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1
Which of the following was the empire that Rome fought in the Punic Wars?
Greeks
Jews
Carthage
Persians
2
What climatic event most influences India’s agriculture?
annual droughts
regular flooding of the Indus
annual monsoons
earthquakes
3
An underlying cause of the Reformation was the
the corrupt behavior of the popes and priests.
spread of Calvinist ideas.
birth of Martin Luther.
mistreatment of peasants and women by the Catholic rulers.
4
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it…
became the first democratic constitution
preserved many ancient Umayyad legal decrees in writing
served as a model for European legal systems
helped to preserve Islamic achievements
5
Two bodies of water that have influenced Indian history are the…
We and Xi Rivers
Indus and Ganges Rivers
Black and Caspian Seas
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
6
Which religion became established as a result of the gold-salt trade across the Sahara?
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
7
What was a major impact of the Mongol occupation of China?
Women attained equality with men
The emperor of China abandoned his claim to the Mandate of Heaven
Northern and Southern China were reunited
Confucian teachings were ignored
8
To muslims, the Quran is….
The final authority on all matters
Superseded by the sharia
Only a guide written by a group of Muslim scholars
A theoretical work with little application to daily life
9
Practices of Hinduism which involves sitting quietly and repeating a mantra is called?
Caste
Dharma
Reincarnation
Meditation
10
The origins of Christianity can be traced to
Paul
Constantine
Jesus of Nazareth
Nero
11
The greatest contribution of the Gupta Dynasty in math and science was the discovery of?
The laws of gravity
The telescope
Calculus and the laws of motion
The concept of zero and the decimal system
12
Which best describes how Jews and Christians were treated by the Ottoman Empire?
punished any resident who refused to convert to Islam
Jews were persecuted. Christians were free
Jews and Christians paid special taxes
Free religion, other than Islam, that was strictly prohibited
13
Which principle of Roman law did the United States borrow from the Romans?
Innocent until proven guilty
Actions, not thoughts, are punished
Freedom of speech
Proof of innocence must be provided by the accused
14
What river was considered sacred to the Hindus?
Yellow
Tirgris
Ganges
Nile
15
Which Emperor ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
Diocletian
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Trajan
16
New phone, who dis?
Qin Shi Huang
Genghis Khan
Jesus
Mansa Musa
17
The city-state that was the first to develop a democratic government?
Persian Empire
Sparta
Athens
Olympia
18
How did geography impact Indian Civilizations?
the development of writing
climate and weather patterns
food
invasions from the south
19
In China, the civil service exams were designed to…
Ensure the most qualified people were in the government
Promote members of the military to higher rank
Help assign people to specific jobs on farms
Determine entry into college and universities
20
What does this image show?
a main point in Hinduism
All of the answers
A Social Hierarchy
The Caste System
21
How was the heredity caste system closely connected to Hindu beliefs in reincarnation?
they are both rigid class systems that allowed no advancement in life.
was born into their class and the only way to advance is by behavior.
a large number of humans share several common characteristics
a social structure based on economic power
22
Which of the following is seen as a direct descendant of the Roman Empire?
Mongol Empire
Greek Empire
Qin Empire
Byzantine Empire
23
Which of these was NOT an achievement of the Sumerians?
a number system based on 60
mummification of humans
a writing system
wheeled vehicles
24
Martin Luther’s public challenge to the Church was to?
hide out in a German castle.
debate at the Diet of Worms.
cry
nail the 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church.
25
What was a lasting impact of the Crusades? (Besides deaths)
Nothing. It was legit ALL BAD
The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into medieval Europe
Serfs became more powerful
Religious freedom
26
The city-state that was a powerful military state?
Athens
Sparta
Olympia
Persian Empire
27
The head of the Roman Catholic Church is the:
Priest
Pope
Bishop
Lao Tzu
28
For Muslims, obeying Allah’s will means following the
Twelve Tables
Five Pillars of Islam
Gospel Teachings
Golden Rule
29
Much of the wealth of the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
Sale of slaves to Europeans
Taxation of goods brought on by Indian merchants
Creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
Control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
30
Who was the philosopher associated with Taoism
Siddhartha Gautama
Lao Tzu
Confucius
Mr. Schlieper
31
The Gupta Dynasty came up with all of the following except what?
the zero
Daoismt
Sanskrit
the decimal point
32
Who built these guys?
Genghis Khan
Lao Tzu
Jesus
Qin Shi Huang
33
What was Caesaropapism?
Head of the Catholic church: The Pope
Direct descednant of Julius Caesar
Likes Caesar salad dressing on french fries
Headed both the church and state
34
The Persian Empire’s official religion was
Christianity
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Confucianism
35
The 8 Fold Path and the 4 Noble Truths belong to what religion/philosophy?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Daoism
Confucianism
36
Which of the following was a major effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Cultivation of crops led to settled communities.
37
How tall is Mr. Schlieper?
6'4"
Who cares?
6'5"
6'6"
38
In 1453, The Ottoman Empire rose to power by defeating the
Holy Roman Empire
Mongol Invaders
Byzantine Empire
European crusaders
39
During his voyages, Chinese explorer Zheng He…
united China under the Ming dynasty
first contact with Native Americans
defeated Mongol invaders
established trade centers in Southeast Asia and India
40
Which of the following is the correct order of the Chinese dynasties?
Zhou, Shang, Qin, Han
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Shang, Zhou, Han, Qin
Qin, Han, Shang, Zhou
41
The split between the Sunni and Shiite (Shia) Muslims began with disagreement over?
An argument whether there is one God or many gods
A disagreement over whether to follow the Quran or other holy books
Controversy over who should succeed Mohammad after his death
What direction to pray
42
How did the Silk Road trade affect peasants in China?
Peasants turned their focused on growing crops like grain and rice
Peasants began to focus more on producing luxury goods
Slaves produced goods, that peasants were able to sell for profit
The Silk Road did not impact peasants in China
43
People in a country who have certain specified rights and responsibilities?
Politicans
Citizens
Judges
Slaves
44
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that…
major language of the people became Latin.
manor became the center of economic activity.
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived and imitated.
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe.
45
The exchange of silk & spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road are examples?
Cultural diffusion
Ethnocentrism
Self-sufficiency
Desertification
46
What are indicators that Chinese Dynasties have lost their mandate (the right to rule)?
Education, population boom, taxes
War, invasion, famine
Flooding, Prosperity, food surplus,
Bad weather, Civil unrest, good harvest
47
Where can Buddhism be currently found?
India
China
48
In the Feudal system, what did Lords grant their vassals in exchange for loyality?
Livestock
Castles
Land
Armor
49
Which of the following identifies an impact of the Song Dynasty on East Asia?
Use of windmills to grind wheat into flour
Use of concrete to construct arches and buildings
Use of a magnetic compass to guide sailors at sea
Use of a telescope to discover planets
50
What are the Ten Commandments?
Suggestions on how to live a happy life.
Laws about what foods Jews can and cannot eat.
Rules about how to pray.
Rules about how to treat God and fellow humans
51
Which statement best explains the “Mandate of Heaven”?
The Chinese emperors should control all of Asia.
That a ruler needed to prove he was powerful enough to rule.
A. That the gods determined who should be ruler.
A. That the emperors could speak to the gods for the people.
52
Some historians argue the Renaissance was not revolutionary because…
It was enjoyed by a small few, typical only the wealthy
It was only for the poor people of Europe
It didn’t do anything
The artists were not very good painters
53
All of the following are important duties for Muslims EXCEPT:
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Fast in the daytime during the month of Ramadan
Pray five times daily
Give up selfish desires
54
The revolutionary change of the Neolithic Revolution was the shift from
from having no control over fire to using fire as a
from using stone tools to manufacturing bronze
from living in villages to living in walled fortresses
from gathering food to growing and raising food
55
Who was the founder of Confucianism?
