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1
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat form for their temples
used a hieroglyphic writing system
established trade routes to China
2
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Buddhism
Islam
Hiunduism
Christianity
3
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
ancestor worship should be discontinued
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
the evil in humans must be eliminated
the ruler should be chosen democratically
4
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
they developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
5
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
major discoveries in math and science
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
6
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
a series of military defeats in Africa
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
7
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
praying five times a day
worshipping many gods
following the Eightfold path
8
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Twelve Tables
Act of Supremacy
Magna Carta
Balfour Declaration
9
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
a strong belief in the importance of education
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
the rapid industrialization of the economy
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
10
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
practiced Christianity
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
established economies based on trade
limited the power of their rulers
11
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
loyalty to their military leader
devotion to their nation state
allegiance to their families
service to their church
12
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
lack of natural seaports limited communication
13
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
borders and elevations that were easily defended
the means for irrigation and transportation
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
14
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Development of the wheel
Utilization of Cuneiform
Creation of the Compass
15
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Egyptian
Greek
Phoenician
Roman
16
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
salvation can be attained by good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society
17
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
A strong military led to national unity
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
18
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
maintain social and political order
improve their positions in life
respect and worship nature
serve the needs of religious leaders
19
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
North America
Africa
Europe
20
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
establishment of production quotas for oil
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
use of the human figure in art
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
21
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
animism
nirvana
reincarnation
monotheism
22
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
hunters and gatherers
village dwellers
subsistence farmers
guild members
23
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
church
military
inquisition
nobility
24
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
ancient Greece
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Babylonia
ancient Rome
25
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Violence must always be punished with violence
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
All men are equal under the law
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
26
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
scholars
farmers
soldiers
merchants
27
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from Vikings from northern Europe
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
from conquering Mongol invaders
through contact with traders from China
28
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
law
medicine
engineering
literature
29
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
There was a system of mass production
The population tended to be small
The concept of private property was important
Society was highly industrialized
30
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
education
family order
military service
human rights
31
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
religious beliefs
owning land
a classless society
respect for authority
32
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
unified national court systems were developed
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
33
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Feudalism began in Western Europe
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
34
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
amount of money earned
level of education achieved
amount of land posessed
number of slaves owned
35
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Jainism
Judaism
Shinto
Daoism
36
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Judaism
Christianity
Shinto
Buddhism
37
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Hinduism and Confucianism
Islam and Buddhism
Shinto and animism
Judaism and Christianity
38
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
Developments in Ancient Ghana
Improvements under the Tokugawa
Achievements of Medieval Europe
39
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they promote polytheism
they describe secularism
they establish gender equality
they provide codes of behavior
40
The term feudalism is best defined as a
division of political power between three separate branches
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
holy war between Christians and Muslims
process in which goods are traded for other goods
41
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
were equal to men
had the right to vote
enjoyed some legal rights
could hold public office
42
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
43
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
urbanization
isolation
armed conflict
cultural diffusion
44
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
cultural diffusion
secularism
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
45
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
imperialism
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
isolation
46
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
find land for farming and grazing
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
establish a colonial empire
47
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
48
The caste system in India was characterized by
equality between men and women
the right of people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
a lack of social mobility
49
India's earliest civilizations were located in
coastal regions
dry steppes
mountainous areas
river valleys
50
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
compass
monotheistic religion
written language
ziggurat
51
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Neolithic
Industrial
Green
Commercial
52
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
praying in a synagogue
worshipping many gods
reading the Koran
accepting the Eight-fold Path
53
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
depended on hunting and gathering
developed a nomadic way of life
began living in permanent settlements
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
54
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
Renaissance began
city of Constantinople fell
55
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
socialism
manorialism
free market
56
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem
57
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
civilizations developed
food production declined
birthrates decreased rapidly
societies became nomadic
58
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
formation of the Christian Church
expansion of Hellenistic culture
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
increased support of Mayan leaders
59
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
an agricultural surplus
a democratic government
a writing system
an educational system
60
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
Everyone should have the same social status
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
61
Which society practiced direct democracy?
Gupta Empire
ancient Athens
dynastic China
early Egypt
62
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic religions
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
63
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Alexander the Great
Mansa Musa
Charlemagne
64
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republican form of government
the process of making silk
the printing press
the concept of zero
65
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
papal supremacy
66
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
67
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
geographic location
birth
individual achievement
education
68
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
extensive trade with the Middle East
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
69
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
economics
drama
poetry
law
70
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
expansion of apartheid
pattern of the Bantu migrations
spread of Christianity
shift in European population
71
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
72
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
All residents were given voting rights
73
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
adopted Christianity as their major religion
established their wealth through trade
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
opened trade routes to the Americas
74
The illustration represents a society based on
political ability
social class
educational achievement
accumulated wealth
75
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
doing good deeds
relying on divine help
eliminating selfish desires
making pilgrimages to Mecca
76
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Analects
New Testament
Torah
Koran
77
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democratic societies where people elected officials
78
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
the location protected people from land invasion
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
79
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
animism