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A study review for the global I units 1-8.
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1
The Western Empire fell; the eastern part became known as the
Persian Empire
Gupta Empire
Byzantine Empire
Frankish Kingdom
2
The ancient Athenians are credited with
Eliminating slavery
Inventing and using the wheel
Inventing the printing press
Establishing governments that have Democratic elements
3
The MAIN reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia river valley was that
flowed into the Mediterranean sea
rich soil for farming
rivers provided a trade route to Europe
it protected the people from land invasion
4
The Neolithic Revolution
Factory systems
herding was discontinued
from nomadic to farming
from farming to nomadic
5
The early civilizations of the Nile, Meso, and Yellow River valley, were most similar because they
monotheistic
depended on each other for trade
depended on fertile land
were modern industrialized societies
6
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
Confucianism
Sumeriform
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
7
One effect of mountain ranges, rainforests and river systems have had on Latin America is/was
encourage cultural diffusion
a single form of gov't
limit transportation + communication systems
large amounts of farmable land
8
The similarity between the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires is
Art contained religious themes
They used gunpowder, firearms and cannons
Economic activity declined
The church was no longer influential
9
The Middle Ages in Western Europe were characterized by
The manor system and the importance of land ownership
Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
Absolute monarchies and strong central governments
10
Which answer below shows the proper chronological order of the three religions listed
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
11
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
Put their own interest first
Follow a code of moral conduct
Reject government Authority
Believe in reincarnation
12
The Indus Valley Civilization was different from the other civilizations because they
Were the most violent
were in the Americas
not technologically advanced
Had little class distinction
13
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
Developed along rivers
Establish trade routes to China
Used the ziggurat form for their temples
14
Where did taoism originate?
China
India
Mesopotamia
Israel
15
Aqueducts, fair treatment under the law, and Latin language
Greece
Gupta Empire
Mesopotamia
Roman Empire
16
Which is an accurate statement about Japan's natural resources
Japan has extensively used the Seas for fishing
Japan has a fertile crescent plain suitable for growin grain
reserves of petroleum are located in northern part of Japan
Large coal and iron deposits are located in the mountains
17
Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography?
Population distribution
Religious
Social class system
Form of government
18
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with the religion of
Judaism
Shinto
Islam
Buddhism
19
The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
chivalry for European knights
reincarnation
natural rights of the enlightenment
teachings of Judaism
20
A sultan is a
Ruler in an Islamic nation/empire
leader of the Jewish religion
general in the army
dancer
21
In Japan between 1603-1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
cultural links with Europe
military conquest of China
virtual isolation
extensive trade with the Americas
22
One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
Was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
Accepts the supreme authority of Pope
Is a branch of Christianity
Rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
23
Russia adopted the Orthodox Religion due to the influence of
China
Iran
France
The Byzantine Empire
24
Taoism stresses
Following the Eightfold Path
Developing Harmony between humans and nature
Believing in one God
Adhering to the five Confucian relationships
25
The Gupta Empire was best known for
inventiing the printing press
aqueducts
mathematics and medicine
gunpowder
26
The success of the Mali and Ghana Empires in Africa were based on
Few economic opportunities
The protection of political rights
A representative government
An emphasis on the gold and salt trade
27
A river that runs through northern China
tao river
"River of Sorrow"
tigris
China River
28
Early civilizations worshiped many gods and were
monotheistic
polytheistic
29
The first written law of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Narmer Palette
Code of Hammurabi
Mohenjo - Daro
Mandate of Heaven
30
Similarity in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
based on the teachings of Abraham
believe in reincarnation
Call God by the same name
polytheistic
31
The governing system used by people of Athens was best known as
Republic
Democracy
Empire
Dynasty
32
Which characteristic was common to any Golden Age?
Prosperity, stability, technological advancements
poverty and devistation
All rulers were female
democracy
33
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
A long history of democratic government
A strong belief in Christianity
It's geographic isolation
It's historic Reliance on foreign Nations
34
Indus Valley government promoted
War
The importance of water collection
Monotheism
Slavery
35
Which of the following terms best describes Athens and Sparta
City state
Oligarchy
Republic
Theocracy
36
Ming and Ottoman Empires both
originally traded with Europe
decreased their population
limited their number of provinces
became isolated
37
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia called?
Yellow and Ming
Tiger and Euploid
Yellow and Brown
Tigris and Euphrates
38
In Chinese culture ___ philosophy had a big impact on social order and political organization
taoism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Communism
39
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as
Favored separation from secular governments
A weak force
Avoided involvement in Social and educational matters
A stabilizing influence
40
A group that is religouly tolerant, focuses on education, math, and science
Buddhists
Serfs
Shintos
Muslims
41
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by being a
bridge for ideas from China
role model for industrialization
protectorate
barrier against Chinese aggression
42
filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar in that both promote
respect for the physical environment
duty and responsibility
advanced technology
legalism
43
Where did Judaism originate?
