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1
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
hunters and gatherers .
village dwellers3
subsistence farmers
guild members
2
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
3
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
psychologist
sociologist
archaeologist
economist
4
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
5
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
6
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
command economy
market economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
7
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
established totalitarian governments
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
8
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally2
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
9
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
economy
political science
cartography
anthropology
10
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
establish gender equality
describe secularism
1. promote polytheism
provide codes of behavior
11
Citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
absolutism
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
12
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
13
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
distinct social classes
command economies
cultural isolation
14
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
15
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
entered a period of chaos and disorder
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
returned to a republic form of government
16
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
scientific research
cultural diffusion
filial piety
ethnocentrism
17
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
represent codes of behavior
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrictsocial mobility
18
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society2
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
19
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
developed parliamentary governments
reached their height of power at the same time
20
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
Renaissance began
city of Constantinople fell
21
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
sociologist
archaeologist
economist
anthropologis
22
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
Birth
individual achievement
geographic location
23
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
24
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
25
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
26
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
irregular coastline
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
27
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
innovations introduced in Renaissance
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
28
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Korea and Japan
Egypt and Greeck
China and the Roman Empire
29
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
map projections of Mercator
ziggurats of Sumeria
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
30
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
dense forests
mountain passes
river valleys
smooth coastlines
31
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
gunpowder
monotheism
4. an effective legal system
the principles of revolutionary socialism
32
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
desertification
ethnocentrism
self-sufficiency
33
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a parliament in Britain
military juntas in Latin America
a theocracy in Iran
a communist government in China
34
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Mughal
Persian
British
Byzantine
35
Which document is an example of a primary source?
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
a textbook on Russian history
the diary of a WW I soldier
novel on the Age of Exploration
36
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic
Food supplies became more reliable
Populations declined
New sources of energy became available
37
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Persian
Gupta
Maurya
British
38
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how people influence governmental decisions
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history3
39
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
engaged in territorial expansion
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
encouraged the spread of independence movements
40
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
establishment of representative democracy
adoption of a feudal system3
41
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
42
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
nirvana
filial piety
reincarnation
prayer
43
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
religious differences
political harmony
universal education
favorable geography
44
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
causes and effects of wars
chronological relationship between events
benefits of modern civilizations
location of important places
45
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
46
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Food production declined.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Societies became nomadic.
47
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
major language of the people became Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
manor became the center of economic activity3
48
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
49
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
50
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
climate and geography favored agriculture
51
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
impact of geography on cultural development
development of traditional government
role of education in the ancient world
effect of artistic expression on religion
52
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
capitalism and shintoism
mercantilism and animism
53
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Byzantine
Roman
Mughal
54
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
Deserts made invasion possible
The climate created obstacles to success
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
55
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
monotheism
social equality
dynastic rule
urban planning
56
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
recorded history
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
57
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
58
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
food to sell in village markets
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
a single cash crop
enough food to feed an entire village
59
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
levation
topography
type of climate
capital cities
60
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
adaptation to the surrounding geography
61
An impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations