(2C) Which of the following represents the political view of Legalists?

Government should be rigorous & based on strict harsh laws.

(ME) All are foundations of W. Medieval Europe EXCEPT-

Greek democratic political forms.

(ME) All of the following are true about guilds in the Middle Ages Except-

Women were excluded from guild membership.

(2I) The center of the Buddhist world was-

The monastic community of monks & nuns.

(2C) Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPT-

The importance of political activity.

(2) What are the characteristics of a classical civilization?

Geo. expansion, pol. unification, cultural sophistication

(2)Classical cultures-

Survived the collapse of their empires & influenced others.

(M) To what extent did the Mongols encourage trade?

As nomads they had an interest in supporting all trade.

(ME) Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European-

Ambition to find easier routes to Asia.

(2R) Roman classic culture-

Borrowed heavily, especially from the Greek states.

(2C) Which of the following was a Confucian belief?

A good society has a hierarchy both in family & state.

(ME) The impact of the Crusades-

Brought Europeans into contact with Muslim accomplishments.

(M) If people surrendered or were subdued without resistance, the Mongols-

Exacted tribute but left the inhabitants alone.

`(IS) The issue that eventually split Muslims into Shi'a & Sunni sects involved-

Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor.

(ME) The growth of towns in Europe after the 10th Century C.E.-

Weakened the feudal system as towns were outside the system.

`(IS) Why were the practices of seclusion & veiling seen as essential to Islamic Society.

Women were believed to posses too much lust.

(M) One problem facing historians who study Mongols is-

The bias of accounts written by Mongol enemies.

(BE) In which of the following ways were the Byzantine & Chinese Bureaucracy similar?

They were open to talented commoners.

(2R) Under the Roman Republic-

Roman elites emphasized patron-client relationships.

(A) Inca & Aztec societies were similar in that both-

Acquired empires by means of military conquest.

Created distrust between Christians, Muslims & Jews.

(ME) In return for the use of their lords land, serfs-

Gave the lord a share of the harvest & perform services.

(A) Chinampas were the-

Floating islands used for agriculture.

(ME) Manoralism can best be described as-

The economic arrangement of feudalism.

(2I) Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism & Hinduism?

Nirvana was a major aspect of both Buddhism & Hinduism.

(2) Economically, classical empires & cultures-

Remained largely agricultural, but had commercial contacts.

(2C) Which statement best summarizes Confucius' educational objectives?

As a conservative, Confucius upheld tradition & culture.

(EA) Under the Shogunate of Japan-

The emperors power was largely symbolic.

