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1
What is Ethnocentrism?
The idea that cultural bias is inevitable
The belief of not promoting one's culture
The wrongful assumption that a study can be generalised
The belief that one's culture is superior to another culture
2
Ancient China struggled with agriculture due to the scarcity of land
False
True
3
The Ancient River Valley Civilizations of Egypt, India, & China all had fertile soil
True
False
4
Where did the first human appear:
America
Africa
Asia
Europe
5
Which area served as a cultural bridge between early China and Japan?
Persia
Korea
Russia
India
6
Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution?
moving from urban centers to rural centers
using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase production
shifting from hunting and gathering to farming as a way of life
replacing human laborers with machines
7
In this quotation, the author is implying that early humans
first appeared in Africa
invented tools and mastered the use of fire
migrated from Africa to Eurasia
appeared shortly after the Neolithic Age
8
The Ganges River and Deccan Plateau are all geographic features of India
False
True
9
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
obey the Ten Commandments
follow the Eightfold Path to achieve elightenment
10
Culture is sometimes referred to as "a blueprint for living" because it
flourishes best in traditional societies
provides plans for exploration of new territory
includes everything that contributes to a society's development
is determined by genetics
11
The Hellenistic culture was spread by:
Otto Von Bismark
Alexander the Great
Charles Darwin
MLK Jr.
12
Where did early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China develop?
near river valleys
near trade routes
near deserts
near mountains
13
Why is the Huang He River nicknamed "River of Sorrows"?
Because it makes people feel sorrowful
Because some old man pushed a lady down into it
Because of its destructive flooding
Because you have to be careful around it
14
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to?
follow a code of moral conduct
believe in reincarnation
put their own interests first
reject government authority
15
Define Dynastic cycle.
when a dynasty is overthrown
a pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
approval from the gods
evaporation of water into the atmosphere
16
What was one similarity between Egypt and China?
Traded with the Americas
Democratic Government
Written forms of communication
Believed in one god
17
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
development of direct democracy
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
promotion of the equality of all humans
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
18
What was the purpose of Chinese legalism?
to punish the lower classes
to sacrifice to the gods
to maintain upper hand in trade
to control the society
19
Silk, gunpowder, paper and block printing developed in
Ancient Rome
Dynastic China
Gupta India
Islamic Civilization
20
Which characteristic is common to the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?
origin in the Andes Mountains
territorial expansion with out warfare
advanced scientific knowledge
Equality of all members of society
21
Scarcity must be addressed because:
Resources are scarce
Military estimates are high
Government spending is high
Crop yields vary
22
Which feature of
Chinese agriculture
led to the development of the other three?
building of irrigation systems
scarcity of fertile land
growing rice and grains for their high food value
intensive farming methods
23
What were the Twelve Tables?
the leaders of the government
the tables in the Senate
Rome’s first written laws
Rome’s first legislature
24
Catastrophic floods destroyed crops and villages during the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.
True
False
25
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle were
mathematicians
artists
philosophers of Ancient Greece
theorists
26
The Code of Hammurabi and Justinian's Code are alike because
they propose tolerance for other religions
they establish trade agreements
they are both written legal systems
they propose social class equality
27
Geography affects human behavior
True
False
28
Which pairs of countries is most affected by monsoons?
Cuba and Afghanistan
Ghana and Argentina
Algeria and Turkey
India and China
29
Historians rely on
primary sources
because these sources
have the approval of religious authorities
are more detailed than secondary sources
provide eyewitness accounts of events
establish rules for writing history
30
The term monsoons can be defined as
seasonal winds
False
True
31
A Golden Age can be described as-
A period of peace and prosperity due to trade
A period of great intellectual and cultural growth
A period of intellectual prosperity
A long period of peace
32
One way in which the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Mahabharata are similar?
record stories
Works of literature that give historians information about society
stories that are tied to monotheistic beliefs
paintings that depict cultural values
33
What is the name of the mountain range that isolated Ancient China?
Great Rift Valley
Gobi Desert
Deccan Plateau
The Himalaya Mountains
34
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
35
What was one result of the Neolithic Revolution?
life expectancy declined
villages, governments, and civilizations developed
Humans first learned to use fire
People began hunting and gathering for food
36
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of adapting to surrounding geography
False
True
37
What observation can you make from the map below?
The largest desert area stretches from Western Africa to southwestern Asia
South America is the largest continent in the world
South America is in danger of flooding
North America is in danger of flooding
38
Which document contains these statements?
Edicts of Asoka
Code of Hammurabi
Edicts of Asoka
Ten Commandments
39
The central teachings of Confucianism were based on...
People were bad and needed strict rules
Ethics
reaching nirvana
Moral values
40
Which feature is shown on a political map?
languages spoken
boundaries
climate
mineral deposits
41
These statements represent examples of
self-determination
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
conflict
42
The Mandate of Heaven was..
The right to wear armor in Feudal Japan
The ruler's right to rule his people
The people's right to rule
The right enter heaven
43
Why are primary sources more reliable pieces of evidence?
They have the approval of religious authorities
They establish rules for writing history
They are more detailed than secondary sources
They provide an eyewitness account of events
44
What is Gothic Style?
A style of dress heavy on bright colors
A style of music similar to country
A style of writing with irregular rhyme schemes
A style of art and architecture during the medieval period
45
The Mandate of Heaven in Ancient China _______________.
promoted economic equality
created limited monarchies
justified the right to rule
supported the same religious prinicples
46
How did geography influence the development of Ancient Greece?
Flat plains made centralized rule possible.
Rich farmland led to a dependence on agriculture.
Tropical climate discouraged urban development.
Excellent Harbors encouraged seafaring trade
47
Which type of economic system relies primarily on hunting, gathering, herding, and farming to maintain self sufficiency?
command
traditional
capitalism
mixed
48
Why was the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point ?
A single culture came to dominate ancient society
Ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
Hunter-gatherers learned to control fire
49
Below are the 8 features of civilization.
False
True
50
A person who studies how people change resources into goods and services is an ________.
economist
sociologist
psychologist
archaeologist
51
The Roman Empire fell because it was weakened by both external and internal pressure
False
True
52
Which
Chinese philosophy
best completes this graphic organizer?
Daoism
Confucianism
legalism
Maoism
53
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah
Qu'ran
Bible
New Testament
54
An examination of this model would suggest that
everyday life is based on religious beliefs
peasants are excluded from political activity
the society lacks a social class system
art can provide an understanding of history
55
The philosophies of Confucius and Mao Zedong both emphasized
industry rather than agriculture
group rather than individual welfare
individual rather than cooperative gain
religious values rather than economic profits
56
An artifact can best be defined as _____
Something that was once living
A form of extracting soil
An economic policy in the Fertile Crescent
A man-made object from past historical events/time periods
57
Mountains have affected the history of many regions by isolating peoples and cultures
True
False
58
Earliest humans in the Americas arrived by:
Caribbean movement by Europeans
Exploring of Bering Strait
Bantu migration
Migration over Bering Strait
59
The golden age of Greece and Islam were similar in that both were times when
Advancements in science and technology occurred
Trade declined
Democratic governments developed
Religious ideas of Western Europe were accepted
60
Wrote using Cuneiform
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
61
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Alexander the Great is that each leader
encouraged the spread of independence movements
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
engaged in territorial expansion
62
cultural diffusion
The idea that cheese should be spreadable.
The idea that technology can be spread to others.
The idea that it is ok to force people to live like you do.
The idea that a way of living can be spread to others.
63
Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states
deserts
mountainous terrain
vast plains
monsoons
64
The
social structure
of ancient Egypt was ___________
had social mobility
hirarchical
Equal in status between genres
unranked
65
What is the purpose of the Ten Commandments, Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of faith?
to provide a guide for ethical behavior
to provide a guide for reincarnation
to provide consequences
to reach nirvana
66
The
Neolithic Revolution
is seen as a
turning point
in human history mainly because
copper was first used to improve stone tools
people started using animal skins for clothing
farming led to settled communities and surplus of food
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
67
Totalitarianism means life is:
State-controlled
Privatization-focused
Faith-driven
Total chaos
68
Where did Abraham's journey originate?
Nile River Valley
Sahara Desert
Mesopotamia
Mediterranean Sea
69
"Subsistence farmers" grow food for:
A whole village
Village markets
A single cash crop
Their family's needs
70
Which generalization about the Roman Empire can be made based on information shown in chart?
Olive oil was the most important of the Roman trade goods.
Rome traded only within the empire.
Conquered areas were needed to build with marble from Greece
Expansion of empire provided access to varied trade goods
71
Which primary source would most likely provide the perspective of an Indian Nationalist?
A United Nations document about the partition of British India
A painting of the Amritsar Massacre created by a Christian missionary
A diary entry of a Hindu participant in the Salt March
A letter written by the English viceroy in India to a member of Parliament
72
Which
concept
is being referred to in this passage?
C. natural rights
D. monotheism
B. matriarchal society
A. dynastic cycle
73
An individual deciphering the writing on the Rosetta Stone would be considered a:
political scientist
a sociologist
a geographer
an archaeologist
74
South Asia is known for their rich cultural diversity
False
True
75
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
Set of laws enacted to oppress the population of rural India
A set of rules by which the samurai were bound
The code which gave full authority and power to the king
Earliest recorded legal code written to govern the people of Babylon
76
Importing global products illustrates:
World citizenship
Interdependence
Nationality
Empathy
77
One way in which Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent are similar is that both leaders
centralized governmental power
implemented a new system of writing
imposed a polytheistic religion
provoked ethnic tensions
78
The caste system in India was characterized by
Right of people to choose their jobs
Equality between men and women
Toleration for religious beliefs
A lack of social mobility
