What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?

the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church

The founder of Buddhism created a religion centered on

Elimination of desire and Suffering

Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?

Any pious male from Muhammad's tribe could lead

What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?

an exchange of land for services

How do the Quran and Sharia differ?

the Quran is the Islamic holy book; Sharia is the law system

Why was discipline important in Sparta?

to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts

What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?

It was located by a river that flooded often

Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places?

It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthly problems

What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?

It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power

Feudalism was a system of government in which

lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler

Which of the following statements best reflects a Chinese Legalist point of view?

Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order

What is reincarnation?

the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form

What was the Diaspora?

The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period

Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?

Farming allowed people to live in permanent villages

The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught

That all people were equal in the eyes of God

an individual’s moral and religious duties

How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?

He received loyalty and military service

Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with

ensuring social order and good government

The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for

the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens

Why did Plato distrust democracy?

Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death

How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?

It later guided the development of current international law

One important way in which the Silk Road and West African trade routes were similar was that

ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other

A valid conclusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women

Could take part on the public life

What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?

Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation

Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

softened the daily brutality of a warlike society

How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire

The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory

One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were similar was that they -

benefited from the gold-salt trade

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it

included the domestication of plants and animals

Which is a difference between the social structure of Han China and that of classical India?

Chinese bureaucrats, not clergy, topped the social hierarchy

Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?

They increased trade between Europe and Asia

Desertification influenced African culture and history because

it forced people to settle other areas

How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?

