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This civilization was located around the yellow river, and worshiped ancestors
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
China
Egypt
2
Why were colonies important to European mercantilism?
the colonies did not help increase mercantilism
raw goods from the Americas created more wealth
the colonies were mainly protestant
inflation lead to higher prices in the Americas
3
The Aztecs (Mexica) had an empire but not have a centralized state because the Aztecs
had a strong government ruled by many citizens from conquered areas
allowed conquered territories to be semi autonomous if they paid tribute
ruled over an empire that was too widely scattered to manage
ruled their empire through strict control by religious authorities
4
This civilization formed around the Tigris and Euphrates, developed cuneiform, and bronze
Indus River Valley
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
5
The caste system emphasized
strict segregation
national unity
local community cooperation
racial equality
6
This civilization is similar to China in how its geography with natural boundaries impacted their society
None of these
Egypt
Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
7
How did the Ottoman Empire influence religion?
Sunni Islam was forced
They practiced religious toleration
Shi'a Islam was forced
Christianity was forced
8
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?
it developed from pictographs
the Chinese language changed very little since 200 BC
people all over China could read it
all readers needed to know was a small number of pictographs
9
Which of the following is NOT a result of the Columbian Exchange?
disease wiped out 90% of Native Americans
the conquistadors sought gold
the introduction of American crops improved peoples diet & life expectancy
the Atlantic Slave Trade developed & sent slaves to the Americas
10
Why was the introduction of European firearms in Japan successful?
it corresponded with a civil war that destroyed feudalism
It corresponded with the end of the closed country policy
it corresponded with the attempts of shogun to unify Japan
it corresponded with the warring states era of new feudalism
11
The GREATEST impact of the Columbian Exchange was
the annual storage of crops for native peoples
the transport of slaves from the Americas to Africa
the transfer of plants, people, and ideas between the old and new world
the spread of new diseases, which led to vaccinations
12
The Safavid Empire became famous for creating what type of art?
frescos
oil paintings
Persian rugs
porcelain dolls
13
One important difference between the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia was?
The Nile did not produce as much fertile soil
The Nile is shorter than the Tigris and Euphrates
Nile was the center of religion, but Mesopotamians didnt practice any
The Nile flooded at the same time every year, the others were unpredictable
14
What contributed to a decline in both of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?
Natural disasters
Disruption in trade
Religious rebellions
Incompetent leadership
15
Which of these is similarity between early Indus River Valley and early Chinese (Shang) civilizations?
Thier daily lives were highly documented by scholars.
Neither showed signs of great wealth
Agriculture was an important part of the economy.
Each declined due to a change in climate
16
What did Suleiman the Lawgiver support?
The conquest of Constantinople
Military conquest of India
Government reform and cultural achievements
Equality for people of all faiths
17
Which of the following was NOT an attitude reflected by China's Forbidden City?
The importance of Confucianism in China
The nation's isolationism
The power and wealth of the emperor
The distinction between social classes in China
18
Astrolabe and improvements in cartography helped Europeans to
defeatthe Mongols
explore the Western Hemisphere
launch the Crusades
expel the Moors
19
Which event encouraged curiosity & a desire for trade which sparked the Age of Exploration?
the Black Plague
the Great Schism
the Renaissance
the Reformation
20
Which Empire was responsible for sacking Constantinople in 1453 and ending the Byzantines?
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Safavid Empire
Qing Dynasty
21
What effect did monsoons have on Indus Valley architecture?
cities were built on elevated platforms
cities had underground sewage systems to carry waste out of the city
cities had streets that were 30 feet wide
cities were laid out in grid patterns
22
All of following contributed to the cultural blending that created Ottoman culture EXCEPT
The pursuit of religious converts
Conquest
Migration
Trade
23
Cuneiform first emerged in Mesopotamia for what primary purpose?
document trade transactions
record history
create written codes of law
transcribe court cases
24
How did gunpowder from China give Europeans an edge during the era of seaborne exploration?
use in weapons made Europeans equal with those they sought to conquer
Guns and gunpowder made Europeans intimidating for any opponent.
