Why were colonies first established by the Greeks around 700 B.C.?

could not grow enough food to feed the increasing population

What was an aspect of Greek culture that was common in all Greek city-states?

They believed in many gods and goddesses

Which of the following best describes the feudal system?

depended on responsibility between the lords and vassals

Mongols took complete control of China. What was a lasting effect on these two cultures?

kept trade routes open, safe for merchants and products

What was one political need met by this shift to feudalism?

provided protection in the absence of a central government

Many Ancient Greek architectural and technological advances spread to Asia. What caused this?

Alexander the Great had vast conquests

Nearly one-third of the European population died in 1350s. What caused the decline?

The plague was spread by rats and fleas

A visit to the Oracle at Delphi. What were these people hoping to obtain through their visit?

wanted to ask the God, Apollo, questions about their future

Which is the main reason why the Roman language spread to the farthest parts of the empire?

The Romans conducted business in their own language

What political situation contributed to the development of the feudal system?

No strong leader to unite the empire or provide leadership

What was the specific goal of the Inquisition?

To create a completely Christian society

Which statement best describes education during the Middle Ages?

Few had an education, but some were educated by the monks

The Crusades helped Europe’s failing economy. Which describes the impact it had on the economy?

Trade increased with the reopening of the Silk Road

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were philosophers. What is the cultural legacy of these men?

used logic and reasoning to explain events

Many members of the Senate wanted Caesar killed. Why not support him as Rome’s leader?

The Senate was threatened by Caesar’s power

How did the Mongols gain control of China?

By attacking and terrorizing Chinese towns

Which contribution of Rome is a lasting one?

Techniques used in constructing bridges and structures

What caused the major difference in the voting process between ancient Athens and the USA?

Athens a direct democracy, USA a representative democracy

After the Peloponnesian War

The Greek city-states were divided and weak

The Crusades were a series of “holy wars” launched by

Western European Christians against Jews

Why was Socrates sentenced to death?

teachings threatened Athens government,promoting open debate

Which idea best represents why the government of Rome did not trust Jesus?

Rome fearedHe would use popularity to overthrow government

Spartans different from the rest of the Greeks in that

They discouraged trade, leading to isolation

What was a significant benefit of a direct democracy?

