What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society?

Literacy increased because books became less expensive

Why did some workers organize unions?

to improve their working conditions

The Rosetta Stone was important to historians because it

made it possible to read other written documents

How do the Quran and Sharia differ?

the Quran is the holy book of Islam; Sharia is a law system

What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?

It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power

Why did British colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?

because the colonists did not have representation in gov't

The main focus of utilitarianism was

ensuring the greatest happiness through individual freedom

Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?

revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community

Salt played a key role in the development of West Africa because

it encouraged trade and brought new religion to the region

Who supplied the capital that helped Britain industrialize?

investors willing to take risks

What important contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?

He perfected a new source of energy

According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?

to provide resources and raw materials to parent countries

How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?

He received loyalty and military service

Which statement BEST characterizes the hijj?

It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Attend a religious service at a mosque every Sunday morning

What was the Diaspora?

The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period

The ideas of Francis Bacon led to a new scientific methodbecause he believed that

truth could only be found after a process of investigation

The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for

the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens.

Which of the following best matches the work of John Locke?

argued for limited government and the right of revolution

Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?

Any pious male from Muhammad's tribe could lead

Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with

ensuring social order and good government

Which two events were most directly responsible for major population migrations inthe 1700s?

the Columbian Exchange and Atlantic slave trade

One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Chosondynasty was

an increase in the literacy rate

How did Constantinople's location helped it flourish as the capital of theByzantine empire?

itslocation on a strait between seas and on key trade routes

Who made up the Third Estate in the ancien régime?

the bourgeoisie and rural peasants

an individual’s moral and religious duties

Who were the Jacobins?

radical members of the government who supported the republic

What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?

the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church

Why was discipline important in Sparta?

to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts

Which structures were constructed by the Aztecs?

