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9th Grade Final Review 1
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1
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists.
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture.
Muslims were the best early mathematicians.
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art.
2
Which conclusion about trade is best supported by the information on this map?
Cairo and Mecca were trading partners.
The Sahara Desert prevented trade.
Timbuktu was a center of trade in West Africa.
West African gold & salt were traded along the Zaire River.
3
What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?
emphasis on harmony with nature
reliance on the teachings of the Vedas
monotheistic belief systems
belief in the idea of nirvana
4
One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books
provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers
support political rebellions to overthrow the governments
encourage strife between segments of believers
deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe
5
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
papal supremacy
6
In Japan, the martial arts, tea ceremony, and flower arranging best reflect the influences of
capitalism
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism
Buddhism and Shintoism
7
This man was the founder of Christianity. He is the focus of the New Testament in the Bible.
Mohammad
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
8
A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades (1096–1291) was to
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
strengthen English dominance in the Arabworld
unite warring Arab peoples
establish Christianity in western Europe
9
Jewish religions and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
the Torah and the Diaspora
the Koran and the code of bushido
the New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
10
Which statement about the trip taken by Emperor Mansa Musa is accurate?
Mansa Musa traveled to Fez on his way to Mecca.
Mansa Musa used the Mediterranean Sea to reach Mecca.
The trip extended beyond North African trade routes.
The route primarily followed major rivers.
11
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status
The soul can be reincarnated.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
People should pray five times a day.
12
The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by
an advance of Muslim culture
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Christian unity throughout the region
great intellectual and artistic creativity
13
Which was the basis for most of the wealth & power of the African empires of Ghana and Mali?
working in bronze and brass
hunting and gathering
trading in salt and gold
farming and cattle ranching
14
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
Mountains led to the creation of independent city-states
Abundant natural resources encouraged self sufficiency.
15
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
establishment of parliamentary democracy inBritain
fall of the Ottoman Empire
end of religious unity in Europe
16
The Han dynasty & the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
created classless societies
established free-market economies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
17
Which social scientists are best known for studying the physical artifacts of a culture?
sociologists
geographers
archaeologists
economists
18
Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?
Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa
China, Russia, and Iran
Spain, France, and Egypt
Japan, India, and eastern Europe
19
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
animism
Confucianism
Judaism
Shinto
20
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
traditional economy
market economy
command economy
mixed economy
21
One way in which the Five Relationships,Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar is
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
promote polytheism
22
Hammurabi’s code of laws & Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that
worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire
equality of people is the most important goal of government
an informed citizenry will help maintain peace & prosperity
harsh punishment for crimes lead to a more orderly society
23
Which is most characteristic of a society having a caste system?
slow rate of population growth
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
limited opportunities for social mobility
lack of strong cultural traditions
24
The Five Pillars of Faith, Ten Commandments, and Eight fold Path are similar in that they
serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
were set forth by the founders of that religion
indicate ways to achieve salvation
if followed will give the follower a very easy life to live
25
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic religions
b. have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
26
Which has been one effect of the traditional caste system in India?
Created an environment of social mobility
it modernized fast
a sense of identity
it was used to conquer much of Europe
27
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
worshiping Allah as the one true god
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up selfish desire
28
Which best describes a major characteristic of Islam?
Islam lost its influence on the daily lives of followers
Separation of church & state is a fundamntl belief of Islam
Islam is composed of sects which sometimes disagree
A major goal is the adaptation of Western cultural ideas
29
What is this?
the Kaaba
ramadan
Mekkah
Mecca
30
In traditional China, which philosophy had the most influence on the development of order?
Taoism
Maoism
Confucianism
Legalism
31
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
maintaining the caste system
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
self-determination and democracy
competition and financial success
32
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
scholarship
economic undertakings
politics
family life
33
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
nomadic lifestyles
democratic governments
written forms of communication
monotheistic belief systems
34
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of river valley civilizations?
high mountains
vast deserts
fertile soils
smooth coastlines
35
One way in which the Five Relationships,Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar is
promote polytheism
describe secularism
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
36
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a novel on the Age of Discovery
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
an encyclopedia article on Songhai culture
a textbook on Latin American history
37
Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by
fostering the growth of religion
providing social stability
encouraging formal education
eliminating warfare
38
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
practicing nonviolence & giving up worldly desires
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
competition & financial success
self-determination
39
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
papal supremacy
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
40
Opinion and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of
turning points
points of view
human rights
plagiarism
41
The 8fold Path, the 4 Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion
Islam
Jainism
Buddhism
Shinto
42
China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their
contacts through trade
shared river systems
unification under Mongol rule
clashes with Russian imperialists
43
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path,and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
establish distinctions between social classes
provide followers with a guide for living
provide regulations for government workers
establish systems of justice
44
A belief of animism is that
holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects
meditation leads followers to nirvana
after death the soul is reborn in another human form
45
This man created Buddhism and discovered that desire was the reason for suffering.
Jesus
Zoraster
Siddhartha Gautama
Mohammad
46
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the printing press
a republican form of government
the concept of zero
the process of making silk