(ME) During much of the Middle Ages, the literate population-

Was confined to the clergy & monasteries.

(2R) The Roman policy toward its conquered subjects is called 'generous' because-

It allowed them to maintain their culture, & gave rights.

(ME) The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe-

Began with the fall of Rome & ends with fall of feudalism.

(ME) The Battle of Tours in 732 represents-

The furthest advance of Islam into Europe.

`(IS) During the Abbasid period, the use of slaves-

Expanded as male & female slaves were valued.

(1NR) What was the major feature of the Neolithic Revolution in the Middle East?

The establishment of sedentary village communities.

(ME) The impact of the Crusades-

Brought Europeans into contact with Muslim accomplishments.

(2R) Under the Roman Republic-

Roman elites emphasized patron-client relationships.

(2) During classical civilizations, cultures-

Integrated large regions & diverse cultures.

`(IS) The issue that eventually split Muslims into Shi'a & Sunni sects involved-

Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor.

(ME) All of the following are true about guilds in the Middle Ages Except-

Women were excluded from guild membership.

`(IS)The first flowering of Islamic civilization-

Grew largely out of indigenous Arabia & Bedouin traditions.

(C) The invention of explosive powder (gunpowder) in China-

Had little initial impact on warfare.

(M) One problem facing historians who study Mongols is-

The bias of accounts written by Mongol enemies.

(ME) Which of the following actions had a long-term effect between E. & W. Europe?

The acceptance of Orthodox Church in Kiev.

(C) How did the founder of the Ming dynasty in China reorganize society?

The dynasty enacted new policies to favor the poor.

`(IS) Why were the practices of seclusion & veiling seen as essential to Islamic Society.

Women were believed to posses too much lust.

(ME) Manoralism can best be described as-

The economic arrangement of feudalism.

(2R) The great expansion of commerce in the mediterranean region around 100CE is explained by-

Maintenance of peace & elimination of pirates.

(BE) In which of the following ways were the Byzantine & Chinese Bureaucracy similar?

They were open to talented commoners.

(2C) Which of the following most accurately describes Confucius?

A social philosopher obsessed with order & harmony.

(2I) How did the Guptan's compare in terms of political organization to the Mauryan's?

Their domains weren't as large, nor use centralized control.

(2C) Which of the following represents the political view of Legalists?

Government should be rigorous & based on strict harsh laws.

Settled in the lands of modern Turkey.

(2R) Roman classic culture-

Borrowed heavily, especially from the Greek states.

(A) Chinampas were the-

Floating islands used for agriculture.

(EA) Under the Shogunate of Japan-

The emperors power was largely symbolic.

(ME) Serfs differed from slaves in that-

Serfs couldn't be bought or sold while slaves were property.

(2C) Which of the following was a Confucian belief?

A good society has a hierarchy both in family & state.

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1
(ME) During much of the Middle Ages, the literate population-
Included the rulers & aristocracy.
Was confined to the clergy & monasteries.
Tended to be merchants rich enough to afford an education.
Generally lived in the cities around the universities.
2
(M) The Mongols were skilled in _____ but not in _____.
Archery; Horsemanship.
Warfare; Nation Building.
Administration; Warfare.
Nation Building; Cultural Borrowing.
3
(2R) The Roman policy toward its conquered subjects is called 'generous' because-
It allowed them to vote in assemblies & depose dictators.
It allowed them to maintain their culture, & gave rights.
It didn't use the Greek hostage & deportation tactics.
They didn't require taxes or loyalty from conquered people.
4
(EA) The key link for the conduit of Chinese culture to Japan & Korea was-
Buddhism.
Commercial contacts.
Migration.
Diplomatic missions.
5
(ME) The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe-
Was a period of isolation & stagnation for European society.
Began with the fall of Rome & ends with fall of feudalism.
Was an era of Mediterranean cultural domination.
Began with feudal kings in control & ended with the Church.
6
(ME) The Battle of Tours in 732 represents-
The battle preceding the collapse of Constantinople.
The successful battle by Mali for Western Africa.
The loss by the Abbasid to the Mongols.
The furthest advance of Islam into Europe.
7
(ME) The most influential post-classical scholastic thinker was-
Aristotle.
Peter Abelard.
Dante Aligheri.
Thomas Aquinas.
8
`(IS) During the Abbasid period, the use of slaves-
Expanded as male & female slaves were valued.
Was confined to the royal court.
Was legally curtailed by Muslim Courts.
Began to gradually die out.
9
(1NR) What was the major feature of the Neolithic Revolution in the Middle East?
A decline in the total population of the area.
An increase in the amount of forested land.
The establishment of sedentary village communities.
The spread of a migratory way of life.
10
(ME) The impact of the Crusades-
Led to the collapse of the Abbasid caliphate.
Disrupted the Muslim World.
Brought Europeans into contact with Muslim accomplishments.
Had little effect on the military capability of Europeans.
11
(2R) Under the Roman Republic-
Written law had little significance.
The small independent farmer dominated to assemblies.
Roman elites emphasized patron-client relationships.
Aristocrats warred constantly with each other.
12
`(IS) All of these influenced Islam's origins EXCEPT-
Greco-Roman culture.
Clan identity & rivalries.
The harsh environment of a desert.
Bedouin culture.
13
(2C) Who was the first emperor of China, the man who ended the Warring States?
Wang Mang.
Qin Shihuangdi.
Liu Bang.
K'ung Fu-Tzu.
14
(2) During classical civilizations, cultures-
Remained locally based & influenced.
Integrated large regions & diverse cultures.
Avoided innovations, preferring to rely on traditions.
Developed increasing rights for women.
15
`(IS) The issue that eventually split Muslims into Shi'a & Sunni sects involved-
The morality of the Holy War against enemies of the faith.
Conversion of non-Arabs to Islam.
Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor.
Toleration or persecution of Christians & Jews.
16
(ME) All of the following are true about guilds in the Middle Ages Except-
Women were excluded from guild membership.
They helped establish the standards for commerce.
They were careful to help meet the needs of members.
They often funded various civic projects for communities.
17
`(IS)The first flowering of Islamic civilization-
Was intolerant towards older civilizations & their learning.
Borrowed heavily from classical civilizations.
Borrowed exclusively from the Chinese.
Grew largely out of indigenous Arabia & Bedouin traditions.
18
(C) The invention of explosive powder (gunpowder) in China-
Was borrowed by the Chinese from the nomads.
Led to the Arab conquest of China.
Had little initial impact on warfare.
Allowed the Song to defeat the northern nomads.
19
(M) One problem facing historians who study Mongols is-
Unwillingness of Mongols to trust outsiders.
Inability to translate Mongolian.
Lack of primary sources.
The bias of accounts written by Mongol enemies.
20
(2I) What was the first imperial dynasty of classical India?
Hamdanids.
Guptas.
Mauryans
Kushans.
21
(ME) Which of the following was the most important check on the power of Kings?
Low literary groups.
Attack from outsiders.
Lack of military forces.
The Catholic Church.
22
(ME) Which of the following actions had a long-term effect between E. & W. Europe?
The permanence of feudalism.
The acceptance of Orthodox Church in Kiev.
The crowning of Charlemagne.
Invasion of Spain by Moors.
23
(BE) The Byzantine ruler who attempted to reconquer lost western territories was-
Diocletian.
Alexius Comentus.
Sophia Paleologus.
Justinian.
24
(ME) Charlemagne is most important because of his-
Conquest of the Saxons.
Carolingian Renaissance)
Support of his family at Aachen.
Visit to Rome in 800.
25
(C) How did the founder of the Ming dynasty in China reorganize society?
The emperor continued the practice of slavery.
The dynasty enacted new policies to favor the poor.
He subjected to poor to high taxes, and no tax for rich.
The emperor granted land to his bureaucracy.
26
`(IS) Why were the practices of seclusion & veiling seen as essential to Islamic Society.
Veiling allowed women to hide their identities.
Veiling discouraged contact between women.
Women were believed to posses too much lust.
Veiling halted the practice of concubinage.
27
`(IS) During the Abbasid Caliphate, the Arabs lost their dominance in gov. & intellect to-
Persians.
Turks.
Jews.
Armenians.
28
(BE) The Byzantine's greatest contribution to post-classical civilization was-
Economic stability & trade.
The defeat of the Arabs.
Christian traditions in art & architecture.
Protect E. Europe from Muslims.
29
(ME) Manoralism can best be described as-
The place where monks live & work.
The economic arrangement of feudalism.
The extensive training system of knights.
The system whereby kings retain their vassals.
30
(2R) The great expansion of commerce in the mediterranean region around 100CE is explained by-
Maintenance of peace & elimination of pirates.
Introduction of money to replace barter.
Invention of the rudder & compass.
Popularity of Roman luxury items & manufactured goods.
31
(AF) Which of the following was one of the major trade cities of Mali?
Benin.
Timbuktu.
Cairo
Great Zimbabwe.
32
(BE) In which of the following ways were the Byzantine & Chinese Bureaucracy similar?
Emperors played little role.
There was an extensive state exam system.
They were open to talented commoners.
There was no linkage of the bureaucracy to local admin.
33
(2C) The leading export commodity of China was-
Silk.
Cotton textiles.
Rice & cinnamon.
Iron tools & weapons.
34
(IS) The office of the political & religious successor of Muhammad was called-
Vizier.
Dhow.
Karbala.
Caliph.
35
(A) Religious practices of the Incas included all of these attributes EXCEPT-
Ancestor Worship.
Monotheism.
Sun Worship.
Animism.
36
(2C) The Qin dynasty differed from the Zhou in that-
It practiced Confucianism.
It lasted longer.
It was defeated by invading Huns.
It was more centralized.
37
(ME) to circumvent the power of feudal lords, national monarchs used all of these tools EXCEPT
Confiscation of church lands.
Professional armies.
Alliances with the middle classes.
Taxes on towns.
38
(2C) Which of the following most accurately describes Confucius?
A social philosopher obsessed with order & harmony.
Emperor.
A religious teacher similar to the Jewish Prophets.
An active administrator & advisor.
39
(2I) How did the Guptan's compare in terms of political organization to the Mauryan's?
Gupta's had linked city states, unlike the Mauryan republic.
The Gupta emperors had much more prof. bureaucracy.
Their domains weren't as large, nor use centralized control.
The Guptans were larger than the Mauryan & more centralized.
40
(2C) Which of the following represents the political view of Legalists?
Humans should retreat from society & seek comfort in nature.
Humans are to be ruled with compassion & inclined to good.
Government should be rigorous & based on strict harsh laws.
Society should be based on an understanding of relationship.
41
`(IS) The Seljuks-
Conquered the Abbasid Caliphate & Byzantine Empire.
Favored the Shia sect & became its protector.
Settled in the lands of modern Turkey.
Were unable to stop the Crusades or Christian Jerusalem.
42
(2R) Roman classic culture-
Owed it's diversity to trade with China.
Influenced heavily the cultures of Africa & Southwest Asia.
Borrowed heavily, especially from the Greek states.
Developed in relative isolation.
43
(EA)The Samurai Code-
Urged warriors to take prisoners when possible.
Was known as Bushido.
Gave the Emperor as much power as a Shogun.
Generated a fierce independence from any lord or master.
44
(A) The Incas & Aztecs were conquered by the-
Spanish.
Russians.
French.
Maya.
45
(A) Chinampas were the-
Specialized merchant class.
Floating islands used for agriculture.
Aztec nobility.
Aztec clan groups.
46
(BE) The name given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was-
Roman Catholicism.
Zoroastrianism.
Nestorianism.
Orthodox Christianity.
47
(2I) What religion is defined by the 8 fold path, the 4 noble truths, & reincarnation?
Hinduism.
Shinto.
Buddhism.
Janism.
48
(EA) Under the Shogunate of Japan-
The emperors power was largely symbolic.
The Shoguns were teh religious priests.
Power rested with Buddhist monks.
Real power rested with the emperor.
49
(ME) Serfs differed from slaves in that-
Serfs were Europeans while Slaves were Muslims.
Serfs could serve in the military, while slaves couldn't.
Serfs couldn't be bought or sold while slaves were property.
Serfs were artisans while slaves were agricultural.
50
(2C) Which of the following was a Confucian belief?
A good society has a hierarchy both in family & state.
Change should be encouraged & modeled by the Emperor.
Governments mustn't interfere with individuals.
Merchants must be valued for their money-making skills.
51
(1) The earliest civilizations emerged in-
Wide grasslands.
Protected plateaus ringed by mountains.
Fertile River Valleys.
Islands with harbors suitable for interregional trade.
52
(ME) All are foundations of W. Medieval Europe EXCEPT-
Germanic Institutions
Christianity & the Church.
Roman institutions.
Greek democratic political forms.
53
(BE) Which of the following is the direct descendant of the Roman Empire?
Byzantine Empire.
Ottoman Empire
Frankish Empire.
Abbasid Empire.
54
(2)Classical cultures-
Blended into a unified culture stretching Spain to India.
Survived the collapse of their empires & influenced others.
Were based on the beliefs of Imperial elites & rarely spread
Died out after the collapse of their political systems.
55
`(IS) All of the following are among the 5 pillars of Islam EXCEPT-
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.
Jihad.
Give alms to the poor.
Fast during Ramadan.
56
(M) To what extent did the Mongols encourage trade?
They protected only half the silk roads.
They protected land & sea routes.
They only allowed others to trade.
As nomads they had an interest in supporting all trade.
57
(2) Economically, classical empires & cultures-
Remained largely agricultural, but had commercial contacts.
Limited their trans-regional contacts.
Relied exclusively on slave labor.
Developed advanced labor-saving technologies.
58
(IN) Trade on the Indian Ocean was-
Never very important to the economy of the area.
Decentralized & cooperative.
Plagued by warfare.
Run by imperial decree.
59
(2I) Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism & Hinduism?
Caste system was most identified with Buddhism.
Neither religion placed importance on release from rebirth.
Nirvana was a major aspect of both Buddhism & Hinduism.
Buddhism made use of formal rituals, but hinduism did not.
60
(EA) On which countries did China exert the strongest influence?
Burma, Japan, Korea.
Pakistan, India, Japan.
Vietnam, Cambodia, India.
Japan, Korea, Vietnam.
61
(ME) The Crusades-
Unified W. Europe & Byzantium.
Unified Europe.
Successfully captured & retained the Holy Land.
Created distrust between Christians, Muslims & Jews.
62
(IN) All of these Indian groups were attracted to Islam in India & converted EXCEPT-
People who lived in the Indus & Ganges River Plains.
Brahmans, Rulers, & Soldiers.
Buddhists.
Untouchables.
63
`(IS) Women's roles _____ upon the creation of the Islamic Empires.
Slowly weakened.
Had minor changes.
Gradually strengthened.
Experienced no change.
64
`(IS) The Abbasids' moved the political center of their empire to-
Jerusalem.
Damascus.
Baghdad.
Jerusalem.
65
`(IS) What was Muhammad's teachings with respect to other monotheistic religions?
Muhammad accepted validity of other revelations.
Muhammad stressed that only his revilations had merit.
Muhammad taught monotheism was compatible with polytheism.
Muhammad didn't accept earlier revelations.
66
(ME) The legacy of the Vikings was most notable in-
Italy.
Finland.
The Iberian Peninsula.
France.
67
(2C) Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPT-
The importance of political activity.
Scorn for greed.
Basic Harmony of nature.
Importance of restraint in personal life.
68
(2G) Geography influenced Greek development because-
Large states formed easily around rich rivers.
Greece is rich in natural resources & little trade.
Rivers formed natural avenues for trade & communication.
Each valley & island developed its own political traditions.
69
(1I) Most of our information about the early Aryans comes from the-
Vedas.
Dasas.
Upanishads.
Rajas.
70
(ME) The three field system was-
An agricultural method.
The political relationship between lord & serf.
The way inheritance was divided.
The traditional contest of knights.
71
(A) Inca & Aztec societies were similar in that both-
Acquired empires by means of military conquest.
Independently developed iron technology.
Developed from Mayan civilization.
Depended entirely on oral record keeping.
72
(2C) Which of the following is a key philosophical & religious element of Daoism?
Unquestioning obedience to the ruler.
Respect for one's ancestors as critical to behavior.
Belief in the Mandate of Heaven.
Emphasis on harmony between man & nature.
73
(M)Pastoral nomads from the Central Asian Steppe who threatened others included all BUT-
Bantu.
Scythians.
Huns.
Indo-Europeans.
74
(IS) Which statement concerning the ethical system of early Islam is NOT correct?
A tax for charity was obligatory.
The teachings of the Prophet were not made into body of law.
Islam stressed responsibility of the wealthy & care for weak
Islam stressed the dignity of all believers of the faith.
75
(BE) All of the following were characteristics borrowed by Kiev from Byzantium EXCEPT-
Having the church dependent on the state.
A large & highly trained bureaucracy.
The Orthodox Church.
Art & architecture.
76
(2) What are the characteristics of a classical civilization?
No political unity, philosophical sophistication, no society
Imp. government, emphasis on commercial dev., tech. advance.
City-states, tech. advance, lack of social stratification.
Geo. expansion, pol. unification, cultural sophistication
77
(2G) The LEAST likely form of government in Grek City-States was-
Democracy.
Theocracy.
Monarchies.
Oligarchies.
78
(EA) Geography, environment, & movement in Vietnam-
Have increasingly isolated Vietnam.
Successfully fostered the growth of a uniform culture.
Have made it difficult to ignore China's influence.
Divided the nation into two cultural divisions.
79
(2) Classical Civilizations began with invasions & ended with-
The introduction of new religious forms.
The disappearance of the last nomadic societies.
Dislocations caused by invasions & internal decay.
A return to smaller, regional states.
80
(ME) In return for the use of their lords land, serfs-
Paid money for rent.
Gave the lord a share of the harvest & perform services.
Were expected to give wages to the Church & their lords.
Served half the year as knights.
81
(2I) The center of the Buddhist world was-
The monastic community of monks & nuns.
Ritualistic sacrifice & the performing of intricate rites.
The caste system.
The ruler & the worldly realm of power.
82
`(During the Abbasid empire, Caliphs-
Exercised strong control over their distant provinces.
Avoided the use of mercenaries.
Supported the spread of Shia doctrine & the Suffi's.
Were increasingly isolated by advisors.
83
(M) If people surrendered or were subdued without resistance, the Mongols-
Exacted tribute but left the inhabitants alone.
Sold only the men into slavery.
Settled Mongols among the sedentary peoples.
Destroyed the towns & resettled the people.
84
(ME) In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, which-
Affirmed that monarchs are subject to established law.
Guaranteed the ultimate power of the Pope in England.
Confirmed the control of the church by the monarchy.
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
85
(EA) In Japan, Korea & Vietnam, the class that most welcomed Chinese influence was-
Buddhist monks.
The local aristocrats.
Peasants.
Scholar Gentry.
86
(AF) After the arrival of Islam, societies in W. Africa-
Became largely patrilineal.
Implemented Islamic law regarding secluding women.
Abandoned the tradition of polygamy.
Continued to recognize traditions granting women rights.
87
(ME) Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European-
Fear of Mongol contact.
Ambition to find easier routes to Asia.
Isolationist mentality.
Image of Mongol poverty.
88
(ME) During the Middle Ages, effective political & military power was-
Furnished by mercenary armies.
The domain of the national monarch.
Local in nature with regional aristocrats.
Wielded by the Catholic Church.
89
(ME) The heart of the feudal system of governing was a bond between-
Independent states & an international org.
Independent states & a joint confederation.
Individual persons.
Citizen & state.
90
(IS) All of the following statements are true of slavery in the Islamic World EXCEPT-
The Sahara gold trade increased the need for slaves.
It was based on ethnicity.
Slavery wasn't dependent on plantation economies.
Slaves fulfilled many functions.
91
(2C) Which statement best summarizes Confucius' educational objectives?
Confucius encouraged his students to challenge the classics.
As a conservative, Confucius upheld tradition & culture.
He was a radical who incited his students toward rebellion.
He only taught a few who would disseminate his teachings.
92
(ME) The growth of towns in Europe after the 10th Century C.E.-
Was greater than similar developments in China.
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
Was due largely to support from the Church.
Weakened the feudal system as towns were outside the system.
93
(2G) In comparison to the Hindus, Persians & Chinese, religiously the Greeks-
Avoided portraying gods with human characteristics.
Never developed a major religion.
Developed a compassionate system similar to Buddhism.
Most resembled to Hinduism's polytheism.
94
(1M) One of the main innovative ideas in Hammurabi's Law Code was that-
The upper classes are to have the most rights.
The ruler's will is to be followed at all costs.
The lower classes were to have special privileges.
A consistent set of regulations should govern society.
95
(2C) The Mandate of Heaven governed the relationship between the ruler & ruled in-
China.
Japan.
Ghana.
France.

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Questions 95

Answers

1
(ME) During much of the Middle Ages, the literate population-
Included the rulers & aristocracy.
Was confined to the clergy & monasteries.
Tended to be merchants rich enough to afford an education.
Generally lived in the cities around the universities.
2
(M) The Mongols were skilled in _____ but not in _____.
Archery; Horsemanship.
Warfare; Nation Building.
Administration; Warfare.
Nation Building; Cultural Borrowing.
3
(2R) The Roman policy toward its conquered subjects is called 'generous' because-
It allowed them to vote in assemblies & depose dictators.
It allowed them to maintain their culture, & gave rights.
It didn't use the Greek hostage & deportation tactics.
They didn't require taxes or loyalty from conquered people.
4
(EA) The key link for the conduit of Chinese culture to Japan & Korea was-
Buddhism.
Commercial contacts.
Migration.
Diplomatic missions.
5
(ME) The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe-
Was a period of isolation & stagnation for European society.
Began with the fall of Rome & ends with fall of feudalism.
Was an era of Mediterranean cultural domination.
Began with feudal kings in control & ended with the Church.
6
(ME) The Battle of Tours in 732 represents-
The battle preceding the collapse of Constantinople.
The successful battle by Mali for Western Africa.
The loss by the Abbasid to the Mongols.
The furthest advance of Islam into Europe.
7
(ME) The most influential post-classical scholastic thinker was-
Aristotle.
Peter Abelard.
Dante Aligheri.
Thomas Aquinas.
8
`(IS) During the Abbasid period, the use of slaves-
Expanded as male & female slaves were valued.
Was confined to the royal court.
Was legally curtailed by Muslim Courts.
Began to gradually die out.
9
(1NR) What was the major feature of the Neolithic Revolution in the Middle East?
A decline in the total population of the area.
An increase in the amount of forested land.
The establishment of sedentary village communities.
The spread of a migratory way of life.
10
(ME) The impact of the Crusades-
Led to the collapse of the Abbasid caliphate.
Disrupted the Muslim World.
Brought Europeans into contact with Muslim accomplishments.
Had little effect on the military capability of Europeans.
11
(2R) Under the Roman Republic-
Written law had little significance.
The small independent farmer dominated to assemblies.
Roman elites emphasized patron-client relationships.
Aristocrats warred constantly with each other.
12
`(IS) All of these influenced Islam's origins EXCEPT-
Greco-Roman culture.
Clan identity & rivalries.
The harsh environment of a desert.
Bedouin culture.
13
(2C) Who was the first emperor of China, the man who ended the Warring States?
Wang Mang.
Qin Shihuangdi.
Liu Bang.
K'ung Fu-Tzu.
14
(2) During classical civilizations, cultures-
Remained locally based & influenced.
Integrated large regions & diverse cultures.
Avoided innovations, preferring to rely on traditions.
Developed increasing rights for women.
15
`(IS) The issue that eventually split Muslims into Shi'a & Sunni sects involved-
The morality of the Holy War against enemies of the faith.
Conversion of non-Arabs to Islam.
Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor.
Toleration or persecution of Christians & Jews.
16
(ME) All of the following are true about guilds in the Middle Ages Except-
Women were excluded from guild membership.
They helped establish the standards for commerce.
They were careful to help meet the needs of members.
They often funded various civic projects for communities.
17
`(IS)The first flowering of Islamic civilization-
Was intolerant towards older civilizations & their learning.
Borrowed heavily from classical civilizations.
Borrowed exclusively from the Chinese.
Grew largely out of indigenous Arabia & Bedouin traditions.
18
(C) The invention of explosive powder (gunpowder) in China-
Was borrowed by the Chinese from the nomads.
Led to the Arab conquest of China.
Had little initial impact on warfare.
Allowed the Song to defeat the northern nomads.
19
(M) One problem facing historians who study Mongols is-
Unwillingness of Mongols to trust outsiders.
Inability to translate Mongolian.
Lack of primary sources.
The bias of accounts written by Mongol enemies.
20
(2I) What was the first imperial dynasty of classical India?
Hamdanids.
Guptas.
Mauryans
Kushans.
21
(ME) Which of the following was the most important check on the power of Kings?
Low literary groups.
Attack from outsiders.
Lack of military forces.
The Catholic Church.
22
(ME) Which of the following actions had a long-term effect between E. & W. Europe?
The permanence of feudalism.
The acceptance of Orthodox Church in Kiev.
The crowning of Charlemagne.
Invasion of Spain by Moors.
23
(BE) The Byzantine ruler who attempted to reconquer lost western territories was-
Diocletian.
Alexius Comentus.
Sophia Paleologus.
