Which best describes Songhai under Askia Muhammad?

a powerful trading empire, stretched from the Atlantic Ocean across much of West Africa

Why did the Persian emperor Darius invade Greece?

Athenians had helped Ionian cities when they revolted against the Persians

Which method was used by early empire builders to gain and maintain power?

appointing governors and officials

Which allowed Akbar to govern the many people of the Mughal Empire?

religious tolerance and inclusion

Which does not describe all three kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

they built large cities in the West African rain forest

How were the Mauryan and Gupta empires similar?

both treated other religions with tolerance

What was the most significant effect of the Peloponnesian War?

Athens lost its empire and influence as a model of democracy

Which was not a key achievement of the Ming Dynasty?

the expansion of China's borders

What did Julius Caesar do that hastened Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire?

he crossed the Rubicon and defeated his enemies

Which describes accomplishments of the Persian Empire?

using governors and an infrastructure to maintain control

What was the “mandate of heaven”?

the Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership

Which best explains the increase in the African slave trade after the fifteenth century?

the arrival of the Portuguese on the coast of Benin

Why was the Neolithic Revolution an important turning point in history?

People began to control their physical environment for the first time.

How did China’s rulers limit contact with the outside world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

they allowed foreign traders only in select ports

What influence did geography play in the development of Greek society?

separate Greek city-states developed instead of a single state

Which components were a part of the Roman Republic's representative government?

the senate, consuls, citizen assemblies

Which describes accomplishments of the Persian Empire?

using governors and an infrastructure to maintain control

Which best describes the growth of Buddhism in the centuries following the Buddha’s death?

Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka

Why were the people in early farming communities able to focus on different kinds of work?

improved farming techniques resulted in food surpluses

Which is not an accurate description of the religious beliefs of early Hebrews?

they believed in many gods and goddesses, associated with nature

Which does not accurately describe Minoan civilization?

It left behind no artifacts for archaeologists to study.

What is the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) known for?

demanding that his people practice a new monotheistic religion

Who was allowed to participate in Athenian democracy?

men whose fathers had been citizens

Which problem contributed to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire?

a growing divide between the rich and the poor

What happened during the period known as the Hellenistic Age? (He referes to Alexander)

a new Greek culture spread throughout the lands Alexander had conquered

What did Diocletian do to address some of the problems caused by an expanding empire?