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1
(ME) The most influential post-classical scholastic thinker was-
Dante Aligheri.
Aristotle.
Peter Abelard.
Thomas Aquinas.
2
(2C) Which of the following represents the political view of Legalists?
Society should be based on an understanding of relationship.
Humans are to be ruled with compassion & inclined to good.
Humans should retreat from society & seek comfort in nature.
Government should be rigorous & based on strict harsh laws.
3
(ME) All are foundations of W. Medieval Europe EXCEPT-
Christianity & the Church.
Roman institutions.
Germanic Institutions
Greek democratic political forms.
4
(ME) All of the following are true about guilds in the Middle Ages Except-
They often funded various civic projects for communities.
They were careful to help meet the needs of members.
Women were excluded from guild membership.
They helped establish the standards for commerce.
5
(1) The earliest civilizations emerged in-
Fertile River Valleys.
Islands with harbors suitable for interregional trade.
Wide grasslands.
Protected plateaus ringed by mountains.
6
(EA) On which countries did China exert the strongest influence?
Vietnam, Cambodia, India.
Burma, Japan, Korea.
Japan, Korea, Vietnam.
Pakistan, India, Japan.
7
(2C) The leading export commodity of China was-
Cotton textiles.
Rice & cinnamon.
Silk.
Iron tools & weapons.
8
(BE) Which of the following is the direct descendant of the Roman Empire?
Abbasid Empire.
Frankish Empire.
Byzantine Empire.
Ottoman Empire
9
(2I) The center of the Buddhist world was-
The monastic community of monks & nuns.
The caste system.
The ruler & the worldly realm of power.
Ritualistic sacrifice & the performing of intricate rites.
10
(2I) What was the first imperial dynasty of classical India?
Guptas.
Kushans.
Hamdanids.
Mauryans
11
(2C) Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPT-
Basic Harmony of nature.
Scorn for greed.
Importance of restraint in personal life.
The importance of political activity.
12
`(IS) During the Abbasid Caliphate, the Arabs lost their dominance in gov. & intellect to-
Turks.
Jews.
Persians.
Armenians.
13
(IN) All of these Indian groups were attracted to Islam in India & converted EXCEPT-
Brahmans, Rulers, & Soldiers.
People who lived in the Indus & Ganges River Plains.
Untouchables.
Buddhists.
14
(2) What are the characteristics of a classical civilization?
City-states, tech. advance, lack of social stratification.
Imp. government, emphasis on commercial dev., tech. advance.
Geo. expansion, pol. unification, cultural sophistication
No political unity, philosophical sophistication, no society
15
(A) The Incas & Aztecs were conquered by the-
Russians.
Spanish.
French.
Maya.
16
(2)Classical cultures-
Died out after the collapse of their political systems.
Survived the collapse of their empires & influenced others.
Were based on the beliefs of Imperial elites & rarely spread
Blended into a unified culture stretching Spain to India.
17
(EA) In Japan, Korea & Vietnam, the class that most welcomed Chinese influence was-
Scholar Gentry.
Peasants.
Buddhist monks.
The local aristocrats.
18
(M) To what extent did the Mongols encourage trade?
They only allowed others to trade.
They protected only half the silk roads.
They protected land & sea routes.
As nomads they had an interest in supporting all trade.
19
(M)Pastoral nomads from the Central Asian Steppe who threatened others included all BUT-
Bantu.
Scythians.
Huns.
Indo-Europeans.
20
(ME) Which of the following was the most important check on the power of Kings?
The Catholic Church.
Low literary groups.
Attack from outsiders.
Lack of military forces.
21
(ME) Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European-
Image of Mongol poverty.
Fear of Mongol contact.
Isolationist mentality.
Ambition to find easier routes to Asia.
22
(2R) Roman classic culture-
Developed in relative isolation.
Borrowed heavily, especially from the Greek states.
Owed it's diversity to trade with China.
Influenced heavily the cultures of Africa & Southwest Asia.
23
(2C) Which of the following was a Confucian belief?
Merchants must be valued for their money-making skills.
A good society has a hierarchy both in family & state.
Change should be encouraged & modeled by the Emperor.
Governments mustn't interfere with individuals.
24
(IS) The office of the political & religious successor of Muhammad was called-
Dhow.
Vizier.
Karbala.
Caliph.
25
(ME) The impact of the Crusades-
Had little effect on the military capability of Europeans.
Brought Europeans into contact with Muslim accomplishments.
Disrupted the Muslim World.
Led to the collapse of the Abbasid caliphate.
26
(ME) Charlemagne is most important because of his-
Visit to Rome in 800.
Conquest of the Saxons.
Carolingian Renaissance)
Support of his family at Aachen.
27
(M) The Mongols were skilled in _____ but not in _____.
Nation Building; Cultural Borrowing.
Archery; Horsemanship.
Administration; Warfare.
Warfare; Nation Building.
28
(M) If people surrendered or were subdued without resistance, the Mongols-
Exacted tribute but left the inhabitants alone.
Settled Mongols among the sedentary peoples.
Destroyed the towns & resettled the people.
Sold only the men into slavery.
29
`(IS) The issue that eventually split Muslims into Shi'a & Sunni sects involved-
Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor.
Toleration or persecution of Christians & Jews.
Conversion of non-Arabs to Islam.
The morality of the Holy War against enemies of the faith.
30
(ME) The growth of towns in Europe after the 10th Century C.E.-
Weakened the feudal system as towns were outside the system.
Was due largely to support from the Church.
Was greater than similar developments in China.
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
31
`(IS) Why were the practices of seclusion & veiling seen as essential to Islamic Society.
Veiling allowed women to hide their identities.
Veiling discouraged contact between women.
Women were believed to posses too much lust.
Veiling halted the practice of concubinage.
32
(M) One problem facing historians who study Mongols is-
Unwillingness of Mongols to trust outsiders.
Inability to translate Mongolian.
Lack of primary sources.
The bias of accounts written by Mongol enemies.
33
(ME) The legacy of the Vikings was most notable in-
The Iberian Peninsula.
Finland.
France.
Italy.
34
(BE) In which of the following ways were the Byzantine & Chinese Bureaucracy similar?
There was no linkage of the bureaucracy to local admin.
They were open to talented commoners.
There was an extensive state exam system.
Emperors played little role.
35
(2R) Under the Roman Republic-
The small independent farmer dominated to assemblies.
Roman elites emphasized patron-client relationships.
Written law had little significance.
Aristocrats warred constantly with each other.
36
(A) Inca & Aztec societies were similar in that both-
Acquired empires by means of military conquest.
Depended entirely on oral record keeping.
Independently developed iron technology.
Developed from Mayan civilization.
37
(ME) The Crusades-
Successfully captured & retained the Holy Land.
Unified W. Europe & Byzantium.
Created distrust between Christians, Muslims & Jews.
Unified Europe.
38
(2I) What religion is defined by the 8 fold path, the 4 noble truths, & reincarnation?
Shinto.
Janism.
Hinduism.
Buddhism.
39
(ME) In return for the use of their lords land, serfs-
Paid money for rent.
Served half the year as knights.
Were expected to give wages to the Church & their lords.
Gave the lord a share of the harvest & perform services.
40
(A) Chinampas were the-
Aztec clan groups.
Specialized merchant class.
Aztec nobility.
Floating islands used for agriculture.
41
(BE) The Byzantine ruler who attempted to reconquer lost western territories was-
Alexius Comentus.
Justinian.
Sophia Paleologus.
Diocletian.
42
(ME) Manoralism can best be described as-
The place where monks live & work.
The economic arrangement of feudalism.
The extensive training system of knights.
The system whereby kings retain their vassals.
43
(2I) Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism & Hinduism?
Buddhism made use of formal rituals, but hinduism did not.
Caste system was most identified with Buddhism.
Nirvana was a major aspect of both Buddhism & Hinduism.
Neither religion placed importance on release from rebirth.
44
`(IS) All of these influenced Islam's origins EXCEPT-
The harsh environment of a desert.
Clan identity & rivalries.
Greco-Roman culture.
Bedouin culture.
45
(2) Economically, classical empires & cultures-
Developed advanced labor-saving technologies.
Relied exclusively on slave labor.
Limited their trans-regional contacts.
Remained largely agricultural, but had commercial contacts.
46
(2C) Which statement best summarizes Confucius' educational objectives?
Confucius encouraged his students to challenge the classics.
He only taught a few who would disseminate his teachings.
He was a radical who incited his students toward rebellion.
As a conservative, Confucius upheld tradition & culture.
47
`(IS) All of the following are among the 5 pillars of Islam EXCEPT-
Give alms to the poor.
Jihad.
Fast during Ramadan.
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.
48
(2C) Who was the first emperor of China, the man who ended the Warring States?
K'ung Fu-Tzu.
Wang Mang.
Qin Shihuangdi.
Liu Bang.
49
(EA) Under the Shogunate of Japan-
The Shoguns were teh religious priests.
Power rested with Buddhist monks.
Real power rested with the emperor.
The emperors power was largely symbolic.
50
(AF) Which of the following was one of the major trade cities of Mali?
Benin.
Cairo
Great Zimbabwe.
Timbuktu.
51
(IN) Trade on the Indian Ocean was-
Decentralized & cooperative.
Plagued by warfare.
Run by imperial decree.
Never very important to the economy of the area.
52
`(IS) The Seljuks-
Settled in the lands of modern Turkey.
Were unable to stop the Crusades or Christian Jerusalem.
Favored the Shia sect & became its protector.
Conquered the Abbasid Caliphate & Byzantine Empire.
53
(2C) Which of the following most accurately describes Confucius?
An active administrator & advisor.
A social philosopher obsessed with order & harmony.
Emperor.
A religious teacher similar to the Jewish Prophets.
54
`(IS) During the Abbasid period, the use of slaves-
Expanded as male & female slaves were valued.
Began to gradually die out.
Was confined to the royal court.
Was legally curtailed by Muslim Courts.
55
(ME) The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe-
Began with feudal kings in control & ended with the Church.
Was an era of Mediterranean cultural domination.
Began with the fall of Rome & ends with fall of feudalism.
Was a period of isolation & stagnation for European society.
56
(EA) Geography, environment, & movement in Vietnam-
Have made it difficult to ignore China's influence.
Have increasingly isolated Vietnam.
Successfully fostered the growth of a uniform culture.
Divided the nation into two cultural divisions.
57
`(IS) What was Muhammad's teachings with respect to other monotheistic religions?
Muhammad accepted validity of other revelations.
Muhammad stressed that only his revilations had merit.
Muhammad didn't accept earlier revelations.
Muhammad taught monotheism was compatible with polytheism.
58
(C) The invention of explosive powder (gunpowder) in China-
Allowed the Song to defeat the northern nomads.
Was borrowed by the Chinese from the nomads.
Had little initial impact on warfare.
Led to the Arab conquest of China.
59
(2C) The Qin dynasty differed from the Zhou in that-
It practiced Confucianism.
It was more centralized.
It was defeated by invading Huns.
It lasted longer.
60
(IS) All of the following statements are true of slavery in the Islamic World EXCEPT-
It was based on ethnicity.
The Sahara gold trade increased the need for slaves.
Slavery wasn't dependent on plantation economies.
Slaves fulfilled many functions.
61
(ME) The Battle of Tours in 732 represents-
The battle preceding the collapse of Constantinople.
The successful battle by Mali for Western Africa.
The furthest advance of Islam into Europe.
The loss by the Abbasid to the Mongols.
62
(ME) to circumvent the power of feudal lords, national monarchs used all of these tools EXCEPT
Confiscation of church lands.
Alliances with the middle classes.
Taxes on towns.
Professional armies.
63
(BE) All of the following were characteristics borrowed by Kiev from Byzantium EXCEPT-
A large & highly trained bureaucracy.
Art & architecture.
Having the church dependent on the state.
The Orthodox Church.
64
`(IS) Women's roles _____ upon the creation of the Islamic Empires.
Experienced no change.
Gradually strengthened.
Had minor changes.
Slowly weakened.
65
(2C) Which of the following is a key philosophical & religious element of Daoism?
Unquestioning obedience to the ruler.
Respect for one's ancestors as critical to behavior.
Belief in the Mandate of Heaven.
Emphasis on harmony between man & nature.
66
(2) Classical Civilizations began with invasions & ended with-
