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Global I Midterm Review
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1
Based on the map, which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?
South America
southwest Asia
western Africa
western Europe
2
India's earliest civilizations were located in...
coastal regions
dry steppes
mountainous areas
river valleys
3
One major achievement of the Qin dynasty was
promoting Confucianism throughout the empire.
creating independent city-states.
uniting all of the Chinese states for the first time.
giving away free iPhone 11s to the masses.
4
Which speaker is most likely Buddhist?
A
B
C
D
5
Which civilization had the Twelve Tables, an extensive roads system, & poets Horace & Virgil?
Phoenician
Greek
Roman
Babylonian
6
Which heading best completes the partial outline?
Results of the Fall of Rome
Effects of the Neolithic Revolution
Reasons for the Puritan Revolution
Causes of the Bantu Migration
7
One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty is that they both
Required devotion to a single religion
Banned long-distance trade causing economic strain
Grew too large to govern their territories effectively
Refused the aid of foreign mercenaries
8
Explain the following quote:
"Without the confidence of the people, no government can stand."
Leaders should be chosen for their self-confidence
Successful government requires the support of the people
Government officials should be elected by the people
People can be confident that government will be honest
9
Which civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mnts, & the Indus River?
ancient Egypt
Babylonian Empire
ancient Greece
Mauryan Empire
10
In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history?
Hunters & Gatherers, Nomadic Herders, Farmers, Traders
Traders, Hunters & Gatherers, Farmers, Nomadic Herders
Farmers, Traders, Nomadic Herders, Hunters & Gatherers
Nomadic Herders, Farmers, Traders, Hunters & Gatherers
11
A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that...
They transmitted Islamic philosophy to areas they conquered
sculpture & architecture were copied in the 1700s & 1800s
Greek and Latin are still widely spoken throughout the West
They had a classless society which was copied in Europe.
12
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote
Boy in Sparta were trained to be soldiers
13
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the...
growth of iron toolmaking technology
decline of large empires
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
migration of early peoples to the Americas
14
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Old Stone Age
Iron Age
Neolithic Revolution
Scientific Revolution
15
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
favorable geography
religious differences
universal education
political harmony
16
1 effect of mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of.
separate, independent city-states
extensive trade with the Persians
belief in one God
absolute monarchies
17
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?
Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
beginning of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
18
How did geography affect the growth of Ancient Egypt & Mesopotamia?
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.
19
The diagram above represents what system of social classes?
Levels of Egyptian society
Muhammad’s organization of his army in Mecca
Mesopotamia society according to the Code of Hammurabi
Caste system in India
20
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to...
promote individual artistic creativity
establish peace and harmony
return the power of the emperors
provide the basis for democratic government
21
Which statement can best be supported by the information shown on this map?
The economies of India's early empires were based on trade
Most of the Gupta Empire was located on the Deccan Plateau
Mauryan Empire controlled more land than the Gupta Empire
By 260BC the Mauryan Empire reached north into Central China
22
Which statement about China is a fact rather than an opinion?
Early Chinese civilizations were the most important civilizations ever.
Dynastic government were highly effective in China.
Flooding was the worst disaster to affect ancient Chinese civilizations.
The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China.
23
What is the main reason the Neolithic Rev. is considered a turning point in world history?
spoken language was used to improve communication
fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
domestication of animals & plants led to settled communities
stone tools and weapons were first developed
24
why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
mountainous land led to the isolation of the city-states.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
Civil wars raged in these city-states
the Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
25
How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?
Flat plains made centralized rule possible.
Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.
Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.
Tropical climate discouraged urban development.
26
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishments shown by the illustration?
Alexander the Great
Suleiman the Magnificent
Charlamagne
Mansa Musa
27
The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
advancements in mathematics and medicine
sea trade routes to Europe
development of gunpowder
28
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about...
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the establishment of permanent settlements
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
29
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was...
the abolition of slavery throughout Europe
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and the instability of the government
a series of military defeats in Africa
30
Which statement refers to India's Golden Age?
Art & literature flourished during the Gupta Empire
Scholars developed the concept of zero
Surrounding provinces were united after 200 yrs of civil war
All choices
31
The best evidence that a nation is a democracy is its provision for...
a government responsible to the people
the holding of periodic elections
a two-house legislature
a system of civil and criminal courts
32
Which generalization about the Maura and Gupta Empires is supported by the map?
Trade contributed to stable societies.
Expansion was limited by geographic factors.
Extensive road systems unified India.
Southern India was isolated from northern India.
33
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar in that they all
require their members to settle in the Holy Land
believe in Mohammed as the Prophet of God
are monotheistic in belief
place value on having many statues and images of holy people
34
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
universal suffrage in national elections
strong central government
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
35
The Middle Kingdom of Assyria was located in an area also known as the (use the map!!)
subcontinent
Holy Land
rooftop of the world
Fertile Crescent
36
Citizens in Athens had the right to attend the Assembly to discuss issues and vote.
This is an example of totalitarianism
This is an example of absolutism
This is an example of a direct democracy
This is an example of a parliamentary democracy
37
an immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a renewed interest in education and the arts
38
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through Southeast Asia
ethnocentrism
isolation
cultural diffusion
imperialism
39
Which philosophy is most closely associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
40
After the western Roman empire fell in 476, the eastern Roman empire eventually became known as
the Persian Empire
the Carthaginian Empire
the Byzantine Empire
the Islamic Empire
