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1
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
representative assemblies
tribal councils
religious authorities
elected officials
2
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are events from Roman history.
3
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Christians
4
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
5
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Upanishads
6
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
survival needs
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
7
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Written laws
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
Civil service
8
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
9
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Centered in Mecca
10
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Mosaics
Music
Sculpture
11
Who is Mrs. Steele's favorite?
Robert McNiff
Tory Weaver
Zoe Steele
Aidan Steele
12
The Great Wall of China was built to
Protect China from invaders
Provide a trade route across Asia
create a monument to Mongol rule
Close china to Foreign Trade
13
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
3
4
1
14
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
15
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
16
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
17
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
18
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Bagdhad
Athens
Constantinople
19
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
20
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Buddhists
Jews
21
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on mountaintops
on islands
in canyons
in rainforests
22
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
23
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
24
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The feudal system
Roman universities
The Church
25
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
26
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
27
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
28
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
29
This is a quotation from -
Pythagoras
Pericles
Hippocrates
Homer
30
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
cultural decline
social equality
economic prosperity
political conflict
31
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Corinth
Athens
Carthage
32
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Geography
Economy
Religion
33
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
specialization of labor
use of pottery
34
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
China
Arabia
Italy
Spain
35
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
manufactured goods
agricultural production
36
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
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
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
37
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
38
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People must respect nature spirits
The gods interfere in human lives.
People will experience an afterlife.
39
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
40
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
41
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
prayer
pilgrimages
expansion
leaders
42
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptians
Incan
Persian
Mayans
43
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
parish priests
bankers
humanists
feudal lords
44
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
45
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Russian
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
46
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharoahs
47
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Hundred Years' War
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
48
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
49
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
50
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
calendars
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
printing
51
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East