Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?

observation and experimentation

The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?

The high cost of defending the empire

Which of the following promoted artistic growth in the Renaissance?

The patronage of wealthy merchants

Which of the following was an important principle of Roman law?

A person is innocent until proven guilty

All of the following were characteristics of Athens' direct democracy EXCEPT

leaders chosen by the aristocracy

Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic leaders?

His findings went against church teachings

How were feudalism and the Manor system related?

Feudalism was the social order, and the manor system was economic

What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?

an exchange of land for services

Which of the following is TRUE of both Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia?

Both had polytheistic religions

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that_____

Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of family or society

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular

Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?

decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

The most important reason Emperor Justinian might have ordered the building of the Hagia Sophia was to

demonstrate his love for his wife, Thedora

One way people benefited from the conquests of Alexander the Great was that____

He increased cultural and economic connections

The rise of Florence as one of the leading cities in Europe from the 1400s to 1800s can be attributed to its

Economic growth and political stability

The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that_____

The emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

Preservation of Greek and Roman culture

Though Mongols conquered large portions of Asia, describe a positive result of this nomadic empire, they___

brought a period of peace and stability

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1
Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?
scarcity and interdependence
social stability and political correctness
technology and religion
observation and experimentation
2
The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?
The prolonged nature of the Peloponnesian War
Civil wars begun by Christian zealots
The high cost of defending the empire
Uprisings by Etruscans
3
Which religion or belief system is most closely associated with the social class system
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
4
Which of the following promoted artistic growth in the Renaissance?
The "artistic tax" by which part of every salary was used
Universal education
The patronage of wealthy merchants
The ability of the average person to afford art
5
After the Crusades and the fall of Constantinople, what happened to the Hagia Sophia?
It became the Taj Mahal
It remained a church
It became the Sistine Chapel
It became a mosque
6
Which of the following was an important principle of Roman law?
All citizens have the right to freedom of speech
A person is innocent until proven guilty
All citizens have the right to freedom of religion
Property could not be seized without just cause
7
All of the following were characteristics of Athens' direct democracy EXCEPT
an executive branch
laws directly proposed and voted on by citizens
political power limited to citizens
leaders chosen by the aristocracy
8
Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic leaders?
His findings led him to rebel against Cardinals
His findings were hard to read
His findings supported Aristotle
His findings went against church teachings
9
How were feudalism and the Manor system related?
Feudalism was the social order, and the manor system was economic
Feudalism applied only to lords
Feudalism involved only war, and the manor was about peace
The laws of feudalism were set by the king
10
What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
an exchange of land for services
a representative government
protection of individual rights
economic equality for all
11
Which of the following is TRUE of both Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia?
Both were politically organized into city-states
Both had to cope with very rainy climates
Neither had a written language
Both had polytheistic religions
12
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that_____
Equality should exist between all members of society
Harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of family or society
Individual goals should be placed ahead of the needs of the group
Salvation could be attained by prayer, meditation, and good deeds
13
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
it led to the development of public libraries
it led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek
Gutenberg used his wealth to support artist
It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
14
Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
sale of indulgences
posting of the 95 Theses
end of religious warfare
decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
15
The most important reason Emperor Justinian might have ordered the building of the Hagia Sophia was to
demonstrate his love for his wife, Thedora
show the Islamic world the power and might of Christianity
show the Germanic world that the Eastern Roman empire was strong
solidify his power and show his commitment to Christianity
16
One way people benefited from the conquests of Alexander the Great was that____
The Greek language developed an alphabet
The Greek Olympics became more closely tied to Greek religion.
He introduced the idea of a Greek concept of religion
He increased cultural and economic connections
17
The rise of Florence as one of the leading cities in Europe from the 1400s to 1800s can be attributed to its
Position as the center of the Catholic Church
Economic growth and political stability
Policies of military conquest of surrounding areas
Exploration to the New World and establishment of colonies
18
What religion is not only practiced today, but also served as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?
Judaism
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
19
The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that_____
God favored China over all other countries
The ruler of China would be the head of the church
The emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.
One could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it
20
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
Adoption of democratic ideas from Russia
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Spread of humanism and secularism across Europe
Reunification of eastern and western Christendom
21
Though Mongols conquered large portions of Asia, describe a positive result of this nomadic empire, they___
caused war and disease
caused war and famine
caused war
brought a period of peace and stability
22
In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching appealed especially to
the poor and oppressed
many Roman emperors
Hellenistic philosophers
Wealthy merchants
23
The nomadic group that formed the largest continuous land empire in world history was the ____
Clevians
Romans
Huns
Mongols
24
All of the following are examples of Roman technological expertise EXCEPT
Marble
Concrete
Arches
Aqueducts
25
In Ancient Egypt the ____ was both the head of government and religious life
General
Pope
Pharaoh
Emperor
26
Who is the founder of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham
Justinian
Allah
Jesus

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