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