According to professor Jared Diamond, the reason some areas of the world would be considered "Geographically Lucky?

Some areas have animals and plants to domesticate allowing them to develop

In some countries, Sharia Law has been very controversial because...

It's been used to justify harsh punishments such as stoning and amputations

As shown on this map, the second big change that Emperor Constantine made to the Roman empire was...

Moving the capital of Rome to Constantinople.

Which of the following was an important change made by the Roman emperor Constantine in A.D. 313?

He granted religious toleration to Christians, ending persecution.

Which quote from the news article above, would help us explain why civilizations were able to thrive in ancient India?

“Seasonal monsoon rains, a lifeline for farmers across South Asia..”

The strongest reason for the sudden growth of cities in areas where hunting and gathering previously had been practiced?

the food surpluses caused by farming.

In Rome, the purpose of the position of “Dictator” was to...

Provide a single leader during times of crisis.

Which of the following is the best explanation for why a surplus of food is the key to any civilization forming?

Food surplus means not everyone has to farm, so some people can specialize.

During the Roman Republic, the 12 tables were important because...

Romans hold leaders accountable, defend themselves from false accusations.

The map/image above would most likely help us explain....

reasons why the Plebeian class in Rome began to struggle economically.

Julius Caesar’s enemies felt he was a threat to Rome because...

they feared he planned to make himself emperor of Rome, ending the Republic

On the map above, the purple spots most likely show the location of...

main ports and trade cities on the Roman roads.

Which of the following gives the most likely reason why Islam was able to spread very rapidly over such a large area?

There were well established trade routes around its starting point.

The images above show...

the dividing of the Roman empire in order to better manage its problems.

Which of the following best describes the policy of "Bread and Circuses" that was adopted by various Roman emperors.

Policy that tried to distract the Roman people from gov't corruption.

Early on, Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?

Who could be a Caliph, or leader of the Muslims.

The monotheistic religions are...

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Of the maps above, the yellow shading is _____________ and the orange spots are __________________.

Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 AD/CE

Which of the following best describes the "Pax Romana"?

Period during which the Roman Empire flourished due to safety and trade.

After dividing the Roman Empire into the eastern and western empire, Emperor Diocletian chose...

