Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical civilizations?

They all had monotheistic beliefs

Which Renaissance development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?

Questioning of traditional authority

What was NOT an effect of the invention of the printing press?

Literacy rate of Europe decreased dramatically

How are the medieval feudal system and the Hindu caste system similar?

based on a hierarchy where people were divided into classes

Why did Humanism play an important role in the rise of the Renaissance?

Focused on restoring the Greco-Roman culture

What was a result of the Maritime Revolution?

Europe tried to find water trade routes to Asia

The Mongols were responsible for...

Protecting and encouraging trade throughout Eurasia

The practice of chivalry by European knights is the most similar to...?

code of bushido of the Japanese samurai

Which statement best explains the Golden age of Gupta, Han, Greece and the Renaissance in Italy

combination of wealth/peace often leads to cultural advances

Which "Classical" development inspired Renaissance artists?

Attention to realism and natural detail

What is the most important legacy of the Byzantine Empire?

Preservation of Greco-Roman culture

Which of the following did NOT lead to the decline of feudalism and the rise of monarchy?

The kings continued to provide land to lords and vassals

What did the Catholic Church hope to accomplish with the Counter Reformation?

Fix many of the problems the Catholic Church was having

Which was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?

New Christian churches were created

Scientists during the Scientific Revolution believed knowledge should be based on...?

experimentation and observation

What was one reason why the Roman empire fell?

Western half entered a period of chaos and disorder

Which of the following is NOT a reason most peasants lived their entire life on one manor?

The king had strict laws forbidding peasants from leaving

Which is true regarding Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of Latin America?

they developed advanced and complex societies

What was the cause of the decline of the Native American population?

diseases introduced by the Spanish

Ancient Athenians are credited with...?

establishing democratic governments

Why was the Renaissance considered the Golden Age of Europe?

It was a time of new learning and thoughts

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

trade between Europe and the Middle East expanded

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1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical civilizations?
Their ideas have influence on modern societies
They connect different civilizations
They all had monotheistic beliefs
Cultural diffusion spread ideas and practices
2
Which Renaissance development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
Advances in mathematics and science
Attention to realism and detail
Questioning of traditional authority
Interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
3
What was NOT an effect of the invention of the printing press?
Literacy rate of Europe decreased dramatically
Spread of printing press locations throughout Europe
Books became cheaper, easier to print
Facilitated the spread of Luther's ideas
4
How are the medieval feudal system and the Hindu caste system similar?
based on a hierarchy where people were divided into classes
resulted in economic opportunities for the lower classes
increased the power of the church
encouraged people to question the church
5
Why did Humanism play an important role in the rise of the Renaissance?
Focused on restoring the Middle Ages
Focused on restoring the Greco-Roman culture
Included a religious approach to life
Favored the social hierarchy under feudalism
6
Alexander the Great's conquest of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to...
Adoption of the mandate of heaven
Establishment of representative democracy
Spread of Hellenistic culture
Spread of Judaism throughout Europe
7
What was the main land trade route between Asia and Europe?
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Silk Road
Columbian Exchange
Triangle Trade Route
8
What was a result of the Maritime Revolution?
New technology allowed India to explore America
Europe tried to find water trade routes to Asia
The Aztecs traded along the Sahara trade route
China became a global superpower
9
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the spread of Islam?
Ghana providing protection to African Trade routes
Traders along the Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Travel along the Indian Ocean Trade Network
Trade between Africa and Rome
10
All of the following were examples of polytheistic cultures EXCEPT...?
Egyptians
Mayans
Aztecs
Muslims
11
The Mongols were responsible for...
Building the Great Wall
Protecting and encouraging trade throughout Eurasia
Burning all books
Creating the Silk Road
12
Which of the following represents the spread of ideas from one civilization to another?
Conquest
Cultural Diffusion
Iconoclasm
Social Expansion
13
The practice of chivalry by European knights is the most similar to...?
Chinese theory of the mandate of heaven
teachings of Judaism
code of bushido of the Japanese samurai
belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus
14
What is the belief that one doesn't die but is reborn into another life?
Moksha
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
15
Which of the following religions emphasized relationships and how rulers should act?
Confucianism
Daoism
Hinduism
Legalism
16
Which statement best explains the Golden age of Gupta, Han, Greece and the Renaissance in Italy
Isolation often inspires scientific and artistic achievement
Periods of war and invasion are needed to achieve greatness
A dictator usually encourages cultural growth/development
combination of wealth/peace often leads to cultural advances
17
What were the long-term contributions of the Greeks and Romans?
Religious doctrine
Economic policy and planning
Military technology
Government and law
18
Which TWO forms of government feature rule based on wealth or social class?
Monarchy and Tyranny
Oligarchy and Direct Democracy
Monarchy and Indirect democracy
Aristocracy and Oligarchy
19
What was NOT a reason the Catholic Church lost power in the late Middle Ages?
The Pope was feuding with the Kings over control
The victory of the Crusades
Bishops were breaking vows
The misuse of the tithe
20
Which "Classical" development inspired Renaissance artists?
The Olympic games
Advances in mathematics and science
Attention to realism and natural detail
Questioning of traditional authority
21
What is the following?
Mandate of Heaven
Feudalism
Dynastic Cycle
Civil Service System
22
What is the most important legacy of the Byzantine Empire?
Preservation of Judaism
Preservation of Greco-Roman culture
Preservation of Muslim culture
Preservation of Chinese inventions
23
The divine right to rule...
The power theory
The divine right theory
The mandate of heaven
The mandate of ancestors
24
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Mandate of Heaven
Bible
Torah
Vedas
25
What is the following?
Caste System
Eightfold Path
Beliefs of Daoism
Mandate of Heaven
26
Which of the following did NOT lead to the decline of feudalism and the rise of monarchy?
Increase in trade leads to growth and prosperity of towns
Legal reforms strengthened the power of the royal authority
The kings continued to provide land to lords and vassals
Decline of church power as a result of the crusades
27
What did the Catholic Church hope to accomplish with the Counter Reformation?
Help spread the ideas of Martin Luther
Stop the spread of the Catholic Reformation
Encourage the acceptance of indulgences
Fix many of the problems the Catholic Church was having
28
What was the force for unification that provided stability during the Middle Ages?
central government in Rome
military alliance between France and Germany
federation of craft guilds
Roman Catholic Church
29
Which of the following means jobs are given to those most qualified?
Social Welfare System
Contemplation of Nature
Civil Service System
Religious practicies
30
Which was a major result of the Protestant Reformation?
Religious teachings was no longer allowed
The crusades were organized
The power of the Pope was strengthened
New Christian churches were created
31
Scientists during the Scientific Revolution believed knowledge should be based on...?
experimentation and observation
emotions and feelings
the experiences of past civilizations
the teachings of the Catholic Church
32
What was one reason why the Roman empire fell?
Fully became the Byzantine Empire
Conquered by the Muslims
Western half entered a period of chaos and disorder
The Empire returned to a republican form of government
33
What was the form of government found in middle ages Europe and Japan?
Feudalism
Aristocracy
Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
34
Which of the following is NOT a reason most peasants lived their entire life on one manor?
Manors were self-sustaining communities, no reason to leave
The king had strict laws forbidding peasants from leaving
Peasants were serfs who were financially tied to the land
Most peasants did not have resources to travel
35
The Neolithic Revolution was advances in...
Writing
Machinery
Polytheism
Farming
36
Which Chinese school of thought emphasized strict rules and laws for the government?
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
37
Which is true regarding Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of Latin America?
were strongly influenced by Martin Luther
they developed advanced and complex societies
had democratic forms of government
established extensive trade networks with China
38
What was the cause of the decline of the Native American population?
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
Wars between various native groups
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa
diseases introduced by the Spanish
39
A number of people or territories controlled by a single ruler...
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Empire
Democracy
40
What is the term representing a favorable balance of trade between a mother country/colonies?
Joint-Stock Company
Feudalism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
41
Which of the following was NOT a common characteristic shared by early civilizations?
Monotheistic religious beliefs
Social developments such as social classes
Cities
Cultural developments such as art and architecture
42
Ancient Athenians are credited with...?
creating the first empire
eliminating slavery
establishing democratic governments
inventing the printing press
43
Why was the Renaissance considered the Golden Age of Europe?
It was a time of new learning and thoughts
Led to the rise of the Roman Empire
Art, literature, science declined in Western Europe
The Catholic church reached its peak in power
44
Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?
trade between Europe and the Middle East expanded
Europeans maintained a lasting control over the Middle East
Europeans developed tolerance of Non-Christian religions
Islamic influence dominated Europe
45
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in...?
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
monotheism and ethical conduct
the central authority of the Pope
prohibiting the drinking of alcohol

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