Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?

conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---

the introduction of European disease

a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...

capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers

What was the primary role of women during the middle ages?

their roles became increasingly confined to the home

The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..

record the business transactions of daily life

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

They both had written forms of communication

Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?

Certain citizens elected representatives

a direct democracy is a state in which...

citizens participate firsthand in making decisions

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

The Italian city-states we wealthy centers of trade

The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...

the Gospels in the Christian bible

What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?

the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order

What did the Council of Trent do?

Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --

Made advances in mathematics and science

Which statement describes the impact of the Columbian exchange?

The combination of new products and ideas promoted growth

what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?

the disruption and collapse of medieval society

Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---

A decline in the power of the church

In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...

a mutual promise between God and humanity

The middle passage refers to...

Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas

The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...

they established written legal standards

The Neolithic revolution is considered a turning point in history because..

Permanent settlements developed in river valleys

Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?

there were tremendous labor shortages

Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?

belief in a single just and all-powerful God

What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?

Corruption among high officials in the Church

How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?

ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted

What was the importance of Justinian's law code?

basis of the legal code in the western world

Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?

people should study secular and sacred matters

One effect of the Geography of Greece was the development of...

separate, independent city-states

Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.

provided codes for moral behavior

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1
Which of these was not a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
invasion by Germanic tribes
huge amount of money spent on defense
Strong military
the dispute of trade
2
Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?
issued written constitutions
refused to grant religious freedoms
conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
introduced important legal chance to protect human rights.
3
Which of these describes why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Isolation
Ethnocentrism
Secularism
4
The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---
war casualties
forced labor
the introduction of European disease
the collapse of local agriculture
5
In Buddhism, the eightfold path offers guidelines in how to achieve...
reincarnation
enlightenment
asceticism
eternal life
6
a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...
capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers
Unite Arab peoples
Strengthen the power of European rulers
establish Christianity in Western Europe
7
Monotheism describes the hebrew's belief that their God was..
A spiritual presence
a forgiving and protecting God
Associated with other Gods
The one and only God
8
What branch of mathematics was developed by Muslims?
Trigonometry
Calculus
Algebra
Geometry
9
What was the primary role of women during the middle ages?
they gained power by running convents
they were primary providers for the family
they gained power by ruling estates
their roles became increasingly confined to the home
10
The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..
record military achievements of the ruler
correspond with neighboring city-states
spread religious concepts throughout the fertile cresent
record the business transactions of daily life
11
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
the both believed in one God
They both carried on trade with the Americas
They both had written forms of communication
They both had a democratic government
12
Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?
Certain citizens elected representatives
service in the military was mandatory for all people
All mena nd women were allowed to vote
all people were memebers of the legislative assembly
13
a direct democracy is a state in which...
elected office holders represent their constituents
the executive branch is bound by the rule of law
accused criminals enjoy benefit of a jury trial
citizens participate firsthand in making decisions
14
What did the practice of foot-binding symbolize during the Tang and Song dynasties?
women's inferiority
respect for women
religious practice
women's suffrage
15
a progressive characteristic of most humanists was that they --
Worked during the second half of the sixteenth century
wanted to radically dissemble the church
were clergymen
Emphasized education
16
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Italy was politically unified by a strong central gov
The Italian city-states we wealthy centers of trade
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
17
The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...
Augustus's book city of God
the Nicene Creed
the Gospels in the Christian bible
Epistles in the Christian bible
18
What do we call the land located between the Tigris and Euphrates?
Mesopotamia
Cape of good hope
Sinai Peninsula
horn of Africa
19
What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?
the church gained influence as the world became secular
the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order
the church encouraged individuals to question authority
Church leaders were limited to spiritual activities
20
Most activities on a feudal manor were related to which of the following?
Agriculture
Guilds
Banking
Industry
21
What did the Council of Trent do?
tried to make peace with protestants
Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions
tried to find new trade routes
Looked at problems in Europe
22
In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of...
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Islam
Civil service exams
Social and political equality
23
Mercantilism held that the wealth of a nation is measured by its....
skilled workers
fertile soil
natural resources
farmland
24
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Suffrage was granted to men and women
Most literature was written in Arabic
Secular achievements were emphasized
most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
25
The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --
Traded extensively with Africa
declined because of invasion and disease
Made advances in mathematics and science
converted to Islam
26
Which statement describes the impact of the Columbian exchange?
The combination of new products and ideas promoted growth
Native american immigrated to Europe
millions of Europeans were killed by disease
Introduction of Native religions to europe
27
The theocracy of ancient Egypt was a belief in the divinity of..
Ra
the Pharaoh
Priest
Isis
28
what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?
the disruption and collapse of medieval society
a sense of unity among continents
a flowering of the arts in the middle ages
the dominance of the church
29
Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---
the growing power of the nobility
