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Extended families and limited social mobility are characteristics of
constitutional monarchies
polytheistic religions
socialist economies
traditional societies
2
Chinese call their land “the middle kingdom” & called foreigner barbarian. This statement shows
the adoption of the “mandate of heaven” policy
an attitude of ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion between China and its neighbors
the importance of East Asia in world history
3
Which best defines the term culture?
acceptance by one group of another ethnic group’s customs
the interaction of peoples
the total learned heritage of a people
4
Which was a characteristic of feudalism
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
Unified nation courts were developed.
A bureaucracy of civil servants provided government.
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government
5
Before towns and cities can develop in a civilization, the civilization needs to establish
a democratic government
an educational system
an agricultural surplus
a writing system
6
Quote from the teachings of Confucius similar to the Golden Rule from Judeo Christian teachings
a father or mother is alive, a son should not travel far
“If a ruler is upright, all will go well without orders.”
“By nature, men are pretty much alike.”
“Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.”
7
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
overseas trade routes
early belief systems
river valley civilizations
burial sites of ancient rulers
8
During the Pax Romana, Rome
reached its peak of cultural development and prosperity
adopted a feudal form of government
created the world’s first constitutional monarchy
fell into chaos and disorder
9
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram
encomienda
manorialism
apartheid
caste
10
Which is most characteristic of a society having a caste system?
lack of strong cultural traditions
slow rate of population growth
limited opportunities for social mobility
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
11
Deserts, mountains and tropical rainforests have affected the history of many regions by
increasing social mobility
isolating peoples and cultures
encouraging foreign invasions
promoting political reform
12
● Showing respect for elders ● Maintaining family honor ● Honoring all elders
hajj
filial piety
nirvana
animism
13
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
people are born into a specific caste
followers must fast during Ramadan
people can overcome their desires by following 8 Fold Path
believers must follow the ten commandments
14
long-term contributions of Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily founded in the area of
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
15
The city of Jerusalem is important because it
is a major port for Israel
religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
become the center of industrial dev. for Palestinian Arabs
serves as the financial center of the Middle East
16
Under feudalism, vassals and lords observed chivalry, a code that guided
theological learning
marriage rites
agricultural production cycles
ethical behavior and loyalties
17
Hammurabi’s Code & the Twelve Tables were significant to r societies because they established
rules of behavior
official religions
democratic governments
economic systems
18
During the Roman Empire, a system of law developed that
abolished slavery shortly after the death of Christ
gave women equal rights with men
allowed judges to write their own laws
considered the accused innocent until proven guilty
19
Discoveries by the Leakeys and other archaeologists have provided evidence that
river valleys hindered cultural development
early humans lived in eastern Africa
early humans failed to invent tools
humans have existed for only 1,000 years
20
Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, and China
monotheistic religion
written forms of communication
influence of European cultures
nomadic lifestyle
21
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the establishment of permanent settlements
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
22
In Chinese culture, which philosophy had greatest influence on development of social order
Taoism
Marxism
Confucianism
Shintoism
23
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Shinto
24
One effect mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
separate, independent city states
absolute monarchies
extensive trade with the Persians
belief in one God
25
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
collapse of a strong central government
increase of trade with the Mongols
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
rivalry between the colonial empires
26
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most loosely associated with which religion?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Animism
27
An immediate result of the fall of Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
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people lived in deserts, mountains, river valley along coastlines on islands. This shows peopl
organize similar forms of government
prefer to live in isolated areas
develop a common language
adapt to their surroundings