divided the empire into two halves

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1
Which best describes Songhai under Askia Muhammad?
a powerful trading empire
powerful empire, grew wealthy trading with the people of the Swahili coast
empire whose capital city of Kilwa was acenter of Islamic culture&learning
stretched from the Atlantic Ocean across much of West Africa
2
Why did the Persian emperor Darius invade Greece?
Spartan forces under King Leonidas had attacked several Persian cities
Athenians had helped Ionian cities when they revolted against the Persians
he wanted to stop the fighting between Sparta and Athens
he wanted to avenge the defeat of his father, Xerxes
3
Who traveled throughout the Roman Empire spreading the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth?
Constantine
Pontius Pilate
Paul
Diocletian
4
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letter B on this map?
B is Egypt
B is Indus Valley
B is Mesopotamia
B is China
5
Which empire, forged by Hammurabi, produced the first code of laws available for all to see?
Persian
Babylonian
Egypt’s New Kingdom
Hyksos
6
In Confucianism, which is the most important relationship?
between ruler and subject
between parent and child
between brothers
between friends
7
Which method was used by early empire builders to gain and maintain power?
building new temples
appointing governors and officials
having no army
removing taxes on citizens
8
Which allowed Akbar to govern the many people of the Mughal Empire?
a tax on non-Hindus
a tax on non-Muslims
military force
religious tolerance and inclusion
9
Which does not describe all three kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
they controlled the gold-for-salt exchange
they grew powerful through trade
they built large cities in the West African rain forest
they ruled much of West Africa
10
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letters A on this map?
A is Egypt
A is China
A is Indus Valley
A is Mesopotamia
11
Which holy book is sacred to Jews?
the Upanishads
the Torah
the Vedas
the Dao de Ching
12
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letters C on this map?
C is Indus Valley
C is Egypt
C is Mesopotamia
C is China
13
How were the Mauryan and Gupta empires similar?
both treated other religions with tolerance
both sent Buddhist missionaries to distant lands
both invaded China
both were led by Hindu rulers
14
What does not explain the conflict between Ottomans and the Safavids?
control of Chaldiran
the fall of Constantinople
territorial expansion
religious differences
15
What was the most significant effect of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta became the ancient world’s greatest democracy
the Greek city-states began to merge into a single Greek culture
the Persians greatly expanded their empire into Greece
Athens lost its empire and influence as a model of democracy
16
What important feature made the Ottoman military successful?
innovative tactics
an enormous army
a powerful cavalry
highly disciplined janissaries
17
Which was not a key achievement of the Ming Dynasty?
the rebuilding of the Great Wall
the voyages of Zheng He
the expansion of China's borders
the improvement of roads and canals
18
Which empire's accomplishments include Ishtar Gate, Hanging Gardens of Babylon,& knowledge of astronomy and medicine?
Hittite
Akkadian
Chaldean
Egypt's New Kingdom
19
Which was the most important factor in Ghana’s rise?
the hajj
domesticated camels
the gold-for-salt trade
the development of agriculture
20
What did Julius Caesar do that hastened Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire?
he declared himself emperor and first citizen
he did away with Rome’s written laws
he crossed the Rubicon and defeated his enemies
he appointed allies and friends as provincial governors
21
Which best describes a result of division of labor in early farming communities?
irrigation techniques were developed
religion began to develop
wild animals were domesticated
social roles began to change
22
Which describes accomplishments of the Persian Empire?
building the Ishtar Gate and Hanging Gardens of Babylon
using governors and an infrastructure to maintain control
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
opening trade routes to China, India, and Japan
23
Which Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism?
Chandragupta
Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Qin Shi Huangdi
24
What was the “mandate of heaven”?
the Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership
a new religion
a holy book
the philosophy of Confucius
25
Which best explains the increase in the African slave trade after the fifteenth century?
the arrival of the Portuguese on the coast of Benin
the arrival of Arab traders on the Swahili coast
the domestication of the camel
the construction of Great Zimbabwe
26
Which legacy of the ancient Greeks is important to all modern democracies?
concept of citizenship
language and mythology
geographic insights
scientific observation and inquiry
27
Why was the Neolithic Revolution an important turning point in history?
It led to the development of irrigation systems.
People began to control their physical environment for the first time.
Religion emerged as people planted and harvested crops.
Metal tools allowed strong rulers to conquer new territory.
28
What did trade and interaction between villages result in?
greater knowledge
monotheism
new laws
invention of writing
29
How did China’s rulers limit contact with the outside world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
they banned all foreigners
they ended the sale of silk and porcelain
they allowed foreign traders only in select ports
they rebuilt the Grand Canal
30
Who issued the Edict of Milan, making Christianity a legally recognized religion in the Roman Empire?
Jesus
v
Constantine
Commodus
31
Which New Kingdom pharaoh built several large temples and monuments, including Abu Simbel?
Amenhotep IV
Ramses II
Tutankhamen
Hatshepsut
32
What influence did geography play in the development of Greek society?
Greeks worshipped deities that controlled the land and weather
Greek citizens had to rely on slaves to farm and herd livestock
separate Greek city-states developed instead of a single state
Greece did not develop a maritime tradition of ships and sailing
33
In India’s caste system, which group was considered the lowest caste?
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Brahmans
Shudras
34
Which scholar studies artifacts—objects left behind by humans or human ancestors?
paleontologist
archaeologist
historian
anthropologist
35
Which civilization built pyramids and mummified their rulers?
Mesopotamia
China
Indus Valley
Egypt
36
Which components were a part of the Roman Republic's representative government?
the senate
consuls
citizen assemblies
37
Which describes accomplishments of the Persian Empire?
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
using governors and an infrastructure to maintain control
building the Ishtar Gate and Hanging Gardens of Babylon
38
Which was not a cause of the gradual decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire?
invading barbarian tribes
a lack of strong leadership
economic hardships for Rome’s citizens
the spread of Christianity
39
Which best describes the growth of Buddhism in the centuries following the Buddha’s death?
Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka
Confucius spread the new faith
the Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama brought Buddhism to China
Buddhism did not spread beyond India
40
Why were the people in early farming communities able to focus on different kinds of work?
changing climate caused people to adapt
they began to domesticate wild animals
they started trading with neighboring communities
improved farming techniques resulted in food surpluses
41
Which two groups migrated into modern-day Turkey and Iran from what is now southern Russia and later formed empires?
Hyksos and Babylonians
Hittites and Aryans
Sumerians and Hebrews
Akkadians and Egyptians
42
Which most directly helped early humans develop agriculture?
trade with neighbors
bronze tools
domesticated animals
access to water
43
Which is not an accurate description of the religious beliefs of early Hebrews?
they believed in many gods and goddesses, associated with nature
they believed God had made a sacred covenant with them
they believed God wanted them to obey His commandments
they believed in a single, all-powerful God
44
Which does not accurately describe Minoan civilization?
It was rich and prosperous.
It was centered on the island of Crete.
It left behind no artifacts for archaeologists to study.
It enjoyed the benefits of trade with many parts of the Mediterranean.
45
What is the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) known for?
building the Great Pyramid at Giza
disguising herself as a man
demanding that his people practice a new monotheistic religion
establishing the New Kingdom
46
Who was allowed to participate in Athenian democracy?
men whose fathers had been citizens
slaves who had been freed
wives of citizens
foreign-born residents
47
Which item is a legacy of ancient Greece?
monotheism
trial by peers
48
Which problem contributed to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire?
a growing divide between the rich and the poor
epidemics
natural disasters
49
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letter D on this map?
D is Mesopotamia
D is Indus Valley
D is Egypt
D is China
50
What happened during the period known as the Hellenistic Age? (He referes to Alexander)
a new Greek culture spread throughout the lands Alexander had conquered
Greek cultural influence declined as Alexander’s empire expanded
Alexander the Great conquered vast territories
Persian armies fell much of Greek culture in their conquest of his empire
51
What did Diocletian do to address some of the problems caused by an expanding empire?
hired mercenary soldiers to protect Rome
moved the capital to Byzantium
established the Third Triumvirate
divided the empire into two halves
52
Which is not a part of Buddhist religious teachings?
Nirvana
the Four Noble Truths
the Noble Eightfold Path
the Analects
53
Which resulted from the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
the Hagia Sophia was destroyed
the city became a Christian stronghold
Christians were banned from the city
the city became an Islamic capital
54
Which belief system has the yin-yang circle?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Daoism
Buddhism
55
Which best describes Timbuktu?
a center of Islamic learning in Africa
the ancient homeland of the people of Ghana
the city to which Muslims make the hajj
a farming village on the Niger River in West Africa
56
Which is India’s major religion?
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
57
Which is not a way the first ruler of the Qin Dynasty maintained control over his empire?
He built a network of roads.
He took power away from local landowners and warlords.
He divided the empire into districts and appointed administrators.
He tolerated opposing views.
58
Which is a Phoenician invention that influenced the Western world?
iron
writing
Which is a Phoenician invention that influenced the Western world?
the alphabet
59
Which is not an achievement made by the Gupta Empire during India’s golden age?
a system of numerals
paper
lifelike statues
great works of Sanskrit literature
60
Why were early clans of hunter-gatherers not considered civilizations?
they did not build towns or cities
they did not have art of any kind
they hunted animals for food
they made use of the resources around them
61
Which was a major result of the Punic Wars?
Mesopotamia and Persia became provinces
Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean
Christianity became the predominant religion
Rome became an empire ruled by an emperor
62
Which best describes the term classical period?
period of great achievements in art,science,religion,philosophy,politics
period in any culture before written records were kept
a period of imperial expansion and colonization
a period before modern musical forms existed
63
Which Hebrew leader guided his people out of Egypt?
Jacob
Abraham
Moses
King Solomon
64
Why is the Code of Hammurabi such an important factor in the development of empires?
the ruler could not change the laws
every citizen was assured a fair trial
the laws ensured equality among the classes
