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1
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
geographic location
birth
individual achievement
education
2
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
3
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
compass
written language
ziggurat
monotheistic religion
4
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
established their wealth through trade
opened trade routes to the Americas
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
adopted Christianity as their major religion
5
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
nirvana
animism
monotheism
reincarnation
6
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Act of Supremacy
Magna Carta
Twelve Tables
Balfour Declaration
7
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
number of slaves owned
level of education achieved
amount of land posessed
amount of money earned
8
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
9
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
formation of the Christian Church
expansion of Hellenistic culture
increased support of Mayan leaders
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
10
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
enjoyed some legal rights
were equal to men
could hold public office
had the right to vote
11
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
established economies based on trade
limited the power of their rulers
practiced Christianity
12
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
ethnocentrism
imperialism
isolation
cultural diffusion
13
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Commercial
Neolithic
Green
Industrial
14
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Violence must always be punished with violence
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
All men are equal under the law
15
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Development of the wheel
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Creation of the Compass
Utilization of Cuneiform
16
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
following the Eightfold path
worshipping many gods
praying five times a day
17
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Charlemagne
Mansa Musa
Alexander the Great
18
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Hiunduism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
19
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Greek
Egyptian
Roman
Phoenician
20
Which society practiced direct democracy?
Gupta Empire
dynastic China
early Egypt
ancient Athens
21
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
the location protected people from land invasion
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
22
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
nobility
church
military
inquisition
23
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
24
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
Renaissance began
Mongols invaded
25
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
the printing press
a republican form of government
the process of making silk
26
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
religious beliefs
a classless society
owning land
respect for authority
27
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
soldiers
farmers
merchants
scholars
28
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
animism
Hinduism
Islam
29
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
All residents were given voting rights
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
30
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Koran
Torah
New Testament
Analects
31
India's earliest civilizations were located in
mountainous areas
dry steppes
coastal regions
river valleys
32
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
economics
drama
poetry
33
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
find land for farming and grazing
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
34
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
encouraged democratic ideals
created classless societies
established free-market economies
they developed extensive trade networks
35
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
Europe
Asia
North America
36
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
birthrates decreased rapidly
civilizations developed
societies became nomadic
food production declined
37
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
education
family order
human rights
military service
38
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in math and science
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
39
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
cultural diffusion
isolation
armed conflict
urbanization
40
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
serve the needs of religious leaders
maintain social and political order
respect and worship nature
improve their positions in life
41
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
cultural isolation
secularism
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
42
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Babylonia
ancient Rome
ancient Greece
43
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
44
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
shift in European population
expansion of apartheid
pattern of the Bantu migrations
spread of Christianity
45
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
A strong military led to national unity
46
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
borders and elevations that were easily defended
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
the means for irrigation and transportation
47
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
The soul can be reincarnated
Everyone should have the same social status
People should pray five times a day
48
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
lack of natural seaports limited communication
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
49
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
political corruption and instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
continued acceptance of traditional religions
a series of military defeats in Africa
50
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from Vikings from northern Europe
through contact with traders from China
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
from conquering Mongol invaders
51
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
service to their church
devotion to their nation state
allegiance to their families
loyalty to their military leader
52
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
literature
law
engineering
medicine
53
The term feudalism is best defined as a
holy war between Christians and Muslims
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
54
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
the ruler should be chosen democratically
ancestor worship should be discontinued
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
the evil in humans must be eliminated
55
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
unified national court systems were developed
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
56
The caste system in India was characterized by
a lack of social mobility
the right of people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
57
The illustration represents a society based on
accumulated wealth
educational achievement
political ability
social class
58
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
59
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Buddhism
Shinto
Judaism
Christianity
60
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
used a hieroglyphic writing system
used the ziggurat form for their temples
61
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
praying in a synagogue
worshipping many gods
accepting the Eight-fold Path
reading the Koran
62
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
use of the human figure in art
establishment of production quotas for oil
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
63
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Daoism
Jainism
Judaism
64
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
depended on hunting and gathering
began living in permanent settlements
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
developed a nomadic way of life
65
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
relying on divine help
making pilgrimages to Mecca
eliminating selfish desires
doing good deeds
66
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
extensive trade with the Middle East
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
67
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
68
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Feudalism began in Western Europe
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
69
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
socialism
manorialism
free market
command
70
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a writing system
an educational system
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
71
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Islam and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Confucianism
Shinto and animism
72
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
The concept of private property was important
There was a system of mass production
The population tended to be small
Society was highly industrialized
73
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Improvements under the Tokugawa
Developments in Ancient Ghana
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
74
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they promote polytheism
they describe secularism
they establish gender equality
they provide codes of behavior
75
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democratic societies where people elected officials
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
76
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holidays
are polytheistic religions
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
77
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
hunters and gatherers
subsistence farmers
village dwellers
guild members
78
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
a strong belief in the importance of education
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
79
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
salvation can be attained by good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society