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1
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
2
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
3
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
command economy
4
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
a single cash crop
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
enough food to feed an entire village
food to sell in village markets
5
One reason many historians study geography is to
explore the value systems of early people
show connections between people and places
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
6
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
artistic and intellectual achievement
major industrial development
7
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
economies that did not rely on trade
one system of government for the entire region
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
8
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
sociologist
anthropologis
archaeologist
economist
9
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Korea and Japan
Egypt and Greeck
China and the Roman Empire
10
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
painting and sculpture
recorded history
subsistence farming
oral traditions
11
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
encouraged democratic ideals
12
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
social equality
monotheism
urban planning
13
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
direct democracy
totalitarianism3
absolutism
parliamentary democracy
14
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
15
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
advances were greater
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
16
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
filial piety
scientific research
17
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
climate and geography favored agriculture
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
18
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
monotheism
reincarnation
rigid class structure
fasting and prayer
19
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
stressed the importance of the individual
established a basic structure for military rule
contained the framework for a communist government
provided a basis for social order
20
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
capital cities
type of climate
topography
levation
21
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
benefits of modern civilizations
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
chronological relationship between events
22
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
23
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
major discoveries in mathematics and science
24
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
25
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a parliament in Britain
a communist government in China
a theocracy in Iran
military juntas in Latin America
26
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
flee warfare
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
establish a colonial empire
27
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
28
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
29
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Societies became nomadic.
Food production declined.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
30
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society2
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
31
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
mercantilism and animism
capitalism and shintoism
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
32
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
seek new trade routes to East Asia
reform their political systems
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
33
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
cultural isolation
command economies
distinct social classes
34
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
35
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
desertification
36
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
favorable geography
political harmony
universal education
religious differences
37
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally2
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
38
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
navigable rivers
abundant mineral resources
39
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
40
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
The climate created obstacles to success
Deserts made invasion possible
41
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
4. an effective legal system
gunpowder
42
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Hinduism
animism
Judaism
Islam
43
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
individual achievement
education
Birth
geographic location
44
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Byzantine
British
Persian
Mughal
45
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
46
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a golden age
a decade of colonial unrest
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
47
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Byzantines
Muslims
Mongols
Vikings
48
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
flourishes best in traditional societies
is determined by genetics
provides plans for exploration of new territory
49
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
1. promote polytheism
establish gender equality
50
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how location influences the way people live
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history3
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
51
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
52
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
economy
political science
anthropology
cartography
53
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
represent codes of behavior
restrictsocial mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
54
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural diffusion
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
55
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
New sources of energy became available
People became more nomadic
Food supplies became more reliable
Populations declined
56
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
subsistence farmers
village dwellers3
hunters and gatherers .
guild members
57
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
produced written records of their extensive travels
converted thousands of people to Christianity
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
58
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Arabian Sea
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
59
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
distinct social classes
stable governments
cultural isolation
command economies
60
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
Renaissance began
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
61
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
archaeologist
psychologist
sociologist
economist
62
Which document is an example of a primary source?
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
the diary of a WW I soldier
novel on the Age of Exploration
a textbook on Russian history
63
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
64
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system3
establishment of representative democracy
65
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
British
Gupta
Persian
Maurya
66
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
67
on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
68
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
encouraged the spread of independence movements
engaged in territorial expansion
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
69
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
impact of geography on cultural development
effect of artistic expression on religion
role of education in the ancient world
development of traditional government
70
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Large deserts have led to isolation
71
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Ottoman
Mughal
Roman
72
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
73
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
74
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
smooth coastlines
river valleys
mountain passes
dense forests
75
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
76
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
established totalitarian governments
promoted peace and prosperity
77
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were part of the Roman Empire
were located on major trade routes
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
78
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
prayer
filial piety
nirvana
reincarnation
79
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
came under the control of the Muslims
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republic form of government
80
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Benin
Egyptian
Kush
Mali
81
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
social change through assimilation
destruction of the environment
economic improvement through trade
adaptation to the surrounding geography
82
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in one God
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
deep reverence and respect for nature
83
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
manor became the center of economic activity3
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
major language of the people became Latin
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
84
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
85
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
reached their height of power at the same time
developed parliamentary governments