How did the philosopher Aristotle affect the modern study of plants and animals?

He created a system to divide them into groups

How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?

By fertilizing the soil it attracted communities of farmers

Hippocrates is called the "Fater of Medicine" which statement would he most likely have made?

"I see that you go sick after eating that meat"

What does a country's rate of natural increase indicate?

How fast its population is growing each year

Why is the North China plain sometimes called the "Land of the Yellow Earth'?

Limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil

Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?

Greek knowledge of local waterways

What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?

Gospels written in Greek by his followers

How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the US today?

Citizens voted directly on all issues

The Sumerians were a civilization not an Empire. What feature did the Empires?

One government ruled several groups

Which of theses is the best definition of a river basin?

The area drained by a river and its tributaries

What is the best definition of colonialism?

One country controlling another from far away

How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?

it left silt that improved the soil

Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy in Japan?

It is among the highest in the world

How is the Gobi Desert different from the Taklimakan Desert?

Pebbles cover much of the surface

How did colonies affect ancient Greek culture?

They spread the culture over a wide area

What is oil considered a non-renewable resource?

It takes millions of years to form

Sumo was originated to...?

To pray for and honor a bountiful harvest

How was the Hindu belief about Karma related to the caste system?

People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives

A story that teaches a moral lesson

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1
In which African country did an apartheid occur?
Rwanda
Libya
South Africa
Sudan
2
How did the philosopher Aristotle affect the modern study of plants and animals?
He invented a machine for measuring growth
He created a system to divide them into groups
He suggested cutting people open to see how the body work
He discovered that the heart pumps blood through the body
3
How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?
By fertilizing the soil it attracted communities of farmers
By swarming with fish it led to the growth of rainfall
By flooding dangerously it kept people at a distance
By carrying boats of raiders it drove households away
4
Which of the following is the best example of how the Samurai have influenced modern Japan?
Amida Buddhists in the government
Devotion to the Japanese Emperor
Development of electronic equipment
Kamikaze pilots in WWII
5
A southwestern Asian country that spends much of its oil earnings on Education and health has?
A high HDI Ranking
A small per capita G.D.P.
A large Rural population
A low life expectancy
6
Which kind of economy is most common today?
Command
Traditional
Mixed
Market
7
Hippocrates is called the "Fater of Medicine" which statement would he most likely have made?
"You must let me try this experiment on you"
"I will tell everybody about your illness"
"You are sick because the Gods are not angry at you"
"I see that you go sick after eating that meat"
8
What does a country's rate of natural increase indicate?
How much energy it uses each year
How fast its population is growing each year
How many babies are born there each year
How many businesses start there each year
9
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
In the mountains
Beside the rivers
Near the desert
On the plateau
10
To defeat the Persians at Marathon, The Greeks made use of what...?
Long-distance runners
Bows and arrows
A narrow valledy
A strong navy
11
What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
The water of the three sides
The steep mountain slopes
The lack of large rivers
The large number of islands
12
How did Ancient Judaism differs from other religions at the time?
Rules for how to act
More elegant temples
Belief in one God
Famous leader-heros
13
Late Chinese history which geographical feature made governing China as a united state hard?
Its broad plains
Its long Rivers
Different crops
Its large size
14
Why was the battle of Plataea important?
It ended the Persian wars
It destroyed the Persian Navy
It caused Persia to attack
It let Greece Rule Persia
15
Which of the choices below is a part of American democracy that comes from the ancient Greeks?
Independent city-state
A council of elders
Juries of citizens
One official religion
16
Why is the North China plain sometimes called the "Land of the Yellow Earth'?
Millet is an important grain on farms in the region
One of the world's muddiest rivers runs through this region
Limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil
Gold has been discovered in the surrounding mountians
17
Why did fewer people settle in outer China than in inner China?
The roads were more dangerous
The land was in larger estates
The invasions drove farmers away
The climate was more extreme
