In which way is Japan's population distribution similar to that of the rest of the world?

Most people live near a coastline

How did the philosopher Aristotle affect the modern study of plants and animals?

He created a system to divide them into groups

How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?

He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews

What is the best definition of colonialism?

One country controlling another from far away

Why was Athens called a democracy?

Every citizen could take part in the city's government

What happened at the battle of Thermopylae?

The Persians defeated the Spartans

Why are both the Roman Republic and the US today considered Republics?

The people elect representatives to make laws for them

Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?

Greek knowledge of local waterways

How was the Hindu belief about Karma related to the caste system?

People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives

How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?

it left silt that improved the soil

How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the US today?

Citizens voted directly on all issues

A story that teaches a moral lesson

Why is the North China plain sometimes called the "Land of the Yellow Earth'?

Limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil

Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Slaces and the poor could hope for a better life after death

Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy in Japan?

It is among the highest in the world

How did colonies affect ancient Greek culture?

They spread the culture over a wide area

How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?

By fertilizing the soil it attracted communities of farmers

If you were a woman, why might it be better to live in 12th century Japan than in 17th century?

As samurai culture developed women's status declined

What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?

Gospels written in Greek by his followers

Why was Sparta called an oligarchy?

Because the ruling power of Sparta was in the hands of a few

What does a country's rate of natural increase indicate?

How fast its population is growing each year

Hippocrates is called the "Fater of Medicine" which statement would he most likely have made?

"I see that you go sick after eating that meat"

