How did Francisco Pizzaro gain control of the the Incan Empire in 1533?

He captured the Incan leader and executed him

How did the Roman government attempt to offset the power of checks and balances?

Laws allowed the gov't to choose a dictator during emergency

How did the writing of the Magna Carta impact European feudalism?

It weakened feudalism by limiting power of the kings

In Feudalism, why were peasants forced to give the majority of their crops to their lords?

Peasants paid their lords in crops to live on the land

How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?

The economy shrank as the workforce decreased.

How did practices of the Mississippian's impact the culture of future Native American tribes

Their large-scale farming spread to Eastern Woodland tribes

What was one positive impact that European exploration had on North America?

It increased agricultural productionin North America

Why would a faithful Muslim participate in a hajj?

To fulfill one of the five Pillars of Islam

How did the growth of trade in the Mediterranean impact Roman civilization?

Rome gained power and wealth through trade

How is democracy in ancient Athens different from modern democracies?

Athens allowed all qualified citizens to vote on all laws

Why did the philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism develop in China?

They were seen as response to violence of Warring States era

Despite never having strong trade in New World, how'd Spain gain wealth throughout the 1600s?

the sale of Native Americans as slaves

During the Reformation, with which idea would Martin Luther most likely have agreed?

Individuals can have a direct relationship with God

In what way could the Crusades be viewed as a failure?

Crusaders never gained permanent control of the Holy Land

How did the Anasazi people adapt to the arid climate of their native lands?

They captured rainfall in canals that fed water to gardens

How did the rule of Alexander the Great impact the Middle East?

Hellenic ideas and customs spread to the region

What is one way that Japanese culture was shaped by its geography?

Its location allowed it to study & adapt Chinese culture

How did Judaism inspire Christianity?

Christianity believed that Jesus was the promised messiah

How did the Council of Trent impact the Catholic Church?

It led to reforms known as the Counter-Reformation

How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilization?

It led to the development of permanent settlements.

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How did Francisco Pizzaro gain control of the the Incan Empire in 1533?
He captured the Incan leader and executed him
He convinced the Incan leader to give his land to Spain
He bought the land from the Incans
He went to war and conquered the Incan lands
2
How did the Roman government attempt to offset the power of checks and balances?
The miltary acted as a fourth branch of the government
Laws allowed the gov't to choose a dictator during emergency
The senate was given the power to veto any law
Religious leaders were allowed to enforce church laws
3
How did the writing of the Magna Carta impact European feudalism?
It strengthened feudalism by increasing the power of kings
It strengthened feudalism by establishing nation-states
It weakened by taking power away from peasants
It weakened feudalism by limiting power of the kings
4
Which world religion is polytheistic, believes in reincarnation, karma and dharma?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Christianity
Judaism
5
In Feudalism, why were peasants forced to give the majority of their crops to their lords?
Peasants paid their lords in crops to live on the land
Peasants could become vassals after giving crops to the lord
They no longer trusted the church to give out crops fairly
Peasants had the choice to give crops or military service
6
What two religions had the greatest impact on Japanese culture?
Christianity and Shintoism
Buddhism and Judaism
Buddhism and Shintoism
Christianity and Judaism
7
How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?
The economy grew as trade increased.
The economy grew as Europeans researched a cure
The economy shrank as the workforce decreased.
The economy shrank as medical costs increased
8
What was one development that helped early human civilizations to create a food surplus?
The development of religion
The creation of a complex government
The invention of the plow
The beginning of a barter economy
9
How did practices of the Mississippian's impact the culture of future Native American tribes
Their large-scale farming spread to Eastern Woodland tribes
Their nomadic lifestyle spread throughout the Plains tribe
Their love of war and violence spread to the Basin tribe
Their trade network spread to the Pacific Northwest tribes
10
Which document laid out the basic rights of the English people?
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the Magna Carta
the Justinian Code
11
What was one positive impact that European exploration had on North America?
It brought slavery to North America
It decreased the population of North America
It increased agricultural productionin North America
It brought wealth to the native people of North America
12
Why would a faithful Muslim participate in a hajj?
To demonstrate faith through fasting
To teach others about the beliefs of Islam
To fulfill one of the five Pillars of Islam
To learn about the teachings of the Qur'an
13
How did the growth of trade in the Mediterranean impact Roman civilization?
Rome gained power and wealth through trade
Rome went to war to take trade routes from Germanic tribes
Rome lost power as the Middle East dominated trade
Rome lost contact with Asia as trade grew with Africa
14
Which ancient form of writing is best defined as being composed of pictographs?
Arabic
Greek
Heiroglyphic
Cuneiform
15
How is democracy in ancient Athens different from modern democracies?
Athens forced citizens to elect people to represent them
Athens refused to allow men to vote in elections
Athens allowed all qualified citizens to vote on all laws
Athens allowed people who were not citizens to vote
16
Why did the philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism develop in China?
They were seen as response to violence of Warring States era
They were brought to China with increased trade with Europe
Response to the nationalism caused by the conquest of Korea
They were supportive of the Chinese military's growing power
17
Despite never having strong trade in New World, how'd Spain gain wealth throughout the 1600s?
the capture of gold from Native Americans
the sale of Native Americans as slaves
the conquering of the salt trade in Africa
the establishment of the Anglican Church
18
During the Reformation, with which idea would Martin Luther most likely have agreed?
Individuals can atone for their sins by giving $ to church
Individuals can have a direct relationship with God
Catholic Church should've had a greater influence over gov't
Reading & interpreting the Bible should be done by clergy
19
In what way could the Crusades be viewed as a failure?
The Holy Land was completely destroyed
Crusaders never gained permanent control of the Holy Land
Trade between Europe and Asia increased
New ideas and inventions spread into Europe
20
What role did men take in the societies of the Old Stone Age?
They hunted and gathered food
They cooked and cleaned for the village
They cared for and educated the young
They created art and stone
21
From what continent did the Bubonic Plague most likely come?
North America
Asia
South America
Africa
22
Which caste of ancient Indian society was considered the lowest?
Brahmin
Untouchable
Vaisyas
Sudras
23
What is one way in which Buddhism is unique from other global religions?
It has no deity
It is monotheistic
It has no known founder
It is polytheistic
24
How did the Anasazi people adapt to the arid climate of their native lands?
Built aqueducts that delivered water from the Colorado river
They were nomadic and followed seasonal rain patterns
They captured rainfall in canals that fed water to gardens
Went to war with neighboring tribes to take water
25
How did the rule of Alexander the Great impact the Middle East?
Hellenic ideas and customs spread to the region
Extended wars increased the economy of the region
The religion of Islam gained popularity
The population was forced to retrat deeper into Asia
26
What is one way that Japanese culture was shaped by its geography?
Its mountains allowed it to become a great farming nation
Its island location let to make trades with many cultures
Its great forests allowed it to be the 1st industrial nation
Its location allowed it to study & adapt Chinese culture
27
How did Judaism inspire Christianity?
Christianity believed that Jesus was the promised messiah
Christianity challenged Judaism's monotheistic beliefs
Judaism spread to Roman empire & combined with Christianity
Judaism spread to the Middle East through Asian trade routes
28
The works of Pythagoras are most closely associated with what field of study?
Politics
Science
Philosophy
Mathematics
29
How did the Council of Trent impact the Catholic Church?
It disbanded the church
It led to reforms known as the Counter-Reformation
It made the Vatican an independent nation
It restarted the Crusades
30
How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilization?
It led to the development of permanent settlements.
It reversed the roles of men and women.
It helped protect the natural resources of the early world
It led to the development of nomadic cultures.

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