Hunter and gathering societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

Early civilizations in the Americas were similar to the Romans, in that they

built roads and promoted scientific advancement

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they both

emphasized the value of human reasoning.

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that

Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

A major difference between early Judaism and early Christianity was that....

Christians spread their religion. Jews did not.

What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

The code of chivalry in Europe and the code of Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to

support demands for constitutional government.

Confucius teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to a interest in trade.

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1
Hunter and gathering societies
Like to live in urban areas.
Have complex economic systems.
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
Developed manufacturing
2
Early civilizations in the Americas were similar to the Romans, in that they
developed written language and monotheistic religion.
built roads and promoted scientific advancement
had a democratic government and written system of law.
had a uniform system of money and many trade routes.
3
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
granted independence as soon as possible.
4
Mesopotamian, Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian civilizations all have what in common?
They started in river valleys.
They suffered repeated invasions.
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
They had monotheistic religions.
5
When the mother holds more power.
communal
agnatic
matriarchal
patriarchal
6
Who brought Islam was first brought to Western and Eastern Africa whom?
traders from Arabia
missionaries from Persia
artists from Egypt
warriors from Spain
7
Which development allowed early peoples to live in one spot and not move around?
having an advanced written language
creation of government
monotheistic religions
advances in agriculture
8
What did Buddhism reject?
the idea of re-birth
karma
many of the Hindu Gods
meditation
9
What region do Christians, Muslims, Jews all have in common as the area from which they began?
West Africa
Northern Europe
Southeast Asia
Middle East
10
The effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests led to what?
the spread of Greek culture
nothing to important
a period of extreme punishment
the Olympic games
11
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
balance of trade.
Society of Friends.
Theory of Mercantilism.
triangular trade route.
12
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they both
emphasized the value of human reasoning.
placed great value on traditional beliefs.
contributed to the end of feudalism.
had the support of the Roman Catholic Church.
13
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
Trade with China was falling apart
They had virtually no road system
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
They cared too much about farming
14
Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that
the Aztecs and Incas did not build large temples.
the Aztecs and Incas did not think priests were important.
the Aztecs and Incas did not practice polytheistic religions
Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.
15
Judaism is the first religion to practice this
sacrifices
holy pilgrimages
ancestor worship
monotheism
16
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire
by respecting local costumes.
by denying citizenship to conquered people
by outlawing non-Roman religions.
by allowing other emperors to complete with Rome.
17
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
their are many gods and goddess in existance
your past actions control you destiny
the stuggle between good and evil
the many cycles of rebirth
18
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?
economic collapse in Europe
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
decrease in European population
introduction of new food crops to Europe
19
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
more focus on science rather than religion
increased interest in nationalistic movements
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
art increased emphasis on religious themes
20
A major difference between early Judaism and early Christianity was that....
both believe in Jesus
Christians spread their religion. Jews did not.
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
21
The Old Testament is an important religious text for who?
Buddhism, Shintoism, Christianity
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism
22
What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
greater wealth for peasants.
greater participation in government.
more landownership for nobles.
23
The code of chivalry in Europe and the code of Bushido in Japan are similar because...
they both help the ruler control his people.
they benefitted all the social classes.
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
both supported revolutionary ideas.
24
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
25
John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to
justify the divine right of kings.
support demands for constitutional government.
restore religious influence within government.
encourage people to live without government.
26
Which of the following is significant contribution of the Mongols?
Hinduism
legal systems
architecture
diffusion
27
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
fall of the Ottoman Empire
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
the Protestant Reformation
establishment of parliamentary democracy
28
Confucius teachings focused on what?
Form a democratic government.
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Defeat foreign enemy's.
29
Which factor best explains China’s ability to influence the cultural of Japan?
location
mountains
rivers
climate
30
How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?
Cloth and spices brought back led to a interest in trade.
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
A decline in the production of food crops.
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.

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