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Duplicate of FINAL EXAM Pt. 1
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1
Which social scientist looks at the government of a society and formulates public policy proposals?
Anthropologist
Economist
Political Scientists
Sociologist
2
What would be a similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments?
They both support learning as a means of salvation
They provide a guide to a proper and moral way of living
They both support reincarnation
They both encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
3
Which sacred text is essential to followers of Islam?
Bible
Quran
Torah
Vedas
4
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
A decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and rise of governments
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
5
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
smooth coastlines
high mountains
vast deserts
fertile soils
6
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
developing democratic governments
recording events in cave paintings
spreading monotheistic ideals
using irrigation systems
7
Why have historians evolved from using the time markers of BC/AD to BCE/CE?
The U.S. government declared it unconstitutional
They think it is an easier way to tell time
BC and AD were terms invented by the Egyptians; BCE/CE used by the Spanish
To be more culturally sensitive
8
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
The mountainous terrain led to separate city states
A lack of natural seaports led to a lack of communication
An inland location let to a decrease in trade
Abundant natural resources let to self-sufficiency
9
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
ethical conflict
isolation
modernization
cultural diffusion
10
Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
Economist
Anthropologist
Sociologist
Political Scientists
11
Which statement about the caste system in present-day India is most accurate?
Most villages are still inhabited by only one specific caste
The caste system remains an important part of the Muslim religion.
The caste system is stronger in India's urban areas than in rural areas
the system is illegal; caste remains an important factor in Indian society.
12
The main purpose of timelines are to show the
causes and effects of wars
chronological order of events
location of important places
benefits of modern civilizations
13
What century would 1856 be in?
9th
8th
18th
19th
14
Which social scientist deals with excavation sites and examines and categorizes field notes?
Archaeologist
Economist
Political Scientist
Anthropologist
15
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of non-violence
have the same religious holidays
16
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
adhere to traditional societal values
have extended families
come into frequent contact with other groups
have a strong oral history
17
Which feature would be shown on a political map?
population density
topography
climate
cities
18
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
adaptation to the surrounding geography
social change through assimilation
economic improvement through trade
destruction of the environment
19
In the traditional Hindu caste system the status of a person was usually determined by
wealth
power
birth
education
20
What type of map is pictured below?
Thematic
Physical
Political
Primary
21
Why is the Ganges river important to Hindus?
It is India's only source of water power
It is the birthplace of Hindu civilization
It is a sacred river for the Hindu population
It is an unofficial boundary between Hindus and Muslims
22
The Ten Commandments is to Judaism as the Five Pillars is to
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
23
The picture below represent which belief system?
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
24
What century would 659BCE be in?
16th
6th
17th
7th
25
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
accepting the Eightfold Path
reading the Koran
worshipping in a synagouge
worshipping many gods
26
Jewish religious and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The Koran and Bushido
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Torah and the Diaspora
27
Why is the city of Jerusalem important?
It has become the center for industrial development Palestinian Arabs
It has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam
It's a major port for Israel
It serves as a financial center for the Middle East
28
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fasting during Ramadan
Drinking the holy water of Allah
Hajj to Mecca
Alms to the poor
29
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
Migration of early peoples to the Americas
decline of large empires
growth of iron toolmaking technology
change from nomad herding to settled farming
30
Who is this a picture of?
Joe Biden
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Bernie Sanders
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Which feature would be shown on a physical map?
Mountain Ranges
Vegetation Zones
Climate
Population density