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1
A southwestern Asian country that spends much of its oil earnings on Education and health has?
A small per capita G.D.P.
A large Rural population
A high HDI Ranking
A low life expectancy
2
Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Oligarchy
3
In which way is Japan's population distribution similar to that of the rest of the world?
Most people live at high elevations
Most people live in small towns
Most people live near the equator
Most people live near a coastline
4
What are the most pressing problems facing Africa today?
poverty
All of the above
Lack of food and clean water
Civil/Ethnic War
5
For what is Hammurabi best remembered?
A written code of laws
A hanging gardern
A style of battle
A system of canals
6
How did the philosopher Aristotle affect the modern study of plants and animals?
He invented a machine for measuring growth
He suggested cutting people open to see how the body work
He discovered that the heart pumps blood through the body
He created a system to divide them into groups
7
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews
He asked converts to come and visit him
He led disciples who traveled with Jesus
He preached Christianity in the Temple in Jerusalem
8
How did the greek mountains affect communication?
They led people to write letters
They made farmers stop speaking
They isolated communities
They promoted road building
9
What is the best definition of colonialism?
One country competing with another
One country controlling another from far away
One country calling another names
One country not trading with another
10
Why was Athens called a democracy?
The wealthy land owners ruled
Every citizen could take part in the city's government
The government leaders were picked by the king
The smartest men ruled
11
How did Ancient Judaism differs from other religions at the time?
Famous leader-heros
Belief in one God
Rules for how to act
More elegant temples
12
What happened at the battle of Thermopylae?
The Athenians defeated the Persians
The Spartans defeated the Persians
The persians defeated the Athenians
The Persians defeated the Spartans
13
Why are both the Roman Republic and the US today considered Republics?
The people elect representatives to make laws for them
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws
14
Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?
Greek knowledge of local waterways
Persian bridge made by roping boats together
Persian use of a greek spy
Greek swords, spears, and armor
15
The three fundamental economic questions are what to produce, ________, and for whom.
Where
How
Why
When
16
How was the Hindu belief about Karma related to the caste system?
People are in a caste due to how they lived in past lives
people's caste determines which deities they worship
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals
People in different castes work different jobs
17
Why did fewer people settle in outer China than in inner China?
The land was in larger estates
The invasions drove farmers away
The climate was more extreme
The roads were more dangerous
18
In the Roman Republic, Patricians referred to...?
Every adult male citizen
Everyone except slaves
Wealthy landowning families
People with Greek ancestors
19
Exodus means departure. In the history of the Israelites, exodus was the departure from...?
Babylon
Canaan
Egypt
Ur
20
How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
it left silt that improved the soil
It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife
it isolated the settlements
It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires
21
What object below provides evidence that Samurai Valued courage?
Calligraphy brushes
Sword and armor
Statues of Buddha
Hoe and plow
22
What problem did ancient Greek communities try to solve by starting colonies?
Shortage of people
Shortage of farmland
Too many ships
Too much timber
23
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
The law of the land
Family tradiditon
Foreign partnerships
Military force
24
Which of these ideas was first introduced in ancient Greece?
It is good to study the night sky
Earth moves around the sun
The moon seems to change shape
The planets affect human lives
25
How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the US today?
Citizens elected representatives to make laws
Citizens gave their leaders to total power
Citizens voted directly on all issues
Leaders should be both wise and good
26
What is a parable?
A story that teaches a moral lesson
A story written by a follower Christianity
A story of Jesus' Life
A story that explains Jewish traditions
27
What was one reason Persia attacked Greece?
Persia wanted better schools
Persia wanted farmland
Persia wanted Greek culture
Persia wanted revenge
28
Special Economic Zones attract more foreign business than other parts of China due to what?
Cleaner Air
Warmer weather
Cheaper energy
Greater Freedom
29
Why is the North China plain sometimes called the "Land of the Yellow Earth'?
Millet is an important grain on farms in the region
Limestone silt from the Gobi Desert covers the soil
Gold has been discovered in the surrounding mountians
One of the world's muddiest rivers runs through this region
30
Which teaching helped to spread Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Citizens had the right to overthrow evil rulers
Believers would not feel pain or hunger
Slaces and the poor could hope for a better life after death
People could sacrifice to any gods they wanted
31
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
They had too many soldiers
They were crowded together
They each wanted more land
They could not start colonies
32
Which of the following is the best example of how the Samurai have influenced modern Japan?
Kamikaze pilots in WWII
Amida Buddhists in the government
Development of electronic equipment
Devotion to the Japanese Emperor
33
Which of the following is the best definition of arable land?
Land that is forested
Land that is flat
Land that can be mined
Land that can be farmed
34
A city conquered by Rome can become a Roman ally What was a disadvantage for the conquered city
Its people became Roman citizens
Its citizens were taken to Rome
It was allowed to trade with Rome
It had to pay Roman taxes
35
Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy in Japan?
It has fallen far behind that of India
It is about average among the world's countries
It is among the highest in the world
It has dropped as Japan's population has grown
36
How did colonies affect ancient Greek culture?
They caused village cultures to develop in different ways
They led the Greeks to adopt Asian culture
Forced settlers to lose their culture and rights as Greeks
They spread the culture over a wide area
37
Name the four affirmations of Shinto
Honoring the Gods
