

The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other

Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?

revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community

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1
Salt played a key role in the development of West Africa because
it began the process of European colonization in the region
it caused fierce rivalry among neighboring kingdoms
it encouraged trade and brought new religion to the region
it allowed outsiders to dictate African culture
2
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by
nomadic life
settled farming
the development of spoken language
sea travel
3
What did Mansa Musa accomplish during his reign of Mali?
waged preemptive wars against his enemies
expanded Mali's borders to the Red Sea
forged ties with other Muslim lands
spread Christianity throughout West Africa
4
Why did British colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?
b/c the colonists did not have representation in Parliament
b/c the taxes were higher than the colonists could afford
b/c the tax money wouldn't be used to benefit the colonies
b/c the people who lived in Britain didn't have to pay taxes
5
Homer’s Iliad, a work of classic Greek literature, describes the
Persian War
Peloponnesian War
Conquests of Alexander the Great
Trojan War
6
Which of the following best matches the work of Montesquieu?
wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers
wrote Two Treatises of Government; limited government
wrote The Social Contract; minimal government controls
wrote The Leviathan; advocated for an absolute monarchy
7
One of the ways African societies preserved their history was
through griots and epic stories
with elaborately woven tapestries
through folk tales written by scholars
with a common written language and compiled encyclopedias
8
The Romans allowed conquered peoples to keep their own customs & local gov't if they agreed to
convert to Christianity
serve in political office
work for the government
pay taxes
9
How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?
He received loyalty and military service
He collected fees from tournaments
He provided protection and money
He encouraged better farming methods
10
Feudalism was a system of government in which
the dynastic cycle determined who would rule
lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler
belief systems guided the ruler's actions
rulers offered moral advice and promised a just government
11
The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for
why the Homo erectus population diminished
why Homo erectus & Neanderthals fought each other in Europe
the similarities between Neanderthals & early modern humans
the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens
12
The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is
Sunnis believe Imams are descended from Ali and Fatima
Sunnis are devout and mystical; Shiites are not
Shiites are devout and mystical; Sunnis are not
Shiites believe only heirs from Ali can be religious leaders
13
What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?
It was located in a dry desert
It had dense clay soil
It was located by a river that flooded often
It had insufficient topsoil
14
The study of the origins and development of people and their societies is called
Geology
Botany
Astrology
Anthropology
15
What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?
Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation
Buddhism recognizes that people are interconnected
Buddhism has teachers and spiritual practices
Buddhism teaches that actions have an impact on afterlife
16
What helped Constantinople's location to flourish as the capital of the Byzantine empire
its location far from trade and close to threatening tribes
its location beside a huge lake and by two vast deserts
its location on a strait between seas & on key trade routes
its location on a great river & surrounded by high mountains
17
Who were the Jacobins?
workingclass men who wanted to uphold the monarchy
members of the clergy who sought to restore the Church
aristocrats who fled France as the Rev. became more radical
radical members who supported republican principles
18
Egyptian pharaohs believed that their right to rule came from the
Aristocracy
People
Military
Gods
19
Rome was considered a republic because
patricians had the power to veto bad legislation
citizens voted for some of their officials
plebeians supervised the business of government
the emperor appointed representatives to the senate
20
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
convinced the Continental Congress to declare independence
It forced the British to surrender, ending the war
persuaded other nations to ally with the American colonists
It forced the Americans to retreat to Valley Forge
21
The kingdoms of Ethiopia and Axum were both shaped by
their Muslim faith
their geographic isolation
their extensive trade networks
their Christian faith
22
The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught
That Sikhs were special people and were set above others
That Sikhism was the only path to enlightenment
That all people were equal in the eyes of God
That there was one God
23
What people influenced the Maya?
