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1
Which ancient civilization MOST influenced the development of a democratic form of government in the United States?
Egypt
Greece
2
What is a Mandate of Heaven?
basis of the creation of a civil service
basis for the founding of a new dynasty
3
The fact that the calendar we use today is similar to the one developed by the ancient Egyptians is a result of:
Environmental changes
Cultural diffusion
4
Which conclusion about the effects of the Black Death on medieval European society is MOST accurate?
the labor shortage gave serfs the new opportunities
Nobles were unaffected because they lived in rural areas
5
During which prehistoric age did human societies begin farming?
Neolithic
Paleolithic
6
What outcome resulted from the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe?
Dependence on foreign trade increased
Feudalism replaced a centralized empire
7
Which of these statements is FALSE regarding European Feudalism:
Peasants were given more power in Europe than Knights and nobles
The pope had more power than European Kings
8
Based on the Code of Hammurabi, what conditions existed in Babylonia
Due process of law
Social class inequality
9
What helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to become large and powerful West African kingdoms?
discovery of gunpowder
Control of gold-salt trade routes
10
What is the best definition of humanism?
only certain people have talents
all humans are important and valuable and they all have equal potential
11
What was one result of European merchants trading along the Silk Road?
diffusion of cultural ideas
development of modern banking practices
12
The growth of the Roman Empire resulted in
Increased trade
Decreased taxes
13
What did the King hope to gain by granting fiefs of land to different nobles?
Food
Money and soldiers
14
Fertile Crescent was land located
Between and around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Fertile Crescent was land located
15
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?
They began during the Roman Empire
They are monotheistic faiths
16
Which of the following was NOT a major factor in the Spanish Conquest of the Mesoamerican Civilizations?
Superior number of spanish conquistadors
Assistance from, and alliances with, Native American cities and groups
17
Judaism differed from other ancient religions because it
Taught that rulers were gods
Was monotheistic
18
What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?
to affirm the idea that the power of the monarch was limited
to revive the traditional legal system of the Romans
19
Which of the following terms is most closely associated with a peasant in Europe, that is legally bound to the land
Vassal
Serf
20
What large geographical feature (Physical feature) separated Ghana from the Mediterranean and Northern Africa?
The Himalayan Mountains
The Sahara Desert
21
A republic, as created in ancient Rome, is best defined as a system of government where:
A group of strong military leaders rule
Land owning males vote for representatives
22
What is a characteristic of the philosophy of the divine right of kings?
Monarchs are subject to the authority of parliament
The monarch derives authority from a deity
23
Which effect did Johannes Gutenberg’s invention have on Europe?
Printing allowed ideas to be spread rapidly throughout the continent
Transportation advancements allowed people to travel to seek adventure
24
Which of the following Early African Kingdoms created a large stone-enclosed palace in the southern part of Africa?
Ghana
Great Zimbabwe
25
Why was Emperor Constantine historically significant to the Roman Empire?
Official policies promoted the spread of Christianity
Overland trade routes were expanded
26
Christianity began with:
teachings that Jesus of Nazareth started
enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama
27
Which influenced the migration patterns of early people and led to the development of civilizations?
River Valleys
Plateau
28
The tools, pottery, and weapons of Early People are called:
Fossils
Artifacts
29
The Pax Romana is best described as:
The basis for the Latin alphabet
A time of peace and prosperity that lasted 207 years
30
Absolutism is best defined as:
An offshoot of Islam which allowed Muslims to convert to Christianity
A system of government in which all power is held by one ruler
31
What was one effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas during the colonial era?
Introduction of the African slave trade
Extinction of native livestock
32
In 1095, Pope Urban II called for action, “Both knights and footmen, both rich and poor...to help expel the Muslims
Take a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Join the Crusades to gain control of the Holy Land
33
Which of the following Mesoamerican Cultures was conquered by Hernan Cortez?
Aztec
Inca
34
Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the major reasons for European exploration and colonization?
Tech and new technologies not present in Europe
Glory and demonstration of power
35
How did Spanish explorers permanently change the cultures of the civilizations they encountered?
Indigenous populations were devastated by European diseases
Spanish leaders adopted the religious beliefs of the Aztecs
36
hich factors were MOST responsible for aiding the early spread of Islam?
Trade routes
Religious missionaries
37
What system was used in Feudal Europe to provide Lords and Knights with food and resources in the land granted?
Manor System
Servitudinal System
38
How did European countries achieve the goals set during the 16th through the 18th centuries?
By adopting isolationist policies
By colonizing territories
39
The process of mummification enabled Egyptians to
Preserve statues and paintings
Prepare their dead for the afterlife
40
What was the name of the Mali ruler that is sometimes referred to as the wealthiest man in history?
Muhamed Ali
Mansa Musa