Taking a special pilgrimageAttending temple prayers
Taking a special pilgrimage
Respecting money
38
How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?
By flooding dangerously it kept people at a distance
By carrying boats of raiders it drove households away
By swarming with fish it led to the growth of rainfall
By fertilizing the soil it attracted communities of farmers
39
If you were a woman, why might it be better to live in 12th century Japan than in 17th century?
When the capital moved some were denied court positions
As Buddhism took hold women were denied enlightenment
When the emperors regained power women's status declined
As samurai culture developed women's status declined
40
What is the main goal of China's one-child policy?
Lower infant mortality
Increased life expectancy
Zero population growth
Less spatial inequality
41
In which African country did an apartheid occur?
South Africa
Rwanda
Libya
Sudan
42
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
Justice
Obedience
Love
Revenge
43
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
Egyptian scrolls found near the dead sea
Scribes who recorded his deeds in Hebrew
Gospels written in Greek by his followers
The latin writings of Roman historians
44
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
On the plateau
Beside the rivers
In the mountains
Near the desert
45
Why was Sparta called an oligarchy?
Because the ruling power of Sparta was in the hands of a few
Because everyone could vote
Because they relied on trade
Because they relied on farming
46
What does a country's rate of natural increase indicate?
How many babies are born there each year
How many businesses start there each year
How fast its population is growing each year
How much energy it uses each year
47
Hippocrates is called the "Fater of Medicine" which statement would he most likely have made?
"I will tell everybody about your illness"
"You are sick because the Gods are not angry at you"
"I see that you go sick after eating that meat"
"You must let me try this experiment on you"
48
To defeat the Persians at Marathon, The Greeks made use of what...?
A strong navy
A narrow valledy
Bows and arrows
Long-distance runners
49
Which invention made it possible for Sumerian Armies to use chariots?
Horseshoes
Sledges
Wheels
Swords
50
A problem that all four Mesopotamian Empires had was difficulty in...?
Controlling such a large area
choosing strong leaders
trading with other empires
Keeping track of their history
51
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic?
Spartacus freed the slaves
Rome set up new colonies
Caesar defeated Pompey
Rome built long roads
52
The word alphabet comes from...?
The ideas of Aristotle
The work of the writer Thucydides
The first two letters of the Greek alphabet
The greek words meaning "word" and "parts"
53
The name "Buddha" meant one who was..."
Everlasting
All-powerful
Awakend
Sorrowful
54
Which of the following type of government means rule by the people?
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
55
Which of theses is the best definition of a river basin?
The area drained by a river and its tributaries
The length of a river from its source to its mouth
The sources of a river and its tributaries
The delta created by a river at its mouth
56
What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
The lack of large rivers
The water of the three sides
The large number of islands
The steep mountain slopes
57
Which of the following physical features has most affected Japan's population distribution?
Deserts
Mountains
Rivers
Deltas
58
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
Climate
Mud
Bandits
Rocks
59
Which kind of economy is most common today?
Mixed
Command
Traditional
Market
60
Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning "Few"?
Tyrant
Democrat
Monarch
Oligarch
61
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social caste?
By birth
By wealth
By skill
By education
62
How were women and slaves treated in Athens?
They were not citizens & had far fewer rights than free men
They could buy their freedom if they saved enough money
They were treated the same as everyone else
They could vote with the Oligarchy
63
The Sumerians were a civilization not an Empire. What feature did the Empires?
Rulers claimed to get power from the gods
Many beautiful works of art were produced
Public works such as irrigation were organized
One government ruled several groups
64
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings...?
Pleasant mornings
Dust storms
Unbearable heat
Heavy Rain
65
How do state and local governments typically generate revenue to pay for education?
Property and sales taxes
Lotteries and municipal bonds
Payroll and insurance taxes
Corporate and business taxes
66
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Exploreres on a famous river
Opposing generals in war
They mythical founders of Rome
Colonists from ancient Greece
67
When Muslims say "There is no God by God," they are affirming their belief in...?
Monotheism
Muhammad
Jihad
Shari'ah
68
Which is one of the four noble truths of Buddhism?
Suffering is caused by desires
Study leads to wisdom
Only death can end cravings
Joy is achieved by praying
69
Which of the choices below is a part of American democracy that comes from the ancient Greeks?
A council of elders
Juries of citizens
One official religion
Independent city-state
70
Sumo was originated to...?
Stomping to scare off evil spirits
Drink sake
Purify the wrestling ring with salt
To pray for and honor a bountiful harvest
71
What is oil considered a non-renewable resource?
It takes millions of years to form
It is found deep in the ground
It creates pollution when burned
It is used to produce electricity
72
Why was the battle of Plataea important?
It caused Persia to attack
It ended the Persian wars
It destroyed the Persian Navy
It let Greece Rule Persia
73
What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?
Canaan
Egypt
Babylon
Ur
74
How is the Gobi Desert different from the Taklimakan Desert?
The air grows hot in the daytime
Very little rain falls during a year
Pebbles cover much of the surface
Winter is very similar to summer
75
How were women and slaves treated in Sparta?
Women could engage in trade
Slaves were taught at home
Women and slaves were not citizens and had fewer rights
Women lived the same simple life as men
76
The law of demand states that as quantity demanded decreases...."
Quality decreases
Wages decreases
Production increases
Price increases
77
Late Chinese history which geographical feature made governing China as a united state hard?
Its broad plains
Its large size
Different crops
Its long Rivers
78
The Gospels say Jesus rose from the dead. His followers call this what..?
Baptism
Resurrection
Persecution
Communion

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