Which of the following is the main reason for the rift between the Sunni & Shiites?

conflict over the line of succession after Muhammad

Which of these would NOT be one of the Buddha's 4 Noble truths?

suffering can never be eliminated

Which is not correctly associated with the political change which they experienced 500-1200?

West African moved from kingdoms to stateless societies

The significance of the Byzantine empire included all of the following EXCEPT

conquest of the Ottoman empire and parts of Middle East

What was Mauryan Empire's most significant accomplishment?

unifying most of the South Asian subcontinent

Before 600CE large empires such as Han,Persian & Roman empires extended their military power by

developing supply lines&building infrastructure such as road

Early societies developed civs. in floodplains of great rivers because it provided

fertile silt and water for agriculture

How does this statue reflect the impact of cultural diffusion in Classical India?

the artistic style shows the influence of Greeks

What was a result of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

the price of gold dropped in cities such as Cairo

How was the collapse of the Roman empire different than that of Han China?

the dynastic cycle of large empires reappeared in China

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

What is true about the Indian Ocean trade network?

trade involved regions bordering Indian Ocean & China

Which accurately shows a change at the end of the classical period(200-600CE)?

Rome & China developed new religions, India was more Hindu

In an effort to strengthen the Mongol fighting forces Chinggis Khan

formed new military w no tribal affiliations

Which of the following accurately describes Mongol empire's role in facilitating trans-Eurasian

it re-established Silk Roads between E. Asia & Europe

All of the following statements about Harappan society is true EXCEPT

their writings have provided alot of info to historians

Which of these would a legalist agree with?

firmly enforcing all rules and punishments

What do bureaucrats usually do?

carry out orders and regulations

What is a valid statement regarding the history of South Asia?

religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people

Which of the following is accurate about the Tang & Byzantine empire

Both governments due to their size and pop had bureacracies

By 1200 CE improved agricultural technology had spread thru African through the

migration of Bantu speaking people with knowledge of iron

Which of the following was NOT a major difference between the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox

belief in sacredness of the bible

What was the relationship between Islam and the indigenous religions of West Africa?

Islamic leaders converted to Islam & allowed pagan religions

What were 2 major sources of stability during the Dark Ages in Europe?

feudalism and the Catholic church

what is filial piety?

respect for elders living and dead

Feudalism was the system that

described the political & social relationships of lord/serfs

were a major source of diffusion of religions like Buddhism

Greek politics resembled Indian politics in

tendency of smaller regional political units

Which religion spread more rapidly as a result of the decline of a classical empire?

the spread of Buddhism in China at the end of Han

Development & spread of Christianity & Buddhism before 600CE had the following in common EXCEPT

the founders of both presented themselves as divine

Confucianism encourages its followers to

follow ethical rules to promote harmony

Which is an important factor in the spread of the bubonic plague?

the mongol expansion from China to eastern Europe

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

mosques, medical books & algebra

The earliest Chinese writing developed during the Shang era using

characters carved on bones and shells

Which of the following events does this portray?

visit to Mecca following Ramadan

Footbinding is the best example of

the patriarchal nature of Chinese society

Which statement about the Bubonic plague is most accurate?

