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Thebeliefs of Islam include all of the following practices
EXCEPT:
the worship ofMohammed as a god
the use of the Qur’an(Koran)
the following of theFive Pillars
the belief in one God
2
This religion's empire fostered great learning and artistic achievements.
All
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
3
Religious leader is known as a rabbi
All
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
4
Which of thefollowing statements BEST describes the Ancient Jews covenants with Yahweh?
They always followedhim without question.
He took littleinterest in their lives.
They would receivehis favor if they followed his commands.
He punished themunjustly.
5
This is the youngest and fastest growing religion
All
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
6
A way of trading goods and services without money
Ransom
Barter
Theft
Currency
7
All of the followingmatch the appropriate religion with its house of worship,
EXCEPT:
Christianity: Church
MesopotamianReligion: Pyramid
Islam: Mosque
Judaism:Synagogue
8
If you wanted to start a civilization, which geographic featurewould be
most
important?
Plains/grassland
Mountains
Water
Deserts
9
Regards Noah, Abraham, and Moses as prophets
Islam
All
Christianity
Judaism
10
People who want tocompletely change the system of government; willing to use violence.
radical
reactionary
liberal
conservative
11
A library, academy,and translation center which opened in Baghdad in the early 800s.
House of Pain
Pagoda
House of Wisdom
Mosque
12
Middle East is the birthplace of this religion(s).
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
All
13
Which of thefollowing is an
unfair
feature ofHammurabi’s Code?
. It ignored allearlier laws.
It gavepriests the right to decide punishments.
Punishment of thecrime was based on person’s social class
It ended physicalpunishments for crimes.
14
All of the followingrepresent changes caused by technology,
EXCEPT
:
The invention ofpaper increased the spread of ideas.
The sail increasedcultural diffusion.
Development ofirrigation led to an increase in food supply.
The wheel encouragedisolation
15
Which of thefollowing statements
BEST
describesthe Islamic Empire?
No contact with other cultures around the Mediterranean Sea.
Responsible for preserving ancient texts of Greece and Rome.
Itadopted a democratic form of government.
There were fewintellectual achievements.
16
Who is considered thefather of the Jewish people?
Moses
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammed
17
Short stories with simple moral lessons.
Hijrah
cunieform
parables
epics
18
What werethe economics of early river valley
civilizations
based primarily on?
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Complex networks ofcommunication
Hunting and gathering
19
All of the followingare examples of the Five Pillars of Faith in Islam
EXCEPT
:
Memorizing the Qur’an(Koran)
The Hajj (pilgrimageto Mecca)
Fastingduring Ramadan
Giving to the poor
20
Religion(s) spread due to roads in the Roman Empire and its' appealing message
Judaism
All
Christianity
Islam
21
All of the followingstatements about ancient Judaism are true,
EXCEPT:
It was the foundationfor other monotheistic religions.
Its sacred text wascalled the Torah.
It was polytheistic.
Based on acovenant between the Hebrew people and Yahweh.
22
A system of writinginvented in Sumer
alphabet
parables
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
23
One anointed by God.
Messiah
Parables
Messenger
Hijrah
24
Regards Jerusalem as a Holy City
Judaism
All
Christianity
Islam
25
All of the followingare characteristics of the Neolithic/Agricultural Revolution,
EXCEPT
marked shift from hunting/gathering to farming societies.
It led to thecreation of a stable food supply.
It caused societiesto become more democratic.
It supported thedevelopment of civilization.
26
The Torah is the sacred text of this religion
Christianity
All
Islam
Judaism
27
Religion has monotheistic beliefs
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
All
28
Whatwas the root cause of the split between Sunni and Shi’a (Shiite) Muslims?
Sunnis wanted to getrid of the Caste System.
How to treat non-Muslimsin the empire
Where to establishthe capital of the empire
The question of whoshould succeed Muhammad
29
People who want to reformthe system of government; unwilling to use violence.
reactionary
liberal
radical
conservative
30
The Gospels and NewTestament are considered to be sacred text for which group?
Jews
Babylonians
Christians
Muslims
31
Term refers toa political unit that controls diverse regions, ethnicities, and nationalities
Nation
Republic
City-State
Empire
32
This religion's holy city is Mecca
Judaism
Islam
All
Christianity
33
Why were codes of law,such as Hammurabi’s Code, important?
They were alliancesbetween Greek city-states.
They were part of anoral tradition.
They created awritten code of law
They guaranteed equalpunishment for everyone.
34
What makes the MiddleEast such a significant area of cultural diffusion?
The area only has onereligion
Most of the countriesin this area have valuable resources
Location brought many cultures in contact to trade
All inventions we use today were invented in this area.
35
Believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Savior/Messiah
Christianity
All
Judaism
Islam
36
Muhammad’s migrationfrom Mecca to Yathrib (Mecca).
Odyssey
Pilgrimage
Hajj
Hijrah
37
All of thefollowing served as natural barriers to protect ancient civilizations,
EXCEPT
:
Water
Deserts
Mountains
Plains/grassland
38
Which term describesa type of government in which rules are based on religions beliefs?
Feudalism
Democracy
Theocracy
Republic
39
All of the followingwere advancements made during the Islamic Empire,
EXCEPT
Diagnosis and treatmentof disease
Creation of theArabic number system
Thecreation of one of the world’s first universities
The development ofthe first republic
40
All of the followingare characteristics of civilization,
EXCEPT
:
record keeping
complex institutions
specialization oflabor
hunting and gathering
41
People who want to keep government the way it is, without using violence.
radical
reactionary
conservative
liberal
42
Peoplewho want to move government back to how it was in the past; willingto use violence.
reactionary
liberal
radical
conservative
43
Rivers played all ofthe following roles in early river valley civilizations,
EXCEPT
:
encouraged trade
helped irrigatefields
served as naturaldefense barriers
powered manufacturing
44
Religion influencessociety in all of the following ways,
EXCEPT
:
It encourages thedevelopment of trade networks.
It provides anethical code of behavior.
It establishes socialstability.
It explains thingsthat are beyond human understanding.