Justinian.
24
(ME) Charlemagne is most important because of his-
Conquest of the Saxons.
Carolingian Renaissance)
Support of his family at Aachen.
Visit to Rome in 800.
25
(C) How did the founder of the Ming dynasty in China reorganize society?
The emperor continued the practice of slavery.
The dynasty enacted new policies to favor the poor.
He subjected to poor to high taxes, and no tax for rich.
The emperor granted land to his bureaucracy.
26
`(IS) Why were the practices of seclusion & veiling seen as essential to Islamic Society.
Veiling allowed women to hide their identities.
Veiling discouraged contact between women.
Women were believed to posses too much lust.
Veiling halted the practice of concubinage.
27
`(IS) During the Abbasid Caliphate, the Arabs lost their dominance in gov. & intellect to-
Persians.
Turks.
Jews.
Armenians.
28
(BE) The Byzantine's greatest contribution to post-classical civilization was-
Economic stability & trade.
The defeat of the Arabs.
Christian traditions in art & architecture.
Protect E. Europe from Muslims.
29
(ME) Manoralism can best be described as-
The place where monks live & work.
The economic arrangement of feudalism.
The extensive training system of knights.
The system whereby kings retain their vassals.
30
(2R) The great expansion of commerce in the mediterranean region around 100CE is explained by-
Maintenance of peace & elimination of pirates.
Introduction of money to replace barter.
Invention of the rudder & compass.
Popularity of Roman luxury items & manufactured goods.
31
(AF) Which of the following was one of the major trade cities of Mali?
Benin.
Timbuktu.
Cairo
Great Zimbabwe.
32
(BE) In which of the following ways were the Byzantine & Chinese Bureaucracy similar?
Emperors played little role.
There was an extensive state exam system.
They were open to talented commoners.
There was no linkage of the bureaucracy to local admin.
33
(2C) The leading export commodity of China was-
Silk.
Cotton textiles.
Rice & cinnamon.
Iron tools & weapons.
34
(IS) The office of the political & religious successor of Muhammad was called-
Vizier.
Dhow.
Karbala.
Caliph.
35
(A) Religious practices of the Incas included all of these attributes EXCEPT-
Ancestor Worship.
Monotheism.
Sun Worship.
Animism.
36
(2C) The Qin dynasty differed from the Zhou in that-
It practiced Confucianism.
It lasted longer.
It was defeated by invading Huns.
It was more centralized.
37
(ME) to circumvent the power of feudal lords, national monarchs used all of these tools EXCEPT
Confiscation of church lands.
Professional armies.
Alliances with the middle classes.
Taxes on towns.
38
(2C) Which of the following most accurately describes Confucius?
A social philosopher obsessed with order & harmony.
Emperor.
A religious teacher similar to the Jewish Prophets.
An active administrator & advisor.
39
(2I) How did the Guptan's compare in terms of political organization to the Mauryan's?
Gupta's had linked city states, unlike the Mauryan republic.
The Gupta emperors had much more prof. bureaucracy.
Their domains weren't as large, nor use centralized control.
The Guptans were larger than the Mauryan & more centralized.
40
(2C) Which of the following represents the political view of Legalists?
Humans should retreat from society & seek comfort in nature.
Humans are to be ruled with compassion & inclined to good.
Government should be rigorous & based on strict harsh laws.
Society should be based on an understanding of relationship.
41
`(IS) The Seljuks-
Conquered the Abbasid Caliphate & Byzantine Empire.
Favored the Shia sect & became its protector.
Settled in the lands of modern Turkey.
Were unable to stop the Crusades or Christian Jerusalem.
42
(2R) Roman classic culture-
Owed it's diversity to trade with China.
Influenced heavily the cultures of Africa & Southwest Asia.
Borrowed heavily, especially from the Greek states.
Developed in relative isolation.
43
(EA)The Samurai Code-
Urged warriors to take prisoners when possible.
Was known as Bushido.
Gave the Emperor as much power as a Shogun.
Generated a fierce independence from any lord or master.
44
(A) The Incas & Aztecs were conquered by the-
Spanish.
Russians.
French.
Maya.
45
(A) Chinampas were the-
Specialized merchant class.
Floating islands used for agriculture.
Aztec nobility.
Aztec clan groups.
46
(BE) The name given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was-
Roman Catholicism.
Zoroastrianism.
Nestorianism.
Orthodox Christianity.
47
(2I) What religion is defined by the 8 fold path, the 4 noble truths, & reincarnation?
Hinduism.
Shinto.
Buddhism.
Janism.
48
(EA) Under the Shogunate of Japan-
The emperors power was largely symbolic.
The Shoguns were teh religious priests.
Power rested with Buddhist monks.
Real power rested with the emperor.
49
(ME) Serfs differed from slaves in that-
Serfs were Europeans while Slaves were Muslims.
Serfs could serve in the military, while slaves couldn't.
