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