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1
Was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations.
irrigation
division of labor
road building
metalworking
2
What political system was valued by people of the civilization under Pericles?
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
autocracy
3
Followers of Confucianism are known for worshiping...
fire
ancestors
goddesses
nature
4
This
Lifestyle change
during
Neolithic Revolution
contributed to
development of cities.
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from writing to drawing
5
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this:
Vision of Righteousness
Classical Truths
Mandate of Heaven
Three Classics
6
Practice that was the defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe:
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
7
Technological innovation introduced by
ancient Romans
...
gunpowder
aqueduct
compass
telescope
8
What contributed most to the
spread of Reformation ideas
?
compass
foreign invasion
printing press
trade
9
External factor that contributed to decline of both Han China & the Roman Empire...
decentralization of government
lack of a strong military
lack of a common language
threat of nomadic groups
10
Christianity & Buddhism
were
appealing
to people in
Europe and Asia
because...
both offered freedom to slaves
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both stressed obedience to the government
both elevated women to a higher class
11
Describes how the development of
farming
affected river valley civilizations...
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
Farming required the damming of rivers
farming became the only way to make a living
state ownership of common lands became popular
12
Humanism influences Renaissance art & scholarship by a return to...
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
13
This slave trade covered a larger area but was smaller compared to the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Chinese Slave Trade
Virginia Slave Trade
Mongol Slave Trade
Arabic Slave Trade
14
Works of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, & scientists played great role in starting the:
Reformation
Reconquista
Crusades
Renaissance
15
This statement describes the
political philosophy
of
Niccolo
Machiavelli.
The ends justify the means.
Majority rules in all things.
All people are created equal.
The best government is no government.
16
The
Justinian Code
had the most lasting impact on...
law
religion
war
taxation
17
How did the
Great Schism
contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
Allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
Greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
Placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
18
Term archaeologists use for the human-made items...
Artifacts
Fossils
Cultures
Artisans
19
What belief was shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
asceticism
reincarnation
caste system
no gods
20
Developed by an ancient civilization & later used by classical civilization for their law codes
Justinian's Code
Egyptian Justice Code
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
21
King's leadership during the Hundred Years’ War influenced people of France & England by...
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an era of technological creativity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
22
Emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influenced the Christian Church by making it...
encouraged voyages of exploration.
serve as the unifying power in society.
adopted Latin as the official language.
published the Bible in the vernacular.
23
Both the Han dynasty & Roman Empire...
Governments where ordinary citizens held most of the power
promoted rule of law & treated social classes equally
controlled large areas surrounding the Indian Ocean
Built extensive road/travel systems to unify their citizens
24
What ways were feudal systems in Europe similar to the caste system in India?
both systems provided structure for their civilization
both systems were based on the idea of inalienable rights
both systems allowed for a high degree of social mobility
both systems established totalitarian governments
25
How was
Silk Road trade
similar to
Gold-Salt trade
in Africa?
It included slaves as products for trade.
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
26
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT for...
philosophy
language
art/architecture
Christian religion
27
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Rome...Crusade
King John...Roman Empire
Normandy...Dark Ages
Rome...Dark Ages
28
Considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements...
encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
united nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia to form vast empire.
let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
29
Development of early river valley civilizations was most dependent on...
vast deserts of the river valleys
smooth coastlines of the river valleys
fertile soils of the river valleys
high mountains of the river valleys
30
What was true about the Black Death during the 14th century?
Spread by mosquitoes in hot climates.
First known plague in human history
It affected large proportion of European population.
effect on trade was minimal
31
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
fallow fields
terrace planting
grain cultivation
floating gardens
32
Eastern philosophy contributed to classical civilization during the Han Dynasty...
Shintoism
Stoicism
Confucianism
Sikhism
33
These photos of historical structures show that...
ancient societies needed large buildings to store food
religion was not considered important in ancient societies
ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques
the ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the Chinese
34
Ancient Egypt
was a
theocracy
because...
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
35
Major
political effect
on Europe
of the Reformation
...
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
36
Major contribution
to classical civilizations from
ancient Jewish tribes
...
secularism
unitheism
polytheism
monotheism
37
Early development allowed people to keep records & express themselves creatively...
a government structure
a writing system
a harvest calendar
a library collection
38
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
all of the above
decline in papal prestige
increased trade
growth of a middle class
39
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and...
religion
education
war
law
40
Humanists
differed from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance because
they focused primarily on the importance of the individual
they rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture
they rejected Christian teachings and values
they focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life
41
Empire ruled by
satraps
, used a
standardized monetary system
, & had a
Royal Road
...
Egyptian
Assyrian
Kush
Persian
42
Used force & torture to rid Catholic Church of what it considered false belief or heresy...
the Court of the Inquisition
The Diet of Worms
The Reign of Terror
The Consistory of Geneva
43
Which areas were most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism?
Coastal towns of China
Japan
Arabian Peninsula
Indian subcontinent
44
How did practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
45
Republican Rome functioned as an
oligarchy
. Therefore, power rested with a...
military leader
large group of women
small group of citizens
religious leader
46
Complete the Neolithic Era: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses,...
empires
religions
trade
serfs
47
This building's architecture is from which ancient civilization?
Babylonian
Assyrian
Roman
Greek
48
Trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire because...
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
Mongol leaders protected trade routes for safety & taxation.
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
49
Invention of the Song Dynasty that increased the spread of learning...
Printing techniques
Philosophy
social interaction
Neo-Confucianism
50
What does this graphic tell us about ancient Egyptian society?
women and men had equal status in ancient Egypt
social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt
the social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical
religion was not very important in ancient Egypt
