Why were early clans of hunter-gatherers not considered civilizations?

they did not build towns or cities

Who was allowed to participate in Athenian democracy?

men whose fathers had been citizens

Why did the world's first civilizations develop in river valleys?

the land in river valleys supported agriculture

What was the “mandate of heaven”?

the Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership

Why did the Persian emperor Darius invade Greece?

Athenians had helped Ionian cities when they revolted against the Persians

Which is the best example of the influence of Athenian democracy on later governments?

the representative democracy of the United States

Which is not an accurate description of the religious beliefs of early Hebrews?

they believed in many gods and goddesses, associated with nature

What did Diocletian do to address some of the problems caused by an expanding empire?

divided the empire into two halves

Which allowed Akbar to govern the many people of the Mughal Empire?

religious tolerance and inclusion

Which best describes the growth of Buddhism in the centuries following the Buddha’s death?

Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka

Which best describes Timbuktu?

a center of Islamic learning in Africa

Which characteristics does a civilization have?Choose all correct answers.

complex social organization, trade and economic activity

Which method was used by early empire builders to gain and maintain power?

appointing governors and officials

Which components were a part of the Roman Republic's representative government?

citizen assemblies, the senate, consuls

How did the Manchu of the Qing Dynasty help control the people of China?

They retained traditional Chinese institutions.

What did Julius Caesar do that hastened Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire?

he crossed the Rubicon and defeated his enemies

Why is the Code of Hammurabi such an important factor in the development of empires?

everyone in the empire could see the laws

What is the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) known for?

demanding that his people practice a new monotheistic religion

Which was a major result of the Punic Wars?

Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean

How were the Mauryan and Gupta empires similar?

both treated other religions with tolerance

Which does not describe all three kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

they built large cities in the West African rain forest

How did Athens and Sparta differ?

Athens had direct democracy, while Sparta was ruled by kings

Why was the Neolithic Revolution an important turning point in history?

People began to control their physical environment for the first time.

How did China’s rulers limit contact with the outside world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

they allowed foreign traders only in select ports

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1
Why were early clans of hunter-gatherers not considered civilizations?
they hunted animals for food
they did not have art of any kind
they did not build towns or cities
they made use of the resources around them
2
Who was allowed to participate in Athenian democracy?
foreign-born residents
wives of citizens
slaves who had been freed
men whose fathers had been citizens
3
Why did the world's first civilizations develop in river valleys?
the climate in river valleys was good for hunting and fishing
the land in river valleys supported agriculture
papyrus plants grown near the river could be made into paper
nomadic tribes could use rivers to trade with other nomadic tribes
4
Which is India’s major religion?
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Buddhism
5
Which is not an achievement made by the Gupta Empire during India’s golden age?
paper
lifelike statues
a system of numerals
great works of Sanskrit literature
6
Which Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism?
Asoka
Chandragupta
Siddhartha Gautama
Qin Shi Huangdi
7
Which is a Phoenician invention that influenced the Western world?
iron
the alphabet
Which is a Phoenician invention that influenced the Western world?
writing
8
What was the “mandate of heaven”?
the philosophy of Confucius
a holy book
the Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership
a new religion
9
Which is not a way the first ruler of the Qin Dynasty maintained control over his empire?
He tolerated opposing views.
He took power away from local landowners and warlords.
He built a network of roads.
He divided the empire into districts and appointed administrators.
10
Which civilization built ziggurats and used cuneiform to record information?
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
China
Egypt
11
Which is not a possible explanation of Great Zimbabwe’s decline?
the end of the slave trade
shifting trade routes
disease
overgrazing
12
Which characteristics does a civilization have?Choose all correct answers.
literature
government
art
13
Which was a positive change that occurred in China because of Ming Dynasty policies?
self-governing religious communities
an end to taxes
the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate
increased agricultural output
14
Why did the Persian emperor Darius invade Greece?
he wanted to avenge the defeat of his father, Xerxes
Spartan forces under King Leonidas had attacked several Persian cities
he wanted to stop the fighting between Sparta and Athens
Athenians had helped Ionian cities when they revolted against the Persians
15
Which is the best example of the influence of Athenian democracy on later governments?
the dictatorship of Hitler’s Nazi Germany
the communist government of the Soviet Union
the absolute monarchies of Europe’s Middle Ages
the representative democracy of the United States
16
Who took the title "The First Emperor"?
Ban Zhao
Liu Bang
Wudi
Qin Shi Huangdi
17
Which is not an accurate description of the religious beliefs of early Hebrews?
they believed in a single, all-powerful God
they believed God had made a sacred covenant with them
they believed God wanted them to obey His commandments
they believed in many gods and goddesses, associated with nature
18
Which holy book is sacred to Jews?
the Dao de Ching
the Vedas
the Torah
the Upanishads
19
What did Diocletian do to address some of the problems caused by an expanding empire?
hired mercenary soldiers to protect Rome
moved the capital to Byzantium
established the Third Triumvirate
divided the empire into two halves
20
Which allowed Akbar to govern the many people of the Mughal Empire?
military force
a tax on non-Muslims
religious tolerance and inclusion
a tax on non-Hindus
21
Which best describes the growth of Buddhism in the centuries following the Buddha’s death?
Buddhism did not spread beyond India
Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka
Confucius spread the new faith
the Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama brought Buddhism to China
22
Which best describes Timbuktu?
the city to which Muslims make the hajj
the ancient homeland of the people of Ghana
a farming village on the Niger River in West Africa
a center of Islamic learning in Africa
23
Which characteristics does a civilization have?Choose all correct answers.
an army
complex social organization
trade and economic activity
24
Which method was used by early empire builders to gain and maintain power?
appointing governors and officials
removing taxes on citizens
having no army
building new temples
25
What did trade and interaction between villages result in?
invention of writing
greater knowledge
monotheism
new laws
26
When did ancestors of modern-day humans first appear?
around 200,000 B.C.
around 3500 B.C.
around four million years ago
around 10,000 B.C.
27
Which is not a feature of an ideal ruler, according to Confucius?
literary knowledge
a moral example
a sense of tradition
absolute power
28
Which components were a part of the Roman Republic's representative government?
citizen assemblies
the senate
consuls
29
How did the Manchu of the Qing Dynasty help control the people of China?
They maintained a Chinese-only army.
They retained traditional Chinese institutions.
They reformed land laws.
They built the Great Wall.
30
Which is not a part of Buddhist religious teachings?
the Four Noble Truths
the Noble Eightfold Path
the Analects
Nirvana
31
What did Julius Caesar do that hastened Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire?
he did away with Rome’s written laws
he appointed allies and friends as provincial governors
he crossed the Rubicon and defeated his enemies
he declared himself emperor and first citizen
32
Which achievements is Rome known for?
domes; writings; bronze
roads; concrete; domes
telescope; roads; paper
arches; the wheel; paper
33
Why is the Code of Hammurabi such an important factor in the development of empires?
the laws ensured equality among the classes
every citizen was assured a fair trial
the ruler could not change the laws
everyone in the empire could see the laws
34
What is the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) known for?