A decline in the power of the church
an increased sense of nationalism
a major conflict with Eastern Orthodoxy
30
In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a law handed down by God to humanity
a mutual promise between God and humanity
prophecy about the future
31
The code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because..
established written laws
rejected the principle of filal piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended physical punishment
32
Which institution was the main unifying force in medieval western Europe?
Legislature
Monarchy
Church
Military
33
What were built by the Romans to carry water?
Sisterns
Bridges
Aquaducts
Tunnels
34
The middle passage refers to...
Route from Europe to Asia around the tip of south america
Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas
shipments of gold and silver
Northern route from Europe to Asia
35
What was the Renaissance the rebirth of?
good health after the plague
chivalry and tournaments
Christian devotion
art and learning
36
The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...
they established written legal standards
allowed for belief in one God
provided records of economic activity
they legalized democratic government
37
Which of these was invented in India?
Plow
Paper
the phonetic alphabet
modern numerals
38
The Neolithic revolution is considered a turning point in history because..
Nuclear families evolved into extended families
Societies became more nomadic
city dwellers learned to control fire
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
39
Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?
Governments lacked popular support
there were tremendous labor shortages
Most cathedrals were destroyed in social chaos
many people abandoned religious institutions
40
Which persons work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther's ideas?
Johann Gutenberg
Galileo Galilei
William Shakespeare
Niccolo Machiavelli
41
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
belief in a single just and all-powerful God
praying five times a day
worshiping many Gods
following the Eightfold path
42
What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
Revolt by the Moors in spain
Corruption among high officials in the Church
Call for the council of Trent
43
What factor unified western European nations in the middle ages?
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
a common vernacular language
common faith in the same religion
allegiance to the same political ruler
44
How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?
a single currency was used to make transactions
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
concrete was used to improve roads
45
What was the importance of Justinian's law code?
basis of the legal code in the western world
first summarized an eye for an eye
mixed Egyptian and western tradition
Was the first law code developed in the world
46
What did the leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship do?
the division of the Islamic religion
led to the defeat of the Ottomon empire
cause the silk road to collapse
Rise of the Mongol Empire
47
Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?
people should study secular and sacred matters
scholars should follow church teachings
people should withdraw from the world
Governments should establish empires
48
One effect of the Geography of Greece was the development of...
extensive trade
belief in one God
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchs
49
Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..
the rise of Islam
the early rise of christianity
Western Europe after the fall of Rome
the start of the Crusades
50
The first printing press gave rise to which of the following schools of thought?
Hinduism
Romanticism
Humanism
Polytheism
51
Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.
promoting polytheism
provided codes for moral behavior
affirmed belief in one God
established equality between men and women
52
the Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it did which of these?
extended the right to vote to peasants
Created a bicameral legislature
limited the power of the monarch
took land away from nobles
53
one result of the voyages of Zheng He was that --
indian artisans showed chinese how to make Ming percelain
Christian missionaries arrived in China
China set up colonies in Europe
Chinese merchants began trading with Africa
54
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
class distinctions in society should be abolished
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
the glorification of human beings is sinful
55
How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?
It led to long periods of war among families
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.
the ruler received a direct mandate that they should resign
religous leaders read oracle bones to select rulers
56
Why did Henry the VIII split with the Roman Catholic Church?
his religious beliefs
his treatment of Catherine of Aragon
his desire for a male heir
his unwillingness to pay church taxes
57
Egypt considered its pharaoh a godking. What type of government does this reflect?
republic
Monarchy
Military dictatorship
Theocracy
58
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because...
Factories began to use assembly lines
New inventions led to overseas exploration
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agriculture
Alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
59
Who successfully ruled over the Chinese without brutality from 1279?
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Ogadi Khan
Yuan Kublai
60
by the 16th centuries the center of commercial activity was...
indian ocean
the caspian sea
atlantic ocean
the black sea
61
What renowned church was built by Justinian in the sixth century?
Canterbury Cathedral
Hagia Sophia
St. Peters Basilica
Notre Dame
62
What city served as the capital city of the byzantine empire?
Ankara
Constantinople
Adrianople
Nicodemia
63
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim empire?
Their religions were tolerated, but restricted and taxed
They were forced to give up their religion and convert
they were allowed to become first class citizens
they were treated as equal citizens
64
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of --
Mesoamerican art
slash-and-burn farming
colonial economic policies
the ability of civilizations to adapt to geography
65
The ancient Roman civilization made a lasting contribution to democracy through its.
encouragement of universal suffrage
promotion of religious freedom
legal code
electoral system
66
A result of the Atlantic slave trade on west Africa was...
animism was no longer practiced in africa
many west african communities faced population losses
Africans across the continent hired Europeans to train them
European industrial factories were established throughout
67
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
economic equality for all
protection of individual rights
a representative government
an exchange of land for services
68
The first permanent English settlement in the Americas was....
quebec
Berbados
Jamestown
Plymouth
69
Which of these was not a technological advancement of the Chinese during the Song Dynasty?
Gunpowder
the camel saddle
Moveable type
metallurgy: iron and steel working
70
In the feudal system what was a manor?
a right to use land
a lord's estate
A customary way of doing things
an obligation to provide protection
71
In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...
an embodiment of God's representative on earth
a publicly elected leader
a godly man who does his best to interpret Gods word
a representative of the catholic church who recruits others
72
The Caste system in India and Feudal system in Europe were similar how?
a strong belief in social equality
a strong emphasis in the acquisition of wealth
there was a division of society into hereditary social class
encouragement of trade between countries
73
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities show evidence of...
urban planning
social equality
monotheism
dynastic rule

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