This was the significant effect of the Silk Road

a network of trading routes that linked China to the west

The Neolithic Revolution occurred because of

The development of farming, Population Growth

What was the immediate result of King Philip's assassination?

Alexander the Great took over power

What is the MAIN difference between Sunni & Shi'a Muslims?

Shi'a wanted a family member of Muhammad to rule

What does the term martyr mean?

somone who is willing to die for a cause

What is the definition of inflation?

more money but it has less value

What made the Mongols nearly unstoppable on the battlefield?

They were highly mobile and skilled in horsemanship

Women in Sparta__________________.

could own land and run business

All were reasons why Genghis Khan was a successful leader EXCEPT

Showed mercy to rebellious peoples

Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is

achieving moksha, or union with the universe

The two major sea trading networks during the reign of the Islamic Empire were the

Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean

What was the primary purpose for construction of the Great Wall?

to discourage invasion from the north

According to Hindu beliefs, how can people change their caste in life?

only in the next life by fulfilling their duty in this one

The two major land trading routes in the Islamic Empire were

Silk Road and Arabian Peninsula

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1
What principles do the legal system of the U.S. and ancient Rome have in common?
a leader should have term limits
A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
all are correct
All free people have equal rights before the law
2
Complete the sentence: The emperor ______ built the Great Wall during the ________ dynasty
Gautama; Shang
Shi Huangdi; Qin
Confucius; Zhou
Wudi; Han
3
This was the significant effect of the Silk Road
broke up government monopolies and religion based freedoms
a network of trading routes that linked China to the west
reduced China’s overall territory
eliminated taxes on peasants
4
The Neolithic Revolution occurred because of
The development of cities
Advances in technology
The development of farming
Population Growth
5
The Mongols helped open trade and communication between Europe and Asia.
false
true
6
What was the immediate result of King Philip's assassination?
Alexander the Great took over power
Golden Age of Greece Began
Pericles died of the plague
Hellenistic Age began
7
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni & Shi'a Muslims?
Shi'a wanted a family member of Muhammad to rule
Shi'a pray towards Mecca
Sunni fast from sunrise to sundown on Ramadan.
Sunni believe in monotheism
8
Constantinople was eventually conquered by
The Mongols
The Seleucids
The Turks
The Ewoks
9
Justinian is known for rebuilding this great church.
Westminster Abbey
Hagia Sophia
St. Basil's Cathedral
Notre Dame
10
What does the term martyr mean?
member of a wealthy upper class family
elected official of ancient Rome
temporary ruler having the powers of a king
somone who is willing to die for a cause
11
What is the definition of inflation?
more money but it has less value
strong economy
paying taxes to the wealthy
poverty
12
Under Constatine's rule, the Roman Empire___________
created the 12 Tables of Rome
was dividied into three Hellenistic kingdoms
adopted Greek Mythology as its official religion
outlawed Christian persecution
13
What made the Mongols nearly unstoppable on the battlefield?
Their armor was superior to any other armor of the time.
They usually largely outnumbered their enemies
They were highly mobile and skilled in horsemanship
Their generals led from the front lines during battles.
14
Justinian's Code preserved _______ laws.
Roman
Persian
Greek
Chinese
15
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Ancient Indus cities of Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa?
houses made of baked clay brick
an organized city design
Sewers/plumbing
massive pyramid temples
16
Who is Muhammad?
Messenger of Allah
Allah
Son of Allah
Replacement of Jesus on earth
17
City States were usually protected by
Wooden walls
Mudbrick walls
Concrete walls
Lazer walls
18
Women in Sparta__________________.
attended plays
could own land and run business
voted
trained for war
19
All of the statments below describe ancient Athens except?
women could own land
Corintian, Doric and Ionic columns were created
Pericles was a leader
democracy was valued
20
All of the following describe Augustus Caesar except
respected by the people of Rome
