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1
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
2
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
seek new trade routes to East Asia
reform their political systems
3
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
4
One aspect common to both Shinto and Daoism is a
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in the reincarnation of souls
belief in one God
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
5
Which action is most closely associated with pilgrims bathing in the Ganges River at Varanasi?
offering prayers at the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama
preparing to enter a Shinto shrine
visiting a site sacred to Hindus
following the teachings of Jesus
6
The Aztec calendar and Maya writing system illustrate pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas
converted others to Islam
declined because of invasion and disease
traded extensively with Africa
flourished prior to European contact
7
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Mongols
Vikings
Muslims
Byzantines
8
• Johannes Gutenberg • King Henry VIII • John Calvin these people are associated with the
trans-Atlantic slave trade
Reconquista
Glorious Revolution
Protestant Reformation
9
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Roman
Byzantine
Mughal
10
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are based on the
leadership of the pope
concept of reincarnation
principles of Christianity
teachings of Muhammad
11
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
command economies
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
12
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
adoption of a feudal system
spread of Hellenic culture-cultural diffusion
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
13
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in Western Europe?
European rulers established religious freedom
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church.
14
Then I must remain loyal to Lord Akiyama, even if he is disloyal to Lord Takeda?
chivalry
bushido
nirvana
hajj
15
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
16
On which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
17
The astrolabe, the caravel, and improved cartography are most directly related to the
The Age of Exploration
The rise of Chinese socialism
formation of the Hanseatic League
conquests by Mongols
18
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
caste
manorialism
apartheid
encomienda
19
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas
armed conflict over control of the Holy Land
the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region
a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one
20
The pyramids of Mesoamerica and aqueducts of Rome demonstrate that these ancient civilizations
had advanced technology
were able to prevent flooding
practiced religious toleration
used large wooden structures for protection
21
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
22
The wealth and prosperity of Mali and Songhai were dependent on controlling the trade in
tea and cotton
gold and salt
iron and copper
coal and water
23
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Maurya
Gupta
Persian
British
24
Statement describes a result of the encounter between Europeans and natives of Latin America?
European nations lost power and prestige in the New World.
Large numbers of natives migrated to Europe for better life
Native societies experienced rapid population growth.
In New World they used enslaved Africans to replace natives
25
Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration in the late 1400s-1500s because they
militarily defeated the Ottoman Empire
lacked access to northern Africa
desired spices from the Indies
owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates
26
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
ethnocentrism
self-sufficiency
desertification
cultural diffusion
27
The Chinese Mandate of Heaven for their government. The French had the divine right of kings.
justified the right to rule
created limited monarchies
promoted economic equality
supported the same religious principles
28
The major reason that Portugal and Spain established water routes to Asia’s spice markets was
provide jobs for navigators, cartographers, and shipbuilders
avoid overland routes that were controlled by Muslim traders
discover new continents, plants, and animals
experiment with new technology such as the astrolabe
29
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
Egypt and Greeck
China and the Roman Empire
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
30
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
developed extensive trade networks
31
The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for
the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas
the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region
a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one
armed conflict over control of the Holy Land
32
The social class system in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the
emerging equality between classes
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
influence of mestizo economic power
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
33
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
34
Which technological advancement helped unify both the Roman and the Inca Empires?
gunpowder
astrolabe
wheeled carts
road system
35
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
reached their height of power at the same time
developed parliamentary governments
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
36
What impact did the situation shown in this drawing have on Spanish colonies in the Americas?
Large #s of Spanish immigrants were hired to work in mines
Wages for native were increased by the Spanish viceroys.
Rebellions among Spanish threatened to weaken the colonies
High death rate of natives led Spanish to enslave Africans
37
Which environmental issue faced the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China?
destruction of rain forests for lumber to build structures
catastrophic floods that destroyed crops and villages
waterways that were unnavigable most of the year
soil erosion from annual rainfall over 100 inches per year
38
Which statement about the Gupta Empire is a fact rather than an opinion?
