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1
Which of the following was a disadvantage to the development of agriculture?
people fought over farmland
new tools were invented
people united in bands
greater varieties of foods became available
2
Which of the following was the highest social class in feudal Europe?
serf
knight
noble
king
3
The Magna Carta gave rights to
the nobility.
the king.
the Roman Catholic Church.
the peasants.
4
Julius Caesar, the first dictator of Rome, was
the ruler of Ethiopia
the founder of Rome
assassinated
born in India
5
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Catholic Church?
building of universities
support of Protestantism
preservation of ancient writings
spread of Christianity
6
During the Middle Ages, a knight was
a special kind of soldier.
the next in line to become king.
a squire's assistant.
the ruler of a manor.
7
Which of the following was NOT a major contribution of ancient Chinese civilization?
paper
keystones
seismograph
gunpowder
8
Early Chinese civilizations were located in the river valleys of the
Indus and Ganges
Chang Jiang and Tigris
Huang He and Chang Jiang
Tigris and Euphrates
9
People began to build permanent settlements
when government developed
when they build city-states
before the last Ice Age
after the development of agriculture
10
Which of the following people is responsible for creating a set of laws?
Jesus Christ
Hammurabi
Muhammad
Abraham
11
Which of the following was a result of food surplus in early civilizations?
droughts became more frequent
democracy developed
populations increased
a division of labor decreased
12
A tithe was a payment made to a
knight
church leader
lord
a peasant
13
The Islamic calendar begins with the
birth of Jesus Christ.
escape of Muhammad to Medina.
death of Muhammad.
fall of the Roman Empire.
14
Which of the following painted The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa?
Michelangelo
Johannes Gutenberg
John Calvin
Leonardo da Vinci
15
Farmers in Sumer and other river valleys used irrigation to
bring water to plants and animals
prevent invasions by outsiders
stop the rivers from flooding
travel to other areas
16
Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
Trade increased between the Muslim and Christian worlds
Christians regained Jerusalem
Feudalism increased in Europe
Democracy grew in the Byzantine Empire
17
The term used to describe Muhammad's flight from Mecca in A.D. 622 is
crusade
pilgrimage
hegira
fasting
18
Which of the following was NOT developed by Islamic civilization?
advanced study of algebra
universities
cartography or map-making
early use of iron tools
19
Most enslaved Africans were taken to
the Americans
Italy
Asia
India
20
The most common form of transportation on the desert trade route in Africa was
the elephant
the horse
the camel
the ox
21
Under the feudal system, vassals promised loyalty to the king in exchange for the king's
money
crops
friendship
protection
22
The power and importance of Rome declined after
Carthage defeated the Roman army
Julius Caesar was killed
Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium
roads were built throughout the empire
23
Writers of the Renaissance published many works because of the invention of
Leonardo da Vinci
Martin Luther
Prince Henry of Portugal
Johannes Gutenberg
24
The Magna Carta was signed by
Mansa Musa
Emperor Constantine
King John
Julius Caesar
25
All of the following were inventions of Chinese civilization EXCEPT
paper
porcelain
the compass
the microscope
26
The Renaissane began in
England
France
Italy
Germany
27
Rome's first code of laws were called
the Twelve Tables
the Roman Constitution
the Hellenistic Code
the Punic Laws
28
Predestination was one of the major beliefs of
the Catholic Reformation.
Lutheranism.
Calvinism.
theocracy.
29
Christopher Columbus sought a western route to what continent during the Age of Exploration?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
30
Taming plants and animals for people's use is called
culture.
division of labor.
slash and burn farming.
domestication.
31
When different people perform different jobs it is called
division of labor
economic surplus
irrigation
navigation
32
Which of the following is true about the Byzantine Empire?
It preserved the traditions of Greece and Rome
It was ruled by Julius Caesar at its most powerful
It was invaded by the Chinese
It was the center of the Roman Catholic Church
33
The first major trading state in Western Africa was
Mali
Ethiopia
Ghana
Egypt
34
What area did the Portuguese explore at the beginning of the Age of Exploration?
Asia
Western Africa
Europe
North America
35
The period of Roman peace was known as
the Hellenistic period.
the Pax Romana.
the Age of Caesars.
the Golden Age of Rome.
36
The major religion in Japan, known as the "Sacred Way" was
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shinto
Hinduism
37
The Aztec Empire was conquered by
Magellan
Pizzarro
Cortes
Columbus
38
Pardons for sin sold by the Catholic Church were called
indulgences
frescoes
rhetoric
relics
39
What was the purpose of the Catholic or Counter Reformation?
spread the teaching of the Renaissance
start a new Crusade in the Holy Land
stop the spread of the Protestant Reformation
begin trade between Africa and Europe
40
Which of the following was not a reason for early exploration by the Portuguese?
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
Europeans wanted to expand their nation's territory
Europeans wanted to expand the Renaissance
Europeans wanted to trade products with other nations
41
An economic surplus in early civilizations led to
the emergence of city centers
the domestication of plants
an end to agriculture
a decrease in population
42
The Mayans borrowed many of their ideas and objects from the
Chinese
Sumerians
Egyptians
Olmecs
43
Which of the following was a result of the annual flooding of early river valleys?
crops died which led to famines
land was very fertile for growing crops
cities were moved into the mountains
invaders were able to attack by boat
44
The Inca used the quipu to
predict the future
carry messages
keep track of taxes and populations
worship their gods
45
Salt was used in Ancient African civilizations to
keep homes warm.
preserve food.
dry wood.
perform religious ceremonies.