it's greatests effects were in Europe & led to less feudali

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1
In 1271 Kubilai Khan changed the name of the Mongol dynasty in China to
Qin
Chin
Yuan
Song
2
Which of the following is the main reason for the rift between the Sunni & Shiites?
conflict over the belief of Muhammad's ascention into heaven
conflict over tax distribution
conflict over the line of succession after Muhammad
conflict over cultural differences
3
Which of these would NOT be one of the Buddha's 4 Noble truths?
suffering can never be eliminated
suffering is caused by desire
all life involves suffering
people should follow the 8fold path
4
Which is not correctly associated with the political change which they experienced 500-1200?
Byzantine & Chinese maintained strong central governments
Vikings & Mongols moved from nomads to settled societies
W.Europe & Japan were dominated by feudalism
West African moved from kingdoms to stateless societies
5
The significance of the Byzantine empire included all of the following EXCEPT
conquest of the Ottoman empire and parts of Middle East
ability to survive 1000 yrs
its cultural influence to Balkans and Russia
importance of the empires capital at Constantinople
6
What was Mauryan Empire's most significant accomplishment?
unifying most of the South Asian subcontinent
building the Great Wall of China
opening up the Indian Ocean trade network for the 1st time
spreading Hinduism into the Middle East and Asia
7
Before 600CE large empires such as Han,Persian & Roman empires extended their military power by
recruiting their armies from the areas they conquered
giving more political power to the common people they conque
developing supply lines&building infrastructure such as road
creating open societies inclusive of different religions
8
Which is NOT an area that Islam expanded to?
Spain
Germany
Southeast Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
9
Early societies developed civs. in floodplains of great rivers because it provided
spawning grounds for fish
natural compass since all rivers run north to south
fertile silt and water for agriculture
route for large ship traffic
10
In 1258 the Mongols sacked ____ and killed the last caliph?
Mecca
Damascus
Cairo
Baghdad
11
How does this statue reflect the impact of cultural diffusion in Classical India?
Buddhism spread into India from China
the artistic style shows the influence of Greeks
images such as this were found in Hindu temples
reflets the spread of Islamic artistic ideas
12
What was a result of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
Islam began to spread in Spain
He brought Islam to the Middle East
the price of gold dropped in cities such as Cairo
13
How was the collapse of the Roman empire different than that of Han China?
the Hand never had to deal with nomadic invasions
the dynastic cycle of large empires reappeared in China
China turned to feudalism due to collapse
China's religion kept them unified whereas Rome's didn't
14
Which is NOT one of the 5 pillars of Islam?
Almsgiving
Baptism
Hajj
a confession of faith
15
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman empire was
growth of cities and dominance by middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
an increase in trade and manufacturing
renewed interest in education and the arts
16
What is true about the Indian Ocean trade network?
trade involved regions bordering Indian Ocean & China
the most important trade item exchanged was silk
monsoons prevented trade from taking place along E Africa
Europeans were able to dominate the trade
17
Trade spurred the introduction of both Islam & Hinduism to which of the following regions?
East Asia
Central Asia
Southeast Asia
East Africa
18
Which accurately shows a change at the end of the classical period(200-600CE)?
the Silk Roads trade ended and never resumed again
nomadic invasions brought down the Roman empire but not Han
spread of Islam in the 4th century challenged Buddhism
Rome & China developed new religions, India was more Hindu
19
Which of the following areas were organized as city-states in the post-classical period?
Russia
East Africa
Europe
China
20
In an effort to strengthen the Mongol fighting forces Chinggis Khan
traded w Europeans to obtain more powerful modern artillery
chose military leaders thru the civil service exam
formed new military w no tribal affiliations
emphasized tribal affiliations
21
Which of the following accurately describes Mongol empire's role in facilitating trans-Eurasian
it created a self-contained econ system by banning non-Mong
it developed a sophisticated bureaucracy staffed by Mongols
it imposed Mongol religious beliefs on conquered people
it re-established Silk Roads between E. Asia & Europe
22
All of the following statements about Harappan society is true EXCEPT
most of their home had private showers and toilets
they traded with Mesopotamia
their writings have provided alot of info to historians
they had a generally equal social status
23
Which of these would a legalist agree with?
equality in all relationships
carefully obeying role models
eliminating most rules and punishments
firmly enforcing all rules and punishments
24
What do bureaucrats usually do?
carry out orders and regulations
right in wars
run religious rituals
serve jury duty
25
Saint __ began the transformation of Christianity from a small sect to a world religion?
Paul
Peter
Gelasius
Thecla
26
What is a valid statement regarding the history of South Asia?
urbanization has strengthened the traditional beliefs
religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people
little cultural diffusion has occurred
superpower involvement has brought peace and economic
27
Which of the following is accurate about the Tang & Byzantine empire
both societies gave women increased rights
both societies gave tax breaks to buddhist monasteries
Both governments due to their size and pop had bureacracies
The Byzantine empire had large cities and the Tang had few
28
By 1200 CE improved agricultural technology had spread thru African through the
development of oxen immune to diseases carried by the tsetse
discovery of gold that provided a means of exchange
migration of Bantu speaking people with knowledge of iron
expansion of Sahara desert which forced Berber peoples south
29
Which of the following was NOT a major difference between the Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox
belief in sacredness of the bible
celibacy of the clergy
political role of the Pope
language used during mass
30
Which of the following contributed to the fall of Rome and Han?
invasions by borderland people
new military technology
irregularities in the silver trade
destruction of overland trade routes
31
What was the relationship between Islam and the indigenous religions of West Africa?
In a short time period Islam replaced indigenous religions
Islamic leaders forbid the practice of animistic relgions
Islamic leaders converted to Islam & allowed pagan religions
Islam did not spread in W. Africa due to the Sahara desert
32
What were 2 major sources of stability during the Dark Ages in Europe?
