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1
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
2
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
feudal kingdoms
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
trade routes
3
This quotation describes the -
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
4
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 native lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
5
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
6
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference in opinion concerning-
pilgrimages
prayer
expansion
leaders
7
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharaohs
8
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
9
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
The feudal system
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
10
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
11
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Egyptian
Mayan
Incan
12
The Great Wall of China was built to -
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
protect China from invaders
provide a trade route across Asia
13
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the developments of -
calendars
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
printing
14
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods
They are events from Roman history
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are taken from Greek mythology
15
These statements describe characteristics of the early-
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Muslims
16
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Judaism
17
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
elected officials
representative assemblies
religious authorities
tribal councils
18
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
19
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
Nomads in West Africa
20
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
conquered new territories
21
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
Spain
Italy
Arabia
China
22
This is a quotation from-
Pericles
Hippocrates
Pythagorus
Homer
23
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Rain forests in Central Mexico
Deserts in Mexico
24
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 teachings of the Catholic Church
25
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structure of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
26
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
27
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were buit-
in rainforests
on islands
on mountaintops
in canyons
28
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
social equality
political conflict
economic prosperity
cultural decline
29
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
30
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Athens
Alexandria
Carthage
31
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
32
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Greek
Roman
Byzantine
33
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
34
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
1
4
2
3
35
In the Middle Ages many Greek & Roman classics were saved because they'd been translated into-
Arabic
Russian
Persian
Chinese
36
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settle communities?
Specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
Use of pottery
37
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Venus
Zeus
Apollo
38
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People must respect nature spirits
The gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People will experience an afterlife
39
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
40
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Athens
Constaintinople
Baghdad
41
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by-
humanists
bankers
parish priests
feudal lords
42
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To carry water
43
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
44
This sequence of events was caused by the-
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
45
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
manufactured goods
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
46
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Language
47
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
48
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Civil service
Direct democracy
49
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tables
Vedas
Upanishads
Ten Commandments
50
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1