brought Pax Romana to Rome
a good leader
harsh dictator
21
All were reasons why Genghis Khan was a successful leader EXCEPT
Used cruelty as a weapon
Brilliant organizer
Showed mercy to rebellious peoples
Gifted strategist
22
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
following dharma, or life’s duties.
achieving the meditative state of Jainism.
achieving moksha, or union with the universe
practicing ahimsa, or nonviolence.
23
What was the city and trading center of the Mali Empire in Western Africa?
Mecca
Medina
Timbuktu
Jenne
24
Who introduced the technology of the wheel to the Egyptians?
Mesopotamians
No one
The Greeks
The Romans
25
The two major sea trading networks during the reign of the Islamic Empire were the
Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean
Black Sea and Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
26
What was the primary purpose for construction of the Great Wall?
to discourage invasion from the north
to keep peasants from escaping his kingdom
to establish the borders of China
to protect his system of feudalism
27
According to Hindu beliefs, how can people change their caste in life?
Hindus do not believe in a caste system
They could move up or down through marriage
They could move up in caste by paying more taxes
only in the next life by fulfilling their duty in this one
28
The Olmec is known as the _____________ culture of mesoamerica.
trading
mother
father
farming
29
The ancient Egyptian civilization was located along which river?
The Nile River
The Tigris River
The Mississippi River
The Amazon River
30
A region in ancient Greece with its own government is known as________?
territory
empire
country
city-state
31
Kiev and Novgorod were powerful because they were located along
lakes
deserts
rivers
asteroid belts
32
Which would not be a characteristic of a Golden Age?
peace and harmony
war and tension
strong economy and wealth
many achievements
33
What is the most important achievement that came from ancient Athens?
democracy
geometry
Greek Mythology
art
34
What was the immediate result of Alexander the Great's death?
Hellenistic Age began
Rome conquered Greece
The Peloponnesian War began
Trojan War started
35
In the 1200s, the _______________ invaded Russia.
Australians
Aztec
Mongols
Chinese
36
Which of the following was NOT a natural barrier from Egypt and outside invaders?
Rapids of the Nile
The Rocky Mountains
The Sahara Desert
Large bodies of Water
37
Which of the following early river valley civilizations was located in India
Mespotamian
Indus
Egyptian
Shang
38
What is this a picture of?
Parthenon
Colosseum
Library during Hellenistic Age
aqueduct
39
This king created the first legal set of laws.
Gilgamesh
Hammurabi
Babylon
Sargon
40
Which political structure most resembles the Maya?
Classical Greece
China
Rome
Persia
41
Justinian developed a uniform legal code called
The Rosetta Stone
The Jedi Code
The Code of Hammurabi
Justinian's Code
42
Which two rivers are included in the ancient Chinese civilization?
Ganges & Yellow Rivers
Indus & Yellow Rivers
Haung (Yellow) & Chang Rivers
Chang & Ganges Rivers
43
Sparta had a government ruled by_______?
oligarchy
vendors
barbarians
the people
44
Which Mongolian practice did Kublai Khan NOT follow?
A nomadic way of life
Military conquest of China
Increased trade in the Mongol Empire
The rituals of his ancestors
45
Predictable yearly flooding in Egypt was known as
The Gift of the Nile
The Pyramids
Polytheism
Mummification
46
Which of the following titles did Ivan III use?
Czar
Patriarch
Sultan
Khan
47
Which of the following are architectual achievements of ancient Rome?
roads
pyramids
aqueducts
Colisseum
48
The two major land trading routes in the Islamic Empire were
Silk Road and Persian Peninsula
Silk Road and Arabian Peninsula
Trans-sahara and Europe
Arabian Peninsula and Trans-sahara
49
The Egyptians had which form of government...
A Theocracy
Communism
Socialism
A Democracy
50
The conflict between Athens and Sparta is known as the ___________.
The Punic Wars
The Peloponnesian War
The Trojan War
The Mongolian War
51
The Hebrews believed in one god because Abraham made a promise to God in return for protection
True
False
52
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Prince of China
Confucius
the Aryan peoples of India
Siddhartha Gautama
53
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?
currupt rulers
inflation
mercenaries
gladiators
54
All of the following describe Greece's geography except______?
Hills
Rivers
Islands
Rocks
55
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith
Prayer
Almsgiving
Baptism
56