the eastern half because it was the wealthiest and the end of the silk road

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1
According to professor Jared Diamond, the reason some areas of the world would be considered "Geographically Lucky?
Some areas have animals and plants to domesticate allowing them to develop
Some areas were isolated from other countries, preventing disease and war.
White countries had geo. luck, so they had more than non-white countries.
Certain areas of the world have the 8 characteristics of civilization.
2
In this religion, the call to prayer is done in most major cities ____ times ______
5 times per day
3 times per month
4 times per year
2 time per day
3
One of the Five Pillars, the hajj, is
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Pagan
4
In some countries, Sharia Law has been very controversial because...
It forbids young boys from going to school or driving.
It's been used to justify harsh punishments such as stoning and amputations
It requires Jewish men to stay in the home and care for the family.
It allows Muslim women more freedom of expression in public.
5
Match the religion to the key religious text The Old and New Testaments
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
6
This statement, while important to several world religions, is primarily a summary of the history and beliefs of...
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Pagan
7
The map above shows two colors, which indicate areas of influence by _____ and ______.
Muslims and Jews
Shiites and Hindus
Sunnis and Shiites
Catholics and Protestants
8
As shown on this map, the second big change that Emperor Constantine made to the Roman empire was...
Bringing India under Roman control.
Dividing the empire into the eastern and western empires.
Conquering all lands around the Mediterranean Sea.
Moving the capital of Rome to Constantinople.
9
Religions with only one god are described as...
monotheistic
pagan
Jewish
polytheistic
10
Which of the following was an important change made by the Roman emperor Constantine in A.D. 313?
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
He brought back the republic to help end political violence.
He granted religious toleration to Christians, ending persecution.
11
Which quote from the news article above, would help us explain why civilizations were able to thrive in ancient India?
“but officials say this year's flooding is the worst in several years..”
“typically cause loss of life every year between July and September..”
"Many flood survivors have lost everything: their homes, their possessions"
“Seasonal monsoon rains, a lifeline for farmers across South Asia..”
12
The strongest reason for the sudden growth of cities in areas where hunting and gathering previously had been practiced?
the creation of governments.
the shift to a pastoral nomadic way of life.
a money system caused by a grain surplus
the food surpluses caused by farming.
13
In Rome, the purpose of the position of “Dictator” was to...
Provide a single leader during times of crisis.
seize control of the government by force in order to gain power.
provide a representative for the plebeian class in the Senate.
provide a veto check on the power of the Patrician class Consuls.
14
The map above describes two different phases/periods in the spread of which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Pagan
Judaism
15
Which of the following is the best explanation for why a surplus of food is the key to any civilization forming?
Food surplus encourages people to avoid trade.
Food surplus requires participation in farming to feed the civilization.
Food surplus allows more people to move around looking for animals and nuts
Food surplus means not everyone has to farm, so some people can specialize.
16
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Islam
32 C.E.
632 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
17
During the Roman Republic, the 12 tables were important because...
Judges could point out that Roman laws were known so they should be obeyed.
The laws could be manipulated by the Patrician class to hurt the Plebeians.
Romans hold leaders accountable, defend themselves from false accusations.
Plebeians could work to veto any of the laws they felt were helpful to them
18
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Rome
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
19
Key People: an ambitious leader of Egypt who manipulated two powerful Roman leaders to help solidify control of Egypt.
Nero
Cleopatra
Cincinnatus
Octavian
20
The map above, and the Pax Romana helped with the spread of?
Judaism
Christianity
Pagan
Islam
21
The map/image above would most likely help us explain....
reasons why the Plebeian class in Rome began to struggle economically.
ways in which Rome and Sparta were very similar.
the sources of wealth for the Roman Plebeian class.
how the tax system was set up in the Roman republic.
22
Map C indicates that this religion ‘lost’some territory in Europe as a result of...
Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Wars with Judaism
The Diaspora of the Jews
Wars with Christianity
23
Julius Caesar’s enemies felt he was a threat to Rome because...
they were angry with him for his military failures to conquer Gaul.
they feared he planned to make himself emperor of Rome, ending the Republic
they were fearful when he disbanded his army that he might endanger Rome.
they were opposed to expansionism policy and his refusal to help the poor.
24
Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations to our own were found in the areas of...
business and economic policy
government and law
religious doctrine and ceremonies
military technology and tactics
25
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Jerusalem and the land of Canaan (their Promised Land)
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
26
On the map above, the purple spots most likely show the location of...
Jewish synagogues built during the first diaspora
large church buildings constructed by the apostle Peter
main ports and trade cities on the Roman roads.
places visited by Jesus in his lifetime
27
Match the religion with a key belief: Heaven and Hell and a messiah, or ‘Son of God’ has come to save his people.
Judaism
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
28
Latin for "I forbid", this is the power to reject a proposed law. The U.S. President has this power.
Consul
Senate
Veto
Patrician
29
The photo above shows a call to prayer in which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Pagan
30
Which of the following gives the most likely reason why Islam was able to spread very rapidly over such a large area?
There were well established trade routes around its starting point.
It was made the official religion of the Roman empire.
It would have radically changed existing religions there.
Judaism had not begun at this time and so there was no competition.
31
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem
Christianity
Islam
Pagan
Judaism
32
The route shown above was known as...
Silk Road
The Trans-Saharan route
Trade Road
Transcontinental Railroad
33
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Muhammad
Christianity
Judaism
Pagan
Islam
34
The images above show...
the dividing of the Roman empire in order to better manage its problems.
the invasion of the Roman empire by two Germanic kings.
spread of Greek ideas throughout the civilizations of N. Africa and Europe.
expansion of the Roman Rep. into an empire surrounding the Mediterranean.
35
