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1
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
2
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
3
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
4
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
5
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Slavery became important in agricultural production
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
6
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
humanists
feudal lords
bankers
parish priests
7
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
8
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Baghdad
Athens
Moscow
Constantinople
9
What regions were connected by the silk road?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
10
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
11
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Russian
Chinese
Arabic
Persian
12
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Italy
Arabia
China
Spain
13
What year was this picture taken?
2014
2010
2011
2015
14
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Chicago Bears
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Ravens
Miami Dolphins
15
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on mountaintops
on islands
in canyons
in rainforests
16
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Muslims
17
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
calendars
printing
18
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Arizona Diamondbacks
Baltimore Ravens
New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
19
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
civil service
direct democracy
written laws
elected legistatures
20
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Action of Egyptian gods
Events from Roman history
Found in Babylonian legends
Taken from Greek mythology
21
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
22
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Pericles
Pythagoras
Homer
Hippocrates
23
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
Specialization of labor
24
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
cultural decline
economic prosperity
social equality
political conflict
25
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Greek
Roman
Indian
Byzantine
26
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
27
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
28
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Amanda
Judy
Sophia
Norah
29
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
30
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
31
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in sections 1
Plebeians in section 1
Emperor in section 2
32
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Religion
Language
Economy
33
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Zeus
Apollo
Venus
34
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
representative assemblies
religious authorities
elected officials
tribal councils
35
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
Athens
China
Florence
Rome
36
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
37
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Mayan
Egyptian
Persian
Incan
38
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To carry water
39
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
farming
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
manufactured good
40
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddism
41
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
pilgrimages
leaders
prayer
expansion
42
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
43
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
The Church
The Feudal System
44
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
past actions control a persons' destiny
there are many gods and goddesses
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
struggle between good vs. evil
45
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience afterlife
Gods interfere in human lives
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma
46
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
47
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Sumerian bureaucrats
48
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
Survival needs
49
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Athens
Carthage
Corinth
50
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Justinian
51
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Jews
Hindus
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
52
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Vedas
Upanishads
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
53
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Ezma
Elsa
a mongol
Ana
54
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
4
2
1
3
55
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
obeyed the priests
controlled the army