Lao Tzu
Genghis Khan
Confuscious
Jesus
56
How did the Silk Road trade affect peasants in China?
Peasants began to focus more on producing luxury goods
The Silk Road did not impact peasants in China
Slaves produced goods, that peasants were able to sell for profit
Peasants turned their focused on growing crops like grain and rice
57
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to?
follow a code of moral conduct
believe in reincarnation
Put their own interests first
reject government authority
58
What does this map identify?
The Silk Road
The Route Columbus took
The Northwest Passage
The Orient Express
59
What was the name of the grants of salvation that was being sold by the Catholic Church?
Indulgences
95 Theses
Past Pass Tickets
Papal authority
60
The Ganges river is sacred in China.
True
False
61
Which is NOT a reason Rome fell?
Inflation
Invasions
Corruption
Lost the Mandate of Heaven
62
What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
The four holy foods of Buddhists that help you reach nirvana.
The four leaders of China that hold ultimate authority
The four main ideas that came from the Buddha reaching Enlightenment
The four social classes within the caste system that you can not change
63
What is this picture depicting?
Dynastic Cycle
Protestant Reformation
The Crusades
Manorialism
64
Filial Piety belongs who what religion/philosophy?
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
Hindu
65
What happened when Muhammad tried to convert the people of Mecca?
He was accepted as a messiah and chosen as the leader
He was met with resistance and had to flee the city.
He was arrested and put to death and his body was burned
He was forced to accept Christian and Jewish teachings
66
Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in reincarnation.
True
False
67
Which animal is most likely responsible for the spread of the black death?
cougars
rats
birds
dogs
68
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed
ziggurat
compass
written language
monotheistic religion
69
Which of the following resulted from the invention of the printing press?
The price of books increased.
The Renaissance sprit lost its popularity.
Many people who copied books for a living lost their jobs.
Literacy spread throughout Europe.
70
Humanism places emphasis on the belief in the?
Need for foreign trade
Importance of the individual
Importance of tradition
Authority of the government
71
What type of jobs do the Brahmans have in the Caste System?
Priests, scholars
merchants
warriors, kings
servants
72
Which of the following statements is true concerning the Great Wall of China?
Extremely popular with the people
Used as a border to keep out invaders from the Gupta Empire
Several walls built over time created the Great Wall that we see today
Built by soldiers over centuries of time.
73
What kind of person represented the ideal of the “Renaissance man”?
someone who enjoyed worldly pleasures
someone who specialized in a particular field of study
someone who excelled in many areas of study
someone who supported and appreciated the arts without creating art
74
Farming in ancient Mesopotamia resulted in an abundance of food, which
produced inflation and high prices.
resulted in overpopulation
often rotted, causing illness.
enabled a civilization to emerge.
75
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of the Han Dynasty in China?
Silk Road
Sanskrit
Civil Service Exam
invented paper
76
Dharma are the laws in Hindu society?
True
False
77
What was the primary reason many cities were built on rivers because
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Boats and ships were once a used as a mode of transportation.
Rivers attract tourists and supports economy.
Domestication of animals & cultivation of crops led to communities.
78
One innovation that was integral trade across the Sahara Desert was
Knowledge of the wind patterns
Large ships for sailing
Domestication of camels
Government systems that controlled merchants
79
In issuing his call for the First Crusade, Pope Urban II…
Feared that Jerusalem would be destroyed by constant warfare.
Supported the massacre of European Jews
Argued for the conversion of the Christians to the Muslim faith
Promised salvation to those who participated in the Crusades.
80
The fertile crescent is the name for the...
area of good farmland along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
land barrier between Asia and the sub-continent of India
valley of the Nile River that extended south into Africa
delta at the mouth of the Nile River in Egypt
