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World Cultures Unit One Test
World Cultures Unit One Test
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1
Which historical event would fit under the theme of political structures?
the writing of the American Constitution
the overthrow of the French monarchy
all answers are correct
the establishment of the German nation
2
A highly organized society
Sedentary
Civilization
Absolute Monarch
Nomad
3
The development of agriculture was important to early humanity because it allowed people to do different jobs.
True
False
4
Hinduism traces its roots to_____
the Vedas, a collection of sacred literature.
Abraham's covenant with God.
prophecies revealed to Muhammad.
its founder, Siddhartha Guatama
5
A Chinese belief that a ruler's power stemmed from divine authority
Karma
Mandate of Heaven
Calling from God
Dharma
6
One historian believes Christopher Columbus was great, the other thinks he is terrible. How are they both correct?
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Spatial Reasons
Personal Bias
7
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Torah
Vedas
Qur'an
Holy Bible
8
Which statement is false about primary sources?
Includes historical interpretation.
Are usually written documents.
Involve eyewitness accounts.
Can include pictures from the day of an event
9
In order to settle down, hunter-gatherers first needed to create a system of government
True
False
10
In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve
reincarnation.
asceticism.
eternal life.
enlightenment.
11
Which theme would historians most likely consider first when studying the Great Depression (stock market crash)?
cultural interaction
economic structures
human-environment interaction
political structures
12
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source
a cell phone video from a bombing in Syria
A Civil War soldiers diary
a picture of the presidential inauguration
2020 newspaper article about the anniversary of WWII
13
Which topic would fall under the theme of social structures?
forms of government
the development of religions
the rise of industry
gender roles and relations
14
How did hunters and gatherer societies secure their food supply?
plant the seeds they had left over from the year before
moved from place to place in search of plants and animals for food
trade for resources with a local village
settled in perminate houses along rivers
15
Religion can influence culture by determining what foods a culture can or cannot eat
False
True
16
Which theme fits best when examining the discrimination of Immigrants because of their race or ethnicity?
cultural
social
human-environment interaction
political
17
A biological process in which the characteristics of plants/animals change with human intervention:
Domestication
Agriculture
Sedentary
Pastorialism
18
Religion can influence art by inspiring artists to create religious artword
False
True
19
Studying history helps us develop empathy because history______________
forces us to develop our critical-thinking skills.
keeps the past alive
makes us aware of the feelings of others.
helps us avoid the mistakes of the past
20
Which statement describes a characteristic of world religions?
They support the notion that people must submit to God.
They focus on how God can serve the people.
They provide guidance on how to reach heaven.
They offer a message that appeals to diverse groups of people.
21
What is the name of the Jewish sacred text, consisting of the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible?
Torah
Vedas
Old Testimate
New Testimate
22
The spread of the bubonic plague from Asia to Europe in the 14th century best illustrates which theme of world history?
cultural interaction
economic structures
human-environment interaction
political structures
23
Which of the following is NOT a way history makes us better thinkers?
by evaluating different perspectives
by analyzing evidence
by developing bias
by determining credibility of sources
24
The shared beliefs, practices, and traditions of a group is known as:
Gender Roles
Periodization
Spatial Forms
Culture
25
Historians would consider the theme of _____ when examining recovery efforts in Europe after World War II.
cultural interaction
political structures
all answers are correct
economic structures
26
A large political unit in which a number of different lands/people are governed by a single ruler
Dynasty
Empire
City-state
Absolute Monarch
27
An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is____
Belief in Muhammad
Belief in many Gods
Belief in the Holy Bible
Belief in one God
28
Which of the following is NOT a way religion can influence government?
Creating laws according to religious teachings
When a country is religious, they don't need government
Leaders of government can also be leaders of the religion
Government businesses can be closed on religious holidays
29
Which of the following is NOT a way religion can influence social organization
Religion can determine who and how you get married
Religion can define gender roles in society
Religion can separate people into social classes
Religion can cause war and conflict
30
A Hinduism belief that a person has a duty to live an honorable life
Dharma
Karma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
