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1
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
Rome
Athens
Florence
China
2
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To carry water
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To make travel easier
3
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on mountaintops
in canyons
on islands
in rainforests
4
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Norah
Amanda
Sophia
Judy
5
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Patricians in sections 1
Plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperor in section 2
6
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Religion
Economy
Geography
7
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
8
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
9
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Greek
Byzantine
Roman
Indian
10
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
11
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Pythagoras
Pericles
Hippocrates
Homer
12
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
13
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
direct democracy
written laws
elected legistatures
civil service
14
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Jews
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
15
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Persian
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
16
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Spain
Arabia
Italy
China
17
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
18
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
farming
manufactured good
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
19
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Chicago Bears
Miami Dolphins
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
20
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Egyptian
Incan
Persian
Mayan
21
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
22
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
Constantine
23
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
24
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
25
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Tapestries
Mosaics
Music
26
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
3
1
4
2
27
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
28
What regions were connected by the silk road?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
29
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Moscow
Athens
Baghdad
30
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Mongol hordes
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
31
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Taken from Greek mythology
Found in Babylonian legends
Events from Roman history
Action of Egyptian gods
32
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
calendars
printing
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
33
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
parish priests
humanists
bankers
feudal lords
34
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
expansion
prayer
leaders
pilgrimages
35
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
religious authorities
tribal councils
elected officials
representative assemblies
36
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Development of agriculture
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
Specialization of labor
37
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
38
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Zeus
Venus
Apollo
39
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
40
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
41
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
Gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience afterlife
42
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
social equality
political conflict
cultural decline
economic prosperity
43
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddism
Hinduism
44
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Carthage
Alexandria
Athens
45
What year was this picture taken?
2010
2011
2015
2014
46
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Upanishads
47
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
The Church
Merchant guilds
The Feudal System
48
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Ana
Elsa
Ezma
a mongol
49
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
50
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
51
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
52
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
struggle between good vs. evil
there are many gods and goddesses
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
past actions control a persons' destiny
53
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Baltimore Ravens
Arizona Diamondbacks
New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
54
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important in agricultural production
55
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope