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1
Followers of Confucianism are known for worshiping...
ancestors
goddesses
fire
nature
2
Which areas were most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism?
Coastal towns of China
Indian subcontinent
Japan
Arabian Peninsula
3
These photos of historical structures show that...
the ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the Chinese
religion was not considered important in ancient societies
ancient societies needed large buildings to store food
ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques
4
This
Lifestyle change
during
Neolithic Revolution
contributed to
development of cities.
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from hunting to farming
5
How did practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
6
Christianity & Buddhism
were
appealing
to people in
Europe and Asia
because...
both elevated women to a higher class
both stressed obedience to the government
both offered freedom to slaves
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
7
Developed by an ancient civilization & later used by classical civilization for their law codes
Egyptian Justice Code
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
Justinian's Code
8
Eastern philosophy contributed to classical civilization during the Han Dynasty...
Sikhism
Stoicism
Confucianism
Shintoism
9
Describes how the development of
farming
affected river valley civilizations...
farming became the only way to make a living
state ownership of common lands became popular
Farming required the damming of rivers
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
10
Development of early river valley civilizations was most dependent on...
smooth coastlines of the river valleys
high mountains of the river valleys
fertile soils of the river valleys
vast deserts of the river valleys
11
Empire ruled by
satraps
, used a
standardized monetary system
, & had a
Royal Road
...
Kush
Assyrian
Persian
Egyptian
12
This statement describes the
political philosophy
of
Niccolo
Machiavelli.
The best government is no government.
All people are created equal.
The ends justify the means.
Majority rules in all things.
13
Major contribution
to classical civilizations from
ancient Jewish tribes
...
secularism
polytheism
monotheism
unitheism
14
What political system was valued by people of the civilization under Pericles?
autocracy
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
15
Considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements...
let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
united nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia to form vast empire.
16
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and...
religion
education
law
war
17
Emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influenced the Christian Church by making it...
encouraged voyages of exploration.
published the Bible in the vernacular.
adopted Latin as the official language.
serve as the unifying power in society.
18
How was
Silk Road trade
similar to
Gold-Salt trade
in Africa?
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
It included slaves as products for trade.
19
What contributed most to the
spread of Reformation ideas
?
printing press
foreign invasion
compass
trade
20
The
Justinian Code
had the most lasting impact on...
taxation
religion
war
law
21
How did the
Great Schism
contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
Allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
Greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
Placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
22
Invention of the Song Dynasty that increased the spread of learning...
Printing techniques
Philosophy
social interaction
Neo-Confucianism
23
Early development allowed people to keep records & express themselves creatively...
a library collection
a harvest calendar
a government structure
a writing system
24
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
grain cultivation
fallow fields
floating gardens
terrace planting
25
Works of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, & scientists played great role in starting the:
Crusades
Reformation
Renaissance
Reconquista
26
Complete the Neolithic Era: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses,...
religions
serfs
trade
empires
27
What does this graphic tell us about ancient Egyptian society?
women and men had equal status in ancient Egypt
social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt
the social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical
religion was not very important in ancient Egypt
28
Term archaeologists use for the human-made items...
Fossils
Artifacts
Cultures
Artisans
29
Technological innovation introduced by
ancient Romans
...
compass
gunpowder
aqueduct
telescope
30
What belief was shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
asceticism
caste system
reincarnation
no gods
31
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this:
Three Classics
Classical Truths
Vision of Righteousness
Mandate of Heaven
32
Trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire because...
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Mongol leaders protected trade routes for safety & taxation.
33
Major
political effect
on Europe
of the Reformation
...
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
34
Humanism influences Renaissance art & scholarship by a return to...
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
35
King's leadership during the Hundred Years’ War influenced people of France & England by...
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
It created an era of technological creativity.
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
36
External factor that contributed to decline of both Han China & the Roman Empire...
decentralization of government
lack of a strong military
threat of nomadic groups
lack of a common language
37
Humanists
differed from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance because
they focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life
they focused primarily on the importance of the individual
they rejected Christian teachings and values
they rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture
38
Both the Han dynasty & Roman Empire...
promoted rule of law & treated social classes equally
controlled large areas surrounding the Indian Ocean
Governments where ordinary citizens held most of the power
Built extensive road/travel systems to unify their citizens
39
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Rome...Crusade
Normandy...Dark Ages
King John...Roman Empire
Rome...Dark Ages
40
Republican Rome functioned as an
oligarchy
. Therefore, power rested with a...
small group of citizens
large group of women
religious leader
military leader
41
This building's architecture is from which ancient civilization?
Roman
Greek
Babylonian
Assyrian
42
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
growth of a middle class
decline in papal prestige
all of the above
increased trade
43
This slave trade covered a larger area but was smaller compared to the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Virginia Slave Trade
Arabic Slave Trade
Mongol Slave Trade
Chinese Slave Trade
44
Practice that was the defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe:
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
45
Used force & torture to rid Catholic Church of what it considered false belief or heresy...
The Diet of Worms
The Consistory of Geneva
The Reign of Terror
the Court of the Inquisition
46
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT for...
art/architecture
language
philosophy
Christian religion
47
What was true about the Black Death during the 14th century?
First known plague in human history
It affected large proportion of European population.
Spread by mosquitoes in hot climates.
effect on trade was minimal
48
Ancient Egypt
was a
theocracy
because...
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
49
Was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations.
division of labor
metalworking
irrigation
road building
50
What ways were feudal systems in Europe similar to the caste system in India?
both systems were based on the idea of inalienable rights
both systems provided structure for their civilization
both systems allowed for a high degree of social mobility
both systems established totalitarian governments
