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1
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
merchants
farmers
scholars
soldiers
2
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
the location protected people from land invasion
3
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
eliminating selfish desires
relying on divine help
making pilgrimages to Mecca
doing good deeds
4
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
praying five times a day
worshipping many gods
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
following the Eightfold path
5
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
the means for irrigation and transportation
borders and elevations that were easily defended
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
6
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
All residents were given voting rights
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
7
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Charlemagne
Alexander the Great
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mansa Musa
8
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
flee warfare
establish a colonial empire
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
9
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
10
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
could hold public office
were equal to men
had the right to vote
enjoyed some legal rights
11
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
expansion of Hellenistic culture
formation of the Christian Church
increased support of Mayan leaders
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
12
Which society practiced direct democracy?
dynastic China
ancient Athens
early Egypt
Gupta Empire
13
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
the evil in humans must be eliminated
the ruler should be chosen democratically
ancestor worship should be discontinued
14
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Phoenician
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
15
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
civilizations developed
societies became nomadic
birthrates decreased rapidly
food production declined
16
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
military
nobility
church
inquisition
17
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
a series of military defeats in Africa
political corruption and instability of the government
18
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
free market
manorialism
command
socialism
19
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
a strong belief in the importance of education
20
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Balfour Declaration
Magna Carta
Twelve Tables
Act of Supremacy
21
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
law
literature
medicine
engineering
22
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
village dwellers
hunters and gatherers
subsistence farmers
guild members
23
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democratic societies where people elected officials
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
24
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
salvation can be attained by good deeds
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
equality should exist between all members of society
25
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
26
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
27
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
service to their church
loyalty to their military leader
devotion to their nation state
allegiance to their families
28
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
level of education achieved
amount of money earned
number of slaves owned
amount of land posessed
29
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
established their wealth through trade
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
opened trade routes to the Americas
adopted Christianity as their major religion
30
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
stressed the importance of the individual
established a basic structure for military rule
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
31
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
unified national court systems were developed
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
32
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
Violence must always be punished with violence
All men are equal under the law
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
33
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of people to choose their occupation
equality between men and women
toleration for various religious beliefs
a lack of social mobility
34
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
lack of natural seaports limited communication
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
35
The term feudalism is best defined as a
division of political power between three separate branches
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
holy war between Christians and Muslims
process in which goods are traded for other goods
36
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
monotheistic religion
compass
ziggurat
written language
37
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
secularism
cultural isolation
38
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Creation of the Compass
Development of the wheel
Utilization of Cuneiform
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
39
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
isolation
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
imperialism
40
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Babylonia
ancient Rome
41
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
isolation
urbanization
armed conflict
cultural diffusion
42
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
43
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used the ziggurat form for their temples
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
used a hieroglyphic writing system
44
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
establishment of production quotas for oil
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
use of the human figure in art
45
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
practiced Christianity
established economies based on trade
limited the power of their rulers
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
46
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
education
geographic location
individual achievement
birth
47
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
family order
education
human rights
military service
48
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
monotheism
animism
reincarnation
nirvana
49
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
The population tended to be small
Society was highly industrialized
The concept of private property was important
There was a system of mass production
50
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
51
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
an increase in trade and manufacturing
52
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Islam
Hiunduism
Christianity
Buddhism
53
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
religious beliefs
a classless society
owning land
respect for authority
54
India's earliest civilizations were located in
river valleys
coastal regions
dry steppes
mountainous areas
55
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
A strong military led to national unity
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
56
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Koran
Analects
New Testament
Torah
57
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
extensive trade with the Middle East
58
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
depended on hunting and gathering
developed a nomadic way of life
began living in permanent settlements
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
59
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
improve their positions in life
respect and worship nature
serve the needs of religious leaders
maintain social and political order
60
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Developments in Ancient Ghana
Improvements under the Tokugawa
61
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
poetry
economics
drama
62
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
established free-market economies
encouraged democratic ideals
they developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
63
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
Renaissance began
64
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
The soul can be reincarnated
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
People should pray five times a day
Everyone should have the same social status
65
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
major discoveries in math and science
66
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
pattern of the Bantu migrations
shift in European population
spread of Christianity
expansion of apartheid
67
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
reading the Koran
worshipping many gods
praying in a synagogue
accepting the Eight-fold Path
68
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
an educational system
a writing system
69
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from Vikings from northern Europe
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
through contact with traders from China
from conquering Mongol invaders
70
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
animism
71
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Neolithic
Industrial
Green
Commercial
72
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
are polytheistic religions
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
73
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the process of making silk
a republican form of government
the concept of zero
the printing press
74
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they establish gender equality
they promote polytheism
they provide codes of behavior
they describe secularism
75
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
Feudalism began in Western Europe
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
76
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Daoism
Judaism
Shinto
Jainism
77
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
papal supremacy
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
78
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Hinduism and Confucianism
Shinto and animism
Islam and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
79
The illustration represents a society based on
accumulated wealth
educational achievement
political ability
social class