establishing the New Kingdom
demanding that his people practice a new monotheistic religion
disguising herself as a man
building the Great Pyramid at Giza
35
Which cultural elements were common to all Greek city-states?
alphabet
religion
art
36
Which item is a legacy of ancient Greece?
monotheism
trial by peers
37
Which was a major result of the Punic Wars?
Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean
Christianity became the predominant religion
Mesopotamia and Persia became provinces
Rome became an empire ruled by an emperor
38
Which legacy of the ancient Greeks is important to all modern democracies?
concept of citizenship
language and mythology
geographic insights
scientific observation and inquiry
39
Which represents a high point of achievement in Mughal architecture?
the city of Isfahan
the Taj Mahal
the Süleymaniye Mosque
the Hagia Sophia
40
How were the Mauryan and Gupta empires similar?
both invaded China
both were led by Hindu rulers
both treated other religions with tolerance
both sent Buddhist missionaries to distant lands
41
Which empire or dynasty witnessed the invention of paper?
Qin
Zhou
Han
Gupta
42
Which does not describe all three kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
they ruled much of West Africa
they controlled the gold-for-salt exchange
they grew powerful through trade
they built large cities in the West African rain forest
43
What set of written laws was Rome’s first, and applied to both the rich and the poor?
Twelve Tables
Code of Rome
Centuriate Code
Twelve Assemblies
44
Which letter represents the location of the Qin Dynasty?
B
A
D
C
45
Which most directly helped early humans develop agriculture?
bronze tools
access to water
trade with neighbors
domesticated animals
46
How did Athens and Sparta differ?
Athens had direct democracy, while Sparta was ruled by kings
Athenians wrote great drama, while Spartans focused on poetry
Athenians were not interested in sports, while Spartans were
Athenians and Spartans worshipped different gods and goddesses
47
Most scholars and scientists agree that modern humans originated on which continent?
Australia
Europe
Africa
Asia
48
Why was the Neolithic Revolution an important turning point in history?
People began to control their physical environment for the first time.
It led to the development of irrigation systems.
Metal tools allowed strong rulers to conquer new territory.
Religion emerged as people planted and harvested crops.
49
How did China’s rulers limit contact with the outside world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
they banned all foreigners
they allowed foreign traders only in select ports
they rebuilt the Grand Canal
they ended the sale of silk and porcelain
50
Which religion had a major influence on East African cultures after being brought there by foreign traders?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
51
Who issued the Edict of Milan, making Christianity a legally recognized religion in the Roman Empire?
Jesus
v
Commodus
Constantine
52
Which scholar studies artifacts—objects left behind by humans or human ancestors?
anthropologist
paleontologist
historian
archaeologist
53
Which describes accomplishments of the Persian Empire?
using governors and an infrastructure to maintain control
opening trade routes to China, India, and Japan
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
building the Ishtar Gate and Hanging Gardens of Babylon
54
Which New Kingdom pharaoh built several large temples and monuments, including Abu Simbel?
Tutankhamen
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Amenhotep IV
55
Which Hebrew leader guided his people out of Egypt?
Moses
Jacob
Abraham
King Solomon
56
Which civilization built pyramids and mummified their rulers?
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
57
What was the most significant effect of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta became the ancient world’s greatest democracy
the Persians greatly expanded their empire into Greece
Athens lost its empire and influence as a model of democracy
the Greek city-states began to merge into a single Greek culture
58
Who crossed the Alps to invade Rome from the north during the Second Punic War?
Octavian
Alexander
Hannibal
Xerxes
59
Which two groups migrated into modern-day Turkey and Iran from what is now southern Russia and later formed empires?
Hyksos and Babylonians
Hittites and Aryans
Sumerians and Hebrews
Akkadians and Egyptians
60
What was a result of China’s isolation from the rest of the world during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
The borders of China shrank.
International demand for Chinese goods fell.
China’s technology fell behind Europe’s.
Chinese peasants revolted.
61
What does not explain the conflict between Ottomans and the Safavids?
control of Chaldiran
territorial expansion
the fall of Constantinople
religious differences
62
Which cultural element common was to all Greek city-states?
epics
music
63
In conducting Internet research, which is not a factor in evaluating an online source?
Internet connection speed
the domain name
timeliness
authoritativeness
64
What happened during the period known as the Hellenistic Age? (He referes to Alexander)
Greek cultural influence declined as Alexander’s empire expanded
a new Greek culture spread throughout the lands Alexander had conquered
Alexander the Great conquered vast territories
Persian armies fell much of Greek culture in their conquest of his empire
65
Which does not accurately describe Minoan civilization?
It was rich and prosperous.
It enjoyed the benefits of trade with many parts of the Mediterranean.
It was centered on the island of Crete.
It left behind no artifacts for archaeologists to study.
66
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letter D on this map?
D is Egypt
D is Indus Valley
D is China
D is Mesopotamia
67
Which problem contributed to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire?
natural disasters
epidemics
a growing divide between the rich and the poor
68
Which civilization put home and family at the center of life and produced silk cloth?
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Indus Valley
China
69