18
Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?
Greek swords, spears, and armor
Greek knowledge of local waterways
Persian use of a greek spy
Persian bridge made by roping boats together
19
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Scribes who recorded his deeds in Hebrew
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
The latin writings of Roman historians
Egyptian scrolls found near the dead sea
20
Which of the following type of government means rule by the people?
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Oligarchy
21
When Muslims say "There is no God by God," they are affirming their belief in...?
Shari'ah
Monotheism
Muhammad
Jihad
22
Exodus means departure. In the history of the Israelites, exodus was the departure from...?
Babylon
Canaan
Ur
Egypt
23
Which of these ideas was first introduced in ancient Greece?
Earth moves around the sun
The moon seems to change shape
It is good to study the night sky
The planets affect human lives
24
How did the greek mountains affect communication?
They promoted road building
They isolated communities
They made farmers stop speaking
They led people to write letters
25
The three fundamental economic questions are what to produce, ________, and for whom.
Where
Why
When
How
26
Which is one of the four noble truths of Buddhism?
Study leads to wisdom
Only death can end cravings
Suffering is caused by desires
Joy is achieved by praying
27
How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the US today?
Leaders should be both wise and good
Citizens voted directly on all issues
Citizens gave their leaders to total power
Citizens elected representatives to make laws
28
The Sumerians were a civilization not an Empire. What feature did the Empires?
Many beautiful works of art were produced
Public works such as irrigation were organized
Rulers claimed to get power from the gods
One government ruled several groups
29
What was one reason Persia attacked Greece?
Persia wanted farmland
Persia wanted better schools
Persia wanted Greek culture
Persia wanted revenge
30
A problem that all four Mesopotamian Empires had was difficulty in...?
Keeping track of their history
trading with other empires
choosing strong leaders
Controlling such a large area
31
Which of theses is the best definition of a river basin?
The area drained by a river and its tributaries
The delta created by a river at its mouth
The sources of a river and its tributaries
The length of a river from its source to its mouth
32
How do state and local governments typically generate revenue to pay for education?
Corporate and business taxes
Lotteries and municipal bonds
Payroll and insurance taxes
Property and sales taxes
33
What is the best definition of colonialism?
One country competing with another
One country not trading with another
One country controlling another from far away
One country calling another names
34
Which of the following is the best definition of arable land?
Land that is flat
Land that can be mined
Land that is forested
Land that can be farmed
35
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
Foreign partnerships
The law of the land
Family tradiditon
Military force
36
How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires
It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife
it left silt that improved the soil
it isolated the settlements
37
Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
38
Name the four affirmations of Shinto
Taking a special pilgrimage
Respecting money
Taking a special pilgrimageAttending temple prayers
Honoring the Gods
39
Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy in Japan?
It is about average among the world's countries
It is among the highest in the world
It has dropped as Japan's population has grown
It has fallen far behind that of India
40
How is the Gobi Desert different from the Taklimakan Desert?
Winter is very similar to summer
Pebbles cover much of the surface
Very little rain falls during a year
The air grows hot in the daytime
41
Which invention made it possible for Sumerian Armies to use chariots?
Horseshoes
Wheels
Swords
Sledges
42
How did colonies affect ancient Greek culture?
They led the Greeks to adopt Asian culture
They spread the culture over a wide area
They caused village cultures to develop in different ways
Forced settlers to lose their culture and rights as Greeks
43
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
They could not start colonies
They were crowded together
They each wanted more land
They had too many soldiers
44
What is oil considered a non-renewable resource?
It is found deep in the ground
It creates pollution when burned
It is used to produce electricity
It takes millions of years to form
45
The name "Buddha" meant one who was..."
Everlasting
All-powerful
Awakend
Sorrowful
46
Sumo was originated to...?
Drink sake
Stomping to scare off evil spirits
To pray for and honor a bountiful harvest
Purify the wrestling ring with salt
47
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
Obedience
Revenge
Justice
Love
48
How was the Hindu belief about Karma related to the caste system?
People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals
People in different castes work different jobs