Aztec
Zapotec
Inca
Olmec
24
Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with
expanding a country's territory
ensuring that people lived in harmony with nature
ensuring unity and a joint family structure
ensuring social order and good government
25
When the Spanish first encountered Native Americans, they
established a treaty to maintain peace
set up trade colonies
unknowingly exposed them to new diseases
initiated a civil war among the Native American groups
26
According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?
to provide resources and raw materials to parent countries
import luxuries from parent countries at discounted prices
to export manufactured goods to parent countries
to reduce competition and tariffs
27
In ancient Rome, a bridgelike stone structure that carried water into the city was called
a latifundia
an aqueduct
a mosaic
a plebeian
28
What is dharma?
the essential self
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
union with Brahma
an individual’s moral and religious duties
29
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
The Quran can be read by anyone; Sharia only by holy men
Sharia is the holy book; the Quran is a system of laws
the Quran is the Islamic holy book; Sharia is the law system
The Quran applies only to men; Sharia only applies to women
30
How did Christianity spread through western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages?
Monasteries provided education and care for the poor
The Benedictine Rule forced everyone to pay a tithe
Missionaries traveled across Europe, preaching the Gospels
The Gospels were translated into Latin for peasants
31
The Rosetta Stone was important to historians because it
made it possible to read other written documents
shows how the ancient Egyptians measured time
contains major work of Egyptian literature
is the earliest known example of writing
32
What is a common characteristic of hominids?
All hominids walk on two feet
All hominids are extinct
All hominids use spoken language to communicate
All hominids use stone tools for work
33
Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
allowed the execution of captured knights
softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
established the right of women to fight in wars
34
What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?
It described the virtues of court courtiers
It encouraged Italians to oppose corruption and oppression
It was a guide on how to establish a modern democracy
It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power
35
How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?
It organized ancient Roman laws for use within the empire
It promoted trade among Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
It later guided the development of current international law
It provided models for strong alliances between monarchs
36
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She wanted to be popular with her subjects
She rejected the notion of divine right
She needed to raise funds
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage
37
How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire
The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory
Attila conquered Rome
The Visigoths moved to Carthage
The Vandals overran Adrianople
38
A Chinese dynasty enjoyed the Mandate of Heaven as long as the dynasty
Worshipped Shang Di as the supreme god
Offered regular sacrifices to the gods
Provided good government
Followed the teachings of Confucius
39
Who are the "People of the Book"?
the African people of Songhai
Jews and Christians
the African people of Ethiopia
the African people of Great Zimbabwe
40
What goal did Frederick the Great pursue as monarch of Prussia?
extending Prussian power through military might
winning the Thirty Years' War
imposing Catholicism on the German states
destroying the power of the Junkers
41
If people are polytheistic, it means they
practice animism
are skilled artisans
believe in many gods
are members of the ruling class
42
When plebeians initially gained representation in the senate, what position did they fill?
Patricians
Consuls
Tribunes
Censors
43
Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?
Art moved away from realism and toward mystery
The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically
Art became stylized to appeal to peasant patron families
The use of perspective in art made more accurate portrayals
44
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan
Pray five times daily
Declaration of faith
Attend a religious service at a mosque every Sunday morning
45
Which of the following statements best reflects a Chinese Legalist point of view?
people are good and are best ruled by a fair emperor
people must be guided by their rulers on the path to nirvana
Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order
people are evil and the ruler must be an example of goodness
46
Why did Peter the Great strengthen serfdom in Russia?
to punish people who opposed him
to win the support of the boyars
to follow the example of Western Europe
to help pay for his reforms
47
Thinkers of the Enlightenment sought to use natural law to
find cures for major diseases
explain the workings of the solar system
create lasting works of art
solve social problems
48
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Brunelleschi
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
49
Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?
Muslims pay this tax, which is collected for charity
It was the journey Muhammad took to Medina
Muslims are required to make this journey every year
It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam
50
What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?
The pope approved the use of icons
The patriarch changed the Nicene Creed
The patriarch banned the use of icons
The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other
51
Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?
decline of Latin learning throughout Europe
unification of the eastern and western Roman Empire
revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community
future collaboration between popes and emperors
52
According to the Hebrew Bible, to whom did God make a covenant?
Moses
Solomon
Abraham
David
53
Why did Plato distrust democracy?
Sparta proved that a monarchy governed more effectively.
Athenian democracy favored popular success over moral truth
Citizens of a democracy forced him to go into exile.
Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death
54
Which of the following was the opening act of the French Revolution?
the ratification of the Constitution of 1791
the storming of the Bastille
King Louis XVI convening the EstatesGeneral
the execution of King Louis XVI
55
The ideas of Francis Bacon &Rene Descartes led to a new scientific method because they believed
the teachings of the Church should form the basis science
discoveries of ancients were valid but should be documented
truth could only be found after a process of investigation
basic scientific fact is obvious baed on available data
56
What was the Diaspora?
A holy day of rest and worship
The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period
Sacred text of historical events and laws
The name of the massive temple constructed in Jerusalem
57
The Napoleonic Code was a reform of France's
political system
economic system
legal system
educational system
58
Desertification influenced African culture and history because
it increased cropland and pastureland in North Africa
it forced people to settle other areas
it created a barrier through which trade could not pass
it allowed people to more densely settle the Sahara
59
How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?
through imbalance and complex geometry in architecture
through unfinished and dreamlike forms of sculpture
through monumental and distorted forms in sculpture
through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture
60
The reasons for the fall of Rome include
a series of weak emperors who inherited the title of emperor
military assaults, political strife, and social decay
an unorganized and inexperienced military
lack of trade routes and poor infrastructure
61
Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?
to ensure the good of the people
to justify their authority to rule
to seize the lands of feudal nobles
to satisfy the demands of religious leaders
62
Which structures were constructed by the Aztecs?
artificial islands called chinampas
large underground chambers called kivas
tall stone monuments called stelae
housing complexes along canyon walls
63
What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society?
European readers learned classical languages
Books remained a luxury that only the wealthy could afford
The printing press made books more elegantly designed
More people had access to knowledge because books cost less
64
Which is the best definition of lay investiture?
the right of bishops to determine the distribution of fiefs
the right of the pope to remove Church bishops
the right of the monarch to install Church bishops
the right of the Church to choose royal advisors
65
The ghetto in Venice was an example of how
Christians were willing to have Jews live among them
there was greater tolerance for Jewish populations
restrictions on the Jewish community increased
efforts to convert Jews to Christianity increased
66
What method was primarily used for public executions during the Reign of Terror?
Mr. Bannister's binder checks
Hanging by noose
Beheading by guillotine
Burned at the stake
67
Adam Smith favored an economic system in which
The government played no role in the economy
The government played an active role in trade
Business put the public good ahead of the desire for profit
Prices were determined by supply and demand
68
Which of the following helped spread Christianity?
the diversity of the empire
the structure of government
the belief in polytheism
the unity of the Roman empire
69
Which of the following contributed to the lack of success for Europeans in the Crusades?
They refused to negotiate with their Muslim enemies
The pope was an inexperienced military leader
Their morale was low because of their religious zeal
Fighting far from home presented many obstacles
70
Why was discipline important in Sparta?
to protect Sparta from foreign invaders
to govern the distant lands Sparta controlled
to raise enough food to feed Sparta
to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts
71
Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places?
It didn't require people to worship Buddha or any other gods
It emphasized an afterlife and reincarnation
It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthly problems
It closely followed the Buddha's original teachings
72
The Zhou kings explained their right to rule as
the will of the people
the Mandate of Heaven
reward for defeating the Shang armies
the basic rights of the strong over the weak
73
What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?
Yaroslav's written code &his persecution of the Christianity
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Catholicism
the abandonment of Novgorod and defeat of the Vikings
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church
74
What monumental action did Johannes Gutenberg achieve?
Painted the Mona Lisa and Last Supper
Contributed over 1,700 words to the English language
Constructed the Duomo, the great dome in Florence
Printed the Christian Bible using a printing press
75
Who was a famous scholastic in the Medieval Christian Church?
Pope Urban II
Pope Clement V
Thomas Aquinas
Aristotle
76
Which of John Calvin's beliefs set him apart from Catholics?
predestination
acceptance of religious rituals
papal infallibility
link between personal wealth and salvation
77
Which was a major cause of European exploration?
a desire for direct access to spices
the need to reduce Europe's population
a desire for better fishing grounds
the need to limit the growth of Arab empires
78
What commodity had significant cultural and religious importance in Mesoamerica?
Maize
Brazilwood
The sun
Gold
79
Who made up the Third Estate in the ancien régime?
the bourgeoisie and rural peasants
the French monarch, King Louis XVI
the clergy
the titled nobility
80
Sikhism was founded in
Delhi, during the early years of the Delhi sultanate
Northern China, but flourished in Delhi, India
Persia and brought to India by Persian scholars
The Punjab area of India by Guru Nanak
81
The best hope for the sons of those peoples the Ottomans conquered was to become
janizaries
farmers
merchants
tax collectors
82
The Old Stone Age belief that spirits and forces reside in animals or objects is known as
Domestication
Polytheism
Animism
cultural diffusion
83
How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English king?
It linked the king's power to the power of the nobles
It strengthened the king's power
It had no effect on the king's power
It weakened the king's power
84
Japan lies in a region known as the ________, which is made up of a chain of volcanoes
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Bouvet Triple Junction
Alpide belt
Ring of Fire
85
What is reincarnation?
an individual's moral and religious duties
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
union with Brahma
the essential self
86
What was the Renaissance?
A time of scientific regression after the medieval times
A schism that divided Christianity in Europe
A time of cultural rebirth btw medieval & early modern times
A time when feudalism and manorialism dominated Europe
87
Which of the following best matches the work of John Locke?
wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers
wrote The Social Contract; minimal government controls
wrote Two Treatises of Government; limited government
wrote The Leviathan; advocated for an absolute monarchy
88
Sumerians invented the earliest known writing, which was later called
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Mesopotamia
Ziggurat
89
What Renaissance artistic theme appeared in the works of Van Eyck and Bruegal?
poverty in cities
warfare scenes
peasant life
the rise of the merchant class
90
A government run by religious leaders is called
Diet
Meritocracy
Theocracy
Sect
91
What was one way that Henry IV reunited France?
by becoming Protestant
by becoming Catholic
by expelling the Huguenots
by joining the Huguenots
92
Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?
Any pious male from Muhammad's tribe could lead
Only Sufis could serve as leaders
Only descendants of Ali and Fatima could lead
Any good Muslim could lead
93
Which structures were constructed by the Maya?
Tall stone monuments called stelae
Large underground chambers called kivas
Artificial islands called chinampas
Housing complexes along canyon walls
94
Which two events were most directly responsible for major population migrations in the 1700s?
the African slave trade and potato famine
the Commercial Revolution and Atlantic slave trade
the Commercial Revolution and price revolution
the Columbian Exchange and Atlantic slave trade
95
One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Choson dynasty was
an increase in the literacy rate
the replacement of Buddhism with Confucianism
easier communication with China
an increase in the production of celadon pottery
96
How did Catherine succeed where Peter the Great had failed?
She introduced policies to westernize Russia
She won a warmwater port for Russia
She expanded Russia's borders
She strengthened the institute of serfdom
97
The Protestant Reformation swept through Northern Europe when Martin Luther called for
a peasants' revolt against the Church and German princes
the resignation of the pope
redistribution of Church lands
an end to Church corruption and the selling of indulgences
98
Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?
Farming taught people necessary skills for planning cities
Farming helped people to make stone tools
Farming allowed people to live in permanent villages
Farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering
99
Which statement describes the third and final leg of the triangular trade?
Enslaved Africans were sold in the Americas
European profits were used to buy plantations in America
European goods were sold in Africa
American goods and raw materials were sold in Europe
100
Which of the following best matches the work of Thomas Hobbes?
wrote Two Treatises of Government; limited government
wrote The Leviathan; advocated for an absolute monarchy
wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers
wrote The Social Contract; minimal government controls

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