Who traveled throughout the Roman Empire spreading the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth?
Diocletian
Paul
Constantine
Pontius Pilate
70
Which best describes a result of Emperor Süleyman’s reforms of Ottoman law?
religious freedom was allowed, with a tax for non-Muslims
unlimited religious freedom was created
all religious freedoms ended
there was little effect on religion in the Ottoman Empire
71
Which method do scientists use to track evolutionary changes over time?
DNA analysis
potassium argon dating
paleomagnetic dating
radiocarbon dating
72
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letters C on this map?
C is Indus Valley
C is Mesopotamia
C is Egypt
C is China
73
Which best describes a result of division of labor in early farming communities?
wild animals were domesticated
irrigation techniques were developed
religion began to develop
social roles began to change
74
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letter B on this map?
B is Indus Valley
B is Mesopotamia
B is China
B is Egypt
75
Which items are a legacy of ancient Greece?
symmetry and balance in architecture
advancement in geometry and physics
checks and balances
76
Which describes accomplishments of the Persian Empire?
building the Ishtar Gate and Hanging Gardens of Babylon
using governors and an infrastructure to maintain control
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
inventing bronze, writing, and the wheel
77
Which empire's accomplishments include Ishtar Gate, Hanging Gardens of Babylon,& knowledge of astronomy and medicine?
Hittite
Egypt's New Kingdom
Akkadian
Chaldean
78
Which empire, forged by Hammurabi, produced the first code of laws available for all to see?
Egypt’s New Kingdom
Hyksos
Persian
Babylonian
79
Which best describes Songhai under Askia Muhammad?
a powerful trading empire
powerful empire, grew wealthy trading with the people of the Swahili coast
stretched from the Atlantic Ocean across much of West Africa
empire whose capital city of Kilwa was acenter of Islamic culture&learning
80
Which is an example of how Rome adopted and adapted Greek culture?
Romans valued civic duty but left fighting to professionals
Rome’s form of government was direct democracy but women could vote
Romans adopted Greek gods but gave them new names
Roman families raised their boys to be soldiers but not from birth
81
In India’s caste system, which group was considered the lowest caste?
Vaishyas
Brahmans
Kshatriyas
Shudras
82
Which was the most important factor in Ghana’s rise?
the gold-for-salt trade
the development of agriculture
domesticated camels
the hajj
83
Which belief system has the yin-yang circle?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
84
Which best describes the spread of culture along East Africa’s Swahili coast?
The people of Great Zimbabwe spread ancient African traditions.
Islamic armies conquered East Africa&required Africans to convert to Islam.
Traders from the north brought Greco-Roman culture.
African culture mingled with traditions carried by Arab traders.
85
Which problem contributed to Rome's transition from a republic to an empire?
slave revolts
natural disasters
overcrowding and riots in Rome
86
Why were the people in early farming communities able to focus on different kinds of work?
improved farming techniques resulted in food surpluses
changing climate caused people to adapt
they started trading with neighboring communities
they began to domesticate wild animals
87
Which components were a part of the Roman Republic's representative government?
none of the above
permanent dictators
Roman legions
88
In Confucianism, which is the most important relationship?
between brothers
between friends
between ruler and subject
between parent and child
89
Which was not a key achievement of the Ming Dynasty?
the voyages of Zheng He
the expansion of China's borders
the improvement of roads and canals
the rebuilding of the Great Wall
90
Classical Roman scholars made important contributions in the study of all of the following except __________.
oceanography and chemestry
anatomy
geography
meteorology
91
Which group made up the majority of the Roman population and became citizen-soldiers during time of war?
senators
plebeians
patricians
consuls
92
Which best describes the term classical period?
a period before modern musical forms existed
period in any culture before written records were kept
period of great achievements in art,science,religion,philosophy,politics
a period of imperial expansion and colonization
93
Which best explains the increase in the African slave trade after the fifteenth century?
the domestication of the camel
the arrival of the Portuguese on the coast of Benin
the arrival of Arab traders on the Swahili coast
the construction of Great Zimbabwe
94
What important feature made the Ottoman military successful?
a powerful cavalry
highly disciplined janissaries
an enormous army
innovative tactics
95
What was Siddhartha Gautama seeking when he began his spiritual journey?
God
the path to heaven
an explanation for human suffering
the reasons for war
96
Which resulted from the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
the city became a Christian stronghold
the city became an Islamic capital
Christians were banned from the city
the Hagia Sophia was destroyed
97
Which early river valley civilizations are marked with the letters A on this map?
A is Egypt
A is Mesopotamia
A is Indus Valley
A is China
98
How did the Great Zimbabwe's rise to power?
It controlled the region's ivory and gold trade.
It's military was stronger than others in the region.
It was a highly productive agricultural society.
It's fish was a staple food of East African people.]
99
What influence did geography play in the development of Greek society?
separate Greek city-states developed instead of a single state
Greek citizens had to rely on slaves to farm and herd livestock
Greeks worshipped deities that controlled the land and weather
Greece did not develop a maritime tradition of ships and sailing
100
Which was not a cause of the gradual decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire?
the spread of Christianity
invading barbarian tribes
economic hardships for Rome’s citizens
a lack of strong leadership

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