How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim empire?

Their religions were tolerated, but restricted and taxed

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of --

the ability of civilizations to adapt to geography

a direct democracy is a state in which...

citizens participate firsthand in making decisions

Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?

conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because...

Alternatives to hunting and gathering developed

Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?

belief in a single just and all-powerful God

a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...

capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers

The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..

record the business transactions of daily life

one result of the voyages of Zheng He was that --

Chinese merchants began trading with Africa

Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?

there were tremendous labor shortages

How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?

it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.

What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?

the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

They both had written forms of communication

Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.

provided codes for moral behavior

The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...

they established written legal standards

Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

The Caste system in India and Feudal system in Europe were similar how?

there was a division of society into hereditary social class

Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?

people should study secular and sacred matters

The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...

the Gospels in the Christian bible

what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?

the disruption and collapse of medieval society

In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...

an embodiment of God's representative on earth

The middle passage refers to...

Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas

Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?

Certain citizens elected representatives

What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?

Corruption among high officials in the Church

A result of the Atlantic slave trade on west Africa was...

many west african communities faced population losses

What did the Council of Trent do?

Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions

What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?

an exchange of land for services

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1
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim empire?
they were treated as equal citizens
they were allowed to become first class citizens
They were forced to give up their religion and convert
Their religions were tolerated, but restricted and taxed
2
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of --
the ability of civilizations to adapt to geography
colonial economic policies
Mesoamerican art
slash-and-burn farming
3
a direct democracy is a state in which...
the executive branch is bound by the rule of law
citizens participate firsthand in making decisions
accused criminals enjoy benefit of a jury trial
elected office holders represent their constituents
4
Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?
issued written constitutions
conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
refused to grant religious freedoms
introduced important legal chance to protect human rights.
5
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities show evidence of...
social equality
monotheism
dynastic rule
urban planning
6
a progressive characteristic of most humanists was that they --
Worked during the second half of the sixteenth century
were clergymen
Emphasized education
wanted to radically dissemble the church
7
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because...
New inventions led to overseas exploration
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agriculture
Factories began to use assembly lines
Alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
8
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
praying five times a day
following the Eightfold path
belief in a single just and all-powerful God
worshiping many Gods
9
What did the leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship do?
cause the silk road to collapse
Rise of the Mongol Empire
led to the defeat of the Ottomon empire
the division of the Islamic religion
10
a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...
Strengthen the power of European rulers
establish Christianity in Western Europe
Unite Arab peoples
capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers
11
What factor unified western European nations in the middle ages?
allegiance to the same political ruler
common faith in the same religion
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
a common vernacular language
12
The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..
spread religious concepts throughout the fertile cresent
record the business transactions of daily life
record military achievements of the ruler
correspond with neighboring city-states
13
one result of the voyages of Zheng He was that --
Chinese merchants began trading with Africa
indian artisans showed chinese how to make Ming percelain
Christian missionaries arrived in China
China set up colonies in Europe
14
What did the practice of foot-binding symbolize during the Tang and Song dynasties?
women's inferiority
religious practice
women's suffrage
respect for women
15
Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?
Most cathedrals were destroyed in social chaos
there were tremendous labor shortages
many people abandoned religious institutions
Governments lacked popular support
16
How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?
the ruler received a direct mandate that they should resign
It led to long periods of war among families
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.
religous leaders read oracle bones to select rulers
17
What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?
the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order
the church encouraged individuals to question authority
the church gained influence as the world became secular
Church leaders were limited to spiritual activities
18
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
They both had a democratic government
the both believed in one God
They both had written forms of communication
They both carried on trade with the Americas
19
In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of...
Civil service exams
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Social and political equality
Islam
20
Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.
established equality between men and women
promoting polytheism
affirmed belief in one God
provided codes for moral behavior
21
In Buddhism, the eightfold path offers guidelines in how to achieve...
asceticism
reincarnation
eternal life
enlightenment
22
Which of these was not a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
invasion by Germanic tribes
the dispute of trade
Strong military
huge amount of money spent on defense
23
The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...
provided records of economic activity
they legalized democratic government
allowed for belief in one God
they established written legal standards
24
Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..
the early rise of christianity
Western Europe after the fall of Rome
the rise of Islam
the start of the Crusades
25
The code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because..
established written laws
rejected the principle of filal piety
ended physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
26
Mercantilism held that the wealth of a nation is measured by its....
natural resources
farmland
fertile soil
skilled workers
27
