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A study review for the global I units 1-8.
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1
Russia adopted the Orthodox Religion due to the influence of
Iran
China
The Byzantine Empire
France
2
Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese view foreigners as barbarians. This is known as
Ethnocentrism
Materialism
Imperialism
Cultural diffusion
3
A river that runs through northern China
tao river
"River of Sorrow"
China River
tigris
4
Muhammad promoted
fair treatment of women
Christianity
unfair treatment of women
Hinduism
5
Which classical Society is typically associated with Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
Sparta
Han China
Rome
Greece
6
The Indus Valley Civilization was different from the other civilizations because they
Were the most violent
Had little class distinction
were in the Americas
not technologically advanced
7
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as
Avoided involvement in Social and educational matters
Favored separation from secular governments
A weak force
A stabilizing influence
8
The European feudal system
promoted political and economic equality
was supported by the labor of peasants
had opportunities for social Mobility
Controlled by a powerful middle class
9
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
free market
socialism
manorialism
command
10
Where did Hinduism originate?
Byzantine Empire
India
Mesopotamia
China
11
Which of the following functions as the economic system in Western Europe during the Middle Age
Canon law
Manoralism
Mercantilism
currancy
12
Where did taoism originate?
India
Israel
China
Mesopotamia
13
This is an offshoot of Hinduism but does not believe in the caste system
Capitalism
Imperialism
Buddhism
Hinduism
14
the key to the successful organization of Society according to Confucius, is that
eliminating evil
Ancestor worship discontinued
democratic elections
know your place and do what is expected
15
A marshy region formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river is commonly known as
River Area
Delta
Silted Area
Dynastic Cycle
16
In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was
Increased European isolation
increased demand for goods from the East
adoption of Islamic religion
strengthened feudal system
17
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
Had not yet been introduced
We're believed to be poisonous
We're too expensive to import from China
Were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons
18
The ancient Athenians are credited with
Inventing and using the wheel
Eliminating slavery
Inventing the printing press
Establishing governments that have Democratic elements
19
One major contributor to the wealth and success of the Ottoman Empire
Monks writing books
the Christian religion
extensive trade
Mongolian power
20
The MAIN reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia river valley was that
flowed into the Mediterranean sea
rich soil for farming
rivers provided a trade route to Europe
it protected the people from land invasion
21
Africa had great architecture and education prior to European Colonialism
False
True
22
The Gupta Empire was best known for
gunpowder
aqueducts
mathematics and medicine
inventiing the printing press
23
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
Attempts to colonize North America
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
24
The success of the Mali and Ghana Empires in Africa were based on
A representative government
Few economic opportunities
An emphasis on the gold and salt trade
The protection of political rights
25
In Chinese culture ___ philosophy had a big impact on social order and political organization
Communism
taoism
Confucianism
Shintoism
26
Which answer below shows the proper chronological order of the three religions listed
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
27
Animism is the belief in
Salvation through Good Deeds
living things have souls and are connected
belief in the same God
a cycle of Life, Death, and rebirth
28
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China
Mandate of Heaven
Polythesism
Rise and Fall Cycle
The Dynastic Cycle
29
filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar in that both promote
respect for the physical environment
legalism
advanced technology
duty and responsibility
30
bone used by Shang priests to tell the future
Oracle Bone
Ziggurat
Narmer Palette
Rosetta Stone
31
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
Following the Ten Commandments
Being baptized and confirmed
Worshipping Allah as the one true God
Learning to give up selfish desire
32
Geographic diversity in the Middle East led to
similar political systems
common economic systems
unequal standards of living
uniform living
33
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
remember leaders
Reflect the values of that Society
Limit religious value
oppose government in power
34
A group that is religouly tolerant, focuses on education, math, and science
Muslims
Buddhists
Shintos
Serfs
35
Aqueducts, fair treatment under the law, and Latin language
Mesopotamia
Roman Empire
Greece
Gupta Empire
36
One way in which The Vedas the Bible and the Quran are similar is that these religious books
Support political rebellion
Encourage Strife
Provide guidelines that govern behavior
Deny the existence of a Supreme Being
37
What aspects did the early civilizations that developed along river valleys have in common?
used iron and steel for building
trade, communication, fertile soil, water
monotheism
male sufferage
38
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
Confucianism
Sumeriform
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
39
One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
Rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
Was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
Accepts the supreme authority of Pope
Is a branch of Christianity
40
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used the ziggurat form for their temples
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
Established trade routes to China
developed along river valleys and were polytheistic
41
Where did the Eastern Orthodox religion originate?