artificial islands called chinampas

Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

The use of perspective in art allowed more accuracy

Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

softened the daily brutality of a warlike society

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1
What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society?
The printing press made books more elegantly designed
Literacy increased because books became less expensive
Books were a luxury that only the wealthy couldafford
European readers learned classical languages
2
Egyptian pharaohs believed that their right to rule came from the
People
Gods
Aristocracy
Military
3
Why did some workers organize unions?
to reduce work stoppages
to support large corporations
to improve their working conditions
to help women get factory jobs
4
The Rosetta Stone was important to historians because it
contains major work of Egyptian literature
is the earliest known example of writing
made it possible to read other written documents
shows how the ancient Egyptians measured time
5
A government run by religious leaders is called
Sect
Meritocracy
Theocracy
Diet
6
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
The Quran can be read by anyone; Sharia only by holy men
The Quran applies only to men; Sharia only applies to women
the Quran is the holy book of Islam; Sharia is a law system
Sharia is the holy book; the Quran is a system of laws
7
What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?
It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power
It described the virtues of court courtiers
It was a guide on how to establish a modern democracy
It encouraged citizens in Italy to oppose corruption
8
Why did British colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?
because the people in Britain didn't have to pay taxes
b/c the taxes were higher than the colonists could afford
because the tax money would not be used to benefit them
because the colonists did not have representation in gov't
9
What Renaissance artistic theme appeared in the works of Van Eyck and Bruegal?
the rise of the merchant class
peasant life
warfare scenes
poverty in cities
10
The study of the origins and development of people and their societies is called
Anthropology
Geology
Botany
Astrology
11
The main focus of utilitarianism was
providing help for the working class over the middle class
ensuring the greatest happiness through individual freedom
preserving the privileges of the upper classes
ensuring benefits for the growing middle class
12
Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?
decline of Latin learning throughout Europe
unification of the eastern and western Roman Empire
future collaboration between popes and emperors
revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community
13
Which had the greatest impact on transportation during the secondIndustrial Revolution?
the Bessemer process
the internal combustion engine
the steam engine
the dynamo
14
Salt played a key role in the development of West Africa because
itallowed outsiders to decide what African culture should be
it began the process of European colonization in the region
it encouraged trade and brought new religion to the region
it caused fierce rivalry among neighboring kingdoms
15
Who supplied the capital that helped Britain industrialize?
The British government
talented inventors with new ideas
investors willing to take risks
the rapidly growing labor force
16
What important contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?
He improved methods of iron smelting
He developed ways to increase crop yields
He developed a seed drill for planting
He perfected a new source of energy
17
According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?
import luxuries from parent countries at discounted prices
to export manufactured goods to parent countries
to provide resources and raw materials to parent countries
to reduce competition and tariffs
18
How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?
He encouraged better farming methods
He provided protection and money
He collected fees from tournaments
He received loyalty and military service
19
If people are polytheistic, it means they
believein many gods
aremembers of the ruling class
areskilled artisans
practiceanimism
20
Which statement BEST characterizes the hijj?
Muslims are required to make this journey every year
Muslims pay this tax, which is collected for charity
It was the journey Muhammad took to Medina
It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam
21
A bridgelike stone structure that carried waterfrom the hills into the city was called
a plebeian
a latifundia
an aqueduct
a mosaic
22
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Pray five times daily
Declaration of faith
Fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan
Attend a religious service at a mosque every Sunday morning
23
What was the Diaspora?
The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period
The name of the massive temple constructed in Jerusalem
Sacred text of historical events and laws
A holy day of rest and worship
24
The ideas of Francis Bacon led to a new scientific methodbecause he believed that
truth could only be found after a process of investigation
the discoveries of the ancient philosophers were valid
basic scientific fact is obvious based on the available data
the teachings of the Church should form the basis of science
25
The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for
why Homo erectus & Neanderthals fought each other in Europe
why the Homo erectus population diminished
the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens.
the similarities between Neanderthals & early modern humans
26
Which of the following best matches the work of John Locke?
argued for an absolute monarchy to ensure an orderly society
argued for the separation of powers, & checks andbalances
argued for limited government and the right of revolution
advocated for minimal government controls
27
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Raphael
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Brunelleschi
28
Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?
Only descendants of Ali and Fatima could lead
Any good Muslim could lead
Only Sufis could serve as leaders
Any pious male from Muhammad's tribe could lead
29
Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with
ensuring unity and a joint family structure
expanding a country's territory
ensuring that people lived in harmony with nature
ensuring social order and good government
30
Which two events were most directly responsible for major population migrations inthe 1700s?
the African slave trade and potato famine
the Commercial Revolution and price revolution
the Commercial Revolution and Atlantic slave trade
the Columbian Exchange and Atlantic slave trade
31
Which of John Calvin's beliefs set him apart from Catholics?
acceptance of religious rituals
link between personal wealth and salvation
papal infallibility
predestination
32
Who are the "People of the Book"?
Jews and Christians
the African people of Songhai
