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1
Whose rights did the Magna Carta originally intend to defend?
all English subjects
the English nobility
religious minorities
the English monarch
2
Narratives and epic poetry are examples of what characteristic of civilization?
advanced technology
advanced cities
complex institutions
record keeping
3
The Phoenicians were known for
phonetic alphabet, spices and murex
seafaring, trade and phonetic alphabet
shipbuilding, murex, and chariots
bull leaping, painted pottery, and female led religion
4
What time in the past does "prehistory" refer to?
before the invention of writing
before the Neolithic Age
before the establishment of civilizations
before the appearance of Homo Sapiens
5
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome?
Africa and the United States
Europe and the Middle East
the Middle East and Africa
Europe and the United States
6
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor
All options are true
Jesus promised eternal life
Rome's excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
7
Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?
An archaeologist discovered the possible remains of ancient Troy
A German archaeologist found the remains of the Trojan Horse
Troy still exists today but is called Istanbul
The stories about eh war in the Illiad are too realistic to not be true
8
Which belief of Zoroaster was similar to Christianity and Islam?
communion with nature
polytheism
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
filial piety and family relationships
9
Whose rights did the Magna Carta originally intend to defend?
the English monarch
all English subjects
religious minorities
the English nobility
10
What is the order in which these three people dominated Greece?
Mycenaeans, Macedonians, Dorians
Macedonians, Dorians, Mycenaeans
Dorians, Mycenaeans, Macedonians
Mycenaeans, Dorians, Macedonians
11
How did Hellenistic sculpture differ from classical sculpture?
It was made from bronze, not marble
It was colossal in size
It was more realistic and emotional
It emphasized the values of order, balance, and proportion
12
What did the decisions of the English royal courts of justice create?
the code of chivalry
the Model Parliament
English common law
the Estates General
13
What were the forces holding feudal society together?
a set of mutual social obligations and the teachings of the church
loyalty to country and belief in God
pride in their Roman heritage and a thriving economic system
the code of chivalry, the laws of Rome, and the teachings of the Church
14
What did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague contribute to?
a sense of unity among the continents affected by it
a flowering of the arts in the later Middle Ages
the distruption and collapse of medieval society
the dominance of the Church in the later Middle Ages
15
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
reincarnation
perfect understanding
the cycle of history
the caste system
16
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
This part of the world has been ignored
There are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
Its written language has not yet been deciphered
It existed for only a few hundred years
17
Which of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common?
they were both leaders of the Delian League
they were both democracies
they were both military states
they were both city states
18
What are the Five Pillars of Islam
the various divisions of Islam
the major duties required of all Muslims
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
19
Which of the following functions did the craft guilds NOT perform?
set standards of quality
control wages and prices
train apprentices
borrow and loan money
20
Which hominid group disappeared and still has archaeologists baffled?
Homo Erectus
Neanderthal
Homo Sapiens
Cro Magnon
21
The language that English, Sanskrit, Persian and Spanish are all derived from is
Indo-European
Babylonian
Anatolian
Hittite
22
What separated the different regions within Greece?
dense forests
vast stretches of uninhabitable land
mountains
rivers
23
What caused difficulties in uniting Greeks?
the independent nature of the people
the size of the region
all options offered
the geography of the region
24
What was at stake in the Battle of Hastings?
whether the Vikings would conquer the Saxons
whether the language of England would be English or french
whether the Normans or Anglo-Saxons would rule England
whether or not the Church would dominate England
25
Which code were Knights expected to follow?
fief
canon law
manor
chivalry
26
What system of government was based on the exchange of land for protection and services?
chivalry
fief
feudalism
manor
27
Where did the first cities emerge?
along the Mediterranean coast
along trade routes
in river valleys
in the Americas
28
What did Mary Leakey's discovery of footprints tell scientists?
They supported themselves as hunter-gatherers
They lived where scientists did not think they could exist
They were a species of australopithecine
They walked upright earlier than had been believed
29
Why were people hunter-gatherers during the Ice Age?
it was too cold to farm
some lands were covered by glaciers
they had not developed agriculture yet
all of the options are true
30
Why is it important that Alexander the Great was a student of Aristotle?
he taught Alexander all that was known in the Greek world
He taught Alexander the philosophy of stoicism
He taught Alexander how to fight by Greek methods
He taught Alexander how to defeat the Persians
31
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
military and civilians
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
32
Why was Alexandria important during the Hellenistic period?
As a center of Greek army and weapons production
As a center of commerce and Hellenistic culture
Scholars made the earth the center of the universe
As a center of scholarship
33
Trade, specialized work, government, record keeping, and advanced technology are all part of...