through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture

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1
What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church
Yaroslav's written code &his persecution of the Christianity
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Catholicism
the abandonment of Novgorod and defeat of the Vikings
2
The founder of Buddhism created a religion centered on
Belief in Heaven
Support of the caste system
Elimination of desire and Suffering
Regulation of Social interactions
3
What were the body of laws that was considered one of Rome’s chief gifts to later generations?
Law of Nations
Ten Commandments
The Twelve Tables
Constitution of the Roman Republic
4
Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?
Only Sufis could serve as leaders
Only descendants of Ali and Fatima could lead
Any pious male from Muhammad's tribe could lead
Any good Muslim could lead
5
The Old Stone Age belief that spirits and forces reside in animals or objects is known as
Animism
Domestication
cultural diffusion
Polytheism
6
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
protection of individual rights
economic equality for all
a representative government
an exchange of land for services
7
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
The Quran applies only to men; Sharia only applies to women
the Quran is the Islamic holy book; Sharia is the law system
Sharia is the holy book; the Quran is a system of laws
The Quran can be read by anyone; Sharia only by holy men
8
Why was discipline important in Sparta?
to raise enough food to feed Sparta
to govern the distant lands Sparta controlled
to protect Sparta from foreign invaders
to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts
9
What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?
It was located by a river that flooded often
It had dense clay soil
It had insufficient topsoil
It was located in a dry desert
10
Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places?
It didn't require people to worship Buddha or any other gods
It emphasized an afterlife and reincarnation
It closely followed the Buddha's original teachings
It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthly problems
11
What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?
It encouraged Italians to oppose corruption and oppression
It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power
It described the virtues of court courtiers
It was a guide on how to establish a modern democracy
12
Who was a famous scholastic in the Medieval Christian Church?
Pope Clement V
Pope Urban II
Thomas Aquinas
Aristotle
13
Feudalism was a system of government in which
the dynastic cycle determined who would rule
belief systems guided the ruler's actions
rulers offered moral advice and promised a just government
lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler
14
Which of John Calvin's beliefs set him apart from Catholics?
papal infallibility
predestination
link between personal wealth and salvation
acceptance of religious rituals
15
Which of the following statements best reflects a Chinese Legalist point of view?
people must be guided by their rulers on the path to nirvana
Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order
people are evil and the ruler must be an example of goodness
people are good and are best ruled by a fair emperor
16
What is reincarnation?
the essential self
union with Brahma
an individual's moral and religious duties
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
17
The leadership of Genghis Khan and the use of the stirrup skills contributed directly to the
division in the Islamic religion
rise of the Mongol Empire
collapse of Silk Road trade
defeat of the Ottoman Empire
18
What was the Diaspora?
A holy day of rest and worship
The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period
The name of the massive temple constructed in Jerusalem
Sacred text of historical events and laws
19
The Chinese concept of "Mandate of Heaven" was sometimes used to justify
Widow immolation
Rebellion
Reincarnation
Monogamy
20
The middle kingdom of Assyria is located in the
Holy Land
Rooftop of Heaven
Fertile Crescent
Subcontinent
21
How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English king?
It linked the king's power to the power of the nobles
It weakened the king's power
It strengthened the king's power
It had no effect on the king's power
22
Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?
Farming allowed people to live in permanent villages
Farming helped people to make stone tools
Farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering
Farming taught people necessary skills for planning cities
23
The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught
That all people were equal in the eyes of God
That Sikhism was the only path to enlightenment
That Sikhs were special people and were set above others
That there was one God
24
What is dharma?
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
the essential self
union with Brahma
an individual’s moral and religious duties
25
How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?
He received loyalty and military service
He provided protection and money
He collected fees from tournaments
He encouraged better farming methods
26
What is the best title for this chart?
Role of the Church
Feudal Obligations
Rules for Guild Membership
Knights' Code of Chivalry
27
Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with
expanding a country's territory
ensuring social order and good government
ensuring unity and a joint family structure
ensuring that people lived in harmony with nature
28
The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for
the similarities between Neanderthals & early modern humans
why Homo erectus & Neanderthals fought each other in Europe
the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens
why the Homo erectus population diminished
29
Why did Plato distrust democracy?
Sparta proved that a monarchy governed more effectively.
Athenian democracy favored popular success over moral truth
Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death
Citizens of a democracy forced him to go into exile.
30
The kingdoms of Ethiopia and Axum were both shaped by
their Muslim faith
their extensive trade networks
their geographic isolation
their Christian faith
31
How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?
It later guided the development of current international law
It organized ancient Roman laws for use within the empire
It promoted trade among Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
It provided models for strong alliances between monarchs
32
One important way in which the Silk Road and West African trade routes were similar was that
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
a single currency was used to make transactions easier
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other
concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads
33
The best hope for the sons of those peoples the Ottomans conquered was to become