Russia is named after a group of Vikings called
Angles
Saxons
Jutes
Rus
57
Which Mali ruler was noted for his pilgrimage to Mecca and building a university?
Rowan
Mansa Musa
Nelson
Sundiata
58
The original source of authority for Muslims was
The Angel Gabriel
Muhammad
Abu Bakr
Allah
59
The Byzantine capital was _________, now known as Istanbul.
Rome
Kiev
Constantinople
Moscow
60
The ancient Greeks influenced___________________.
politics and sports
math and medicine
all are correct
philosophy and architecture
61
The primary religion of the Mali empire was?
Islam
polytheism
Judaism
Christianity
62
The unifying force in the Islamic Empire was
Arabic language
Greek language
Sanskrit language
Latin language
63
This is the holy book of Judaism and the first five books of the Old Testament
Bible
Koran
Torah
Sanskrit
64
Slaves were at the _________ of Mesopotamian social structure
Middle
Top
Bottom
65
Which philosophy believed that only the most educated should be at the top of government?
Doaism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Dharma
66
According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,
a ruler was divine and should never be overthrown
the system of feudalism was an unfair form of government
the gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler
society should not be divided into social classes
67
What best describes daily life in Sparta?
attending dramas and comedies
developing brave and skillful warroirs
freedom of speech
creating beautiful columns
68
Why did the Bantu migrate?
They needed more land for a growing population
They were fleeing from the slave trade
The developed iron smelting
They were victims of ethnic conflict
69
The capital city of the Aztec Empire was __________
Chichen Itza
Tikal
Machu Picchu
Tenochtitlan
70
What are two reasons Julius Caesar was assisnated?
he refused to help the poor
he delcared himself dictator for life
he wouldn't share power with Augustus
the senate feared he had too much power
71
Mesopotamians used this form of early writing
Hieroglyphics
French
Cursive Writing
Cuneiform
72
The geography of ancient Greece made it hard for city-states to....
unite
vote
fight with each other
practice religion
73
The Mesopotamians lived the river valleys of
The Tigris and Nile Rivers
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Amazon River
The Nile River
74
Trade led to ________ in Mesopotamia
ziggurats
Cultural Diffusion
Cyrus the Wise
Polytheism
75
Which of the following fields of mathematics did Muslim scholars invent?
Trigonometry
Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
76
What were the names of the twin brothers in the myth about Rome's creation?
Julius and Augustus
Ronold and Ryan
Romulus & Remus
Remus & Raspatian
77
Why were Egpytian kings referred to as Pharaohs?
They were only head of government.
They were only a military leader.
They were chosen by God.
They were political and religious leaders.
78
What was the name of the early form of Egyptian writing?
Heiroglyphs
Cursive Writing
Keyboarding
Cuneiform
79
Who was the first leader of Mali?
The Pharaoh
Aristotle
Sundiata Keita
Zeus
80
What are three aspects of Roman government?
veto
absolute rule
voting
consuls
81
Quipu was the Inca system of _____.
government
road building
writing
record keeping
82
The geographic location of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire
allowed for trading contacts with Europe, Africa, and Asia.
made it prone to flooding and constant trade interruptions.
prevented invasions from rival empires.
Enabled overland but not overseas trade with Europe and Asia
83
The Mesopotamian Ziggurat was used to communicate and give tribute to gods and goddesses.
False
True
84
^{What is Pax Romana?}
period of peace and stability
Roman code of laws
taxes paid to the emperors
upper class citizens of Rome
85
What is an aqueduct?
a wall to keep out invaders
arches that carry water over long distances
a roman road
a bridge
86
Which of the following was the principle reason that trade in the Aztec Empire was greater Inca?
Geography was more conducive to trade with Aztecs than Incas
The Incas lacked an adequate road system to transport goods
The Aztecs were stronger
the Incan state did not permit indiviuduals to be merhcants
87
What is the fundamental difference between Hinduism & Buddhism?
The Hindus rejection of Moksha
The Buddhists rejection of reincarnation
The Buddhists rejection of the caste system
The Hindus rejection of Karma
88
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate position of the Roman government?
Consul
Tribune
Dictator
Plebeian

