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1
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
cultural decline
social equality
economic prosperity
political conflict
2
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
3
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People will experience an afterlife.
People must respect nature spirits
4
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years' War
fall of the Roman Empire
beginning of the Crusades
5
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
printing
calendars
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
6
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
7
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history.
8
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
9
Who is Mrs. Steele's favorite?
Tory Weaver
Zoe Steele
Robert McNiff
Aidan Steele
10
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
manufactured goods
agricultural production
shipping and trade
11
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Religion
Geography
Economy
12
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
on islands
on mountaintops
in canyons
13
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Zoroastrians
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
14
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
15
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
Civil service
16
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
1
3
2
17
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
18
This quotation describes the-
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
19
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
20
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
21
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
religious authorities
elected officials
representative assemblies
tribal councils
22
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
survival needs
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
23
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
24
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharoahs
25
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Bagdhad
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
26
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
Centered in Mecca
27
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
leaders
pilgrimages
expansion
prayer
28
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
29
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Italy
Arabia
Spain
China
30
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
past actions control the destiny of each person
31
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
Juno
32
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
33
This is a quotation from -
Pythagoras
Pericles
Hippocrates
Homer
34
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Athens
Corinth
Carthage
35
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
specialization of labor
use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
36
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
37
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayans
Egyptians
Persian
Incan
38
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To make travel easier
39
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
40
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
41
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
parish priests
bankers
feudal lords
42
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
increasing the use of new accounting practices
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
43
The Great Wall of China was built to
Close china to Foreign Trade
Provide a trade route across Asia
create a monument to Mongol rule
Protect China from invaders
44
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Buddhists
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Jews
45
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
46
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Persian
Russian
Chinese
Arabic
47
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
48
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
49
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Germanic invaders
trade routes
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
50
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Greek
Byzantine
Indian
51
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Sculpture
Music
Tapestries