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The ancient Athenians are credited with
establishing governments that had democratic elements
eliminating slavery
inventing and using the wheel
inventing the printing press
2
Hellenism is a combination of the following civilizations cultures
Persian
Greek
Egyptian
All of the above
3
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
anthropology
geography
political science
economics
4
The famous proclamation made by Pope Urban II in 1095 asked for____
an end to the Crusades
help for poor and starving Christians
Christian soldiers to fight the Muslim Turks in Holy Land
people to give land to the Church
5
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?
surplus of food
domestication of plants and animals
division of labor
complex civilizations
6
A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to
halt the advance of Mongol armies in the Asian steppes
rescue Pope Urban II from the Byzantines
secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem
establish markets for Italian merchants
7
Why did the Catholic Church have so much power during the Middle Ages?
It served as a unifying force for European kingdoms
It provided hope to people and the prospect of a better life
All of the above
It was very organized and well funded
8
What caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government?
the size of the region
the geography of the region
the independent nature of the people
all of the above
9
At the start of the Crusades, the Holy Land was controlled by
Christians
Muslims
Atheists
Buddhists
10
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Greek Empire
Byzantine Empire
Babylonian Empire
Persian Empire
11
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have roots in Judaism
have the same religious holidays
are polytheistic religions
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
12
Which economic system is most closely associated with the activities shown in this art work?
Manorialism
Communism
Capitalism
Socialism
13
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem equally.
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe.
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia.
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East.
14
In the broadest definition, the term “culture” means that
a distinct way of living is learned by members of a society
more complex languages are found in developing societies
a centralized government organizes and directs the economy
art, music, and theater are part of all civilizations
15
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
development of the manorial system
new agricultural practices
the resurgence of trade
colonization of the Americas
16
The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they
conducted trade across the Mediterranean Sea
created mountain passes into East Asia
spread religion using caravans and desert trade routes
built roads throughout northern Europe
17
Cities, Complex governments, Job specialization, Writing systems are...
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
Examples of Early Technology
Characteristics of Civilizations
Results of Cultural Diversity
18
The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
would allow them to control the Vatican
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
19
The first covenant between God and the Hebrew people involved an agreement that
Jews would be protected during the Exodus
Jews would be able to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem
Abraham's descendants would be protected if faithful to God
Hebrews must obey the Ten Commandments
20
A study of the fall of the Roman Empire (476) shows that powerful empires can
lose strength when mercenaries enforce reforms
be weakened by both internal and external pressures
be threatened only when directly attacked by outsiders
conquer more than one continent and remain stable
21
CRQ Review...When thinking about an author's
purpose
ask:
What is the intent of this work/document?
Why was the record, document, or source produced?
Why does this work/document exist?
Why did the author create this work/document?
22
Islam spread quickly after the death of the Prophet Muhammad as the result of
trade and merchants
military conquest
missionaries and pilgrims
all of the above
23
All of the following are true about the Catholic Church in Medieval Europe EXCEPT:
The church had less power than the king and/or queen
The church was the largest landholder in Europe
The church collected income from the people
The church was the center of social and religious life
24
Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying 5x/day, and a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
25
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of early civilizations
deserts
irregular coastline
river valleys
mountains
26
The Byzantine Empire is most closely associated with
preserving Greek culture
Justinian Code
construction of the Hagia Sophia
all of the above
27
Sunnis and Shias split due to differences in opinion over
meaning of the Qur’an
where the early Muslim community should make its home
clothing women should wear
leaders of the Muslim community following Muhammad’s death
28
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
was a powerful military state
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts
granted universal suffrage to their people
primarily concerned with health of their people
29
Charles "The Hammer" Martel stopped the advancement of Muslim forces in W. Europe at this event
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Tours
Tour de France
Battletoads
30
What caused the Crusades?
All of the above
Muslim control of the Holy Land
Muslims stopped Christians from visiting the Holy Land
The Byzantines feared a Muslim attack on Constantinople
31
Appointment of religious officials by anyone who was not a clergy member (banned by Church)
lay investiture
Lays brand potato chip
excommunication
interdict
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CRQ Review: What is
historical context (historical circumstances)
?
the time period, larger historical events or causes that led to an event
all the details of the time and place in which an event occurs
why an event or situation happened
social, economic & political conditions that existed during a certain time
33
Which event marked the rise in power of the Ottoman Empire in 1453?
birth of Muhammad
conquest of Constantinople
siege of Jerusalem
death of Saladin
34
CRQ Review: What is
geographic context
?
answers the question, "Why there?"
why something happened where it did
the geographic circumstances in which an event occurred
WHERE a historical event took place and WHY it took place there
35
This illustration suggests that the European feudal system was
designed to promote political and economic equality
controlled by a powerful middle class
intended to provide opportunities for social mobility
supported by the labor of the peasants
36
“Civilization is older than history,” supports the importance of which social science? as
archaeology
geography
economics
political science
37
The Golden Age of Greece was characterized by
Social reform and political unrest
Religious revival
Artistic and literary achievements
Economic decline
38
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have a strong oral history
have extended families
come into frequent contact with other groups
adhere to traditional social values
39
Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?
alliances with the Russians and Hapsburgs
central location spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia
legal system based on the Qur’an (Koran)
reliance on colonies in the Americas
40
Persian rulers Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great ruled their empire by
all of the above
building a Royal Road to make communication easier
allowing satraps to help govern the expansive empire
showing religious tolerance to those conquered
41
Traditional cultures are most commonly found in a society that
is isolated from others
is frequently at war
becomes controlled by an empire
conducts international trade
42
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
Roman gods and goddesses
papal supremacy
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
43
Leader of Franks who encouraged renewed interest in learning for 1st time since fall of Rome
Charlemagne
Chaka Khan
Charles in Charge
Charles "The Hammer" Martel
44
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended.
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew.
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended.
Christians and Muslims achieved a lasting peace.
45
Within the Ottoman Empire, janissaries were
fast moving trade ships
Christian boys converted into elite soldiers
taxes paid to practice own religion
siege weapons used to knock down fortified walls
46
The strategic location of the Byzantine Empire allowed control of key trade routes between the
South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca
Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea and the Indian Ocean
North Sea and the English Channel
47
The Five Pillars are to Islam as the Ten Commandments are to
Shinto
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
48
One way in which Hammurabi and Justinian are similar is that they successfully
separated church and state
instituted democratic governments
established public education systems
codified the laws of their empire
49
The Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians all competed for control of
Meospotamia
Frankish kingdoms
Italy
Africa
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CRQ Review: When thinking about an author's
audience
ask:
Why does this work/document exist?
For whom was a given document or source was produced or intended?
Who was the author thinking would receive this work/document?
Does the author of the work/document indicate who the intended audience is?