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The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on
agricultural production
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
2
"We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few." Is a quote from who?
Pericles
Homer
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
3
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
elected officials
4
Social Structure in the Roman Republic: Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Plebians in section 1
5
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in
Italy
Arabia
China
Spain
6
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
7
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
pilgrimmage
prayer
expansion
leaders
8
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Conducted Services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
9
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Specialization of Labor
Development of Agriculture
Use of Pottery
10
This sequence of events was caused by the
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years' War
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
11
This quotation, "You only lose what you cling to." -Siddhartha Gautama, best represents the religious views of
Jews
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
12
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
3
1
2
13
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
Expanding the distribution of new ideas
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
Increasing the use of new accounting practices
14
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Language
15
St. Basil's Cathedral- Moscow: Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
Greek
16
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Incan
Persian
Egyptian
17
Which factor has the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Tribal Treaties
Religious Beliefs
Mineral Deposits
Survival Needs
18
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To practice a religion
To make travel easier
To carry water
19
The defining characteristics of polytheistic religions is the idea that-
past actions control the densities 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
20
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean Basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Basin
21
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
22
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he
obeyed the priests
controlled the army
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
23
During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Persian
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
24
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by
parish priests
feudal lords
bankers
humanists
25
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Moscow
Athens
Baghdad
26
Which of these best completes the Venn Diagram?
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
27
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built
in rainforests
on islands
on mountaintops
in canyons
28
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
29
Which God kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Zeus
Juno
Venus
30
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread
political conflict
social equality
cultural decline
economic prosperity
31
Which statement best desribes the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
32
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediteranean region?
Athens
Alexandria
Carthage
Corinth
33
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
34
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on Karma
People will experience an afterlife
35
This quotation describes the
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
36
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Direct Democracy
Civil Service
Written laws
37
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
38
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
39
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The feudal system
Roman universities
The Church
40
-Belief in monotheism & -Jesus as Son and incarnation of God
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
41
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
they are taken from greek mythology
they are found in Babylonian legends
they are events from Roman history
they are actions of egyptian gods
42
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman Soldiers
Islamic Traders
Sumerian Bureaucrats
Egyptian Pharoahs
43
Emperor Constantine influencced the traditions of Western civilization by
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
44
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine Culture?
Mosaics
Music
Sculpture
Tapestries
45
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
Red Sea Coast
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
46
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
47
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
ocean navigation
48
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
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How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production