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Questions 88

Answers

1
What principles do the legal system of the U.S. and ancient Rome have in common?
a leader should have term limits
A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
all are correct
All free people have equal rights before the law
2
Complete the sentence: The emperor ______ built the Great Wall during the ________ dynasty
Gautama; Shang
Shi Huangdi; Qin
Confucius; Zhou
Wudi; Han
3
This was the significant effect of the Silk Road
broke up government monopolies and religion based freedoms
a network of trading routes that linked China to the west
reduced China’s overall territory
eliminated taxes on peasants
4
The Neolithic Revolution occurred because of
The development of cities
Advances in technology
The development of farming
Population Growth
5
The Mongols helped open trade and communication between Europe and Asia.
false
true
6
What was the immediate result of King Philip's assassination?
Alexander the Great took over power
Golden Age of Greece Began
Pericles died of the plague
Hellenistic Age began
7
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni & Shi'a Muslims?
Shi'a wanted a family member of Muhammad to rule
Shi'a pray towards Mecca
Sunni fast from sunrise to sundown on Ramadan.
Sunni believe in monotheism
8
Constantinople was eventually conquered by
The Mongols
The Seleucids
The Turks
The Ewoks
9
Justinian is known for rebuilding this great church.
Westminster Abbey
Hagia Sophia
St. Basil's Cathedral
Notre Dame
10
What does the term martyr mean?
member of a wealthy upper class family
elected official of ancient Rome
temporary ruler having the powers of a king
somone who is willing to die for a cause
11
What is the definition of inflation?
more money but it has less value
strong economy
paying taxes to the wealthy
poverty
12
Under Constatine's rule, the Roman Empire___________
created the 12 Tables of Rome
was dividied into three Hellenistic kingdoms
adopted Greek Mythology as its official religion
outlawed Christian persecution
13
What made the Mongols nearly unstoppable on the battlefield?
Their armor was superior to any other armor of the time.
They usually largely outnumbered their enemies
They were highly mobile and skilled in horsemanship
Their generals led from the front lines during battles.
14
Justinian's Code preserved _______ laws.
Roman
Persian
Greek
Chinese
15
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Ancient Indus cities of Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa?
houses made of baked clay brick
an organized city design
Sewers/plumbing
massive pyramid temples
16
Who is Muhammad?
Messenger of Allah
Allah
Son of Allah
Replacement of Jesus on earth
17
City States were usually protected by
Wooden walls
Mudbrick walls
Concrete walls
Lazer walls
18
Women in Sparta__________________.
attended plays
could own land and run business
voted
trained for war
19
All of the statments below describe ancient Athens except?
women could own land
Corintian, Doric and Ionic columns were created
Pericles was a leader
democracy was valued
20
All of the following describe Augustus Caesar except
respected by the people of Rome
brought Pax Romana to Rome
a good leader
harsh dictator
21
All were reasons why Genghis Khan was a successful leader EXCEPT
Used cruelty as a weapon
Brilliant organizer
Showed mercy to rebellious peoples
Gifted strategist
22
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
following dharma, or life’s duties.
achieving the meditative state of Jainism.
achieving moksha, or union with the universe
practicing ahimsa, or nonviolence.
23
What was the city and trading center of the Mali Empire in Western Africa?
Mecca
Medina
Timbuktu
Jenne
24
Who introduced the technology of the wheel to the Egyptians?
Mesopotamians
No one
The Greeks
The Romans
25
The two major sea trading networks during the reign of the Islamic Empire were the
Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean
Black Sea and Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
26
What was the primary purpose for construction of the Great Wall?
