stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Ancient Cultures Final Review Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Ancient Cultures Final Review
Ancient Cultures Final Review
86 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
46 plays
Ancient Cultures Test Prep
Flashcards
86 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
86
Answers
1
Which of these locations was the most favorable for growing crops and raising livestock?
the tundra
a river valley
a desert
a forest
2
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Golden Age of China?
playing chess and checkers
woodblock printing
feudalism
new forms of literature
3
The Renaissane began in
Germany
France
England
Italy
4
The first Protestant faith was
Catholicism
Humanism
Calvinism
Lutheranism
5
In India's caste system everyone
too turns doing the unpleasant work.
was born into a certain status and remained there.
took examinations to get government jobs.
was free to practice the religion of his/her choice.
6
Which of the following was a contribution of Mayan civilization?
a calendar
libraries
metalworking
carved giant stone heads
7
The capital of the Byzantine Empire was
Mecca
Florence
Rome
Constantinople
8
Which of the following advancements of the Renaissance led to better travel?
printing
anatomy
agriculture
astronomy
9
Writers of the Renaissance published many works because of the invention of
Johannes Gutenberg
Leonardo da Vinci
Martin Luther
Prince Henry of Portugal
10
Pardons for sin sold by the Catholic Church were called
rhetoric
indulgences
frescoes
relics
11
The first major trading state in Western Africa was
Mali
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
12
Rome's first code of laws were called
the Hellenistic Code
the Twelve Tables
the Punic Laws
the Roman Constitution
13
According to Islamic faith, Muhammad is
the son of God
God
a prophet to Allah
an angel
14
What area did the Portuguese explore at the beginning of the Age of Exploration?
Western Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
15
The Islamic calendar begins with the
death of Muhammad.
fall of the Roman Empire.
birth of Jesus Christ.
escape of Muhammad to Medina.
16
Most enslaved Africans were taken to
the Americans
Asia
Italy
India
17
During the Middle Ages, a knight was
the next in line to become king.
a squire's assistant.
the ruler of a manor.
a special kind of soldier.
18
Slash and burn farming was important because
it fertilized the soil for growing crops
it provided food for farm animals
it helped farmers irrigate the soil
it made it easier to grow grain
19
The Magna Carta gave rights to
the nobility.
the peasants.
the Roman Catholic Church.
the king.
20
Julius Caesar, the first dictator of Rome, was
assassinated
the founder of Rome
the ruler of Ethiopia
born in India
21
Which of the following was NOT an important development for the growth of agriculture?
new tools
domesticated animals
irrigation systems
democratic government
22
All of the following were inventions of Chinese civilization EXCEPT
the microscope
paper
the compass
porcelain
23
The rule of Augustus Caesar in Rome marked the end of
the Pax Romana
Christianity.
the Roman Empire.
the Roman Republic.
24
The Huange He river valley is located in present day
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
25
Feudalism was damaged and declined due to
the iconoclasts.
the circumnavigation of the world.
the fall of Rome
the Black Death.
26
Humanists believed that people should
learn as much as possible to be well-rounded.
study archeology.
study the teachings of the Cathol
learn a trade, like blacksmithing.
27
The Aztec Empire was conquered by
Columbus
Pizzarro
Magellan
Cortes
28
The Mayans borrowed many of their ideas and objects from the
Chinese
Sumerians
Egyptians
Olmecs
29
Which of the following was NOT a major contribution of ancient Chinese civilization?
keystones
seismograph
gunpowder
paper
30
During the Renaissance, a visual art became
simplistic.
abstract.
more realistic.
political.
31
Early Chinese civilizations were located in the river valleys of the
Chang Jiang and Tigris
Tigris and Euphrates
Huang He and Chang Jiang
Indus and Ganges
32
Salt was used in Ancient African civilizations to
keep homes warm.
perform religious ceremonies.
preserve food.
dry wood.
33
Which of the following describes the spread of the Black Death?
It started in Asia and spread to Europe.
It started in Europe and spread to Asia
It started in Europe and spread to Africa
It started in Africa and spread to Asia
34
Aqueducts in Ancient Rome were used to
bring water to the cities.
worship Roman gods.
make building easier.
fight against invaders.
35
The Inca used the quipu to
predict the future
worship their gods
carry messages
keep track of taxes and populations
36
The creation of the Hellenistic Era was due to the work of
Philip II.
Sophocles.
Alexander the Great.
Socrates.
37
The code of ethics used by knights was called
feudalism
vassalage
chivalry
indulgences
38
People began to build permanent settlements
before the last Ice Age
when they build city-states
when government developed
after the development of agriculture
39
Humanists of the Renaissance studied all of the following EXCEPT
music
astronomy
geology
history
40
The strict, but fair, code of laws developed in the Byzantine Empire were called the
Mandate of Heaven.
Magna Carta.
Twelve Tables.
Justinian Code.
41
Farmers in Sumer and other river valleys used irrigation to
prevent invasions by outsiders
stop the rivers from flooding
travel to other areas
bring water to plants and animals
42
Which of the following is true about the Byzantine Empire?
It was invaded by the Chinese
It preserved the traditions of Greece and Rome
It was ruled by Julius Caesar at its most powerful
It was the center of the Roman Catholic Church
43
The spread of Greek language, art and architecture was a result of the conquest of
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
44
Socrates
taught his student to learn by asking questions.
was an important Greek mathematician.
believed in the importance of Greek gods.
began the Hellenistic period in Greece.
45
The first great empire in west Africa was
Ethiopia
Mali
Sonhai
Ghana
46
Who was responsible for starting the Protestant Reformation?
Pope Leo X
Martin Luther
Johannes Gutenberg
John Calvin
47
Taoism focuses on a simple, natural lifestyle. Confucianism focuses on
strong family relationships.
the self or soul called Atman.
the five Pillars.
the belief in Nirvana.
48
Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
Feudalism increased in Europe
Christians regained Jerusalem
Trade increased between the Muslim and Christian worlds
Democracy grew in the Byzantine Empire
49
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of Chinese civilizations?
porcelain
woodblock printing
astronomy
gunpowder
50
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Catholic Church?
spread of Christianity
preservation of ancient writings
support of Protestantism
building of universities
51
In which of the following locations did early civilizations develop?
a river valley
the tundra
a desert
a forest
52
Which set of laws became an important part of three major religions?
the Code of Hammurabi
the Ten Commandments
the Five Pillars of Islam
the Hegira
53
When different people perform different jobs it is called
economic surplus
division of labor
irrigation
navigation
54
Taming plants and animals for people's use is called
domestication.
culture.
slash and burn farming.
division of labor.
55
The Magna Carta was signed by
Julius Caesar
King John
Mansa Musa
Emperor Constantine
56
Which of the following was NOT developed by Islamic civilization?
cartography or map-making
early use of iron tools
advanced study of algebra
universities
57
The most important city of the Renaissance was
London
Rome
Florence
Constantinople
58
Which of the following was a result of food surplus in early civilizations?
populations increased
a division of labor decreased
democracy developed
droughts became more frequent
59
Which group was most responsible for the spread of the bubonic plague to Europe?
Crusaders
soldiers
invaders
traders
60
The most common form of transportation on the desert trade route in Africa was
the ox
the elephant
the camel
the horse
61
The power and importance of Rome declined after
Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium
Julius Caesar was killed
Carthage defeated the Roman army
roads were built throughout the empire
62
The term used to describe Muhammad's flight from Mecca in A.D. 622 is
pilgrimage
hegira
crusade
fasting
63
A tithe was a payment made to a
church leader
a peasant
knight
lord
64
The major religion in Japan, known as the "Sacred Way" was
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shinto
Confucianism
65
Christopher Columbus sought a western route to what continent during the Age of Exploration?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
66
Predestination was one of the major beliefs of
Lutheranism.
Calvinism.
the Catholic Reformation.
theocracy.
67
The Medici family was best known for what contribution to the Renaissance?
for being artists
for being writers
for supporting the arts
for being religious leaders
68
The period of Roman peace was known as
the Pax Romana.
the Golden Age of Rome.
the Hellenistic period.
the Age of Caesars.
69
Who made the statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Gailileo
Alexander the Great
70
Ancient Egyptians created a written language called
hieroglyphics.
phonics
cuneiform
Sanskrit
71
An economic surplus in early civilizations led to
an end to agriculture
the domestication of plants
a decrease in population
the emergence of city centers
72
Which of the following painted The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa?
Michelangelo
John Calvin
Johannes Gutenberg
Leonardo da Vinci
73
How did the Crusades benefit the Catholic Church?
The Church began to trade with Africa.
The Church won the Holy Land.
The Church spread Christianity.
The Church defeated the Muslims.
74
Which of the following was not a reason for early exploration by the Portuguese?
Europeans wanted to trade products with other nations
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
Europeans wanted to expand their nation's territory
Europeans wanted to expand the Renaissance
75
What was the purpose of the Catholic or Counter Reformation?
spread the teaching of the Renaissance
begin trade between Africa and Europe
stop the spread of the Protestant Reformation
start a new Crusade in the Holy Land
76
Under the feudal system, vassals promised loyalty to the king in exchange for the king's
money
friendship
crops
protection
77
Ancient Indians founded
Christianity and Judaism
Confucianism and Taoism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Islam and Christianity
78
Which of the following was the highest social class in feudal Europe?
noble
serf
knight
king
79
Arabic numbers were created by the
Islamic civilization
Japanese civilization
Chinese civilization
Indian civilization
80
Which of the following was a disadvantage to the development of agriculture?
new tools were invented
people united in bands
people fought over farmland
greater varieties of foods became available
81
The most important lord in Japanese feudalism was the
shogun
bushido
samurai
daimyo
82
The movement of plants, animals, disease and technology during the Age of Exploration was
the Colombian Exchange.
the Middle Passage.
the Slave Trade.
the Silk Road.
83
Who was the navigator responsible for early exploration by the Portuguese?
Prince Henry
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
84
Which of the following Japanese terms was equal to a European knight?
Daimyo
Samurai
Shogun
Bushido
85
Which of the following people is responsible for creating a set of laws?
Abraham
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Hammurabi
86
Which of the following was a result of the annual flooding of early river valleys?
cities were moved into the mountains
land was very fertile for growing crops
crops died which led to famines
invaders were able to attack by boat