The Incan road system was built to allow

armies and news to move rapidly throughout the empire.

What was the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

first major collection of laws in history.

How did Romans supply their cities with water?

Roman engineers built aqueducts that carried water to their cities.

To Muslims, the Quran is

the final authority on all matters.

Why were the Chinese uninterested in trading with Europeans?

European goods were inferior to Chinese goods.

Why was the astrolabe helpful to sailors?

It helped them determine their latitude.

How did medieval cathedrals help to educate people who could not read?

They featured sculptures and stained glass that portrayed biblical stories.

Conquistadors were attracted to the Americas by

stories of riches and Spanish religious zeal.

How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?

They cared for the sick and poor.

Confucius believed the best ruler was

a virtuous man who led by example.

Which of the following best describes Southeast Asia?

region composed of a mainland and scattered islands

The “fall of Rome” was

not a single event, but a long process of change.

Scientists believe the mounds built in the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys are evidence of

an organized society and strong leadership.

Which cultures contributed to the new Hellenistic civilization?

Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian

How did the Aztecs gain their wealth?

They collected tribute from conquered peoples.

The new scientific method was based on

observation and experimentation.

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1
Where did the first cities emerge?
along trade routes
in the Americas
in river valleys
along the Mediterranean coast
2
Which of the following groups finally conquered the Byzantine empire?
Ottoman Turks
Arabs
Seljuk Turks
Latin Christians
3
The griots of West Africa preserved
oral traditions.
written records.
religious statues.
woven cloth.
4
Which was a key feature of early civilizations?
cities
social equality
steel-making
a system of exchanging goods for money
5
The Middle Passage was a horror due to
evil spirits.
disease and mistreatment.
unfavorable weather conditions.
hunger and seasickness.
6
In North America, power struggles between France and Britain resulted in the
beginning of a French empire in Canada.
French and Indian War.
loss of New England to the French.
end of trade with Native Americans.
7
Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
lords
vassals
peasants
knights
8
Which of the following beliefs is held by Muslims, Jews, and Christians?
belief in Muhammad
belief in reincarnation
belief in one God
belief in Jesus as the messiah
9
In Chinese society under the Tang and Song, peasants ranked
higher than merchants.
higher than gentry.
lower than merchants.
the same as merchants.
10
Who held the real power in Japan’s feudal society?
the emperor
women
the shogun
samurai
11
The Incan road system was built to allow
farmers to carry goods to markets.
traders to come into the empire.
armies and news to move rapidly throughout the empire.
people to travel from one village to another.
12
The rocky islands and isolated valleys of Greece contributed to the development of
several different Greek languages.
individual city-states.
the Greek alphabet.
a large, united Greek empire.
13
What was the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?
first major collection of laws in history.
first system of laws that allowed for unrestricted personal vengeance.
first set of laws to deal exclusively with criminal laws.
first set of laws all written by one person.
14
How did Romans supply their cities with water?
Roman engineers built aqueducts that carried water to their cities.
Romans only built cities on the banks of rivers.
Romans relied exclusively on rainfall to supply water for their cities.
Romans built their cities where there were natural springs.
15
To Muslims, the Quran is
only a guide written by a group of Muslim scholars.
the final authority on all matters.
superseded by the Sharia.
theoretical work with little application to daily life.
16
Why were the Chinese uninterested in trading with Europeans?
Chinese goods were in short supply.
They thought trade might lead to war.
The Chinese were already trading with too many nations.
European goods were inferior to Chinese goods.
17
Buddha taught that a person could achieve enlightenment through
belief in one God..
reincarnation.
suffering.
meditation.
18
Why was the astrolabe helpful to sailors?
It projected wind currents.
It showed the curved surface of the Earth on a flat chart.
It showed the location of the Pacific Ocean.
It helped them determine their latitude.
19
How did medieval cathedrals help to educate people who could not read?
They held religious education classes.
