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AP World History years 600 BC -1450 AD. #part1
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1
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by
preventing wars with neighboring nations
abolishing all social class distinctions
introducing western ideas and customs
becoming constitutional monarchs
2
Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution
expansion of European influence overseas
shift of power from Western Europe to Eastern Europe
spread of feudalism throughout Western Europe
decline in population growth in Europe
3
In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in
lower living standards for industrial workers
increased political power for the clergy
development of towns and cities
decreased economic rivalry between kings
4
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by
serving as a barrier against Chinese aggression
protecting Japan from early European exploration
acting as a bridge for ideas from China
providing Japan with the technology for industrialization
5
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
concept of government by laws
belief that political power should be controlled by military
rejection of the concept of slavery
establishment of agricultural communes
6
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system
spread of Hellenic culture
establishment of representative democracy
7
In Japan, the martial arts, tea ceremony, and flower arranging best reflect the influences of
capitalism
mercantilism
Buddhism and Shintoism
imperialism and militarism
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The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by
increasing the power of the feudal lords
forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople
forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population
stimulating European demand for goods from the East
9
The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by
supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution
supporting the rule of Ivan the Terrible
ending the reign of Catherine the Great
isolating Russia from Western Europe during the Renaissance
10
An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the
beginning of democracy
factory system
Orthodox Christian religion
use of the Latin alphabet
11
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
learning to give up selfish desire
worshiping Allah as the one true god
following the Ten Commandments
being baptized and confirmed
12
Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on
a desire for wealth
an appreciation for the forces of nature
a willingness to accept Christianity
a written tradition
13
The diagram illustrates the social structure of feudal Japan. This shows that feudal Japan had
high social mobility
a growing middle class
a classless society
a well-defined class system
14
A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades (1096–1291) was to
strengthen English dominance in the Arab world
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
establish Christianity in western Europe
unite warring Arab peoples
15
One reason for the development of early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was
the location protected the people from land invasion
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe and Asia
periodic flooding left rich soil,which was ideal for farming
these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
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Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?
leaders should listen to the desires of the people
elected leaders should be fair and good
leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance
leaders should do what is necessary to achieve their goals
17
In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans
lacked a strong central government
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
showed little evidence of urbanization
18
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
direct democracy
monotheism
power was based on class relationships
equality among the social classes
19
One way in which the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Maya were similar is that each
encouraged democratic participation in government
emphasized equality in education
established monotheistic religions
developed extensive writing systems
20
Taoism and Shintoism are similar in that both religions stress
believing in one God
developing harmony between humans and nature
adhering to the five Confucian relationships
following the Eightfold Path
21
The teachings of Confucius say, the key to the successful organization of society is that
the ruler should be chosen democratically
ancestor worship should be discontinued
the evil in humans must be eliminated
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
22
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
monotheism and ethical conduct
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
the central authority of the Pope
a prohibition of the consumption of port
23
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
rapid social change
rigid class structure
high literacy rate
industrial-based economy
24
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
25
A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations
lived at peace with their neighbors
rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures
welcomed the new technology brought by European explorers
produced few cultural achievements
26
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
27
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
increased European isolation
an increased demand for goods from the East
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
the strengthening of the feudal system
28
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
collapse of a strong central government
suppression of internationalism
rivalry between the colonial empires
29
Mansa Musa’s journey to Mecca in the 1300’s is evidence that
European culture was superior to cultures of western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
30
The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
teachings of Judaism
practice of chivalry by European knights
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus
theory of natural rights of the Enlightenment writers
31
The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with
religious themes
materialism
human scientific achievements
classic Greek and Roman subjects
32
The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
universal suffrage in national elections
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
a strong central government
33
Feudal societies are generally characterized by
many economic opportunities
the protection of political rights
a representative government
an emphasis on social order
34
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
a shrinking middle class
a socialist form of government
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
35
A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the
political and economic isolation of the Arab world
persecution of Jews and Christians
development of foundations of modern science andmathematics
adoption of democratic government