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1
The strict, but fair, code of laws developed in the Byzantine Empire were called the
Mandate of Heaven.
Twelve Tables.
Justinian Code.
Magna Carta.
2
Humanists of the Renaissance studied all of the following EXCEPT
music
geology
astronomy
history
3
According to Islamic faith, Muhammad is
God
an angel
the son of God
a prophet to Allah
4
The Mayans borrowed many of their ideas and objects from the
Sumerians
Chinese
Olmecs
Egyptians
5
Which of the following was a disadvantage to the development of agriculture?
greater varieties of foods became available
people united in bands
new tools were invented
people fought over farmland
6
Taoism focuses on a simple, natural lifestyle. Confucianism focuses on
the belief in Nirvana.
the self or soul called Atman.
the five Pillars.
strong family relationships.
7
Which of the following was NOT an important development for the growth of agriculture?
democratic government
domesticated animals
irrigation systems
new tools
8
Which of the following was a result of food surplus in early civilizations?
a division of labor decreased
droughts became more frequent
democracy developed
populations increased
9
In India's caste system everyone
too turns doing the unpleasant work.
was born into a certain status and remained there.
was free to practice the religion of his/her choice.
took examinations to get government jobs.
10
Which of the following Japanese terms was equal to a European knight?
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Bushido
11
Which of the following people is responsible for creating a set of laws?
Muhammad
Hammurabi
Jesus Christ
Abraham
12
Which set of laws became an important part of three major religions?
the Code of Hammurabi
the Hegira
the Ten Commandments
the Five Pillars of Islam
13
Ancient Egyptians created a written language called
hieroglyphics.
Sanskrit
cuneiform
phonics
14
Ancient Indians founded
Confucianism and Taoism
Islam and Christianity
Christianity and Judaism
Hinduism and Buddhism
15
When different people perform different jobs it is called
navigation
division of labor
irrigation
economic surplus
16
Which of the following painted The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa?
Johannes Gutenberg
Michelangelo
John Calvin
Leonardo da Vinci
17
The first great empire in west Africa was
Sonhai
Ghana
Mali
Ethiopia
18
Which of the following was a contribution of Mayan civilization?
libraries
metalworking
carved giant stone heads
a calendar
19
What area did the Portuguese explore at the beginning of the Age of Exploration?
Europe
Asia
North America
Western Africa
20
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Golden Age of China?
feudalism
woodblock printing
new forms of literature
playing chess and checkers
21
The major religion in Japan, known as the "Sacred Way" was
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shinto
22
The Islamic calendar begins with the
fall of the Roman Empire.
birth of Jesus Christ.
escape of Muhammad to Medina.
death of Muhammad.
23
Aqueducts in Ancient Rome were used to
make building easier.
bring water to the cities.
fight against invaders.
worship Roman gods.
24
Which of the following is true about the Byzantine Empire?
It preserved the traditions of Greece and Rome
It was invaded by the Chinese
It was ruled by Julius Caesar at its most powerful
It was the center of the Roman Catholic Church
25
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of Chinese civilizations?
porcelain
astronomy
gunpowder
woodblock printing
26
Under the feudal system, vassals promised loyalty to the king in exchange for the king's
friendship
protection
money
crops
27
Salt was used in Ancient African civilizations to
preserve food.
perform religious ceremonies.
keep homes warm.
dry wood.
28
The spread of Greek language, art and architecture was a result of the conquest of
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
29
The capital of the Byzantine Empire was
Mecca
Constantinople
Rome
Florence
30
All of the following were inventions of Chinese civilization EXCEPT
porcelain
the compass
the microscope
paper
31
Which of the following was not a reason for early exploration by the Portuguese?
Europeans wanted to expand their nation's territory
Europeans wanted to trade products with other nations
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
Europeans wanted to expand the Renaissance
32
Early Chinese civilizations were located in the river valleys of the
Huang He and Chang Jiang
Indus and Ganges
Chang Jiang and Tigris
Tigris and Euphrates
33
Which of the following was NOT developed by Islamic civilization?
early use of iron tools
cartography or map-making
advanced study of algebra
universities
34
Feudalism was damaged and declined due to
the Black Death.
the circumnavigation of the world.
the fall of Rome
the iconoclasts.
35
Humanists believed that people should
study the teachings of the Cathol
learn as much as possible to be well-rounded.
study archeology.
learn a trade, like blacksmithing.
36
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Catholic Church?
support of Protestantism
building of universities
spread of Christianity
preservation of ancient writings
37
How did the Crusades benefit the Catholic Church?
The Church defeated the Muslims.
The Church began to trade with Africa.
The Church won the Holy Land.
The Church spread Christianity.
38
Who was the navigator responsible for early exploration by the Portuguese?
Prince Henry
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
39
The first major trading state in Western Africa was
Ghana
Egypt
Mali
Ethiopia
40
The Medici family was best known for what contribution to the Renaissance?
for supporting the arts
for being artists
for being religious leaders
for being writers
41
What was the purpose of the Catholic or Counter Reformation?
start a new Crusade in the Holy Land
begin trade between Africa and Europe
stop the spread of the Protestant Reformation
spread the teaching of the Renaissance
42
People began to build permanent settlements
when government developed
after the development of agriculture
before the last Ice Age
when they build city-states
43
Christopher Columbus sought a western route to what continent during the Age of Exploration?
