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#globalstudies Final Exam Review
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1
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
engineering
literature
medicine
law
2
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
People should pray five times a day
Everyone should have the same social status
The soul can be reincarnated
3
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
4
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
ethnocentrism
isolation
imperialism
cultural diffusion
5
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
isolation
armed conflict
cultural diffusion
urbanization
6
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
guild members
village dwellers
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers
7
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
depended on hunting and gathering
developed a nomadic way of life
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
began living in permanent settlements
8
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Shinto
Daoism
Jainism
9
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
salvation can be attained by good deeds
10
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
food production declined
birthrates decreased rapidly
societies became nomadic
civilizations developed
11
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
a classless society
religious beliefs
respect for authority
owning land
12
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
could hold public office
had the right to vote
enjoyed some legal rights
were equal to men
13
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
expansion of Hellenistic culture
increased support of Mayan leaders
formation of the Christian Church
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
14
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
established free-market economies
created classless societies
they developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
15
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
cultural isolation
secularism
16
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
a series of military defeats in Africa
political corruption and instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
17
Olympic Games, Homer, and Columns are associated with which civilization
Phoenician
Greek
Roman
Egyptian
18
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
soldiers
scholars
farmers
merchants
19
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
20
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
worshipping many gods
praying five times a day
following the Eightfold path
21
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
the ruler should be chosen democratically
the evil in humans must be eliminated
ancestor worship should be discontinued
22
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
lack of natural seaports limited communication
23
India's earliest civilizations were located in
river valleys
coastal regions
dry steppes
mountainous areas
24
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
economics
poetry
law
drama
25
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they describe secularism
they provide codes of behavior
they promote polytheism
they establish gender equality
26
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
geographic location
individual achievement
education
birth
27
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
nirvana
animism
monotheism
reincarnation
28
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
human rights
education
family order
military service
29
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
developed along rivers
used a hieroglyphic writing system
established trade routes to China
used the ziggurat form for their temples
30
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
use of the human figure in art
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
establishment of production quotas for oil
31
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
The concept of private property was important
There was a system of mass production
The population tended to be small
Society was highly industrialized
32
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
33
Which society practiced direct democracy?
Gupta Empire
ancient Athens
early Egypt
dynastic China
34
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
Christianity
35
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
animism
36
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
a strong belief in the importance of education
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
37
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
ziggurat
written language
compass
monotheistic religion
38
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Commercial
Industrial
Neolithic
Green
39
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Hinduism and Confucianism
Judaism and Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
Shinto and animism
40
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
All men are equal under the law
Violence must always be punished with violence
41
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
worshipping many gods
reading the Koran
accepting the Eight-fold Path
praying in a synagogue
42
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic religions
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
43
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
the location protected people from land invasion
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
44
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republican form of government
the process of making silk
the printing press
the concept of zero
45
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
making pilgrimages to Mecca
eliminating selfish desires
doing good deeds
relying on divine help
46
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
papal supremacy
47
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
New Testament
Koran
Analects
Torah
48
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
49
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Babylonia
ancient Greece
ancient Rome
50
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
developed a social system in which great equality existed
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
created democratic societies where people elected officials
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
51
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
borders and elevations that were easily defended
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
the means for irrigation and transportation
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
52
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
All residents were given voting rights
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
53
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Christianity
Islam
Hiunduism
Buddhism
54
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
serve the needs of religious leaders
respect and worship nature
maintain social and political order
improve their positions in life
55
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Mansa Musa
Suleiman the Magnificent
Charlemagne
Alexander the Great
56
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
an educational system
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
a writing system