the African people of Ethiopia
the African people of Great Zimbabwe
33
Which of the following was the opening act of the French Revolution?
the ratification of the Constitution of 1791
King Louis XVI convening the EstatesGeneral
the storming of the Bastille
the execution of King Louis XVI
34
Who was a famous scholastic in the Medieval Christian Church?
Pope Urban II
Thomas Aquinas
Aristotle
Pope Clement V
35
One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Chosondynasty was
easier communication with China
an increase in the production of celadon pottery
the replacement of Buddhism with Confucianism
an increase in the literacy rate
36
By 1900, women in Britain and the United States had not yet won the right to
vote
own property
work outside the home
get an education
37
What was one way that Henry IV reunited France?
by expelling the Huguenots
by becoming Catholic
by joining the Huguenots
by becoming Protestant
38
How did Constantinople's location helped it flourish as the capital of theByzantine empire?
its location on a great river and surrounded by mountains
itslocation beside a huge lake &bordered by two vast deserts
its location close to threatening tribes
itslocation on a strait between seas and on key trade routes
39
Who made up the Third Estate in the ancien régime?
the bourgeoisie and rural peasants
the titled nobility
the French monarch, King Louis XVI
the clergy
40
The Napoleonic Code was a reform of France's
political system
economic system
educational system
legal system
41
Whatis dharma?
union with Brahma
the essential self
an individual’s moral and religious duties
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
42
The Zhou kings explained their right to rule as
the will of the people
the Mandate of Heaven
the basic rights of the strong over the weak
reward for defeating the Shang armies
43
Who were the Jacobins?
working-classmen who wanted to abolish the monarchy
clergy members who sought to restore the power of the Church
radical members of the government who supported the republic
aristocrats who fled France and the Revolution
44
The kingdoms of Ethiopia and Axum were both shaped by
their Muslim faith
their geographic isolation
their extensive trade networks
their Christian faith
45
What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church
Yaroslav'swritten code & persecution of the Christian Church
Its defeat of the Vikings & the abandonment of Novgorod
theCyrillic alphabet &Olga's selection of the Catholic Chuch
46
Why was discipline important in Sparta?
to raise enough food to feed Sparta
to govern the distant lands Sparta controlled
to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts
to protect Sparta from foreign invaders
47
How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English king?
It weakened the king's power
It strengthened the king's power
Itclosely linked the king's power to the power of the nobles
It had no effect on the king's power
48
Which structures were constructed by the Aztecs?
housing complexes along canyon walls
large underground chambers called kivas
tall stone monuments called stelae
artificial islands called chinampas
49
What people influenced the Maya?
Aztec
Olmec
Zapotec
Inca
50
Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?
Art became stylized to appeal to peasant patron families
The use of perspective in art allowed more accuracy
The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically
Art moved away from realism and toward mystery
51
Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
established the right of women to fight in wars
allowed the execution of captured knights
promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
52
What theory did Charles Darwin propose to support his theory of evolution?
Social Darwinism
Natural selection
Predestination
Creationism
53
Which business leader created a monopoly over American steel?
John D. Rockefeller
Alfred Krupp
Samuel F. B. Morse
Andrew Carnegie
54
Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places?
closely followed the Buddha's original teachings
did not require people to worship Buddha or any other gods
allowed people to ask gods for help with earthly problems
described the rebirth into one's next reincarnation
55
Japan lies in a region known as the _________, which is made up of a chain of Pacific volcanoes
Bouvet Triple Junction
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Alpide belt
Ring of Fire
56
Sumerians invented the earliest known writing, which was later called
Cuneiform
Mesopotamia
Hieroglyphics
Ziggurat
57
What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?
Buddhism teaches that a person's actions have consequences
Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation
Buddhism has teachers and spiritual practices
Buddhism recognizes that people are interconnected
58
When the Spanish first encountered Native Americans, they
established a treaty to maintain peace
set up trade colonies
initiated a civil war among the Native American groups
unknowingly exposed them to new diseases
59
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by
sea travel
the development of spoken language
nomadic life
settled farming
60
Which of the following contributed to the lack of success for Europeans in the Crusades?
They refused to negotiate with their Muslim enemies
Fighting far from home presented many obstacles
The pope was an inexperienced military leader
Their morale was low because of their religious zeal
61
According to Marx, what would be the main characteristic of communism?
the economy would functioned w/out government interference
an economy in which private property was protected
classless society in which wealth&power were equally shared
a community in which elites controlled everything
62
Why did Plato distrust democracy?
Athenian democracy advocated popular success more than truth
Sparta proved that a monarchy governed more effectively
Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death
Citizens of a democracy forced him to go into exile.
63
Which was a major cause of European exploration?
the need to limit the growth of Arab empires
a desire for direct access to spices
the need to reduce Europe's population
a desire for better fishing grounds
64
The Protestant Reformation swept through Northern Europe when Martin Luther calledfor
the resignation of the pope
redistribution of Church lands
a peasants' revolt against the Church and German princes
an end to Church corruption and the selling of indulgences
65
Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?
Farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering
Farming taught people necessary skills for planning cities
Farming allowed people to live in permanent villages
Farming helped people to make stone tools
66
Feudalism was a system of government in which
rulers offered moral advice and promised a just government
belief systems guided the ruler's actions
the dynastic cycle determined who would rule
lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler
67
What is reincarnation?
an individual's moral and religious duties
union with Brahma
the essential self
