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1
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
economic prosperity
cultural decline
social equality
political conflict
2
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Athens
Constantinople
Baghdad
3
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
4
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
5
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Pythagoras
Pericles
Hippocrates
Homer
6
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Elsa
Ezma
a mongol
Ana
7
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Washington Capitals
New York Rangers
Baltimore Ravens
Arizona Diamondbacks
8
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
9
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses
past actions control a persons' destiny
struggle between good vs. evil
10
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
11
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Germanic invaders
trade routes
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
12
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on islands
on mountaintops
in canyons
in rainforests
13
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The Feudal System
The Church
14
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Mayan
Egyptian
Persian
Incan
15
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
16
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
expansion
pilgrimages
prayer
leaders
17
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
18
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Muslims
19
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Twelve Tablets
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
20
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
Gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People will experience afterlife
People must respect nature spirits
21
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
22
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
4
2
3
1
23
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
religious authorities
tribal councils
elected officials
representative assemblies
24
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
ocean navigation
25
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
parish priests
humanists
bankers
feudal lords
26
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
27
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Egyptian pharaohs
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
28
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
China
Rome
Florence
Athens
29
What regions were connected by the silk road?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
30
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Arabia
China
Spain
Italy
31
What year was this picture taken?
2010
2014
2011
2015
32
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
33
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Buddism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
34
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
35
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Language
36
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
shipping and trade
farming
manufactured good
lumber and minerals
37
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Roman
Byzantine
Indian
Greek
38
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Miami Dolphins
Chicago Bears
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Ravens
39
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Events from Roman history
Found in Babylonian legends
Taken from Greek mythology
Action of Egyptian gods
40
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
41
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
42
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
written laws
civil service
elected legistatures
direct democracy
43
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Mosaics
Tapestries
Sculpture
44
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
45
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important in agricultural production
46
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
47
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Arabic
Russian
Chinese
Persian
48
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
49
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
50
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Carthage
Corinth
Athens
51
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
52
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Patricians in sections 1
Emperor in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
53
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Buddhism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
54
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Judy
Amanda
Sophia
Norah
55
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Zeus
Juno
Venus