What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

Judaism & Christianity differ because

Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.

Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:

had advanced computer technology, lacked a strong central government

Hunter and gatherer societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in

the Old Testament & Ten Commandments

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Feudalism can be described as:

social structure based on loyalty of landlords

Confucian teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?

population collapse due to spread of disease

Early religion was used to:

Make sense of the natural world

The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:

A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule

All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting

improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks

The Mongols impacted the world by

expanding trade & spreading the plague

How did the Crusades affect Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.

What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

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1
A common response to European exploration among Asian societies was
become allies with Europeans
convert to Christianity
limit contact with Europeans
trade for European manufactured goods
2
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
the stuggle between good and evil
their are many gods and goddess in existance
the many cycles of rebirth
your past actions control you destiny
3
Hinduism & Buddhism share belief in
reincarnation
the Five Relationships
the Four Noble Truths
one god
4
Japan's ability to selectively borrow ideas from others is the result of its
location
religion
social classes
government
5
Which empire was geographically closest to the Christian world?
Ottoman Empire
Inca Empire
Mayan Empire
Safavid Empire
6
Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...
both supported revolutionary ideas.
they benefitted all the social classes.
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
they both help the ruler control his people.
7
The Protestant Reformation was caused by
European exploration
the Magna Carta
corruption in Catholicism
the Crusades
8
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all began in
Europe
the Middle East
China
India
9
All of the following people played a role in ending religious unity in Europe EXCEPT:
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
John Calvin
Genghis Khan
10
Judaism & Christianity differ because
both believe in Muhammad
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
11
Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:
had advanced computer technology
lacked a strong central government
practiced monotheism
did not think priests were important
12
Hunter and gatherer societies
Have complex economic systems.
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
Like to live in urban areas.
Developed manufacturing
13
Islam spread to Africa and Asia mostly through
Artists
Trade
Missionaries
Conquest
14
Which of the following is a direct cause of civilizations forming?
Feuding
Fasting
Farming
Fighting
15
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
Bible & the Eightfold Path
New Testament & Reincarnation
the Old Testament & Ten Commandments
Quran & Pilgrimage to Mecca
16
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
granted independence as soon as possible.
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
17
What did Buddhism reject?
meditation
reincarnation/rebirth
karma
the caste system
18
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
more focus on science rather than religion
increased interest in nationalistic movements
art increased emphasis on religious themes
19
Judaism is the first religion to practice
ancestor worship
holy pilgrimages
sacrifices
monotheism
20
When the mother holds more power in a family.
patriarchal
matriarchal
communal
agnatic
21
The term "secular" focuses on
government
religion
the non-religious world
social classes
22
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
They had virtually no road system
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
Trade with China was falling apart
They cared too much about farming
23
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
theory of mercantilism.
Society of Friends.
triangular trade.
balance of trade.
24
Which development allowed early humans to end their nomadic lifestyles and form civilizations
monotheistic religions
creation of government
advances in agriculture
having an advanced written language
25
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
26
A 200 period of peace in Ancient Rome is known as:
Black Death
Feudalism
Hellenistic Period
Pax Romana
27
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?
introduction of new food crops to Europe
decrease in European population
economic collapse in Europe
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
28
Ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egyptian were similar because
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
They had monotheistic religions.
They started in river valleys.
They suffered repeated invasions.
29
Mansa Musa's kingdom prospered from
farming corn and potatoes
farming cotton and sugarcane
trading raw materials for manufactured goods
trading gold for salt
30
Religions of people in Europe became more diverse because of:
Feudalism
Black Plague
Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
31
Social classes in Spain's American colonies
changed frequently due to the diverse population
were rigid and based on race
were based on the Aztecs' and Incas'
32
Feudalism can be described as:
social structure based on loyalty of landlords
an economic system that emphasized capturing colonies
a belief system based on peace and trying to avoid conflict
33
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
one god & Abraham
one god & Muhammad
many gods & Heaven
many gods & Jesus
34
Hinduism & Buddhism both began in
India
the Middle East
China
Europe
35
Confucian teachings focused on what?
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
Make China more prosperous through trade.
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Form a democratic government.
36
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
the first introduction of farming there
the discovery of Asia
expansion of democratic rights
population collapse due to spread of disease
37
Early religion was used to:
Make sense of the natural world
Manufacture goods
Organize society's economic system
Create equality among all people
38
The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:
A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule
Isolating themselves from other civilizations
Advanced computer technology
Peacefully negotiating with neighboring civilizations
39
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
establishment of parliamentary democracy
the Protestant Reformation
fall of the Ottoman Empire
40
All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting
monotheistic religion and a rich economy of many trade routes
democratic governments and written language
written language and isolation from other civilizations
improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks
41
The Mongols impacted the world by
developing beautiful art & architecture
spreading Hinduism & conquering empires
spreading law codes & new ship designs
expanding trade & spreading the plague
42
The original goal of European ocean exploration was
getting to Asia
trading for gold and silver
exploring Africa
conquering Native American empires
43
How did the Crusades affect Europe?
Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.
A decline in the production of food crops.
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
44
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire by
focusing on internal economy rather than trade.
denying citizenship to conquered people
outlawing non-Roman religions.
respecting local customs.
45
What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?
greater wealth for peasants.
greater participation in government.
more landownership for nobles.
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
46
Cultural diffusion is
the change of a climate or environment
the invention of new technologies
the spread of ideas
the migration of a group from place to place
47
The social class system that developed in the Americas was based on the following EXCEPT:
Racial origins
Spanish cultural hierarchy
Number of languages spoken
Prestige related to one's occupation
48
All of the following religions are Abrahamic EXCEPT:
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
49
The Five Relationships stress
economic prosperity
the value of women
social change
the importance of family
50
The term "oligarchy" is a government system with
rule by a king or queen
rule exclusively by women
rule based on people voting
rule by a few elites

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