In Rome in the 200s C.E., how did most emperors come to power?

by seizing power with military force

What was one result of the growth of empires and expanding exchange networks between 300 and 1500 C.E.?

the development of world religions

Why did bands of hunter-gatherers move from place to place?

They followed the seasonal migrations of game animals.

What is the primary focus of the "different cultures" model of world history?

examining regions without making connections

In the Muslim social system that developed in Southwest Asia by the 900s C.E., which group occupied the lowest position

enslaved people captured in war

Before the rise of universal religions in different regions, most people worshipped

local gods in small communities.

a social class system of rulers, commoners, and enslaved people

The invention of agriculture created food surpluses, which allowed for

the development of specialized jobs such as artisans and gov officials

According to Buddhist beliefs, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha by

meditating until he achieved nirvana.

The "big picture" view of world history emphasizes

connections and patterns across cultures.

Which statement reflects Confucius's ideas about filial piety?

Children should always respect and obey their parents.

According to Hinduism, one escapes reincarnation by

living a spiritual life and freeing oneself from karma.

An entrepreneur was someone who

took a financial risk to start a business.

After China's rulers adopted a state ideology based on Confucianism,

Confucian ideas became integrated into Chinese culture.

Which describes the Torah?

the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

One of the achievements of Islamic civilization was

introducing the concept of zero into western mathematics.

What occurred as a result of the Jewish Diaspora?

Jews were dispersed across the Middle East.

In the system of direct democracy developed in Athens

all citizens could vote personally in the assembly.

Identify a societal effect of the growth of world religions.

Religion promoted literacy by encouraging people to read sacred texts.

What was one key factor in the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E.?

threats from nomadic tribes from Central Asia

One reason historians study social structures in different times and places is

to find out how people and families lived

What was the caliphate?

the Muslim state, which combined political and religious authority

The shift from hunting and gathering to farming first became possible with the domestication of

wild grasses, goats, sheep, and cattle

The Mandate of Heaven refers to

the belief that a ruler's power stems from divine authority.

Which is true of the Eightfold Path according to Buddhist teachings?

It offers a way to achieve enlightenment.

What was one disadvantage of the hunter-gatherer way of life?