Civilization
Neolithic Revolution
Cuneiform
Culture
34
What ancient village, located in Turkey, was known for obsidian products
Cairo
Paris
Ur
Catal Huyuk
35
What substance did Sumer's metalworkers create to make their tools harder than copper?
Bronze
Tin
Iron
Steel
36
What was the most important effect of the Hundred Years War?
led to Joan of Arc becoming France's patron saint
put an end to the three field approach to farming
The development of national identities in England and France
destroyed prosperous English towns and villages
37
What was the system of writing that the Sumerian scribes created?
Cuneiform
Phoenician
Latin
Hieroglyphics
38
What is the term for the unique way of life of a group of people
trade
cuneiform
civilization
culture
39
Why did Germanic people invade the Roman Empire?
a desire to settle the frontier regions
famines in northern Europe
resentment over Rome's power and wealth
fear of attacks by the Huns
40
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
He was the first and only prophet of Allah
He was the only son of the one true God
He was the last and greatest of the prophets
He was a combination of god and man
41
The emperor's purpose in dividing the Roman Empire was ______
to separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
to protect the west from Greek influences
to make control of the Empire more efficient
to decrease the authority of the Senate
42
What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?
introduced the concept of elected representatives
unified the executive and legislative branches of government
decreased the requirements for citizenship
increased the number of paid public officials
43
Which of the following aided cultural diffusion among ancient peoples?
new technology
farming
poor leaders
trade
44
Pope Gregory VII and the German emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of
papal appointment of bishops
rule of the Papal States
lay investiture
the Church's collection of ththes
45
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Damascus
Medina
46
As a result of 207 years of
Pax Romana
, the Roman Empire___________
survived invasions from barbarian tribes
experienced peace and prosperity
shrank in size and wealth
experienced continued hostilities among neighboring regions
47
What caused decline of Athens' golden age and the end of democracy?
military defeat
corruption
earthquakes
volcanic eruption
48
What economic activity characterized the advanced cities in Sumer
trade
shipping
farming
cuneiform
49
How do we know that people of the Indus Valley traded with the Sumerians?
Indus Valley plumbing tools found in Sumer
Boats were found in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
Indus seals found in Sumer and Sumerian items in Indus
Sumerian bronze was found in the Indus Valley ruins
50
What was one negative effect of the Crusades that has continued to the present?
strengthening of papal authority
hostility between Muslims and Christians
trade between Europe and Asia
weakening of the feudal nobility
51
What does Islam mean in Arabic
submission to the will of Allah
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
One who has submitted
There is no god but Allah
52
Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?
Greece and Macedonia
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Persia
Athens and Sparta
53
Which of the following was not in wide use during the Neolithic Age?
domesticated animals
fire
bronze
irrigation
54
What was the dramatic and far-reaching change in human life caused by the discovery of farming
Neolithic Revolution
Catal Huyuk
trade
culture
55
Who was driven from Greece shortly before the Golden Age Athens began?
Persians
Macedonians
Trojans
Spartans
56
What ancient city was founded on the banks of the Euphrates River
Ur
Catal Huyuk
Cairo
Paris
57
Who were the first hominids to migrate, use tools, fire and develop language?
Neolithic Man
Homo Erectus
Neanderthal
Homo Sapiens
58
The Jewish diaspora refers to
the destruction of the Temple in AD 70
Jerusalem
the forced dispersal of Jews
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
59
How was the Great Schism finally resolved?
One pope ruled from Rome and another from Constantinople
A pope was chosen who spoke French and Italian as well as Lating
All three popes were forced to resign, and a new pope was elected
The king decided which pope would rule the Holy Roman Empire
60
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?
the representatives of the common citizens
the chief executives of the government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
the executive and legislative branches of the government
61
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms
the idea of the promised land
the civil and religious laws of Judaism
Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt
62
Which of the following marked the beginning of civilization?
the creation of farming villages
the building of temples
the develpment of cities
the discovery of fire
63
Which of the following best summarizes the legacy of the Roman Empire?
language, drama, art, religion
philosophy, drama, architecture, religion
technology, law, philosophy, poetry
architecture, engineering, law, language
64
What important characteristic did "Lucy" have?
well developed muscles
opposable thumbs
very big brain
prehensile tail
65
Why did Alexander the Great refuse the peace settlement from Darius III?
His advisers told him that Darius was offering too little
He believed that Darius would go back on his word
His quick victory made him want the entire Persian Empire
His advisers warned that Darius was getting ready for war
66
Who led the Norman conquest of England
Alfred the Great
Richard the Lion Hearted
William the Conqueror
Henry II
67
What trait did NOT characterize Gothic cathedral architecture?
stained glass windows
sculpture
rounded arches
high, vaulted ceilings
