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Global Regents Review Day 2
Global Regents Review Day 2
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Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of Global History.
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Stained Glass windows assist people in understanding Biblical stories. This statement describes
Greek Ideas
Chinese Pagodas
the Four Noble Truths
Gothic Architecture
2
Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?
monsoons
vast plains
mountainous terrain
deserts
3
Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?
converting conquered peoples to Confusianism
avoiding contacts with the west
employing superior military skills
paying monetary tribute to local rulers
4
The Bubonic Plague/Black Death was primarily spread by the actions of?
merchants/traders
nomadic peoples
invading armies
explorers
5
Enlightenment thinkers encouraged the improvement of society through the
establishment of a rigid social hierarchy
teachings of the church
development of absolutism
use of reason
6
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the printing press
a republican form of government
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
7
One way in which the writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Ancient Greece
was that it showed littler interest in secular affairs
was the stressed power of human reason
was that it promoted the doctrines of the Catholic Church
was that it produced few new scientific ideas
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"Robespierre's Execution Ends Reign of Terror"...This headlines refers to this Revolution?
French
Spanish
Russian
Austrian
9
Use of calligraphy as an art form and development of algebra are associated with
the Gupta Golden Age
the Tang Golden Age
the Islamic Golden Age
the Songhai Golden Age
10
Which geographic feature most contributed to the concept of cultural diffusion in Japan
location near mainland Japan
vast mineral resources
numerous navigable rivers
deposits of fertile soil
11
Which ancient civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road systems?
Babylonian
Phoenician
Greek
Roman
12
Showing respect for parents, Maintaining family honor, Honoring all elders is an example of
hadj (hajj)
filial piety
nirvana
animism
13
The intro. of banking, letters of credit, joint stock companies, and guilds are the start of
the Agricultural/Neolithic Revolution
the Commercial Revolution
the Enlightenment
the Renaissance
14
Which statement represents a characteristic of democracy?
The government limits thoughts and actions of the people.
The laws of the government are made by military officers.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
Religious leaders control government policy.
15
The feudal system in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by?
the development of a wealthy middle class
a decentralized political system
religious diversity
an increased emphasis on education
16
One effect of the encomienda system in Latin America was that it
reduced Spanish influence
exploited indigenous peoples
eliminated the use of guilds
promoted isolationism
17
The Code of Hammurabi of Babylon is most similar to the...
map projections of Mercator
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
18
The English Bill of Rights led to the English govt developing a political system in which
rulers were responsible to the people
the power of the monarch came from God
the individual was denied a trial by jury
religious authorities controlled the lawmaking process
19
Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?
Indian
Japanese
Chinese
Persian
20
Which pair of natural resources were used to change transportation in GB during the Indust Rev?
gold and salt
coal and iron ore
copper and iron
diamonds and petroleum
21
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
I've never heard of a society that believes in only one God
The government and society in Sparta are is strict
Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.
Sparta allows more freedom of expression than Athens
22
Which society practiced direct democracy?
Ancient Athens
Early Egypt
Dynastic China
Gupta Empire
23
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are best known for
opening trade between Africa and Japan
providing extensive information about lands and people
exploring the Western Hemisphere
leading religious movements
24
The development of the concept of zero, the use of a decimal system are all achievements of the
Inca Empire
Kingdom of Songhai
Gupta Empire
Roman Republic
25
Which statement is opinion rather than a fact?
Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to Mecca
Mali's economy was based on the gold and salt trade
Mali would have flourished without Mansa Musa's rule
Timbuktu became a center for Islamic learning
