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1
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
allowed for social mobility
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
2
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of ancient civilizations?
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
3
The social class system in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the
emerging equality between classes
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
influence of mestizo economic power
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
4
In which field of study do people learn about the development of people and their culture?
political science
anthropology
cartography
economics
5
“The king is from God, and law is from the king.” This quotation best reflects the concept of
constitutional monarchy
equal representation
separation of powers
divine right rule
6
One aspect common to both Shinto and Daoism is a
belief in the reincarnation of souls
commitment to the concept of filial piety
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in one God
7
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
birth
individual achievement
geographic location
education
8
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republic form of government
9
The Ottomans were a strong trading empire through the mid-1600s because they
had the most powerful navy in the world
conquered most of Asia
controlled access to the eastern Mediterranean Sea
dominated West African caravan routes
10
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democracy in which people elected their officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
promoted unity and communication by building roads
11
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12
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how people influence governmental decisions
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
13
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Mongols
Byzantines
Muslims
14
The Magna Carta was fundamental to the development and growth of
communism
theocracy
absolutism
democracy
15
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
16
Which statement best expresses the ideas of the Scientific Revolution?
Reason and experimentation aid in scientific conclusions.
Superstition and magic are important aspects of the world.
Scientific ideas should follow existing thoughts.
Religious authorities are responsible for information.
17
• Johannes Gutenberg • King Henry VIII • John Calvin these people are associated with the
Reconquista
trans-Atlantic slave trade
Protestant Reformation
Glorious Revolution
18
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Farming and domestication of animals led to permanent settlements.
19
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
only wrote in Greek
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
20
On which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Asia
Europe
Africa
21
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was that people were separated by the:
Congo River Basin
Arabian Sea
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
22
The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
desertification
self-sufficiency
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
23
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Mughal
Roman
Byzantine
24
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
25
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
26
One way the Five Relationships, the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
establish gender equality
describe secularism
provide codes of behavior
promote polytheism
27
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
28
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
29
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenistic culture
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system
30
Citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
totalitarianism
absolutism
direct democracy
31
China under the Han dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
created classless societies
32
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
33
Which factor explains the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
34
The use of terrace farming by the Inca, Chinese, and Japanese cultures is an example of
economic improvement through trade
adaptation to the surrounding geography
social change through assimilation
destruction of the environment
35
While the Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. This was due to
Europeans lacking the knowledge of how to travel in the desert.
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
36
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
mountain passes
dense forests
smooth coastlines
river valleys
37
In ancient times, the Silk Road made exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
China and the Roman Empire
Egypt and Greece
38
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural isolation
self sufficiency
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
39
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
a single cash crop
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
food to sell in village markets
enough food to feed an entire village
40
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
a poverty-stricken era
a golden age
41
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
42
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
favorable geography
religious differences
political harmony
universal education
43
The term mercantilism is best described as
an economic policy in which a colonial power controls trade
a network linking industrialized nations
an international policy of laissez-faire economics
an exchange of land between nobles
44
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
encouraged the spread of independence movements
engaged in territorial expansion
45
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
46
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
capital cities
elevation
topography
47
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
climate and geography favored agriculture
48
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
expansion of equal rights
construction of the pyramids
49
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
sale of slaves to Europeans
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
50
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is being described?
British
Persian
Maurya
Gupta
51
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
52
One role Korea had in the development of East Asia was
allying itself with the Vietnamese to conquer China
challenging Japan for control of Southeast Asian islands
protecting China from a Japanese invasion
passing cultural ideas from China to Japan
53
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
54
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers
village dwellers
guild members
55
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
56
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain’s colonization of the Americas?
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
exploitation of resources in new lands
introduction of the encomienda system
transmission of communicable diseases
57
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion?
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
advances were greater
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
58
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
painting and sculpture
oral traditions
subsistence farming
recorded history
59
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
journey of traders along the Silk Roads
migration of nomads across Beringia (land bridge)
exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
60
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable
New sources of energy became available
Populations declined
People became more nomadic
61
What was a major result of the European policy of mercantilism in Latin America?
decrease in the power of European monarchs
reinvestment of profits to benefit the colonial economy
increased status of indigenous peoples
exploitation of labor and natural resources by Europeans
62
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
manor became the center of economic activity
major language of the people became Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
63
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
politics
scholarship
family life
economic undertakings
64
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
reincarnation
nirvana
filial piety
prayer
65
The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for
a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one
the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region
the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas
armed conflict over control of the Holy Land
66
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Caribbean Sea
Yucatan Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
Andes Mountains
67
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
the diary of a WW I soldier
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
novel on the Age of Exploration
68
The astrolabe, the caravel, and improved cartography are most directly related to the
The rise of Chinese socialism
The Age of Exploration
conquests by Mongols
formation of the Hanseatic League
69
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Food production declined.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Societies became nomadic.
70
One reason many historians study geography is to
show connections between people and places
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
explore the value systems of early people
71
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
Mongols invaded
city of Constantinople fell
72
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
73
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
reform their political systems
seek new trade routes to East Asia
74
During the rise of capitalism in Europe, merchants and bankers began to establish
quotas to control production
insurance companies and joint stock companies
systems based on bartering
rules that forbid loans to the wealthy
75
Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
76
A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located
on peninsulas
on archipelagos
between two oceans
south of the equator
77
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
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
represent codes of behavior
restrict social mobility
78
One effect of the encomienda system in Latin America was that it
reduced Spanish influence
eliminated the use of guilds
promoted isolationism
exploited indigenous peoples
79
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Egyptian
Kush
Benin
Mali
80
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
cultural diffusion
scientific research
ethnocentrism
filial piety
81
Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration in the late 1400s-1500s because they
militarily defeated the Ottoman Empire
owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates
lacked access to northern Africa
desired spices from the Indies
82
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
absolute monarchies
83
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
distinct social classes
stable governments
cultural isolation
84
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
tropical rain forests
navigable rivers
abundant mineral resources
most of the terrain is mountainous
85
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
Chinese overseas exploration
European colonial policies
the resurgence of trade
new agricultural practices