Cultural diffusion has happened across time. Which statement best explain how?

Trade, migration & war are major ways for spreading culture.

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

Traditionally, which is the best definition of India's caste system?

The BEST answer includes combining all the answers.

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

taken as sources for raw materials and new markets.

How were early American civilizations and the Romans similar?

They built roads and promoted scientific advancement.

Hunter and gathering societies

have much interaction with the environment.

Why was China’s able to influence the culture of Japan?

location - they are relatively close to each other

Which of the following is a direct result of European colonization of the "New World"?

Currently, many Latin Americans are Catholic.

How were Incas and Aztecs different from each other?

Human Sacrifice - one did them, one did not.

What most contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?

Population decline due to the plague.

What happened during the Colombian Exchange?

The best answer includes all the other answers.

Which of the following is true of both Hinduism and Buddhism?

Good karma is a way out of the cycle of rebirth.

How are chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan similar?

both guided the behavior of the warrior class

What do the the Magna Carta & the English Bill of Rights have in common?

They both limited the power of the monarchy.

Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that

Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.

How did early Judaism and Christianity differ?

Christians spread their religion; Jews did not.

What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe

The effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests led to what?

the spread of Greek (Hellenistic) culture

Confucius' teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

Crusaders brought new items back to Europe. How did this impact European economies?

New materials brought back by crusader

How are Hinduism and Buddhism different?

one is born into a social class (caste)

What allowed people to end their nomadic lifestyle?

advances in agriculture & domestication of animals

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1
Cultural diffusion has happened across time. Which statement best explain how?
Roads decrease the spread of culture.
Civilizations kept to themselves.
Trade, migration & war are major ways for spreading culture.
Laws make it easy to spread.
2
Chinese legalism stresses that because people are born evil...
everyone is equal in value.
they need strict laws.
religion & government together creates an ideal society.
relationships are key.
3
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
art increased emphasis on religious themes
more focus on science rather than religion
increased interest in nationalistic movements
4
What era/event connects Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII?
the Protestant Reformation
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
fall of the Ottoman Empire
establishment of parliamentary democracy
5
Which of the following is significant contribution of the Mongols?
Hinduism
architecture
diffusion
legal systems
6
Which form of government is ruled by a small group of people?
democracy
oligarchy
dictatorship
republic
7
Traditionally, which is the best definition of India's caste system?
It is supported by Hindu teachings.
Following one's case allows one to die with good karma.
impacts all parts of a person's life.
The BEST answer includes combining all the answers.
8
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
granted independence as soon as possible.
taken as sources for raw materials and new markets.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
9
How were early American civilizations and the Romans similar?
They had a democratic government and written system of law.
They developed written language and monotheistic religion.
They built roads and promoted scientific advancement.
They had a system of money.
10
Hunter and gathering societies
developed manufacturing and factories.
like to live in urban areas.
have much interaction with the environment.
have complex economic systems.
11
Why was China’s able to influence the culture of Japan?
mountains - both are covered in mountains
rivers - both have many
climate - it's about the same
location - they are relatively close to each other
12
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
reincarnation
your past actions control you destiny
the stuggle between good and evil
more than one god or goddess
13
Judaism is the first religion to practice what?
ancestor worship
sacrifices
monotheism
polytheism
14
Which of the following is a direct result of European colonization of the "New World"?
Currently, many Latin Americans are Catholic.
Most people in South American speak French.
The people in South America were isolated from foreigners.
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
15
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas. This was part of the...
balance of trade.
triangular trade route.
Theory of Mercantilism.
Society of Friends.
16
How were Incas and Aztecs different from each other?
One was monotheistic but the other wasn't.
Human Sacrifice - one did them, one did not.
Writing - one had it, one did not.
The best answer includes the other three combined.
17
What most contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
No Roads to unite the empire
Farming was the Primary focus
Trade with China was falling apart
Population decline due to the plague.
18
What does "renaissance" mean?
danger
rebirth
destroy
creation
19
What happened during the Colombian Exchange?
New crops were introduced to Europe.
Animals were introduced to Europe and the Americas.
The best answer includes all the other answers.
New plants were introduced to the Americas.
20
Which of the following is true of both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hinduism originated in South Asia; Buddhism in Japan.
There are a thousand gods that have human & animal traits.
Good karma is a way out of the cycle of rebirth.
The Middle Way will lead to salvation.
21
How are chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan similar?
they benefitted all the social classe
both guided the behavior of the warrior class
both supported revolutionary ideas
they both help the ruler control his people
22
What do the the Magna Carta & the English Bill of Rights have in common?
Neither had much lasting impact on the USA.
They both worked against the French king.
They both strongly encouraged rebellion in the colonies.
They both limited the power of the monarchy.
23
Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that
Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.
the Aztecs and Incas did not build large temples.
the Aztecs and Incas did not think priests were important.
the Aztecs and Incas did not practice polytheistic religions
24
How did early Judaism and Christianity differ?
Christians spread their religion; Jews did not.
both believed in Jesus
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
Rome hated Judaism but loved Chrstianity.
25
What was a result of diseases brought from Europe to the Americas?
Africans were brought to the Americas as slaves.
Many native Americans died.
All of the answers are true.
Europeans were able to control much of the Americas.
26
What is a family where the mother is in charge is called what?
agnostic
patriarchal
communal
matriarchal
27
Roman emperors created a sense of unity in the lands they conquered by
outlawing non-Roman religions.
allowing other emperors to complete with Rome.
denying citizenship to conquered people.
respecting local customs.
28
What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?
higher rates of literacy in Europe
more landownership for nobles
greater wealth for peasants
greater participation in government
29
How did the Byzantine Empire end?
The Qing marched in via the Silk Road.
The Mughals rode in on horses.
Safavid won numerous battles against them.
The Ottomans took over.
30
How did Islam spread into Africa?
warriors from Spain
missionaries from Persia
soldiers & traders from Arabia
artists from Egypt
31
The effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests led to what?
the Olympic games
the spread of Greek (Hellenistic) culture
a period of extreme punishment
nothing to important
32
Which major religions have Abraham in common?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Buddhism, Shintoism, Christianity
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism
33
What was Latin American social hierarchy NOT based on?
one's occupation
racial origins
languages spoken
being born in Europe
34
Where did Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all begin?
Northern Europe
West Africa
Middle East
Southeast Asia
35
Confucius' teachings focused on what?
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
Defeat foreign enemy's.
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Form a democratic government.
36
Crusaders brought new items back to Europe. How did this impact European economies?
New materials brought back by crusader
The gold and silver brought back caused inflation.
It limited access to goods from China and India.
It lead to a decline in the production of food crops.
37
How are Hinduism and Buddhism different?
karma
meditation
one is born into a social class (caste)
the idea of re-birth
38
Ancient Mesopotamian, Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian civilizations all had what in common?
They suffered repeated invasions.
They began in river valleys.
They were all involved in the gold and salt trade.
They were monotheistic.
39
What allowed people to end their nomadic lifestyle?
monotheistic religions
advances in agriculture & domestication of animals
the creation of a complex government
having an advanced written language
40
What caused most of the population loss suffered by Native Americans after Europeans came?
Political instability
Disease
enslavement
civil wars

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