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1
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
owning land
religious beliefs
a classless society
respect for authority
2
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Industrial
Commercial
Green
Neolithic
3
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
number of slaves owned
amount of land posessed
amount of money earned
level of education achieved
4
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
ethnocentrism
secularism
cultural diffusion
cultural isolation
5
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Analects
New Testament
Torah
Koran
6
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
established a basic structure for military rule
provided a basis for social order
7
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
flee warfare
establish a colonial empire
8
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Daoism
Jainism
Judaism
9
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
subsistence farmers
village dwellers
hunters and gatherers
guild members
10
India's earliest civilizations were located in
dry steppes
river valleys
coastal regions
mountainous areas
11
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Creation of the Compass
Utilization of Cuneiform
Development of the wheel
12
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
Developments in Ancient Ghana
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Improvements under the Tokugawa
13
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
use of the human figure in art
establishment of production quotas for oil
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
14
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
law
literature
engineering
medicine
15
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
A strong military led to national unity
16
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
the printing press
a republican form of government
the process of making silk
17
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
political corruption and instability of the government
continued acceptance of traditional religions
a series of military defeats in Africa
18
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
19
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
established economies based on trade
practiced Christianity
limited the power of their rulers
20
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
Violence must always be punished with violence
All men are equal under the law
21
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
opened trade routes to the Americas
established their wealth through trade
adopted Christianity as their major religion
22
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
extensive trade with the Middle East
23
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
the evil in humans must be eliminated
ancestor worship should be discontinued
the ruler should be chosen democratically
24
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
manorialism
free market
socialism
command
25
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
written language
compass
monotheistic religion
ziggurat
26
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Buddhism
Hiunduism
Islam
Christianity
27
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
birth
education
geographic location
individual achievement
28
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
the location protected people from land invasion
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
29
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
loyalty to their military leader
service to their church
allegiance to their families
devotion to their nation state
30
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Balfour Declaration
Magna Carta
Act of Supremacy
Twelve Tables
31
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
had the right to vote
enjoyed some legal rights
could hold public office
were equal to men
32
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a writing system
an agricultural surplus
a democratic government
an educational system
33
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
maintain social and political order
respect and worship nature
improve their positions in life
serve the needs of religious leaders
34
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
societies became nomadic
food production declined
birthrates decreased rapidly
civilizations developed
35
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they promote polytheism
they provide codes of behavior
they establish gender equality
they describe secularism
36
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
doing good deeds
eliminating selfish desires
relying on divine help
making pilgrimages to Mecca
37
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
economics
poetry
drama
38
The illustration represents a society based on
accumulated wealth
social class
political ability
educational achievement
39
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
lack of natural seaports limited communication
40
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
human rights
military service
education
family order
41
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Shinto
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
42
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
All residents were given voting rights
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
43
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
expansion of apartheid
pattern of the Bantu migrations
shift in European population
spread of Christianity
44
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
animism
45
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
reincarnation
animism
nirvana
monotheism
46
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
salvation can be attained by good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society
47
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
Society was highly industrialized
The population tended to be small
There was a system of mass production
The concept of private property was important
48
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
are polytheistic religions
have the same religious holidays
49
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
nobility
church
military
inquisition
50
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democratic societies where people elected officials
51
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
52
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
borders and elevations that were easily defended
the means for irrigation and transportation
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
53
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
54
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
developed a nomadic way of life
began living in permanent settlements
depended on hunting and gathering
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
55
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
North America
Europe
Asia
56
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
praying in a synagogue
worshipping many gods
accepting the Eight-fold Path
reading the Koran
57
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Egyptian
Roman
Greek
Phoenician
58
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Charlemagne
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mansa Musa
Alexander the Great
59
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
unified national court systems were developed
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
60
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
merchants
scholars
farmers
soldiers
61
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
praying five times a day
following the Eightfold path
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
worshipping many gods
62
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
a strong belief in the importance of education
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
the rapid industrialization of the economy
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
63
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
64
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat form for their temples
established trade routes to China
used a hieroglyphic writing system
65
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
major discoveries in math and science
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
66
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
67
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
from conquering Mongol invaders
from Vikings from northern Europe
through contact with traders from China
68
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Feudalism began in Western Europe
69
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
formation of the Christian Church
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
increased support of Mayan leaders
expansion of Hellenistic culture
70
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Rome
ancient Babylonia
71
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
cultural diffusion
armed conflict
urbanization
isolation
72
Which society practiced direct democracy?
Gupta Empire
early Egypt
dynastic China
ancient Athens
73
The caste system in India was characterized by
toleration for various religious beliefs
a lack of social mobility
equality between men and women
the right of people to choose their occupation
74
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
ethnocentrism
isolation
cultural diffusion
imperialism
75
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
they developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
created classless societies
76
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Islam and Buddhism
Shinto and animism
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Confucianism
77
The term feudalism is best defined as a
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
holy war between Christians and Muslims
78
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
79
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem