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