Serfs couldn't be bought or sold while slaves were property.
Serfs were artisans while slaves were agricultural.
50
(2C) Which of the following was a Confucian belief?
A good society has a hierarchy both in family & state.
Change should be encouraged & modeled by the Emperor.
Governments mustn't interfere with individuals.
Merchants must be valued for their money-making skills.
51
(1) The earliest civilizations emerged in-
Wide grasslands.
Protected plateaus ringed by mountains.
Fertile River Valleys.
Islands with harbors suitable for interregional trade.
52
(ME) All are foundations of W. Medieval Europe EXCEPT-
Germanic Institutions
Christianity & the Church.
Roman institutions.
Greek democratic political forms.
53
(BE) Which of the following is the direct descendant of the Roman Empire?
Byzantine Empire.
Ottoman Empire
Frankish Empire.
Abbasid Empire.
54
(2)Classical cultures-
Blended into a unified culture stretching Spain to India.
Survived the collapse of their empires & influenced others.
Were based on the beliefs of Imperial elites & rarely spread
Died out after the collapse of their political systems.
55
`(IS) All of the following are among the 5 pillars of Islam EXCEPT-
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.
Jihad.
Give alms to the poor.
Fast during Ramadan.
56
(M) To what extent did the Mongols encourage trade?
They protected only half the silk roads.
They protected land & sea routes.
They only allowed others to trade.
As nomads they had an interest in supporting all trade.
57
(2) Economically, classical empires & cultures-
Remained largely agricultural, but had commercial contacts.
Limited their trans-regional contacts.
Relied exclusively on slave labor.
Developed advanced labor-saving technologies.
58
(IN) Trade on the Indian Ocean was-
Never very important to the economy of the area.
Decentralized & cooperative.
Plagued by warfare.
Run by imperial decree.
59
(2I) Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism & Hinduism?
Caste system was most identified with Buddhism.
Neither religion placed importance on release from rebirth.
Nirvana was a major aspect of both Buddhism & Hinduism.
Buddhism made use of formal rituals, but hinduism did not.
60
(EA) On which countries did China exert the strongest influence?
Burma, Japan, Korea.
Pakistan, India, Japan.
Vietnam, Cambodia, India.
Japan, Korea, Vietnam.
61
(ME) The Crusades-
Unified W. Europe & Byzantium.
Unified Europe.
Successfully captured & retained the Holy Land.
Created distrust between Christians, Muslims & Jews.
62
(IN) All of these Indian groups were attracted to Islam in India & converted EXCEPT-
People who lived in the Indus & Ganges River Plains.
Brahmans, Rulers, & Soldiers.
Buddhists.
Untouchables.
63
`(IS) Women's roles _____ upon the creation of the Islamic Empires.
Slowly weakened.
Had minor changes.
Gradually strengthened.
Experienced no change.
64
`(IS) The Abbasids' moved the political center of their empire to-
Jerusalem.
Damascus.
Baghdad.
Jerusalem.
65
`(IS) What was Muhammad's teachings with respect to other monotheistic religions?
Muhammad accepted validity of other revelations.
Muhammad stressed that only his revilations had merit.
Muhammad taught monotheism was compatible with polytheism.
Muhammad didn't accept earlier revelations.
66
(ME) The legacy of the Vikings was most notable in-
Italy.
Finland.
The Iberian Peninsula.
France.
67
(2C) Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPT-
The importance of political activity.
Scorn for greed.
Basic Harmony of nature.
Importance of restraint in personal life.
68
(2G) Geography influenced Greek development because-
Large states formed easily around rich rivers.
Greece is rich in natural resources & little trade.
Rivers formed natural avenues for trade & communication.
Each valley & island developed its own political traditions.
69
(1I) Most of our information about the early Aryans comes from the-
Vedas.
Dasas.
Upanishads.
Rajas.
70
(ME) The three field system was-
An agricultural method.
The political relationship between lord & serf.
The way inheritance was divided.
The traditional contest of knights.
71
(A) Inca & Aztec societies were similar in that both-
Acquired empires by means of military conquest.
Independently developed iron technology.
Developed from Mayan civilization.
Depended entirely on oral record keeping.
72
(2C) Which of the following is a key philosophical & religious element of Daoism?
Unquestioning obedience to the ruler.
Respect for one's ancestors as critical to behavior.
Belief in the Mandate of Heaven.
Emphasis on harmony between man & nature.
73
(M)Pastoral nomads from the Central Asian Steppe who threatened others included all BUT-
Bantu.
Scythians.
Huns.
Indo-Europeans.
74
(IS) Which statement concerning the ethical system of early Islam is NOT correct?
A tax for charity was obligatory.
The teachings of the Prophet were not made into body of law.
