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1
The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
teachings of Judaism
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus
practice of chivalry by European knights
theory of natural rights of the Enlightenment writers
2
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?
introduction of new food crops to Europe
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
economic collapse in Europe
decrease in European population
3
Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements?
expanding global trade
adapting a mountainous environment
improving iron weapons
inventing the wheel as a transportation device
4
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
development of direct democracy
promotion of the equality of all humans
5
Which social scientists focus their studies on scarcity, resources, and profit motives?
historians
sociologists
economists
archaeologists
6
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to
a belief in a spiritual world
increasing migrations of people in search of food
increasing use of animal skins for clothing
the development of civilization
7
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
developing democratic traditions
using irrigation systems
recording events in cave paintings
spreading monotheistic religious customs
8
Which system developed as a result of the Commercial Revolution?
command economy
bartering
manorialism
market economy
9
Important contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in
economic policy and planning
religious doctrine
government and law
military technology
10
The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it
standardized all religious writings
forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
ended religious unity in Western Europe
11
Toussaint L’Ouverture and José de San Martín are leaders best known for
leading independence movements
supporting religious reforms
promoting civil disobedience
opposing democracy
12
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace among people of India by
establishing Buddhism as the state religion
forcing all people to adopt modern dress
promoting a policy of religious toleration
building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
13
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
A person’s life on Earth is merely preparation for afterlife
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning
God selects those to be saved
14
Which nation is located on a peninsula?
Phillipines
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
Austria
15
Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called
a peninsula
a delta
an atoll
an archipelago
16
Which geographic feature is located in Latin America?
Amazon River
plateau of Tibet
Himalaya Mountains
rain forest of the Congo
17
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) & the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) were similar in that each
suppressed revolts by native peoples
divided each area into European-controlled segments
declared that in these areas monarchs rule by divine right
provided for self-government by the native peoples
18
During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
attention to realism and detail
advances in mathematics and science
interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
questioning of traditional authority
19
In studying the United Nations, and example of a secondary source would be
the charter establishing the United Nations
a speech writen by the Secretary General
a description in an encyclopedia
photographs of the opening ceremonies
20
Which occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
persecution of Christians and Jews
major advancements in mathematics, science, and medicine
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
adoption of democratic government
21
The West African kingdom of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of
gold and salt
sugar and ivory
timber and fish
oil and coal
22
Confucianism in traditional China served to
support democratic government
maintain social order
create ethnic unrest
emphasize material wealth
23
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
the strengthening of the feudal system
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
increased European isolation
an increased demand for goods from the East
24
The writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta inspired
exploration and trade
the spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
important military expeditions
movements for political freedom
25
According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be
considered an economic burden for the colonial power
encouraged to develop their own industries
granted independence as soon as possible
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials
26
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
rivalry between the colonial empires
collapse of a strong central government
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
suppression of internationalism
27
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
promote learning as a means to salvation
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
support a belief in reincarnation
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
28
During dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior. This illustrates which?
Social Mobility
Caste System
Ethnocentrism
Imperialism
29
Introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet & Orthodox Christianity to Russia is most associated with
Alexander the Great’s armies
contact with the Byzantine Empire
Ottoman expansion
Viking conquests
30
Which geographic factor enabled Nanjing and Mogadishu to develop into powerful trading cities?
access to mountain passes
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
abundance of natural resources
location on waterways
31
China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their
contacts through trade
clashes with Russian imperialists
unification under Mongol rule
shared river systems
32
A study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations would show that these civilizations
established extensive trade with Pacific Rim nations
were relatively large, but not well organized
developed advanced societies before the arrival of Europeans
were influenced by contact with Asian & African civilization
33
What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great?
Russia was weakened by French invasions
The Duma was reformed and the serfs were freed
Russia borrowed Western ideas and expandedits territories
Catholicism was adopted as the state religion
34
Feudal societies are generally characterized by
a representative government
the protection of political rights
many economic opportunities
an emphasis on social order
35
Commodore Matthew Perry is best known for taking which action?
justifying European spheres of influence in China
opening Japan to American and European influences
rescuing Europeans during the Boxer Rebellion
leading the British East India Company