janizaries
merchants
tax collectors
farmers
34
Who are the "People of the Book"?
Jews and Christians
the African people of Songhai
the African people of Ethiopia
the African people of Great Zimbabwe
35
What was the main role of serfs in the feudal system?
Laborers
Explorers
Missionaries
Soldiers
36
A valid conclusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
Were equal to men
Could take part on the public life
Had the right to vote
Enjoyed equal legal rights
37
What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?
Buddhism recognizes that people are interconnected
Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation
Buddhism has teachers and spiritual practices
Buddhism teaches that actions have an impact on afterlife
38
Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
established the right of women to fight in wars
allowed the execution of captured knights
softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
39
Which of the following filled positions in the bureaucracy by means of merit examinations?
China under Mao Zedong
The Byzantine Empire
The Roman Empire
China under the Tang
40
Which of the following helped spread Christianity?
the diversity of the empire
the belief in polytheism
the unity of the Roman empire
the structure of government
41
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by
sea travel
settled farming
the development of spoken language
nomadic life
42
A government run by religious leaders is called
Sect
Theocracy
Diet
Meritocracy
43
Japan lies in a region known as the ________, which is made up of a chain of volcanoes
Bouvet Triple Junction
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Alpide belt
Ring of Fire
44
How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire
Attila conquered Rome
The Vandals overran Adrianople
The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory
The Visigoths moved to Carthage
45
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were similar was that they -
adopted Christianity as the religion of their subjects
profited the Atlantic slave trade
improved their military strength with the use of gunpowder
benefited from the gold-salt trade
46
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it
encouraged a nomadic lifestyle
caused a decline in population
influenced climatic changes
included the domestication of plants and animals
47
Which is a difference between the social structure of Han China and that of classical India?
Han leaders urged all persons to strive for upward mobility
Chinese bureaucrats, not clergy, topped the social hierarchy
The Chinese emphasized spiritual advancement for people
In China a high social status was assigned to merchants
48
Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
They increased trade between Europe and Asia
They promoted the idea of religious freedom
They brought European influence to Africa
They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe
49
Which geographic feature was common to the civilizations in ancient Egypt, China, & India?
river valleys
mountains
deserts
rain forests
50
Desertification influenced African culture and history because
it forced people to settle other areas
it created a barrier through which trade could not pass
it allowed people to more densely settle the Sahara
it increased cropland and pastureland in North Africa
51
How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?
through unfinished and dreamlike forms of sculpture
through imbalance and complex geometry in architecture
through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture
through monumental and distorted forms in sculpture
52
The Romans allowed conquered peoples to keep their own customs & local gov't if they agreed to
pay taxes
serve in political office
convert to Christianity
work for the government
53
With which statement would the author of the passage above most likely agree?
African cavalries were superior to Arabic cavalries
Because of the tsetse fly, Islam never reached into Africa
Arab conquerors were unable to cross the Sahara Desert
Dense vegetation prevented the Islamic conquest of Africa
54
Two immediate results of the fall of the Roman Empire were-
the growth of cities and the emergence of the middle class
renewed interests in education and the arts
an increase in trade and improvements in manufacturing
a period of economic disorder and weak central government
55
Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?
It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam
Muslims are required to make this journey every year
It was the journey Muhammad took to Medina
Muslims pay this tax, which is collected for charity
56
What Renaissance artistic theme appeared in the works of Van Eyck and Bruegal?
the rise of the merchant class
warfare scenes
poverty in cities
peasant life
57
What did the caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
a division of society between hereditary social classes
a strong belief in social equality
encouragement of trade between neighboring countries
58
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
follow a code of behavior
believe in reincarnation
practice polytheism
strive for nirvana
59
What caused this change in European population?
The Black Death
The Crusades
The Norman Conquest
The Mongols
60
When plebeians initially gained representation in the senate, what position did they fill?
Tribunes
Patricians
Consuls
Censors
61
Which is the best definition of lay investiture?
the right of the pope to remove Church bishops
the right of the Church to choose royal advisors
the right of the monarch to install Church bishops
the right of bishops to determine the distribution of fiefs
62
What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society?
European readers learned classical languages
More people had access to knowledge because books cost less
Books remained a luxury that only the wealthy could afford
The printing press made books more elegantly designed
63
The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the
exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East
exploration of China by the Roman Army
development of agriculture by the nomadic people of Asia
movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia
64
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
Everyone should have the same social status
The soul can be reincarnated
People should pray five times a day
65
One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Choson dynasty was
easier communication with China
the replacement of Buddhism with Confucianism
an increase in the literacy rate
an increase in the production of celadon pottery
66
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Pray five times daily
Fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan
Declaration of faith
Attend a religious service at a mosque every Sunday morning
67
Which factor explains the scientific & literary achievements of Muslims during their Golden Age
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