They carried everything with them so they could not get many possessions

By applying themes to historical events, historians are able to

to identify connections and patterns

Identify a common element of the major world religions

They all set down basic ethical principles for humans to follow

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1
In Rome in the 200s C.E., how did most emperors come to power?
by persuading religious leaders to offer the crown
by inheriting the throne from the previous ruler
by seizing power with military force
by winning an election held by the Roman Senate
2
What was one result of the growth of empires and expanding exchange networks between 300 and 1500 C.E.?
the development of world religions
the collapse of civilization in the West
the growth of ethnic nationalism
the beginning of industrialization
3
Around 800 C.E. the Holy Roman Empire was established by
Timur Lang.
Charlemagne.
Diocletian.
Constantine.
4
Why did bands of hunter-gatherers move from place to place?
They followed the seasonal migrations of game animals.
They wanted to join other bands to form larger communities.
Warfare with rival bands drove them out of each place they tried to settle
Traditional legends told of the gods moving with the stars overhead.
5
What is the primary focus of the "different cultures" model of world history?
examining regions without making connections
comparisons across cultures
interconnectedness
common historical patterns
6
How did the Romans integrate the people they conquered into their empire?
They forced everyone conquered to sign a pledge of loyalty to Rome
They offered them positions in the Catholic Church
They gave them monetary compensation
They offered them citizenship
7
Which event illustrates the theme of economic structures?
the makeing of labor unions and action of bosses and gov to suppress them
competition among European powers to control natural resources in America
the writing of books setting out basic theories about wealth and production
all of the above
8
Where did agriculture first develop?
the Peruvian Highlands
the Fertile Crescent
the Nile River Delta
the Yellow Sea
9
In the Muslim social system that developed in Southwest Asia by the 900s C.E., which group occupied the lowest position
enslaved people captured in war
converts to Islam
Muslims by birth
Christians and Jews
10
Before the rise of universal religions in different regions, most people worshipped
their rulers.
spirits within nature.
prophets.
local gods in small communities.
11
The city of _____ is home to holy sites belonging to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Mecca
Jerusalem
Rome
Athens
12
What is kinship?
family relationship by birth, marriage, or adoption
a social class system of rulers, commoners, and enslaved people
the development of one idea into another
interaction between two cultures by warfare or trade
13
The invention of agriculture created food surpluses, which allowed for
the development of complex business organizations such as corporations
the development of more complex tools and hunting techniques.
the movement of people to new places such as deserts and mountainous region
the development of specialized jobs such as artisans and gov officials
14
Along with the Hebrew Bible, _____ forms the foundation of Jewish religious practices and ethical values.
the Talmud
the Ten Commandments
the Mishnah
the Torah
15
Perspectives on _____ help historians organize world history into specific topics.
time and space
humans and the environment
connections and patterns
culture and society
16
Muslims known for living simply and seeking a mystical experience of God were the
Sunni.
Sufis.
Shi'a.
Berbers.
17
According to Buddhist beliefs, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha by
teaching his ideas across India.
living in poverty as an ascetic.
meditating until he achieved nirvana.
writing the Four Noble Truths.
18
England.Netherlands created joint-stock companies to finance trade in Asia What were these business organizations called
League of Mercantilists
Triangular Trading Companies
Hanseatic League
East India Companies
19
The "big picture" view of world history emphasizes
the shape of Earth as viewed from space
political ideas underlying American government
connections and patterns across cultures.
the separate examination of each country.
20
Where did the Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations emerge?
central Asia
Mesoamerica
North Africa
Afro-Eurasia
21
Once it developed, agriculture spread from place to place by a process known as
wild animal migration
cultural diffusion
genetic progression
plant domestication
22
Which statement reflects Confucius's ideas about filial piety?
People should respect each other, regardless of social class.
Children should always respect and obey their parents.
Filial piety is the least important of the five basic relationships.
Parents must always respect their children's needs or desires.
23
According to Hinduism, one escapes reincarnation by
striving to disregard one's dharma.
memorizing the Upanishads and Vedas .
living a spiritual life and freeing oneself from karma.
choosing only one god or goddess to worship.
24
The spread of Buddhism from India to China and later Japan is an example of
universal standards
regional difference.
cultural diffusion
ocial organization
25
An entrepreneur was someone who
provided a service that linked two people or groups.
managed the activities of a government.
took a financial risk to start a business.
conquered Native American empires in the Americas.
26
What empire rose in the 1200s and got a size 2x as large as the Muslim Empire and 6x as large as the Roman Empire?
mongle empire
gupta empire
roman empire
Han Empire
27
After China's rulers adopted a state ideology based on Confucianism,
Confucian ideas became integrated into Chinese culture.
many viewed it as undermining the Mandate of Heaven
they passed laws to enforce filial piety.
they abandoned the state civil service exam.
28
Which describes the Torah?
