How is the Gobi Desert different from the Taklimakan Desert?

Pebbles cover much of the surface

Why is the North China plain sometimes called the "Land of the Yellow Earth'?

Limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil

What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?

Gospels written in Greek by his followers

Hippocrates is called the "Fater of Medicine" which statement would he most likely have made?

"I see that you go sick after eating that meat"

Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Slaces and the poor could hope for a better life after death

What happened at the battle of Thermopylae?

The Persians defeated the Spartans

If you were a woman, why might it be better to live in 12th century Japan than in 17th century?

As samurai culture developed women's status declined

What does a country's rate of natural increase indicate?

How fast its population is growing each year

How was the Hindu belief about Karma related to the caste system?

People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives

A story that teaches a moral lesson

The Sumerians were a civilization not an Empire. What feature did the Empires?

One government ruled several groups

What is the best definition of colonialism?

One country controlling another from far away

Why was Athens called a democracy?

Every citizen could take part in the city's government

How were women and slaves treated in Sparta?

Women lived the same simple life as men

Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?

Greek knowledge of local waterways

Which of theses is the best definition of a river basin?

The area drained by a river and its tributaries

Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy in Japan?

It is among the highest in the world

How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?

it left silt that improved the soil

How did the philosopher Aristotle affect the modern study of plants and animals?

He created a system to divide them into groups

In which way is Japan's population distribution similar to that of the rest of the world?

Most people live near a coastline

Why was Sparta called an oligarchy?

Because the ruling power of Sparta was in the hands of a few

How were women and slaves treated in Athens?