Dislocations caused by invasions & internal decay.
The introduction of new religious forms.
The disappearance of the last nomadic societies.
A return to smaller, regional states.
67
(EA) The key link for the conduit of Chinese culture to Japan & Korea was-
Migration.
Buddhism.
Commercial contacts.
Diplomatic missions.
68
`(IS)The first flowering of Islamic civilization-
Borrowed exclusively from the Chinese.
Was intolerant towards older civilizations & their learning.
Grew largely out of indigenous Arabia & Bedouin traditions.
Borrowed heavily from classical civilizations.
69
(2G) The LEAST likely form of government in Grek City-States was-
Monarchies.
Democracy.
Theocracy.
Oligarchies.
70
(2C) The Mandate of Heaven governed the relationship between the ruler & ruled in-
China.
Ghana.
France.
Japan.
71
(2R) The Roman policy toward its conquered subjects is called 'generous' because-
It didn't use the Greek hostage & deportation tactics.
They didn't require taxes or loyalty from conquered people.
It allowed them to vote in assemblies & depose dictators.
It allowed them to maintain their culture, & gave rights.
72
(BE) The name given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was-
Roman Catholicism.
Orthodox Christianity.
Nestorianism.
Zoroastrianism.
73
(BE) The Byzantine's greatest contribution to post-classical civilization was-
Protect E. Europe from Muslims.
Economic stability & trade.
The defeat of the Arabs.
Christian traditions in art & architecture.
74
(A) Religious practices of the Incas included all of these attributes EXCEPT-
Ancestor Worship.
Sun Worship.
Monotheism.
Animism.
75
(ME) Serfs differed from slaves in that-
Serfs couldn't be bought or sold while slaves were property.
Serfs could serve in the military, while slaves couldn't.
Serfs were Europeans while Slaves were Muslims.
Serfs were artisans while slaves were agricultural.
76
(ME) The three field system was-
An agricultural method.
The traditional contest of knights.
The political relationship between lord & serf.
The way inheritance was divided.
77
(2G) Geography influenced Greek development because-
Rivers formed natural avenues for trade & communication.
Each valley & island developed its own political traditions.
Large states formed easily around rich rivers.
Greece is rich in natural resources & little trade.
78
(C) How did the founder of the Ming dynasty in China reorganize society?
The dynasty enacted new policies to favor the poor.
He subjected to poor to high taxes, and no tax for rich.
The emperor granted land to his bureaucracy.
The emperor continued the practice of slavery.
79
(1M) One of the main innovative ideas in Hammurabi's Law Code was that-
A consistent set of regulations should govern society.
The lower classes were to have special privileges.
The ruler's will is to be followed at all costs.
The upper classes are to have the most rights.
80
`(IS) The Abbasids' moved the political center of their empire to-
Damascus.
Jerusalem.
Jerusalem.
Baghdad.
81
(2I) How did the Guptan's compare in terms of political organization to the Mauryan's?
Gupta's had linked city states, unlike the Mauryan republic.
The Guptans were larger than the Mauryan & more centralized.
The Gupta emperors had much more prof. bureaucracy.
Their domains weren't as large, nor use centralized control.
82
(EA)The Samurai Code-
Gave the Emperor as much power as a Shogun.
Generated a fierce independence from any lord or master.
Urged warriors to take prisoners when possible.
Was known as Bushido.
83
(ME) During the Middle Ages, effective political & military power was-
Local in nature with regional aristocrats.
Furnished by mercenary armies.
The domain of the national monarch.
Wielded by the Catholic Church.
84
(2G) In comparison to the Hindus, Persians & Chinese, religiously the Greeks-
Never developed a major religion.
Avoided portraying gods with human characteristics.
Developed a compassionate system similar to Buddhism.
Most resembled to Hinduism's polytheism.
85
(AF) After the arrival of Islam, societies in W. Africa-
Became largely patrilineal.
Abandoned the tradition of polygamy.
Continued to recognize traditions granting women rights.
Implemented Islamic law regarding secluding women.
86
(IS) Which statement concerning the ethical system of early Islam is NOT correct?
The teachings of the Prophet were not made into body of law.
A tax for charity was obligatory.
Islam stressed responsibility of the wealthy & care for weak
Islam stressed the dignity of all believers of the faith.
87
(1I) Most of our information about the early Aryans comes from the-
Vedas.
Rajas.
Upanishads.
Dasas.
88
(ME) Which of the following actions had a long-term effect between E. & W. Europe?
Invasion of Spain by Moors.
The permanence of feudalism.
The acceptance of Orthodox Church in Kiev.
The crowning of Charlemagne.
89
(ME) During much of the Middle Ages, the literate population-
Was confined to the clergy & monasteries.
Generally lived in the cities around the universities.
Tended to be merchants rich enough to afford an education.
Included the rulers & aristocracy.
90
(ME) The heart of the feudal system of governing was a bond between-
Independent states & an international org.
Individual persons.
Independent states & a joint confederation.
Citizen & state.
91
`(During the Abbasid empire, Caliphs-
Exercised strong control over their distant provinces.
Avoided the use of mercenaries.
Supported the spread of Shia doctrine & the Suffi's.
Were increasingly isolated by advisors.
92
(2) During classical civilizations, cultures-
Avoided innovations, preferring to rely on traditions.
Integrated large regions & diverse cultures.
Remained locally based & influenced.
Developed increasing rights for women.
93
(2R) The great expansion of commerce in the mediterranean region around 100CE is explained by-
Introduction of money to replace barter.
Maintenance of peace & elimination of pirates.
Popularity of Roman luxury items & manufactured goods.
Invention of the rudder & compass.
94
(ME) In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, which-
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
Confirmed the control of the church by the monarchy.
Guaranteed the ultimate power of the Pope in England.
Affirmed that monarchs are subject to established law.
95
(1NR) What was the major feature of the Neolithic Revolution in the Middle East?
A decline in the total population of the area.
An increase in the amount of forested land.
The establishment of sedentary village communities.
The spread of a migratory way of life.