a place where Jews gather to pray
the sacred kingdom of Solomon
the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
another name for the Ten Commandments
29
One of the achievements of Islamic civilization was
introducing the concept of zero into western mathematics.
inventing the magnetic compass
inventing the cannon, among other advances in military technology.
developing linear perspective in painting.
30
Which of these topics is included in the "Western heritage" model of world history?
ancient Greek democracy
Latin American culture
. African trade routes
war between China and Japan
31
What occurred as a result of the Jewish Diaspora?
Little Jewish tradition was preserved.
Rome became the new Jewish homeland.
Jews were dispersed across the Middle East.
Rabbis were unable to record any Jewish teachings.
32
In the system of direct democracy developed in Athens
people elected representatives to make laws for them.
Greeks and foreigners had equal rights under the law.
all citizens could vote personally in the assembly.
slavery was forbidden throughout the empire
33
Identify a societal effect of the growth of world religions.
Religious ideas supported new ways to grow and expand businesses.
Religion promoted literacy by encouraging people to read sacred texts.
Religious ideas uniformly affected ethics and culture throughout the world.
Religion ensured that women were treated equally around the world.
34
Which term describes the government of the pharaohs?
representative republic
independent city-states
absolute monarchy
A:A. tribal civilization
35
One reason for the success of the Mongols was their skill in using
galley ships
camen caven
diplomacy
horses
36
The social organization of hunter-gatherer bands was based on
kinship
territory
priesthood
wealth
37
What was one key factor in the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E.?
demands for more power for the Chinese parliament
lack of investment in military defense
humiliating defeat in a war with the Japanese
threats from nomadic tribes from Central Asia
38
One reason historians study social structures in different times and places is
to explain why societies adopted different religions
to learn how farmers made a living
to understand how city-states grew into empires.
to find out how people and families lived
39
What was the caliphate?
the Muslim army that eventually spread Islam across three continents
the Muslim state, which combined political and religious authority
the system of religious schools where the Koran was studied
the pilgrimage to Makkah which became a pillar of the Muslim faith
40
These ancient clay figures were made for a member of the family that united all China. That ruling family was called the
Qin dynasty.
Han dynasty.
Yangtze dynasty.
Menes dynasty.
41
Monotheism is the belief
in multiple gods
that God made an agreement with Abraham.
that animals are sacred and holy beings.
in one god
42
Spatial frames enable historians to look at different _____ perspectives in relation to world events
social
political
geographic
cultural
43
The shift from hunting and gathering to farming first became possible with the domestication of
corn, horses, pigs, and oxen
wild grasses, goats, sheep, and cattle
fruit trees, dogs, and cats.
rice and water buffaloes
44
According to Christianity, Jesus is considered to be
the son of god.
a disciple.
an apostle.
a prophet.
45
The Mandate of Heaven refers to
balance and harmony between heaven and earth.
the belief that a ruler's power stems from divine authority.
the traditional worship of dead ancestors.
divinely granted peace and order.
46
Which is true of the Eightfold Path according to Buddhist teachings?
It calls for Buddhists to embrace desire.
It is the only way to find pleasure in life.
It offers a way to achieve enlightenment.
It is a teaching of Zen Buddhism.
47
What was one disadvantage of the hunter-gatherer way of life?
They spent so much time looking for food they never developed a culture
They carried everything with them so they could not get many possessions
They lived as solitary individuals, meeting with other humans infrequently
They subsisted on an all-meat diet, and were often malnourished
48
Who overthrew the Umayyad dynasty and went on to rule the Muslim Empire for more than 500 years?
the Crusaders
the Mongols
the Alhambrans
the Abbasids
49
By applying themes to historical events, historians are able to
to organize information
to determine causes and effects
to identify connections and patterns
to recognize universal standards
50
Identify a common element of the major world religions
They all set down basic ethical principles for humans to follow
None of the major religions relies on sacred texts.
None of the major religions involves a belief in multiple gods
They all developed in South Asia.
51
What was the main cause of the collapse of the Mongol Empire?
the bubonic plague
the Golden Horde
the expansion of Islam
the rise of cities
52
In Christianity, _____ is the idea that God can save people from sin and grant them everlasting life after death.
foregiveness
divine assistance
resurrection
salvation
53
Historically, why did rulers and religious leaders work together?
to ensure followers received economic and political benefits
to maintain the existing social and political order
to ensure moral laws were upheld
to better control religious communities
54
What is a disadvantage of dividing world history into three parts: ancient, medieval, and modern?
It does not match the major turning points in regions outside Europe
It uses categories that are often too broad for examining some topics
It offers too many periods to be useful for discussing the human past
It uses categories that apply primarily to the world beyond Europe
55
In Hinduism, what purpose do the ideals expressed in the Vedas serve?
They unify the religion.
They establish religious law.
They guide the role of priests.
They dictate specific rituals.
56
The Five Pillars of Islam refer to
the ways to spread Islam in the world.
the Qur'an, or Muslim holy book.
