What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?

an exchange of land for services

Though Mongols conquered large portions of Asia, describe a positive result of this nomadic empire, they___

brought a period of peace and stability

The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that_____

The emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular

Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?

decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

The most important reason Emperor Justinian might have ordered the building of the Hagia Sophia was to

demonstrate his love for his wife, Thedora

The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?

The high cost of defending the empire

The rise of Florence as one of the leading cities in Europe from the 1400s to 1800s can be attributed to its

Economic growth and political stability

Which of the following was an important principle of Roman law?

A person is innocent until proven guilty

Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic leaders?

His findings went against church teachings

Which of the following promoted artistic growth in the Renaissance?

The patronage of wealthy merchants

Which of the following is TRUE of both Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia?

Both had polytheistic religions

How were feudalism and the Manor system related?

Feudalism was the social order, and the manor system was economic

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

Preservation of Greek and Roman culture

All of the following were characteristics of Athens' direct democracy EXCEPT

leaders chosen by the aristocracy

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that_____

Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of family or society

Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?

observation and experimentation

One way people benefited from the conquests of Alexander the Great was that____

He increased cultural and economic connections

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1
The nomadic group that formed the largest continuous land empire in world history was the ____
Huns
Clevians
Mongols
Romans
2
What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
a representative government
protection of individual rights
an exchange of land for services
economic equality for all
3
Though Mongols conquered large portions of Asia, describe a positive result of this nomadic empire, they___
caused war and famine
brought a period of peace and stability
caused war and disease
caused war
4
The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that_____
The emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.
One could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it
God favored China over all other countries
The ruler of China would be the head of the church
5
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
it led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek
Gutenberg used his wealth to support artist
it led to the development of public libraries
6
Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
posting of the 95 Theses
decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
sale of indulgences
end of religious warfare
7
The most important reason Emperor Justinian might have ordered the building of the Hagia Sophia was to
show the Islamic world the power and might of Christianity
demonstrate his love for his wife, Thedora
show the Germanic world that the Eastern Roman empire was strong
solidify his power and show his commitment to Christianity
8
The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?
The high cost of defending the empire
Uprisings by Etruscans
Civil wars begun by Christian zealots
The prolonged nature of the Peloponnesian War
9
The rise of Florence as one of the leading cities in Europe from the 1400s to 1800s can be attributed to its
Position as the center of the Catholic Church
Policies of military conquest of surrounding areas
Economic growth and political stability
Exploration to the New World and establishment of colonies
10
Who is the founder of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Allah
Justinian
Jesus
Abraham
11
Which of the following was an important principle of Roman law?
Property could not be seized without just cause
All citizens have the right to freedom of speech
All citizens have the right to freedom of religion
A person is innocent until proven guilty
12
Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic leaders?
His findings led him to rebel against Cardinals
His findings were hard to read
His findings supported Aristotle
His findings went against church teachings
13
After the Crusades and the fall of Constantinople, what happened to the Hagia Sophia?
It remained a church
It became a mosque
It became the Sistine Chapel
It became the Taj Mahal
14
Which of the following promoted artistic growth in the Renaissance?
The "artistic tax" by which part of every salary was used
The patronage of wealthy merchants
Universal education
The ability of the average person to afford art
15
Which religion or belief system is most closely associated with the social class system
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
16
Which of the following is TRUE of both Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia?
Both had polytheistic religions
Both were politically organized into city-states
Neither had a written language
Both had to cope with very rainy climates
17
How were feudalism and the Manor system related?
Feudalism applied only to lords
Feudalism involved only war, and the manor was about peace
Feudalism was the social order, and the manor system was economic
The laws of feudalism were set by the king
18
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
Reunification of eastern and western Christendom
Adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Spread of humanism and secularism across Europe
19
In Ancient Egypt the ____ was both the head of government and religious life
General
Emperor
Pharaoh
Pope
20
In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching appealed especially to
the poor and oppressed
Wealthy merchants
many Roman emperors
Hellenistic philosophers
21
All of the following were characteristics of Athens' direct democracy EXCEPT
leaders chosen by the aristocracy
laws directly proposed and voted on by citizens
an executive branch
political power limited to citizens
22
What religion is not only practiced today, but also served as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?
Taoism
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
23
All of the following are examples of Roman technological expertise EXCEPT
Concrete
Marble
Arches
Aqueducts
24
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that_____
Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of family or society
Salvation could be attained by prayer, meditation, and good deeds
Individual goals should be placed ahead of the needs of the group
Equality should exist between all members of society
25
Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?
technology and religion
observation and experimentation
scarcity and interdependence
social stability and political correctness
26
One way people benefited from the conquests of Alexander the Great was that____
The Greek language developed an alphabet
He introduced the idea of a Greek concept of religion
The Greek Olympics became more closely tied to Greek religion.
He increased cultural and economic connections

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