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Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
3
1
2
2
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
3
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Geography
Economy
Religion
4
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
Zoroastrians
5
This quotation describes the-
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
6
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Incan
Mayans
Egyptians
7
The Great Wall of China was built to
Close china to Foreign Trade
Provide a trade route across Asia
Protect China from invaders
create a monument to Mongol rule
8
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
9
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
printing
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation
10
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
shipping and trade
agricultural production
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
11
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
12
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Byzantine
Greek
Indian
13
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
largest European cities
14
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Bagdhad
Moscow
Athens
15
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
use of pottery
specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
16
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
17
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
survival needs
Religious beliefs
18
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
19
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
20
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharoahs
Sumerian bureaucrats
21
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
22
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Mosaics
Music
Sculpture
23
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Arabia
China
Spain
Italy
24
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
25
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Russian
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
26
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To carry water
To defend a city
To make travel easier
27
This sequence of events was caused by the-
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
28
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
expansion
prayer
pilgrimages
leaders
29
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
30
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
31
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
32
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
political conflict
economic prosperity
cultural decline
33
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
34
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Juno
Apollo
Venus
35
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife.
The gods interfere in human lives.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People must respect nature spirits
36
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Written laws
Civil service
Elected legislatures
37
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on mountaintops
in rainforests
on islands
in canyons
38
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
Mongol hordes
39
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
40
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Justinian
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
41
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
obeyed the priests
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
42
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
43
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
44
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
45
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
parish priests
feudal lords
bankers
46
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
47
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
The feudal system
Roman universities
48
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
elected officials
49
This is a quotation from -
Homer
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
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These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists