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

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

Hunter and gatherer societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

Judaism & Christianity differ because

Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.

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

Early religion was used to:

Make sense of the natural world

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

population collapse due to spread of disease

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in

the Old Testament & Ten Commandments

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

improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks

Feudalism can be described as:

social structure based on loyalty of landlords

The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:

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

The Mongols impacted the world by

expanding trade & spreading the plague

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

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

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

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

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

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

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

had advanced computer technology, lacked a strong central government

How did the Crusades affect Europe?

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

Confucian teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

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

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