What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

development of direct democracy

One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the

rise in trade along the Silk Roads

Which achievements came from the Golden Age of Islam?

mosques, medical books and algebra

In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?

development of the concept of zero

Which statement about the early Indus River Valley civilization is an opinion?

the Indus city-states were the most developed of the time

Which characteristic describes the rule of both Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent?

practicing religious tolerance towardmembers of society

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the

end of religious unity in Europe

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Believers in Hinduism are expected to

fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

People have potential and can improvethemselves by learning

Which statement best characterizes Europe during the Early Midddle Ages?

feudalism developed to meet people's economic needs

Which statement best describes an effect of expansion of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman?

Islam became a major religion in the Balkans

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Golden Age of Islamic culture?

mosques, medical books, and algebra

One way in which Kublai Khan, Suleiman, and Justinian are similar is they

controlled large empires at the height of theirpower

Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades?

Muslims defended Jerusalem because it wassacred to them

One long-term effect of the Crusades was the

growth of trade and towns in western Europe

What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?

inability to force back foreign invaders

The Byzantine Empire influenced the development of Russia by

introducing Eastern Orthodox beliefs

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1
Which invention had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?
individual achievement
telephone
printing press
magnetic location
2
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
promotion of the equality of all humans
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
development of direct democracy
creation of a writing system usinghieroglyphics
3
One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia and Europe was the
introduction of Hinduism into Chineseculture
maritime exploration of the Arabian seacoast
rise in trade along the Silk Roads
increased authority of the Kievan princes
4
Trade along the Silk Roads and the Trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in
cultural diffusion
isolation
the Columbian Exchange between Europe and the Americas
elimination of all traditional beliefs
5
Which achievements came from the Golden Age of Islam?
mosques, medical books and algebra
columns, democracy and polytheism
gunpowder, pagodas and silk
aqueducts, roads and polytheistic temples
6
In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?
development of the concept of zero
use of gunpowder
invention of the iron foot stirrup
adoption of the printing press
7
Which statement about the early Indus River Valley civilization is an opinion?
planned citites indicated a use of technology
farmers grew barley, wheat and dates
the Indus city-states were the most developed of the time
the Indus people developed a system of writing
8
Which characteristic describes the rule of both Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent?
practicing religious tolerance towardmembers of society
expanding the role of legislative bodies
forcing the conversion of citizens toChristianity
promoting equal rights for women
9
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
end of religious unity in Europe
fall of the Ottoman Empire
establishment of parliamentary democracy inBritain
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
10
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange?
introduction of new food crops to Europe
economic collapse in Europe
decrease in European population
expansion of democratic rights throughoutEurope
11
Which nation is located on a peninsula?
Australia
Japan
Chile
India
12
Believers in Hinduism are expected to
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
obey the Ten Commandments
follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment
13
Oracle Bones, Daoism and the Mandate of Heaven are all associated with early civilizations in
Egypt
India
Russia
China
14
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
God selects those to be saved
The pope expresses the ultimate word ofGod
People have potential and can improvethemselves by learning
A person’s life on Earth is preparationfor the afterlife
15
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the
reduction in religious wars
increased power of the Catholic pope
decline in religious unity
increase in the sale of indulgences by theCatholic Church
16
The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be directly attributed to the
practice of oligarchy
large number of different languages
rugged mountainous terrain
diverse ethnic groups in the region
17
Which statement best characterizes Europe during the Early Midddle Ages?
arts and science flourished
feudalism developed to meet people's economic needs
standardized currency promoted international trade
people adopted humanism and questioned the church
18
The West African kingdom of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of
sugar and ivory
timber and fish
gold and salt
oil and coal
19
Which statement best describes an effect of expansion of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman?
Wealthy citizens adopted Russian dress
Janissaries were stripped of their military power
Trade was disrupted throughout the IndianOcean
Islam became a major religion in the Balkans
20
Which achievements are most closely associated with the Golden Age of Islamic culture?
aqueducts, roads, and polytheistic temples
gunpowder, pagodas, and silk
mosques, medical books, and algebra
columns, theory of a sun-centered universe,and democracy
21
One way in which Kublai Khan, Suleiman, and Justinian are similar is they
controlled large empires at the height of theirpower
attempted to colonize the Americas
tried to make Christianity the dominantreligion of Asia
supported democratic reforms in theircountries
22
What was an immediate result of the Black Death?
decrease in anti-Semitism
improvements in medical science
overseas exploration
labor shortages
23
Which statement accurately describes the actions of Muslims during the Crusades?
Muslims defended Jerusalem because it wassacred to them
Muslims attacked and conqueredConstantinople
Muslims visited Europe to obtain luxury goods
Most Muslims converted to Christianity
24
Which scientist is most directly associated with formulating this view of the solar system?
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Newton
Descartes
25
One long-term effect of the Crusades was the
fall of the Ming dynasty
control of Jerusalem by Europeans
development of Pax Mongolia
growth of trade and towns in western Europe
26
What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?
efforts of the middle class to gain power
inability to force back foreign invaders
outbreak of war between religious groups
lack of a common currency
27
Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?
Japan, India, and eastern Europe
Spain, France, and Egypt
Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa
China, Russia, and Iran
28
The Byzantine Empire influenced the development of Russia by
introducing Eastern Orthodox beliefs
establishing the potato as a staple food
preventing Mongol invasions
destroying the power of the legislature
29
In which region was Mesopotamia and Assyria located?
Southwest Asia/Middle East
western Africa
South America
Western Europe
30
Which areas did the Mongols conquer?
Axum, Zimbabwe and West Africa
China, Russia and Iran
Spain, France and America
Japan, India and England

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