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Early civ - great Empires Review BDF 3-- Ms. Bach
Early civ - great Empires Review BDF 3-- Ms. Bach
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A study review for the global I units 1-8.
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What aspects did the early civilizations that developed along river valleys have in common?
The form of gov't was based on male sufferage
trade and communication were promoted by fertile soil, water
each society's religious beliefs were based on monotheism
urban communities were built using iron and steel
2
Taoism stresses
Adhering to the five Confucian relationships
Believing in one God
Developing Harmony between humans and nature
Following the Eightfold Path
3
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with the religion of
Islam
Shinto
Buddhism
Judaism
4
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
manorialism
command
free market
socialism
5
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western Society was the development of
The principles of revolutionary socialism
Monotheism
An effective legal system
Gunpowder
6
Worship of the dead based on a belief that the deceased, have the ability to influence fortune
Influenza
Ancestor Worship
Daoism
Christianity
7
The Middle Ages in Western Europe were characterized by
The manor system and the importance of land ownership
Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
Absolute monarchies and strong central governments
Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
8
Which of the following functions as the economic system in Western Europe during the Middle Age
Manoralism
communism
Canan law
Mercantilism
9
A marshy region formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river is commonly known as
Delta
Silted Area
Dynastic Cycle
River Area
10
Which characteristic was common to any Golden Age?
A strong military led to democracy
All rulers were female
Prosperity, stability, technological advancements
poverty and devistation
11
Where did Hinduism originate?
Mesopotamia
Byzantine Empire
India
China
12
A multi-stepped pyramid that formed part of a Sumerian temple is known as a
Ziggurat
Temple
Zebra
Palace
13
Empress Wu from china was
a Great ruler during a golden age
Buddhist
The only female leader China ever had
all of the above
14
In European Feudal society, an individual's social status was determined by
marriage
individual abilities
birth
education and training
15
Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese view foreigners as barbarians. This is known as
Ethnocentrism
Materialism
Cultural diffusion
Imperialism
16
Empire that introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church & Cyrillic alphabet to Russia
Greece
Rome
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
17
A group that is religouly tolerant, focuses on education, math, and science
Buddhists
Shintos
Serfs
Muslims
18
filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar in that both
promoted respect for the physical environment
Emphasize duties and responsibilities in society
Encourage the development of advanced technology
Required that legalist principles be followed
19
The ancient Athenians are credited with
Eliminating slavery
Establishing governments that have Democratic elements
Inventing the printing press
Inventing and using the wheel
20
The Ming Dynasty eventually distrusted foreigners which led to
democracy
isolationism
poverty
expansionism
21
The Pax Romana was a period of 200 years in which Roman society...
suffered a decrease in population
declined
was constantly losing Wars
experienced relative peace
22
The first written law of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Code of Hammurabi
Mohenjo - Daro
Mandate of Heaven
Narmer Palette
23
What document is an example of a primary source
a diary
a novel
an encyclopedia
a textbook
24
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all similar in that
Are polytheistic
Are based on the teachings of Abraham
All believe in reincarnation
Call God by the same name
25
The MAIN reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia river valley was that
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe and Asia
These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean sea
periodic flooding left rich soil which was ideal for farming
The location protected the people from land invasion
26
The height of the Mongol Empire is marked with?e
Religious tolerance and expansion
Religious uniformity
Emphasis on individualism
total annihilation of all
27
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
equality among social classes
direct democracy
monotheism
power was based on class relationships
28
The governing system used by people of Athens was best known as
Dynasty
Empire
Republic
Democracy
29
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
Attempts to colonize North America
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
30
This is an offshoot of Hinduism but does not believe in the caste system
Capitalism
Buddhism
Imperialism
Hinduism
31
Russia adopted the Orthodox Religion due to the influence of
Iran
The Byzantine Empire
France
China
32
Which is an accurate statement about Japan's natural resources
Japan has a fertile crescent plain suitable for growin grain
Japan has extensively used the Seas for fishing
reserves of petroleum are located in northern part of Japan
Large coal and iron deposits are located in the mountains
33
The height of the Islamic Golden age
only expanded through war
spread hinduism
stayed isolated
expansion through peaceful means, religious tolorance and trade
34
Asoka achieved
constant war and little scientific accomplishments
take over by force, no religious tolorance
hospitals, rest stops on trade routes, and the spread of Buddhism
focused on sptreading Judaism
35
the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples
cultural diffusion on complimentary architecture
Architectural accomplishments reflecting religious beliefs
The influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered Nations
Ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
36
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades
Islamic Influences dominated Europe
Europeans maintained a lasting control over the Middle East
trade between Europe and Middle East was expanded
Europeans tolerance of non-christian religion
37
Prior to colonization by Europeans Mali, Axum, Kush and Songhai in Africa
All of the above
had a long history of trade
advanced architecture and more
developed strong economic and social lives
38
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The Quran and the code of Bushido
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Torah and the diaspora
39
One way in which The Vedas the Bible and the Quran are similar is that these religious books
Deny the existence of a Supreme Being who rules the universe
Encourage Strife between segments of believers
Support political rebellion to overthrow existing governments
Provide guidelines that govern the behavior of believers
40
The Indus Valley Civilization was different from the other civilizations because they
Had little class distinction
Were the most violent
were less technologically advanced
Were located in the Americas
41
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
developed along river valleys and were polytheistic
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
used the ziggurat form for their temples
Established trade routes to China
42
Which religion does not believe in heaven or hell
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
43
Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography?