The introduction of gunpowder allowed Europeans to become equals to Asia
explosives were used to power ships giving Europeans an advantage in travel
25
Incan agricultural success would not have been possible without which of these?
sugarcane
horses
steel plows
terraced farming
26
A type of government run by a religious authority
Monarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
27
Conquered people resented Aztec rule because the Aztecs
used conquered people for human sacrifice
none of these
Forced conquered people to migrate
used conquered people as soldiers
28
The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to
show the greatness of the emperor
prevent immigration
divide the empire into rival states
prevent foreign invasion
29
Why was trade important to the Olmec civilization?
trade helped boost its economy and spread its influence
trade meant the ruler could collect taxes on trade goods
a system of trade meant the civilization had a ruling class
trade allowed the people more time to develop new skills
30
Which factor most contributed to the cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire?
reliance on colonies in the Americas
legal system based on the Qur’an (Koran)
central location spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia
alliances with the Russians and Hapsburgs
31
How did the Ottoman Empire influence law?
they forced all Hindu’s to pay taxes
they were strict and punished Christians by cutting off their hands
they forced everyone to convert to Islam or die
they created Millet, that states everyone follows their religion's code
32
Who were the foriegn rulers of the Qing Dynasty?
the Tainos
the Portuguese
the Manchus
the Spaniards
33
Why did Europeans want to find a direct sea route to Asia in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries?
to limit the variety of trade goods
to avoid paying inflated prices for goods
to spread Christianity to the east
to introduce new spices to Muslims
34
The journey that slaves made across the Atlantic in which conditions were bad: slaves were unable to stand up bellowdeck
encomienda
The Middle Passage
The Macartney emabasswy
The Magellan navigation
35
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
Constantly at war despite huge defensive structures
Cities were destroyed by invaders
Cities were laid down without thinking (jumbled streets)
Cities were planned with plumbing & sewer systems
36
How are Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt alike?
Both societies are located in river valleys which gave them surplus food.
Both societies had the same basic social hierarchy.
Both societies developed complex systems of writing.
Both societies were based on Christian principles of religion.
37
Among people in the ancient world, which of these contributed to the distribution of goods and the spread of new ideas?
Trade between regions
Religion
Building aqueducts
Taming cattle
38
Warrior nomads who migrated to a region along the Indus River originally inhabited by the Harappans were the
Aryans.
Chinese.
Bohemians.
Japanese.
39
Which of these was the MOST important result of the deaths of much of the Indian population in South America?
The removal of the Jesuits from South America
The call for an end to colonization of the Americas
The search to enslave more Indians from North America
The importation of slaves from Africa
40
How did the Bantu migration impact the development of African society?
they pushed out the native people
they spread their farming and iron working techniques
they conquered all of Africa
they spread Animism and Islam
41
Which nation did Prince Henry help to take the lead in overseas exploration?
Portugal
France
Spain
Italy
42
The Aztec use of the calendar and the Maya writing system both illustrate that pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas
Flourished prior to European arrival
Converted others to Islam
Traded extensively with Africa
Declined because of invasion and diseases
43
What were the three motives for exploration?
God, Slaves & Manufactured goods
Gold, Pineapples, & Corn
God, Gold, & Glory
God, Gold, & New Technology
44
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
ziggurat
monotheistic religion
compass
written language
45
Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a centralized government
The cities had an organized pattern of streets
The farms produced annual crop surpluses
Goods were imported from coastal cities
Houses were constructed with baked bricks.
46
Which culture developed an understanding of the concept of Zero?
Mohawk
Inca
Maya
Inuit
47
Which religion focuses on the four noble truths to get rid of suffering?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
48
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
it led to long periods of war among familes
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a dynasty
religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers
the ruler received a direct mandate from heaven to resign
49
The Inca were able to dominate the Andes region through
roads, organized government, and counting systems
long-distance trade, a professional military, and a unified currency
unified language, money systems, and a professional military
a communications system, empire management techniques, and steelproduction
50
This was an "eye for an eye" system of laws in Mesopotamia
The Code of Hammurabi
The Ten Commandments
The Roman Codex of Laws
The Book of the Dead
51
By closing Japanese harbors to most foreigners in the 1600s the Tokugawa Shogunate attempted to
increase Japanese agricultural production
eliminate Japan’s influence on Southeast Asia
destroy traditional Japanese culture
protect Japan from European influence
52
This American civilization built large carved head statues
Aztec
Olmec
Inca
Maya
53
From which region did the Bantu-speaking peoples migrate south?
the region near the southern border of the Kalahari Desert
the region near the southern border of the Sahara
the region near the Red Sea
the region near the Mediterranean Sea
54
Which are characteristics of monotheism in the ancient Hebrew civilization?
One god is the creator.
God is considered to be eternal and omnipotent.
Different gods are better suited for society.
God promises to protect his followers if they enter into a covenant.
55
What was one effect of the Columbian Exchange on European society?
Migration to the Americas declined.
Horses were acquired for the first time.
The population increased with the introduction of new foods.