Gupta Empire developed advancements in of math and science
Gupta art on the Ajanta caves-superior to the art of Mauryan
India’s strongest leaders came from the Gupta Empire
Achievements of Gupta Empire surpassed Tang dynasty - China
39
Which technological innovation was essential to the gold-salt trade in West Africa?
iron cannons
moveable type
camel caravans
lateen sail
40
A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
military success against the Seljuk Turks
location on the Mediterranean Sea
dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
access to goods from the Americas
41
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
novel on the Age of Exploration
personal correspondence from a conquistador in the New World
42
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Mali
Benin
Kush
Egyptian
43
Showing respect for parents-Maintaining family honor-Honoring elders: Term related to actions=
filial piety
reincarnation
prayer
nirvana
44
These illustrations suggest that early Latin American civilizations
were based on European societies
used advanced technology to build complex structures
incorporated early Roman architectural design
were strongly influenced by Renaissance humanism
45
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
46
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
1. promote polytheism
describe secularism
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
47
How were the codes of chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan similar?
guide the behavior of a warrior class
benefit all the social classes
help the ruler control his people
support revolutionary ideas
48
A valid statement concerning the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages is that it
emancipated the nobles and serfs
maintained armies for the king
rejected power and wealth
provided social and educational services
49
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
50
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
flee warfare
find land for farming and grazing
establish a colonial empire
seek religious freedom
51
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
self sufficiency
cultural diffusion
52
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
map projections of Mercator
ziggurats of Sumeria
Twelve Tables of the Romans
53
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
54
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
monotheism
gunpowder
an effective legal system
the principles of revolutionary socialism
55
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
geographic location
birth
individual achievement
56
Which heading best completes the partial outline in the document?
Maurya Empire
Greek City-States
Zhou Dynasty
Mayan Kingdoms
57
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society2
Show respect to parents• Keep family honor• Honor all elders
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
58
“the king is from God, and law is from the king.” This quotation best reflects the concept of
constitutional monarchy
equal representation
separation of powers
divine right rule
59
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
60
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
permanent settlements developed in river valleys
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
61
The policy of mercantilism was intended to
use an international policy of laissez-faire economics
be an exchange of land between nobles
enrich European governments
link industrialized nations
62
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
monotheistic religion
compass
ziggurat
written language
63
Early European feudal era, subsistence agriculture and economic self-sufficiency are associated
an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate
a political unit that has a common religious faith
a government ruled by the consent of the people
64
The wealth and prosperity of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were dependent on controlling the trade in
iron and copper
gold and salt
tea and cotton
coal and water
65
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
a golden age
a poverty-stricken era
66
The Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code are similar is that each
provided records of economic activity
legalized monotheistic beliefs
supported republican governments
established legal standards
67
Which generalization about the Roman Empire can be made based on information shown in chart?
Expansion of empire provided access to varied trade goods
Rome traded only within the empire.
Olive oil was the most important of the Roman trade goods.
Conquered areas were needed to build with marble from Greece
68
Based on the map the geographic factor affected the direction of travel & trade on Indian Ocean
island harbors
smooth coastlines
monsoons
straits
69
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
converting others to their teachings
respecting others
praying five times a day
70
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
71
Using information provided by this map, a conclusion about Indian Ocean trade networks is they
led to migration from west African interior and east Africa
prevented cultural contact between Africa and Persia
connected India to the Middle East and to East Africa
hindered the growth of African coastal cities
72
What is the
best
title for this diagram?
Elements of Belief Systems
Characteristics of Classical Civilizations
Benefits of the Counter Reformation
Changes during the Neolithic Revolution
73
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republic form of government
entered a period of chaos and disorder
came under the control of the Muslims
74
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
journey of traders along the Silk Roads
migration of nomads across the Bering Strait
75
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
stable governments
76
What was a major result of the European policy of mercantilism in Latin America?
decrease in the power of European monarchs
reinvestment of profits to benefit the colonial economy
increased status of indigenous peoples
exploitation of labor and natural resources by Europeans
77
Which situation is a result of the location of the Byzantine Empire?
working in an industrialized city
establishing a mercantile system of trade
having the same occupation as their parents
serving in government assemblies
78
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Yucatan Peninsula
Andes Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
79
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
80
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
the resurgence of trade
Chinese overseas exploration
new agricultural practices
European colonial policies
81
Historians rely on primary sources because these sources
establish rules for writing history
provide eyewitness accounts of events
have the approval of religious authorities
are more detailed than secondary sources
82
One effect of the encomienda system in Latin America was that it
reduced Spanish influence
eliminated the use of guilds
exploited indigenous peoples
promoted isolationism
83
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Sahara Desert
Congo River Basin
Arabian Sea
Great Rift Valley
84
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
mercantilism and animism
capitalism and shintoism
85
Journals of Ibn Battuta of Morocco, Zheng He of China, and Mansa Musa of Mali are examples of
secondary sources that record the travelers ideas of history
works of fiction to describe the adventures of the travelers
outdated resources for historical research
primary sources describing observations of the travelers