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1
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Venus
Juno
Apollo
2
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
3
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Italy
Spain
Arabia
China
4
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Taoism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddism
5
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
6
What year was this picture taken?
2010
2014
2011
2015
7
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
8
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Amanda
Sophia
Norah
Judy
9
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Persian
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
10
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
1
2
3
4
11
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Pericles
Homer
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
12
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
13
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
farming
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
manufactured good
14
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
Christians
15
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Persian
Egyptian
Mayan
Incan
16
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
past actions control a persons' destiny
there are many gods and goddesses
struggle between good vs. evil
17
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Baltimore Ravens
Washington Capitals
New York Rangers
Arizona Diamondbacks
18
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
feudal lords
humanists
parish priests
bankers
19
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important in agricultural production
20
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
21
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Geography
Religion
Language
22
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
23
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
Florence
Athens
Rome
China
24
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
25
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Sculpture
Music
Mosaics
26
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
27
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
28
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
cultural decline
political conflict
economic prosperity
social equality
29
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
Specialization of labor
30
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Twelve Tablets
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
31
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food
32
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Plebeians in section 1
Patricians in sections 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperor in section 2
33
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Indian
Roman
Greek
Byzantine
34
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Baghdad
Athens
Constantinople
35
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
direct democracy
elected legistatures
civil service
written laws
36
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Mongol hordes
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
37
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Corinth
Carthage
Alexandria
38
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
39
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
40
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
41
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
42
What regions were connected by the silk road?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
43
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Feudal System
The Church
Roman universities
44
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
expansion
pilgrimages
prayer
leaders
45
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Taken from Greek mythology
Found in Babylonian legends
Action of Egyptian gods
Events from Roman history
46
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To practice a religion
To carry water
To defend a city
To make travel easier
47
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
48
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Elsa
Ana
Ezma
a mongol
49
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
on islands
in canyons
on mountaintops
50
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Jews
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
51
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
Reincarnation depends on karma
Gods interfere in human lives
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience afterlife
52
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Ravens
Chicago Bears
Miami Dolphins
53
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
54
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
religious authorities
elected officials
representative assemblies
tribal councils
55
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
printing
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation