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