everyone in the empire could see the laws
65
Which method do scientists use to track evolutionary changes over time?
paleomagnetic dating
potassium argon dating
radiocarbon dating
DNA analysis
66
Most scholars and scientists agree that modern humans originated on which continent?
Asia
Europe
Australia
Africa
67
Which characteristics does a civilization have?Choose all correct answers.
trade and economic activity
an army
complex social organization
68
Which components were a part of the Roman Republic's representative government?
Roman legions
none of the above
permanent dictators
69
Which represents a high point of achievement in Mughal architecture?
the city of Isfahan
the Taj Mahal
the Süleymaniye Mosque
the Hagia Sophia
70
When did ancestors of modern-day humans first appear?
around 200,000 B.C.
around four million years ago
around 3500 B.C.
around 10,000 B.C.
71
Who took the title "The First Emperor"?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
Wudi
Ban Zhao
72
Which cultural element common was to all Greek city-states?
music
epics
73
Which civilization put home and family at the center of life and produced silk cloth?
Mesopotamia
China
Indus Valley
Egypt
74
Which letter represents the location of the Qin Dynasty?
C
D
A
B
75
Which religion had a major influence on East African cultures after being brought there by foreign traders?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
76
Which group made up the majority of the Roman population and became citizen-soldiers during time of war?
plebeians
senators
consuls
patricians
77
Which is not a possible explanation of Great Zimbabwe’s decline?
shifting trade routes
the end of the slave trade
overgrazing
disease
78
How did the Great Zimbabwe's rise to power?
It's fish was a staple food of East African people.]
It controlled the region's ivory and gold trade.
It was a highly productive agricultural society.
It's military was stronger than others in the region.
79
Which best describes a result of Emperor Süleyman’s reforms of Ottoman law?
all religious freedoms ended
unlimited religious freedom was created
religious freedom was allowed, with a tax for non-Muslims
there was little effect on religion in the Ottoman Empire
80
Which best describes the spread of culture along East Africa’s Swahili coast?
Islamic armies conquered East Africa&required Africans to convert to Islam.
African culture mingled with traditions carried by Arab traders.
The people of Great Zimbabwe spread ancient African traditions.
Traders from the north brought Greco-Roman culture.
81
Which cultural elements were common to all Greek city-states?
religion
alphabet
art
82
Who crossed the Alps to invade Rome from the north during the Second Punic War?
Alexander
Hannibal
Xerxes
Octavian
83
How did Athens and Sparta differ?
Athenians wrote great drama, while Spartans focused on poetry
Athens had direct democracy, while Sparta was ruled by kings
Athenians and Spartans worshipped different gods and goddesses
Athenians were not interested in sports, while Spartans were
84
Which empire or dynasty witnessed the invention of paper?
Han
Zhou
Gupta
Qin
85
Which civilization built ziggurats and used cuneiform to record information?
Egypt
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
China
86
In conducting Internet research, which is not a factor in evaluating an online source?
the domain name
Internet connection speed
timeliness
authoritativeness
87
Which is the best example of the influence of Athenian democracy on later governments?
the communist government of the Soviet Union
the representative democracy of the United States
the absolute monarchies of Europe’s Middle Ages
the dictatorship of Hitler’s Nazi Germany
88
Classical Roman scholars made important contributions in the study of all of the following except __________.
meteorology
oceanography and chemestry
geography
anatomy
89
What was Siddhartha Gautama seeking when he began his spiritual journey?
an explanation for human suffering
God
the path to heaven
the reasons for war
90
How did the Manchu of the Qing Dynasty help control the people of China?
They retained traditional Chinese institutions.
They maintained a Chinese-only army.
They built the Great Wall.
They reformed land laws.
91
Which characteristics does a civilization have?Choose all correct answers.
literature
government
art
92
Which is an example of how Rome adopted and adapted Greek culture?
Romans adopted Greek gods but gave them new names
Rome’s form of government was direct democracy but women could vote
Romans valued civic duty but left fighting to professionals
Roman families raised their boys to be soldiers but not from birth
93
Why did the world's first civilizations develop in river valleys?
nomadic tribes could use rivers to trade with other nomadic tribes
the land in river valleys supported agriculture
the climate in river valleys was good for hunting and fishing
papyrus plants grown near the river could be made into paper
94
What was a result of China’s isolation from the rest of the world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
China’s technology fell behind Europe’s.
Chinese peasants revolted.
The borders of China shrank.
International demand for Chinese goods fell.
95
Which was a positive change that occurred in China because of Ming Dynasty policies?
the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate
increased agricultural output
an end to taxes
self-governing religious communities
96
Which problem contributed to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire?
slave revolts
overcrowding and riots in Rome
natural disasters
97
Which is not a feature of an ideal ruler, according to Confucius?
a moral example
literary knowledge
a sense of tradition
absolute power
98
Which items are a legacy of ancient Greece?
checks and balances
symmetry and balance in architecture
advancement in geometry and physics
99
Which achievements is Rome known for?
telescope; roads; paper
roads; concrete; domes
arches; the wheel; paper
domes; writings; bronze
100
What set of written laws was Rome’s first, and applied to both the rich and the poor?
Twelve Assemblies
Centuriate Code
Twelve Tables
Code of Rome

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