Which document is an example of a primary source?

The diary of a survivor of a Nazi death Camp

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

Why did the Ming Dynasty stop sending out large naval expeditions like those led by Zheng He?

Chinese leaders believed they were superior to other countrie.

Which statement best explains why all early civilizations developed near rivers?

Rivers were important for transportation and irrigation.

During the Middle Ages, how did the power of the Catholic Church compare to the power of kings in Europe?

The Catholic Church often had more power than kings.

What was one major result of the Warring States Period in China?

New philosophies like Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism emerged.

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

Which statement best describes the government of ancient Athens?

Athens was a direct democracy, but only free male citizens could vote.

In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems

What was one major result of the Bantu migration across Africa?

The spread of new languages and cultures.

Taoism and Shintoism are similar in that both religions stress

developing harmony between humans and nature

The Magna Carta in England & the Bill of Rights agreed to by William and Mary were similar

they limited the power of the monarch

Who was Zheng He, and what was the purpose of his voyages during the Ming Dynasty?

An explorer who led large naval voyages to trade and show China's power

One similarity between the feudal manors of Europe & the traditional villages of India is that

peasants were seldom able to change their social status

In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was

an increased demand for goods from the East

Which is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources?

Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing

A similarity between the ancient western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, & Songhai is they:

established economies based on trade

How did the Catholic Church respond to some new scientific ideas during the Scientific Revolution?

The Church opposed certain scientific ideas and punished scientists

What is a Golden Age in the history of a civilization most often characterized by?

Economic prosperity and achievements in science, art, and literature

What was Martin Luther’s main purpose in writing the 95 Theses?

To call for reforms in the Catholic Church

Why is Ibn Battuta historically significant

He traveled throughout the Islamic world and recorded his observations.

The Ancient Athenians are credited with

establishing governments that had democratic elements

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1
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
The diary of a survivor of a Nazi death Camp
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
a novel on the Age of Exploration
2
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
extensive trade w/ Asia and the Middle East
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
3
Why did the Ming Dynasty stop sending out large naval expeditions like those led by Zheng He?
They ran out of ships and sailors to explore.
Chinese leaders believed they were superior to other countrie.
They were defeated by European naval powers.
4
An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the
use of the Latin alphabe
Orthodox Christian Religion
factory system
beginning of democracy
5
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
monotheism and ethical conduct
a prohibition of the consumption of port
the central authority of the Pope
Reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
6
Which statement best explains why all early civilizations developed near rivers?
Rivers provided protection from enemies.
Rivers were important for transportation and irrigation.
Rivers offered a source of gold and silver.
Rivers made it easier to build large stone monuments.
7
During the Middle Ages, how did the power of the Catholic Church compare to the power of kings in Europe?
The Church and kings shared power equally without conflict.
The Catholic Church often had more power than kings.
Kings held complete power and the Church focused only on religious matters.
The Church had little influence and was controlled by monarchs.
8
What was one major result of the Warring States Period in China?
New philosophies like Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism emerged.
China adopted democracy from neighboring civilizations.
China was permanently divided into small, independent kingdoms.
Foreign invasions caused the collapse of Chinese culture.
9
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
10
Which empire controlled most of Asia and made trade along the Silk Road safer during the 13th and 14th centuries?
Mongol
Roman
Ottoman
Persian
11
Which statement best describes the government of ancient Athens?
Athens was a monarchy where one ruler held all the power.
Athens was a direct democracy, but only free male citizens could vote.
Athens had no form of organized government and relied on tradition.
Athens was a direct democracy where all people could vote.
12
In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they
showed little evidence of urbanization
lacked a strong central government
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans
13
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
14
In traditional Chinese culture, which most influenced social order & politics?
Taoism
Marxism
Shintoism
Confucianism
15
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
adoption of the feudal system
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
establishment of representative democracy
16
What was one major result of the Bantu migration across Africa?
The introduction of written language to West Africa.
The immediate collapse of all local African kingdoms.
The spread of Christianity throughout Africa.
The spread of new languages and cultures.
17
An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Japanese civilizations was the development of
desalinization projects
industrialization
terrace farming
single-crop economies
18
Taoism and Shintoism are similar in that both religions stress
Follow the Eightfold path
developing harmony between humans and nature
believe in one God
adhering to the 5 Confucian relationships
19
The Magna Carta in England & the Bill of Rights agreed to by William and Mary were similar
they supported the divine right theory
they promoted religious freedom
they provided universal suffrage
they limited the power of the monarch
20
Who was Zheng He, and what was the purpose of his voyages during the Ming Dynasty?
A scholar who wrote about Confucian philosophy
A monk who spread Buddhism to Europe
A warrior who expanded China’s borders through land conquest
An explorer who led large naval voyages to trade and show China's power
21
In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the
central government in Rome
military alliance between France and Germany
Roman Catholic Church
federation of the craft guilds
22
One similarity between the feudal manors of Europe & the traditional villages of India is that
peasants were seldom able to change their social status
women dominated the political decisions of local councils
monarchs had absolute power over all local government
children could choose from a # of different occupations
23
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
increased European isolation
an increased demand for goods from the East
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
the strengthening of the Feudal system
24
A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the
adoption of democratic government
Persecution of Jews & Christians
political and economic isolation of the Arab world
Developments in Math & Science
25
Which is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources?
Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing
large fertile plains for growing grain
large coal & iron deposits are located in the mountains
Japan has large reserves of petroleum in the North
26
A similarity between the ancient western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, & Songhai is they:
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
established economies based on trade
practiced Christianity
limited the power of their rulers
27
How did the Catholic Church respond to some new scientific ideas during the Scientific Revolution?
The Church ignored scientific developments completely.
The Church fully supported all scientific discoveries without question.
The Church encouraged scientists to freely publish their findings.
The Church opposed certain scientific ideas and punished scientists
28
What is a Golden Age in the history of a civilization most often characterized by?
Strict government control over all aspects of life
Economic prosperity and achievements in science, art, and literature
Constant warfare and political instability
Decline in trade and isolation from other societies
29
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with
Daoism
Shintoism
Islam
Buddhism
30
What was Martin Luther’s main purpose in writing the 95 Theses?
To call for reforms in the Catholic Church
To promote the spread of the Renaissance
To start a new monarchy in Germany
To support the Catholic Church’s practice of selling indulgences
31
Why is Ibn Battuta historically significant
He led the first successful expedition around the Cape of Good Hope.
He traveled throughout the Islamic world and recorded his observations.
He conquered large parts of Asia and Europe.
He invented new navigation tools used for ocean travel.
32
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
used a hieroglyphic writing system
used the ziggurat form for their temples
developed along rivers
33
The Ancient Athenians are credited with
inventing the printing press
eliminating slavery
inventing and using the wheel
establishing governments that had democratic elements
34
The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
economics
poetry
drama

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