Confucianism and Buddhism -

originated as responses to societal problems during times of disruption.

In comparison with the end of classical empires in China and India, the collapseof the Roman Empire –

was more severe and extensive than elsewhere.

As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations -

changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.

Compared with river valley cultures in Mesopotamia, civilization in China -

probably developed after civilizations in Mesopotamia.

One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had -

a wealthy class that invested in the arts.

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that -

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Middle East.

All of these events led to the weakening or end of Medieval Europe EXCEPT –

the Ottoman Empire’s invasion of Western Europe.

As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations

changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.

Why did pastoral societies emerge only in the Afro-Eurasian world and NOT in the Americas?

There was a lack of large animals that could be domesticated.

The major barrier to West European expansion before the 15th century was -

the low level of European technology as compared to Asia.

Which of the following best explains why myths are useful historically?

They provide insights into the values and traditions of their societies.

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1
Confucianism and Buddhism -
emphasized the needs of the individual over the welfare of the state.
originated as responses to societal problems during times of disruption.
had little influence upon China and Chinese society until the late 900s
are religions that developed in classical India.
2
In comparison with the end of classical empires in China and India, the collapseof the Roman Empire –
was more severe and extensive than elsewhere.
was milder, and its recovery was quicker.
also saw the collapse of the Christian Church.
was caused exclusively by other tribes.
3
As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations -
limited human exposure to and death rates from diseases.
changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.
could not adapt to a wide range of climates and environments.
permitted migration.
4
Compared with river valley cultures in Mesopotamia, civilization in China -
did not use irrigation systems, as year-round water was plentiful.
probably developed after civilizations in Mesopotamia.
predates the rise of civilization in both Egypt and Mesopotamia.
left no written records.
5
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had -
a wealthy class that invested in the arts.
a shrinking middle class.
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire.
a socialist form of government.
6
During the early European feudal period, agriculture/ economic self-sufficiency are most commonly associated with the
caste system
manorial system
growth of trade and business
introduction of wheeled vehicles
7
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that -
Islam originated in West Africa and spread to the Middle East.
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs during the colonial period.
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa.
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Middle East.
8
All of these events led to the weakening or end of Medieval Europe EXCEPT –
the Ottoman Empire’s invasion of Western Europe.
political and theological attacks on the Roman Catholic Church.
the rise of national monarchies.
the Bubonic Plague (Black Death).
9
As compared with Paleolithic societies, the agriculture of Neolithic civilizations
permitted migration.
could not adapt to a wide range of climates and environments.
changed man’s physical environment through construction and irrigation.
limited human exposure to and death rates from diseases.
10
Why did pastoral societies emerge only in the Afro-Eurasian world and NOT in the Americas?
The societies in the Americas lacked the necessary military power.
Farming only arrived with European settlers after 1492.
There was a lack of large animals that could be domesticated.
There were no societies with which to trade.
11
Which of the following had the most advanced naval technology in the time period 600 to 1450
China
Western Europe
West Africa
India
12
The major barrier to West European expansion before the 15th century was -
the low level of European technology as compared to Asia.
the lack of interest by West European rulers for acquiring territory.
lack of popular interest and public funds to support expansion.
the overwhelming power of Muslim and Mongol states.
13
In a patriarchal society -
the leader holds absolute power.
power resides with the men.
religious leaders dominate politics.
trade is severely restricted by the government.
14
Which of the following best explains why myths are useful historically?
They provide insights into the values and traditions of their societies.
They analyze how great heroes created great empires.
They give reasons for the decisions made in military campaigns.
They give detailed plans showing how leaders achieved power.

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