The Roman Empire
China
India
Mesopotamia
44
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China
The Dynastic Cycle
Rise and Fall Cycle
Polythesism
Mandate of Heaven
45
bone used by Shang priests to tell the future
Ziggurat
Narmer Palette
Oracle Bone
Rosetta Stone
46
The Ming Dynasty eventually distrusted foreigners which led to
democracy
poverty
isolationism
expansionism
47
In European Feudal society, an individual's social status was determined by
individual abilities
education and training
birth
marriage
48
Which of the following functions as the economic system in Western Europe during the Middle Age
Canon law
Manoralism
currancy
Mercantilism
49
One similarity between the five pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral Behavior
Promote learning as a means to Salvation
Support a belief in reincarnation
50
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
Attempts to colonize North America
51
the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples
The influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered Nations
Ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
cultural diffusion on complimentary architecture
Architectural accomplishments reflecting religious beliefs
52
In chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority
Anthropology
Mandate of Heaven
Polythesism
China Worship
53
One way in which The Vedas the Bible and the Quran are similar is that these religious books
Provide guidelines that govern behavior
Encourage Strife
Deny the existence of a Supreme Being
Support political rebellion
54
Where did Christianity originate?
Byzantine Empire
China
Roman Empire
Mesopotamia
55
The height of the Islamic Golden age
expansion through peaceful means, religious tolorance and trade
stayed isolated
only expanded through war
spread hinduism
56
Where did Hinduism originate?
China
India
Mesopotamia
Byzantine Empire
57
Worship of the dead based on a belief that the deceased, have the ability to influence fortune
Influenza
Christianity
Daoism
Ancestor Worship
58
Mansa Musa was
All of the above
An African Muslim King
The richest man in the world
The leader of the Mali empire
59
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
monotheism
power was based on class relationships
direct democracy
equality among social classes
60
Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese view foreigners as barbarians. This is known as
Materialism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural diffusion
Imperialism
61
This is an offshoot of Hinduism but does not believe in the caste system
Capitalism
Imperialism
Hinduism
Buddhism
62
Geographic diversity in the Middle East led to
common economic systems
similar political systems
unequal standards of living
uniform living
63
Where did the Eastern Orthodox religion originate?
India
Israel
China
Byzantine Empire
64
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
oppose government in power
Reflect the values of that Society
remember leaders
Limit religious value
65
Empire that introduced the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia
Greece
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Rome
66
Asoka achieved
no religious tolorance
Spreading Judaism
hospitals, rest stops , and the spread of Buddhism
little scientific accomplishments
67
Africa had great architecture and education prior to European Colonialism
False
True
68
The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Poetry
Law
Economics
Drama
69
Which religion does not believe in heaven or hell
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
70
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
The earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley
The wheel was used by all ancient societies
Farming societies developed before hunting societies
All the continents were settled at about the same time
71
What document is an example of a primary source
a novel
an encyclopedia
a diary
a textbook
72
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Established trade routes to China
developed along river valleys and were polytheistic
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
used the ziggurat form for their temples
73
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
manorialism
socialism
command
free market
74
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
We're too expensive to import from China
We're believed to be poisonous
Had not yet been introduced
Were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons
75
A multi-stepped pyramid that formed part of a Sumerian temple is known as a
Palace
Ziggurat
Zebra
Temple
76
Muhammad promoted
Hinduism
Christianity
unfair treatment of women
fair treatment of women
77
What aspects did the early civilizations that developed along river valleys have in common?
trade, communication, fertile soil, water
male sufferage
monotheism
used iron and steel for building
78
The Five Pillars are the foundation for
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Shinto
79
Religous symbols are often
unimportant to most
reflective of the poitical leader
only used to promote the religion
only in christianity
80
A marshy region formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river is commonly known as
Silted Area
Dynastic Cycle
Delta
River Area
81
Prior to colonization by Europeans Mali, Axum, Kush and Songhai in Africa had
advanced architecture and more
a long history of trade
strong economic and social lives
All of the above
82
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
Learning to give up selfish desire
Worshipping Allah as the one true God
Being baptized and confirmed
Following the Ten Commandments
83
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The Quran and the code of Bushido
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The Torah and the diaspora
84
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades
European belief in religion freedom
trade expanded
Europeans had lasting control in Middle East
Islamic Influences dominated Europe
85
The Pax Romana was a period of 200 years in which Roman society...
declined
constantly losing Wars
suffered a decrease in population
relatively peaceful
86
The height of the Mongol Empire is marked with?
Religious uniformity
Emphasis on individualism
total annihialtion of all
Religious tolerance and expansion
87
Which of the following terms are best associated with the Egyptian civilization
Tigris River, summer, cuneiform
Hieroglyphics, the dynastic cycle, ziggurats
Nile River, Hieroglyphics polytheism
Mohan Dario, roadways, Indus River
88
the key to the successful organization of Society according to Confucius, is that
Ancestor worship discontinued
democratic elections
know your place and do what is expected
eliminating evil
89
The European feudal system
was supported by the labor of peasants
had opportunities for social Mobility
Controlled by a powerful middle class
promoted political and economic equality
90
One major contributor to the wealth and success of the Ottoman Empire
Mongolian power
extensive trade
the Christian religion
Monks writing books
91
Which classical Society is typically associated with Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
Greece
Rome
Han China
Sparta
92
In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was
increased demand for goods from the East
strengthened feudal system
adoption of Islamic religion
Increased European isolation
93
Empress Wu from china was
all of the above
The only female leader China ever had
Buddhist
a Great ruler during a golden age
94
Animism is the belief in
belief in the same God
Salvation through Good Deeds
a cycle of Life, Death, and rebirth
living things have souls and are connected