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1
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
subsistence farmers
guild members
hunters and gatherers .
village dwellers3
2
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a period of political chaos
a golden age
a poverty-stricken era
a decade of colonial unrest
3
• Johannes Gutenberg • King Henry VIII • John Calvin these people are associated with the
Glorious Revolution
trans-Atlantic slave trade
Protestant Reformation
Reconquista
4
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for military rule
provided a basis for social order
stressed the importance of the individual
contained the framework for a communist government
5
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain’s colonization of the Americas?
transmission of communicable diseases
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
exploitation of resources in new lands
introduction of the encomienda system
6
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Roman
Mughal
Ottoman
7
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
8
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
new agricultural practices
Chinese overseas exploration
the resurgence of trade
European colonial policies
9
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
10
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
monotheism
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
11
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
stable governments
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
12
During the rise of capitalism in Europe, merchants and bankers began to establish
insurance companies and joint stock companies
systems based on bartering
quotas to control production
rules that forbid loans to the wealthy
13
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
desertification
14
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
15
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
Buddhism and Shintoism
capitalism and shintoism
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism and animism
16
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Persian
Maurya
British
Gupta
17
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
dynastic rule
monotheism
social equality
18
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Mongols
Muslims
Byzantines
Vikings
19
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
totalitarianism3
absolutism
direct democracy
20
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Atlantic Ocean
Yucatan Peninsula
Andes Mountains
Caribbean Sea
21
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
22
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
scholarship
politics
family life
economic undertakings
23
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
24
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
25
Which statement best expresses the ideas of the Scientifi c Revolution?
Religious authorities are responsible for information.
Scientific ideas should follow existing thoughts.
Reason and experimentation aid in scientific conclusions.
Superstition and magic are important aspects of the world.
26
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
27
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
produced written records of their extensive travels
converted thousands of people to Christianity
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
28
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
levation
topography
capital cities
type of climate
29
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Arabian Sea
Great Rift Valley
30
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
navigable rivers
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
31
on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
North America
Africa
Europe
32
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
33
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
34
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
one system of government for the entire region
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
economies that did not rely on trade
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
35
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
sale of slaves to Europeans
36
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
map projections of Mercator
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
37
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change resources into goods and services?
psychologist
sociologist
economist
archaeologist
38
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
engaged in territorial expansion
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
encouraged the spread of independence movements
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
39
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
benefits of modern civilizations
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
chronological relationship between events
40
One way in which the 8-fold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
restrict social mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
41
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
42
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
43
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
returned to a republic form of government
entered a period of chaos and disorder
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
44
The Ottomans were a strong trading empire through the mid-1600s because they
controlled access to the eastern Mediterranean Sea
had the most powerful navy in the world
conquered most of Asia
dominated West African caravan routes
45
The term mercantilism is best described as
an economic policy in which a colonial power controls trade
an exchange of land between nobles
an international policy of laissez-faire economics
a network linking industrialized nations
46
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
47
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
48
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.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
49
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history
50
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
extensive trade with the Persians
belief in one God
separate, independent city-states
51
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
advances were greater
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
52
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
mixed economy
market economy
traditional economy
command economy
53
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
54
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
reincarnation
nirvana
prayer
filial piety
55
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
invention of writing
expansion of equal rights
construction of the pyramids
56
Which document is an example of a primary source?
novel on the Age of Exploration
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
a textbook on Russian history
the diary of a WW I soldier
57
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
China and the Roman Empire
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
58
Which empire is most closely associated with split in Christianity?
British
Byzantine
Persian
Mughal
59
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
stressed the power of human reason
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
60
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
Civilizations developed.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
61
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
reached their height of power at the same time
declined because of corruption in government
developed parliamentary governments
62
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
river valleys
smooth coastlines
mountain passes
dense forests
63
One aspect common to both Shinto and Daoism is a
belief in the reincarnation of souls
belief in one God
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
deep reverence and respect for nature
64
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
provides plans for exploration of new territory
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
is determined by genetics
flourishes best in traditional societies
65
One reason many historians study geography is to
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
show connections between people and places
explore the value systems of early people
66
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
established totalitarian governments
developed concepts of natural rights
promoted peace and prosperity
provided structure for society
67
The social class system in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
emerging equality between classes
influence of mestizo economic power
68
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
seek new trade routes to East Asia
reform their political systems
69
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
migration of nomads across the Bering Strait
journey of traders along the Silk Roads
exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
70
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
Mongols invaded
Renaissance began
city of Constantinople fell
71
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
adaptation to the surrounding geography
economic improvement through trade
destruction of the environment
social change through assimilation
72
“the king is from God, and law is from the king.” This quotation best reflects the concept of
divine right rule
constitutional monarchy
separation of powers
equal representation
73
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
74
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
innovations introduced in Renaissance
75
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system3
spread of Hellenic culture
establishment of representative democracy
76
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
economist
sociologist
archaeologist
anthropologis
77
What was a major result of the European policy of mercantilism in Latin America?
reinvestment of profits to benefit the colonial economy
exploitation of labor and natural resources by Europeans
increased status of indigenous peoples
decrease in the power of European monarchs
78
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
79
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Kush
Egyptian
Mali
Benin
80
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
ethnocentrism
filial piety
scientific research
cultural diffusion
81
One role Korea had in the development of East Asia was
protecting China from a Japanese invasion
challenging Japan for control of Southeast Asian islands
passing cultural ideas from China to Japan
allying itself with the Vietnamese to conquer China
82
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
83
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
cartography
anthropology
political science
economy
84
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
establish gender equality
1. promote polytheism
describe secularism
provide codes of behavior
85
Christopher Columbus, Galileo Galilei, and Charles Darwin are similar is that each
supported the Reconquista
questioned European imperialism
challenged peoples’ world views
developed new sailing technologies
86
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable
People became more nomadic
Populations declined
New sources of energy became available
87
Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration in the late 1400s-1500s because they
owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates
desired spices from the Indies
militarily defeated the Ottoman Empire
lacked access to northern Africa
88
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
birth
education
geographic location
individual achievement
89
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
90
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a communist government in China
military juntas in Latin America
a parliament in Britain
a theocracy in Iran
91
One effect of the encomienda system in Latin America was that it
eliminated the use of guilds
exploited indigenous peoples
reduced Spanish influence
promoted isolationism
92
The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for
a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one
armed conflict over control of the Holy Land
the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region
the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas
93
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally2
94
The Magna Carta was fundamental to the development and growth of
democracy
absolutism
communism
theocracy
95
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
manor became the center of economic activity3
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
major language of the people became Latin
96
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
distinct social classes
command economies
cultural isolation
97
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
political harmony
universal education
religious differences
favorable geography
98
A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located
on archipelagos
between two oceans
south of the equator
on peninsulas
99
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
recorded history
100
The astrolabe, the caravel, and improved cartography are most directly related to the
formation of the Hanseatic League
The Age of Exploration
The rise of Chinese socialism
conquests by Mongols