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Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
2
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how economic events influence history3
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how people influence governmental decisions
how location influences the way people live
3
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Roman
Ottoman
Mughal
4
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
5
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Byzantine
British
Persian
Mughal
6
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
ethnocentrism
filial piety
cultural diffusion
scientific research
7
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
8
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
social equality
monotheism
dynastic rule
9
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
levation
topography
capital cities
type of climate
10
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
smooth coastlines
dense forests
mountain passes
river valleys
11
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Congo River Basin
Great Rift Valley
Sahara Desert
Arabian Sea
12
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
benefits of modern civilizations
chronological relationship between events
location of important places
causes and effects of wars
13
on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
14
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
archaeologist
economist
sociologist
psychologist
15
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
16
Which document is an example of a primary source?
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
novel on the Age of Exploration
the diary of a WW I soldier
a textbook on Russian history
17
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
1. promote polytheism
describe secularism
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
18
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
establish a colonial empire
seek religious freedom
find land for farming and grazing
flee warfare
19
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
20
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Large deserts have led to isolation
21
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Maurya
Persian
Gupta
British
22
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
23
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
irregular coastline
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
24
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
stressed the importance of the individual
contained the framework for a communist government
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
25
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
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
sale of slaves to Europeans
26
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
impact of geography on cultural development
role of education in the ancient world
development of traditional government
effect of artistic expression on religion
27
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
28
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
economic poverty and political upheaval
intense nationalism
29
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
gunpowder
monotheism
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
30
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
31
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republic form of government
came under the control of the Muslims
32
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
major language of the people became Latin
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
manor became the center of economic activity3
33
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
34
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
35
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
restrictsocial mobility
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
36
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Twelve Tables of the Romans
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
37
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
were part of the Roman Empire
were located on major trade routes
38
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
self sufficiency
39
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
mercantilism and animism
imperialism and militarism
capitalism and shintoism
Buddhism and Shintoism
40
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a parliament in Britain
a communist government in China
military juntas in Latin America
a theocracy in Iran
41
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
promoted unity and communication by building roads
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
developed a social system in which great equality existed
42
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
43
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
a golden age
a decade of colonial unrest
44
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
45
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
46
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
command economies
stable governments
47
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
subsistence farming
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
48
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
advances were greater
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
49
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
50
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
command economies
stable governments
51
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
reform their political systems
seek new trade routes to East Asia
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
52
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
universal education
religious differences
political harmony
favorable geography
53
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
54
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally2
55
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system3
56
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Societies became nomadic.
Food production declined.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
57
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
ethnocentrism
desertification
cultural diffusion
self-sufficiency
58
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
59
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
60
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
anthropology
economy
political science
cartography
61
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Mali
Benin
Egyptian
Kush
62
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
anthropologis
economist
archaeologist
sociologist
63
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
individual achievement
geographic location
Birth
64
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
climate and geography favored agriculture
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
65
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
expansion of equal rights
construction of the pyramids
invention of writing
66
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Byzantines
Muslims
Mongols
67
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
totalitarianism3
parliamentary democracy
absolutism
direct democracy
68
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
prayer
nirvana
filial piety
reincarnation
69
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
converted thousands of people to Christianity
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
produced written records of their extensive travels
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
70
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Deserts made invasion possible
The climate created obstacles to success
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
71
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
established totalitarian governments
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
provided structure for society
72
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
encouraged the spread of independence movements
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
engaged in territorial expansion
73
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
encouraged democratic ideals
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
74
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
traditional economy
mixed economy
command economy
market economy
75
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
developed parliamentary governments
declined because of corruption in government
ensured equality for women
reached their height of power at the same time
76
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
adaptation to the surrounding geography
77
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
flourishes best in traditional societies
is determined by genetics
provides plans for exploration of new territory
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
78
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
innovations introduced in Renaissance
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
79
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
80
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in one God
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
belief in the reincarnation of souls
deep reverence and respect for nature
81
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
guild members
village dwellers3
hunters and gatherers .
subsistence farmers
82
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
one system of government for the entire region
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
economies that did not rely on trade
83
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Korea and Japan
China and the Roman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
84
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
reincarnation
rigid class structure
fasting and prayer
monotheism
85
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
food to sell in village markets
a single cash crop
enough food to feed an entire village