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Global Studies One Mid-Term Exam Review
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1
Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
Egyptian
Sumerian
Phoenician
Greek
2
Ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
cultural diffusion
materialism
ethnocentrism
imperialism
3
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
Unified national court systems were developed.
Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
4
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
5
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
political corruption and the instability of the government
a series of military defeats in Africa
6
The ancient Athenians are credited with
inventing the printing press
inventing and using the wheel
establishing governments that had democratic elements
eliminating slavery
7
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
built unity and communication by building a system of roads
created democratic societies i
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
8
Ancient Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and Pax Romana in Rome all had a golden age with
the end of foreign domination
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
the furthest expansion of their borders
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
9
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
stress belief in reincarnation.
base their beliefs on the Koran.
are monotheistic.
both practice polygamy.
10
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a renewed interest in education and the arts
growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
11
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
12
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic.
followed a strict code of nonviolence.
have the same religious holiday.
have roots in Judaism.
13
The illustration represents a society based on
accumulated wealth
social class
educational achievement
political ability
14
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Mongol Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Gupta Empire
15
The ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
drama
economics
poetry
law
16
Early civilizations developed mainly in
mountainous areas
areas with abundant mineral resources
areas with climatic diversity
valleys near rivers
17
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
being baptized and confirmed
worshipping Allah as the one true god
following the Ten Commandments
learning to give up selfish desire
18
The history of which civilization was shaped by monsoons, the Himalayas, and the Indus River?
Babylonian Empire
ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Mauryan Empire
19
The Thar Desert, Ganges River, and Deccan Plateauare all geographic features of
Indonesia
Japan
India
China
20
One way in which Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholicism and Protestantism are similar is that each
was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
accepts the supreme authority of the Pope
is a branch of Christianity
21
What is a major feature of a traditional economy?
bartering for goods and services
determining prices using a free market
nationalizing foreign-owned businesses
establishing quotas based on five-year plans
22
An important factor that kept the ancient Greek city-states from uniting as a nation was the
size of the desert regions
cold, hostile climate
mountainous topography of the region
lack of a common language
23
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
Mandate of Heaven
cultural diffusion
the civil service system
economic dependence
24
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
Manorialism
Free Market
Socialism
Command
25
One way in which the ancient city-state of Athensand the Gupta Empire are similar is that both
allowed universal suffrage
promoted art and literature
established plantation agriculture
developed matriarchal societies
26
Confucianism emphasizes the idea that
people have an important responsibility to family & society
economic success is more desirable than knowledge
an individual's goals are more important than the group
government should own the means of production
27
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
respect for authority
religious beliefs
owning land
a classless society
28
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
provide a framework for the development of democracy
create a stable society
emphasize the importance of life after death
29
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
practice a belief in many gods
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
30
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
expansion of equal rights
construction of the pyramids
preservation of Greek and Roman Culture
invention of writing
31
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
high literacy rate
a rigid class structure.
industrial-based economy
rapid social change
32
The terms
Brahma
,
dharma
, and
moksha
are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Animism
Judaism
Hinduism
33
The Koran,
jihad
, and the
hegira
are most closely associated with the practice of
Judaism
Shintoism
Islam
Buddhism
34
This illustration suggests that the European feudal system was
designed to promote political and economic equality
controlled by a powerful middle class
eintended to provide opportunities for social mobility
supported by the labor of the peasants
35
The five relationships taught by Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to
maintain social and political order
improve their position in life
serve the needs of religious leaders
respect and worship nature