The Five Pillars of Islam

the major duties required of all Muslims

In what ways did foot-binding lessen the independence of Chinese women

crippled women to the point where they were confined to the home

Immediate result of the “fall” of the Roman Empire

division of the empire into eastern and western portions

The Mandate of Heaven explained

China justified replacement of one ruler for another because of rebellion

Role of Arab merchants in spreading Islam to Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Merchants brought news of their religion as they traded in different areas.

Muslims consider Muhammad

the last and greatest of all prophets

All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity between 300 and 500 A.D. except—

absence of any other organized religions in the region

Floods were an advantage to the people of Egypt because the flood waters...

Fertilized the farm land in the river valley

The impact of the Song Dynasty on East Asia

Use of the magnetic compass to guide sailors at sea

Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by...

learning to give up selfish desire

Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to –

Grow food and domesticate animals

The Silk Road allowed for the...

exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East

What conclusion can be drawn from this diagram

Greeks and Romans were influenced by earlier river valley civilizations

To Muslims, the Quran is...

the final authority on all matters

Fertile Crescent is the arc of land that -

Curves from the Persian Gulf to the eastern Mediterranean coast

What was the Neolithic Revolution?

change from hunting and food gathering to farming

Greatest impact on the development of classical civilizations

expansion of trade and improvements in technology

The river valley of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because...

