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1
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
recorded history
oral traditions
2
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
reform their political systems
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
seek new trade routes to East Asia
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
3
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system3
establishment of representative democracy
4
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
filial piety
ethnocentrism
scientific research
cultural diffusion
5
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
command economy
6
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
7
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Large deserts have led to isolation
8
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
effect of artistic expression on religion
development of traditional government
impact of geography on cultural development
role of education in the ancient world
9
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
established totalitarian governments
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
provided structure for society
10
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
advances were greater
11
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
self sufficiency
cultural diffusion
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
12
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
ziggurats of Sumeria
Twelve Tables of the Romans
13
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
is determined by genetics
provides plans for exploration of new territory
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
flourishes best in traditional societies
14
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a communist government in China
a theocracy in Iran
a parliament in Britain
military juntas in Latin America
15
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
mountain passes
river valleys
dense forests
smooth coastlines
16
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
invention of writing
17
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
18
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
19
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
20
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
promoted unity and communication by building roads
21
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
22
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
Renaissance began
23
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
24
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
find land for farming and grazing
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
establish a colonial empire
25
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Maurya
British
Persian
Gupta
26
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
social equality
urban planning
dynastic rule
monotheism
27
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
China and the Roman Empire
28
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Deserts made invasion possible
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
The climate created obstacles to success
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
29
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
enough food to feed an entire village
food to sell in village markets
a single cash crop
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
30
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
major industrial development
artistic and intellectual achievement
economic poverty and political upheaval
intense nationalism
31
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
economies that did not rely on trade
one system of government for the entire region
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
32
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
capitalism and shintoism
mercantilism and animism
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
33
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
direct democracy
totalitarianism3
absolutism
parliamentary democracy
34
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
developed parliamentary governments
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
reached their height of power at the same time
35
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
adaptation to the surrounding geography
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
36
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how location influences the way people live
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history3
37
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Roman
Mughal
Ottoman
38
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
1. promote polytheism
describe secularism
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
39
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Mongols
Byzantines
Muslims
40
on which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Asia
Europe
Africa
41
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Benin
Egyptian
Kush
Mali
42
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
sociologist
psychologist
archaeologist
economist
43
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
44
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
45
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a period of political chaos
a golden age
a decade of colonial unrest
a poverty-stricken era3
46
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
rigid class structure
monotheism
reincarnation
fasting and prayer
47
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
48
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in one God
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
49
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
50
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
engaged in territorial expansion
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
encouraged the spread of independence movements
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
51
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
education
geographic location
individual achievement
Birth
52
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
returned to a republic form of government
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
entered a period of chaos and disorder
53
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
produced written records of their extensive travels
converted thousands of people to Christianity
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
54
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
55
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
distinct social classes
stable governments
command economies
cultural isolation
56
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
represent codes of behavior
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
restrictsocial mobility
57
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
sale of slaves to Europeans
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
58
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
benefits of modern civilizations
location of important places
59
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Great Rift Valley
Sahara Desert
Congo River Basin
Arabian Sea
60
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
political science
anthropology
cartography
economy
61
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
major language of the people became Latin
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
manor became the center of economic activity3
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
62
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
self-sufficiency
desertification
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
63
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
64
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally2
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
65
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
66
One reason many historians study geography is to
tell when events took place
show connections between people and places
explore the value systems of early people
help predict changes in government
67
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
traded only with people from their immediate region
were part of the Roman Empire
Tolerated religious diversity
were located on major trade routes
68
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
tropical rain forests
abundant mineral resources
navigable rivers
irregular coastline
69
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
70
Which document is an example of a primary source?
novel on the Age of Exploration
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
the diary of a WW I soldier
a textbook on Russian history
71
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
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
72
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
73
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
74
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
British
Persian
Byzantine
Mughal
75
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
stable governments
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
76
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
economist
archaeologist
sociologist
anthropologis
77
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
4. an effective legal system
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
78
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers .
guild members
village dwellers3
79
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
nirvana
prayer
reincarnation
filial piety
80
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
stressed the power of human reason
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
81
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
religious differences
political harmony
universal education
favorable geography
82
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined
Food supplies became more reliable
New sources of energy became available
People became more nomadic
83
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
84
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
topography
levation
type of climate
capital cities
85
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals