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1
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Normandy...Dark Ages
Rome...Crusade
King John...Roman Empire
Rome...Dark Ages
2
Which practice was a defining characteristic of feudalism in medieval Europe?
Lords granted land to vassals in return for military service
Bards performed concerts in town halls in return for food
Guilds supervised the work done by craftsmen
Universities granted degrees to qualified students
3
The work of Islamic mathematicians, philosophers, and scientists played a great role in the____
Reformation
Reconquista
Crusades
Renaissance
4
The Aztecs built their empire through trade and —
education
law
war
religion
5
What was the major political effect on Europe of the Reformation?
Authority was transferred from the church to the state.
The Catholic church was splintered into different sects.
Women began to gain social status in the communities.
Dissention and intolerance brought religious fighting.
6
What information does the graphic provide us about ancient Egyptian society?
religion was not very important in ancient Egypt
social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt
women and men had equal status in ancient Egypt
the social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical
7
What invention of the Song Dynasty increased the spread of learning?
Neo-Confucianism
printing techniques
social interaction
Philosophy
8
which areas were most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism?
Japan
Arabian Peninsula
Coastal towns of China
Indian subcontinent
9
Why did trade flourish across Asia under the Mongol Empire?
Religious conversion of Indian merchants created spice trade
Mongols leaders protected merchants and traders.
Economic sanctions on African goods created monopolies.
Political alliances with Europe blocked outside competition.
10
What was the most important way that Silk Road trade was similar to gold-salt trade in Africa?
It was a continuation of ancient trade routes.
It was conducted mainly by Asians and Africans.
It transmitted knowledge, culture, and ideas.
It included slaves as products for trade.
11
Which of the following was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations?
road building
irrigation
metalworking
division of labor
12
What lifestyle change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of cities?
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from monarchy to democracy
13
How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
It allowed other religions to replace weakened Christianity.
It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church.
It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople.
It greatly reduced the population because of the wars.
14
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _______
philosophy
Christianity
art/architecture
language
15
In what way did humanists differ from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance?
they rejected Christian teachings and values
they focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life
they rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture
they focused primarily on the importance of the individual
16
Which development allowed people the ability to keep records and to express themselves?
a writing system
a government structure
a library collection
a harvest calendar
17
Daoism originated in __________and is known for its emphasis on__________.
China; rehabilitation
India; reincarnation of life
China; balance of opposites
India; meditation
18
Which external factor did Han China & the Roman Empire both face that contributed to decline?
decentralization of government
lack of a common language
lack of a strong military
threat of nomadic groups
19
How did the kings during the Hundred Years’ War influence the people of France & England?
It created a sense of national identity.
It created an incentive for overseas exploration.
It created an era of technological creativity.
It created a tradition for cultural diversity.
20
How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?
The Church served as the unifying power in society.
The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.
The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.
The Church adopted Latin as the official language.
21
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
large group of women
religious leader
small group of citizens
military leader
22
Which political system has its origins in ancient Greece under Pericles?
oligarchy
autocracy
monarchy
democracy
23
What institution, used torture to rid the Catholic Church of what it considered heresy?
the Court of the Inquisition
The Consistory of Geneva
the Diet of Worms
the Reign of Terror
24
What was developed by an ancient civ., & later used by classical civs. for their law codes
Hammurabi's Code
Egyptian Justice Code
Sumerian Body of Laws
Justinian's Code
25
In which area did the Justinian Code have the most lasting impact?
war
law
taxation
religion
26
Which statement describes the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli?
Majority rules in all things.
The ends justify the means.
All people are created equal.
The best government is no government.
27
What belief was common between both Hinduism and Buddhism?
caste system
no gods
reincarnation
asceticism
28
The development of early river valley civilizations was most dependent on
smooth coastlines of the river valleys
high mountains of the river valleys
vast deserts of the river valleys
fertile soils of the river valleys
29
How did the practice of selling indulgences for forgiveness of sins lead to the Reformation?
Luther argued publicly that salvation could not be earned.
Zwingli argued publicly that indulgences could not be banned
Calvin argued publicly that faith could not be perfect.
Thomas More argued publicly that greed couldn't be forgiven.
30
Humanism influences Renaissance art and scholarship by advocating a return to —
monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
classical traditions of Greece and Rome
feudal traditions of medieval Europe
31
Which describes how the development of farming affected river valley civilizations?
farming became the only way to make a living
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
state ownership of common lands became popular
Farming required the damming of rivers
32
In what way was the feudal system in Europe similar to the traditional caste system in India?
both systems established totalitarian governments
both systems were based on the idea of inalienable rights
both systems allowed for a high degree of social mobility
both systems provided structure for their civilization
33
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Babylonian
Assyrian
Greek
Roman
34
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this
Classical Truths
Three Classics
Mandate of Heaven
Vision of Righteousness
35
What term do archaeologists use for the human-made items shown in the image?
Artisans
Artifacts
Fossils
Cultures
36
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
37
Which slave trade started before, and was on a smaller scale than the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Mongol Slave Trade
Virginia Slave Trade
Arabic Slave Trade
Chinese Slave Trade
38
Which of the following is true of the Crusades?
decline in papal prestige
increased trade
all of the above
growth of a middle class
39
Which empire was ruled by satraps, used a standardized monetary system, and used a Royal Road?
Kush
Assyrian
Egyptian
Persian
40
Which of the following is considered one of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
He encouraged the expansion of Buddhism across Asia
He united the tribes of Central Asia to form a vast empire.
He let Muslims gain control of Saharan caravan routes.
He copied the culture developed by the Japanese samurai.
41
Which farming technique was developed by the Incas?
fallow fields
terrace planting
floating gardens
grain cultivation
42
these historical structures show that
ancient societies needed large buildings to store food
the ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the Chinese
ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques
religion was not considered important in ancient societies
43
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —
introduction of Islamic rule
flourishing of Hindu culture
construction of Harappan cities
spread of Buddhism
44
Which is the
best
resource or strategy for a historian studying this time period?
making unfounded hypotheses and predictions
searching primary sources
using limited evidence
relying on a famous, but biased, secondary source
45
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
compass
gunpowder
aqueduct
telescope
46
Why were Christianity and Buddhism so appealing to the masses of people in Europe and Asia?
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both elevated women to a higher class
both stressed obedience to the government
both offered freedom to slaves
47
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?
polytheism
secularism
monotheism
unitheism
48
Which Eastern philosophy contributed to the dev. of classical civil. during the Han Dynasty?
Shintoism
Confucianism
Stoicism
Sikhism
49
Complete the Neolithic Era sequence: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses, ???
trade
religions
serfs
empires
50
Which of the following contributed most to the spread of Reformation ideas?
printing press
trade
foreign invasion
compass
