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