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1
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People will experience an afterlife.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People must respect nature spirits
2
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
3
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Chinese
Russian
Persian
Arabic
4
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Roman
Byzantine
Greek
5
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayans
Persian
Egyptians
Incan
6
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
political conflict
cultural decline
economic prosperity
7
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
8
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
9
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Music
Tapestries
Mosaics
10
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
specialization of labor
11
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
survival needs
12
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Rainforests in Central America
13
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
14
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
15
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Jews
Hindus
16
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
17
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
18
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
19
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
1
2
3
4
20
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are events from Roman history.
21
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Juno
Venus
Zeus
22
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
printing
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation
23
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Taoism
24
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
China
Arabia
Italy
Spain
25
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
26
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Hundred Years' War
fall of the Roman Empire
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
27
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
expansion
pilgrimages
prayer
leaders
28
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
29
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
in canyons
on islands
on mountaintops
30
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
31
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
32
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharoahs
33
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Christians
34
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
agricultural production
manufactured goods
35
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
36
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
Homer
Pericles
37
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
38
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Religion
Language
Geography
39
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
religious authorities
representative assemblies
elected officials
tribal councils
40
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The Church
The feudal system
41
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
feudal lords
parish priests
bankers
42
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
43
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
44
The Great Wall of China was built to
create a monument to Mongol rule
Protect China from invaders
Provide a trade route across Asia
Close china to Foreign Trade
45
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Bagdhad
Constantinople
Athens
46
Who is Mrs. Steele's favorite?
Robert McNiff
Aidan Steele
Tory Weaver
Zoe Steele
47
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
48
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
49
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
50
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
51
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler