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1
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
nirvana
reincarnation
prayer
filial piety
2
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
3
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
4
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Geography Affects Human Behavior
5
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
political science
economy
cartography
anthropology
6
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
economic improvement through trade
destruction of the environment
adaptation to the surrounding geography
social change through assimilation
7
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
8
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
recorded history
subsistence farming
9
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Egyptian
Kush
Mali
Benin
10
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
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
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
11
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
12
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
13
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
14
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
encouraged the spread of independence movements
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
engaged in territorial expansion
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
15
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
16
Which document is an example of a primary source?
the diary of a WW I soldier
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
novel on the Age of Exploration
a textbook on Russian history
17
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Congo River Basin
Great Rift Valley
Sahara Desert
Arabian Sea
18
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
sale of slaves to Europeans
19
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
desertification
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
20
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
cultural diffusion
21
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how people influence governmental decisions
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history3
22
One reason many historians study geography is to
show connections between people and places
explore the value systems of early people
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
23
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
24
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
ethnocentrism
filial piety
scientific research
cultural diffusion
25
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
reform their political systems
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
seek new trade routes to East Asia
26
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a golden age
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
27
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
28
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
Deserts made invasion possible
The climate created obstacles to success
29
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
religious differences
universal education
favorable geography
political harmony
30
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Mongols
Byzantines
Muslims
31
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
mercantilism and animism
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
capitalism and shintoism
32
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
33
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
geographic location
individual achievement
Birth
education
34
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
represent codes of behavior
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrictsocial mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
35
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
one system of government for the entire region
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
economies that did not rely on trade
36
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
stable governments
command economies
37
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were part of the Roman Empire
were located on major trade routes
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
38
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
developed parliamentary governments
reached their height of power at the same time
declined because of corruption in government
39
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
flourishes best in traditional societies
provides plans for exploration of new territory
40
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
41
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Persian
Gupta
Maurya
British
42
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally2
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
43
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
44
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
urban planning
monotheism
social equality
45
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
levation
type of climate
topography
capital cities
46
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in mathematics and science
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
47
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a parliament in Britain
a communist government in China
a theocracy in Iran
military juntas in Latin America
48
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
developed concepts of natural rights
promoted peace and prosperity
provided structure for society
established totalitarian governments
49
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
rigid class structure
monotheism
reincarnation
fasting and prayer
50
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
belief in one God
51
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
sociologist
economist
psychologist
archaeologist
52
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
Egypt and Greeck
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
China and the Roman Empire
53
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
animism
Judaism
Hinduism
54
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
advances were greater
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
55
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
converted thousands of people to Christianity
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
produced written records of their extensive travels
56
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
separate, independent city-states
extensive trade with the Persians
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
57
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system3
establishment of representative democracy
58
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
British
Byzantine
Mughal
Persian
59
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
60
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
61
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
provide codes of behavior
establish gender equality
1. promote polytheism
describe secularism
62
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable
New sources of energy became available
Populations declined
People became more nomadic
63
on which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Asia
Africa
Europe
64
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
direct democracy
absolutism
totalitarianism3
65
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
66
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
67
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
68
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building roads
69
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
benefits of modern civilizations
location of important places
70
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
71
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
impact of geography on cultural development
role of education in the ancient world
effect of artistic expression on religion
development of traditional government
72
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
major language of the people became Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
manor became the center of economic activity3
73
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
mixed economy
traditional economy
command economy
74
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
monotheism
4. an effective legal system
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
75
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
village dwellers3
guild members
hunters and gatherers .
subsistence farmers
76
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
economic poverty and political upheaval
intense nationalism
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
77
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
food to sell in village markets
a single cash crop
enough food to feed an entire village
78
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
sociologist
economist
anthropologis
archaeologist
79
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
irregular coastline
80
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Mughal
Roman
Ottoman
Byzantine
81
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
dense forests
river valleys
smooth coastlines
mountain passes
82
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
83
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
establish a colonial empire
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
flee warfare
84
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
85
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
climate and geography favored agriculture