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