to discourage invasion from the north
to keep peasants from escaping his kingdom
to establish the borders of China
to protect his system of feudalism
27
According to Hindu beliefs, how can people change their caste in life?
Hindus do not believe in a caste system
They could move up or down through marriage
They could move up in caste by paying more taxes
only in the next life by fulfilling their duty in this one
28
The Olmec is known as the _____________ culture of mesoamerica.
trading
mother
father
farming
29
The ancient Egyptian civilization was located along which river?
The Nile River
The Tigris River
The Mississippi River
The Amazon River
30
A region in ancient Greece with its own government is known as________?
territory
empire
country
city-state
31
Kiev and Novgorod were powerful because they were located along
lakes
deserts
rivers
asteroid belts
32
Which would not be a characteristic of a Golden Age?
peace and harmony
war and tension
strong economy and wealth
many achievements
33
What is the most important achievement that came from ancient Athens?
democracy
geometry
Greek Mythology
art
34
What was the immediate result of Alexander the Great's death?
Hellenistic Age began
Rome conquered Greece
The Peloponnesian War began
Trojan War started
35
In the 1200s, the _______________ invaded Russia.
Australians
Aztec
Mongols
Chinese
36
Which of the following was NOT a natural barrier from Egypt and outside invaders?
Rapids of the Nile
The Rocky Mountains
The Sahara Desert
Large bodies of Water
37
Which of the following early river valley civilizations was located in India
Mespotamian
Indus
Egyptian
Shang
38
What is this a picture of?
Parthenon
Colosseum
Library during Hellenistic Age
aqueduct
39
This king created the first legal set of laws.
Gilgamesh
Hammurabi
Babylon
Sargon
40
Which political structure most resembles the Maya?
Classical Greece
China
Rome
Persia
41
Justinian developed a uniform legal code called
The Rosetta Stone
The Jedi Code
The Code of Hammurabi
Justinian's Code
42
Which two rivers are included in the ancient Chinese civilization?
Ganges & Yellow Rivers
Indus & Yellow Rivers
Haung (Yellow) & Chang Rivers
Chang & Ganges Rivers
43
Sparta had a government ruled by_______?
oligarchy
vendors
barbarians
the people
44
Which Mongolian practice did Kublai Khan NOT follow?
A nomadic way of life
Military conquest of China
Increased trade in the Mongol Empire
The rituals of his ancestors
45
Predictable yearly flooding in Egypt was known as
The Gift of the Nile
The Pyramids
Polytheism
Mummification
46
Which of the following titles did Ivan III use?
Czar
Patriarch
Sultan
Khan
47
Which of the following are architectual achievements of ancient Rome?
roads
pyramids
aqueducts
Colisseum
48
The two major land trading routes in the Islamic Empire were
Silk Road and Persian Peninsula
Silk Road and Arabian Peninsula
Trans-sahara and Europe
Arabian Peninsula and Trans-sahara
49
The Egyptians had which form of government...
A Theocracy
Communism
Socialism
A Democracy
50
The conflict between Athens and Sparta is known as the ___________.
The Punic Wars
The Peloponnesian War
The Trojan War
The Mongolian War
51
The Hebrews believed in one god because Abraham made a promise to God in return for protection
True
False
52
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Prince of China
Confucius
the Aryan peoples of India
Siddhartha Gautama
53
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?
currupt rulers
inflation
mercenaries
gladiators
54
All of the following describe Greece's geography except______?
Hills
Rivers
Islands
Rocks
55
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith
Prayer
Almsgiving
Baptism
56
Russia is named after a group of Vikings called
Angles
Saxons
Jutes
Rus
57
Which Mali ruler was noted for his pilgrimage to Mecca and building a university?
Rowan
Mansa Musa
Nelson
Sundiata
58
The original source of authority for Muslims was
The Angel Gabriel
Muhammad
Abu Bakr
Allah
59
The Byzantine capital was _________, now known as Istanbul.
Rome
Kiev
Constantinople
Moscow
60
The ancient Greeks influenced___________________.
politics and sports
math and medicine
all are correct
philosophy and architecture
61
The primary religion of the Mali empire was?
Islam
polytheism
Judaism
Christianity
62
The unifying force in the Islamic Empire was
Arabic language
Greek language
Sanskrit language
Latin language
63
This is the holy book of Judaism and the first five books of the Old Testament
Bible
Koran
Torah
Sanskrit
64
Slaves were at the _________ of Mesopotamian social structure
Middle
Top
Bottom
65
Which philosophy believed that only the most educated should be at the top of government?
Doaism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Dharma
66
According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,
a ruler was divine and should never be overthrown
the system of feudalism was an unfair form of government
the gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler
society should not be divided into social classes
67
What best describes daily life in Sparta?
attending dramas and comedies
developing brave and skillful warroirs
freedom of speech
creating beautiful columns
68
Why did the Bantu migrate?
They needed more land for a growing population
They were fleeing from the slave trade
The developed iron smelting
They were victims of ethnic conflict
69
The capital city of the Aztec Empire was __________
Chichen Itza
Tikal
Machu Picchu
Tenochtitlan
70
What are two reasons Julius Caesar was assisnated?
he refused to help the poor
he delcared himself dictator for life
he wouldn't share power with Augustus
the senate feared he had too much power
71
Mesopotamians used this form of early writing
Hieroglyphics
French
Cursive Writing
Cuneiform
72
The geography of ancient Greece made it hard for city-states to....
unite
vote
fight with each other
practice religion
73
The Mesopotamians lived the river valleys of
The Tigris and Nile Rivers
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Amazon River
The Nile River
74
Trade led to ________ in Mesopotamia
ziggurats
Cultural Diffusion
Cyrus the Wise
Polytheism
75
Which of the following fields of mathematics did Muslim scholars invent?
Trigonometry
Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
76
What were the names of the twin brothers in the myth about Rome's creation?
Julius and Augustus
Ronold and Ryan
Romulus & Remus
Remus & Raspatian
77
Why were Egpytian kings referred to as Pharaohs?
They were only head of government.
They were only a military leader.
They were chosen by God.
They were political and religious leaders.
78
What was the name of the early form of Egyptian writing?
Heiroglyphs
Cursive Writing
Keyboarding
Cuneiform
79
Who was the first leader of Mali?
The Pharaoh
Aristotle
Sundiata Keita
Zeus
80
What are three aspects of Roman government?
veto
absolute rule
voting
consuls
81
Quipu was the Inca system of _____.
government
road building
writing
record keeping
82
The geographic location of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire
allowed for trading contacts with Europe, Africa, and Asia.
made it prone to flooding and constant trade interruptions.
prevented invasions from rival empires.
Enabled overland but not overseas trade with Europe and Asia
83
The Mesopotamian Ziggurat was used to communicate and give tribute to gods and goddesses.
False
True
84
^{What is Pax Romana?}
period of peace and stability
Roman code of laws
taxes paid to the emperors
upper class citizens of Rome
85
What is an aqueduct?
a wall to keep out invaders
arches that carry water over long distances
a roman road
a bridge
86
Which of the following was the principle reason that trade in the Aztec Empire was greater Inca?
Geography was more conducive to trade with Aztecs than Incas
The Incas lacked an adequate road system to transport goods
The Aztecs were stronger
the Incan state did not permit indiviuduals to be merhcants
87
What is the fundamental difference between Hinduism & Buddhism?
The Hindus rejection of Moksha
The Buddhists rejection of reincarnation
The Buddhists rejection of the caste system
The Hindus rejection of Karma
88
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate position of the Roman government?
Consul
Tribune
Dictator
Plebeian