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1
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
2
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
3
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Baghdad
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
4
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
5
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that-
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
6
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
7
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
The Church
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
8
This is a quotation from -
Pythagoras
Homer
Pericles
Hippocrates
9
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
10
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
prayer
leaders
pilgrimages
expansion
11
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Jews
Buddhists
Hindus
Zoroastrians
12
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
13
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on islands
on mountaintops
in rainforests
in canyons
14
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Confucianism
15
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Mayan
Incan
Egyptian
16
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
17
This sequence of events was caused by the-
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
18
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife.
The gods interfere in human lives.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People must respect nature spirits
19
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
20
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
feudal lords
parish priests
bankers
21
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
22
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of theRoman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
23
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
24
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
25
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tablets
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads