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Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
economist
sociologist
psychologist
archaeologist
2
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
3
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
4
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
5
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
benefits of modern civilizations
6
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were located on major trade routes
Tolerated religious diversity
were part of the Roman Empire
traded only with people from their immediate region
7
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
advances were greater
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
8
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system3
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
9
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
came under the control of the Muslims
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republic form of government
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
10
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Muslims
Byzantines
Mongols
11
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
ethnocentrism
scientific research
filial piety
cultural diffusion
12
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
13
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Mughal
Byzantine
British
Persian
14
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
15
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
economies that did not rely on trade
one system of government for the entire region
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
16
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
absolutism
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
17
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
declined because of corruption in government
developed parliamentary governments
ensured equality for women
reached their height of power at the same time
18
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
animism
19
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
20
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Deserts made invasion possible
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
The climate created obstacles to success
21
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
22
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
ethnocentrism
desertification
self-sufficiency
cultural diffusion
23
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
represent codes of behavior
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
restrictsocial mobility
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
24
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
stable governments
command economies
distinct social classes
25
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
establish a colonial empire
find land for farming and grazing
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
26
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
27
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
major language of the people became Latin
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
manor became the center of economic activity3
28
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
prayer
nirvana
reincarnation
filial piety
29
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
archaeologist
sociologist
anthropologis
economist
30
on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
North America
Africa
Europe
31
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
a decade of colonial unrest
a golden age
32
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
converted thousands of people to Christianity
produced written records of their extensive travels
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
33
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
innovations introduced in Renaissance
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
34
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
35
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
self sufficiency
cultural diffusion
cultural isolation
36
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
37
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
38
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
39
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
universal education
political harmony
favorable geography
religious differences
40
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
41
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
topography
levation
capital cities
42
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
adaptation to the surrounding geography
destruction of the environment
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
43
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Kush
Mali
Egyptian
Benin
44
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
seek new trade routes to East Asia
reform their political systems
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
45
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
monotheism
46
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
describe secularism
1. promote polytheism
provide codes of behavior
establish gender equality
47
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
48
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
49
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
British
Persian
Maurya
Gupta
50
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
construction of the pyramids
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
expansion of equal rights
51
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
dense forests
mountain passes
river valleys
smooth coastlines
52
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
food to sell in village markets
enough food to feed an entire village
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
a single cash crop
53
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a parliament in Britain
a communist government in China
a theocracy in Iran
military juntas in Latin America
54
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
55
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
56
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
provides plans for exploration of new territory
flourishes best in traditional societies
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
57
One reason many historians study geography is to
show connections between people and places
help predict changes in government
explore the value systems of early people
tell when events took place
58
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how location influences the way people live
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history3
59
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
major industrial development
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
artistic and intellectual achievement
60
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic
Populations declined
New sources of energy became available
Food supplies became more reliable
61
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally2
62
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
cartography
economy
political science
anthropology
63
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
impact of geography on cultural development
development of traditional government
effect of artistic expression on religion
role of education in the ancient world
64
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
mixed economy
command economy
market economy
traditional economy
65
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Roman
Mughal
Ottoman
Byzantine
66
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
social equality
urban planning
monotheism
67
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
command economies
68
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
established totalitarian governments
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
promoted peace and prosperity
69
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
70
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
Buddhism and Shintoism
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism and animism
capitalism and shintoism
71
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
Mongols invaded
city of Constantinople fell
72
Which document is an example of a primary source?
novel on the Age of Exploration
the diary of a WW I soldier
a textbook on Russian history
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
73
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
Egypt and Greeck
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
China and the Roman Empire
74
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
Birth
education
geographic location
individual achievement
75
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
encouraged the spread of independence movements
engaged in territorial expansion
76
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
77
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
fasting and prayer
monotheism
reincarnation
rigid class structure
78
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Arabian Sea
Great Rift Valley
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
79
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Societies became nomadic.
Food production declined.
80
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
81
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
82
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
navigable rivers
83
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in one God
84
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
85
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
subsistence farmers
village dwellers3
hunters and gatherers .
guild members