What did Mary Leakey's discovery of footprints tell scientists?

They walked upright earlier than had been believed

The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between

members of the aristocracy and common citizens

Which of the following best summarizes the legacy of the Roman Empire?

architecture, engineering, law, language

As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire___________

experienced peace and prosperity

What is the order in which these three people dominated Greece?

Mycenaeans, Dorians, Macedonians

What time in the past does "prehistory" refer to?

before the invention of writing

Why was Alexandria important during the Hellenistic period?

As a center of commerce and Hellenistic culture

Why did Alexander the Great refuse the peace settlement from Darius III?

His quick victory made him want the entire Persian Empire

What are the Five Pillars of Islam

the major duties required of all Muslims

Which belief of Zoroaster was similar to Christianity and Islam?

concept of Satan and a belief in angels

In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?

the chief executives of the government

How do we know that people of the Indus Valley traded with the Sumerians?

Indus seals found in Sumer and Sumerian items in Indus

What did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague contribute to?

the distruption and collapse of medieval society

Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?

Its written language has not yet been deciphered

What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

He was the last and greatest of the prophets

Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?

An archaeologist discovered the possible remains of ancient Troy

What does Islam mean in Arabic

submission to the will of Allah

Why is it important that Alexander the Great was a student of Aristotle?

he taught Alexander all that was known in the Greek world

What was the most important effect of the Hundred Years War?

The development of national identities in England and France

How did Hellenistic sculpture differ from classical sculpture?

It was more realistic and emotional

What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?

