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