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A basic review of NYS Global 9 Curriculum
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1
In Japan, a major economic problem has been the lack of
investment capital
natural resources
experienced management
skilled labor
2
How much of this information do you remember from 9th Grade?
I remember most of it.
I need to redo 9th grade.
When do I register for summer school?
I remember everything.
3
The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from
the middle class
a strong military
those who are governed
divine right rulers
4
The purpose of the encomienda system in Latin America was to
convert native peoples to Protestantism
introduce political ideas into the colonies gradually
control overpopulation in urban centers
obtain labor from the native peoples in the Spanish colonies
5
The Tang dynasty of China & the Gupta Empire of India were similar in that each experienced
feudalism and oppression
war and constant invasion
prosperity and artistic creativity
mercantilism and industrial expansion
6
How did geography affect the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.
7
The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
established a class structure for society
consist of prayers for salvation
promise a happy and easy life
are guidelines for living
8
In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
value of the individual
obedience to government officials
superiority of medieval thought
devotion to religion
9
Which economic activity led to wealth and power of the West African empires of Ghana and Mali?
farming and cattle ranching
hunting and gathering
working in bronze and brass
trading in salt and gold
10
A comparison of a map that shows physical features of the Earth & population density would show
most industrialized countries are in the Southern Hemisphere
the areas with the best water are the most heavily populated
physical features are not related to where people live
physical features determine a nation's system of government
11
In Japan between 1603 and 1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
development of extensive trade with the Americas
military conquest of China
formation of cultural links with Europe
virtual isolation of the country from the outside world
12
Which empire became powerful partly because of its location near the Mediterranean Sea?
German
Ming
Ottoman
Maya
13
What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Humans first learned to use fire
People began hunting and gathering for food.
Life expectancy declined.
Civilizations developed.
14
During the Age of Absolutism (1600s and 1700s), European monarchs tried to
centralize political power within their nations
encourage the growth of collective farms
increase individual rights for their citizens
develop stronger relations with Islamic rulers
15
One reason the Spanish conquistadores were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca Empires is that
the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did
the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas
the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish
these empires had no standing armies
16
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Judaism
Daoism
Jainism
17
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade
merchants supported the Green Revolution
farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
many European scholars had migrated to this area
18
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution-> Crusades ->Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades ->Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire
19
The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by
forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople
stimulating European demand for goods from the East
increasing the power of the feudal lords
forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population
20
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
suppression of internationalism
collapse of a strong central government
rivalry between the colonial empires
21
How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?
Flat plains made centralized rule possible.
Tropical climate discouraged urban development
Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.
Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.
22
Which system developed as a result of the Commercial Revolution in Europe
bartering
manorialism
market economy
communism
23
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
24
In Europe, joint stock companies, shareholders, & entrepreneurs contributed to the
increase in power of the guilds
development of feudalism
rise of capitalism
decline of communism
25
Which statement represents a characteristic of democracy?
The laws of the government are made by military officers.
Religious leaders control government policy.
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
Citizens are the source of power in government.
26
Which feature of Chinese agriculture led to the development of the other three?
intensive farming methods
growing rice and grains for their high food value
building of irrigation systems
scarcity of fertile land
27
The term feudalism is best defined as
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
land is exchanged for military service and loyalty
holy war between Christians and Muslims
28
Kievian Russia adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion & Cyrillic alphabet through contact with
conquering invaders from Mongolia
traders from South Asia
crusaders from western Europe
missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
29
Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called
a peninsula
an archipelago
an atoll
a delta
30
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the theory of divine right was most often used to justify the
involvement of the peasants in malting political decisions
establishment of an absolute monarchy
introduction of free trade policies
supreme power of the Catholic Church
31
Which answer describes the concept of European mercantilism during the Age of Exploration?
Portugal sought trade benefits from colonial possessions.
Spain reduced exports to its South American colonies.
France refused to give financial support to weak industries.
England encouraged free trade among its colonies.
