One reason Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs was that

Spanish soldiers possessed superior military technology

The above illustration became the basis for?

the civil and religious laws of Judaism

Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus sailed the world thanks to...

Development of new navigational instruments and technology

The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to

seek new trade routes to East Asia

How did ancient Greece influence writers during the Renaissance

Emphasized the power of human reason

Who was Christopher Columbus?

Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”

Which is an important duty for followers of Islam

Fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan

Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?

They increased trade between Europe and Asia

Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?

The decline of the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Who was Nicholas Copernicus?

astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun

What was Eratosthenes famous for?

Greek geographer who showed the Earth was round

One similarity between the Gupta Empire and Islamic Golden Age is that they both

Made advances in mathematics and science

Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

Roman emperor had moved the capital of the empire east

What was a common effect of the Magna Carta, the English Civil War and English Bill of Rights?

limits on the powers of the English monarchs

In what ways were the Code of Hammurabi and The Twelve Tables of Rome similar

They established written legal standards

What did the caste system of India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?

A division of society into hereditary social classes

The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it...

Limited the power of the monarch

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

An exchange of land for services

According to the map what did the ancient civilizations indicated by the letters have in common

They first began along river valleys

What was Archimedes famous for?

Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys

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

The both had written forms of communication

Which statement best describes society under the influence of medieval Christianity?

Religion was a way of life that governed people

Which statement describes an impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of Europeans?

