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1
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a poverty-stricken era
a decade of colonial unrest
a golden age
a period of political chaos
2
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
urban planning
monotheism
social equality
3
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
enough food to feed an entire village
a single cash crop
food to sell in village markets
4
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
sale of slaves to Europeans
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
5
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
innovations introduced in Renaissance
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
6
One way the Five Relationships, the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
describe secularism
1. promote polytheism
provide codes of behavior
establish gender equality
7
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
Arabian Sea
8
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how people influence governmental decisions
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history3
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
9
Citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
absolutism
10
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
major discoveries in mathematics and science
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
11
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
expansion of equal rights
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
invention of writing
construction of the pyramids
12
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
mixed economy
traditional economy
market economy
command economy
13
The Gupta Empire in India & the Tang Dynasty are best remembered as eras of
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
14
Which concept is 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
15
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
self sufficiency
cultural diffusion
cultural isolation
16
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Gupta
Maurya
British
Persian
17
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
individual achievement
birth
geographic location
18
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
climate and geography favored agriculture
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
19
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward to
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
20
Which statement about the Song dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion?
Emperors embraced Neo-Confucianism and footbinding for upper class women.
Their advances were greater than those of Tang China.
.China's best emperors came from the Song dynasty
The culture of the Song dynasty was superior to Han dynasty.
21
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
22
The Post-Classical Period began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Roman
Byzantine
Mughal
23
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
economy
cartography
political science
anthropology
24
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Muslims
Mongols
Byzantines
Vikings
25
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
established totalitarian governments
26
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
China and the Roman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
27
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Twelve Tables of the Romans
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
ziggurats of Sumeria
28
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
oral traditions
29
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
the diary of Empress Theodora
a novel that incorporates the hajj of Mansa Musa
30
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Songhai
Mali
Ghana
Egyptian
31
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
provided a basis for social order
stressed the importance of the individual
established a basic structure for military rule
32
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
converted thousands of people to Christianity
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
produced written records of their extensive travels
33
While the Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it was a highway for Africans. This is due to
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
desertification reducing the amount of arable land
34
One reason for the growth and success of post-classical cities like Baghdad and Constantinople was because they
were part of the Roman Empire
traded only with people from their immediate region
were located on major trade routes
tolerated religious diversity
35
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system3
36
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
belief in one God
absolute monarchies
separate, independent city-states
extensive trade with the Persians
37
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Gupta Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
distinct social classes
stable governments
cultural isolation
38
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
anthropologis
economist
sociologist
archaeologist
39
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
40
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
41
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republic form of government
came under the control of the Muslims
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
42
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
an effective legal system
gunpowder
43
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
promoted unity and communication by building roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
44
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
45
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally2
ended all physical punishment
46
The first and only female empress of China, Wu Zetian, ruled during the
Qin
Tang
Song
Han
47
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
48
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Han Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
developed parliamentary governments
reached their height of power at the same time
declined, in part, because of outside invaders
49
Which empire is most closely associated with split in Christianity?
Byzantine
Persian
Mughal
British
50
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.