46
The most important city of the Renaissance was
London
Rome
Florence
Constantinople
47
Which of these locations was the most favorable for growing crops and raising livestock?
the tundra
a desert
a forest
a river valley
48
Feudalism was damaged and declined due to
the fall of Rome
the iconoclasts.
the circumnavigation of the world.
the Black Death.
49
The spread of Greek language, art and architecture was a result of the conquest of
Socrates
Alexander
Plato
Aristotle
50
Which of the following Japanese terms was equal to a European knight?
Bushido
Daimyo
Shogun
Samurai
51
Humanists of the Renaissance studied all of the following EXCEPT
astronomy
geology
history
music
52
Who was responsible for starting the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Pope Leo X
Johannes Gutenberg
John Calvin
53
Socrates
was an important Greek mathematician.
believed in the importance of Greek gods.
taught his student to learn by asking questions.
began the Hellenistic period in Greece.
54
Aqueducts in Ancient Rome were used to
bring water to the cities.
make building easier.
worship Roman gods.
fight against invaders.
55
Who was the navigator responsible for early exploration by the Portuguese?
Ferdinand Magellan
Prince Henry
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
56
The movement of plants, animals, disease and technology during the Age of Exploration was
the Colombian Exchange.
the Silk Road.
the Slave Trade.
the Middle Passage.
57
The first Protestant faith was
Lutheranism
Calvinism
Catholicism
Humanism
58
In India's caste system everyone
was born into a certain status and remained there.
was free to practice the religion of his/her choice.
took examinations to get government jobs.
too turns doing the unpleasant work.
59
The capital of the Byzantine Empire was
Florence
Constantinople
Rome
Mecca
60
The code of ethics used by knights was called
feudalism
vassalage
chivalry
indulgences
61
The Huange He river valley is located in present day
Europe
Asia
North America
Africa
62
The strict, but fair, code of laws developed in the Byzantine Empire were called the
Magna Carta.
Twelve Tables.
Justinian Code.
Mandate of Heaven.
63
Which of the following was NOT an important development for the growth of agriculture?
new tools
irrigation systems
democratic government
domesticated animals
64
In which of the following locations did early civilizations develop?
a river valley
a forest
the tundra
a desert
65
Arabic numbers were created by the
Indian civilization
Chinese civilization
Islamic civilization
Japanese civilization
66
Which of the following advancements of the Renaissance led to better travel?
agriculture
anatomy
astronomy
printing
67
Who made the statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Alexander the Great
Gailileo
Leonardo da Vinci
68
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Golden Age of China?
new forms of literature
feudalism
playing chess and checkers
woodblock printing
69
During the Renaissance, a visual art became
political.
simplistic.
more realistic.
abstract.
70
According to Islamic faith, Muhammad is
God
the son of God
an angel
a prophet to Allah
71
The rule of Augustus Caesar in Rome marked the end of
Christianity.
the Roman Empire.
the Roman Republic.
the Pax Romana
72
The most important lord in Japanese feudalism was the
daimyo
samurai
bushido
shogun
73
Which of the following was a contribution of Mayan civilization?
metalworking
a calendar
carved giant stone heads
libraries
74
Humanists believed that people should
study archeology.
learn a trade, like blacksmithing.
learn as much as possible to be well-rounded.
study the teachings of the Cathol
75
The first great empire in west Africa was
Ethiopia
Ghana
Mali
Sonhai
76
Taoism focuses on a simple, natural lifestyle. Confucianism focuses on
strong family relationships.
the five Pillars.
the self or soul called Atman.
the belief in Nirvana.
77
How did the Crusades benefit the Catholic Church?
The Church won the Holy Land.
The Church began to trade with Africa.
The Church defeated the Muslims.
The Church spread Christianity.
78
Which of the following describes the spread of the Black Death?
It started in Europe and spread to Africa
It started in Europe and spread to Asia
It started in Asia and spread to Europe.
It started in Africa and spread to Asia
79
The creation of the Hellenistic Era was due to the work of
Sophocles.
Socrates.
Alexander the Great.
Philip II.
80
Which group was most responsible for the spread of the bubonic plague to Europe?
traders
soldiers
Crusaders
invaders
81
The Medici family was best known for what contribution to the Renaissance?
for being religious leaders
for being writers
for supporting the arts
for being artists
82
Slash and burn farming was important because
it fertilized the soil for growing crops
it made it easier to grow grain
it provided food for farm animals
it helped farmers irrigate the soil
83
Ancient Indians founded
Confucianism and Taoism
Christianity and Judaism
Islam and Christianity
Hinduism and Buddhism
84
Ancient Egyptians created a written language called
cuneiform
hieroglyphics.
Sanskrit
phonics
85
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of Chinese civilizations?
gunpowder
woodblock printing
porcelain
astronomy
86
Which set of laws became an important part of three major religions?
the Code of Hammurabi
the Hegira
the Ten Commandments
the Five Pillars of Islam