innovations introduced by the Europeans from the Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
68
What was the Renaissance?
A time of scientific regression after the medieval times
A time when feudalism and manorialism dominated Europe
A time of cultural rebirth btw medieval & early modern times
A schism that divided Christianity in Europe
69
Egyptian pharaohs believed that their right to rule came from the
Gods
Military
Aristocracy
People
70
Which of the following did the Mongol armies fail to conquer, and why?
Japan, because severe storms aided the Japanese naval forces
Central Asia, because of the effective diplomacy of Timur
The Abbasid Caliphate, because defenders flooded the plains
Russia, b/c Mongols couldn't handle the harsh winters
71
What was a significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
The African written language spread to Southwest Asia
Military leaders took over Mali
Islamic learning and culture in Mali grew
The trading of gold for salt ended
72
Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?
future collaboration between popes and emperors
unification of the eastern and western Roman Empire
decline of Latin learning throughout Europe
revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community
73
This passage above suggests Timbuktu was a city that
selected political leaders through democratic elections
participated frequently in war
emphasized learning and trade
protected the human rights of all citizens
74
On similarity between the Golden age of Islam and the Golden Age of China is that each-
developed representative government
gained overseas colonies
promoted equality for women
made advances in the arts, sciences, and mathematics
75
Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?
Art moved away from realism and toward mystery
The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically
The use of perspective in art made more accurate portrayals
Art became stylized to appeal to peasant patron families
76
The Protestant Reformation swept through Northern Europe when Martin Luther called for
the resignation of the pope
an end to Church corruption and the selling of indulgences
redistribution of Church lands
a peasants' revolt against the Church and German princes
77
If people are polytheistic, it means they
believe in many gods
are members of the ruling class
are skilled artisans
practice animism
78
In ancient Rome, a bridgelike stone structure that carried water into the city was called
an aqueduct
a plebeian
a latifundia
a mosaic
79
According to the Hebrew Bible, to whom did God make a covenant?
David
Abraham
Solomon
Moses
80
The information in this map shows that in 1280 the Mongols controlled
Areas of Africa, Asia, and Europe
both Japan and Korea
Most of Marco Polo’s overland route to China
All of Asia
81
In what ways were the code of Hammurabi and the Twelves tables similar?
They allowed for belief in one god
They provided records of economic activity
They established written legal systems
They legalized democratic government
82
Based on the graphic above, what system of government did early Rome have?
Republic
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Theocracy
83
The study of the origins and development of people and their societies is called
Astrology
Botany
Geology
Anthropology
84
What did Mansa Musa accomplish during his reign of Mali?
spread Christianity throughout West Africa
expanded Mali's borders to the Red Sea
forged ties with other Muslim lands
waged preemptive wars against his enemies
85
What helped Constantinople's location to flourish as the capital of the Byzantine empire
its location on a strait between seas & on key trade routes
its location on a great river & surrounded by high mountains
its location far from trade and close to threatening tribes
its location beside a huge lake and by two vast deserts
86
The Zhou kings explained their right to rule as
the Mandate of Heaven
the basic rights of the strong over the weak
reward for defeating the Shang armies
the will of the people
87
Which civilization best completes the title of this outline?
Khmer
Song
Ghana
Gupta
88
Sumerians invented the earliest known writing, which was later called
Ziggurat
Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
89
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to meet in open discussion and cast votes. This is
Totalitarianism
Direct Democracy
Absolutism
Parliamentary Democracy
90
What was a result of Alexander the Great's conquests throughout the Mediterranean region?
the expansion of Islam
the rise of Roman architecture
the decline of Egyptian Science
the spread of Greek language and culture
91
Which of the following contributed to the lack of success for Europeans in the Crusades?
Their morale was low because of their religious zeal
They refused to negotiate with their Muslim enemies
Fighting far from home presented many obstacles
The pope was an inexperienced military leader
92
Which of the following explains how the caste system differed from other social structures?
Religion was the central source of authority
Education can lead to a higher social status
It lacked social mobility
It had strict laws and harsh punishments
93
Which of the following was one important reason for the fall of the Roman Empire in the West?
Widespread and intensified barbarian invasions
The use of slaves in the Roman army
A long period of drought that destroyed crops and livestock
The refusal to tolerate Christianity
94
The ideas of Francis Bacon &Rene Descartes led to a new scientific method because they believed
discoveries of ancients were valid but should be documented
basic scientific fact is obvious baed on available data
truth could only be found after a process of investigation
the teachings of the Church should form the basis science
95
Which title best summarizes the above list?
Characteristics of Civilizations
Features of the Old Stone Age
Economic Development in Ancient Egypt
Cultural Diffusion in Mohenjo-Daro
96
What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?
The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other
The patriarch banned the use of icons
The pope approved the use of icons
The patriarch changed the Nicene Creed
97
The Rosetta Stone was important to historians because it
shows how the ancient Egyptians measured time
contains major work of Egyptian literature
made it possible to read other written documents
is the earliest known example of writing
98
A ziggurat and clay tablet with cuneiform writing would be found at which location
Site D
Site C
Site A
Site B
99
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Philosophers of Ancient Greece
Religious Leaders of the Ancient Hebrews
Consuls of the Roman Empire
100
How is the Mandate of Heaven different from other forms of government?
It allowed the aristocracy to create power
It allowed the government to recover from natural disasters
The ruler claimed to be chosen by the Gods
Allow govt to transfer power create stability & unify people

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