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1
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from Vikings from northern Europe
through contact with traders from China
from conquering Mongol invaders
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
2
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
3
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Creation of the Compass
Development of the wheel
Utilization of Cuneiform
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
4
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
inquisition
military
church
nobility
5
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
birth
education
geographic location
individual achievement
6
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
engineering
law
medicine
literature
7
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
ancient Rome
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Babylonia
8
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
All men are equal under the law
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
Violence must always be punished with violence
9
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
10
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Hiunduism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
11
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
unified national court systems were developed
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
12
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
The population tended to be small
There was a system of mass production
The concept of private property was important
Society was highly industrialized
13
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic religions
14
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Mansa Musa
Alexander the Great
Suleiman the Magnificent
Charlemagne
15
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
an educational system
a writing system
16
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
following the Eightfold path
praying five times a day
worshipping many gods
17
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
the evil in humans must be eliminated
the ruler should be chosen democratically
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
ancestor worship should be discontinued
18
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
All residents were given voting rights
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
19
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
limited the power of their rulers
established economies based on trade
practiced Christianity
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
20
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
21
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
food production declined
birthrates decreased rapidly
civilizations developed
societies became nomadic
22
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
the location protected people from land invasion
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
23
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Roman
Greek
Phoenician
Egyptian
24
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Daoism
Shinto
Judaism
Jainism
25
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
26
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
serve the needs of religious leaders
respect and worship nature
improve their positions in life
maintain social and political order
27
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Commercial
Industrial
Green
Neolithic
28
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Feudalism began in Western Europe
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
29
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Mongols invaded
city of Constantinople fell
Roman Empire collapsed
30
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they promote polytheism
they establish gender equality
they provide codes of behavior
they describe secularism
31
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
socialism
free market
manorialism
32
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
began living in permanent settlements
depended on hunting and gathering
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
developed a nomadic way of life
33
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
accepting the Eight-fold Path
worshipping many gods
praying in a synagogue
reading the Koran
34
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
Islam
animism
Hinduism
35
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Shinto
36
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
economics
poetry
law
drama
37
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
created democratic societies where people elected officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
38
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
created classless societies
established free-market economies
they developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
39
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
the means for irrigation and transportation
borders and elevations that were easily defended
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
40
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
compass
written language
ziggurat
monotheistic religion
41
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
eliminating selfish desires
doing good deeds
making pilgrimages to Mecca
relying on divine help
42
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
subsistence farmers
guild members
village dwellers
hunters and gatherers
43
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
salvation can be attained by good deeds
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
44
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
Improvements under the Tokugawa
Developments in Ancient Ghana
45
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
expansion of apartheid
spread of Christianity
shift in European population
pattern of the Bantu migrations
46
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
47
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Torah
Analects
New Testament
Koran
48
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
a classless society
respect for authority
owning land
religious beliefs
49
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in math and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
50
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Magna Carta
Balfour Declaration
Act of Supremacy
Twelve Tables
51
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
loyalty to their military leader
devotion to their nation state
allegiance to their families
service to their church
52
India's earliest civilizations were located in
river valleys
coastal regions
dry steppes
mountainous areas
53
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
a strong belief in the importance of education
the rapid industrialization of the economy
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
54
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
increased support of Mayan leaders
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
formation of the Christian Church
expansion of Hellenistic culture
55
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
scholars
merchants
soldiers
farmers
56
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem
57
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
isolation
urbanization
cultural diffusion
armed conflict
58
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
a series of military defeats in Africa
political corruption and instability of the government
59
The term feudalism is best defined as a
holy war between Christians and Muslims
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
60
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
established their wealth through trade
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
opened trade routes to the Americas
adopted Christianity as their major religion
61
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
find land for farming and grazing
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
establish a colonial empire
62
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
the printing press
the process of making silk
a republican form of government
63
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
family order
human rights
education
military service
64
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
animism
reincarnation
monotheism
nirvana
65
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used a hieroglyphic writing system
used the ziggurat form for their temples
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
66
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
had the right to vote
were equal to men
could hold public office
enjoyed some legal rights
67
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
extensive trade with the Middle East
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
68
The illustration represents a society based on
social class
accumulated wealth
educational achievement
political ability
69
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
The soul can be reincarnated
Everyone should have the same social status
People should pray five times a day
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
70
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Shinto and animism
Hinduism and Confucianism
Judaism and Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
71
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
A strong military led to national unity
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
72
The caste system in India was characterized by
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
the right of people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
73
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
amount of land posessed
amount of money earned
number of slaves owned
level of education achieved
74
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
cultural diffusion
secularism
75
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
imperialism
isolation
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
76
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
lack of natural seaports limited communication
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
77
Which society practiced direct democracy?
dynastic China
Gupta Empire
ancient Athens
early Egypt
78
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
North America
Africa
Asia
79
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
establishment of production quotas for oil
use of the human figure in art
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade