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1
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptians
Persian
Mayans
Incan
2
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
3
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Christians
Muslims
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
4
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
economic prosperity
cultural decline
political conflict
social equality
5
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Patricians in section 1
6
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Language
7
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
8
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
survival needs
Mineral deposits
9
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
shipping and trade
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
manufactured goods
10
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
2
1
3
11
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
specialization of labor
12
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
13
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
expansion
leaders
prayer
pilgrimages
14
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
feudal lords
humanists
parish priests
bankers
15
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
16
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
Bagdhad
17
This quotation describes the-
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
18
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People will experience an afterlife.
19
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
20
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tablets
21
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Written laws
Civil service
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
22
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
23
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
24
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
25
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Babylonian Empire
26
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
27
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
28
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in canyons
on mountaintops
on islands
in rainforests
29
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
Juno
30
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
The feudal system
31
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
32
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
33
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Buddhists
Jews
34
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Sculpture
Mosaics
Tapestries
35
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
36
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
37
The Great Wall of China was built to
create a monument to Mongol rule
Provide a trade route across Asia
Close china to Foreign Trade
Protect China from invaders
38
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
39
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Chinese
Persian
Arabic
Russian
40
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
41
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
42
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
43
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
ocean navigation
44
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Indian
Byzantine
Greek
45
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
representative assemblies
elected officials
religious authorities
tribal councils
46
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharoahs
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
47
This is a quotation from -
Homer
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
48
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
49
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
50
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Arabia
China
Spain
Italy