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1
Which empire is most closely associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system,
the invention of concrete
Rome
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
2
Which statement best describes how the lives of women changed after the Neolithic transition from prehistoric times?
Society changed from patriarchal to matriarchal, leading to more rights
Family structure became rooted in the belief of a matriarchal society
Society changed from matriarchal to patriarchal, leading to a loss of right
The belief that women are intellectually superior to men
3
The Silk Road, Sinification, and the expansion of Islamic Caliphates all contributed to which idea?
Feudalism
Mongol invasions
River valley civilizations
Cultural diffusion
4
Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of:
inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations
overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic people
harsh climates and high taxes
undisciplined armies and limited access to trade
5
The Crusades contributed to all of the following EXCEPT:
greater contact between Europe and the Byzantine and Muslim civilizations
the growth of Mediterranean trading cities
improvement in the level of European technology
an increase in the power of feudal lords over kings
6
The Nile River allowed for this civilization
Mesopotamia
China
India
Egypt
7
Poverty, famine, disease (black death), and barely sufficient living conditions characterized the lives of:
the nobility in the countryside
merchants along the Silk Road
most people living in the Middle Ages
Crusaders fighting in Constantinople
8
The Caste System of India is characterized by:
Equality between men and women
The right of people to choose their occupations
Toleration of various religious beliefs
A lack of social mobility
9
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day
Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the gods.
The soul is reborn after death.
Everyone should have the same social status
10
. The best words to explain the role of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages is:
isolated from everyday life
central to people’s lives
self-sufficient manorialism
training headquarters for knights
11
Which of the following shows the practice of Globalization?
The Caliphates perfecting the irrigation system
Korean porcelain vase techniques
Mansa Musa’s empire conducting the Salt Trade
Spreading religion, resources, and diseases along the Silk Road
12
Based on the information on this map, what cultural elements would you expect China and Japan to share?
The same river valley
The Silk Road trade
The number of Cave temples
The practice of Buddhism
13
This people of this river valley civilization built pyramids as part of a burial ritual
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
14
In what way was the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They established written law
They allowed for the belief of one god
They legalized democracy
They provided recorded economic activity
15
Throughout history, a basic purpose of government has been to provide:
laws to maintain order
representation for all social classes
separate political and religious systems
equal rights for all people
16
Which geographic factor has often made Korea a key region for those seeking to control East Asia?
Location
Climate
Long coastline
Mountains
17
The Crusades are considered a turning point in history because they:
contributed to the transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era
resulted in the reuniting of the Western and Eastern Roman empires
led to a decline in European trade with Asia
created a permanent Jewish state in Israel
18
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to:
provide followers with a guide for living
establish distinctions between social classes
provide regulations for government workers
establish systems of justice
19
The Huang He River Valley, or Yellow River
India
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
20
The gold and salt trade facilitated the spread of ideas as evident by
animist beliefs in Saudi Arabia
uniting the East African tribes
the practice of Islam in Mali
bringing wealth to Great Zimbabwe
21
The act of Seppuku by the Samurai was performed in order to:
Communicate with his ancestors
gain peace and understanding of life
restore his honor after defeat in battle
make a Samurai invisible after battle
22
Feudal society was characterized by:
a decentralized system of loyalties and obligations
the absence of hostility between neighboring fiefs.
The rule of a strong central government
increasing power by Frankish kings
23
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?
Democracy
Technology
Recordkeeping
Specialized workers
24
The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of:
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
direct democracy
Embargoes
25
How did the Mongol invasion impact China?
Set up a new dynasty (Yuan Dynasty) that they controlled
They did not invade China
The assimilated and had little impact
Ruined trade
26
What was the goal of the Crusades?
end the Great Schism
free Rome from the Byzantines
to return Jerusalem to Christendon
reform the medieval Church
27
Which of the following were leaders of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus and Darius
Emperors Gaozu and Wu
Mohammad
Siddartha Guatama
28
Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in
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navigable rivers
numerous ports
mountain ranges
broad plains
29
Which of these are contributions from the Byzantine Empire?
The House of Wisdom and Sharia Law
Confucianism and the Civil Service Exam
The Twelve Tables and the Colosseum
Justinian’s Code and the Hagia Sophia
30
These warriors served wealthy landowners in the Japanese feudal system:
Emperors
Togigasha One
Samurai
Caliphates
31
What can we learn about Ancient Egyptian Civilization from this map?
The Nile River was the source of religious beliefs
The climate of Ancient Egypt was cooler than in 2019
Pharaohs built palaces along the Nile River
Many people settled along the Nile River
32
What religion did Mansa Musa practice and served as an important role in his government?
Judaism
Christianity
Confucianism
Islam
33
The Indus River Valley in this modern-day nation
China
India
Egypt
Mesopotamia
34
Home to the first civilization in world history
India
Mesopotamia
China
Egypt
35
Which two major commodities were traded on the trans-Saharan routes by West African kingdoms?
silk and cotton
petroleum and spices
gold and salt
timber and wheat
36
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People are born into a specific caste
Followers must fast during Ramadan
37
The goal of the Inquisition was to:
eliminate the growing practice of excommunication.
seek out and punish those who denied or challenged church teachings
encourage monks to lead lives of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
prevent secular rulers from using the symbols of the Church.
38
The Shang of China claimed the mandate of heaven, forming this type of rule:
Monarchy
Dynasty
Parliamentary Rule
Democracy
39
What steps did Persian leaders take to try and stabilize an ethnically diverse empire?
Interfered in local rule and business as much as possible
Promoted religious and cultural tolerance
Engaged in ethnic cleansing
Treated minorities unfairly
40
Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?
Defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
The use of Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero.
Establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
Adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
41
During the Late Middle Ages, almost one third of the population of Europe:
bought their freedom from feudal landholders
died in an epidemic of Bubonic Plague
joined the Third Crusade
migrated to urban trading centers
42
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, the “Four Noble Truths,” and nirvana?
Shinto
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
43
At the height of the Roman empire, who was extended the right to citizenship?
Conquered people and slaves
Only people who lived in Rome
Citizens, conquered people and anyone in the territory of the empire
Only people who lived in Italy
44
The period of a ‘new age’ and withstanding peace that came to Rome after Caesar's death was called:
The Gilded Age
The Dark Ages
The Enlightenment
Pax Romana
45
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that:
governments must provide their people with rights
religion and government must be brought closer together
harsh laws are needed to control society
all subjects are equal under the law
46
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are home to this
Egypt
Mesopotamia
China
India
47
What was one of the most important contributions from the Greek city-state of Athens?
promotion of the equality of all humans
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
development of direct democracy
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
48
Which statement best summarizes the role of women in Athens?
Elected to Senate and had full voting rights
Worshipped as goddesses by all
Not full citizens, were responsible for running the household
Produce healthy male children for their military society
49
How are the feudal systems in Japan and Western Europe similar?
Everyone is equal
Limited social mobility
Everyone serves in the military
Promoted cultural diffusion
50
The Great Wall was built to discourage invaders from:
India
Korea
Mongolia
Rome