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1
(ME) The most influential post-classical scholastic thinker was-
Dante Aligheri.
Aristotle.
Peter Abelard.
Thomas Aquinas.
2
(2C) Which of the following represents the political view of Legalists?
Society should be based on an understanding of relationship.
Humans are to be ruled with compassion & inclined to good.
Humans should retreat from society & seek comfort in nature.
Government should be rigorous & based on strict harsh laws.
3
(ME) All are foundations of W. Medieval Europe EXCEPT-
Christianity & the Church.
Roman institutions.
Germanic Institutions
Greek democratic political forms.
4
(ME) All of the following are true about guilds in the Middle Ages Except-
They often funded various civic projects for communities.
They were careful to help meet the needs of members.
Women were excluded from guild membership.
They helped establish the standards for commerce.
5
(1) The earliest civilizations emerged in-
Fertile River Valleys.
Islands with harbors suitable for interregional trade.
Wide grasslands.
Protected plateaus ringed by mountains.
6
(EA) On which countries did China exert the strongest influence?
Vietnam, Cambodia, India.
Burma, Japan, Korea.
Japan, Korea, Vietnam.
Pakistan, India, Japan.
7
(2C) The leading export commodity of China was-
Cotton textiles.
Rice & cinnamon.
Silk.
Iron tools & weapons.
8
(BE) Which of the following is the direct descendant of the Roman Empire?
Abbasid Empire.
Frankish Empire.
Byzantine Empire.
Ottoman Empire
9
(2I) The center of the Buddhist world was-
The monastic community of monks & nuns.
The caste system.
The ruler & the worldly realm of power.
Ritualistic sacrifice & the performing of intricate rites.
10
(2I) What was the first imperial dynasty of classical India?
Guptas.
Kushans.
Hamdanids.
Mauryans
11
(2C) Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPT-
Basic Harmony of nature.
Scorn for greed.
Importance of restraint in personal life.
The importance of political activity.
12
`(IS) During the Abbasid Caliphate, the Arabs lost their dominance in gov. & intellect to-
Turks.
Jews.
Persians.
Armenians.
13
(IN) All of these Indian groups were attracted to Islam in India & converted EXCEPT-
Brahmans, Rulers, & Soldiers.
People who lived in the Indus & Ganges River Plains.
Untouchables.
Buddhists.
14
(2) What are the characteristics of a classical civilization?
City-states, tech. advance, lack of social stratification.
Imp. government, emphasis on commercial dev., tech. advance.
Geo. expansion, pol. unification, cultural sophistication
No political unity, philosophical sophistication, no society
15
(A) The Incas & Aztecs were conquered by the-
Russians.
Spanish.
French.
Maya.
16
(2)Classical cultures-
Died out after the collapse of their political systems.
Survived the collapse of their empires & influenced others.
Were based on the beliefs of Imperial elites & rarely spread
Blended into a unified culture stretching Spain to India.
17
(EA) In Japan, Korea & Vietnam, the class that most welcomed Chinese influence was-
Scholar Gentry.
Peasants.
Buddhist monks.
The local aristocrats.
18
(M) To what extent did the Mongols encourage trade?
They only allowed others to trade.
They protected only half the silk roads.
They protected land & sea routes.
As nomads they had an interest in supporting all trade.
19
(M)Pastoral nomads from the Central Asian Steppe who threatened others included all BUT-
Bantu.
Scythians.
Huns.
Indo-Europeans.
20
(ME) Which of the following was the most important check on the power of Kings?
The Catholic Church.
Low literary groups.
Attack from outsiders.
Lack of military forces.
21
(ME) Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European-
Image of Mongol poverty.
Fear of Mongol contact.
Isolationist mentality.
Ambition to find easier routes to Asia.
22
(2R) Roman classic culture-
Developed in relative isolation.
Borrowed heavily, especially from the Greek states.
Owed it's diversity to trade with China.
Influenced heavily the cultures of Africa & Southwest Asia.
23
(2C) Which of the following was a Confucian belief?
Merchants must be valued for their money-making skills.
A good society has a hierarchy both in family & state.
Change should be encouraged & modeled by the Emperor.
Governments mustn't interfere with individuals.
24
(IS) The office of the political & religious successor of Muhammad was called-
Dhow.
Vizier.
Karbala.
Caliph.
25
(ME) The impact of the Crusades-
Had little effect on the military capability of Europeans.
Brought Europeans into contact with Muslim accomplishments.
Disrupted the Muslim World.
Led to the collapse of the Abbasid caliphate.
26
(ME) Charlemagne is most important because of his-
Visit to Rome in 800.
Conquest of the Saxons.
Carolingian Renaissance)
Support of his family at Aachen.
27
(M) The Mongols were skilled in _____ but not in _____.
Nation Building; Cultural Borrowing.
Archery; Horsemanship.
