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Early civ - great Empires Review BDF 3-- Ms. Bach
Early civ - great Empires Review BDF 3-- Ms. Bach
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A study review for the global I units 1-8.
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One similarity between the five pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral Behavior
Support a belief in reincarnation
Promote learning as a means to Salvation
2
filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar in that both
promoted respect for the physical environment
Emphasize duties and responsibilities in society
Required that legalist principles be followed
Encourage the development of advanced technology
3
Which religion does not believe in heaven or hell
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
4
A marshy region formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river is commonly known as
Dynastic Cycle
Silted Area
River Area
Delta
5
Animism is the belief that
The only way to Salvation is through Good Deeds
All living things are connected
All people need to believe in the same God
There is a cycle of Life, Death, and rebirth
6
The Ming Dynasty eventually distrusted foreigners which led to
democracy
isolationism
expansionism
poverty
7
Empire that introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church & Cyrillic alphabet to Russia
Rome
Greece
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
8
In chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority
Anthropology
Mandate of Heaven
Polythesism
China Worship
9
Early civilizations worshiped many gods and were
polytheistic
monotheistic
10
The MAIN reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia river valley was that
The location protected the people from land invasion
These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean sea
periodic flooding left rich soil which was ideal for farming
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe and Asia
11
Aqueducts, fair treatment under the law, and Latin language
Gupta Empire
Greece
Mesopotamia
Roman Empire
12
Which is an accurate statement about Japan's natural resources
Japan has extensively used the Seas for fishing
reserves of petroleum are located in northern part of Japan
Japan has a fertile crescent plain suitable for growin grain
Large coal and iron deposits are located in the mountains
13
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China
The Dynastic Cycle
Rise and Fall Cycle
Polythesism
Mandate of Heaven
14
bone used by Shang priests to tell the future
Rosetta Stone
Oracle Bone
Narmer Palette
Ziggurat
15
Empress Wu from china was
a Great ruler during a golden age
Buddhist
all of the above
The only female leader China ever had
16
Which of the following functions as the economic system in Western Europe during the Middle Age
communism
Canan law
Manoralism
Mercantilism
17
Which classical Society is typically associated with Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
Sparta
Rome
Han China
Greece
18
A group that is religouly tolerant, focuses on education, math, and science
Serfs
Buddhists
Muslims
Shintos
19
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
Learning to give up selfish desire
Following the Ten Commandments
Being baptized and confirmed
Worshipping Allah as the one true God
20
Asoka achieved
hospitals, rest stops on trade routes, and the spread of Buddhism
focused on sptreading Judaism
take over by force, no religious tolorance
constant war and little scientific accomplishments
21
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
Had not yet been introduced
Were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons
We're too expensive to import from China
We're believed to be poisonous
22
What document is an example of a primary source
a diary
a novel
a textbook
an encyclopedia
23
Muhammad promoted
Hinduism
Christianity
unfair treatment of women
fair treatment of women
24
The Pax Romana was a period of 200 years in which Roman society...
suffered a decrease in population
declined
was constantly losing Wars
experienced relative peace
25
Which characteristic was common to any Golden Age?
All rulers were female
A strong military led to democracy
Prosperity, stability, technological advancements
poverty and devistation
26
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as
Favored separation from secular governments
A stabilizing influence
A weak force
Avoided involvement in Social and educational matters
27
Prior to colonization by Europeans Mali, Axum, Kush and Songhai in Africa
had a long history of trade
All of the above
advanced architecture and more
developed strong economic and social lives
28
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia called?
Tigris and Euphrates
Tiger and Euploid
Yellow and Ming
Yellow and Brown
29
the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples
cultural diffusion on complimentary architecture
Ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
The influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered Nations
Architectural accomplishments reflecting religious beliefs
30
Which answer below shows the proper chronological order of the three religions listed
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
31
The similarity between the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires is
They used gunpowder, firearms and cannons
Art contained religious themes
The church was no longer influential
Economic activity declined
32
the key to the successful organization of Society according to Confucius, is that
know your place and do what is expected
democratic elections
Ancestor worship discontinued
eliminating evil
33
The Five Pillars are the foundation for
Judaism
Islam
Shinto
Buddhism
34
One way in which The Vedas the Bible and the Quran are similar is that these religious books
Provide guidelines that govern the behavior of believers
Encourage Strife between segments of believers
Support political rebellion to overthrow existing governments
Deny the existence of a Supreme Being who rules the universe
35
In European Feudal society, an individual's social status was determined by
birth
individual abilities
marriage
education and training
36
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with the religion of
Shinto
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
37
Indus Valley government promoted
Slavery
Monotheism
The importance of water collection
War
38
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The Torah and the diaspora
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Quran and the code of Bushido
39
Taoism stresses
Following the Eightfold Path
Adhering to the five Confucian relationships
Developing Harmony between humans and nature
Believing in one God
40
Ming and Ottoman Empires both
became isolated
originally traded with Europe
limited their number of provinces
decreased their population
41
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
Put their own interest first
Reject government Authority
Follow a code of moral conduct
Believe in reincarnation
42
The Gupta Empire was best known for
gunpowder
inventiing the printing press
aqueducts
mathematics and medicine
43
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
It's geographic isolation
It's historic Reliance on foreign Nations
A strong belief in Christianity
A long history of democratic government
44
A river that runs through northern China
"River of Sorrow"
tao river
China River
tigris
45
Geographic diversity in the Middle East led to
similar political systems
unequal standards of living
common economic systems
uniform living
46
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
power was based on class relationships
equality among social classes
direct democracy
monotheism
47
Where did the Eastern Orthodox religion originate?
