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Twelve Tables came from Rome
Judaism is a monothestic religion
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Judaism is a monothestic religion
True
False
2
Twelve Tables came from Rome
False
True
3
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the
(4) increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
(3) reduction in religious wars
(1) decline in religious unity
(2) increased power of the Catholic pope
4
The Ottomans were a strong trading empire through the mid-1600s because they
(2) had the most powerful navy in the world
(1) controlled access to the eastern MediterraneanSea
(3) dominated West African caravan routes
(4) conquered most of Asia
5
The kingdoms of Ghana and Mali became prosperous and powerful because of
(4) the tax revenue they collected from Christian missionaries
(3) their dependence on legalism to enforcesocial control
(2) the military protection provided to them
(1) their participation in the gold and salt trade
6
The Chinese belief that China was the Middle Kingdom is an example of
(1) extraterritoriality
(3) the Mandate of Heaven
(4) filial piety
(2) ethnocentrism
7
Neolithic Revolution led to the domestication of animals
False
True
8
Muslims’ reference to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared a belief in
(4) dharma
(3) monotheism
(2) the five relationships
(1) the pope
9
The impact of the printing press on 16th-century Europe demonstrates the ability of technology to
(4) exploit new sources of energy
(2) redefine human understanding of the world
(1) limit which ideas can be transmitted
(3) reinforce established traditional beliefs
10
In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?
(1) adoption of the printing press
(3) use of gunpowder
(2) invention of the iron foot stirrup
(4) development of the concept of zero
11
Which trait is a characteristic of serfdom?
(3) extensive political infl uence
(4) service as a warrior
(2) upward social mobility
(1) limited economic options
12
A DEO REX, A REGE LEX — “the king is from God, and law is from the king.” — This quotation best reflects the concept of
(4) divine right
(3) equal representation
(1) constitutional monarchy
(2) separation of powers
13
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
(1) fall of the Ottoman Empire
(4) establishment of parliamentary democracy in Britain
(2) attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
(3) end of religious unity in Europe
14
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
(1) was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
(4) would provide them with access to thePersian
(2) would allow them to control the Vatican
(3) was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
15
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are best known for
(3) opening trade between Africa and Japan
(2) leading religious movements
(1) exploring the Western Hemisphere
(4) providing extensive information about landsand people
16
The term divine right is best defi ned as a
(4) system in which a monarch has limited power
(2) philosophy that encourages religious toleration
(1) revolution to gain political rights and freedoms
(3) belief that a ruler’s authority comes from God
17
A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
(3) location on the Mediterranean Sea
(1) military success against the Seljuk Turks
(4) dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
(2) access to goods from the Americas
18
The scientific theories developed by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton resulted in
(3) confirmation of Darwin’s theory of evolution
(2) support for the Earth-centered movement
(4) a renewed interest in the writings of Jean Rousseau
(1) challenges to the traditional teachings of theCatholic Church
19
What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
(2) economic equality for all
(4) an exchange of land for services
(3) protection of individual rights
(1) a representative government
20
Which situation was a direct challenge to the political and religious authority of the Catholic Church?
(1) passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII
(3) Reconquista of Spain conducted byFerdinand and Isabella
(2) death sentence given to Joan of Arc
(4) establishment of the Jesuit or
21
Which statement best expresses the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?
(2) Superstition and magic are important aspects of the natural world
Scientific ideas should be made to conform with existing thought systems
(1) Religious authorities are responsible for understanding new information
People should use reason, experimentation to draw scientific conclusions.
22
Which movie won the weekend box office?
Mario Brothers
Frozen
Guardians of the Galaxy
John Wick
23
Sparta was a military society
False
True
24
One way the voyages of Zheng Heauthorized by Emperor Yongle of China and the explorations funded by King Ferdinand
(1) an increasing effort to preserve the status quo
(3) the creation of colonial empires
(4) naval wars between rival powers
(2) trade and cultural diffusion
25
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?
(2) Rome
(1) Mesoamerica
(2) India
(4) Egypt
26
One way in which the Aztec and Inca civilizations are similar is that they both
(2) developed advanced architectural techniques
(1) defeated the Spanish conquistadors
(3) lacked strong central governments
(4) settled primarily in river valleys
27
Roman Empire fell due to invasions
False
True
28
From the perspective of many Arab Muslims at the time of the Crusades, the European Crusaders were considered
(1) refugees
\(4) allies
(2) invaders
(3) liberators
29
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
(3) European colonial policies
(1) the resurgence of trade
(4) new agricultural practices
(2) Chinese overseas exploration
30
The European system of mercantilism is most closely associated with
(3) serving the spiritual needs of society
(4) maintaining economic self-sufficiency
(2) Taking resources from a colony
(1) promoting social mobility
31
Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?
(4) Timbuktu became a center for Islam
(1) Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
(3) Mali’s economy was based on the gold andsalt trade.
(2) Mali would have flourished without MansaMusa’s
32
Code of Hammurabi came from Babylon
True
False
33
The policy of mercantilism was intended to
(1) enrich European governments
(3) promote the isolation of Asia
(4) establish religious freedom in New Spain
(2) end slavery in the Americas
34
Which technology, first developed by the Chinese, enabled the Ottoman Empire to expand into western Asia, Europe?
(1) gunpowder
(2) woodblock printing
(4) magnetic compass
(3) wheelbarrow
35
The Crusades are considered a turning point in history because they
(4) resulted in the decline of Lutheran Church
(3) contributed to the transition from the MiddleAges to the Renaissance
(2) led to a decline in European trade with Asia
(1) created a permanent Jewish state
36
Athens was the first civilization to practice democracy
False
True
37
New scientific knowledge and understandings that developed during the Scientific Revolution were most often based on
(1) observation and experimentation
(3) superstition and ancient practices
(2) church law and faith
(4) geometric formulas and astrology
38
Which day and year is Mr. Pasternak Birthday?
March 6, 1985
January 6, 1984
June 10, 1989
January 10, 1988
39
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the heliocentric theory became the centerpiece for debate between
(1) capitalism and communism
(3) colonialism and nationalism
(2) science and religion
(4) isolationism and globalism
40
In the 1340s, the Black Death spread to Europe as a result of
(3) development of guilds in Italy
(4) the explorations of Vasco da Gama
(2) the expansion of Christianity
(1) trade with Asia
41
Which individual’s work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas?
(4) Johannes Gutenberg
(1) Galileo Galilei
(3) William Shakespeare
(2) Niccolò Machiavelli
42
What was a major result of the European policy of mercantilism in Latin America?
(3) decrease in the power of European monarchs
(1) increased status of indigenous peoples
(2) exploitation of labor and natural resources by Europeans
reinvestment of profits to benefit the local colonial economy
43
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
(4) South America
(3) Asia
(2) Europe
(1) Africa
44
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
(4) expansive plantations
(1) flooded rice paddies
(2) terraced fields
(3) clear-cut rain forests
45
Galileo Galilei and Sir Issac Newton are most closely associated with
(2) leading political revolutions
(4) engaging in foreign conquests
(3) conducting investigative experiments
(1) initiating religious reforms