Administration; Warfare.
Warfare; Nation Building.
28
(M) If people surrendered or were subdued without resistance, the Mongols-
Exacted tribute but left the inhabitants alone.
Settled Mongols among the sedentary peoples.
Destroyed the towns & resettled the people.
Sold only the men into slavery.
29
`(IS) The issue that eventually split Muslims into Shi'a & Sunni sects involved-
Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor.
Toleration or persecution of Christians & Jews.
Conversion of non-Arabs to Islam.
The morality of the Holy War against enemies of the faith.
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(ME) The growth of towns in Europe after the 10th Century C.E.-
Weakened the feudal system as towns were outside the system.
Was due largely to support from the Church.
Was greater than similar developments in China.
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
31
`(IS) Why were the practices of seclusion & veiling seen as essential to Islamic Society.
Veiling allowed women to hide their identities.
Veiling discouraged contact between women.
Women were believed to posses too much lust.
Veiling halted the practice of concubinage.
32
(M) One problem facing historians who study Mongols is-
Unwillingness of Mongols to trust outsiders.
Inability to translate Mongolian.
Lack of primary sources.
The bias of accounts written by Mongol enemies.
33
(ME) The legacy of the Vikings was most notable in-
The Iberian Peninsula.
Finland.
France.
Italy.
34
(BE) In which of the following ways were the Byzantine & Chinese Bureaucracy similar?
There was no linkage of the bureaucracy to local admin.
They were open to talented commoners.
There was an extensive state exam system.
Emperors played little role.
35
(2R) Under the Roman Republic-
The small independent farmer dominated to assemblies.
Roman elites emphasized patron-client relationships.
Written law had little significance.
Aristocrats warred constantly with each other.
36
(A) Inca & Aztec societies were similar in that both-
Acquired empires by means of military conquest.
Depended entirely on oral record keeping.
Independently developed iron technology.
Developed from Mayan civilization.
37
(ME) The Crusades-
Successfully captured & retained the Holy Land.
Unified W. Europe & Byzantium.
Created distrust between Christians, Muslims & Jews.
Unified Europe.
38
(2I) What religion is defined by the 8 fold path, the 4 noble truths, & reincarnation?
Shinto.
Janism.
Hinduism.
Buddhism.
39
(ME) In return for the use of their lords land, serfs-
Paid money for rent.
Served half the year as knights.
Were expected to give wages to the Church & their lords.
Gave the lord a share of the harvest & perform services.
40
(A) Chinampas were the-
Aztec clan groups.
Specialized merchant class.
Aztec nobility.
Floating islands used for agriculture.
41
(BE) The Byzantine ruler who attempted to reconquer lost western territories was-
Alexius Comentus.
Justinian.
Sophia Paleologus.
Diocletian.
42
(ME) Manoralism can best be described as-
The place where monks live & work.
The economic arrangement of feudalism.
The extensive training system of knights.
The system whereby kings retain their vassals.
43
(2I) Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism & Hinduism?
Buddhism made use of formal rituals, but hinduism did not.
Caste system was most identified with Buddhism.
Nirvana was a major aspect of both Buddhism & Hinduism.
Neither religion placed importance on release from rebirth.
44
`(IS) All of these influenced Islam's origins EXCEPT-
The harsh environment of a desert.
Clan identity & rivalries.
Greco-Roman culture.
Bedouin culture.
45
(2) Economically, classical empires & cultures-
Developed advanced labor-saving technologies.
Relied exclusively on slave labor.
Limited their trans-regional contacts.
Remained largely agricultural, but had commercial contacts.
46
(2C) Which statement best summarizes Confucius' educational objectives?
Confucius encouraged his students to challenge the classics.
He only taught a few who would disseminate his teachings.
He was a radical who incited his students toward rebellion.
As a conservative, Confucius upheld tradition & culture.
47
`(IS) All of the following are among the 5 pillars of Islam EXCEPT-
Give alms to the poor.
Jihad.
Fast during Ramadan.
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.
48
(2C) Who was the first emperor of China, the man who ended the Warring States?
K'ung Fu-Tzu.
Wang Mang.
Qin Shihuangdi.
Liu Bang.
49
(EA) Under the Shogunate of Japan-
The Shoguns were teh religious priests.
Power rested with Buddhist monks.
Real power rested with the emperor.
The emperors power was largely symbolic.
50
(AF) Which of the following was one of the major trade cities of Mali?
Benin.
Cairo
Great Zimbabwe.
Timbuktu.
51
(IN) Trade on the Indian Ocean was-
Decentralized & cooperative.
Plagued by warfare.
Run by imperial decree.
Never very important to the economy of the area.
52
`(IS) The Seljuks-
Settled in the lands of modern Turkey.
Were unable to stop the Crusades or Christian Jerusalem.
Favored the Shia sect & became its protector.
Conquered the Abbasid Caliphate & Byzantine Empire.
53
(2C) Which of the following most accurately describes Confucius?
An active administrator & advisor.
A social philosopher obsessed with order & harmony.
Emperor.
A religious teacher similar to the Jewish Prophets.
54
`(IS) During the Abbasid period, the use of slaves-
Expanded as male & female slaves were valued.
Began to gradually die out.
Was confined to the royal court.
Was legally curtailed by Muslim Courts.
55
(ME) The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe-
Began with feudal kings in control & ended with the Church.
Was an era of Mediterranean cultural domination.
Began with the fall of Rome & ends with fall of feudalism.
Was a period of isolation & stagnation for European society.
56
(EA) Geography, environment, & movement in Vietnam-
Have made it difficult to ignore China's influence.
Have increasingly isolated Vietnam.
Successfully fostered the growth of a uniform culture.
Divided the nation into two cultural divisions.
57
`(IS) What was Muhammad's teachings with respect to other monotheistic religions?
Muhammad accepted validity of other revelations.
Muhammad stressed that only his revilations had merit.
Muhammad didn't accept earlier revelations.
Muhammad taught monotheism was compatible with polytheism.
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(C) The invention of explosive powder (gunpowder) in China-
Allowed the Song to defeat the northern nomads.
Was borrowed by the Chinese from the nomads.
Had little initial impact on warfare.
Led to the Arab conquest of China.
59
(2C) The Qin dynasty differed from the Zhou in that-
It practiced Confucianism.
It was more centralized.
It was defeated by invading Huns.
It lasted longer.
60
(IS) All of the following statements are true of slavery in the Islamic World EXCEPT-
It was based on ethnicity.
The Sahara gold trade increased the need for slaves.
Slavery wasn't dependent on plantation economies.
Slaves fulfilled many functions.
61
(ME) The Battle of Tours in 732 represents-
The battle preceding the collapse of Constantinople.
The successful battle by Mali for Western Africa.
The furthest advance of Islam into Europe.
The loss by the Abbasid to the Mongols.
62
(ME) to circumvent the power of feudal lords, national monarchs used all of these tools EXCEPT
Confiscation of church lands.
Alliances with the middle classes.
Taxes on towns.
Professional armies.
63
(BE) All of the following were characteristics borrowed by Kiev from Byzantium EXCEPT-
A large & highly trained bureaucracy.
Art & architecture.
Having the church dependent on the state.
The Orthodox Church.
64
`(IS) Women's roles _____ upon the creation of the Islamic Empires.
Experienced no change.
Gradually strengthened.
Had minor changes.
Slowly weakened.
65
(2C) Which of the following is a key philosophical & religious element of Daoism?
Unquestioning obedience to the ruler.
Respect for one's ancestors as critical to behavior.
Belief in the Mandate of Heaven.
Emphasis on harmony between man & nature.
66
(2) Classical Civilizations began with invasions & ended with-
Dislocations caused by invasions & internal decay.
The introduction of new religious forms.
The disappearance of the last nomadic societies.
A return to smaller, regional states.
67
(EA) The key link for the conduit of Chinese culture to Japan & Korea was-
Migration.
Buddhism.
Commercial contacts.
Diplomatic missions.
68
`(IS)The first flowering of Islamic civilization-
Borrowed exclusively from the Chinese.
Was intolerant towards older civilizations & their learning.
Grew largely out of indigenous Arabia & Bedouin traditions.
Borrowed heavily from classical civilizations.
69
(2G) The LEAST likely form of government in Grek City-States was-
Monarchies.
Democracy.
Theocracy.
Oligarchies.
70
(2C) The Mandate of Heaven governed the relationship between the ruler & ruled in-
China.
Ghana.
France.
Japan.
71
(2R) The Roman policy toward its conquered subjects is called 'generous' because-
It didn't use the Greek hostage & deportation tactics.
They didn't require taxes or loyalty from conquered people.
It allowed them to vote in assemblies & depose dictators.
It allowed them to maintain their culture, & gave rights.
72
(BE) The name given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was-
Roman Catholicism.
Orthodox Christianity.
Nestorianism.
Zoroastrianism.
73
(BE) The Byzantine's greatest contribution to post-classical civilization was-
Protect E. Europe from Muslims.
Economic stability & trade.
The defeat of the Arabs.
Christian traditions in art & architecture.
74
(A) Religious practices of the Incas included all of these attributes EXCEPT-
Ancestor Worship.
Sun Worship.
Monotheism.
Animism.
75
