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