The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because...

Alternatives to hunting and gathering developed

What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?

an exchange of land for services

Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.

provided codes for moral behavior

What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?

the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order

How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?

ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...

capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers

Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?

conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...

the Gospels in the Christian bible

A result of the Atlantic slave trade on west Africa was...

many west african communities faced population losses

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

They both had written forms of communication

In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...

a mutual promise between God and humanity

what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?

the disruption and collapse of medieval society

How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?

it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.

Which statement describes the impact of the Columbian exchange?

The combination of new products and ideas promoted growth

Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---

A decline in the power of the church

The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---

the introduction of European disease

In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...

an embodiment of God's representative on earth

What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?

Corruption among high officials in the Church

What did the Council of Trent do?

Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions

a direct democracy is a state in which...

citizens participate firsthand in making decisions

What was the importance of Justinian's law code?

basis of the legal code in the western world

Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?

there were tremendous labor shortages

One effect of the Geography of Greece was the development of...

separate, independent city-states

The middle passage refers to...

Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas

The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --

Made advances in mathematics and science

Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?

people should study secular and sacred matters

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

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1
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because...
New inventions led to overseas exploration
Factories began to use assembly lines
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agriculture
Alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
2
Most activities on a feudal manor were related to which of the following?
Banking
Agriculture
Guilds
Industry
3
In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of...
Social and political equality
Islam
Civil service exams
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
4
What branch of mathematics was developed by Muslims?
Trigonometry
Calculus
Geometry
Algebra
5
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
a representative government
protection of individual rights
economic equality for all
an exchange of land for services
6
Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.
affirmed belief in one God
established equality between men and women
promoting polytheism
provided codes for moral behavior
7
What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?
the church encouraged individuals to question authority
the church gained influence as the world became secular
Church leaders were limited to spiritual activities
the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order
8
How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?
a single currency was used to make transactions
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted
concrete was used to improve roads
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
9
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Most literature was written in Arabic
most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
Secular achievements were emphasized
Suffrage was granted to men and women
10
a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...
establish Christianity in Western Europe
capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers
Unite Arab peoples
Strengthen the power of European rulers
11
Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?
conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
issued written constitutions
refused to grant religious freedoms
introduced important legal chance to protect human rights.
12
Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..
Western Europe after the fall of Rome
the start of the Crusades
the early rise of christianity
the rise of Islam
13
What did the leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship do?
cause the silk road to collapse
led to the defeat of the Ottomon empire
Rise of the Mongol Empire
the division of the Islamic religion
14
by the 16th centuries the center of commercial activity was...
the caspian sea
atlantic ocean
indian ocean
the black sea
15
The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...
Epistles in the Christian bible
Augustus's book city of God
the Gospels in the Christian bible
the Nicene Creed
16
a progressive characteristic of most humanists was that they --
were clergymen
Worked during the second half of the sixteenth century
Emphasized education
wanted to radically dissemble the church
17
What were built by the Romans to carry water?
Aquaducts
Sisterns
Tunnels
Bridges
18
What did the practice of foot-binding symbolize during the Tang and Song dynasties?
respect for women
religious practice
women's inferiority
women's suffrage
19
In the feudal system what was a manor?
a right to use land
an obligation to provide protection
a lord's estate
A customary way of doing things
20
A result of the Atlantic slave trade on west Africa was...
many west african communities faced population losses
European industrial factories were established throughout
animism was no longer practiced in africa
Africans across the continent hired Europeans to train them
21
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
They both had a democratic government
They both had written forms of communication
the both believed in one God
They both carried on trade with the Americas
22
In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
prophecy about the future
a law handed down by God to humanity
a mutual promise between God and humanity
23
what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?
the dominance of the church
a flowering of the arts in the middle ages
the disruption and collapse of medieval society
a sense of unity among continents
24
How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?
It led to long periods of war among families
religous leaders read oracle bones to select rulers
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.
the ruler received a direct mandate that they should resign
25
Which statement describes the impact of the Columbian exchange?
millions of Europeans were killed by disease
The combination of new products and ideas promoted growth
Native american immigrated to Europe
Introduction of Native religions to europe
26
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities show evidence of...
dynastic rule
monotheism
social equality
urban planning
27
The code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because..
established written laws
ended physical punishment
rejected the principle of filal piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
28
Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---
the growing power of the nobility
A decline in the power of the church
a major conflict with Eastern Orthodoxy
an increased sense of nationalism
29
Who successfully ruled over the Chinese without brutality from 1279?