people's caste determines which deities they worship
49
Which of the following physical features has most affected Japan's population distribution?
Deltas
Rivers
Deserts
Mountains
50
Special Economic Zones attract more foreign business than other parts of China due to what?
Greater Freedom
Cheaper energy
Cleaner Air
Warmer weather
51
What is a parable?
A story that explains Jewish traditions
A story of Jesus' Life
A story written by a follower Christianity
A story that teaches a moral lesson
52
What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?
Egypt
Babylon
Canaan
Ur
53
How were women and slaves treated in Sparta?
Slaves were taught at home
Women lived the same simple life as men
Women and slaves were not citizens and had fewer rights
Women could engage in trade
54
Why was Sparta called an oligarchy?
Because the ruling power of Sparta was in the hands of a few
Because they relied on farming
Because everyone could vote
Because they relied on trade
55
Why was Athens called a democracy?
The smartest men ruled
Every citizen could take part in the city's government
The wealthy land owners ruled
The government leaders were picked by the king
56
In the Roman Republic, Patricians referred to...?
Everyone except slaves
Wealthy landowning families
People with Greek ancestors
Every adult male citizen
57
How were women and slaves treated in Athens?
They were not citizens & had far fewer rights than free men
They could buy their freedom if they saved enough money
They were treated the same as everyone else
They could vote with the Oligarchy
58
The word alphabet comes from...?
The greek words meaning "word" and "parts"
The first two letters of the Greek alphabet
The ideas of Aristotle
The work of the writer Thucydides
59
What problem did ancient Greek communities try to solve by starting colonies?
Shortage of people
Too much timber
Too many ships
Shortage of farmland
60
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He led disciples who traveled with Jesus
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews
He asked converts to come and visit him
He preached Christianity in the Temple in Jerusalem
61
If you were a woman, why might it be better to live in 12th century Japan than in 17th century?
When the capital moved some were denied court positions
As samurai culture developed women's status declined
As Buddhism took hold women were denied enlightenment
When the emperors regained power women's status declined
62
A city conquered by Rome can become a Roman ally What was a disadvantage for the conquered city
It had to pay Roman taxes
Its people became Roman citizens
Its citizens were taken to Rome
It was allowed to trade with Rome
63
What object below provides evidence that Samurai Valued courage?
Calligraphy brushes
Sword and armor
Statues of Buddha
Hoe and plow
64
The law of demand states that as quantity demanded decreases...."
Quality decreases
Production increases
Wages decreases
Price increases
65
Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning "Few"?
Tyrant
Democrat
Oligarch
Monarch
66
What happened at the battle of Thermopylae?
The persians defeated the Athenians
The Persians defeated the Spartans
The Spartans defeated the Persians
The Athenians defeated the Persians
67
The Gospels say Jesus rose from the dead. His followers call this what..?
Resurrection
Communion
Persecution
Baptism
68
Why are both the Roman Republic and the US today considered Republics?
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws
The people elect representatives to make laws for them
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws
69
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic?
Rome set up new colonies
Rome built long roads
Caesar defeated Pompey
Spartacus freed the slaves
70
What are the most pressing problems facing Africa today?
Civil/Ethnic War
Lack of food and clean water
All of the above
poverty
71
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social caste?
By birth
By education
By skill
By wealth
72
What is the main goal of China's one-child policy?
Zero population growth
Lower infant mortality
Increased life expectancy
Less spatial inequality
73
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Opposing generals in war
They mythical founders of Rome
Colonists from ancient Greece
Exploreres on a famous river
74
In which way is Japan's population distribution similar to that of the rest of the world?
Most people live in small towns
Most people live near a coastline
Most people live near the equator
Most people live at high elevations
75
For what is Hammurabi best remembered?
A written code of laws
A system of canals
A hanging gardern
A style of battle
76
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Believers would not feel pain or hunger
People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted
Slaces and the poor could hope for a better life after death
Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers
77
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
Climate
Bandits
Mud
Rocks
78
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings...?
Dust storms
Pleasant mornings
Unbearable heat
Heavy Rain

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