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1
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
converted thousands of people to Christianity
produced written records of their extensive travels
2
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
provide codes of behavior
establish gender equality
1. promote polytheism
describe secularism
3
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
adaptation to the surrounding geography
social change through assimilation
economic improvement through trade
4
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
5
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
location of important places
chronological relationship between events
benefits of modern civilizations
causes and effects of wars
6
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
7
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
8
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
cultural isolation
stable governments
distinct social classes
9
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
reincarnation
nirvana
filial piety
prayer
10
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
restrictsocial mobility
11
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for military rule
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
12
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in one God
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in the reincarnation of souls
13
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
Renaissance began
14
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
15
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
village dwellers3
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers .
guild members
16
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Sahara Desert
Congo River Basin
Arabian Sea
Great Rift Valley
17
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
China and the Roman Empire
Korea and Japan
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
18
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
sociologist
archaeologist
psychologist
economist
19
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
20
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
adoption of a feudal system3
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
21
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
22
Which document is an example of a primary source?
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
a textbook on Russian history
novel on the Age of Exploration
the diary of a WW I soldier
23
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Persian
Gupta
Maurya
British
24
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in mathematics and science
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
25
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society2
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
26
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
economic poverty and political upheaval
artistic and intellectual achievement
major industrial development
intense nationalism
27
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
developed extensive trade networks
28
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
29
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
30
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
31
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
encouraged the spread of independence movements
engaged in territorial expansion
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
32
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
find land for farming and grazing
33
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history3
how people influence governmental decisions
34
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
a golden age
35
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
mercantilism and animism
capitalism and shintoism
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
36
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
37
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a theocracy in Iran
a communist government in China
military juntas in Latin America
a parliament in Britain
38
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
British
Persian
Byzantine
Mughal
39
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
political harmony
religious differences
universal education
favorable geography
40
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic
Populations declined
New sources of energy became available
Food supplies became more reliable
41
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
individual achievement
Birth
geographic location
42
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
capital cities
levation
topography
43
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
44
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were part of the Roman Empire
traded only with people from their immediate region
were located on major trade routes
Tolerated religious diversity
45
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
one system of government for the entire region
economies that did not rely on trade
46
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
47
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
developed parliamentary governments
declined because of corruption in government
reached their height of power at the same time
ensured equality for women
48
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
a single cash crop
food to sell in village markets
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
enough food to feed an entire village
49
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
traditional economy
mixed economy
command economy
market economy
50
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
51
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
advances were greater
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
52
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
manor became the center of economic activity3
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
major language of the people became Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
53
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
54
Spread of Islam,Gold and salt trade,Timbuktu,Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Kush
Benin
Mali
Egyptian
55
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
desertification
self-sufficiency
56
Citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
direct democracy
totalitarianism
absolutism
57
On which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Europe
Asia
Africa
58
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
innovations introduced in Renaissance
59
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
irregular coastline
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
abundant mineral resources
60
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
The climate created obstacles to success
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
Deserts made invasion possible
61
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
cultural diffusion
62
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
63
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
flourishes best in traditional societies
provides plans for exploration of new territory
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
64
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
reform their political systems
seek new trade routes to East Asia
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
65
One reason many historians study geography is to
explore the value systems of early people
show connections between people and places
tell when events took place
help predict changes in government
66
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
monotheism
gunpowder
67
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Ottoman
Mughal
Roman
68
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
scientific research
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
filial piety
69
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
70
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
role of education in the ancient world
development of traditional government
effect of artistic expression on religion
impact of geography on cultural development
71
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republic form of government
entered a period of chaos and disorder
came under the control of the Muslims
72
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Mongols
Muslims
Byzantines
73
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally2
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
74
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
75
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
recorded history
subsistence farming
76
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
social equality
dynastic rule
monotheism
77
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
anthropologis
sociologist
economist
archaeologist
78
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
79
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
smooth coastlines
dense forests
mountain passes
river valleys
80
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
climate and geography favored agriculture
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
81
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
established totalitarian governments
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
82
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
economy
anthropology
political science
cartography
83
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
84
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
command economies
stable governments
distinct social classes