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1
The central idea of Hinduism is that it is organized into a rigid social class system.
False
True
2
Which of the following is one change to human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution
Social equality between men and women
Emergence of monotheistic religion
Development of specialization of labor
Elections for political leadership
3
Typical characteristics of theocratic governments in the Fertile Cresent include
a concern for providing the people a voice
military leaders serving as tyrants
a blending of religious elements with leadership
scholars serving as bureaucrats
4
Which factor contributed to favorable interactions among Muslim, Jewish and Christian societies in Europe?
A decline in farming production
A mutual desire for profitable trade
A common written language
A religous expectation to rectuit converts
5
As a result of the First World War world political power shifted from Europe to
The Middle East
The Soviet Union
East Asia
The United States
6
Monotheistic religions believe in more than one god
True
False
7
How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
They were both founed at the same time
Both considered Siddhartha Gautama to be the founder
Both emplemented a caste system
They both began in the same modern-day country
8
Which set of accomplishments occcured during the Song Dynasty of China?
Measuring Earth's circumference, Anesthesia, Silk Cloth
Magnetic compass, paper money, movable-type printing
Calligraphic script, Calculating distance form the Sun, or saddles
Tea cultivation, Algebra, Geometric mosaics
9
The Mongol expansion across Eurasia during the Middle Ages was
a birth of a new religious influence
a chaotic, unstable political climate
a revival of art and literature
A vast, unified empire of many cultures
10
The spread of Islam brought political changes to Southwest Asia by
Unifying North Africa, Arabia, Persia and Asia Minor under one authority
Converting Arabs, Christians, Persians, and Jews to Islam
Established tribute states in the areas conqured by Muslim armies
Building libraries, hospitals, and universities in large cities
11
The use of pottery and textiles are related to complex institutions of early civilizations
True
False
12
What was one impact on Asia that the Tang dynasty had on China was
The diffusion of Mandain to Korea and Vietnam
The spread of Buddhism to Japan and Korea
The closing of the Silk Road to European traders
The collapse of Mongol rule in East Asia
13
Polytheistic religions believe in more than one god
True
False
14
Mansa Musa was not the richest man in history.
False
True
15
One way the lives of many nineteenth-century Europeans changed becasue of industralization inclueds
Marrying at earlier ages than previous generations
Shifting from an agrarian lifestyle to an urban lifestyle
Working at a variety of professions in one lifetime
Placing more significance on participation in religious activities
16
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made advances in geometry?
Aristotle and Zeno
Zeus and Aristotle
Euclid and Pythagoras
Plato and Socrates
17
The Enlightenment philosphers inspired later political revolution because of their support for
Natural rights
Divine right of kings
Imperialist policies
Mercantilism
18
Zoroastrianism was created rom which classical civilization?
Han China
Persia
Gupta India
Greece
19
Why was the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
The government has a representative legislature
Wealthy elite controlled most parts of government
Leadership passes from father to son
The pharaoh is considered to be a god-king
20
How did Confucian teachings by Tang leaders affect women?
Women had a lot of rule and power
Women lost social status and were subject to foot binding
Women were able to rise in ranks of social status
Women served as prominent scholars
21
Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela are both examples of individuals who
Resisted political oppression
Invented new methods of farming
Won the Nobel Peace Prize
Led newly independent nations
22
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
Division of the empire into administrative provinces
Creation of a universal code of laws
Use of standardized metal coins
23
A direct result of European exploration was
A unified European system of paper currency
A competition for colonies among European leaders
The creation of a large European free trade zone
The divsion of European states over religious issues
24
Rigid social classes are set in place in Hinduism
False
True
25
What favored the spread of Islam to Afica was...
The use of Arabic in Africa
Gold-Salt routes
Tang Control of Silk Road
Traveling the Sahara
26
The transformation to having surplus agriculture led to the development of permanent settlements, because it allowed for
populaiton increases
creation of religions
specialization of labor
technological innovation
27
How did nations act to reduce the possibility of future wars after the First World War and the Second World War?
By introducing atomic weapons
By fixing prices on food and clothing
By establishing international organizations
By reducing the size of armed forces
28
Buddhism was the belief system in India during the Mauryan Empire
True
False
29
Why were West African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Post-Classical period?
They built powerful forts and castles
They adopted Islam and established trade with Muslims
They grew wealthy controlling routes to the Cape of Good Hope
They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade with Britain
30
What Chinese technological innovation contributed to the spread of goods and ideas?
Mechanical Clock
Gunpowder
Paper Money
Junks
31
The Chinese invented junks
True
False
32
Mesopotamia was the first river valley civilization to use geometry
True
False
33
What does AD, or CE, stand for in history?
Antonio Domine, Common Era
Before Death, After Death
After Death, Common Era
34
The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of
the first iron weapons and tools
government tests for job-seekers
the earliest monotheistic religion
modern democratic traditions
35
Which social group of European feudal society showed allegiance to a lord by providing military service?
Serfs
Artisans
Kings
Vassals
36
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?
Laws needed to be interpreted by judges
Laws were created by representative groups
Laws were made more consistent
Laws no longer suggested punishments
37
Why were West African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Post-Classical period?
They adopted Islam and established trade relations with Muslims
They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade with Britain
They built powerful forts and castles to protect against invasions
They grew weatlhy controlling routes around the Cape of Good Hope
38
Which national leaders headed Allied governments during World War II?
Roosevelt, Stalin, and Mussolini
Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin
Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo
Churchill, Mussolini, and Tojo
39
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Use of standardized metal coins
Division of the empire into administrative provinces
Construction of the hanging gardens of Babylon
Creation of a universal code of laws
40
Vassals were the the social group of European feudal society that showed allegiance to a lord
True
False
41
As a Chinese woman, during the time periods we studied, I could pick my husband
True
False
