Early agriculture in the Americas compared to in the Eastern Hemisphere

Began later than in the Eastern Hemisphere

As a result of hemispheric trade between 1450 and 1750

European wealth and commercial dominance increased

Developed banking institutions from mulitcultural contacts

Changed the course of political institutions

Established links between the empires of Han China and Rome

Confucianism and early Buddhism

Didn't believe that their founders were gods

Changed to teach that common people could reach nirvana

Industrialization in Egypt

Resulted from disharmony in the Muslim world

The 15th century was characterized by

The strengthening of nation-states on England and France.

Arabic numerals originated in India

20th c inventions and accomplishments

Were sometimes detrimental to the quality of life

European exploration through the mid-15th c.

Depended on knowledge of the Eastern world

Saw the beginnings of a centralized Japan

What did the Soviet Union, Japan, the US, and Western Europe have in common in the 20th c.?

A program of social security for the aged

The natives of North America

Used architectural designs similar to those of Mesoamerica

Which of the following is true concerning the status of religion in the 20th c.?

European church membership declined significantly

By the 21st c., almost all women across the globe

Had been granted the right to vote

The declining years of Han China and the Roman Empire shared all the following except

Assimilation of invading peoples into imperial culture

Proved the highest point of Muslim cultural achievement

Were a reaction against the insecurities of the nuclear age

Has the same basic purpose as NAFTA

Was eased by the breakup of the Mughal Empire

Sparked further rivalries among European nations

When the Portuguese first became involved in the slave trade

They were interested primarily in gold and spices

Efforts at industrialization in Russia and Japan were similar in that

Both began in the late 19th century

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment

Both held that reason could be used to improve humanity

The decline in Han China

Witnessed Daoism rather than Confucianisn gaining popularity

The declining years of the Qing dynasty saw

The influence of foreign nations

Trade among the peoples of the Americas

Was most similar in the Maya and Toltec societies

During the Agricultural Revolution, women

Observed and studied the agricultural environment

Which of the following is true of population growth since 1914?

