Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering.

Ancient Israel made which contribution to humanity.

the first monotheistic religion.

How are the Eastern Orthodox followers different from the Roman Catholics?

They beleived the Patriarch was the true head of the church.

Which of the following is an effect of the Neolithic Revolution?

Humans developed permanent settlements in river valleys.

The following list identify examples of...

achievements of the Islamic world that came to Europe.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of feudalism?

The Kings have no say in who receives land

Why did Arab merchants make contacts with the West African Kingdoms?

They wanted wealth from the gold/salt trade.

How did the geography of Greece contribute to the rise of independent city-states?

Mountains and seas separated Greek centers of population.

What was an important effect of the Columbian Exchange?

introduction of new plants and animals to Europe & America

What characteristic do the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches share?

They both believed that Jesus acted to redeem humankind.

How did the Ottoman capture of Constantinople in 1453 encourage European exploration?

European rulers sought a new, all-water route to Asia.

Which of the following promoted contact between the Greeks and other river valley civilizations?

Trade across the Mediterranean Sea.

What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government?

the ruler is a religious leader

Which of the following best describes painting during the Renaissance?

Painting was more realisitic...they applied perspective.

What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?

The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into Europe.

Which products came to EUROPE from the Americas after the Columbian Exchange?

corn, potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco

Which event most contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?

the re-emergence and study of Greek and Roman texts.

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1
Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?
Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering.
Wealth is a sign of divine favor.
There is only one God.
God is formless, all-powerful and without hate
2
Ancient Israel made which contribution to humanity.
the first system of writing.
the invention of the lateen sail.
the first monotheistic religion.
the first democratic government.
3
The primary characteristic of a republic is a government
ruled by a hereditary monarchy.
with no participation by the citizens
with elected representatives.
ruled by a select group of people.
4
Which of the following was an impact of the Reformation?
Literacy increased.
Learning became unpopular.
The power of the Pope increased.
Everyone became wealthy.
5
How are the Eastern Orthodox followers different from the Roman Catholics?
They spoke Russian in their sermons.
They lacked the cool-looking hats.
They beleived the Patriarch was the true head of the church.
They believed the Pope was the true head of the church.
6
Which of the following is an effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
Humans could use fire to cook food.
Humans were able to harness steam power to produce goods.
Humans developed permanent settlements in river valleys.
Humans started to develop religious beliefs.
7
The following list identify examples of...
achievements of the Islamic world that came to Europe.
technological advances of the Medieval World.
accomplishments of China
items needed for the conquest of North America
8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of feudalism?
Serfs lived and worked on the land in return for protection
Knights are given fief; they owe service to the Lord
Kings grant land (fief) to Lords who are vassals of the King
The Kings have no say in who receives land
9
What classical culture represented a blend of Egyptian, Persian and Greek?
Hellenistic
European
Assyrian
Spartan
10
Why did Arab merchants make contacts with the West African Kingdoms?
To learn more about the cultural richness of West Africa.
They wanted to sell their ivory and tobacco in West Africa.
They wanted wealth from the gold/salt trade.
The technology in West Africa was superior.
11
How did the geography of Greece contribute to the rise of independent city-states?
Mountains and seas separated Greek centers of population.
Neighboring Persia could only conquer part of Greece.
Greeks united under one ruler because of navigable rivers.
Multiple areas were able to have crop surpluses.
12
What was an important effect of the Columbian Exchange?
introduction of new plants and animals to Europe & America
the fall of the Roman Empire
fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks
millions of European deaths from American diseases
13
Which city-state first introduced democracy and was home to Socrates and Plato?
Persia
Sparta
Babylon
Athens
14
What characteristic do the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches share?
They both believe that the government should elect the leader.
They both believed that Jesus acted to redeem humankind.
They both speak Latin.
They both drink Welches grape juice.
15
How did the Ottoman capture of Constantinople in 1453 encourage European exploration?
European rulers built large navies to take the Mediterranean
European explorers imitated Ottoman methods of navigation.
European rulers sought a new, all-water route to Asia.
Europeans began to settle around the Crimea
16
Which of the following promoted contact between the Greeks and other river valley civilizations?
Worship of the same gods.
Trade across the Mediterranean Sea.
A common language.
The same love for illegal gambling.
17
What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government?
inherited political power.
direct elections.
the ruler is a religious leader
written constitution based on the rule of law.
18
What most unified Western Europeans during the Middle Ages?
a common vernacular language
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
faith in the same religion.
allegiance to the same political ruler
19
Which of the following best describes painting during the Renaissance?
They art was highly decorative; lacked realism.
Painting was more realisitic...they applied perspective.
Painters used stick figures in order to sell more work.
Painters copied the work of the Byzantine artists.
20
What was a lasting impact of the Crusades?
The Crusades promoted religious tolerance.
The power of the serfs was strengthened through The Crusades
The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into Europe.
The Crusades brought European influence to Africa.
21
Which of the following was an important contribution of Rome to Western Civilization?
the first democracy
the invention of paper money
a common system of written law
equality between men and woman
22
What resulted in Europeans learning of new products/ideas through contact with Islamic culture?
The Crusades
Marriage between the children of Saladin and Richard I
The Silk Road
Muslim Conquest of Spain
23
Which products came to EUROPE from the Americas after the Columbian Exchange?
wool, potatoes, coffee
lemons, chicken, barley, chocolate
wine, cotton, beef, small pox
corn, potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco
24
Which event most contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?
The capture of Jerusalem by Christian Crusaders.
the re-emergence and study of Greek and Roman texts.
Constantinople begin conquered by the Turks.
Martin Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church.
25
Which religion teaches that one is born into society based upon deeds from their previous life?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Christianity

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