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WORLD HISTORY I
WORLD HISTORY I
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1
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mederranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
2
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built -
on mountaintops
on islands
in canyons
in rainforests
3
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Moscow
Baghdad
Athens
4
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
5
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by -
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
6
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the -
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
7
This quotation best represents the religious views of -
Jews
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Hindus
8
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Merchant guilds
The Church
Roman universities
9
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
10
During the M/A,many Greek&Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
Russian
11
This quotation describes the -
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invations
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
12
This is a quotation from -
Pythagoras
Homer
Hippocrates
Pericles
13
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
14
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
expansion
leaders
pilgrimages
prayer
15
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
political conflict
cultural decline
social equality
economic prosperity
16
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
1
2
3
17
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are actions of Egyptian gods
They are events from Roman history
18
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Geography
Economy
Religion
19
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
20
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
manufactured good
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
21
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
22
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of -
printing
ocean navigation
calendars
manufacturing goods
23
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Consuls in section 2
plebeians in section 1
24
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
25
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
feudal lords
bankers
humanists
parish priests
26
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Juno
Apollo
Venus
27
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
28
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Persian
Mayan
Egyptian
29
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus
Constantine
30
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic&social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
31
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Muslims
Christians
32
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Vedas
Ten Commandments
33
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To carry water
34
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
35
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Survival needs
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
36
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
37
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Spain
Arabia
China
Italy
38
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending roman soldiers to the Middle East
39
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from -
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
trade routes
40
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
Music
41
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
42
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damasucs
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
43
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
Greek
44
This sequence of events was caused by the -
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
45
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Taoism
46
The ERV Civ's of Egypt of Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by -
elected officials
representative assemblies
religious authorities
tribal councils
47
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Carthage
Corinth
Alexandria
48
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife
The gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
49
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Civil service
Direct democracy