Every citizen met to debate and vote directly on every law

Made Islam the official religion

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1
Whom did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
Sicily
Greece
Phoenicians
2
Why were colonies first established by the Greeks around 700 B.C.?
They were seeking religious freedom
could not grow enough food to feed the increasing population
They needed more space for their growing population to live
were looking to expand their power and build their armies
3
Muslim tradition says that Muhammad began preaching
After hearing a voice
After he was chosen by the caliphs
When he saw the Kaaba
When his father appointed him leader of the faith
4
What was an aspect of Greek culture that was common in all Greek city-states?
Everyone should be given the right to vote
They believed in many gods and goddesses
Women should be highly educated
Logic and reason explained natural occurrence
5
How were social groups defined in traditional West African cultures?
By extended family only
By age-set, family, and religion
By religion and family
By family and age-set
6
Which of the following best describes the feudal system?
depended on responsibility between the lords and vassals
developed from a strong group of appointed church officials
democratic form of government for all citizens of the fief
promoted peace throughout Medieval Europe and Eastern Asia
7
Mongols took complete control of China. What was a lasting effect on these two cultures?
increased isolation between the two & stopped sharing ideas
lowered the taxes for e Chinese
kept trade routes open, safe for merchants and products
forced the Chinese to adopt religion and writing system
8
According to Christian beliefs, which event led to the birth of Christianity?
When Jesus rose from the dead
When Jesus was arrested and crucified
When Jesus healed the sick and performed other miracles
When Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples
9
What was one political need met by this shift to feudalism?
It preserved the farming system needed for food
It established trade routes across Europe to Asia
It declined to provide an army to protect the Church
provided protection in the absence of a central government
10
Many Ancient Greek architectural and technological advances spread to Asia. What caused this?
Alexander the Great had vast conquests
The acropolis offered protection to Asian nations
The Persians conquered the Greek city-states
Greek city-states competed in the Olympics
11
Alexandria was the Greek capital of Egypt, and was most famous among scholars for its
Famous theaters
Exciting architecture
Grand art museums
Vast library
12
Nearly one-third of the European population died in 1350s. What caused the decline?
The plague was spread by rats and fleas
The Crusades was a costly fight for the Holy Land
There was a lack of good farmland across Europe
The trade increased throughout the Mediterranean Sea
13
The Romans overthrew which group and set up a republican form of government?
Greeks
Etruscans
Tarquins
Latins
14
A visit to the Oracle at Delphi. What were these people hoping to obtain through their visit?
wanted to ask the God, Apollo, questions about their future
They wanted to worship Zeus and other gods
They wanted to see where Hercules battled the Hydra
They wanted to see the birthplace of Aphrodite
15
A strong Roman emperor wanted glory back for Rome so,updated legal system. What was it named?
Caesar’s Mandates
Justinian’s Code
Augustus’ Laws
Nero’s System
16
The most important element in Rome’s strong economy was
Agriculture
Metalworking
Glassmaking
Pottery
17
Which is the main reason why the Roman language spread to the farthest parts of the empire?
The Romans conducted business in their own language
The Romans wrote poetry which countries copied
Romans had a growing education system
The Romans made public speeches in the forum
18
Which natural resources did Ghana use to increase their trade routes power in West Africa?
Salt and gold
Iron and salt
Honey and salt
Gold and iron
19
What political situation contributed to the development of the feudal system?
No strong leader to unite the empire or provide leadership
Vikings were known for their raids on towns and villages
Pope Leo II crowns Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor”
A new style of warfare developed as a result of the change
20
What were two of these advancements made by the Romans?
Building roads and aqueducts
Introducing hieroglyphics and the Rosetta Stone
Introducing metallurgy and creating alloys
Creating systems of weights and measures
21
Which Ottoman sultan was responsible for the greatest achievements ?
Akbar
Uthman
Abu al-Abbas
Suleiman I
22
After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, who was crowned king of England?
William the Conqueror
Oleg
Alfred the Great
Philip II
23
What was the specific goal of the Inquisition?
To create a completely Spanish society
To create a completely Christian society
To create a completely democratic society
To create a completely education society
24
Which statement best describes education during the Middle Ages?
Both, boys and girls, were taught by wealthy nobles
All people were taught to read and write at the monasteries
schools built in eachvillage and funded by the village taxes
Few had an education, but some were educated by the monks
25
The Crusades helped Europe’s failing economy. Which describes the impact it had on the economy?
The returning Crusaders became merchants
Europeans did not appreciate goods or knowledge from Muslims
many men refused to leave their land again
Trade increased with the reopening of the Silk Road
26
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were philosophers. What is the cultural legacy of these men?
contributed ideas to modern mathematics and medicine
described why Greek gods and goddesses were to be worshiped
They created and established a democratic form of government
used logic and reasoning to explain events
27
Many members of the Senate wanted Caesar killed. Why not support him as Rome’s leader?
Under Caesar’s rule, Rome could become rich
Caesar adjusted the tax system
Caesar replaced the corrupt laws
The Senate was threatened by Caesar’s power
28
In Hellenistic kingdoms, government business was conducted in which language?
Greek
Macedonian
Persian
Egyptian
29
How did the Mongols gain control of China?
By becoming allies with Japan
By crossing from India through the Himalayas
By peaceful negotiations with Chinese leaders
By attacking and terrorizing Chinese towns
30
Which contribution of Rome is a lasting one?
The creation of independent city-states
The science of philosophy and medicine
Techniques used in constructing bridges and structures
Using hieroglyphics as a standard writing system
31
Muslim scholars are credited with developing
Calculus
Geometry
Algebra
Physics
32
Soon after Muhammad’s death, the Muslim world split into which two groups?
Sufis and Sunnis
Shiites and Caliphs
Sunnis and Shiites
Caliphs and Sufis
33
What caused the major difference in the voting process between ancient Athens and the USA?
Athens had a monarchy and the United States has a tyranny
Athens a representative democracy, USA a direct democracy
Athens a direct democracy, USA a representative democracy
Athens an oligarchy, and the United States a monarchy
34
After the Peloponnesian War
Persia took control of the Greek city-states
Athens regained its role as the economic leader of Greece
The Greek city-states were divided and weak
Sparta emerged as new leader, reunited the Greek city-states
35
The Crusades were a series of “holy wars” launched by
Muslim groups against Western European Christians
Western European Christians against Muslim groups
Western European Christians against Jews
Byzantine Christians against Jews
36
Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
His Socratic method angered the powerful Sophists
His teachings angered the powerful oracle
teachings threatened Athens government,promoting open debate
teachings against democracy angered Plato, powerful teacher
37
Muslim merchants traded for gold and ivory from
Europe
Africa
India
China
38
Which idea best represents why the government of Rome did not trust Jesus?
afraid He would take all Christians and leave the Empire
He believed in many gods, opposed Romans’ belief in one god
Rome fearedHe would use popularity to overthrow government
feared Christian belief of sufferingon earth leads to heaven
39
The Quran provides Muslims with guidelines for
Daily life
Schools
Commerce
Farming
40
Adopted around 451 B.C., Rome’s first code of law was called the
Forum
New Roman Law
Rule of Law
Twelve Tables
41
Spartans different from the rest of the Greeks in that
They built up major trading businesses
They gave up agriculture to focus on weapons production
focused on art, architecture, philosophy, and the sciences
They discouraged trade, leading to isolation
42
This Macedonian king loved Greek culture and planned to conquer Persia
Homer
Aeschylus
Alexander the Great
Philip II
43
feudal systems of Europe and Japan were similar. Which is least powerful to the most powerful?
King, knight, peasant
Shogun, peasant, emperor
Peasant, shogun, samurai
Peasant, noble, emperor
44
What was a significant benefit of a direct democracy?
Every citizen met to debate and vote directly on every law
Juries were very small to have months to discuss the cases
slower process and helped citizen to make better decisions
It elected leaders to say what people wanted for their laws
45
Mansa Musa of Mali
Made Islam the official religion
Allowed different religions
Built many Jewish temples
Converted to Christianity
46
Historians believe that the Black Death first spread along which trade route?
Ivory Road
Trade Road
China Road
Silk Road

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