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1
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Byzantine
Persian
British
Mughal
2
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
promoted unity and communication by building roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
3
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
mountain passes
river valleys
dense forests
smooth coastlines
4
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Roman
Ottoman
Mughal
Byzantine
5
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
absolutism
6
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
developed parliamentary governments
reached their height of power at the same time
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
7
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
social change through assimilation
adaptation to the surrounding geography
economic improvement through trade
8
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Mongols invaded
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
9
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
10
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a golden age
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
a poverty-stricken era3
11
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
advances were greater
12
on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
Asia
North America
Africa
13
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
cultural isolation
command economies
distinct social classes
14
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
15
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a theocracy in Iran
military juntas in Latin America
a communist government in China
a parliament in Britain
16
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
converted thousands of people to Christianity
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
produced written records of their extensive travels
17
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
a single cash crop
food to sell in village markets
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
enough food to feed an entire village
18
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural diffusion
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
19
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
invention of writing
20
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
British
Maurya
Persian
Gupta
21
One reason many historians study geography is to
show connections between people and places
explore the value systems of early people
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
22
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
23
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
scientific research
filial piety
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
24
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
engaged in territorial expansion
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
encouraged the spread of independence movements
25
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
26
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
urban planning
social equality
monotheism
27
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were located on major trade routes
were part of the Roman Empire
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
28
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
contained the framework for a communist government
provided a basis for social order
29
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
restrictsocial mobility
represent codes of behavior
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
30
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Mali
Egyptian
Benin
Kush
31
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Twelve Tables of the Romans
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
32
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
33
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
reform their political systems
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
seek new trade routes to East Asia
34
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society2
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
35
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
village dwellers3
guild members
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers .
36
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
provided structure for society
established totalitarian governments
37
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
38
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
archaeologist
sociologist
psychologist
economist
39
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
40
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
Birth
individual achievement
geographic location
41
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
find land for farming and grazing
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
42
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
43
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic
New sources of energy became available
Populations declined
Food supplies became more reliable
44
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
absolute monarchies
extensive trade with the Persians
45
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
filial piety
nirvana
reincarnation
prayer
46
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Byzantines
Mongols
Muslims
47
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
levation
capital cities
topography
48
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
one system of government for the entire region
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
economies that did not rely on trade
49
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
50
Which document is an example of a primary source?
novel on the Age of Exploration
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
a textbook on Russian history
the diary of a WW I soldier
51
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
gunpowder
4. an effective legal system
52
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
irregular coastline
abundant mineral resources
navigable rivers
tropical rain forests
53
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
Societies became nomadic.
Food production declined.
54
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
55
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
anthropologis
economist
archaeologist
sociologist
56
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
universal education
religious differences
political harmony
favorable geography
57
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
fasting and prayer
rigid class structure
reincarnation
monotheism
58
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
59
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
desertification
60
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
impact of geography on cultural development
development of traditional government
effect of artistic expression on religion
role of education in the ancient world
61
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
benefits of modern civilizations
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
62
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
innovations introduced in Renaissance
63
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
describe secularism
provide codes of behavior
1. promote polytheism
establish gender equality
64
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Large deserts have led to isolation
65
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
66
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
belief in the reincarnation of souls
belief in one God
deep reverence and respect for nature
67
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
entered a period of chaos and disorder
came under the control of the Muslims
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republic form of government
68
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
major discoveries in mathematics and science
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
69
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
stressed the power of human reason
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
70
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
recorded history
71
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
provides plans for exploration of new territory
flourishes best in traditional societies
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
72
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Egypt and Greeck
China and the Roman Empire
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Korea and Japan
73
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Arabian Sea
Congo River Basin
Great Rift Valley
Sahara Desert
74
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
cartography
anthropology
political science
economy
75
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
adoption of a feudal system3
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
76
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
77
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally2
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
78
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
manor became the center of economic activity3
major language of the people became Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
79
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
80
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
artistic and intellectual achievement
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
major industrial development
81
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how economic events influence history3
how people influence governmental decisions
how location influences the way people live
82
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
command economies
83
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
Buddhism and Shintoism
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism and animism
capitalism and shintoism
84
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
command economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
85
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
The climate created obstacles to success
Deserts made invasion possible
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.