Midterm Review Global 9

Which river system is found in Mesopotamia?

The ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of

The ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations were similar in that they

Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on

A major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance was the

Which situation was a result of Pax Mongolia?

Showing respect for parents and maintaining family honor are most closely related to

During the early Middle Ages, western European societies were most influenced by

Development of banking, insurance companies, and stocks were essential to the system of

During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the

The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow

A major contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the

Feudal societies are generally characterized by

The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of

What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation?

The terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and nirvana are most closely associated with

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

In W. Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press was that the

Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses were a call for

An economist who focused on ancient societies would most likely study the

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

Which is generally characteristic of a culture that is isolated from other cultures?

In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

The development of the concept of zero and the use of a decimal system are achievements of the

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?