Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

They both had written forms of communication

Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.

provided codes for moral behavior

Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?

there were tremendous labor shortages

How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?

it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.

In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...

a mutual promise between God and humanity

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of --

the ability of civilizations to adapt to geography

a direct democracy is a state in which...

citizens participate firsthand in making decisions

The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --

Made advances in mathematics and science

The middle passage refers to...

Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas

What was the primary role of women during the middle ages?

their roles became increasingly confined to the home

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

an exchange of land for services

The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...

they established written legal standards

How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim empire?

Their religions were tolerated, but restricted and taxed

The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..

record the business transactions of daily life

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

The Italian city-states we wealthy centers of trade

What did the Council of Trent do?

Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions

What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?

Corruption among high officials in the Church

In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...

an embodiment of God's representative on earth

Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?

belief in a single just and all-powerful God

the Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it did which of these?

limited the power of the monarch

The Caste system in India and Feudal system in Europe were similar how?

there was a division of society into hereditary social class

a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...

capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers

Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?

ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted

What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?

the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order

Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---

A decline in the power of the church

The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...

the Gospels in the Christian bible

Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?

conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires

The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---

the introduction of European disease

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1
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
class distinctions in society should be abolished
the glorification of human beings is sinful
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
2
What branch of mathematics was developed by Muslims?
Trigonometry
Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
3
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
the both believed in one God
They both carried on trade with the Americas
They both had written forms of communication
They both had a democratic government
4
Which of these was not a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
invasion by Germanic tribes
the dispute of trade
huge amount of money spent on defense
Strong military
5
Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the Eightfold path are all.
provided codes for moral behavior
established equality between men and women
promoting polytheism
affirmed belief in one God
6
Why did the black death lead to a sharp decline in public works?
many people abandoned religious institutions
Most cathedrals were destroyed in social chaos
there were tremendous labor shortages
Governments lacked popular support
7
How did the mandate of heaven affect government in China?
the ruler received a direct mandate that they should resign
religous leaders read oracle bones to select rulers
It led to long periods of war among families
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of another.
8
In the Hebrew tradition a covenant is...
prophecy about the future
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a mutual promise between God and humanity
a law handed down by God to humanity
9
What were built by the Romans to carry water?
Sisterns
Tunnels
Bridges
Aquaducts
10
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of --
Mesoamerican art
slash-and-burn farming
the ability of civilizations to adapt to geography
colonial economic policies
11
a direct democracy is a state in which...
accused criminals enjoy benefit of a jury trial
citizens participate firsthand in making decisions
the executive branch is bound by the rule of law
elected office holders represent their constituents
12
The Aztec and Maya use of zero illustrate cultures in the Americans --
declined because of invasion and disease
Traded extensively with Africa
Made advances in mathematics and science
converted to Islam
13
The middle passage refers to...
Journey of enslaved persons from Africa and the Americas
shipments of gold and silver
Route from Europe to Asia around the tip of south america
Northern route from Europe to Asia
14
What was the primary role of women during the middle ages?
their roles became increasingly confined to the home
they gained power by ruling estates
they were primary providers for the family
they gained power by running convents
15
In Buddhism, the eightfold path offers guidelines in how to achieve...
asceticism
eternal life
reincarnation
enlightenment
16
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
a representative government
an exchange of land for services
economic equality for all
protection of individual rights
17
What renowned church was built by Justinian in the sixth century?
St. Peters Basilica
Canterbury Cathedral
Notre Dame
Hagia Sophia
18
The Code of Hammurabi and the twelve tables both...
allowed for belief in one God
they established written legal standards
they legalized democratic government
provided records of economic activity
19
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim empire?
they were treated as equal citizens
they were allowed to become first class citizens
They were forced to give up their religion and convert
Their religions were tolerated, but restricted and taxed
20
The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing to..
correspond with neighboring city-states
spread religious concepts throughout the fertile cresent
record military achievements of the ruler
record the business transactions of daily life
21
The theocracy of ancient Egypt was a belief in the divinity of..
Isis
the Pharaoh
Ra
Priest
22
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Italy was politically unified by a strong central gov
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
The Italian city-states we wealthy centers of trade
23
What did the Council of Trent do?
tried to find new trade routes
Looked at problems in Europe
Investigated problems in the church and suggested solutions
tried to make peace with protestants
24
Which of these was not a technological advancement of the Chinese during the Song Dynasty?
Gunpowder
the camel saddle
metallurgy: iron and steel working
Moveable type
25
What was one cause of the Protestant reformation?
Corruption among high officials in the Church
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
Revolt by the Moors in spain
Call for the council of Trent
26
Egypt considered its pharaoh a godking. What type of government does this reflect?
Monarchy
Military dictatorship
republic
Theocracy
27
In Roman Catholicism the pope is considered...
an embodiment of God's representative on earth
a publicly elected leader
a godly man who does his best to interpret Gods word
a representative of the catholic church who recruits others
28
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
praying five times a day
belief in a single just and all-powerful God
following the Eightfold path
worshiping many Gods
29
the Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it did which of these?
limited the power of the monarch
extended the right to vote to peasants
Created a bicameral legislature
took land away from nobles
30
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities show evidence of...
dynastic rule
urban planning
monotheism
social equality
31
The Caste system in India and Feudal system in Europe were similar how?
a strong emphasis in the acquisition of wealth
there was a division of society into hereditary social class
a strong belief in social equality
encouragement of trade between countries
32
The ancient Roman civilization made a lasting contribution to democracy through its.
electoral system
promotion of religious freedom
legal code
encouragement of universal suffrage
33
a major goal of the catholic church during the crusades was to...
capture the holy Land for Islamic Rulers
establish Christianity in Western Europe
Strengthen the power of European rulers
Unite Arab peoples
34
Western Europe went into a deep sleep. Learning found only in religious orders. Represents..
the early rise of christianity
the rise of Islam
Western Europe after the fall of Rome
the start of the Crusades
35
What was the Renaissance the rebirth of?
Christian devotion
chivalry and tournaments
art and learning
good health after the plague
36
What city served as the capital city of the byzantine empire?
Nicodemia
Ankara
Constantinople
Adrianople
37
How were the silk road and the trade routes of west Africa similar?
a single currency was used to make transactions
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
concrete was used to improve roads
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted
38
What was the role of the Roman Catholic Church during the middle ages in western Europe?
Church leaders were limited to spiritual activities
the church encouraged individuals to question authority
the Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order
the church gained influence as the world became secular
39
Martin Luther's 95 these contributed to ---
an increased sense of nationalism
A decline in the power of the church
a major conflict with Eastern Orthodoxy
the growing power of the nobility
40
Why did Henry the VIII split with the Roman Catholic Church?
his treatment of Catherine of Aragon
his desire for a male heir
his religious beliefs
his unwillingness to pay church taxes
41
Which of these describes why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
Cultural Isolation
Secularism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diffusion
42
The main source of information about Jesus of Nazareth life is...
Epistles in the Christian bible
the Nicene Creed
the Gospels in the Christian bible
Augustus's book city of God
43
In the feudal system what was a manor?
an obligation to provide protection
a right to use land
A customary way of doing things
a lord's estate
44
What did the practice of foot-binding symbolize during the Tang and Song dynasties?
women's suffrage
religious practice
respect for women
women's inferiority
45
What factor unified western European nations in the middle ages?
similar climatic and soil conditions for farming
common faith in the same religion
a common vernacular language
allegiance to the same political ruler
46
Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar in which ways?
refused to grant religious freedoms
introduced important legal chance to protect human rights.
issued written constitutions
conquered neighboring peoples to build vast empires
47
Monotheism describes the hebrew's belief that their God was..
Associated with other Gods
a forgiving and protecting God
A spiritual presence
The one and only God
48
Most activities on a feudal manor were related to which of the following?
Banking
Guilds
Agriculture
Industry
49
The primary reason for the decrease in the indigenous population in colonies was ---
forced labor
the introduction of European disease
war casualties
the collapse of local agriculture
50
The first permanent English settlement in the Americas was....
Jamestown
Berbados
quebec
Plymouth
51
Mercantilism held that the wealth of a nation is measured by its....
farmland
skilled workers
fertile soil
natural resources
52
The Neolithic revolution is considered a turning point in history because..
Nuclear families evolved into extended families
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
city dwellers learned to control fire
Societies became more nomadic
53
Which of these is a belief shared by most Renaissance Humanist philosophers?
people should withdraw from the world
people should study secular and sacred matters
Governments should establish empires
scholars should follow church teachings
54
What do we call the land located between the Tigris and Euphrates?
Sinai Peninsula
Cape of good hope
Mesopotamia
horn of Africa
55
Which institution was the main unifying force in medieval western Europe?
Church
Monarchy
Legislature
Military
56
Which of these was invented in India?
modern numerals
the phonetic alphabet
Paper
Plow
57
The first printing press gave rise to which of the following schools of thought?
Romanticism
Polytheism
Humanism
Hinduism
58
A result of the Atlantic slave trade on west Africa was...
many west african communities faced population losses
Africans across the continent hired Europeans to train them
European industrial factories were established throughout
animism was no longer practiced in africa
59
One effect of the Geography of Greece was the development of...
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
absolute monarchs
extensive trade
60
Who successfully ruled over the Chinese without brutality from 1279?
Ogadi Khan
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Yuan Kublai
61
In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of...
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Civil service exams
Islam
Social and political equality
62
a progressive characteristic of most humanists was that they --
wanted to radically dissemble the church
Emphasized education
were clergymen
Worked during the second half of the sixteenth century
63
The code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because..
rejected the principle of filal piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended physical punishment
established written laws
64
Which persons work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther's ideas?
William Shakespeare
Galileo Galilei
Johann Gutenberg
Niccolo Machiavelli
65
Which statement is true of the Roman Republic?
All mena nd women were allowed to vote
service in the military was mandatory for all people
all people were memebers of the legislative assembly
Certain citizens elected representatives
66
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because...
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agriculture
Factories began to use assembly lines
Alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
New inventions led to overseas exploration
67
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Most literature was written in Arabic
Suffrage was granted to men and women
Secular achievements were emphasized
most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
68
by the 16th centuries the center of commercial activity was...
the caspian sea
the black sea
indian ocean
atlantic ocean
69
What did the leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship do?
Rise of the Mongol Empire
the division of the Islamic religion
led to the defeat of the Ottomon empire
cause the silk road to collapse
70
Which statement describes the impact of the Columbian exchange?
Introduction of Native religions to europe
millions of Europeans were killed by disease
The combination of new products and ideas promoted growth
Native american immigrated to Europe
71
one result of the voyages of Zheng He was that --
Christian missionaries arrived in China
Chinese merchants began trading with Africa
indian artisans showed chinese how to make Ming percelain
China set up colonies in Europe
72
what did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague lead to?
a sense of unity among continents
the disruption and collapse of medieval society
a flowering of the arts in the middle ages
the dominance of the church
73
What was the importance of Justinian's law code?
Was the first law code developed in the world
basis of the legal code in the western world
first summarized an eye for an eye
mixed Egyptian and western tradition

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