Form of government
Religious
Social class system
Population distribution
44
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Developed along rivers
Used the ziggurat form for their temples
Establish trade routes to China
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
45
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
Satisfy the needs of the leader
Limit the influence of religion
Express opposition to the government in power
Reflect the values of that Society
46
Ming and Ottoman Empires both
became isolated
originally traded with Europe
decreased their population
limited their number of provinces
47
The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Economics
Poetry
Drama
Law
48
Geographic diversity in the Middle East led to
similar political systems
unequal standards of living
common economic systems
uniform living
49
The early civilizations of the Nile, Meso, and Yellow River valley, were most similar because
they were industrialized societies
they depended on fertile land
they depended on each other for trade
monotheistic
50
Indus Valley government promoted
Monotheism
Slavery
The importance of water collection
War
51
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
Cuneiform
Sumeriform
Confucianism
Hieroglyphics
52
Animism is the belief that
All living things are connected
All people need to believe in the same God
There is a cycle of Life, Death, and rebirth
The only way to Salvation is through Good Deeds
53
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
Following the Ten Commandments
Being baptized and confirmed
Learning to give up selfish desire
Worshipping Allah as the one true God
54
In chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority
Mandate of Heaven
Polythesism
China Worship
Anthropology
55
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
Put their own interest first
Follow a code of moral conduct
Believe in reincarnation
Reject government Authority
56
The similarity between the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires is
The church was no longer influential
Art contained religious themes
They used gunpowder, firearms and cannons
Economic activity declined
57
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
It's historic Reliance on foreign Nations
It's geographic isolation
A strong belief in Christianity
A long history of democratic government
58
Which classical Society is typically associated with Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
Han China
Sparta
Rome
Greece
59
The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
theory of natural rights of the enlightenment writers
The practice of chivalry by European knights
teachings of Judaism
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindu
60
the key to the successful organization of Society according to Confucius, is that
eliminating evil
know your place and do what is expected
Ancestor worship discontinued
democratic elections
61
Where did the Eastern Orthodox religion originate?
Israel
Byzantine Empire
India
China
62
Mansa Musa was
The leader of the Mali empire
The richest man in the world
An African Muslim King
All of the above
63
Which of the following terms best describes Athens and Sparta
Theocracy
City state
Republic
Oligarchy
64
The Western Empire fell; the eastern part became known as the
Byzantine Empire
Frankish Kingdom
Persian Empire
Gupta Empire
65
Africa had great architecture and education prior to European Colonialism
False
True
66
Religous symbols are often
only used to promote the religion
reflective of the poitical leader
unimportant to most
only in christianity
67
The success of the Mali and Ghana Empires in Africa were based on
The protection of political rights
Few economic opportunities
An emphasis on the gold and salt trade
A representative government
68
A sultan is a
general in the army
Ruler in an Islamic nation/empire
leader of the Jewish religion
dancer
69
The Five Pillars are the foundation for
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
Islam
70
The Gupta Empire was best known for
mathematics and medicine
gunpowder
inventiing the printing press
aqueducts
71
bone used by Shang priests to tell the future
Narmer Palette
Oracle Bone
Rosetta Stone
Ziggurat
72
Where did Judaism originate?
The Roman Empire
China
India
Mesopotamia
73
Where did taoism originate?
China
Mesopotamia
Israel
India
74
Which answer below shows the proper chronological order of the three religions listed
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
75
In Chinese culture ___ philosophy had a big impact on social order and political organization
Shintoism
taoism
Communism
Confucianism
76
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
Were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons
Had not yet been introduced
We're too expensive to import from China
We're believed to be poisonous
77
A river that runs through northern China
tigris
"River of Sorrow"
China River
tao river
78
In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was
The adoption of Islamic religious practices
The strengthening of the feudal system
An increased demand for goods from the East
Increased European isolation
79
Aqueducts, fair treatment under the law, and Latin language
Greece
Mesopotamia
Roman Empire
Gupta Empire
80
One major contributor to the wealth and success of the Ottoman Empire
the Christian religion
Mongolian power
extensive trade
Monks writing books
81
Muhammad promoted
Christianity
fair treatment of women
unfair treatment of women
Hinduism
82
Where did Christianity originate?
Mesopotamia
Byzantine Empire
Roman Empire
China
83
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China
Mandate of Heaven
The Dynastic Cycle
Rise and Fall Cycle
Polythesism
84
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia called?
Yellow and Ming
Tiger and Euploid
Yellow and Brown
Tigris and Euphrates
85
In Japan between 1603-1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
military conquest of China
virtual isolation of the country from the outside world
development of extensive trade with the Americas
formation of cultural links with Europe
86
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
The earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley
All the continents were settled at about the same time
Farming societies developed before hunting societies
The wheel was used by all ancient societies
87
One effect of mountain ranges, rainforests and river systems have had on Latin America is/was
allow the development of large amounts of farmable land
limit development of transportation + communication systems
encourage cultural diffusion
permit the nation of the area to use a single form of gov't
88
The European feudal system
promoted political and economic equality
Controlled by a powerful middle class
was supported by the labor of peasants
had opportunities for social Mobility
89
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as
Favored separation from secular governments
A stabilizing influence
Avoided involvement in Social and educational matters
A weak force
90
The Neolithic Revolution
from nomadic to farming
Factory systems
herding was discontinued
from farming to nomadic
91
One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
Was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
Accepts the supreme authority of Pope
Rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
Is a branch of Christianity
92
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by
protecting Japan from early European exploration
Acting as a bridge for ideas from China
providing Japan with the technology for industrialization
serving as a barrier against Chinese aggression
93
Which of the following terms are best associated with the Egyptian civilization
Hieroglyphics, the dynastic cycle, ziggurats
Nile River, Hieroglyphics polytheism
Tigris River, summer, cuneiform
Mohan Dario, roadways, Indus River
94
Early civilizations worshiped many gods and were
polytheistic
monotheistic
95
One similarity between the five pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
Promote learning as a means to Salvation
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Support a belief in reincarnation
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral Behavior