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Most literature was written in Arabic
Secular achievements were emphasized
Suffrage was granted to men and women
most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
28
The Caste system in India and Feudal system in Europe were similar how?
a strong emphasis in the acquisition of wealth
encouragement of trade between countries
there was a division of society into hereditary social class
a strong belief in social equality
29
Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?
people should withdraw from the world
Governments should establish empires
scholars should follow church teachings
people should study secular and sacred matters
30
The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...
the Gospels in the Christian bible
Augustus's book city of God
Epistles in the Christian bible
the Nicene Creed
31
Which of these was invented in India?
Plow
Paper
the phonetic alphabet
modern numerals
32
The first permanent English settlement in the Americas was....
quebec
Jamestown
Plymouth
Berbados
33
what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?
a sense of unity among continents
the dominance of the church
a flowering of the arts in the middle ages
the disruption and collapse of medieval society
34
In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...
an embodiment of God's representative on earth
a representative of the catholic church who recruits others
a godly man who does his best to interpret Gods word
a publicly elected leader
35
What do we call the land located between the Tigris and Euphrates?
Cape of good hope
horn of Africa
Mesopotamia
Sinai Peninsula
36
The middle passage refers to...
Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas
Route from Europe to Asia around the tip of south america
shipments of gold and silver
Northern route from Europe to Asia
37
The first printing press gave rise to which of the following schools of thought?
Romanticism
Hinduism
Polytheism
Humanism
38
Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?
Certain citizens elected representatives
service in the military was mandatory for all people
All mena nd women were allowed to vote
all people were memebers of the legislative assembly
39
What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
Revolt by the Moors in spain
Call for the council of Trent
Corruption among high officials in the Church
40
What city served as the capital city of the byzantine empire?
Nicodemia
Adrianople
Ankara
Constantinople
41
The theocracy of ancient Egypt was a belief in the divinity of..
Priest
Isis
Ra
the Pharaoh
42
What were built by the Romans to carry water?
Bridges
Sisterns
Tunnels
Aquaducts
43
Which persons work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther's ideas?
Johann Gutenberg
William Shakespeare
Niccolo Machiavelli
Galileo Galilei
44
A result of the Atlantic slave trade on west Africa was...
many west african communities faced population losses
animism was no longer practiced in africa
European industrial factories were established throughout
Africans across the continent hired Europeans to train them
45
What did the Council of Trent do?
Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions
tried to make peace with protestants
Looked at problems in Europe
tried to find new trade routes
46
Which of these was not a technological advancement of the Chinese during the Song Dynasty?
metallurgy: iron and steel working
the camel saddle
Gunpowder
Moveable type
47
Why did Henry the VIII split with the Roman Catholic Church?
his desire for a male heir
his religious beliefs
his unwillingness to pay church taxes
his treatment of Catherine of Aragon
48
Most activities on a feudal manor were related to which of the following?
Banking
Industry
Guilds
Agriculture
49
What was the Renaissance the rebirth of?
chivalry and tournaments
good health after the plague
art and learning
Christian devotion
50
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
protection of individual rights
a representative government
economic equality for all
an exchange of land for services
51
by the 16th centuries the center of commercial activity was...
the caspian sea
indian ocean
atlantic ocean
the black sea
52
What branch of mathematics was developed by Muslims?
Trigonometry
Geometry
Algebra
Calculus
53
Which statement describes the impact of the Columbian exchange?
Native american immigrated to Europe
millions of Europeans were killed by disease
The combination of new products and ideas promoted growth
Introduction of Native religions to europe
54
Who successfully ruled over the Chinese without brutality from 1279?
Kublai Khan
Ogadi Khan
Yuan Kublai
Genghis Khan
55
Which of these describes why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Isolation
Cultural Diffusion
Secularism
56
Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---
a major conflict with Eastern Orthodoxy
an increased sense of nationalism
the growing power of the nobility
A decline in the power of the church
57
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
class distinctions in society should be abolished
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
the glorification of human beings is sinful
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
58
In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...
a law handed down by God to humanity
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a mutual promise between God and humanity
prophecy about the future
59
The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---
forced labor
war casualties
the introduction of European disease
the collapse of local agriculture
60
The Neolithic revolution is considered a turning point in history because..
Nuclear families evolved into extended families
city dwellers learned to control fire
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
Societies became more nomadic
61
One effect of the Geography of Greece was the development of...
absolute monarchs
extensive trade
belief in one God
separate, independent city-states
62
What was the primary role of women during the middle ages?
they gained power by ruling estates
they gained power by running convents
their roles became increasingly confined to the home
they were primary providers for the family
63
What was the importance of Justinian's law code?
first summarized an eye for an eye
Was the first law code developed in the world
basis of the legal code in the western world
mixed Egyptian and western tradition
64
Monotheism describes the hebrew's belief that their God was..
a forgiving and protecting God
Associated with other Gods
The one and only God
A spiritual presence
65
The ancient Roman civilization made a lasting contribution to democracy through its.
encouragement of universal suffrage
promotion of religious freedom
electoral system
legal code
66
How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
a single currency was used to make transactions
concrete was used to improve roads
67
In the feudal system what was a manor?
a right to use land
a lord's estate
A customary way of doing things
an obligation to provide protection
68
Which institution was the main unifying force in medieval western Europe?
Military
Church
Legislature
Monarchy
69
Egypt considered its pharaoh a godking. What type of government does this reflect?
Theocracy
republic
Military dictatorship
Monarchy
70
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
Italy was politically unified by a strong central gov
The Italian city-states we wealthy centers of trade
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
71
What renowned church was built by Justinian in the sixth century?
Notre Dame
St. Peters Basilica
Canterbury Cathedral
Hagia Sophia
72
The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --
declined because of invasion and disease
Traded extensively with Africa
Made advances in mathematics and science
converted to Islam
73
the Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it did which of these?
limited the power of the monarch
Created a bicameral legislature
extended the right to vote to peasants
took land away from nobles

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