The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that it:

was monotheistic, with its followers believing in one God.

How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe?

Caused economic & social instability by drastically reducing the workforce.

One of the primary motivations for European exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was to —

engage directly in the Indian Ocean spice trade.

Which of the following was an intellectual legacy of the Renaissance?

Some scientists claimed heliocentric theory (that the Earth orbits the sun)

One cultural similarity shared by the Aztec and Incan civilization was that both —

developed advanced mathematical skills

Why is Constantine a significant figure in history?

He legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?

He united the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia to form a vast empire.

Indulgences were a significant reason for the Protestant Reformation because:

Many Protestants did not believe salvation could be purchased.

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1
The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that it:
had no sacred texts or books.
was polytheistic, with its followers believing in many gods,
was monotheistic, with its followers believing in one God.
did not provide laws by which the people were to live their daily lives.
2
Paper was invented in which dynasty?
Qin
Han
Kushan
Mauryan
3
Who became Rome’s first emperor in 27 B.C.?
Antony
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Julius Caesar
Augustus
4
The Great Wall of China was first created in which dynasty?
Han
Zhou
Huan
Qin
5
The Romans were the first people to use what material on a massive scale?
Mudbrick
Concrete
Adobe
Steel
6
Who became King of Macedonia at age 20 and swiftly moved to invade Persia?
Mark Antony
Alexander the Great
Phillip II
Octavian
7
In what form of government did ancient rulers believe that they derived their powers from the gods?
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
theocracy
8
Which geographic feature played a role in the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt & India?
flat open plains
natural protective barriers
warm ocean currents
fertile river valleys
9
The changing social views that emphasized individualism & secularism during the European Renaissance came to be known
reformation
enlightenment
rebirth
humanism
10
As a result of the Columbian Exchange, the landscape of the Americas was significantly changed by the introduction of —
new livestock
gold mining
irrigation
terrace farming
11
How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe?
It allowed church officials to expand their authority.
It prompted advances in medicine that extended the average life span.
Caused economic & social instability by drastically reducing the workforce.
It caused persecution of religious and ethnic minorities to decrease.
12
Constantine became the first Buddhist emperor of Rome in 306 CE.
True
False
13
One of the primary motivations for European exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was to —
find new sources of food for Europe’s growing population.
engage directly in the Indian Ocean spice trade.
locate remote islands for the relocation of criminals.
conquer other people to serve as forced laborers.
14
Which of the following was an intellectual legacy of the Renaissance?
Doctors closely followed the works of Aristotle, written 2,000 years before
Some scientists claimed heliocentric theory (that the Earth orbits the sun)
Scholars discovered that human illnesses are caused by evil spirits.
Humanists thought Europe in the Middle Ages was superior to Classical era
15
One cultural similarity shared by the Aztec and Incan civilization was that both —
developed advanced mathematical skills
produced extensive literary works
created a written language
enslaved conquered peoples
16
Why is Constantine a significant figure in history?
He led troops against Xerxes which led to the downfall of Persian Empire
He spread Confucianism throughout Asia.
He legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire
He turned against Legalism in China which removed harsh laws & punishments
17
Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
He enabled Muslim rulers to gain control of valuable caravan routes.
He united the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia to form a vast empire.
He encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia and Europe.
He popularized warrior culture that was developed by the Japanese samurai.
18
Who is known to the Chinese as the First Teacher?
Lao Tzu
Siddhārtha Gautama
Qin Shihuangdi
Confucius
19
What was the most important concept in Hinduism?
Dharma
The Four Noble Truths
The Covenant
The Golden Rule
20
Indulgences were a significant reason for the Protestant Reformation because:
Many Protestants did not believe salvation could be purchased.
Many Protestants would not follow Roman Catholic dietary guidelines.
Leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine (95 Theses)
The Roman Catholic pope refused monetary support for the Vatican.

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