They required church members to learn to read the Bible.
They featured sculptures and stained glass that portrayed biblical stories.
They supported tax-based public education.
20
Of all Justinian’s works, he is best remembered for this.
his code of laws
his art
war with North Africa, Italy, and Spain
his wife Theodora
21
Conquistadors were attracted to the Americas by
rumors of the Indians’ advanced technology.
stories of riches and Spanish religious zeal.
warm weather.
an opportunity for peasants to move up in a new society.
22
How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?
They excommunicated criminals.
They opposed the feudal system.
They cared for the sick and poor.
They gave land to the peasants.
23
African art masks were tied to
lineages.
religion.
literature.
economics.
24
Hindus believed that caste could be changed by
the law of karma.
marriage.
moving.
the emperor.
25
Which of the following was a result of the plague in Europe?
the Hundred Years’ War
political reform
economic decline
the rebirth of Christianity
26
Alexander’s greatest achievement was
the conquest of India.
a lasting empire.
an alliance with Persia.
the spread of Greek culture.
27
Feudalism evolved in response to a need for
new trading routes.
fertile land.
organized government.
protection.
28
Which of the following aided cultural diffusion among ancient peoples?
poor leaders
farming
trade
new technology
29
Confucius believed the best ruler was
a great military hero.
someone who would pass strict laws.
a virtuous man who led by example.
a man with little education.
30
How did the Portuguese gain control of trade in Southeast Asia?
They agreed to share their navigational know-how with rulers of the region.
They paid money for trading rights.
They established ties with local rulers.
They used military force.
31
Mongol rule in China was a time of
restricted trade.
widespread poverty.
peace and order.
violence and oppression.
32
Who ended the persecution of Christians?
Augustus
Jesus
Constantine
Julius Caesar
33
How did the Jewish view of God differ from the beliefs of most people in the ancient world?
Jews believed in one main God with several minor gods and goddesses.
Jews believed in only one God.
Jews believed in many gods who shared equal power.
Jews believed in no God.
34
Which of the following cultures had the greatest influence on Korea?
Japanese
European
Chinese
African
35
What was the chief goal of the Crusades?
to defeat the Hindus
to conquer England
to liberate Spain
to conquer the Holy Land
36
Which of the following groups was at the bottom of the new social structure in New Spain?
mulattoes
Native Americans
viceroys
creoles
37
Which of the following best describes Southeast Asia?
region composed of a mainland and scattered islands
a completely isolated region
a region completely dominated by China
a region located between China and Japan
38
The Byzantine empire reached its greatest size under
Constantine.
Vladimir.
Justinian.
39
The “fall of Rome” was
the end to Roman civilization.
a rapid event.
due entirely to military failures.
not a single event, but a long process of change.
40
Trade across the Sahara was revolutionized by this.
camel caravans
new roadways
horse-drawn chariots
desertification
41
The artists of the Renaissance focused on
the spiritual world.
the universe.
the Catholic Church.
humans and their experiences.
42
Scientists believe the mounds built in the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys are evidence of
an unorganized society.
an organized society and strong leadership.
poor farming skills.
geography influencing lifestyle.
43
Which cultures contributed to the new Hellenistic civilization?
Greek, African, and Italian
Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian
Indian and Persian
Greek and Indian
44
Why did Henry VIII break from the Catholic Church?
to annul his marriage
to keep wealth in England
to please his subjects
to become an Anabaptist
45
How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?
as cruel rulers
as equals
as gods
as father figures
46
How did the Aztecs gain their wealth?
They collected tribute from conquered peoples.
They sold their children into slavery.
They traded with neighboring empires.
They made alliances with other peoples.
47
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with disagreement over
they always agreed on everything
acceptance of the Quran.
a belief in one God.
the choice of a leader.
48
The Sahara trade was dominated by what two products?
diamonds and iron ore
salt and pepper
copper and gold
gold and salt
49
The new scientific method was based on
reasoning.
ancient teachings.
religion.
observation and experimentation.
50
The earliest people who migrated to the Americas came from
Africa.
Europe.
Australia.
Asia.

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