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1
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republic form of government
came under the control of the Muslims
entered a period of chaos and disorder
2
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
animism
Hinduism
Judaism
3
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
4
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
developed parliamentary governments
reached their height of power at the same time
declined because of corruption in government
5
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
stressed the importance of the individual
contained the framework for a communist government
established a basic structure for military rule
provided a basis for social order
6
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
7
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in one God
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
deep reverence and respect for nature
8
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
oral traditions
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
9
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
command economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
10
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
major language of the people became Latin
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
manor became the center of economic activity3
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
11
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
12
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
provided structure for society
established totalitarian governments
developed concepts of natural rights
13
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
irregular coastline
abundant mineral resources
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
14
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
expansion of equal rights
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
construction of the pyramids
15
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic
Populations declined
New sources of energy became available
Food supplies became more reliable
16
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
17
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
rigid class structure
reincarnation
monotheism
fasting and prayer
18
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
smooth coastlines
dense forests
mountain passes
river valleys
19
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
absolutism
20
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Mali
Kush
Benin
Egyptian
21
Which document is an example of a primary source?
novel on the Age of Exploration
the diary of a WW I soldier
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
a textbook on Russian history
22
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrictsocial mobility
represent codes of behavior
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
23
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
food to sell in village markets
a single cash crop
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
enough food to feed an entire village
24
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
25
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
levation
capital cities
type of climate
topography
26
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
economist
sociologist
archaeologist
psychologist
27
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
28
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
prayer
nirvana
reincarnation
filial piety
29
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
provide codes of behavior
1. promote polytheism
establish gender equality
describe secularism
30
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
sale of slaves to Europeans
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
31
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
32
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers .
guild members
village dwellers3
33
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
34
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
provides plans for exploration of new territory
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
is determined by genetics
flourishes best in traditional societies
35
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
scientific research
filial piety
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
36
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
Birth
individual achievement
geographic location
37
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
Buddhism and Shintoism
capitalism and shintoism
mercantilism and animism
imperialism and militarism
38
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
economy
political science
cartography
anthropology
39
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
40
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
China and the Roman Empire
Korea and Japan
Egypt and Greeck
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
41
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Sahara Desert
Congo River Basin
Arabian Sea
Great Rift Valley
42
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
43
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
44
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
economist
archaeologist
anthropologis
sociologist
45
on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
46
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
47
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
converted thousands of people to Christianity
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
produced written records of their extensive travels
48
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
49
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
benefits of modern civilizations
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
50
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a communist government in China
a parliament in Britain
military juntas in Latin America
a theocracy in Iran
51
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
economic poverty and political upheaval
artistic and intellectual achievement
major industrial development
intense nationalism
52
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
social change through assimilation
destruction of the environment
economic improvement through trade
adaptation to the surrounding geography
53
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Societies became nomadic.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
Food production declined.
54
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Mughal
Roman
Byzantine
55
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Byzantines
Vikings
Muslims
Mongols
56
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
major discoveries in mathematics and science
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
57
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were located on major trade routes
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
were part of the Roman Empire
58
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally2
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
59
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
engaged in territorial expansion
encouraged the spread of independence movements
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
60
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
61
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
distinct social classes
command economies
stable governments
cultural isolation
62
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
seek new trade routes to East Asia
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
reform their political systems
63
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
British
Maurya
Persian
Gupta
64
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
65
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
ethnocentrism
self-sufficiency
cultural diffusion
desertification
66
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system3
67
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
Deserts made invasion possible
The climate created obstacles to success
68
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
seek religious freedom
find land for farming and grazing
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
69
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
70
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
advances were greater
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
71
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
role of education in the ancient world
development of traditional government
effect of artistic expression on religion
impact of geography on cultural development
72
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
73
One reason many historians study geography is to
help predict changes in government
show connections between people and places
tell when events took place
explore the value systems of early people
74
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history3
how people influence governmental decisions
75
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
economies that did not rely on trade
one system of government for the entire region
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
76
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural isolation
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
self sufficiency
77
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
encouraged democratic ideals
developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
established free-market economies
78
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
urban planning
monotheism
social equality
79
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
absolute monarchies
80
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a golden age
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
a poverty-stricken era3
81
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
religious differences
favorable geography
political harmony
universal education
82
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
climate and geography favored agriculture
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
83
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
stable governments
command economies
84
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
gunpowder
4. an effective legal system
85
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Mughal
Persian
Byzantine
British