The transfer of new products, & ideas encouraged economy

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1
The art of ancient Rome shows strong influences from which earlier civilizations?
Assyrians
Babylonian
Egyptian
Greek
2
One reason Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztecs was that
Aztec religious beliefs promoted nonviolence
Spain joined the Incas in their fight against the Aztecs
The Spanish cavalry outnumbered the Aztec warriors
Spanish soldiers possessed superior military technology
3
The above illustration became the basis for?
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms
Moses’ belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt
the idea of the promised land
the civil and religious laws of Judaism
4
Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus sailed the world thanks to...
Support of exploration by the English government
Trade connections established by Ibn Battuta
Effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade
Development of new navigational instruments and technology
5
The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely the result of the
building of the Panama Canal
American Revolution
Atlantic Slave Trade
Success of Communist Revolutions
6
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
Expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
Reform their political systems
seek new trade routes to East Asia
Extended religious tolerance to Muslim peoples
7
The theocracy of ancient Egypt was a belief in the divinity of
Elohim
Isis
The Pharaoh
Ra
8
Incas are to terracing as Aztecs are to __________
Chinampas
Calendar
Pyramids
9
Which Renaissance artist is credited with this work at the Sistine Chapel?
William Shakespeare
Leonardo Da Vinci
David
Michelangelo
10
Who sculpted this?
Botticelli
Michelangelo
Da Vinci
Gutenberg
11
In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of
Civil service examinations
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Islam
Printing Press
12
This photograph shows the
Kremlin
Tower of London
Crystal Palace
Vatican
13
How did ancient Greece influence writers during the Renaissance
Showed little interest in secular affairs
Promoted the religious doctrines
Emphasized the power of human reason
Produced few new scientific ideas
14
Who was Christopher Columbus?
using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”
15
All of the following were in wide use during the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT...
fire
irrigation
bronze
domestication of animals
16
The cultural contributions shown in this photograph was developed during
Byzantine Empire
Pax Romana
Tang dynasty
Song dynasty
17
Secularism and humanism are the defining characteristics of which European time period?
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Age of Revolutions
Romantic Era
18
Which is an important duty for followers of Islam
Give up all selfish desires
Mediate in caves only
Fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan
Refuse to eat beef
19
Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
They increased trade between Europe and Asia
They brought European influence to Africa
They promoted the idea of religious freedom
They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe
20
Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
Sale of indulgences
The decline of the power of the Roman Catholic Church
The end of religious warfare
The posting of the 95 Theses
21
What institution served as the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?
Legislature
Monarchy
Church
Military
22
Who was Nicholas Copernicus?
emperor who collected and organized Roman laws
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
23
What was Eratosthenes famous for?
Italian that sailed for Spain, 1st to find the “New World”
Greek geographer who showed the Earth was round
using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
24
One similarity between the Gupta Empire and Islamic Golden Age is that they both
Gained wealth by obtaining gold from Africa
Made advances in mathematics and science
Stressed the importance of multiple gods and goddesses
Controlled territories around the Mediterranean
25
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
The Pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
It was a religious center for Muslims
Elizabeth I fled from the barbarians
Roman emperor had moved the capital of the empire east
26
Which is a characteristics of the Neolithic Revolution?
government
all of these
job specialization
writing systems
27
What was one important effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Economic instability in China and Japan
Introduction of new foods
Rapid decline in European population
Spread of Hinduism into India
28
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Renaissance
Old Stone Age
Ice Age
Neolithic Revolution
29
What was a common effect of the Magna Carta, the English Civil War and English Bill of Rights?
the creation of England’s colonial empire
limits on the powers of the English monarchs
limits on the abuses of Parliament
laws protecting the rights of Catholics
30
In what ways were the Code of Hammurabi and The Twelve Tables of Rome similar
They allowed for belief in one God
They established written legal standards
They provided records of economic activity
They legalized democratic government
31
Monotheism describes the Hebrew’s belief that their God was
A spiritual presences
Associated with other Gods
A forgiving and protecting God
The one and only God
32
What did the caste system of India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?
A division of society into hereditary social classes
A strong emphasis in the acquisition of wealth
A strong belief in social equality
Monotheism
33
The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it...
Took land away from the nobles
Extended the right to vote to peasants
Created a bicameral legislature
Limited the power of the monarch
34
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Roman
Assyrian
Chinese
Greek
35
In the feudal system, what was a manor?
A right to use land
A lord’s estate
Serf's business area
An obligation to provide protection
36
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
Protection of individual rights
An exchange of land for services
representative government
37
According to the map what did the ancient civilizations indicated by the letters have in common
They first began along river valleys
They buried their rulers in large pyramids
They all spoke the same language
They were ruled by pharaohs
38
All of the following best describes the role of women during the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT
Cooked and cleaned for the village
Purchased goods at the local market
Took care of legal matters in husbands’ absence
Hunted game for the village
39
Which achievements are associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?
windmill and calculator
Aqueduct and domed roof
Wheel and stirrup
Gunpowder and magnetic compass
40
Toward what city do Muslims pray
Jerusalem
Bagdad
Medina
Mecca
41
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Cape of Good Hope
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Africa
42
The Aztecs believed Hernando Cortes was a god, and Cortes met the Aztec leader Montezuma
false
true
43
What was Archimedes famous for?
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
Greek geographer who showed the Earth was round
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
44
Where would an archaeologist most likely find a mummy pharaoh?
B
D
C
A
45
What was Justinian famous for?
Justinian's Code
Bible
Printing Press
46
The Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
Cultural Diffusion
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Isolation
Self-Sufficiency
47
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
The both had written forms of communication
Traded with Americas
Believed in one God
Had democratic governments
48
Who painted this image?
Michelangelo
Machiavelli
Raphael
Da Vinci
49
Which statement best describes society under the influence of medieval Christianity?
Religion influenced society by stressing the equality
Religion permitted the freedom to choose how people worship
Religion was a way of life that governed people
Religion played a major role only in the lives of the clergy
50
Which statement describes an impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of Europeans?
New diseases were brought to Europe
Cross cultural contacts b/w South America and Asia declined
The transfer of new products, & ideas encouraged economy
Native Americans immigrated to Europe/competed for jobs
51
Who coined 'Innocent until proven guilty' idea?
Romans
Athenians
Muslims
Americans
52
What aspect of geography forced the Greek people to develop separate and isolated city-states?
long coastlines
mountains
Mild climate
fertile river valleys
53
Phillip II (Spain) and Peter the Great (Russia) were considered absolute monarchs because they
broke from the Roman Catholic Church
instituted programs that gave more power to parliaments
made government decisions without the consent of people
helped feudal lords build secure castles
54
A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
Unite Arab people
Establish Christianity in Western Europe
55
Which religion requires fasting for Ramadan, praying five times daily, and pilgrimage to Mecca?
Islam
Hindu
Catholics
Christianity
56
Which supports the claim that diversity was an important characteristic of the Mongol empire?
The Mongols ruled peoples from China, Russia, Europe, India
The Mongol ruld only central Asia
All people in the Mongol Empire were Hindu
Genghis Khan organized a network of communication
57
The type of government in Sparta could be describe as
Monarchy
oligarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
58
Which characteristic is shared by the ancient Roman Republic and the United States
Both societies were able to avoid civil strife
Desire for religious freedom united the people
Economic prosperity continued as each society expanded
Both established a form of representative government
59
What best completes the diagram?
Greek
Roman
Phoenicia
Babylonian
60
The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to do which of the following
Keep out northern nomad attackers
Reduce the expansion of the Chinese state
Prevent foreign merchants from entering Chinese market
Reduce erosion in China’s northwest corridor
61
How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic Church
It greatly reduced the population because of wars
62
Which statement summarizes a central idea of mercantilism thinkers during Commercial Revolution
universal suffrage leads to educated citizens
controlling trade is a key to increasing wealth and power
strict censorship and social control prevent revolutions
only the fittest deserve to survive
63
Martin Luther
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
64
The river valleys were centers of civilizations because
were easy to defend from invasion
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
were isolated from other cultural influences
65
A tithe was a payment to which type of person?
Soldier
Vassal
Priest
Lord
66
What was John Calvin famous for?
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation
began protestant church in Geneva based on predestination
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
67
Which of the following best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?
Unquestioned reliance on teachings of Aristotle
An advance of Muslim culture
Christian unity throughout the region
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
68
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish conquest of South America
To comply with the Treaty of Tordesillas
to discover a route to the Pacific Ocean
To expand their role in the slave trade
To acquire gold and spices
69
Who was Galileo?
using the telescope, he proved the Earth orbited the sun
astronomer who believed the Earth orbited the sun
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
70
Which accurately describes the patterns of the Black Death during the 14^th century?
The plague became less virulent once people died
The British Isles remained largely unaffected
It mostly spread along commercial trade routes
It was commonly found in the countryside with serfs
71
What type of political system did people of ancient Athens value?
Anarchy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Democracy
72
What was Constantine famous for?
emperor who collected and organized Roman laws
moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws
73
What change to Christian church practices was suggested by Martin Luther?
Saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would hear it
Increasing the sale of indulgences
Printing Bible in the vernacular so all could understand it
Installing statues of saints in churches
74
What was Hammurabi famous for?
emperor who collected and organized Roman laws
posted 95 Theses starting the Protestant Reformation
Greek mathematician who studied levers and pulleys
ruler of Babylon who developed 1st set of written laws

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