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Which areas were most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism?
Japan
Indian subcontinent
Coastal towns of China
Arabian Peninsula
2
What belief was shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
caste system
reincarnation
no gods
asceticism
3
Development of early river valley civilizations was most dependent on...
smooth coastlines of the river valleys
fertile soils of the river valleys
vast deserts of the river valleys
high mountains of the river valleys
4
This slave trade covered a larger area but was smaller compared to the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Arabic Slave Trade
Virginia Slave Trade
Chinese Slave Trade
Mongol Slave Trade
5
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
all of the above
growth of a middle class
increased trade
decline in papal prestige
6
What does this graphic tell us about ancient Egyptian society?
social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt
women and men had equal status in ancient Egypt
religion was not very important in ancient Egypt
the social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical
7
Major
political effect
on Europe
of the Reformation
...
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
8
Eastern philosophy contributed to classical civilization during the Han Dynasty...
Shintoism
Confucianism
Sikhism
Stoicism
9
Works of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, & scientists played great role in starting the:
Renaissance
Reconquista
Reformation
Crusades
10
King's leadership during the Hundred Years’ War influenced people of France & England by...
It created an era of technological creativity.
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
11
What contributed most to the
spread of Reformation ideas
?
printing press
trade
foreign invasion
compass
12
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
grain cultivation
fallow fields
floating gardens
terrace planting
13
This
Lifestyle change
during
Neolithic Revolution
contributed to
development of cities.
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from hunting to farming
14
Empire ruled by
satraps
, used a
standardized monetary system
, & had a
Royal Road
...
Kush
Egyptian
Assyrian
Persian
15
What political system was valued by people of the civilization under Pericles?
autocracy
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
16
Major contribution
to classical civilizations from
ancient Jewish tribes
...
secularism
polytheism
unitheism
monotheism
17
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and...
religion
law
war
education
18
Invention of the Song Dynasty that increased the spread of learning...
Neo-Confucianism
social interaction
Printing techniques
Philosophy
19
Early development allowed people to keep records & express themselves creatively...
a library collection
a government structure
a harvest calendar
a writing system
20
Humanism influences Renaissance art & scholarship by a return to...
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
21
Considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements...
copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
united nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia to form vast empire.
22
Followers of Confucianism are known for worshiping...
goddesses
ancestors
nature
fire
23
Christianity & Buddhism
were
appealing
to people in
Europe and Asia
because...
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both stressed obedience to the government
both elevated women to a higher class
both offered freedom to slaves
24
External factor that contributed to decline of both Han China & the Roman Empire...
decentralization of government
lack of a common language
threat of nomadic groups
lack of a strong military
25
Term archaeologists use for the human-made items...
Cultures
Artifacts
Fossils
Artisans
26
This building's architecture is from which ancient civilization?
Babylonian
Roman
Assyrian
Greek
27
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this:
Classical Truths
Vision of Righteousness
Three Classics
Mandate of Heaven
28
What ways were feudal systems in Europe similar to the caste system in India?
both systems allowed for a high degree of social mobility
both systems provided structure for their civilization
both systems established totalitarian governments
both systems were based on the idea of inalienable rights
29
Humanists
differed from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance because
they rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture
they rejected Christian teachings and values
they focused primarily on the importance of the individual
they focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life
30
Ancient Egypt
was a
theocracy
because...
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
31
How was
Silk Road trade
similar to
Gold-Salt trade
in Africa?
It included slaves as products for trade.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
32
Was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations.
irrigation
division of labor
metalworking
road building
33
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT for...
Christian religion
philosophy
art/architecture
language
34
Technological innovation introduced by
ancient Romans
...
aqueduct
gunpowder
compass
telescope
35
Practice that was the defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe:
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
36
How did the
Great Schism
contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
Placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
Allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
Greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
37
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Rome...Crusade
Normandy...Dark Ages
King John...Roman Empire
Rome...Dark Ages
38
Both the Han dynasty & Roman Empire...
controlled large areas surrounding the Indian Ocean
Governments where ordinary citizens held most of the power
Built extensive road/travel systems to unify their citizens
promoted rule of law & treated social classes equally
39
Republican Rome functioned as an
oligarchy
. Therefore, power rested with a...
large group of women
military leader
small group of citizens
religious leader
40
What was true about the Black Death during the 14th century?
It affected large proportion of European population.
Spread by mosquitoes in hot climates.
effect on trade was minimal
First known plague in human history
41
The
Justinian Code
had the most lasting impact on...
war
religion
taxation
law
42
Trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire because...
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
Mongol leaders protected trade routes for safety & taxation.
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
43
How did practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
44
Complete the Neolithic Era: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses,...
trade
empires
religions
serfs
45
Developed by an ancient civilization & later used by classical civilization for their law codes
Egyptian Justice Code
Justinian's Code
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
46
These photos of historical structures show that...
religion was not considered important in ancient societies
ancient societies needed large buildings to store food
ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques
the ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the Chinese
47
This statement describes the
political philosophy
of
Niccolo
Machiavelli.
Majority rules in all things.
All people are created equal.
The best government is no government.
The ends justify the means.
48
Emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influenced the Christian Church by making it...
encouraged voyages of exploration.
published the Bible in the vernacular.
adopted Latin as the official language.
serve as the unifying power in society.
49
Describes how the development of
farming
affected river valley civilizations...
farming became the only way to make a living
Farming required the damming of rivers
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
state ownership of common lands became popular
50
Used force & torture to rid Catholic Church of what it considered false belief or heresy...
The Consistory of Geneva
the Court of the Inquisition
The Reign of Terror
The Diet of Worms