32
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
manorialism
socialism
free market
command
33
In Southeast Asia, the continued importance of the monsoon cycle indicates that this region is
dependent on traditional farming methods
opposed to the use of nuclear power
developing heavy industry
becoming a major exporter of oil
34
Which society practiced direct democracy?
dynastic China
early Egypt
ancient Athens
Gupta Empire
35
Which has been one effect of the traditional caste system in India?
It has provided many opportunities for social mobility.
It has provided people with a sense of identity.
Basic political rights have been extended to all people.
the nation’s wealth has been shared equally.
36
Which statement is a valid generalization about the geography of Africa?
The nations of North Africa are dominated by rain forests.
The continent has diverse resources and topography.
The irregular coastline provides many excellent harbors.
Most African nations have vast oil reserves.
37
Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?
Renaissance -> Ancient Greece -> Roman Empire -> Middle Ages
Roman Empire -> Middle Ages -> Renaissance -> Ancient Greece
Middle Ages -> Renaissance -> Ancient Greece -> Roman Empire
Ancient Greece -> Roman Empire -> Middle Ages -> Renaissance
38
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
practice a belief in many god
39
Writers of the Renaissance were influenced by the writers of ancient Greece in that they both
produced few new scientific ideas
promoted the religionof the Roman Catholic Church
stressed the power of human reason
showed little interest in secular affairs
40
During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration?
Russia and the Netherlands
Portugal and Spain
England and France
Germany and Italy
41
Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by
eliminating warfare
fostering the growth of religion
encouraging formal education
providing social stability
42
Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
Shintoism and animism
Hinduism and Confucianism
Christianity and Buddhism
Islam and Judaism
43
The encomienda system in Latin America was a direct result of the
Age of Reason
Reformation
Age of Exploration
Crusades
44
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
socialism
free market
manorialism
45
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
mixed economy
traditional economy
market economy
command economy
46
The geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces
the need for higher education
a process of cultural diffusion
the development of scientific investigation
a feeling of ethnocentricity
47
Which belief system is most closely associated with the terms
Eightfold Path
and
nirvana
?
Shinto
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
48
The introduction of banking, letters of credit and guilds contributed to the start of the
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Commercial Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
49
What was a significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
The trading of gold for salt ended.
The African written language spread to southwest Asia.
Islamic learning and culture expanded in Mali.
Military leaders eventually controlled Mali.
50
One way in which the encomienda system and European feudalism were similar is that both
resulted from the growth of the African slave trade
created a class structure in which landowners held the power
encouraged social mobility
depended on extensive trade routes
51
Which statement best describes the geography of Africa?
The irregular coastline provides many natural harbors.
Deserts and savannas cover almost half of the continent.
Most of the continent is made up of tropical rain forests.
Most major rivers are navigable for their entire length.
52
Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
sale of indulgences
end of religious warfare
posting of the Ninety-five Theses
53
The river valleys of the Nile and the Indus were centers of civilization because they
were isolated from other cultural influences
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were easy to defend from invasion
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
54
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
adaptation to the surrounding geography
destruction of the environment
55
The the astrolabe and the Mercator projection were technological advances that led to the
unification of Germany and Italy in the late 1800's
spread of Islam in the 700's and 800's
exploration and overseas expansion of the 1400's and 1500's
growth of industry in Latin America during the late 1900's
56
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with climatic diversity
areas with abundant mineral resources
valleys near rivers
mountainous areas
57
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Neolithic Revolution
Scientific Revolution
Green Revolution
Old Stone Age
58
The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both
were led by the military
supported the return of the Roman Empire
encouraged people to question tradition
discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
59
What was one result of large armies traveling great distances during the Crusades?
Cultural diffusion increased.
Europe's population severely declined.
Slavery was eliminated.
Democracy in the Middle East grew.
60
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
European renewal of interest in learning
development of a European middle class
European involvement in the Crusades
increase in European demand for Eastern goods