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1
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
2
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Mayan
Egyptian
Persian
3
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia.
Headed by the Pope.
Conducted services in Greek.
Centered in Mecca.
4
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Religion
Geography
Language
Economy
5
During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into--
Russian.
Arabic.
Persian.
Chinese.
6
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread--
economic prosperity.
social equality.
political conflict.
cultural decline.
7
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
8
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
9
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Religious conflict made people leave disputed lands.
10
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
11
Which city served as the capital of three different empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
Baghdad
12
These statements describe characteristic of the early--
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Muslims
Christians
13
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
14
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
Greek
15
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from--
Germanic invaders.
feudal kingdoms.
Mongol hordes.
trade routes.
16
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion.
To carry water.
To defend a city.
To make travel easier.
17
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he--
governed as a just ruler.
conquered new territories.
controlled the army.
obeyed the priests.
18
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on--
lumber and minerals.
agricultural production.
manufactured goods.
shipping and trade.
19
This quotation best represents the religious views of--
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Jews
Hindus
20
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
1
3
4
21
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia.
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula.
Nomads in West Africa.
Sea traders from South Asia.
22
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
Reincarnation depends on karma.
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits.
People will experience an afterlife.
23
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin.
East Africa and Southeast Asia.
Western Europe and East Africa.
24
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built--
in rainforests.
in canyons.
on mountaintops.
on islands.
25
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of--
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
26
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning--
expanision.
leaders.
pilgrimages.
prayer.
27
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Venus
Apollo
Juno
28
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that--
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil.
there are many gods and goddesses in existence.
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth.
past actions control the destiny of each person.
29
Who is quoted: "[W]e are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few."
Pythagoras
Homer
Hippocrates
Pericles
30
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tablets
Upanishads
Vedas
31
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in--
Italy
China
Spain
Arabia
32
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Roman universities
The Church
Merchant guilds
33
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
34
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico.
Woodlands of North America.
Mountains of Brazil.
Rainforests in Central America.
35
Which city was a obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
Carthage
36
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
Use of pottery
37
This sequence of events was caused by the--
beginning of the Crusades.
fall of the Roman Empire.
Hundred Years' War.
Bubonic Plague.
38
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Civil service
Elected legislatures
Written laws
39
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by--
religious authorities.
representative assemblies.
elected officals.
tribal councils.
40
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the--
Trans-Saharan trade routes.
Red Sea coast.
Mediterranean Sea.
largest European cities.
41
The Mayan and Aztec civilization advanced the development of--
printing.
manufacturing goods.
calendars.
ocean navigation.
42
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
43
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society.
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church.
increasing the use of new accounting practices.
expanding the distribution of new ideas.
44
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by--
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East.
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire.
codifying Roman law in the Middle East.
Unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
45
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by--
humanists.
feudal lords.
parish priests.
bankers.
46
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu.
Relocation of capital to Baghdad.
Conquest of Jerusalem.
Conquest of Damascus.
47
This quotation describes the--
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours.
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions.
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy lands.
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem.
48
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Plebeians in section 1
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
49
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws today?
Constantine
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
