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Global Studies One Mid-Term Exam Review
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1
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
Command
Socialism
Free Market
Manorialism
2
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
built unity and communication by building a system of roads
created democratic societies i
developed a social system in which great equality existed
3
The ancient Athenians are credited with
establishing governments that had democratic elements
eliminating slavery
inventing and using the wheel
inventing the printing press
4
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
provide a framework for the development of democracy
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
emphasize the importance of life after death
create a stable society
5
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
the civil service system
Mandate of Heaven
economic dependence
cultural diffusion
6
The ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
drama
economics
poetry
law
7
The illustration represents a society based on
accumulated wealth
educational achievement
political ability
social class
8
The five relationships taught by Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to
maintain social and political order
respect and worship nature
serve the needs of religious leaders
improve their position in life
9
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
base their beliefs on the Koran.
are monotheistic.
stress belief in reincarnation.
both practice polygamy.
10
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
practice a belief in many gods
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
11
The terms
Brahma
,
dharma
, and
moksha
are most closely associated with which religion?
Animism
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
12
This illustration suggests that the European feudal system was
controlled by a powerful middle class
supported by the labor of the peasants
eintended to provide opportunities for social mobility
designed to promote political and economic equality
13
The Thar Desert, Ganges River, and Deccan Plateauare all geographic features of
Japan
China
India
Indonesia
14
The history of which civilization was shaped by monsoons, the Himalayas, and the Indus River?
Babylonian Empire
Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
15
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with abundant mineral resources
areas with climatic diversity
mountainous areas
valleys near rivers
16
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
a classless society
owning land
respect for authority
religious beliefs
17
An important factor that kept the ancient Greek city-states from uniting as a nation was the
lack of a common language
mountainous topography of the region
size of the desert regions
cold, hostile climate
18
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and the instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
a series of military defeats in Africa
19
Confucianism emphasizes the idea that
an individual's goals are more important than the group
people have an important responsibility to family & society
government should own the means of production
economic success is more desirable than knowledge
20
One way in which Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholicism and Protestantism are similar is that each
was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
is a branch of Christianity
accepts the supreme authority of the Pope
rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
21
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
industrial-based economy
high literacy rate
a rigid class structure.
rapid social change
22
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
23
Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
Phoenician
Sumerian
Egyptian
Greek
24
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
worshipping Allah as the one true god
following the Ten Commandments
learning to give up selfish desire
being baptized and confirmed
25
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
26
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Byzantine Empire
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Mongol Empire
27
The Koran,
jihad
, and the
hegira
are most closely associated with the practice of
Islam
Buddhism
Shintoism
Judaism
28
What is a major feature of a traditional economy?
nationalizing foreign-owned businesses
bartering for goods and services
determining prices using a free market
establishing quotas based on five-year plans
29
Ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
materialism
ethnocentrism
imperialism
cultural diffusion
30
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holiday.
followed a strict code of nonviolence.
are polytheistic.
have roots in Judaism.
31
Ancient Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and Pax Romana in Rome all had a golden age with
the end of foreign domination
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
the furthest expansion of their borders
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
32
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
33
One way in which the ancient city-state of Athensand the Gupta Empire are similar is that both
promoted art and literature
established plantation agriculture
developed matriarchal societies
allowed universal suffrage
34
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
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.
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
35
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
an increase in trade and manufacturing