Match the religion with a key belief: Chosen people of Yahweh, follow the ten commandments, waiting for their Messiah.
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
36
Which of the following best describes the policy of "Bread and Circuses" that was adopted by various Roman emperors.
Policy that tried to distract the Roman people from gov't corruption.
An attempt to win over foreign leaders through entertainment.
An attempt to execute corrupt leaders and traitors to the empire.
Policy aimed at ridding the empire of mercenaries and foreign influence.
37
Match the religion to the key religious text The Torah and Talmud
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
38
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Nile River Valley Civilization?
B
D
A
C
39
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Huang He River Valley Civilization?
D
C
A
B
40
Early on, Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?
When the month of Ramadan should be celebrated.
How many times to pray each day.
The amount of charity was required.
Who could be a Caliph, or leader of the Muslims.
41
Form of government practiced by ancient Athens, in which the people gather to debate the day to day affairs of the gov't
Direct Democracy
Popular Assembly
Republican
Consul
42
The monotheistic religions are...
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Christianity, Buddhism and Islam
Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam
Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism
43
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Judaism
1200 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
632 C.E.
32 C.E.
44
Of the maps above, the yellow shading is _____________ and the orange spots are __________________.
Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 AD/CE
Probably after 300 BC/BCE : Probably around 300 BC/BCE
Probably after 300 BC/BCE : Probably around 100 AD/CE
Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 BC/BCE
45
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Jesus of Nazareth
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
46
Which of the following best describes the "Pax Romana"?
Period during which the Roman Empire flourished due to safety and trade.
time during which emperors used "Bread and Circuses" to distract Romans..
The Roman defeat and destruction of the Carthaginians during the Punic Wars
Time during which Rome was conquered by Barbarians from eastern Europe.
47
Match the religion with a key belief from that religion
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
48
After dividing the Roman Empire into the eastern and western empire, Emperor Diocletian chose...
the eastern half because it was the wealthiest and the end of the silk road
the eastern half so that he would control the Indus valley’s rich resources
the western half so he would have control of the main capital of Rome.
the western half so he could avoid the barbarian invasion and Atila the Hun
49
Map B must be most closely after what year?
1492 AD/CE
2000 BC/BCE
632 AD/CE
32 AD/CE
50
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
51
The wall in this photograph is an important symbol/location for which religion?
Christianity
Pagan
Islam
Judaism
52
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Mesopotamia River Valley Civilization?
D
B
A
C
53
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Christianity
32 C.E.
632 C.E.
1200 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
54
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Pagan
55
The site portrayed in this photograph is located in...
Mecca
Rome
Jerusalem
Medina
56
Using the map above, which of the following options best describes the purpose of the routes on the map above?
Settlements developed along the trade routes so communication wasn't needed
To show how people from Eurasia, the Middle East to China develop networks
To explain how foreign raiders controlled the major transportation routes
Europeans established overland trade routes and controlled centers of trade
57
Key People:Gained popularity by defeating the barbarians. After returning to Rome, decided to become "Dictator for Life"
Marcus Aurelius
julius Caesar
Marc Antony
Cincinnatus
58
The main representative body of ancient Rome, this group would debate and pass laws, as well as advise the leaders.
Direct Democracy
Senate
Aristocracy
Praetors
59
Government where the people vote to elect representatives who then oversee the day to day affairs of the government.
Dictator
Republic
Senate
Direct Democracy
60
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Pagan
61
Match the religion to the key religious text The Qur'an and Hadith
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
62
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Indus River Valley Civilization?
D
B
A
C
63
Besides Art/Architecture and a market place, the purpose of the Roman Forum would be which of the 8 characteristics?
Complex Religion
Organized Government
Public Works
Job Specialization
64
This picture helps us understand...
Why Sunni and Shia Muslims fight amongst each other.
Why Jerusalem has a long history of religions fighting over it.
Why the Romans wanted to conquer Judea.
Why Muslims pray at the wailing wall.
65
Besides an example of Art/Architecture, the purpose of the image above would represent which of the 8 characteristics?
Organized Government
Public Works
Job Specialization
Complex Religion
66
The image above primarily shows an example of which major Roman innovation/invention?
Roads to allow trade to flourish in the Roman empire.
Dams to divert the flow of major rivers
Aqueducts for transporting fresh water to cities
Bridges for transportation of people across the empire
67
Which of the following best describes a Civilization?
In human history when people have developed ways of organizing a society.
The transition of people from hunter-gatherers to farmers.
The spreading out of culture and culture traits from a central point.
The process of becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.
68
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Abraham is the main founder/figure
Pagan
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
69
The map above describes the spreading of a religion throughout which empire?
Muslim
Persian
Greek
Roman
70
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Pagan
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
71
Key People:Considered to be the ideal model for what a Roman dictator should be.
Julius Caesar
Nero
Marcus Aurelius
Cincinnatus
72
In Map B, the dramatic spread of the blue is most likely the result of the life of?
Muhammed
Buddah
Jesus
Christopher Columbus
73
The golden dome in this photograph is an important symbol/location for which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Pagan
74
The ancient Romans developed most of their art, architecture, and education from...
Persian culture
Egyptian culture
Greeks culture
Spanish culture
75
The Patricians and Plebeians would represent which of the 8 characteristics of civilization in ancient Rome?
Organized Government
Cities
Writing
Social Classes
76
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire in the west, was that Western Europe...
entered a period of chaos and disorder due to a lack of centralized gov't.
was absorbed by the Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire.
returned the democratic form of government it had used before Rome.
came under the control of the new Muslim empire.

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