Byzantine Empire
Israel
India
China
48
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
free market
manorialism
command
socialism
49
The governing system used by people of Athens was best known as
Democracy
Empire
Dynasty
Republic
50
Russia adopted the Orthodox Religion due to the influence of
China
Iran
France
The Byzantine Empire
51
The height of the Mongol Empire is marked with?e
Emphasis on individualism
total annihilation of all
Religious tolerance and expansion
Religious uniformity
52
Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese view foreigners as barbarians. This is known as
Cultural diffusion
Materialism
Ethnocentrism
Imperialism
53
In Japan between 1603-1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
development of extensive trade with the Americas
formation of cultural links with Europe
virtual isolation of the country from the outside world
military conquest of China
54
The Middle Ages in Western Europe were characterized by
The manor system and the importance of land ownership
Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
Absolute monarchies and strong central governments
55
Where did Judaism originate?
China
The Roman Empire
Mesopotamia
India
56
The early civilizations of the Nile, Meso, and Yellow River valley, were most similar because
monotheistic
they depended on fertile land
they were industrialized societies
they depended on each other for trade
57
Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography?
Religious
Social class system
Population distribution
Form of government
58
The Neolithic Revolution
from farming to nomadic
herding was discontinued
Factory systems
from nomadic to farming
59
One major contributor to the wealth and success of the Ottoman Empire
the Christian religion
Monks writing books
Mongolian power
extensive trade
60
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western Society was the development of
The principles of revolutionary socialism
An effective legal system
Gunpowder
Monotheism
61
Religous symbols are often
only used to promote the religion
reflective of the poitical leader
unimportant to most
only in christianity
62
The European feudal system
Controlled by a powerful middle class
promoted political and economic equality
was supported by the labor of peasants
had opportunities for social Mobility
63
The height of the Islamic Golden age
stayed isolated
expansion through peaceful means, religious tolorance and trade
spread hinduism
only expanded through war
64
The Western Empire fell; the eastern part became known as the
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Frankish Kingdom
Byzantine Empire
65
Africa had great architecture and education prior to European Colonialism
True
False
66
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
Reflect the values of that Society
Limit the influence of religion
Express opposition to the government in power
Satisfy the needs of the leader
67
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
Sumeriform
Cuneiform
Confucianism
Hieroglyphics
68
Where did Christianity originate?
Mesopotamia
China
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
69
Worship of the dead based on a belief that the deceased, have the ability to influence fortune
Daoism
Ancestor Worship
Christianity
Influenza
70
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Developed along rivers
Used the ziggurat form for their temples
Establish trade routes to China
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
71
Which of the following terms are best associated with the Egyptian civilization
Hieroglyphics, the dynastic cycle, ziggurats
Mohan Dario, roadways, Indus River
Tigris River, summer, cuneiform
Nile River, Hieroglyphics polytheism
72
In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was
The strengthening of the feudal system
The adoption of Islamic religious practices
Increased European isolation
An increased demand for goods from the East
73
Where did taoism originate?
India
Israel
Mesopotamia
China
74
The success of the Mali and Ghana Empires in Africa were based on
Few economic opportunities
A representative government
The protection of political rights
An emphasis on the gold and salt trade
75
What aspects did the early civilizations that developed along river valleys have in common?
each society's religious beliefs were based on monotheism
The form of gov't was based on male sufferage
urban communities were built using iron and steel
trade and communication were promoted by fertile soil, water
76
A sultan is a
general in the army
leader of the Jewish religion
Ruler in an Islamic nation/empire
dancer
77
One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
Is a branch of Christianity
Rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
Accepts the supreme authority of Pope
Was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
78
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades
Europeans maintained a lasting control over the Middle East
Europeans tolerance of non-christian religion
trade between Europe and Middle East was expanded
Islamic Influences dominated Europe
79
Mansa Musa was
An African Muslim King
The leader of the Mali empire
All of the above
The richest man in the world
80
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all similar in that
Are polytheistic
Are based on the teachings of Abraham
All believe in reincarnation
Call God by the same name
81
One effect of mountain ranges, rainforests and river systems have had on Latin America is/was
permit the nation of the area to use a single form of gov't
allow the development of large amounts of farmable land
limit development of transportation + communication systems
encourage cultural diffusion
82
The Indus Valley Civilization was different from the other civilizations because they
were less technologically advanced
Had little class distinction
Were the most violent
Were located in the Americas
83
Which of the following terms best describes Athens and Sparta
Oligarchy
Theocracy
City state
Republic
84
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
developed along river valleys and were polytheistic
Established trade routes to China
used the ziggurat form for their temples
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
85
This is an offshoot of Hinduism but does not believe in the caste system
Imperialism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Capitalism
86
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
All the continents were settled at about the same time
Farming societies developed before hunting societies
The wheel was used by all ancient societies
The earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley
87
A multi-stepped pyramid that formed part of a Sumerian temple is known as a
Temple
Zebra
Palace
Ziggurat
88
In Chinese culture ___ philosophy had a big impact on social order and political organization
Communism
Shintoism
Confucianism
taoism
89
Where did Hinduism originate?
Mesopotamia
China
India
Byzantine Empire
90
The ancient Athenians are credited with
Inventing the printing press
Eliminating slavery
Inventing and using the wheel
Establishing governments that have Democratic elements
91
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by
providing Japan with the technology for industrialization
serving as a barrier against Chinese aggression
protecting Japan from early European exploration
Acting as a bridge for ideas from China
92
The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Poetry
Economics
Drama
Law
93
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
Attempts to colonize North America
94
The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
The practice of chivalry by European knights
teachings of Judaism
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindu
theory of natural rights of the enlightenment writers
95
The first written law of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Mandate of Heaven
Code of Hammurabi
Narmer Palette
Mohenjo - Daro