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1
"We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few." Is a quote from who?
Pythagoras
Pericles
Homer
Hippocrates
2
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
pilgrimmage
prayer
expansion
leaders
3
Which statement best desribes the migration of early humans?
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
People searched for new sources of food
4
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on
shipping and trade
agricultural production
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
5
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in
Spain
Italy
China
Arabia
6
This quotation, "You only lose what you cling to." -Siddhartha Gautama, best represents the religious views of
Jews
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
7
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
8
During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Arabic
Chinese
Persian
Russian
9
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built
in rainforests
on islands
in canyons
on mountaintops
10
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine Culture?
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
Music
11
Emperor Constantine influencced the traditions of Western civilization by
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
12
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediteranean region?
Athens
Carthage
Corinth
Alexandria
13
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
14
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
they are taken from greek mythology
they are found in Babylonian legends
they are events from Roman history
they are actions of egyptian gods
15
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Religion
Geography
Economy
16
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
3
1
4
2
17
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the
Red Sea Coast
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
largest European cities
18
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
19
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by
humanists
bankers
feudal lords
parish priests
20
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Development of Agriculture
Use of Pottery
Invention of written language
Specialization of Labor
21
Which God kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Apollo
Venus
Zeus
22
Social Structure in the Roman Republic: Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Plebians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
23
This quotation describes the
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
24
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
25
-Belief in monotheism & -Jesus as Son and incarnation of God
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
Zoroastrians
26
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
27
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
28
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The Church
The feudal system
29
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
30
The defining characteristics of polytheistic religions is the idea that-
past actions control the densities of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
31
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of
Buddhism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
32
This sequence of events was caused by the
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
33
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean Basin
34
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by
Increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
Expanding the distribution of new ideas
35
Which of these best completes the Venn Diagram?
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Vedas
36
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
representative assemblies
religious authorities
tribal councils
elected officials
37
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife
People must respect nature spirits
The gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on Karma
38
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he
controlled the army
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
39
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Egyptian
Mayan
Incan
40
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic Traders
Sumerian Bureaucrats
Roman Soldiers
Egyptian Pharoahs
41
Which factor has the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Tribal Treaties
Survival Needs
Religious Beliefs
Mineral Deposits
42
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread
cultural decline
social equality
economic prosperity
political conflict
43
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted Services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
44
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from
Mongol hordes
trade routes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
45
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
Baghdad
46
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil Service
Elected legislatures
Direct Democracy
Written laws
47
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of
printing
calendars
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
48
St. Basil's Cathedral- Moscow: Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Byzantine
Indian
Greek
Roman
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What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To carry water
To defend a city