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1
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
migration of early people to the Americas
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
growth of iron toolmaking technology
decline of large empires
2
Olympic games, poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Roman
Babylonian
Greek
Egyptian
3
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
major discoveries in mathematics and science
opposition to freedom of thought & to new ideas by rulers
4
At the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, these developments impacted mostly what?
transportation and trade
religion and government
climate and topography
diet and shelter
5
The wealth and power of Mali's ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to
the rise of Arab nationalism
the start of the Crusades
the spread of Islam
the growth of European imperialism
6
Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy
Phoenician
Sumerian
Egyptian
Greek
7
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
8
Which situation was an immediate cause for the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
disruption of overseas trade networks
a series of crop failures
conquest by foreigners
a lack of military training
9
Which statement best explains the relationship among groups of people under feudalism
all classes received equal treatment before the law
social classes were determined by educational achievements
duties for each social class were clearly defined
strong governments passed laws to maintain class structures
10
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Mesopotamia
Sinai Peninsula
Horn of Africa
Cape of Good Hope
11
Important long-term contributions of Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily in the area of
economic policy and planning
military technology
religious doctrine
government and law
12
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are closely tied with
Greek culture
Persian Empire
Qin Dynasty
Indian Empire
13
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Old Stone Age
Neolithic Revolution
Iron Age
Scientific Revolution
14
The illustration represents a society based on
social class
accumulated wealth
political ability
educational achievement
15
After the death of Mohammed, Islam spread rapidly mainly because
the Arab people were united under a common religion
Mecca became the capital of the Islamic empire
Arab women were encouraged to join Muslim armies
Christians invaded the Holy Land
16
The Aztec calendar and the Maya writing system both illustrate that cultures in the Americas
declined because of invasion and disease
converted others to Islam
traded extensively with Africa
excelled prior to European contact
17
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
power was based on class relationships
social mobility was easily achieved
most of the people lived in cities
the national government controlled the nobility
18
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society
rigid class structure
rapid social change
industrial-based economy
high literacy rate
19
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia
religious differences
political harmony
universal education
favorable geography
20
Between 500 BC and AD 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the spread of
camels and Islam
cuneiform and galley ships
porcelain and cannons
languages and iron skills
21
Based on the map, which body of water was most likely the center of Roman trade
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
22
This group first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, and made porcelain
Aztec
Japanese
Roman
Chinese
23
India's earliest civilizations were located in
mountainous area
river valleys
coastal regions
dry steppes
24
Archaeological studies of the Indus valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
monotheism
urban planning
social equality
dynastic rule
25
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta
It's so strict. The people have little voice in government
I have never heard of a city that believes in only one God
This city allows for more freedom of expression that at home
I feel as though I've never left home
26
Which was an important cause of the rise of feudalism in Europe
weakness of central government authority
growth of national monarchies
political ideas brought back by the Crusaders
increasing power of the Catholic Church
27
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
28
The reason the Bantu speaking people of West Africa migrated southward and eastward was due to
establish a colonial empire
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
flee warfare
29
What is the best title for this diagram?
Elements of Belief Systems
Characteristics of Classical Civilizations
Benefits of the Reformation
Changes during the Neolithic Revolution
30
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
the mountains resulted in the isolation of these city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
for over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states
31
Which civilization included the 12 Tables, a large road system, & the poets Horace & Virgil
Babylonian
Greek
Phoenician
Roman
32
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
New sources of energy became available.
The population declined.
People became more nomadic.
Food supplies became more reliable.
33
Which civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mts., and the Indus River.
Ancient Greece
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
Babylonian Empire
34
During the feudal periods in Japan and Europe, a family's wealth was mainly determined by the
number of children in the family
size of the castles built by the family
amount of money the family had given the church
amount of land the family controlled
35
Most economic activities on the feudal manor were related to
agriculture
guilds
industry
banking
36
Which was a characteristic of feudalism
Unified national court systems were developed
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government
37
One reason that ancient kingdoms in Western Africa were wealthy was that they
followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers
were located along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
had no contact with the rest of the world
developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
38
Alexander the Great's conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Greek culture
adoption of a feudal system
39
The ideas expressed in this quotation is found in the
Ten Commandments
Justinian Code
Twelve Tables
Code of Hammurabi
40
Many achievements of Islamic civilization reached European society by way of the
merchant guilds and the Industrial Revolution
Middle Passage and the Columbian Exchange
Crusades and Eastern Mediterranean trading networks
Conquests of the Germanic tribes & trade along the Silk Road
41
A major reason for the end of the Aztec Empire was
the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors
the refusal of the people to obey their leaders
a conflict with Europe
political corruption and an unstable government
42
Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
European culture was better than the cultures of west Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
43
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens
women were allowed to vote in major elections
slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
all adult male citizens were eligible to vote
all free men were given voting rights