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Global History 9.5: important Empires
Global History 9.5: important Empires
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1
After the western Roman Empire fell, the eastern part of the empire eventually became known as
Islamic Empire
Carthaginian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
2
Which of the following best defines Confucianism?
looks for harmony with nature or with the whole world
respect for your elders, parents, and/or authority
strict laws and punishments to force people to behave
3
One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the
rise in trade along the Silk Roads
increased authority of the Kievan princes
maritime exploration of the Arabian seacoast
introduction of Hinduism into Chinese culture
4
What is the Silk Road?
Sea trade route from Europe to Asia
Overland trade route from Europe to Asia
Road made of silk stretching from Europe to Asia
Stairway to heaven
5
The concept of 0, the caste system & the creation of the decimal system are associated with the
Song dynasty
Tokugowa shogunate
Gupta Empire
Inca Empire
6
Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?
Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.
The Roman Empire extended over three continents.
Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire
Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.
7
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar in that they all
place value on having many statues and images of holy people
require their members to settle in the Holy Land
believe in Muhammad as the Prophet of God
are monotheistic in belief
8
Confucianism and Taoism are considered philosophies because they analyze human behavior.
False
True
9
Major exports of the Silk Road were
silk
spices
all of the above
tea
10
Based on this map, which body of water was most likely the center of Roman trade?
Black Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
11
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all...
worship only one God
follow the teachings of the Qu'ran
believe in many divine gods
believe Jesus is the son of God
12
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
practice a belief in many gods
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
13
The five relationships in Confucianism were important because
they arranged society according to who was closest to god
they encouraged the government not to interfere
they gave women a great deal of respect and honor
they kept society orderly and taught hierarchy
14
Which item best completes this graphic organizer?
Utilization of Cuneiform
Preservation of Greek and Roman Culture
Creation of the Compass
Development of the Wheel
15
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
apartheid
caste system
encomienda
manorialism
16
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republic form of government
the process of making silk
the printing press
the concept of zero
17
China under the Han dynasty & the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy bc they
established free-market economies
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
18
Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?
calendar and sundial
mosaics and domes
gunpowder and magnetic compass
wheel and stirrup
19
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early people?
birth rates decreased rapidly
civilizations developed
Societies became nomadic
food production declined
20
Confucianism's relationships were based on____
Family
Religon
Political influence
Money
21
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenistic culture
adoption of a feudal system
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
22
The contributions of the Golden Age of Islamic civilization include
gunpowder and guns
irrigation systems
advances in mathematics
polytheistic beliefs