Cultural traditions and religious beliefs often promote it

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Early urban dwellers
Were dominated by peoples in agricultural settlements
Saw the need for government
Left pursuit of religious practices to agricultural peoples
Were exempt from taxation
2
Early agriculture in the Americas compared to in the Eastern Hemisphere
Saw rise of urbanization earlier than did the E Hemisphere
Began later than in the Eastern Hemisphere
Featured domestication of larger animals
Developed as result of cultural diffusion from E Hemisphere
3
As a result of hemispheric trade between 1450 and 1750
The work of African artisans found new markets
Ottoman Empire strengthened its hold on European territory
European wealth and commercial dominance increased
The entire globe was linked by numerous active trade routes
4
Medieval Europe
Extended local schools found on the manor
Produced uniquely Christian architectural forms
Developed banking institutions from mulitcultural contacts
Produced urban areas that rivaled those of Eastern empires
5
In the late 19th c., Chinese and Japanese laborers were sought in
Argentina
Mexico
India
Hawaii
6
The Black Death
Originated in Europe
Spread solely along routes of Mongol conquest
Produced large loss of life in India
Changed the course of political institutions
7
Silk Road trade
Bypassed Mesopotamia
Was confined to land routes across Asia
Established links between the empires of Han China and Rome
Linked North Africa with Rome
8
Confucianism and early Buddhism
Didn't believe that their founders were gods
Became the dominant philosophy of their respective regions
Emphasized the importance of effective government
Elevated the status of women
9
Which of the following cultures has diffused most widely during the period 1914 to the present?
British
U.S.
Japanese
Russian
10
The area in which Islam showed the most profound change during the 7-15th c. was in
The role of women
The position of the caliph
The development of shariah
Its treatment toward people of the book
11
Buddhism
Changed to teach that common people could reach nirvana
Was the adopted faith of Gupta rulers
Opposed Confucian ideals of patriarchal families
Became a popular faith in India
12
The early civilization with the least developed technology was
Shang
Harappan
Mesoamerican
Egyptian
13
Industrialization in Egypt
Gave new freedoms to lower classes
Resulted from disharmony in the Muslim world
Narrowed technological gap between the Muslim world and West
Decreased Egypt's dependency on the West
14
The 15th century was characterized by
Establishment of W European political tradition in Mid East
Decentralization of political power in Spain.
The strengthening of nation-states on England and France.
The beginnings of nation-states in Italy and Germany.
15
Under Gupta India
Slavery increased
The government of India became more centralized
The status of women improved
Arabic numerals originated in India
16
20th c inventions and accomplishments
Popularized radio, especially in Europe
Did nothing to improve household chores
Saw continued US-Soviet competition throughout the 20th c.
Were sometimes detrimental to the quality of life
17
European exploration through the mid-15th c.
Depended on knowledge of the Eastern world
Suffered from lack of technological expertise
Placed merchants in conflict with monarchs
Produced intense rivalries with E Asian civilizations
18
Japanese feudalism
Brought a temporary end to internal conflicts
Increased power of the emperor
Saw the beginnings of a centralized Japan
Revolved around the power of the samurai as warlords
19
What did the Soviet Union, Japan, the US, and Western Europe have in common in the 20th c.?
Free elections
Appreciation for Western styles in art
Emphasis on production of consumer goods
A program of social security for the aged
20
The region with the greatest number of colonial and commercial competitors was
The Caribbean islands
Indonesia
The Philippines
The western coast of Africa
21
Enlightenment thought
Resembled Renaissance thought
Introduced economic theories that supported mercantilism
Resulted in harsher punishments for criminals
Treated children as miniature adults
22
The natives of North America
Built empires on the scale of those of Mesoamerica
Established tribute empires
Used architectural designs similar to those of Mesoamerica
Were known for their widespread expertise in irrigation
23
Which of the following is true concerning the status of religion in the 20th c.?
Catholicism gained stronger hold in Latin America
US encouraged maintenence of traditional status of Shintoism
The Soviet Union presented religion as the truth
European church membership declined significantly
24
By the 21st c., almost all women across the globe
Were allowed to serve in combat in the armed forces
Had been granted the right to vote
Were granted educational opportunities equal to men
Were freed from traditional homemaking roles
25
Which of the following is NOT a finding of the Scientific Revolution or the Enlightenment?
The social contract
Movable type
Heliocentric theory
The circulatory system
26
The declining years of Han China and the Roman Empire shared all the following except
Epidemic disease
Decline in trade
A decline in mortality
Assimilation of invading peoples into imperial culture
27
The Abbasid dynasty
Proved the highest point of Muslim cultural achievement
Created a social rift between Arabs and new converts
Was interested in strengthening Arab power
Healed rift between Sunnis and Shi'ites
28
The Helsinki Accords
Were a reaction against the insecurities of the nuclear age
Increased Cold War rivalries
Were a nuclear disarmament plan
Called for a reduction in manned space flights
29
The roots of classical India included
Aryan agricultural knowledge
Vedic traditional literature
The egalitarian Aryan society
The Aryan written language, or Sanskrit
30
The Protestant and Catholic reformations were alike
In their emphasis on education
In their views toward papal authority
In their attitude toward money-making
In their reliance on church councils
31
The European Union
Is a union of northern European nations
Has the same basic purpose as NAFTA
Established a currency used by all its members
Originated with Great Britain
32
Colonialism in India
Destroyed the Indian educational system
Brought end tensions between Muslims and Hindus
Brought greater self-rule to subcontinent after Sepoy Revolt
Was eased by the breakup of the Mughal Empire
33
Mercantilism
Didn't affect empires that weren't based in Europe
Sparked further rivalries among European nations
Encouraged importation of foreign goods
Brought long-term prosperity to Europe
34
When the Portuguese first became involved in the slave trade
They were interested primarily in gold and spices
They created the African slave trade
They bypassed trade relations with sub-Saharan Africa
They were uninterested in Christianizing African people
35
Mikhail Gorbachev allowed all of the following EXCEPT
Democratic government
The production of consumer goods
Discussion of government policies
Private land ownership
36
Which region sustained trade patterns that were most different from others before 18th century?
Japan
China
Russia
Indonesia
37
The English and French engaged in rivalries over territory in
North America
Indonesia
China
Western Africa
38
Efforts at industrialization in Russia and Japan were similar in that
Both countries adopted Western practices
Both began in the late 19th century
Both countries developed more centralized governments
Both depended on the textile industry
39
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
Continued medieval traditions
Both held that reason could be used to improve humanity
Were global movements
Broke completely with classical traditions
40
The decline in Han China
Like Rome, saw invaders permanently dominate the empire
Saw the end of Chinese established traditions
Resulted in the decline of Buddhism in China
Witnessed Daoism rather than Confucianisn gaining popularity
41
The declining years of the Qing dynasty saw
Invasion by nomadic people north of the Great Wall
The return to tradition by new dynastic rule
The end of the opium trade
The influence of foreign nations
42
During the Middle Ages, the concept of limited government was seen most clearly in
Germany
France
England
Italy
43
Both Hinduism and Buddhism
Revered women
None of the above
Supported the caste system
Became increasingly popular in India
44
Which crop arrived in the Americas that later became a key product?
Tobacco
Sugar
Tobacco
Manioc
45
Trade among the peoples of the Americas
Was most similar in the Maya and Toltec societies
Remained local
Was facilitated in the Andes by geography
United the Chimor and Inca people
46
Results of cultural diffusion among early civilizations included
The cultivation of potatoes
None of the above
The invention of the wheel
The legend of Quetzalcóatl
47
During the Agricultural Revolution, women
Experienced a decrease in status
Were confined to child-bearing duties
Observed and studied the agricultural environment
Weren't represented in neolithic art
48
Which of the following is true of population growth since 1914?
Cultural traditions and religious beliefs often promote it
Non-Western governments have not interfered in pop. growth
The AIDS crisis has produced a market decline in African pop
Pop. growth is not detrimental to rural environments

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