They were not citizens & had far fewer rights than free men

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1
How is the Gobi Desert different from the Taklimakan Desert?
Pebbles cover much of the surface
Very little rain falls during a year
Winter is very similar to summer
The air grows hot in the daytime
2
Why is the North China plain sometimes called the "Land of the Yellow Earth'?
Millet is an important grain on farms in the region
One of the world's muddiest rivers runs through this region
Gold has been discovered in the surrounding mountians
Limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil
3
What object below provides evidence that Samurai Valued courage?
Hoe and plow
Calligraphy brushes
Statues of Buddha
Sword and armor
4
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
Egyptian scrolls found near the dead sea
The latin writings of Roman historians
Scribes who recorded his deeds in Hebrew
5
To defeat the Persians at Marathon, The Greeks made use of what...?
Long-distance runners
A narrow valledy
Bows and arrows
A strong navy
6
The name "Buddha" meant one who was..."
Sorrowful
Awakend
Everlasting
All-powerful
7
Hippocrates is called the "Fater of Medicine" which statement would he most likely have made?
"I will tell everybody about your illness"
"I see that you go sick after eating that meat"
"You are sick because the Gods are not angry at you"
"You must let me try this experiment on you"
8
A southwestern Asian country that spends much of its oil earnings on Education and health has?
A high HDI Ranking
A small per capita G.D.P.
A large Rural population
A low life expectancy
9
What was one reason Persia attacked Greece?
Persia wanted better schools
Persia wanted farmland
Persia wanted revenge
Persia wanted Greek culture
10
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers
People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted
Slaces and the poor could hope for a better life after death
Believers would not feel pain or hunger
11
What happened at the battle of Thermopylae?
The Persians defeated the Spartans
The Spartans defeated the Persians
The persians defeated the Athenians
The Athenians defeated the Persians
12
How do state and local governments typically generate revenue to pay for education?
Property and sales taxes
Lotteries and municipal bonds
Payroll and insurance taxes
Corporate and business taxes
13
When Muslims say "There is no God by God," they are affirming their belief in...?
Monotheism
Jihad
Shari'ah
Muhammad
14
The law of demand states that as quantity demanded decreases...."
Quality decreases
Price increases
Wages decreases
Production increases
15
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
Love
Justice
Revenge
Obedience
16
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic?
Spartacus freed the slaves
Rome set up new colonies
Rome built long roads
Caesar defeated Pompey
17
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
They were crowded together
They had too many soldiers
They each wanted more land
They could not start colonies
18
Which of the choices below is a part of American democracy that comes from the ancient Greeks?
One official religion
Juries of citizens
A council of elders
Independent city-state
19
What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?
Egypt
Canaan
Ur
Babylon
20
If you were a woman, why might it be better to live in 12th century Japan than in 17th century?
When the emperors regained power women's status declined
As Buddhism took hold women were denied enlightenment
As samurai culture developed women's status declined
When the capital moved some were denied court positions
21
Which of the following is the best example of how the Samurai have influenced modern Japan?
Development of electronic equipment
Devotion to the Japanese Emperor
Kamikaze pilots in WWII
Amida Buddhists in the government
22
In which African country did an apartheid occur?
South Africa
Sudan
Libya
Rwanda
23
What does a country's rate of natural increase indicate?
How many babies are born there each year
How many businesses start there each year
How much energy it uses each year
How fast its population is growing each year
24
Which invention made it possible for Sumerian Armies to use chariots?
Horseshoes
Swords
Sledges
Wheels
25
How was the Hindu belief about Karma related to the caste system?
People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives
people's caste determines which deities they worship
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals
People in different castes work different jobs
26
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Exploreres on a famous river
They mythical founders of Rome
Opposing generals in war
Colonists from ancient Greece
27
Why did fewer people settle in outer China than in inner China?
The land was in larger estates
The invasions drove farmers away
The roads were more dangerous
The climate was more extreme
28
What is a parable?
A story of Jesus' Life
A story written by a follower Christianity
A story that explains Jewish traditions
A story that teaches a moral lesson
29
What problem did ancient Greek communities try to solve by starting colonies?
Shortage of farmland
Too much timber
Shortage of people
Too many ships
30
Which of the following is the best definition of arable land?
Land that is forested
Land that can be mined
Land that is flat
Land that can be farmed
31
The Sumerians were a civilization not an Empire. What feature did the Empires?
One government ruled several groups
Many beautiful works of art were produced
Rulers claimed to get power from the gods
Public works such as irrigation were organized
32
How did the greek mountains affect communication?
They made farmers stop speaking
They led people to write letters
They promoted road building
They isolated communities
33
Which of the following physical features has most affected Japan's population distribution?
Mountains
Deltas
Rivers
Deserts
34
What is the best definition of colonialism?
One country controlling another from far away
One country not trading with another
One country calling another names
One country competing with another
35
Name the four affirmations of Shinto
Taking a special pilgrimageAttending temple prayers
Taking a special pilgrimage
Respecting money
Honoring the Gods
36
Why was Athens called a democracy?
The smartest men ruled
The wealthy land owners ruled
The government leaders were picked by the king
Every citizen could take part in the city's government
37
How were women and slaves treated in Sparta?
Women and slaves were not citizens and had fewer rights
Slaves were taught at home
Women could engage in trade
Women lived the same simple life as men
38
Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?
Persian use of a greek spy
Greek swords, spears, and armor
Persian bridge made by roping boats together
Greek knowledge of local waterways
39
