The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali & Songhai were able to achieve golden ages in part because of their

control of trans-Saharan trade routes

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

harmony with nature to live in peace

Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?

The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages

Based on these excerpts, which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?

expanding the definition of equality

The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

farming led to settled communities

Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?

developing a writing system using cuneiform

Historians rely on primary sources because these sources

provide eyewitness accounts of events

The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to

decrease the distance of trade routes

What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?

Cultural & commercial connections were made over large area.

What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

Their Mediterranean location encouraged trade

Based on the chart, which statement summarizes the influence of Mongol rule in these regions?

The Mongols varied how they ruled the people they conquered

To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to

establish an organized gov. and a specialized work force

According to this passage, what was this country trying to do?

become an industrialized nation-state

What was a final outcome of the Crusades?

Jerusalem remained under the control of Muslims.

Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?

westernization and modernization of the country

What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?

development of a European-dominated global trade network

By the late 1500s, the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from

southwestern Asia to eastern Europe and into northern Africa

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1
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali & Songhai were able to achieve golden ages in part because of their
discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea
control of trans-Saharan trade routes
reliance on sugar plantations in the Niger delta
ability to use the natural harbors on the Atlantic coast
2
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress
obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
harmony with nature to live in peace
proper behavior to maintain social order
3
Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?
Improved sanitation systems eliminated the plague
The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages
Trade between Europe & Asia stopped before the plague began
Advances in medicine halted the spread of the plague
4
Based on these excerpts, which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?
creating more radical military strategies
restricting access to education
executing the king
expanding the definition of equality
5
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
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
6
Which empire built the Hagia Sophia and preserved Greco-Roman traditions?
Mauryan
Byzantine
Persian
Ottoman
7
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
establishing representative democracies
developing a writing system using cuneiform
constructing Hindu temples
building floating gardens to grow corn
8
Historians rely on primary sources because these sources
provide eyewitness accounts of events
are more detailed than secondary sources
establish rules for writing history
have the approval of religious authorities
9
The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to
control immigration to the colonies
decrease the distance of trade routes
expand irrigation systems
limit the slave trade
10
What was one effect of the expansion of Islam between 632 and 750?
Cultural & commercial connections were made over large area.
Armed conquest was forbidden by the caliphs.
A majority of the western European population converted.
The region from the Med. Sea to the Indian Ocean was united
11
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries
Italy's favorable climate led to a reliance on agriculture
Their Mediterranean location encouraged trade
12
Based on the chart, which statement summarizes the influence of Mongol rule in these regions?
Civil service exams were used in all conquered areas
The Mongols demanded that the conquered convert to Islam.
The Mongols varied how they ruled the people they conquered
Local officials were allowed to rule throughout the empire
13
This 1852 drawing most likely would have been used to argue for improvements in
suffrage laws
factory conditions
workhouse rules
sanitation regulations
14
To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to
adopt advanced engineering techniques diffused from Europe
use domesticated animals to assist in agriculture
establish an organized gov. and a specialized work force
invent wheeled vehicles to move construction materials
15
According to this passage, what was this country trying to do?
provide benefits to the daimyo
relinquish control over foreign trade
become an industrialized nation-state
develop a safety net for traditional businesses
16
Which pair of countries is most affected by monsoons?
Ghana and Argentina
Cuba and Afghanistan
Algeria and Turkey
India and China
17
What was a final outcome of the Crusades?
Jerusalem remained under the control of Muslims.
Charlemagne established the Frankish Empire.
The pope became the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Seljuk Turks conquered Spain
18
Which traditional belief is being expressed in this excerpt from The Samurai’s Tale?
nirvana
hajj
bushido
reincarnation
19
Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?
establishment of Moscow as the capital city
extension of Russia’s borders to the Caucuses Mtns & Ukraine
westernization and modernization of the country
emancipation of the serfs on private estates
20
What was an economic result of the Columbian exchange?
creation of the Hanseatic League
development of a European-dominated global trade network
slash-and-burn farming techniques in the Americas
establishment of a feudal land system in Europe
21
By the late 1500s, the Ottoman Empire governed an area that extended from
the Indian subcontinent to the Straits of Malacca
southwestern Asia to eastern Europe and into northern Africa
Mongolia across the central Asian kingdoms
the Arabian Peninsula across north Africa & into south Spain
22
See the image
encomienda system
mercantilism
Middle Passage
capitalism
23
Which two major regions were directly connected by the Silk Road?
Central America and Africa
Asia and Africa
Asia and Europe
Europe and South America
24
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Congress of Vienna
Age of Absolutism
Scramble for Africa
Unification of Germany
25
A person who studies systems of government and formulates public policy proposals is called
an anthropologist
a sociologist
an economist
a political scientist

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