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1
Which describes the influence geography played in the development of Greek society?
Greeks worshipped deities that controlled the land and weather
Greece did not develop a maritime tradition of ships and sailing
separate Greek city-states developed instead of a single state
Greek citizens had to rely on slaves to farm and herd livestock
2
Which kind of government was most heavily influenced by the Athenian system?
anarchy
representative democracy
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
3
The Yellow River is closest to which letter on the map?
A
B
D
C
4
Which is true of the Elizabethan Age?
Only the wealthy could attend plays in London.
Renaissance ideas did not reach England.
The arts thrived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
There were no patrons in England to support the arts.
5
Where did the world's first civilizations develop?
In Antarctica
Deserts
Near oceans
In River valleys
6
Who issued the Edict of Milan, which legally recognized Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Diocletian
Constantine
Paul
Julius Caesar
7
Which best describes Justinian’s Code?
a secret military code used by Justinian’s armies
the code of honor that governed Byzantine soldiers
the tests required of Byzantine government workers
a single, consistent set of laws for the Byzantine Empire
8
Which best describes Timbuktu?
the ancient homeland of the people of Ghana
an ancient farming village in West Africa
a center of Islamic learning in Africa
the city to which African Muslims make their hajj
9
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Italy was isolated from foreign involvement.
Italy was more religious than the rest of Europe.
Italy had political stability, wealth, and trade.
Italy had rulers who were interested in the past.
10
Which occurred following the death of Charlemagne's son?
The empire was divided among Charlemagne's grandsons.
The empire became the country of Germany.
The empire became the country of France.
The empire was taken over by Vikings.
11
Which best describes a classical period in history?
an era of imperial expansion and colonization
an era of great achievement in art, science, religion, philosophy, politics
the time in any culture before written records were kept
a time that predates modern musical forms
12
Which is
not
an invention from the Tang and Song dynasties in China?
magnetic compass
gunpowder
silk
porcelain
13
Which is a characteristic of civilization?
art and literature
an army
government
bronze tools and weapons
14
Why were the people in early farming communities able to do various kinds of work?
people started trading with neighboring communities
improved farming techniques resulted in food surpluses
the changing climate caused people to adapt
people began to domesticate wild animals
15
Which best describes why the Neolithic Revolution was such an important turning point in history?
people began to control their physical environment for the first time
religion emerged as people planted and harvested crops
metals tools allowed strong rulers to conquer new territory
the revolution led to different social roles for males and females
16
How did the Magna Carta put limits on the power of England's monarchy?
It guaranteed people rights that even kings must respect.
It gave common people the right to vote.
It established a republic.
It created the Estates-General.
17
Conflict over who should be the caliph led to the division between Sunnis and Shias in the Islamic world?
False
True
18
Chinese civilization had the most influence on the development of Japanese culture?
True
False
19
What was one of the main factors that helped the Renaissance spread beyond Italy?
the decline of the church
increased trade
new weapons
the plague
20
Which was the result of barbarian invasions of the Western Roman Empire?
a more powerful empire
the end of the Middle Ages
the Crusades
a weakening of Roman law and government
21
Which did Vladimir, prince of Kiev, do to help unify his people?
He ended his war against the Byzantine Empire.
He waged war against the Byzantine Empire.
He converted to Orthodox Christianity.
He converted to Roman Catholicism.
22
Which best explains the importance of the Code of Hammurabi?
the laws made all people equal
the laws let the people choose the ruler
all people could see the laws
the laws provided for a fair trial
23
Which change occurred as a result of the Punic Wars?
Christianity became the predominant religion in Rome.
Mesopotamia and Persia became provinces.
Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean.
Rome became an empire ruled by an emperor.
24
Which was Pope Urban II's goal in calling for the First Crusade in 1095?
opening trade with China
recapturing the Holy Land
converting Muslims to Christianity
sacking the city of Constantinople
25
Who was allowed to participate in Athenian democracy?
wives of citizens
slaves who had been freed
foreign-born residents
men whose fathers had been citizens
26
Which is
not
an achievement made by the Gupta Empire during India's golden age?
a system of numerals
invention of paper
great works of Sanskrit literature
lifelike statues
27
Which best explains the legal reforms of the Ottoman emperor Süleyman?
Reforms allowed religious freedom, with a tax on non-Muslims.
Reforms imposed Islam on all subjects.
Reforms allowed religious freedom for Jews, but not Christians.
Reforms created unlimited religious freedom.
28
Which describes an accomplishment of the Persian Empire?
building a complex road system to aid in communication and control
building the Ishtar Gate and Hanging Gardens of Babylon
opening trade routes to China, India, and Japan
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
29
Which resulted from China’s isolation from the rest of the world?
Demand for Chinese goods fell.
Chinese peasants revolted.
The borders of China shrank.
Development in China fell behind Europe.
30
Which letter identifies the location of the Aztec Empire?
A
C
B
Z
31
Which best describes the change in the East African slave trade after 1500?
Portuguese traders began buying more slaves from the people of East Africa.
The slave trade was outlawed in East Africa after 1500.
English traders began selling East African slaves in India.
The slave trade shrank in East Africa after 1500.
32
Rome is best known for which achievements?
inventing the wheel and creating a form of writing
inventing the telescope and developing bronze
building arches and inventing paper
building domes and inventing concrete
33
Which was a staple crop in Mesoamerica?
wheat
rice
maize
barley
34
Which geographical feature dominates the northern third of the African continent?
savanna
rain forest
desert
grasslands
35
Which was the most important factor in the development of agriculture by Neolithic people?
bronze tools
access to water
long-distance trade
the domestication of animals
36
Which was a key belief or practice in the Aztec religion?
Mankind preserved the order of the universe.
Noblemen sacrificed their first-born sons at the temple.
Subjected peoples could worship their own gods.
Human sacrifice supplied a diet of blood for Aztec gods.
