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1
Important contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in
religious doctrine
government and law
economic policy and planning
military technology
2
What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great?
Russia borrowed Western ideas and expandedits territories
Catholicism was adopted as the state religion
Russia was weakened by French invasions
The Duma was reformed and the serfs were freed
3
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
increased European isolation
an increased demand for goods from the East
the strengthening of the feudal system
4
Commodore Matthew Perry is best known for taking which action?
rescuing Europeans during the Boxer Rebellion
opening Japan to American and European influences
leading the British East India Company
justifying European spheres of influence in China
5
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to
a belief in a spiritual world
increasing use of animal skins for clothing
the development of civilization
increasing migrations of people in search of food
6
Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements?
expanding global trade
inventing the wheel as a transportation device
adapting a mountainous environment
improving iron weapons
7
Toussaint L’Ouverture and José de San Martín are leaders best known for
opposing democracy
leading independence movements
promoting civil disobedience
supporting religious reforms
8
Confucianism in traditional China served to
maintain social order
emphasize material wealth
support democratic government
create ethnic unrest
9
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
promotion of the equality of all humans
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
development of direct democracy
10
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace among people of India by
building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
establishing Buddhism as the state religion
forcing all people to adopt modern dress
promoting a policy of religious toleration
11
Which geographic factor enabled Nanjing and Mogadishu to develop into powerful trading cities?
abundance of natural resources
access to mountain passes
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
location on waterways
12
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
using irrigation systems
developing democratic traditions
spreading monotheistic religious customs
recording events in cave paintings
13
According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be
encouraged to develop their own industries
granted independence as soon as possible
considered an economic burden for the colonial power
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials
14
Which nation is located on a peninsula?
Phillipines
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
Austria
15
A study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations would show that these civilizations
established extensive trade with Pacific Rim nations
were influenced by contact with Asian & African civilization
were relatively large, but not well organized
developed advanced societies before the arrival of Europeans
16
Which social scientists focus their studies on scarcity, resources, and profit motives?
sociologists
archaeologists
historians
economists
17
During dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior. This illustrates which?
Ethnocentrism
Imperialism
Social Mobility
Caste System
18
Feudal societies are generally characterized by
the protection of political rights
a representative government
an emphasis on social order
many economic opportunities
19
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
support a belief in reincarnation
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
promote learning as a means to salvation
20
Which geographic feature is located in Latin America?
Amazon River
plateau of Tibet
Himalaya Mountains
rain forest of the Congo
21
The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it
standardized all religious writings
allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
ended religious unity in Western Europe
22
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
God selects those to be saved
A person’s life on Earth is merely preparation for afterlife
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God
23
Which occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major advancements in mathematics, science, and medicine
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
adoption of democratic government
persecution of Christians and Jews
24
Introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet & Orthodox Christianity to Russia is most associated with
Viking conquests
Ottoman expansion
contact with the Byzantine Empire
Alexander the Great’s armies
25
The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
practice of chivalry by European knights
theory of natural rights of the Enlightenment writers
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus
teachings of Judaism
26
During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
attention to realism and detail
interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
questioning of traditional authority
advances in mathematics and science
27
What was a major effect of the Columbian exchange?
decrease in European population
economic collapse in Europe
introduction of new food crops to Europe
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
28
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) & the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) were similar in that each
provided for self-government by the native peoples
suppressed revolts by native peoples
divided each area into European-controlled segments
declared that in these areas monarchs rule by divine right
29
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
suppression of internationalism
collapse of a strong central government
rivalry between the colonial empires
30
The West African kingdom of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of
oil and coal
sugar and ivory
gold and salt
timber and fish
31
China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their
unification under Mongol rule
contacts through trade
clashes with Russian imperialists
shared river systems
32
In studying the United Nations, and example of a secondary source would be
a speech writen by the Secretary General
a description in an encyclopedia
the charter establishing the United Nations
photographs of the opening ceremonies
33
The writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta inspired
exploration and trade
the spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
important military expeditions
movements for political freedom
34
Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called
a delta
an atoll
a peninsula
an archipelago
35
Which system developed as a result of the Commercial Revolution?
manorialism
bartering
market economy
command economy
