Confucius teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

The code of chivalry in Europe and the code of Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

Early civilizations in the Americas were similar to the Romans, in that they

built roads and promoted scientific advancement

A major difference between early Judaism and early Christianity was that....

Christians spread their religion. Jews did not.

How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to a interest in trade.

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to

support demands for constitutional government.

What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that

Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

Hunter and gathering societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they both

emphasized the value of human reasoning.

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1
Confucius teachings focused on what?
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
Defeat foreign enemy's.
Form a democratic government.
2
The code of chivalry in Europe and the code of Bushido in Japan are similar because...
they both help the ruler control his people.
both supported revolutionary ideas.
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
they benefitted all the social classes.
3
Which development allowed early peoples to live in one spot and not move around?
advances in agriculture
having an advanced written language
monotheistic religions
creation of government
4
Early civilizations in the Americas were similar to the Romans, in that they
had a uniform system of money and many trade routes.
built roads and promoted scientific advancement
had a democratic government and written system of law.
developed written language and monotheistic religion.
5
A major difference between early Judaism and early Christianity was that....
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
Christians spread their religion. Jews did not.
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
both believe in Jesus
6
What region do Christians, Muslims, Jews all have in common as the area from which they began?
Middle East
Northern Europe
West Africa
Southeast Asia
7
How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe?
A decline in the production of food crops.
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
Cloth and spices brought back led to a interest in trade.
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.
8
Judaism is the first religion to practice this
sacrifices
ancestor worship
monotheism
holy pilgrimages
9
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
increased interest in nationalistic movements
more focus on science rather than religion
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
art increased emphasis on religious themes
10
Who brought Islam was first brought to Western and Eastern Africa whom?
artists from Egypt
warriors from Spain
traders from Arabia
missionaries from Persia
11
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
Society of Friends.
Theory of Mercantilism.
balance of trade.
triangular trade route.
12
When the mother holds more power.
matriarchal
agnatic
communal
patriarchal
13
John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to
support demands for constitutional government.
encourage people to live without government.
justify the divine right of kings.
restore religious influence within government.
14
Mesopotamian, Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian civilizations all have what in common?
They suffered repeated invasions.
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
They started in river valleys.
They had monotheistic religions.
15
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire
by outlawing non-Roman religions.
by denying citizenship to conquered people
by respecting local costumes.
by allowing other emperors to complete with Rome.
16
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
introduction of new food crops to Europe
decrease in European population
economic collapse in Europe
17
Early civilizations in the Americas, differed from the other civilizations in the world in that
the Aztecs and Incas did not think priests were important.
Aztecs and Incas did not have technologies, like the wheel.
the Aztecs and Incas did not practice polytheistic religions
the Aztecs and Incas did not build large temples.
18
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
the many cycles of rebirth
your past actions control you destiny
the stuggle between good and evil
their are many gods and goddess in existance
19
The Old Testament is an important religious text for who?
Buddhism, Shintoism, Christianity
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism
20
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
They cared too much about farming
Trade with China was falling apart
They had virtually no road system
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
21
The effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests led to what?
the Olympic games
the spread of Greek culture
nothing to important
a period of extreme punishment
22
Hunter and gathering societies
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
Have complex economic systems.
Developed manufacturing
Like to live in urban areas.
23
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
fall of the Ottoman Empire
establishment of parliamentary democracy
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
the Protestant Reformation
24
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
25
Which of the following is significant contribution of the Mongols?
legal systems
architecture
diffusion
Hinduism
26
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
granted independence as soon as possible.
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
27
What was a major result of the invention of movable type for printing in Europe?
greater wealth for peasants.
more landownership for nobles.
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
greater participation in government.
28
Which factor best explains China’s ability to influence the cultural of Japan?
mountains
climate
location
rivers
29
What did Buddhism reject?
meditation
many of the Hindu Gods
karma
the idea of re-birth
30
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they both
had the support of the Roman Catholic Church.
emphasized the value of human reasoning.
contributed to the end of feudalism.
placed great value on traditional beliefs.

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