What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?

population collapse due to spread of disease

How did the Crusades affect Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.

Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:

lacked a strong central government, had advanced computer technology

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

Judaism & Christianity differ because

Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

Hunter and gatherer societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Early religion was used to:

Make sense of the natural world

Feudalism can be described as:

social structure based on loyalty of landlords

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in

the Old Testament & Ten Commandments

The Mongols impacted the world by

expanding trade & spreading the plague

The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:

A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

Confucian teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting

improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks

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1
The term "secular" focuses on
social classes
the non-religious world
government
religion
2
What did Buddhism reject?
reincarnation/rebirth
the caste system
meditation
karma
3
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
the discovery of Asia
the first introduction of farming there
population collapse due to spread of disease
expansion of democratic rights
4
Cultural diffusion is
the change of a climate or environment
the invention of new technologies
the spread of ideas
the migration of a group from place to place
5
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all began in
the Middle East
India
Europe
China
6
How did the Crusades affect Europe?
A decline in the production of food crops.
Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
7
Social classes in Spain's American colonies
were rigid and based on race
were based on the Aztecs' and Incas'
changed frequently due to the diverse population
8
Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:
practiced monotheism
did not think priests were important
lacked a strong central government
had advanced computer technology
9
Which of the following is a direct cause of civilizations forming?
Farming
Fasting
Fighting
Feuding
10
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
They cared too much about farming
They had virtually no road system
Trade with China was falling apart
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
11
Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...
they both help the ruler control his people.
they benefitted all the social classes.
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
both supported revolutionary ideas.
12
A common response to European exploration among Asian societies was
limit contact with Europeans
become allies with Europeans
convert to Christianity
trade for European manufactured goods
13
Judaism & Christianity differ because
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.
both believe in Muhammad
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
14
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
balance of trade.
Society of Friends.
triangular trade.
theory of mercantilism.
15
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
16
Hunter and gatherer societies
Like to live in urban areas.
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
Have complex economic systems.
Developed manufacturing
17
Hinduism & Buddhism both began in
Europe
India
China
the Middle East
18
The Protestant Reformation was caused by
European exploration
the Magna Carta
the Crusades
corruption in Catholicism
19
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?
economic collapse in Europe
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
introduction of new food crops to Europe
decrease in European population
20
Judaism is the first religion to practice
monotheism
ancestor worship
sacrifices
holy pilgrimages
21
Hinduism & Buddhism share belief in
the Five Relationships
the Four Noble Truths
reincarnation
one god
22
The original goal of European ocean exploration was
exploring Africa
getting to Asia
trading for gold and silver
conquering Native American empires
23
Ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egyptian were similar because
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
They started in river valleys.
They had monotheistic religions.
They suffered repeated invasions.
24
Early religion was used to:
Make sense of the natural world
Create equality among all people
Organize society's economic system
Manufacture goods
25
All of the following people played a role in ending religious unity in Europe EXCEPT:
John Calvin
Genghis Khan
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
26
Feudalism can be described as:
social structure based on loyalty of landlords
an economic system that emphasized capturing colonies
a belief system based on peace and trying to avoid conflict
27
The social class system that developed in the Americas was based on the following EXCEPT:
Number of languages spoken
Prestige related to one's occupation
Spanish cultural hierarchy
Racial origins
28
Islam spread to Africa and Asia mostly through
Artists
Conquest
Missionaries
Trade
29
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
the many cycles of rebirth
the stuggle between good and evil
their are many gods and goddess in existance
your past actions control you destiny
30
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
fall of the Ottoman Empire
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
establishment of parliamentary democracy
the Protestant Reformation
31
Which development allowed early humans to end their nomadic lifestyles and form civilizations
creation of government
having an advanced written language
advances in agriculture
monotheistic religions
32
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
New Testament & Reincarnation
Quran & Pilgrimage to Mecca
Bible & the Eightfold Path
the Old Testament & Ten Commandments
33
The Mongols impacted the world by
spreading law codes & new ship designs
developing beautiful art & architecture
spreading Hinduism & conquering empires
expanding trade & spreading the plague
34
Mansa Musa's kingdom prospered from
farming cotton and sugarcane
farming corn and potatoes
trading raw materials for manufactured goods
trading gold for salt
35
A 200 period of peace in Ancient Rome is known as:
Hellenistic Period
Feudalism
Black Death
Pax Romana
36
The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:
Isolating themselves from other civilizations
Advanced computer technology
A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule
Peacefully negotiating with neighboring civilizations
37
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire by
respecting local customs.
outlawing non-Roman religions.
denying citizenship to conquered people
focusing on internal economy rather than trade.
38
Japan's ability to selectively borrow ideas from others is the result of its
location
social classes
government
religion
39
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
many gods & Heaven
many gods & Jesus
one god & Abraham
one god & Muhammad
40
Religions of people in Europe became more diverse because of:
Renaissance
Black Plague
Feudalism
Protestant Reformation
41
The Five Relationships stress
economic prosperity
the value of women
social change
the importance of family
42
All of the following religions are Abrahamic EXCEPT:
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
43
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
more focus on science rather than religion
increased interest in nationalistic movements
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
art increased emphasis on religious themes
44
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
granted independence as soon as possible.
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
45
Which empire was geographically closest to the Christian world?
Mayan Empire
Ottoman Empire
Safavid Empire
Inca Empire
46
When the mother holds more power in a family.
patriarchal
communal
agnatic
matriarchal
47
The term "oligarchy" is a government system with
rule exclusively by women
rule based on people voting
rule by a few elites
rule by a king or queen
48
Confucian teachings focused on what?
Form a democratic government.
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Make China more prosperous through trade.
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
49
What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?
greater participation in government.
greater wealth for peasants.
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
more landownership for nobles.
50
All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting
democratic governments and written language
monotheistic religion and a rich economy of many trade routes
written language and isolation from other civilizations
improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks

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