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
44
Predestination was one of the major beliefs of
the Catholic Reformation.
Lutheranism.
Calvinism.
theocracy.
45
Farmers in Sumer and other river valleys used irrigation to
stop the rivers from flooding
bring water to plants and animals
prevent invasions by outsiders
travel to other areas
46
During the Middle Ages, a knight was
a special kind of soldier.
the ruler of a manor.
the next in line to become king.
a squire's assistant.
47
The Renaissane began in
Italy
France
England
Germany
48
Who made the statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Gailileo
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Alexander the Great
49
Julius Caesar, the first dictator of Rome, was
the founder of Rome
the ruler of Ethiopia
assassinated
born in India
50
During the Renaissance, a visual art became
simplistic.
abstract.
political.
more realistic.
51
Writers of the Renaissance published many works because of the invention of
Leonardo da Vinci
Prince Henry of Portugal
Martin Luther
Johannes Gutenberg
52
The code of ethics used by knights was called
chivalry
vassalage
feudalism
indulgences
53
An economic surplus in early civilizations led to
the emergence of city centers
an end to agriculture
the domestication of plants
a decrease in population
54
Who was responsible for starting the Protestant Reformation?
Johannes Gutenberg
Pope Leo X
John Calvin
Martin Luther
55
Slash and burn farming was important because
it fertilized the soil for growing crops
it helped farmers irrigate the soil
it made it easier to grow grain
it provided food for farm animals
56
The Huange He river valley is located in present day
North America
Asia
Europe
Africa
57
The creation of the Hellenistic Era was due to the work of
Philip II.
Sophocles.
Socrates.
Alexander the Great.
58
Which of the following was a result of the annual flooding of early river valleys?
cities were moved into the mountains
land was very fertile for growing crops
invaders were able to attack by boat
crops died which led to famines
59
Which of these locations was the most favorable for growing crops and raising livestock?
a river valley
the tundra
a desert
a forest
60
The power and importance of Rome declined after
Carthage defeated the Roman army
roads were built throughout the empire
Julius Caesar was killed
Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium
61
Which of the following advancements of the Renaissance led to better travel?
printing
agriculture
astronomy
anatomy
62
The most important lord in Japanese feudalism was the
daimyo
shogun
samurai
bushido
63
The term used to describe Muhammad's flight from Mecca in A.D. 622 is
hegira
pilgrimage
crusade
fasting
64
Which of the following was the highest social class in feudal Europe?
knight
serf
noble
king
65
The Magna Carta gave rights to
the king.
the nobility.
the Roman Catholic Church.
the peasants.
66
The rule of Augustus Caesar in Rome marked the end of
the Roman Empire.
Christianity.
the Roman Republic.
the Pax Romana
67
In which of the following locations did early civilizations develop?
a desert
a river valley
a forest
the tundra
68
Which group was most responsible for the spread of the bubonic plague to Europe?
traders
invaders
soldiers
Crusaders
69
The Inca used the quipu to
keep track of taxes and populations
worship their gods
predict the future
carry messages
70
Arabic numbers were created by the
Indian civilization
Islamic civilization
Chinese civilization
Japanese civilization
71
The Magna Carta was signed by
Mansa Musa
Emperor Constantine
King John
Julius Caesar
72
Rome's first code of laws were called
the Roman Constitution
the Hellenistic Code
the Twelve Tables
the Punic Laws
73
Which of the following was NOT a major contribution of ancient Chinese civilization?
keystones
seismograph
paper
gunpowder
74
Most enslaved Africans were taken to
Asia
the Americans
India
Italy
75
Pardons for sin sold by the Catholic Church were called
indulgences
frescoes
rhetoric
relics
76
The most common form of transportation on the desert trade route in Africa was
the horse
the elephant
the ox
the camel
77
Which of the following describes the spread of the Black Death?
It started in Europe and spread to Asia
It started in Africa and spread to Asia
It started in Asia and spread to Europe.
It started in Europe and spread to Africa
78
The Aztec Empire was conquered by
Cortes
Pizzarro
Columbus
Magellan
79
Socrates
believed in the importance of Greek gods.
was an important Greek mathematician.
began the Hellenistic period in Greece.
taught his student to learn by asking questions.
80
The most important city of the Renaissance was
Constantinople
Florence
London
Rome
81
The first Protestant faith was
Lutheranism
Calvinism
Catholicism
Humanism
82
The movement of plants, animals, disease and technology during the Age of Exploration was
the Slave Trade.
the Middle Passage.
the Silk Road.
the Colombian Exchange.
83
Taming plants and animals for people's use is called
division of labor.
domestication.
culture.
slash and burn farming.
84
A tithe was a payment made to a
a peasant
lord
knight
church leader
85
Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
Trade increased between the Muslim and Christian worlds
Christians regained Jerusalem
Democracy grew in the Byzantine Empire
Feudalism increased in Europe
86
The period of Roman peace was known as
the Hellenistic period.
the Pax Romana.
the Golden Age of Rome.
the Age of Caesars.