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1
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote
the Prince
as a guide to success in
politics
economic undertakings
family life
scholarship
2
In general, which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
from Asia to Europe
from Africa to Southeast Asia
from the Americas to Asia
from Europe to the Americas
3
Which river system is found in Mesopotamia?
Nile River
Tigris and Euphrates River
Yellow River
Indus River
4
The Golden Age of Muslim culture is primarily known for its
advances in math, science and medicine
policies to reduce trade between China and the Middle East
frequent conflicts with Christians and Jews
attempts to colonize North America
5
Incan terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
civilizations ability to adapt to their environments
colonial policies that harmed these civilizations
Mesoamerican artforms symbolizing culutre
slash and burn farming techniques
6
Oracle bones, Daoism and the Mandate of Heaven are all associated with early civilizations in
Russia
India
Egypt
China
7
A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades was to
strengthen English dominance in the Arab world
establish Christianity in Western Europe
unite warring Arab peoples
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
8
A person who practices Hinduism would most likely
pray facing Mecca
make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
believe the Vedas are sacred
worship in a synagogue
9
Which achievement is closely associated with Mansa Musa of Mali?
trade agreements with European merchants
discovery of diamonds in the Congo
the defeat and capture of Cairo
an increase in the influence of Islam on the kingdom
10
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation can be obtained through prayer and meditation
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
equality should exist between all members of society
proper behavior and respect for each member of a society
11
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
Natural resources encouraged self sufficiency
Mountains led to the development of independent city-states
Inland location hindered trade and colonization
Lack of seaports limited communication
12
What form of political leadership is associated with Louis XIV and Peter the Great?
democratic
absolutist
communist
theocratic
13
The term empire is best defined as
a country that requires people to assimilate
a political unit that has a common religious faith
an extensive territory ruled under a single authority
a government ruled by the consent of the people
14
During the 1500s, technological advances in navigation and map making led to the start of
medieval guilds
the Age of Exploration
the Gupta Empire
the Mongol Empire
15
In studying to United Nations, an example of a secondary source would be
photographs of the opening ceremonies of the UN
a speech written by the Secretary General of the UN
a description in an encyclopedia about the UN
the charter establishing the United Nations
16
What would a geographer conducting research most likely do?
analyze the reasons women vote for certain candidates
design a survey to determine teenage social media use
observe the effects of wind patterns on regional trade
use carbon-14 to determine the age of artifacts
17
Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?
Axum, Zimbabwe and West Africa
Spain, France and Egypt
Japan, India and Eastern Europe
China, Russia and Iran
18
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
decline of large empires
growth of iron tool-making
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
migration of early peoples to the Americas
19
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
Mysticism
Conformity
Obedience
Humanism
20
What long term effect did the Magna Carta have on England?
The power of the monarchy was limited
The influence of the middle class was reduced
The new American form of government was adopted
The system of mercantilism was strenghtened
21
Place these law codes in correct chronological order.
Justinian, Twelve Tables, Hammurabi, Napoleonic
Hammurabi, Twelve Tables, Justinian, Napoleonic
Hammurabi, Justinian, Napoleonic, Twelve Tables
Twelve Tables, Napoleonic, Hammurabi, Justinian
22
Which is considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
decline in the power of the Catholic Church
end of religious wars
posting of the 95 Theses
sale of indulgences
23
One way that the ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, and Mayas are similar is that they all developed
irrigation systems
block printing systems
iron weapons
wheeled vehicles
24
Between 500 BC and AD 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of
language and metallurgical skills
camels and Islam
porcelain and canons
cuneiform and galley ships
25
What is one way in which animism, Shinto and Daoism are similar?
emphasis on harmony with nature
reliance on teaching of the Vedas
monotheistic belief systems
belief in the idea of nirvana
26
Which statement best describes the Aztecs at the time of the encounter with Europeans?
Advanced agricultural practices with large urban centers
Small groups of nomadic people that competed for food
Various ethnic groups with a representative government
Absence of social class structure and poor living conditions
27
Which of the following is closesly associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
Refraining from eating meat on Fridays
Worshipping many gods
Following the Eightfold Path
Prayer five times a day
28
The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa encouraged
cultural isolation
self-sufficiency
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
29
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
process of making silk
the printing press
republican form of government
30
Which values are associated with the principles of Buddhism?
Competition and financial success
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
Maintaining the caste system
self-determination and democracy
31
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
level of education received
number of slaves owned
amount of land possessed
amount of money earned
32
Opinion and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of
plagiarism
points of view
human rights
turning points
33
Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it
became the first democratic constitution
preserved Chinese legal decrees
served as a model for European legal systems
united Muslim and Roman thought
34
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
Mountain ranges
Population densities
Climate patterns
Land usage patterns
35
Subsistence farming can best be defined as
harvesting a surplus of crops to sell for profit
domesticating animals and transporting goods
producing just enough food for a family's survival
irrigating crops to increase production
36
Where does the evidence gathered by Mary Leakey suggest earliest humans developed?
Himalaya Mountains
Great Rift Valley
Amazon Rain Forest
Philippine archipelago
37
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
oral traditions
recorded history
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
38
According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be
considered an economic burden on the colonial power
encouraged to develop their own industries
acquired as markets for raw materials
granted independence as soon as possible
39
The Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall were both intended to
isolate unpopular governments
keep people from smuggling illegal goods
limit the movement of peoples
halt the spread of communism
40
Which social scientist is most concerned with the relationship between supply and demand?
Anthropologist
Economist
Political scientist
Sociologist