Genghis Khan
Yuan Kublai
Kublai Khan
Ogadi Khan
30
The first printing press gave rise to which of the following schools of thought?
Romanticism
Humanism
Polytheism
Hinduism
31
Which of these describes why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
Secularism
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Isolation
Ethnocentrism
32
Which of these was invented in India?
Paper
modern numerals
Plow
the phonetic alphabet
33
The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---
forced labor
the collapse of local agriculture
the introduction of European disease
war casualties
34
The ancient Roman civilization made a lasting contribution to democracy through its.
legal code
electoral system
promotion of religious freedom
encouragement of universal suffrage
35
Mercantilism held that the wealth of a nation is measured by its....
farmland
natural resources
fertile soil
skilled workers
36
In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...
an embodiment of God's representative on earth
a godly man who does his best to interpret Gods word
a representative of the catholic church who recruits others
a publicly elected leader
37
What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?
Revolt by the Moors in spain
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
Call for the council of Trent
Corruption among high officials in the Church
38
Why did Henry the VIII split with the Roman Catholic Church?
his desire for a male heir
his religious beliefs
his treatment of Catherine of Aragon
his unwillingness to pay church taxes
39
Which persons work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther's ideas?
William Shakespeare
Niccolo Machiavelli
Galileo Galilei
Johann Gutenberg
40
What did the Council of Trent do?
Looked at problems in Europe
tried to find new trade routes
Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions
tried to make peace with protestants
41
a direct democracy is a state in which...
elected office holders represent their constituents
the executive branch is bound by the rule of law
citizens participate firsthand in making decisions
accused criminals enjoy benefit of a jury trial
42
Which of these was not a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
the dispute of trade
invasion by Germanic tribes
Strong military
huge amount of money spent on defense
43
What was the importance of Justinian's law code?
Was the first law code developed in the world
mixed Egyptian and western tradition
basis of the legal code in the western world
first summarized an eye for an eye
44
Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?
many people abandoned religious institutions
Most cathedrals were destroyed in social chaos
there were tremendous labor shortages
Governments lacked popular support
45
What do we call the land located between the Tigris and Euphrates?
Cape of good hope
Mesopotamia
horn of Africa
Sinai Peninsula
46
Egypt considered its pharaoh a godking. What type of government does this reflect?
Military dictatorship
Theocracy
republic
Monarchy
47
One effect of the Geography of Greece was the development of...
absolute monarchs
belief in one God
extensive trade
separate, independent city-states
48
The middle passage refers to...
Northern route from Europe to Asia
Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas
Route from Europe to Asia around the tip of south america
shipments of gold and silver
49
The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --
converted to Islam
Traded extensively with Africa
Made advances in mathematics and science
declined because of invasion and disease
50
Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?
scholars should follow church teachings
people should withdraw from the world
people should study secular and sacred matters
Governments should establish empires
51
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
the glorification of human beings is sinful
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
class distinctions in society should be abolished
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
52
What factor unified western European nations in the middle ages?
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
common faith in the same religion
a common vernacular language
allegiance to the same political ruler
53
The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..
correspond with neighboring city-states
record military achievements of the ruler
spread religious concepts throughout the fertile cresent
record the business transactions of daily life
54
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim empire?
they were allowed to become first class citizens
Their religions were tolerated, but restricted and taxed
They were forced to give up their religion and convert
they were treated as equal citizens
55
one result of the voyages of Zheng He was that --
Chinese merchants began trading with Africa
China set up colonies in Europe
Christian missionaries arrived in China
indian artisans showed chinese how to make Ming percelain
56
What was the primary role of women during the middle ages?
they were primary providers for the family
they gained power by ruling estates
their roles became increasingly confined to the home
they gained power by running convents
57
The Neolithic revolution is considered a turning point in history because..
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
Societies became more nomadic
Nuclear families evolved into extended families
city dwellers learned to control fire
58
The Caste system in India and Feudal system in Europe were similar how?
a strong emphasis in the acquisition of wealth
encouragement of trade between countries
a strong belief in social equality
there was a division of society into hereditary social class
59
the Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it did which of these?
took land away from nobles
extended the right to vote to peasants
limited the power of the monarch
Created a bicameral legislature
60
The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...
provided records of economic activity
allowed for belief in one God
they established written legal standards
they legalized democratic government
61
The theocracy of ancient Egypt was a belief in the divinity of..
Isis
Ra
Priest
the Pharaoh
62
Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?
Certain citizens elected representatives
all people were memebers of the legislative assembly
service in the military was mandatory for all people
All mena nd women were allowed to vote
63
What renowned church was built by Justinian in the sixth century?
Canterbury Cathedral
Notre Dame
Hagia Sophia
St. Peters Basilica
64
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of --
slash-and-burn farming
the ability of civilizations to adapt to geography
Mesoamerican art
colonial economic policies
65
Monotheism describes the hebrew's belief that their God was..
The one and only God
a forgiving and protecting God
A spiritual presence
Associated with other Gods
66
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
belief in a single just and all-powerful God
praying five times a day
worshiping many Gods
following the Eightfold path
67
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
The Italian city-states we wealthy centers of trade
Italy was politically unified by a strong central gov
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
68
In Buddhism, the eightfold path offers guidelines in how to achieve...
asceticism
eternal life
enlightenment
reincarnation
69
The first permanent English settlement in the Americas was....
Berbados
Jamestown
quebec
Plymouth
70
What was the Renaissance the rebirth of?
chivalry and tournaments
good health after the plague
Christian devotion
art and learning
71
Which of these was not a technological advancement of the Chinese during the Song Dynasty?
metallurgy: iron and steel working
Gunpowder
the camel saddle
Moveable type
72
What city served as the capital city of the byzantine empire?
Constantinople
Ankara
Nicodemia
Adrianople
73
Which institution was the main unifying force in medieval western Europe?
Church
Military
Legislature
Monarchy

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