WORLD HISTORY I (30 Questions)

Question 1

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?

Accepted Answer

They are taken from Greek mythology

Question 2

The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -

Accepted Answer

there are many gods and goddesses in existence

Question 3

Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?

Accepted Answer

Survival needs

Question 4

Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?

Accepted Answer

Mosaics

Question 5

Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Establishment of trade with Timbuktu

Question 6

Which empire is associated with this river system?

Accepted Answer

Gupta Empire

Question 7

Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?

Accepted Answer

Constantinople

Question 8

Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?

Accepted Answer

Justinian

Question 9

Which belief is associated with Shintoism?

Accepted Answer

People must respect nature spirits

Question 10

This is a quotation from -

Accepted Answer

Pericles

Question 11

The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the -

Accepted Answer

Trans-Saharan trade routes

Question 12

This sequence of events was caused by the -

Accepted Answer

Bubonic Plague

Question 13

This quotation best represents the religious views of -

Accepted Answer

Buddhists

Question 14

How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic&social structures of the Roman Republic?

Accepted Answer

Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production

Question 15

Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -

Accepted Answer

Taoism

Question 16

Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?

Accepted Answer

Byzantine

Question 17

These statements describe characteristics of the early -

Accepted Answer

Christians

Question 18

Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Lived on the Arabian Peninsula

Question 19

Which of these best completes this diagram?

Accepted Answer

Ten Commandments

Question 20

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -

Accepted Answer

legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire

Question 21

What was the purpose of this structure?

Accepted Answer

To carry water

Question 22

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 23

Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?

Accepted Answer

Carthage

Question 24

During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?

Accepted Answer

Development of agriculture

Question 25

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -

Accepted Answer

governed as a just ruler

Question 26

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

The Church

Question 27

Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Islamic traders

Question 28

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

Accepted Answer

Apollo

Question 29

The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-

Accepted Answer

leaders

Question 30

Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Headed by the Pope

WORLD HISTORY I (30 Questions)

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WORLD HISTORY I (30 Questions)

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