increased the number of paid public officials

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1
What ancient village, located in Turkey, was known for obsidian products
Cairo
Catal Huyuk
Paris
Ur
2
What separated the different regions within Greece?
vast stretches of uninhabitable land
dense forests
rivers
mountains
3
What did Mary Leakey's discovery of footprints tell scientists?
They lived where scientists did not think they could exist
They were a species of australopithecine
They walked upright earlier than had been believed
They supported themselves as hunter-gatherers
4
Where did the first cities emerge?
in the Americas
along trade routes
along the Mediterranean coast
in river valleys
5
What important characteristic did "Lucy" have?
opposable thumbs
very big brain
prehensile tail
well developed muscles
6
The language that English, Sanskrit, Persian and Spanish are all derived from is
Hittite
Babylonian
Anatolian
Indo-European
7
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
the executive and legislative branches of government
military and civilians
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
8
Which of the following best summarizes the legacy of the Roman Empire?
philosophy, drama, architecture, religion
technology, law, philosophy, poetry
architecture, engineering, law, language
language, drama, art, religion
9
As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire___________
experienced peace and prosperity
survived invasions from barbarian tribes
experienced continued hostilities among neighboring regions
shrank in size and wealth
10
What is the order in which these three people dominated Greece?
Mycenaeans, Dorians, Macedonians
Macedonians, Dorians, Mycenaeans
Dorians, Mycenaeans, Macedonians
Mycenaeans, Macedonians, Dorians
11
What time in the past does "prehistory" refer to?
before the establishment of civilizations
before the appearance of Homo Sapiens
before the invention of writing
before the Neolithic Age
12
Why was Alexandria important during the Hellenistic period?
As a center of scholarship
As a center of commerce and Hellenistic culture
Scholars made the earth the center of the universe
As a center of Greek army and weapons production
13
What trait did NOT characterize Gothic cathedral architecture?
rounded arches
sculpture
stained glass windows
high, vaulted ceilings
14
Why did Alexander the Great refuse the peace settlement from Darius III?
He believed that Darius would go back on his word
His quick victory made him want the entire Persian Empire
His advisers warned that Darius was getting ready for war
His advisers told him that Darius was offering too little
15
What ancient city was founded on the banks of the Euphrates River
Paris
Catal Huyuk
Ur
Cairo
16
What are the Five Pillars of Islam
the various divisions of Islam
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the major duties required of all Muslims
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
17
Which belief of Zoroaster was similar to Christianity and Islam?
filial piety and family relationships
communion with nature
polytheism
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
18
Which hominid group disappeared and still has archaeologists baffled?
Cro Magnon
Neanderthal
Homo Erectus
Homo Sapiens
19
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
perfect understanding
the cycle of history
reincarnation
the caste system
20
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?
the representatives of the common citizens
the chief executives of the government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
the executive and legislative branches of the government
21
Narratives and epic poetry are examples of what characteristic of civilization?
complex institutions
record keeping
advanced technology
advanced cities
22
How do we know that people of the Indus Valley traded with the Sumerians?
Indus seals found in Sumer and Sumerian items in Indus
Sumerian bronze was found in the Indus Valley ruins
Indus Valley plumbing tools found in Sumer
Boats were found in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
23
Whose rights did the Magna Carta originally intend to defend?
the English nobility
religious minorities
all English subjects
the English monarch
24
Whose rights did the Magna Carta originally intend to defend?
the English nobility
the English monarch
all English subjects
religious minorities
25
What substance did Sumer's metalworkers create to make their tools harder than copper?
Tin
Steel
Iron
Bronze
26
What did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague contribute to?
the distruption and collapse of medieval society
the dominance of the Church in the later Middle Ages
a sense of unity among the continents affected by it
a flowering of the arts in the later Middle Ages
27
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
Its written language has not yet been deciphered
It existed for only a few hundred years
This part of the world has been ignored
There are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
28
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
He was the first and only prophet of Allah
He was a combination of god and man
He was the last and greatest of the prophets
He was the only son of the one true God
29
Why did Germanic people invade the Roman Empire?
resentment over Rome's power and wealth
famines in northern Europe
fear of attacks by the Huns
a desire to settle the frontier regions
30
Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?
The stories about eh war in the Illiad are too realistic to not be true
An archaeologist discovered the possible remains of ancient Troy
A German archaeologist found the remains of the Trojan Horse
Troy still exists today but is called Istanbul
31
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome?
Europe and the Middle East
Europe and the United States
Africa and the United States
the Middle East and Africa
32
Pope Gregory VII and the German emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of
rule of the Papal States
lay investiture
the Church's collection of ththes
papal appointment of bishops
33
Who were the first hominids to migrate, use tools, fire and develop language?
Homo Sapiens
Neanderthal
Homo Erectus
Neolithic Man
34
What caused difficulties in uniting Greeks?
the geography of the region
all options offered
the independent nature of the people
the size of the region
35
Trade, specialized work, government, record keeping, and advanced technology are all part of...
Culture
Civilization
Cuneiform
Neolithic Revolution
36
What system of government was based on the exchange of land for protection and services?
chivalry
manor
feudalism
fief
37
The Jewish diaspora refers to
Jerusalem
the destruction of the Temple in AD 70
the forced dispersal of Jews
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
38
What does Islam mean in Arabic
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
submission to the will of Allah
One who has submitted
There is no god but Allah
39
Which of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common?
they were both leaders of the Delian League
they were both military states
they were both city states
they were both democracies
40
What was the system of writing that the Sumerian scribes created?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Latin
Phoenician
41
Which of the following was not in wide use during the Neolithic Age?
bronze
domesticated animals
irrigation
fire
42
What caused decline of Athens' golden age and the end of democracy?
corruption
earthquakes
military defeat
volcanic eruption
43
What did the decisions of the English royal courts of justice create?
the code of chivalry
the Estates General
English common law
the Model Parliament
44
Why is it important that Alexander the Great was a student of Aristotle?
he taught Alexander all that was known in the Greek world
He taught Alexander how to fight by Greek methods
He taught Alexander how to defeat the Persians
He taught Alexander the philosophy of stoicism
45
What was the most important effect of the Hundred Years War?
led to Joan of Arc becoming France's patron saint
destroyed prosperous English towns and villages
The development of national identities in England and France
put an end to the three field approach to farming
46
Which of the following aided cultural diffusion among ancient peoples?
new technology
farming
poor leaders
trade
47
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Damascus
Medina
48
How did Hellenistic sculpture differ from classical sculpture?
It was colossal in size
It emphasized the values of order, balance, and proportion
It was made from bronze, not marble
It was more realistic and emotional
49
Why were people hunter-gatherers during the Ice Age?
it was too cold to farm
they had not developed agriculture yet
some lands were covered by glaciers
all of the options are true
50
Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Persia
Greece and Macedonia
Athens and Sparta
51
What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?
unified the executive and legislative branches of government
increased the number of paid public officials
introduced the concept of elected representatives
decreased the requirements for citizenship
52
Who was driven from Greece shortly before the Golden Age Athens began?
Spartans
Macedonians
Persians
Trojans
53
What was at stake in the Battle of Hastings?
whether the Normans or Anglo-Saxons would rule England
whether or not the Church would dominate England
whether the language of England would be English or french
whether the Vikings would conquer the Saxons
54
Which code were Knights expected to follow?
manor
canon law
chivalry
fief
55
What were the forces holding feudal society together?
a set of mutual social obligations and the teachings of the church
pride in their Roman heritage and a thriving economic system
loyalty to country and belief in God
the code of chivalry, the laws of Rome, and the teachings of the Church
56
What was the dramatic and far-reaching change in human life caused by the discovery of farming
Catal Huyuk
trade
culture
Neolithic Revolution
57
How was the Great Schism finally resolved?
The king decided which pope would rule the Holy Roman Empire
All three popes were forced to resign, and a new pope was elected
One pope ruled from Rome and another from Constantinople
A pope was chosen who spoke French and Italian as well as Lating
58
What was one negative effect of the Crusades that has continued to the present?
trade between Europe and Asia
hostility between Muslims and Christians
strengthening of papal authority
weakening of the feudal nobility
59
What is the term for the unique way of life of a group of people
civilization
trade
cuneiform
culture
60
The Phoenicians were known for
shipbuilding, murex, and chariots
bull leaping, painted pottery, and female led religion
phonetic alphabet, spices and murex
seafaring, trade and phonetic alphabet
61
What economic activity characterized the advanced cities in Sumer
farming
trade
cuneiform
shipping
62
The emperor's purpose in dividing the Roman Empire was ______
to decrease the authority of the Senate
to separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
to make control of the Empire more efficient
to protect the west from Greek influences
63
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor
Jesus promised eternal life
Rome's excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
All options are true
64
Who led the Norman conquest of England
Richard the Lion Hearted
William the Conqueror
Alfred the Great
Henry II
65
Which of the following marked the beginning of civilization?
the develpment of cities
the creation of farming villages
the building of temples
the discovery of fire
66
Which of the following functions did the craft guilds NOT perform?
train apprentices
borrow and loan money
set standards of quality
control wages and prices
67
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the idea of the promised land
the civil and religious laws of Judaism
Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms

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