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In England, the key principles of the Magna Carta were fundamental to the growth of -
theocracy
Representative government
communism
absolutism
2
After Classical China and India we studied...
Ancient Greece and Rome
Post-Classical Asia
Egypt
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Which culture became known for building marble temples and statues of ppl with ideal features?
Inca Empire
ancient Egypt
ancient Greece
Persian Empire
4
Which Chinese philosophy put an Emphasis on the position in relationships?
Confucianism
Daoism
5
Gods would not support an unjust ruler is an idea from China known as
Mandate of Gods
Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Nature
Mandate of the People
6
A pine tree with decorations and presents underneath is a symbol for what winter holiday?
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanza
New Years
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What was the Neolithic Revolution?
Evolution of animalistic spiritual beliefs
Change from hunting & gathering to farming
Rejection of Paleolithic values
Migration of people from Asia to America
8
Which African leader’s hajj to Mecca famously distributed wealth along the voyage?
Charlemagne
Mansa Musa
Lillia
Angelo
9
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
Mrs. Harris touched both when she saw them in a museum
They established written legal standards.
They allowed for belief in one god.
They provided records of economic activity.
10
The rise of the Ottoman Empire as a major power was demonstrated through their capture of –
London
Constantinople
Rome
Austin
11
Which religion emerged from the interaction of Islam and Hinduism in the Mughal Empire?
Shintoism
Sikhism
Cat Worship
Christianity
12
Which is a characteristic of a civilization?
Government
Religion
Writing
Technology/math/science
13
Which number is the peninsula that is home to Mecca, the religious center of Islam?
1
3
2
57
14
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on –
military service
education
art
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The division of Islam into Sunni and Shi’a sects resulted from
Conflict over the money gained from Muslim conquests
Disagreement over who were the successors of Muhammad
Some were Christian and others were jewish
Resistance to the 5 pillars
16
Gold from the Niger River basin was traded northward in exchange for
Oil
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Palm oil
Salt
17
Which river valley civilization had ziggurats & use cuneiform?
Mesopotamia
China
Egypt
India
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What was a major effect of the growth of the Ottoman Empire?
The practice of Christianity was banned in the Holy Land
Persians joined the Sunni branch of Islam
Established a trade barrier between Western Europe and Asia
Nothing. No effects.
19
One way the Silk Road and Gold-Salt trade routes were similar was that along these routes –
The main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
Ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other
both lead to the earliest versions of airplanes
Concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads
20
Which achievements are associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?
Windmill and Calendar
Gunpowder and Compass
saddles and stirrups
Wheel and Sailboat
21
Which river valley civilization had pharaohs, pyramids, and mummify their dead?
Mesopotamia
India
Bikini Bottom
Egypt
22
One major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe was that the –
Catholic Church lost all its influence in Europe
manor became the main center of economic activity
major language of the common people was Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were studied and imitated
23
An ancient form of writing created in Mesopotamia made up of wedges and dots is called...
pictgraph
hieroglyphs
cuneiform
Brail
24
The Aryans who invaded India brought what idea with them?
Buddhism
Labor System
Caste System
Class System
25
Two immediate results of the fall of the Roman Empire were –
A period of chaos and weak government in Western Europe
The growth of cities and the emergence by the middle class
An increase in trade and improvements in manufacturing
Renewed interests in education and the arts
26
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
In both, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery.
Both emperors handed power to a warlord
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
27
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Veganism
Declaration of faith
The Hajj
Charity
28
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
Sparta
Texas
Rome
Athens
29
What church, shown here, was constructed during the rule of Emperor Justinian?
Vatican
Hagia Sophia
St. Basil's Cathedral
Drake's House
30
A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades (1096 – 1291) was to -
Capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
Strengthen the power of European rulers
Unite Arab peoples
Establish Christianity in Western Europe
31
Where did the first civilizations develop?
Bottom of the Ocean
River Valleys
Mountain Tops
Deserts
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Which religion believes in the 4 Noble Truths?
Buddhism
Hinduism
33
The most powerful and influential institution during the Middle Ages in Europe was the
Family
Mosque
Catholic Church
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