The Christian Church divides into Roman Catholic & Orthodox
56
a belief in only one god
Monotheism
Heiroglyphics
Polytheism
Cuneiform
57
In order to solve the problem of not having any natural barriers the Sumerians
traded excess crops to gain weaponry
dug irrigation ditches
built city walls with mud bricks
hired a mercenary army to protect them
58
The world’s first form of writing made by the Sumerians
Polytheism
Monotheism
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
59
The Rosetta Stone was
the keystone in the Great Pyramid at Giza
the key to translating hieroglyphics
a symbol of the pharaoh's authority
an island in the Nile delta
60
This civilization formed around the Nile River, worshiped their Pharaohs as gods and built pyramids
China
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valler
Egypt
61
What major barrier hindered effective centralized government in Japan?
The difficulties of collecting taxes
The dissatisfaction of the peasant class
The interference from Christian missionaries
The power of the daimyo
62
Confucianism encouraged a feeling of intense loyalty to the
Province
Nation
Family
Neighboring warlord
63
During the 1500s what was China's official trade policy?
China openly traded with all European countries
The Government lowered taxes to promote trade
Only the Govt' was allowed to trade with foreign countries
China traded only with Japan and other Asian countries
64
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
its written language has not yet been deciphered
it existed in a part of the world that has been ignored
there are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
it existed for only a few hundred years
65
The Sumerians built pyramid shaped temples in each city-state dedicated to the gods and goddesses that were known as
palaces
Shrines
ziggurats
Towers
66
Animal bone used by ancient Chinese priests to communicate with the gods
oracle bone
diviniation bones
holy bones
dinosaur bones
67
In Hammurabi's Code punishments differ by status. This demonstrates that
All men are equal under the law
Violence must always be punished with violence
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
68
How did Cortes' actions in Mexico against the Aztecs influence Pizzaro in Peru against the Incas?
Pizzaro had heard of the riches of Cortes had gained in Mexico
Pizzaro never went to Peru, he invaded parts of the Florida
Pizzaro was disgusted by Cortes' actions and alerted the King of Spain
Pizzaro did need to counquer Peru because he had worked with Cortes
69
This was developed by the Egyptians, this writing system used pictograms and phonetics
Polytheism
Monotheism
Heiroglyphics
Cuneiform
70
The Aztecs built a powerful and wealthy empire by
destroying their Toltec and Mayan rivals.
militarily conquering other tribes and making alliances.
using gold and silver to control Mesoamerican trade.
allying with the Spanish conquistadors.
71
a belief in multiple gods
Hieroglyphics
Polytheism
Monotheism
Cuneiform
72
This civilization had a caste system, cities built on a grid system, and plumbing
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Indus River Valley
73
An economic policy under which nations sought to increase their wealth and power by selling more goods than they bought.
Imperialism
Colonization
Capitalism
Mercantilism
74
Which empires are the “gunpowder empires” because they expanded and controlled their states by using guns and cannons?
Portuguese, Mughal, and Chinese
Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal
British, French, and Russian
French, Japanese, and Ottoman
75
The rise, fall, and replacement of Dynasties is known as
Mandate of Heaven
Dynastic Cycle
Feudalism
Divine Right
76
Why was Tokugawa Ieyasu upset by the success of Christian missionaries?
The missionaries refused to pay taxes to him.
missionaries were barbarians and would harm his people.
Missionaries refused to follow the rules of his court.
Feared religious uprisings and Christian interference.
77
Which statement accurately reflects population changes that occurred as a result of the Age of Exploration?
The introduction of goods from Americas - decline in Asian population
Most Latin American populations became more culturally diverse
1/3 of Europe’s population died due to exposure to diseases
Native Americans migrated to Africa causing increases in African population
78
The MOST important factor in explaining the Spanish victory over the Aztecs and Incas in the 16th century was the
Spanish military alliance with the Maya
geographic conditions tended to favor the Spanish
overwhelming Spanish superiority in guns and cannons
devastating loss of Indian life caused by smallpox
79
The caste system in India was used for what purpose?
to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongols
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
to provide social control and conformity according to birth
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
80
How did The Crusades contribute to the Age of Exploration?
The democratic spirit sweept across Europe
They created a desire to spread Christianity among the American natives.
The establishment of sea routes made exploration easier
They created a desire for new products and new trade routes to the East
81
What did Suleiman the Lawgiver and Akbar have in common?
Both killed their sons to eliminate competition
Specially trained foreign slaves formed their armies
Architecture, literature, & arts flourished under their rule
Both appointed Hindus to high government positions
82
Which statement about the slave trade is true
Some African leaders tried to end it, others encouraged it.
Europeans often went into Africa's interior on slave raids
The trade had minimal effects on West Africa
The Middle Passage was a relatively easy voyage
83
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
reincarnation.
the cycle of history.
the caste system.
perfect understanding.
84
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean helped trade
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits
River valleys provided rich soil to grow crops
Large savanna areas provided protection