protection by Roman emperors and the Orthodox church
profits from trade and protection by Vikings
feudalism and the Catholic church
strong central governments and currency
33
what is filial piety?
respect for elders living and dead
Deep religious conviction
power in the hands of the people
obedience to a small number of rulers
34
Feudalism was the system that
term for Mongol military administration
defined the hierarchy within the Roman Catholic church
raised the standard of living in Western Europe
described the political & social relationships of lord/serfs
35
The Silk Road
had a major impact on India allowing them to break caste
allowed the Mediterranean world to take advantage of China
allowed women to negotiate & dominate economics
were a major source of diffusion of religions like Buddhism
36
Both the ancient Romans and the Ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians is
imperialism
materialism
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
37
Greek politics resembled Indian politics in
the role of slave labor in public works projects
tendency of smaller regional political units
the inclusion of women as political leaders
the spread of democracy throughout the region
38
Which religion spread more rapidly as a result of the decline of a classical empire?
spread of Islam along the Trans-Saharan routes
the adoption of Buddhism by Mauryan emperor Ashoka
the spread of Buddhism in China at the end of Han
christianity in the 1st century
39
Development & spread of Christianity & Buddhism before 600CE had the following in common EXCEPT
the founders of both presented themselves as divine
both were outgrowths of other religions
both were aided in their spread by trade networks
both developed monastic orders open to women
40
Which of the following was NOT an area the Mongols conquered?
Japan
China
Russia
Persia
41
Confucianism encourages its followers to
learn from foreigners better ways to excel
become one with nature and avoid conflict
follow ethical rules to promote harmony
experiment with new ideas and technology
42
"Listen carefully and obey whatever your husband tells you.." This says what about Confucianism
equality of all members of the family
the legitimacy of selling women to worthy families
the power of women over their husbands
the duties of family members
43
In 750CE and arab dynasty known as the ___overthrew the Umayyad caliphate?
Tamarid
Ayyubids
Abbasids
Seljuks
44
Which is an important factor in the spread of the bubonic plague?
the mongol expansion from China to eastern Europe
the centralization of the European nation-states
peasant revolts and pop decline
the spread of Buddhism from India to China
45
Which achievements are most closely associated with the Golden Age of Islam?
gunpowder, pagodas and silk
columns and democracy
mosques, medical books & algebra
aqueducts, roads and temples
46
The earliest Chinese writing developed during the Shang era using
wedges pressed into clay
characters carved on bones and shells
hieroglyphs on rocks
alphabet letters
47
Which of the following regions converted to Eastern Orthodox?
North Africa
Russia
France
Spain
48
After the collapse of the western half of Roman empire, authority survived another 1000yrs in
Carolingian empire
Byzantine empire
Holy Roman empire
Ptolemaic empire
49
Which of the following events does this portray?
pilgrimage to Western Wall in Jerusalem
visit to Mecca following Ramadan
observation of Muhammad's bday
celebration of Buddha's bday
50
Footbinding is the best example of
the influence of Buddhist customs in China
the diffusion of Indian traditions to China through trade
the technological brilliance of the Song dynasty
the patriarchal nature of Chinese society
51
Which statement about the Bubonic plague is most accurate?
isolated areas like England were spared the worst effect
it started in China but had worst effects on the Middle East
it's greatests effects were in Europe & led to less feudali
fear of the disease caused the population to migrate north
52
The Code of Hammurabi demonstrated
it made provision for the economic well being of all classes
the king was regarded as a God
it was marked by social inequalities
it moved away from physical punishments
53
The spread of Greek culture all over the Eastern Mediterranean and former Persian empire is
Delian league
zorastrianism
classicalization
hellenistic
54
The Mandate of Heaven was a belief that held by Chinese that
an examination was the only way to determine leadership
everyone continues to go through reincarnation until enlight
ancestral worship was essential for social harmony
a good ruler had the divine right to govern
55
Which of the following languages came into existence as a result of global trading patterns?
Latin
Swahili
French
Arabic
56
What was NOT a consequence of Mongol invasions?
Caliph was killed and Islam empire less unified
China was governed by a foreign power
Kiev was destroyed
Silk Road was destroyed
57
Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia and Latin America are based on?
an appreciation for the forces of nature
willingness to accept Christianity
a desire for wealth
written tradition
58
The architecture & layout of the Indus Valley cities indicate?
the presence of a strong central authority
political systems based on military control
that they transferred architecture styles to Mesopotamia
strong Egyptian influence
59
How did the diaspora of Jews in the classical period impact Judaism?
new Jewish communities were able to attract lots of converts
Jewish people intermarried which caused it to decline
it changed Judaism from a major religion to a minor cult
Jews were forced to create tight knit communities
60
The Roman sculpture shows the sacking of Jerusalem was intended to show what?
to convey the power of the Roman empire
to express sympathy for defeated armies
portray the value of all ranks of Roman society
to show the Romans respect for Judaism
61
China experienced a "golden age" between 618-1279 during the Tang and ___dynasties
Han
Qin
Song
Sui
62
"Until lions have historians, tales of hunting will glorify the hunter" means
the concept of history is different in Africa than Europe
history reflects the viewpoint of the Victors
Common people need to learn to write so they tell their stor
Hunting is a sport that brings glory to the hunter
63
Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the diffusion of religion?
Roman roads in the Mediterranean helped spread Christianity
Silk Road trade allowed Confucianism to spread to South Asia
Indian Ocean trade diffused Hinduism into SE Asia
Silk Road trade routes helped spread Buddhism to China
64
Which text is incorrectly linked with the religion?
Mahabharata-Hinduism
Bible-Christianity
Torah-Judaism
Koran-Buddhism
65
What Russian city developed as a result of Mongol invasions?
Kiev
Petrograd
Moscow
Novgorod
66
Which was a result of the Crusades?
Exposure to new ideas that brought on the Renaissance
European rulers were less likely to fight one another
Christians took control of the Holy Land
Many Europeans immigrated to Southwest Asia

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