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2022 Midterm Global I
2022 Midterm Global I
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1
The purpose of the Great Wall was to
stop the travels of Zheng He
protect the Chinese from the nomadic tribes of northern Asia
supply food from the south to Khanbalik (Beijing)
control the flood waters of the Huang He river
2
what is cultural diffusion
the spread of disease
the olympics
when players get traded from team to team
the spread of ideas and traditions
3
While it was diffused by the Mongols, who were the original inventors of gunpowder?
The Greeks
The Romans
The Chinese
The Muslims
4
What century is 1555?
16th
1555th
2nd
15th
5
#5 on this map labels the continent of
Africa
Australia
Asia
Antarctica
6
What was the name of the Mongol Empire in China?
The Ming
The Tokugawa
The Yuan
The Kublai Dynasty
7
Which of the following are the two sects of Islam?
Mahayana & Theraveyda
Catholics & Protestants
Catholics & Eastern Orthodox
Sunni & Shittes
8
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
depended on hunting and gathering
began living in permanent settlements
developed a nomadic way of life
9
Which of these is an example of a PRIMARY source?
A Wikipedia entry about Mesopotamia
Your history textbook chapter on Mesopotamia
An film about the invention of farming
A poem written by a Mesopotamian priest
10
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
when agriculture was developed
when fire as a source of energy was first developed
When stone tools were first developed
when language was first developed
11
When the Qin Dynasty made all money, writing and laws the
same
for the entire empire.
Nirvana
Moksha
Standardization
Uniformity
12
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
isolation
modernization
cultural diffusion
ethical conflict
13
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
The location contributed to control of the Mediterranean
The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions
unnavigable rivers protected the Romans from their neighbors
The harsh climate prevented agricultural production
14
What did Emperor Qin do with "useless books"
placed them in his tomb
donated them
burned them
buried them
15
Which statement supports the claim that diversity was an important characteristic of the Mongol Empire (1200–1350)?
All people in the Mongol Empire were Hindu.
The Mongol Empire covered only central Asia.
The Empire ruled people from China, Russia, eastern Europe, and India.
Genghis Khan organized a network of communication across the Empire.
16
How did Genghis Khan expand his empire?
Negotiation & Trade
Peace & Trade
Violence & terror
Trade & Terror
17
Qin standardized all of the following EXCEPT
Writing
Fireworks
Weights and measures
Laws and punishments
18
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
praying in a synagogue
worshiping many gods
reading the Koran
accepting the Eightfold Path
19
Which continent is highlighted in Green?
Asia
Africa
Europe
South America
20
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined
People became more nomadic
Hunter and Gathering societies increased
Food supply became more reliable
21
The primary reason ancient peoples of the Nile River valley built levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to
defend against invaders
increase agricultural production
create a shorter route to distant cities
purify sacred waters
22
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic religions
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have the same religious holidays
23
What years are the 18th century?
2000s
1700s
1800s
1900s
24
Which of these is an example of a SECONDARY source?
A newspaper article from World War 2
A clay pot from a Native American site
A letter written by Albert Einstein
Your history textbook
25
This map demonstrates how Buddhism
spread from East Asia to South Asia.
spread along sea and silk trade routes.
blended with local Islamic cultures.
became an official "state" religion.
26
Which social scientist is responsible for examining and cataloging artifacts?
Economist
Archeologist
Anthropologist
Cartographer
27
In an Enduring Issues Essay, you are limited to the Enduring Issues from our notes and can NOT come up with your own!
FALSE
TRUE
28
What is terrace farming?
Moving place to place in search of food
Technology used to bring water to farms
Carving "steps" into mountains to make farmable space
Rotating the planting of crops on different fields yearly
29
What Enduring Issue looks at how people control one another?
environmental impact
desire for power
need for innovation
population changes
30
Who was the leader of the Qin dynasty?
