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1
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
would allow them to control the Vatican
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
2
What was the main goal of Zionism?
establishing a Jewish homeland in the region of Palestine
creating an international peacekeeping organization
improving the standard of living in developing countries
forming a representative government in China
3
The Abbasid and Ummayad empires are most closely associated with
controlling trade in the Strait of Malacca
inventing the compass and gunpowder
creating an Islamic Golden Age
causing the fall of the western Roman Empire
4
What conflicts exist in India today regarding the caste system?
child labor and industrialization
national self determination and ethnic diversity
Traditional customs and modern law
access to resources and forced migration
5
Adam Smith's laissez faire theories are most closely associated with
separation of church and state
high tariffs to protect domestic business
command economy
minimal government regulation of the economy
6
The Russian adoption of Orthodox Christianity and the Cyrillic alphabet demonstrates the
role of the printing press during the Reformation
leadership of Peter the Great
impact of Ibn Battuta's travels
influence of the Byzantine Empire
7
Which conclusion can be made about the Silk Road?
Tropical products were raised in the Middle East
Diamonds and goals were mined in the Bengal region.
Most textiles were produced in northern India and Persia
Cinnamon and pepper were the major products of Kashmir
8
Which geographic feature was central in helping Romans unify their empire?
Alps
Great Rift Valley
Mediterranean Sea
Tiber River
9
The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with
maintaining economic self sufficiency
reviving and promoting learning
promoting social mobility
serving the spiritual needs of society
10
In the practice of religion the Ten Commandments is to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is to
Buddhism
Shinto
Daoism
Islam
11
In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
Punishment for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance
The principles of mercantilism were glorified
The divine right theory of kings was challenged
Superstition and ignorance were promoted
12
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to inc
increasing migration of people in search of food
the development of civilization
increasing use of animal skins for clothing
a belief in a spiritual world
13
Feudalism and manorialism played an important role in Western European society during the
Enlightenment
Age of Exploration
medieval period
Pax romana
14
Europeans' referring to China as the "Far East" is an example of
ethnocentricism
the Mandate of Heaven
extraterritoriality
filial piety
15
One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the Indian caste system are similar is that both
revolved around central religious beliefs
allowed for educational opportunities
determined roles based on gender
enforced different set of rules for different people
16
What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?
Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain
Great Britain had alliances with most European countries
The government of Great Britain implemented 5 year plans
The practice of serfdom provided an abundance of laborers
17
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
18
The role of Muslim religious leaders in Africa was to
promote the caste system
spread the Four Noble Truths
emphasize the importance of ancestor worship
introduce the teachings of the Qur'an
19
Increases in trade and commerce that occurred during the Middle Ages in Europe resulted in
decline in rivalries between kings
increase in number of self sufficient manors
development of more towns and cities
lower living standards for guild members
20
One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent and Louis XIV are similar is that they both
centralized political power
introduced a new national religion
strengthened the authority of the nobility
freed peasants from feudal obligations
21
Which area served as a cultural bridge between early China and Japan?
Persia
Russia
Korea
India
22
Filial piety in Confucian China and ancient Athenian citizenship are similar in that they both
Emphasized duties and responsibility
Encouraged the development of advanced technology
Required that Legalist principles be followed
Promoted respect for the physical environment
23
What was an accomplishment of the Inca civilization?
Establishment of a national library
Building thousands of miles of roads
Reliance on camel caravans
Maintenance of a large naval fleet
24
Studies of the conditions in factories were used in the argument for
reforming the landholding system
modifying laissez faire practices
restricting voting rights
opposing the spread of communism
25
The Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights both served to
extend the voting rights of commoners
support the theory of the divine right of kings
abolish the government's power in levying taxes
limit the power of the monarchy
26
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain's colonization of the Americas?
introduction of the encomienda system
exploitation of resources in new lands
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
transmission of communicable diseases
27
One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka and Akbar the Great are similar is that they promoted
religious toleration
special taxes for Hindus
enslavement of prisoners
the spread of Buddhism
28
Historians follow rules to help them analyze primary sources and to determine the
differences in belief systems
laws of a civilization
reliability of document information
popularity of a publication
29
In which area did Europeans locate most of their trading bases in India/
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Ganges River
Indus River
30
The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of
the military protection provided to them by the Egyptians
their dependence on legalism to enforce social control
their participation in the gold and salt trade
tax revenue they collected from Christian missionaries
31
Which statement best describes a key aspect of mercantilism?
eliminating private ownership of the means of production
encouraging subsistence agriculture
acquiring colonies to provide favorable balance of trade
removing tariffs to increase free trade
32
Which individual suggested people have natural rights of life, liberty, and property
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Niccolo Machiavelli
Karl Marx
33
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in the image?
Italian Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Glorious Revolution
34
The primary reason ancient people of the Nile River built levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to
increase agricultural production
purify sacred waters
defend against invaders
create a shorter route to distant cities
35
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the heliocentric theory became centerpiece for debate between
isolationism and globalism
colonialism and nationalism
capitalism and communism
science and religion
36
Throughout history a basic purpose of government has been to provide
equal rights for all people
separate political and religious systems
representation for all social classes
laws to maintain order
37
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
A person's life is preparation for the afterlife
God selects those to be saved
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning
Pope expresses ultimate word of God
38
What are examples of the modification of environment by man?
Desert caravans
Aztec floating gardens and Inca terrace farming
Use of rivers to transport goods
The Mongol Conquest
39
Which civilization is credited with the quipu, developing a road system and Macchu Picchu?
Egyptian
Roman
Mesopotamian
Inca
40
Which scientist most directly associated with the heliocentric view of solar system?
Descartes
Copernicus
Newton
Ptolemy
41
Advances in math science medicine and influence on Spanish architecture are associated with
Golden Age of Islam
Gupta Empire
Maya Empire
Tang Dynasty
42
Which statement is true?
Ottoman Empire included parts of northern Africa
The Ottomans conquered less territory than Safavid or Mughal
Mughal Empire occupied territory next to Mediterranean Sea
Safavid Empire controlled the Indian subcontinent
43
Which factor led to semi-permanent settlements during the Neolithic Revolution?
ability to harness fire
introduction of fishing nets
production of surplus food
drawings on cave walls
44
The practices of allowing animals to overgraze and clearing trees to use for fuel have caused
desalination
desertification
coastal pollution
acid rain
45
One way Marco Polo and Zheng He are similar is that both
led to discoveries in Africa
encouraged mass migrations
established colonial territories
stimulated trade
46
One way Zheng He and Columbus were similar is that their voyages resulted in
trade and cultural diffusion
the creation of colonial empires
naval wars between rival powers
an increasing effort to preserve the status quo
47
Population trend from 1350 and 1450 is most likely the result of the
spread of the bubonic plague in England
defeat of the Spanish Armada
development of trade with the Americas
raids by Vikings on coastal cities
48
In the 14th century the plague was spread from Asia into Africa and Europe by
missionaries during the Age of Exploration
sailors during Viking raids
enslaved Africans in the Middle Passage
traders and pilgrims in the Pax Mongolia
49
What country had prolonged conflicts over Protestantism and Catholicism?
India
England
Italy
Mexico
50
Mandate of Heaven production of silk reverence for ancestors are characteristics of
India
Greece
West Africa
China