(ME) Serfs differed from slaves in that-
Serfs couldn't be bought or sold while slaves were property.
Serfs could serve in the military, while slaves couldn't.
Serfs were Europeans while Slaves were Muslims.
Serfs were artisans while slaves were agricultural.
76
(ME) The three field system was-
An agricultural method.
The traditional contest of knights.
The political relationship between lord & serf.
The way inheritance was divided.
77
(2G) Geography influenced Greek development because-
Rivers formed natural avenues for trade & communication.
Each valley & island developed its own political traditions.
Large states formed easily around rich rivers.
Greece is rich in natural resources & little trade.
78
(C) How did the founder of the Ming dynasty in China reorganize society?
The dynasty enacted new policies to favor the poor.
He subjected to poor to high taxes, and no tax for rich.
The emperor granted land to his bureaucracy.
The emperor continued the practice of slavery.
79
(1M) One of the main innovative ideas in Hammurabi's Law Code was that-
A consistent set of regulations should govern society.
The lower classes were to have special privileges.
The ruler's will is to be followed at all costs.
The upper classes are to have the most rights.
80
`(IS) The Abbasids' moved the political center of their empire to-
Damascus.
Jerusalem.
Jerusalem.
Baghdad.
81
(2I) How did the Guptan's compare in terms of political organization to the Mauryan's?
Gupta's had linked city states, unlike the Mauryan republic.
The Guptans were larger than the Mauryan & more centralized.
The Gupta emperors had much more prof. bureaucracy.
Their domains weren't as large, nor use centralized control.
82
(EA)The Samurai Code-
Gave the Emperor as much power as a Shogun.
Generated a fierce independence from any lord or master.
Urged warriors to take prisoners when possible.
Was known as Bushido.
83
(ME) During the Middle Ages, effective political & military power was-
Local in nature with regional aristocrats.
Furnished by mercenary armies.
The domain of the national monarch.
Wielded by the Catholic Church.
84
(2G) In comparison to the Hindus, Persians & Chinese, religiously the Greeks-
Never developed a major religion.
Avoided portraying gods with human characteristics.
Developed a compassionate system similar to Buddhism.
Most resembled to Hinduism's polytheism.
85
(AF) After the arrival of Islam, societies in W. Africa-
Became largely patrilineal.
Abandoned the tradition of polygamy.
Continued to recognize traditions granting women rights.
Implemented Islamic law regarding secluding women.
86
(IS) Which statement concerning the ethical system of early Islam is NOT correct?
The teachings of the Prophet were not made into body of law.
A tax for charity was obligatory.
Islam stressed responsibility of the wealthy & care for weak
Islam stressed the dignity of all believers of the faith.
87
(1I) Most of our information about the early Aryans comes from the-
Vedas.
Rajas.
Upanishads.
Dasas.
88
(ME) Which of the following actions had a long-term effect between E. & W. Europe?
Invasion of Spain by Moors.
The permanence of feudalism.
The acceptance of Orthodox Church in Kiev.
The crowning of Charlemagne.
89
(ME) During much of the Middle Ages, the literate population-
Was confined to the clergy & monasteries.
Generally lived in the cities around the universities.
Tended to be merchants rich enough to afford an education.
Included the rulers & aristocracy.
90
(ME) The heart of the feudal system of governing was a bond between-
Independent states & an international org.
Individual persons.
Independent states & a joint confederation.
Citizen & state.
91
`(During the Abbasid empire, Caliphs-
Exercised strong control over their distant provinces.
Avoided the use of mercenaries.
Supported the spread of Shia doctrine & the Suffi's.
Were increasingly isolated by advisors.
92
(2) During classical civilizations, cultures-
Avoided innovations, preferring to rely on traditions.
Integrated large regions & diverse cultures.
Remained locally based & influenced.
Developed increasing rights for women.
93
(2R) The great expansion of commerce in the mediterranean region around 100CE is explained by-
Introduction of money to replace barter.
Maintenance of peace & elimination of pirates.
Popularity of Roman luxury items & manufactured goods.
Invention of the rudder & compass.
94
(ME) In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, which-
Failed to stimulate new trade or commercial opportunities.
Confirmed the control of the church by the monarchy.
Guaranteed the ultimate power of the Pope in England.
Affirmed that monarchs are subject to established law.
95
(1NR) What was the major feature of the Neolithic Revolution in the Middle East?
A decline in the total population of the area.
An increase in the amount of forested land.
The establishment of sedentary village communities.
The spread of a migratory way of life.