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The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally2
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
2
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republic form of government
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
3
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
reached their height of power at the same time
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
developed parliamentary governments
4
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history3
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
5
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society2
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
6
Han dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
7
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
traditional economy
command economy
mixed economy
8
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
chronological relationship between events
benefits of modern civilizations
9
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a communist government in China
a theocracy in Iran
military juntas in Latin America
a parliament in Britain
10
An impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Large deserts have led to isolation
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
11
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
economist
sociologist
archaeologist
psychologist
12
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
13
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in one God
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
deep reverence and respect for nature
14
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Roman
Byzantine
Mughal
15
One way the 5 Relationships, the 10 Commandments, the 8-fold Path are similar is that they
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
1. promote polytheism
establish gender equality
16
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
engaged in territorial expansion
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
encouraged the spread of independence movements
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
17
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
role of education in the ancient world
development of traditional government
impact of geography on cultural development
effect of artistic expression on religion
18
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
religious differences
favorable geography
political harmony
universal education
19
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
manor became the center of economic activity3
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
major language of the people became Latin
20
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
21
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
command economies
stable governments
22
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
animism
23
-Kushites adapted Egyptian Art - Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These are examples of
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
filial piety
scientific research
24
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
provided structure for society
established totalitarian governments
25
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
anthropology
economy
cartography
political science
26
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
China and the Roman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
27
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
expansion of equal rights
construction of the pyramids
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
28
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
Mongols invaded
city of Constantinople fell
Renaissance began
29
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
capitalism and shintoism
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism and animism
Buddhism and Shintoism
30
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
individual achievement
education
geographic location
Birth
31
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
32
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
33
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
adaptation to the surrounding geography
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
34
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Deserts made invasion possible
The climate created obstacles to success
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
35
One way in which the 8-fold Path and the 5 Pillars of Faith are similar is that they
represent codes of behavior
restrict social mobility
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
36
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
37
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were located on major trade routes
were part of the Roman Empire
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
38
Which empire is most closely associated with split in Christianity?
Persian
Byzantine
British
Mughal
39
On which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Asia
Africa
Europe
40
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
mountain passes
river valleys
smooth coastlines
dense forests
41
One reason many historians study geography is to
show connections between people and places
tell when events took place
help predict changes in government
explore the value systems of early people
42
The exchange of silk and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
desertification
43
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
New sources of energy became available
People became more nomadic
Food supplies became more reliable
Populations declined
44
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
45
Which belief or practice is connected to the caste system.
reincarnation
rigid class structure
fasting and prayer
monotheism
46
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Gupta
Maurya
British
Persian
47
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
navigable rivers
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
abundant mineral resources
48
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
the diary of a WW I soldier
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
novel on the Age of Exploration
49
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
absolutism
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
totalitarianism3
50
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
51
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
enough food to feed an entire village
food to sell in village markets
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
a single cash crop
52
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
social equality
monotheism
urban planning
53
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
recorded history
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
54
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
village dwellers3
hunters and gatherers .
guild members
subsistence farmers
55
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
56
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
57
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system3
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
establishment of representative democracy
58
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
capital cities
topography
levation
59
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
monotheism
gunpowder
60
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Mongols
Muslims
Vikings
Byzantines
61
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
flourishes best in traditional societies
provides plans for exploration of new territory
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
62
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
archaeologist
economist
sociologist
anthropologis
63
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
innovations introduced in Renaissance
64
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
prayer
filial piety
reincarnation
nirvana
65
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
map projections of Mercator
66
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
67
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
Civilizations developed.
68
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Africa has an irregular coastline with few natural harbors.
69
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
promoted unity and communication by building roads
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
developed a social system in which great equality existed