Had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

Important way in which the Silk Road and West African trade routes were similar

Ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other

The golden ages of Classical Civilizations were known as eras of -

artistic and intellectual achievement

Major cultural impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization

Greek sculptures and Roman architecture can be seen all over the West

The way to achieve order under Legalism

to pass strict laws and enforce them

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1
The Five Pillars of Islam
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the various divisions of Islam
the number of times a Muslim must visit the holy land
the major duties required of all Muslims
2
The caste system in India was characterized by -
a lack of social mobility
equality between men and women
the right of people to choose their occupations
toleration for various religious beliefs
3
All of these factors kept the Greeks divided EXCEPT -
types of government
the Peloponnesian War
mountainous peninsulas and archipelagos
the Persian War
4
Did not leave behind any great works of art, architecture, or literature
The Minoan Civilization
The Mycenaean Civilization
The city-state of Athens
The city-state of Sparta
5
Famous city that Alexander founded in Egypt
Thebes
Babylon
Alexandria
Persepolis
6
In what ways did foot-binding lessen the independence of Chinese women
allowed Chinese women the freedom to pursue careers outside the home
practiced by the elite, poorer women had lower status
crippled women to the point where they were confined to the home
considered socially attractive, but it was condemned by Neo-Confucians
7
Belief share in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
monotheism and ethical conduct
the central authority of the Pope
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
a prohibition of the consumption of pork
8
From childhood, Spartan boys were trained to be
soldiers
philosophers
engineers
scribes
9
Political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
strong central government
universal suffrage in national elections
strict adherence to constitutional principles
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
10
Immediate result of the “fall” of the Roman Empire
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
division of the empire into eastern and western portions
a renewed interest in education and the arts
11
The Mandate of Heaven explained
monarch passed the inheritance of the kingdom on to his descendants
China felt that it was superior to the “barbarian West”
China justified replacement of one ruler for another because of rebellion
12
Title that best completes this diagram
Features of a Civilization
Human Life 50,000 Years Ago
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Elements of a Nomadic Lifestyle
13
Role of Arab merchants in spreading Islam to Europe, Asia, and North Africa
Merchants forcibly converted non-believers to Islam
Merchants often paid non-believers to convert to Islam
Merchants acted as secret missionaries to win over non-believers
Merchants brought news of their religion as they traded in different areas.
14
Persian Religion
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
15
Muslims consider Muhammad
the son of the one true God
one of many gods
the first man to exist
the last and greatest of all prophets
16
Preserved mummy, hieroglyphics and an embalmed pharaoh. In which location on the map was this sight most likely found?
Site C-Indus
Site A-Egypt
Site D-Yellow River
Site B-Mesopotamia
17
Greek conquests under Alexander mixed Asian and Mediterranean cultures to create a way of life
the Age of Pericles
the golden age
Hellenistic culture
Indo-European
18
All of the following contributed to the spread of Christianity between 300 and 500 A.D. except—
absence of any other organized religions in the region
the work of Christian missionaries throughout the Roman Empire
the end to the Roman persecution of Christians
Christianity’s appeal to the poor and oppressed classes
19
Floods were an advantage to the people of Egypt because the flood waters...
Fertilized the farm land in the river valley
Made it easier for ships to carry goods in the Mediterranean
Prevented invading armies from reaching Egyptians cities
Protected the treasures buried in the pyramids
20
The impact of the Song Dynasty on East Asia
Use of the magnetic compass to guide sailors at sea
Use of a telescope to discover distant planets
Use of windmills to grind wheat and flour
Use of concrete arches and buildings.
21
Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by...
worshipping Allah as the one true god
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up selfish desire
following the Ten Commandments
22
Why was the Code of Hammurabi a major achievement?
rejected the principle of an “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”
first major collection of laws
treated men and women as equals
ended capital punishment
23
Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to –
Trade with others in the same river valley
Make stone temples for religious ceremonies
Grow food and domesticate animals
Fight wars using metal weapons
24
The Silk Road allowed for the...
exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East
movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia
development of agriculture by the nomadic people of Central Asia
exploration of China by the Roman Army
25
What conclusion can be drawn from this diagram
Ancient civilizations were not affected by their geography
Most early civilizations were governed by a fixed set of written laws
Greeks and Romans enforced a form of universal education
Greeks and Romans were influenced by earlier river valley civilizations
26
To Muslims, the Quran is...
only a guide written by a group of Muslim scholars
theoretical work with little application to daily life
superseded only by Sharia law
the final authority on all matters
27
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No need to study, I'm an expert in World History!
No!
Maybe!
Absolutely!
28
Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana
Zionism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
29
Fertile Crescent is the arc of land that -
Curves from the Persian Gulf to the eastern Mediterranean coast
lies along the banks of the Nile River
reaches down to the African kingdom of Nubia
lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
30
Considered to be the birthplace of Democracy
The city-state of Athens
The city-state of Sparta
The Mycenaean Civilization
The Minoan Civilization
31
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
movement of people to North America
war for independence
rejection of Paleolithic values by Neolithic people
change from hunting and food gathering to farming
32
Ancient Rome included all the following modern principles of government EXCEPT
some public officials were elected by the people
the government was based on written laws
the rights of those accused of crimes were protected
all adults could vote
33
Action most closely associated with polytheism
praying in a synagogue
reading the Koran
accepting the Eightfold Path
worshipping many gods
34
Cuneiform and hieroglyphics were important achievements in the development of -
Agricultural production
Religious beliefs
Representative government
Written language
35
Greatest impact on the development of classical civilizations
expansion of trade and improvements in technology
specialization of labor and the emergence of social classes
switch from sedentary to nomadic lifestyle where people hunted and gathered
spread of religions such as Islam and Buddhism around the world
36
Key feature of early civilizations
steel making
social equality
system of exchanging goods for money
organized government
37
The birthplace of Islam
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
Timbuktu
38
Where did the first civilizations begin?
a long trade routes
a long the Mediterranean coast
in river valleys
in the Americas
39
The river valley of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because...
Had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
Had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
Were isolated from other cultural influences
Were easy to defend from invasion
40
Believes the caliph should be chosen by the Muslim community
Jihad
Sunni
Sharia
Shi’a
41
Important way in which the Silk Road and West African trade routes were similar
The main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
A single currency was used to make transactions easier
Concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads
Ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other
42
The golden ages of Classical Civilizations were known as eras of -
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
43
An oligarchic type government
rule by a few or small group
rule by king
a representative government
autocratic and dictatorial rule
44
Major cultural impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization
Greek and Latin are the most widely spoken languages throughout the West
Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered
Achieving a classless society, which was later copied in Western Europe
Greek sculptures and Roman architecture can be seen all over the West
45
Attempted to have Buddhism recognized as the state religion
Wendi
Empress Wei
Yangdi
Empress Wu
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The way to achieve order under Legalism
to live by the natural balance of yin and yang
to pass strict laws and enforce them
to appeal to man’s natural goodness
to provide a ruler who set a good moral example

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