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1
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
extensive trade with the Middle East
2
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
use of the human figure in art
establishment of production quotas for oil
3
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
education
geographic location
birth
individual achievement
4
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
spread of Christianity
pattern of the Bantu migrations
shift in European population
expansion of apartheid
5
The caste system in India was characterized by
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
the right of people to choose their occupation
6
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
developed a social system in which great equality existed
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democratic societies where people elected officials
7
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from conquering Mongol invaders
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
through contact with traders from China
from Vikings from northern Europe
8
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
allegiance to their families
devotion to their nation state
loyalty to their military leader
service to their church
9
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
free market
socialism
manorialism
10
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Utilization of Cuneiform
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Creation of the Compass
Development of the wheel
11
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
medicine
literature
law
engineering
12
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
13
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
civilizations developed
birthrates decreased rapidly
food production declined
societies became nomadic
14
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a writing system
an agricultural surplus
a democratic government
an educational system
15
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
respect for authority
a classless society
owning land
religious beliefs
16
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
the means for irrigation and transportation
borders and elevations that were easily defended
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
17
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
equality should exist between all members of society
salvation can be attained by good deeds
18
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
There was a system of mass production
The population tended to be small
The concept of private property was important
Society was highly industrialized
19
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Hinduism and Confucianism
Islam and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
Shinto and animism
20
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
human rights
education
family order
military service
21
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
ethnocentrism
imperialism
cultural diffusion
isolation
22
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
23
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Jainism
Daoism
Judaism
24
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mansa Musa
Charlemagne
Alexander the Great
25
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
All residents were given voting rights
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
26
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
established free-market economies
created classless societies
they developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
27
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Hinduism
animism
Judaism
28
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
used a hieroglyphic writing system
used the ziggurat form for their temples
developed along rivers
29
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
church
military
inquisition
nobility
30
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Magna Carta
Twelve Tables
Act of Supremacy
Balfour Declaration
31
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
had the right to vote
enjoyed some legal rights
could hold public office
were equal to men
32
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
urbanization
cultural diffusion
isolation
armed conflict
33
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
Feudalism began in Western Europe
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
34
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
the location protected people from land invasion
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
35
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
established economies based on trade
limited the power of their rulers
practiced Christianity
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
36
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Improvements under the Tokugawa
Developments in Ancient Ghana
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
37
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
guild members
hunters and gatherers
subsistence farmers
village dwellers
38
India's earliest civilizations were located in
coastal regions
river valleys
mountainous areas
dry steppes
39
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Koran
Analects
Torah
New Testament
40
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
lack of natural seaports limited communication
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
41
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
unified national court systems were developed
42
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
the ruler should be chosen democratically
the evil in humans must be eliminated
ancestor worship should be discontinued
43
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
respect and worship nature
serve the needs of religious leaders
improve their positions in life
maintain social and political order
44
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
reincarnation
monotheism
nirvana
animism
45
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
Violence must always be punished with violence
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
All men are equal under the law
46
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
47
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
opened trade routes to the Americas
adopted Christianity as their major religion
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
established their wealth through trade
48
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
political corruption and instability of the government
continued acceptance of traditional religions
49
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
50
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
51
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
developed a nomadic way of life
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
began living in permanent settlements
depended on hunting and gathering
52
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
praying five times a day
worshipping many gods
following the Eightfold path
53
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
increased support of Mayan leaders
formation of the Christian Church
expansion of Hellenistic culture
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
54
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
economics
poetry
drama
law
55
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Buddhism
Christianity
Hiunduism
Islam
56
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they provide codes of behavior
they describe secularism
they establish gender equality
they promote polytheism
57
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
praying in a synagogue
accepting the Eight-fold Path
reading the Koran
worshipping many gods
58
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
59
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
soldiers
merchants
scholars
farmers
60
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
seek religious freedom
find land for farming and grazing
flee warfare
establish a colonial empire
61
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
ziggurat
written language
compass
monotheistic religion
62
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
level of education achieved
number of slaves owned
amount of land posessed
amount of money earned
63
Which society practiced direct democracy?
early Egypt
dynastic China
ancient Athens
Gupta Empire
64
The term feudalism is best defined as a
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
holy war between Christians and Muslims
65
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the printing press
the process of making silk
the concept of zero
a republican form of government
66
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
67
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
A strong military led to national unity
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
68
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
69
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
70
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
secularism
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
cultural diffusion
71
The illustration represents a society based on
political ability
accumulated wealth
educational achievement
social class
72
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in math and science
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
73
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
are polytheistic religions
have the same religious holidays
74
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Greek
Roman
Egyptian
Phoenician
75
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
ancient Rome
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Babylonia
76
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
doing good deeds
relying on divine help
eliminating selfish desires
making pilgrimages to Mecca
77
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong belief in the importance of education
78
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Industrial
Green
Neolithic
Commercial
79
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded