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