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
68
Louis Pasteur helped improve public health by
encouraging new surgical practices
improving conditions in hospitals
applying germ theory to combat disease
finding a cure for tuberculosis
69
Why did Peter the Great strengthen serfdom in Russia?
to win the support of the boyars
to punish people who opposed him
to help pay for his reforms
to follow the example of Western Europe
70
What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?
It was located by a river that flooded often
It had insufficient topsoil
It was located in a dry desert
It had dense clay soil
71
One of the ways African societies preserved their history was
through folk tales written by scholars
through griots and epic stories
with a common written language and compiledencyclopedias
with elaborately woven tapestries
72
According to the Hebrew Bible, to whom did God make a covenant?
Abraham
Moses
Solomon
David
73
Desertification influenced African culture and history because
it created a barrier through which trade could not pass
it allowed people to more densely settle the Sahara
it increased cropland and pastureland in North Africa
it forced people to settle other areas
74
Which of the following statements best reflects a Chinese Legalist point of view?
people must be guided by their rulers on the path to nirvana
people are good and are best ruled by a fair emperor
Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order
people are evil and the ruler must be an example of goodness
75
The reasons for the fall of Rome include
a series of weak emperors who held an inherited title
lack of trade routes and poor infrastructure.
an unorganized and inexperienced military.
military assaults, political strife, and economic weakness
76
Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?
to ensure the good of the people
to seize the lands of feudal nobles
to justify their authority to rule
to satisfy the demands of religious leaders
77
How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?
through imbalance and complex geometry in architecture
through unfinished and dreamlike forms of sculpture
through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture
through monumental and distorted forms in sculpture
78
Rome was considered a republic because
citizens voted for some of their officials.
plebeians supervised the business of government
patricians had the power to veto bad legislation
the emperor appointed representatives to the senate
79
Thinkers of the Enlightenment sought to use natural law to
create lasting works of art
find cures for major diseases
explain the workings of the solar system
solve social problems
80
Early socialism was most concerned with
producing and distributing the most goods
distinguishing the rich from the poor
creating a Utopian society for all
sharing all property and means of production
81
The Old Stone Age belief that spirits & forces reside in animals, objects, ordreams is known as
Polytheism
culturaldiffusion
Animism
Domestication
82
The Romans allowed conquered peoples to keep their own customs if they agreed to
pay taxes
serve in political office
work for the government
convert to Christianity
83
When plebeians initially gained representation in the senate, what position did theyfill?
Censors
Patricians
Consuls
Tribunes
84
Which of the following artists belongs to the school of Impressionism?
John Constable
Claude Monet
Gustave Courbet
Vincent van Gogh
85
Which of the following best matches the work of Thomas Hobbes?
argued for an absolute monarchy to ensure an orderly society
argued for limited government and the right of revolution
argued for the separation of powers, & checks andbalances
advocated for minimal government controls
86
The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught
That all people were equal in the eyes of God
That Sikhism was the only path to enlightenment
That there was one God
That Sikhs were special people and were set above others
87
What goal did Frederick the Great pursue as monarch of Prussia?
destroying the power of the Junkers
winning the Thirty Years' War
extending Prussian power through military might
imposing Catholicism on the German states
88
What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?
The pope approved the use of icons
The patriarch banned the use of icons
The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other
The pope changed the Nicene Creed
89
The ghetto in Venice was an example of how
restrictionson the Jewish community increased
Christians were willing to have Jews live among them
efforts to convert Jews to Christianity increased
there was greater tolerance for Jewish populations
90
Which is the best definition of lay investiture?
the right of bishops to determine the distribution of fiefs
the right of the monarch to install Church bishops
the right of the pope to remove Church bishops
the right of the Church to choose royal advisors
91
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She rejected the notion of divine right
She needed to raise funds
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage
She wanted to be popular with her subjects
92
The best hope for thesons of those peoples the Ottomans conquered was to become
janizaries
merchants
farmers
tax collectors
93
How did Catherine succeed where Peter the Great had failed?
She won a warm-water port for Russia
She introduced policies to westernize Russia
She strengthened the institute of serfdom
She expanded Russia's borders
94
What method was primarily used for public executions during the Reign of Terror?
Beheading by guillotine
Mr. Bannister's binder checks
Hanging by noose
Burned at the stake
95
How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?
It organized ancient Roman laws for use within the empire.
It provided models for strong alliances between monarchs
It promoted trade among Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
It later guided the development of current international law
96
Which of the following helped spread Christianity?
the diversity of the empire
the structure of government
the unity of the Roman empire
the belief in polytheism
97
Why had colleges and universities changed their curriculum by the late 1800s?
Women were now attending colleges
Companies were demanding people who could read Latin
All jobs required people to read and write
More industries required science and engineering skills
98
What did Mansa Musa accomplish during his reign of Mali?
spread Christianity throughout West Africa
forged ties with other Muslim lands
expanded Mali's borders to the Red Sea
ensured peace by waging preemptive wars against his enemies
99
Which statement describes the third and final leg of the triangular trade?
Enslaved Africans were sold in the Americas
European goods were sold in Africa
European profits were used to buy plantations in America
American goods were sold in Europe
100
How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire?
Attila conquered Rome
The Visigoths moved to Carthage
The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory
The Vandals overran Adrianople

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