the most important aspects of Shari'ah.
required acts of worship for Muslims.
57
The term Pax Mongolica refers to the
stillness of a community destroyed by Mongols.
relief Europeans felt after defeating Genghis Khan.
pact between the Mongols and the Holy Roman Empire.
security of trade and travel under Mongol rule.
58
Two broad themes of history are integration and difference. Integration refers to the ways that
people have been drawn together
parts of the world affected each other
peoples remained distinct and diverse
one event caused other events
59
When examining human-environment interaction, what question about 14th-century England would you be most likely to ask?
How did changes in the global climate affect English agriculture?
What happened to the price of wool as sheep farming increased?
How were villages, towns, and cities governed?
What was life like for the royal family in a stone castle?
60
Placing events in chronological order often helps historians
find encyclopedia articles
locate events on a map
take a global viewpoint
see patterns over time
61
Greek language and culture were spread over a vast area as a result of conquests by
Menes
Pompey the Great.
Alexander the Great.
Octavian
62
Why do scholars of ancient history know less about the Indus Valley than they know about Mesopotamia or Egypt?
The Indus people did not develop a system of writing.
Leaders in the Indus Valley had their records buried with them.
Little contact took place between the Indus and other regions.
Scholars have not figured out how to read Indus Valley writing.
63
Which statement about Islam is correct based on Islamic beliefs?
The Five Pillars describe Muhammad's actions and teachings.
Shari'ah has remained the same throughout history.
Muhammad was a prophet chosen by Allah.
The Sunnah contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
64
The final end of the Roman Empire in the West occurred when
a group of citizens used force to set up a republic
the Bubonic plague spread into western Europe
the White Huns invaded from across the mountains
a Germanic leader overthrew the last emperor
65
When examining an event, why do historians makes comparisons within and among societies?
to identify the range of effects caused by the event
to understand how the event affected continuity and change
to recognize the dividing and unifying effects of the event
to determine if the event had a universal cause
66
The process of dividing history into periods of time is called
periodization.
universalization
categorization.
globalization
67
Why did ancient civilizations tend to arise in river valleys
Access to water and fertile soil made farming more productive.
Rivers encouraged the development of complex religious rituals
Access to metals in river valleys aided development of monetary economies.
River valleys encouraged less dense settlement patterns.
68
The period after the fall of Rome in Western Europe is often referred to as
the dark ages
the classical era
the hundred-year war
the catholic era
69
Which leader united the Mongol tribes into a powerful fighting force in 1206?
Timur Lang
the Golden Horde
Genghis Kahn
Kublai Kahn
70
According to the New Testament in the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead after three days. What do Christians call this?
baptism
Holly Communion
the crucifixion
The resurrection
71
If you come across a cultural practice you disagree with while studying history, you should
disregard universal standards
examine the historical context
condemn it immediately
avoid judging the behavior of others
72
Which of these is an important habit of mind for historians?
understanding that all societies are the same
paying attention to only one theme at a time
looking for connections over time and space
treating each culture without reference to others
73
The Gupta emperors were known for their
peaceful foreign policy.
economic isolation.
hiring of mercenary armies.
support of the arts and sciences.
74
Where did civilizations first arise in China?
in the Himalayan Mountains near present-day Tibet
in the Yellow and Yangtze River valleys
on the coast of the Pacific Ocean
on the island of what is today Taiwan
75
Which part of Europe was under Muslim rule for an extended period?
France
Italy
Austria
Spain
76
Who founded the Muslim faith and the Muslim Empire?
Genghis Kahn
Abu Bakr
Muhammad
Abraham
77
How was political power exercised within hunter-gatherer societies?
Men dominated the tribes and women were subordinate
Elders with the most experience became informal leaders of the group
Chieftains seized power and passed it down to their sons
council was chosen by democracy, where each member of the tribe had 1 vote
78
Which of the following is associated with the rise of civilizations
the invention of writing
the creation of religions
the development of spoken language
the invention of stone tools
79
Suppose you have been studying trade patterns in China in the 1400s. How might you change your spatial frame?
investigate how change in Chinese government affected policies toward trade
expand your time frame to see trade in China from the 1200s to the 1600s
draw a map to illustrate the trade patterns in China that you are studying
compare trade in China with trade in Europe during the same century
80
Which of these revolutions falls under the theme of political structures?
the Scientific Revolution
the French Revolution
the Industrial Revolution
the Information Revolutio
81
All of the following empires collapsed by 550 C.E. EXCEPT
the Roman Empire
the Han Empire
the Gupta Empire
the Sassinian Empire
82
Which theme would historians consider when examining the American Civil War?
social and political structures
all of the above
culteral and human enviornment interaction
economic structures
83
What was the main cause of the collapse of the Gupta Empire?
mass death caused by the Bubonic Plague
invasion by the White Huns
civil war between Muslims and Buddhists
decline of trade on the Silk Road

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