Exodus means departure. In the history of the Israelites, exodus was the departure from...?
Ur
Canaan
Egypt
Babylon
40
What is the main goal of China's one-child policy?
Lower infant mortality
Zero population growth
Less spatial inequality
Increased life expectancy
41
Which of theses is the best definition of a river basin?
The length of a river from its source to its mouth
The delta created by a river at its mouth
The area drained by a river and its tributaries
The sources of a river and its tributaries
42
Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy in Japan?
It is about average among the world's countries
It has dropped as Japan's population has grown
It is among the highest in the world
It has fallen far behind that of India
43
How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
it isolated the settlements
It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife
It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires
it left silt that improved the soil
44
How did the philosopher Aristotle affect the modern study of plants and animals?
He created a system to divide them into groups
He suggested cutting people open to see how the body work
He discovered that the heart pumps blood through the body
He invented a machine for measuring growth
45
In which way is Japan's population distribution similar to that of the rest of the world?
Most people live near the equator
Most people live near a coastline
Most people live in small towns
Most people live at high elevations
46
Why was Sparta called an oligarchy?
Because they relied on farming
Because the ruling power of Sparta was in the hands of a few
Because they relied on trade
Because everyone could vote
47
What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
The lack of large rivers
The large number of islands
The steep mountain slopes
The water of the three sides
48
How were women and slaves treated in Athens?
They were treated the same as everyone else
They could vote with the Oligarchy
They were not citizens & had far fewer rights than free men
They could buy their freedom if they saved enough money
49
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings...?
Unbearable heat
Dust storms
Pleasant mornings
Heavy Rain
50
Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning "Few"?
Monarch
Tyrant
Oligarch
Democrat
51
The three fundamental economic questions are what to produce, ________, and for whom.
How
Where
Why
When
52
Why are both the Roman Republic and the US today considered Republics?
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws
The people elect representatives to make laws for them
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws
53
Which of the following type of government means rule by the people?
Monarchy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Democracy
54
Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?
Tyranny
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
55
How did Ancient Judaism differs from other religions at the time?
Belief in one God
Famous leader-heros
More elegant temples
Rules for how to act
56
What are the most pressing problems facing Africa today?
poverty
Lack of food and clean water
Civil/Ethnic War
All of the above
57
Late Chinese history which geographical feature made governing China as a united state hard?
Its large size
Its long Rivers
Its broad plains
Different crops
58
How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the US today?
Citizens gave their leaders to total power
Leaders should be both wise and good
Citizens elected representatives to make laws
Citizens voted directly on all issues
59
Why was the battle of Plataea important?
It caused Persia to attack
It let Greece Rule Persia
It destroyed the Persian Navy
It ended the Persian wars
60
A problem that all four Mesopotamian Empires had was difficulty in...?
trading with other empires
Controlling such a large area
choosing strong leaders
Keeping track of their history
61
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He preached Christianity in the Temple in Jerusalem
He asked converts to come and visit him
He led disciples who traveled with Jesus
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews
62
Which kind of economy is most common today?
Market
Command
Traditional
Mixed
63
Which is one of the four noble truths of Buddhism?
Study leads to wisdom
Joy is achieved by praying
Only death can end cravings
Suffering is caused by desires
64
What is oil considered a non-renewable resource?
It is used to produce electricity
It takes millions of years to form
It is found deep in the ground
It creates pollution when burned
65
The Gospels say Jesus rose from the dead. His followers call this what..?
Persecution
Baptism
Communion
Resurrection
66
For what is Hammurabi best remembered?
A system of canals
A written code of laws
A style of battle
A hanging gardern
67
How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?
By flooding dangerously it kept people at a distance
By swarming with fish it led to the growth of rainfall
By carrying boats of raiders it drove households away
By fertilizing the soil it attracted communities of farmers
68
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social caste?
By education
By birth
By skill
By wealth
69
Sumo was originated to...?
To pray for and honor a bountiful harvest
Stomping to scare off evil spirits
Purify the wrestling ring with salt
Drink sake
70
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
Beside the rivers
In the mountains
On the plateau
Near the desert
71
Special Economic Zones attract more foreign business than other parts of China due to what?
Greater Freedom
Warmer weather
Cheaper energy
Cleaner Air
72
In the Roman Republic, Patricians referred to...?
Everyone except slaves
Wealthy landowning families
People with Greek ancestors
Every adult male citizen
73
How did colonies affect ancient Greek culture?
They spread the culture over a wide area
They caused village cultures to develop in different ways
They led the Greeks to adopt Asian culture
Forced settlers to lose their culture and rights as Greeks
74
A city conquered by Rome can become a Roman ally What was a disadvantage for the conquered city
It was allowed to trade with Rome
It had to pay Roman taxes
Its citizens were taken to Rome
Its people became Roman citizens
75
The word alphabet comes from...?
The greek words meaning "word" and "parts"
The ideas of Aristotle
The first two letters of the Greek alphabet
The work of the writer Thucydides
76
Which of these ideas was first introduced in ancient Greece?
The planets affect human lives
Earth moves around the sun
The moon seems to change shape
It is good to study the night sky
77
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
Bandits
Climate
Mud
Rocks
78
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
Foreign partnerships
Military force
Family tradiditon
The law of the land

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