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Duplicate of FINAL EXAM Pt. 1
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What would be a similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments?
They provide a guide to a proper and moral way of living
They both encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
They both support reincarnation
They both support learning as a means of salvation
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Why have historians evolved from using the time markers of BC/AD to BCE/CE?
They think it is an easier way to tell time
BC and AD were terms invented by the Egyptians; BCE/CE used by the Spanish
The U.S. government declared it unconstitutional
To be more culturally sensitive
3
The main purpose of timelines are to show the
causes and effects of wars
benefits of modern civilizations
location of important places
chronological order of events
4
Why is the city of Jerusalem important?
It has become the center for industrial development Palestinian Arabs
It's a major port for Israel
It has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam
It serves as a financial center for the Middle East
5
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
reading the Koran
worshipping in a synagouge
worshipping many gods
accepting the Eightfold Path
6
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
social change through assimilation
economic improvement through trade
adaptation to the surrounding geography
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Alms to the poor
Drinking the holy water of Allah
Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj to Mecca
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What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
The mountainous terrain led to separate city states
Abundant natural resources let to self-sufficiency
An inland location let to a decrease in trade
A lack of natural seaports led to a lack of communication
9
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
the establishment of villages and rise of governments
A decrease in trade between cultural groups
10
Which sacred text is essential to followers of Islam?
Quran
Vedas
Bible
Torah
11
What century would 659BCE be in?
16th
7th
17th
6th
12
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
vast deserts
high mountains
smooth coastlines
fertile soils
13
What type of map is pictured below?
Primary
Political
Thematic
Physical
14
Which statement about the caste system in present-day India is most accurate?
Most villages are still inhabited by only one specific caste
The caste system remains an important part of the Muslim religion.
the system is illegal; caste remains an important factor in Indian society.
The caste system is stronger in India's urban areas than in rural areas
15
Jewish religious and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The Torah and the Diaspora
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Koran and Bushido
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Which social scientist looks at the government of a society and formulates public policy proposals?
Economist
Anthropologist
Political Scientists
Sociologist
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In the traditional Hindu caste system the status of a person was usually determined by
birth
education
power
wealth
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The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
decline of large empires
growth of iron toolmaking technology
Migration of early peoples to the Americas
change from nomad herding to settled farming
19
The Ten Commandments is to Judaism as the Five Pillars is to
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
20
Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
Sociologist
Political Scientists
Anthropologist
Economist
21
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
modernization
isolation
ethical conflict
cultural diffusion
22
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
using irrigation systems
recording events in cave paintings
developing democratic governments
spreading monotheistic ideals
23
Which feature would be shown on a political map?
population density
climate
cities
topography
24
The picture below represent which belief system?
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
25
Why is the Ganges river important to Hindus?
It is an unofficial boundary between Hindus and Muslims
It is India's only source of water power
It is a sacred river for the Hindu population
It is the birthplace of Hindu civilization
26
Which feature would be shown on a physical map?
Mountain Ranges
Vegetation Zones
Climate
Population density
27
What century would 1856 be in?
9th
18th
19th
8th
28
Which social scientist deals with excavation sites and examines and categorizes field notes?
Archaeologist
Anthropologist
Political Scientist
Economist
29
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic
have practiced a strict code of non-violence
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Who is this a picture of?
Joe Biden
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Bernie Sanders
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Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
come into frequent contact with other groups
adhere to traditional societal values
have extended families
have a strong oral history