China
Israel
India
Byzantine Empire
42
The similarity between the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires is
They used gunpowder, firearms and cannons
The church was no longer influential
Economic activity declined
Art contained religious themes
43
Similarity in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Call God by the same name
believe in reincarnation
polytheistic
based on the teachings of Abraham
44
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
Farming societies developed before hunting societies
The wheel was used by all ancient societies
The earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley
All the continents were settled at about the same time
45
Which of the following terms best describes Athens and Sparta
Oligarchy
Theocracy
City state
Republic
46
Indus Valley government promoted
Slavery
Monotheism
War
The importance of water collection
47
In Japan between 1603-1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
military conquest of China
virtual isolation
extensive trade with the Americas
cultural links with Europe
48
Prior to colonization by Europeans Mali, Axum, Kush and Songhai in Africa had
All of the above
a long history of trade
advanced architecture and more
strong economic and social lives
49
Which of the following terms are best associated with the Egyptian civilization
Tigris River, summer, cuneiform
Hieroglyphics, the dynastic cycle, ziggurats
Nile River, Hieroglyphics polytheism
Mohan Dario, roadways, Indus River
50
The early civilizations of the Nile, Meso, and Yellow River valley, were most similar because they
were modern industrialized societies
monotheistic
depended on each other for trade
depended on fertile land
51
The Neolithic Revolution
Factory systems
herding was discontinued
from farming to nomadic
from nomadic to farming
52
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by being a
barrier against Chinese aggression
bridge for ideas from China
role model for industrialization
protectorate
53
Asoka achieved
no religious tolorance
hospitals, rest stops , and the spread of Buddhism
little scientific accomplishments
Spreading Judaism
54
The height of the Islamic Golden age
only expanded through war
stayed isolated
expansion through peaceful means, religious tolorance and trade
spread hinduism
55
The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
chivalry for European knights
teachings of Judaism
natural rights of the enlightenment
reincarnation
56
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
Follow a code of moral conduct
Put their own interest first
Reject government Authority
Believe in reincarnation
57
Ming and Ottoman Empires both
limited their number of provinces
originally traded with Europe
decreased their population
became isolated
58
Where did Christianity originate?
Mesopotamia
Byzantine Empire
China
Roman Empire
59
The Five Pillars are the foundation for
Islam
Judaism
Shinto
Buddhism
60
One effect of mountain ranges, rainforests and river systems have had on Latin America is/was
large amounts of farmable land
a single form of gov't
encourage cultural diffusion
limit transportation + communication systems
61
The height of the Mongol Empire is marked with?
Religious tolerance and expansion
Emphasis on individualism
total annihialtion of all
Religious uniformity
62
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Torah and the diaspora
The Quran and the code of Bushido
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
63
A multi-stepped pyramid that formed part of a Sumerian temple is known as a
Ziggurat
Zebra
Temple
Palace
64
The first written law of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Mohenjo - Daro
Narmer Palette
Code of Hammurabi
Mandate of Heaven
65
Empire that introduced the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
Rome
Greece
66
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with the religion of
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Shinto
67
Early civilizations worshiped many gods and were
polytheistic
monotheistic
68
The Ming Dynasty eventually distrusted foreigners which led to
expansionism
isolationism
democracy
poverty
69
Empress Wu from china was
Buddhist
all of the above
a Great ruler during a golden age
The only female leader China ever had
70
The governing system used by people of Athens was best known as
Democracy
Empire
Dynasty
Republic
71
Worship of the dead based on a belief that the deceased, have the ability to influence fortune
Ancestor Worship
Influenza
Christianity
Daoism
72
The Middle Ages in Western Europe were characterized by
Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
Absolute monarchies and strong central governments
The manor system and the importance of land ownership
Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
73
What document is an example of a primary source
a diary
an encyclopedia
a novel
a textbook
74
One similarity between the five pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Promote learning as a means to Salvation
Support a belief in reincarnation
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral Behavior
75
Which characteristic was common to any Golden Age?
All rulers were female
democracy
poverty and devistation
Prosperity, stability, technological advancements
76
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
A strong belief in Christianity
It's historic Reliance on foreign Nations
It's geographic isolation
A long history of democratic government
77
The Pax Romana was a period of 200 years in which Roman society...
relatively peaceful
suffered a decrease in population
declined
constantly losing Wars
78
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia called?
Tiger and Euploid
Yellow and Ming
Tigris and Euphrates
Yellow and Brown
79
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Developed along rivers
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
Establish trade routes to China
Used the ziggurat form for their temples
80
Where did Judaism originate?
The Roman Empire
Mesopotamia
China
India
81
Mansa Musa was
The richest man in the world
An African Muslim King
The leader of the Mali empire
All of the above
82
the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples
cultural diffusion on complimentary architecture
The influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered Nations
Architectural accomplishments reflecting religious beliefs
Ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
83
The Western Empire fell; the eastern part became known as the
Persian Empire
Gupta Empire
Byzantine Empire
Frankish Kingdom
84
Religous symbols are often
unimportant to most
reflective of the poitical leader
only used to promote the religion
only in christianity
85
In chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority
Polythesism
China Worship
Anthropology
Mandate of Heaven
86
In European Feudal society, an individual's social status was determined by
individual abilities
birth
education and training
marriage
87
Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography?
Religious
Form of government
Population distribution
Social class system
88
A sultan is a
Ruler in an Islamic nation/empire
leader of the Jewish religion
general in the army
dancer
89
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades
Islamic Influences dominated Europe
European belief in religion freedom
trade expanded
Europeans had lasting control in Middle East
90
Which is an accurate statement about Japan's natural resources
Japan has a fertile crescent plain suitable for growin grain
Japan has extensively used the Seas for fishing
Large coal and iron deposits are located in the mountains
reserves of petroleum are located in northern part of Japan
91
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
power was based on class relationships
equality among social classes
monotheism
direct democracy
92
Taoism stresses
Developing Harmony between humans and nature
Believing in one God
Following the Eightfold Path
Adhering to the five Confucian relationships
93
Which religion does not believe in heaven or hell
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
94
The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Law
Drama
Poetry
Economics