Shi Huangdi
Marco Polo
Zheng He
Genghis Khan
31
The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley were similar because they
all had decentrazlied governments
were all monotheistic
were dependent on fertile land
all used terrace farming
32
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
a prohibition on the consumption of pork
the central authority of the Pope
monotheism and ethical conduct
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
33
Where did Muhammad start Islam?
Bablyon
Jerusalem
Mecca
Dubai
34
The spread of Paper down the Silk Road is an example of
cultural diffusion
hellenism
the mandate of heaven
ethnocentrism
35
Was Legalism harsh?
True
False
36
Which of the following belief systems believe in reincarnation and KARMA?
Shintoism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
37
What led to the success of the Mongols?
Buiding fortified walled cities to isolate themselves
The ability to negotiate with leaders for control
The use of machine guns and tanks
Superior military skills on horseback
38
Buddhism began as a sect within which religion/culture?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
39
What 2 continents did the Mongol empire encompass?
Europe and Antarctica
Asia & Africa
Africa & North America
Europe & Asia
40
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Hajj to Mecca
Alms to the poor
Drinking the holy water of Allah
Fasting during Ramadan
41
The Romans built roads linking Western Europe. Whichbest explains the Enduring Issue-Environmental impact?
It was a belief that had a positive impact on their society
It was a way they modified and changed their environment
It was a way they gained, consolidated, and maintained power
It was a new and innovative technology
42
What is a primary source?
A source that came from the period being studied
A source that was created after the time period being studied
A source that was created by government leaders
A source that has no biases or points of view
43
What continent is shown in green?
North America
South America
Brazil
Europe
44
Which of the following is a principle of Buddhism?
avoiding pork
giving up worldly desires
worshiping Kami
maintaining the caste system
45
Where did both Hinduism and Buddhism begin?
The Middle East
India
China
Japan
46
The city of Jerusalem is important because it
has become the center of development for Palestinian Arabs
serves as the financial center of the Middle East
has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, Islam
is a major port for Israel
47
Which conclusion about the Grand Canal system in China can be drawn from the information shown on this map?
Troops could easily be moved west of Luoyang on the canals.
Coastal ports dominated the canal system.
Grain could be shipped between Hangzhou and Beijing by the canal.
The canal system prevented invaders from conquering the dynasties.
48
What was a result of the Pax Mongolia?
Europeans conquered the Chinese
The Yuan dynasty was overthrown
Trade increased between Europe and Asia
China became isolated from its neighbors
49
Who went from Venice to the court of Kublai Khan and sparked European interest in Asia?
Ibn Battuta
Zheng He
Marco Polo
Mansa Musa
50
The Pax Mongolia is characterized by
equality for men and women
a Republican form of government
Political stability
an official state religion across the Mongol Empire
51
The continent of Africa is labelled by which number on this map?
2
3
1
4
52
The Partition of India was when...
British India split into India and Pakistan
The UK took over India
India and Pakistan formed one country
India became independent from France
53
What century is 788?
4th
8th
78th
7th
54
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
come into frequent contact with other groups
adhere to traditional societal values
have a strong oral history
have extended families
55
All of the following are part of the Paleolithic Era except
Old Stone Age
Simple tools and cave painting
Small clans
Farming
56
Legalism is a belief that...
humanity needs strict rules and punishments
stability can be achieved by understanding your roles in society
all people should be treated equally
nirvana can be achieved by giving up worldly desires
57
What century would 1856 be in?
9th
18th
8th
19th
58
What Enduring Issue looks at how people's views can cause unity or division?
Desire for Power
Population Changes
Impact of Technology
Impact of Beliefs & Ideas
59
What was one result of the travels of Marco Polo?
Europe went to war with China.
Interest in Asian cultures increased.
Mongol power decreased.
China remained isolated.
60
What Enduring Issue looks at how humans impact where they live and how where they live impacts them!
inequality
desire for power
environmental impact
need for innovation
