Which of the following best explains why myths are useful historically?

They provide insights into the values and traditions of their societies.

In comparison with the end of classical empires in China and India, the collapseof the Roman Empire –

was more severe and extensive than elsewhere.

As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations -

changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.

One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had -

a wealthy class that invested in the arts.

All of these events led to the weakening or end of Medieval Europe EXCEPT –

the Ottoman Empire’s invasion of Western Europe.

The major barrier to West European expansion before the 15th century was -

the low level of European technology as compared to Asia.

Why did pastoral societies emerge only in the Afro-Eurasian world and NOT in the Americas?

There was a lack of large animals that could be domesticated.

Confucianism and Buddhism -

originated as responses to societal problems during times of disruption.

As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations

changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that -

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Middle East.

Compared with river valley cultures in Mesopotamia, civilization in China -

probably developed after civilizations in Mesopotamia.

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1
Which of the following best explains why myths are useful historically?
They give detailed plans showing how leaders achieved power.
They give reasons for the decisions made in military campaigns.
They analyze how great heroes created great empires.
They provide insights into the values and traditions of their societies.
2
In comparison with the end of classical empires in China and India, the collapseof the Roman Empire –
also saw the collapse of the Christian Church.
was milder, and its recovery was quicker.
was more severe and extensive than elsewhere.
was caused exclusively by other tribes.
3
As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations -
permitted migration.
limited human exposure to and death rates from diseases.
changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.
could not adapt to a wide range of climates and environments.
4
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had -
a wealthy class that invested in the arts.
a socialist form of government.
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire.
a shrinking middle class.
5
All of these events led to the weakening or end of Medieval Europe EXCEPT –
political and theological attacks on the Roman Catholic Church.
the Ottoman Empire’s invasion of Western Europe.
the Bubonic Plague (Black Death).
the rise of national monarchies.
6
The major barrier to West European expansion before the 15th century was -
the lack of interest by West European rulers for acquiring territory.
the overwhelming power of Muslim and Mongol states.
lack of popular interest and public funds to support expansion.
the low level of European technology as compared to Asia.
7
Why did pastoral societies emerge only in the Afro-Eurasian world and NOT in the Americas?
There were no societies with which to trade.
There was a lack of large animals that could be domesticated.
The societies in the Americas lacked the necessary military power.
Farming only arrived with European settlers after 1492.
8
Confucianism and Buddhism -
had little influence upon China and Chinese society until the late 900s
are religions that developed in classical India.
emphasized the needs of the individual over the welfare of the state.
originated as responses to societal problems during times of disruption.
9
During the early European feudal period, agriculture/ economic self-sufficiency are most commonly associated with the
manorial system
growth of trade and business
caste system
introduction of wheeled vehicles
10
As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations
changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.
could not adapt to a wide range of climates and environments.
limited human exposure to and death rates from diseases.
permitted migration.
11
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that -
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa.
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during the colonial period.
Islam originated in West Africa and spread to the Middle East.
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Middle East.
12
Compared with river valley cultures in Mesopotamia, civilization in China -
probably developed after civilizations in Mesopotamia.
left no written records.
predates the rise of civilization in both Egypt and Mesopotamia.
did not use irrigation systems, as year-round water was plentiful.
13
In a patriarchal society -
the leader holds absolute power.
religious leaders dominate politics.
power resides with the men.
trade is severely restricted by the government.
14
Which of the following had the most advanced naval technology in the time period 600 to 1450
China
Western Europe
West Africa
India

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