Islam stressed responsibility of the wealthy & care for weak
Islam stressed the dignity of all believers of the faith.
75
(BE) All of the following were characteristics borrowed by Kiev from Byzantium EXCEPT-
Having the church dependent on the state.
A large & highly trained bureaucracy.
The Orthodox Church.
Art & architecture.
76
(2) What are the characteristics of a classical civilization?
No political unity, philosophical sophistication, no society
Imp. government, emphasis on commercial dev., tech. advance.
City-states, tech. advance, lack of social stratification.
Geo. expansion, pol. unification, cultural sophistication
77
(2G) The LEAST likely form of government in Grek City-States was-
Democracy.
Theocracy.
Monarchies.
Oligarchies.
78
(EA) Geography, environment, & movement in Vietnam-
Have increasingly isolated Vietnam.
Successfully fostered the growth of a uniform culture.
Have made it difficult to ignore China's influence.
Divided the nation into two cultural divisions.
79
(2) Classical Civilizations began with invasions & ended with-
The introduction of new religious forms.
The disappearance of the last nomadic societies.
Dislocations caused by invasions & internal decay.
A return to smaller, regional states.
80
(ME) In return for the use of their lords land, serfs-
Paid money for rent.
Gave the lord a share of the harvest & perform services.
Were expected to give wages to the Church & their lords.
Served half the year as knights.
81
(2I) The center of the Buddhist world was-
The monastic community of monks & nuns.
Ritualistic sacrifice & the performing of intricate rites.
The caste system.
The ruler & the worldly realm of power.
82
`(During the Abbasid empire, Caliphs-
Exercised strong control over their distant provinces.
Avoided the use of mercenaries.
Supported the spread of Shia doctrine & the Suffi's.
Were increasingly isolated by advisors.
83
(M) If people surrendered or were subdued without resistance, the Mongols-
Exacted tribute but left the inhabitants alone.
Sold only the men into slavery.
Settled Mongols among the sedentary peoples.
Destroyed the towns & resettled the people.
84
(ME) In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, which-
Affirmed that monarchs are subject to established law.
Guaranteed the ultimate power of the Pope in England.
Confirmed the control of the church by the monarchy.
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
85
(EA) In Japan, Korea & Vietnam, the class that most welcomed Chinese influence was-
Buddhist monks.
The local aristocrats.
Peasants.
Scholar Gentry.
86
(AF) After the arrival of Islam, societies in W. Africa-
Became largely patrilineal.
Implemented Islamic law regarding secluding women.
Abandoned the tradition of polygamy.
Continued to recognize traditions granting women rights.
87
(ME) Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European-
Fear of Mongol contact.
Ambition to find easier routes to Asia.
Isolationist mentality.
Image of Mongol poverty.
88
(ME) During the Middle Ages, effective political & military power was-
Furnished by mercenary armies.
The domain of the national monarch.
Local in nature with regional aristocrats.
Wielded by the Catholic Church.
89
(ME) The heart of the feudal system of governing was a bond between-
Independent states & an international org.
Independent states & a joint confederation.
Individual persons.
Citizen & state.
90
(IS) All of the following statements are true of slavery in the Islamic World EXCEPT-
The Sahara gold trade increased the need for slaves.
It was based on ethnicity.
Slavery wasn't dependent on plantation economies.
Slaves fulfilled many functions.
91
(2C) Which statement best summarizes Confucius' educational objectives?
Confucius encouraged his students to challenge the classics.
As a conservative, Confucius upheld tradition & culture.
He was a radical who incited his students toward rebellion.
He only taught a few who would disseminate his teachings.
92
(ME) The growth of towns in Europe after the 10th Century C.E.-
Was greater than similar developments in China.
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
Was due largely to support from the Church.
Weakened the feudal system as towns were outside the system.
93
(2G) In comparison to the Hindus, Persians & Chinese, religiously the Greeks-
Avoided portraying gods with human characteristics.
Never developed a major religion.
Developed a compassionate system similar to Buddhism.
Most resembled to Hinduism's polytheism.
94
(1M) One of the main innovative ideas in Hammurabi's Law Code was that-
The upper classes are to have the most rights.
The ruler's will is to be followed at all costs.
The lower classes were to have special privileges.
A consistent set of regulations should govern society.
95
(2C) The Mandate of Heaven governed the relationship between the ruler & ruled in-
China.
Japan.
Ghana.
France.