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1
In comparison to the Ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on:
family order
military service
human rights
education
2
This religion includes the concepts of dharma, karma, and the caste system?
Judaism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
3
One way in which the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables are similar is that each:
supported republican governments
provided records of economic activity
established legal procedures for society
legalized monotheistic beliefs
4
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe:
came under the control of the Muslims
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a Republican form of government
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
5
Ethnocentrism is best defined as:
military preparation for a civil war
a belief in one god
the belief that one's culture is superior to all others
love and devotion to one's country
6
According to Confucius, showing respect and doing what is expected are examples of:
jingoism
military might
filial piety
universal rights
7
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of early civilizations?
smooth coastlines
mountain passes
dense forests
river valleys
8
The Charter of the United Nations and excerpts from George W. Bush's letters are considered:
Public Records
Official Records
Secondary Sources
Primary Sources
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An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was:
the growth of cities and the dominance of the middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in the education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
10
How did geography affect the growth of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
River Valleys provided rich soil to grow surplus crops
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided many trade routes
Large deserts provided mineral deposits
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders
11
Which term best defines "culture"?
the customs and beliefs of people and how they live
accepting other ethnic group's values
understanding the chemistry of the earth
the interaction of people with their environment
12
The caste system in India was characterized by
a rigid social class system
the right of people to choose their occupations
equality between men and women
toleration for various religious beliefs
13
Why is the Neolithic Revolution considered a turning point in history?
Fire was used for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
It led to the establishment of cities and governments
14
Christianity and Judaism both serve to:
provide follwers with a guide to ethical and moral conduct
establish systems of justice
establish distinctions between social classes
provide regulations for governmental workers
15
Geography help Greece to develop trade with other civilizations because Greece had:
Different languages and religions
A one-party system
Rich farmland
Excellent harbors
16
Which values are most closely associated with Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
practicing non-violence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
maintaining the caste system and providing education for all
17
The diagram represents the rigid social class system of
traditional India
medieval Europe
feudal Japan
colonial Latin America
18
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China because it:
provided the basic structure for military rule
provided the basis for social order
stressed the importance of humanism
contained the framework for a communist government
19
One way in which the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables are similar is that each:
provided records of economic activity
established legal standards
legalized monotheistic beliefs
supported republican governments
20
This religion believes in the 4 Noble Truths and that desire causes suffering:
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Daoism
21
Greeks adopted the Phoenician alphabet and China adopted Buddhism from India. These are:
Examples of cultural diffusion
Examples of scientific research
Examples of filial piety
Examples of ethnocentrism
22
In order to have a democracy you must have:
an agricultural economy
a strong military
respect for individual rights
a tropical climate
23
One contribution of Roman culture was the development of:
the printing press
the concept of zero
A republican government of laws
the process of making silk
24
Which society practiced direct democracy?
dynastic China
ancient Athens
early Egypt
Gupta empire
25
Who created the Hellenistic culture that combined Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures
Suleiman the Magnificent
Alexander the Great
Charlemagne
Mansa Musa