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1
What was one negative effect of the Crusades that has continued to the present?
weakening of the feudal nobility
strengthening of papal authority
trade between Europe and Asia
hostility between Muslims and Christians
2
What caused difficulties in uniting Greeks?
the independent nature of the people
the geography of the region
all options offered
the size of the region
3
What time in the past does "prehistory" refer to?
before the Neolithic Age
before the appearance of Homo Sapiens
before the invention of writing
before the establishment of civilizations
4
As a result of 207 years of
Pax Romana
, the Roman Empire___________
experienced continued hostilities among neighboring regions
experienced peace and prosperity
survived invasions from barbarian tribes
shrank in size and wealth
5
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Damascus
Medina
Mecca
Jerusalem
6
How was the Great Schism finally resolved?
The king decided which pope would rule the Holy Roman Empire
One pope ruled from Rome and another from Constantinople
All three popes were forced to resign, and a new pope was elected
A pope was chosen who spoke French and Italian as well as Lating
7
How did Hellenistic sculpture differ from classical sculpture?
It was made from bronze, not marble
It was colossal in size
It emphasized the values of order, balance, and proportion
It was more realistic and emotional
8
Which of the following best summarizes the legacy of the Roman Empire?
technology, law, philosophy, poetry
language, drama, art, religion
philosophy, drama, architecture, religion
architecture, engineering, law, language
9
Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?
Troy still exists today but is called Istanbul
A German archaeologist found the remains of the Trojan Horse
An archaeologist discovered the possible remains of ancient Troy
The stories about eh war in the Illiad are too realistic to not be true
10
Trade, specialized work, government, record keeping, and advanced technology are all part of...
Civilization
Cuneiform
Culture
Neolithic Revolution
11
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
the caste system
perfect understanding
the cycle of history
reincarnation
12
Why is it important that Alexander the Great was a student of Aristotle?
He taught Alexander how to defeat the Persians
He taught Alexander how to fight by Greek methods
He taught Alexander the philosophy of stoicism
he taught Alexander all that was known in the Greek world
13
Where did the first cities emerge?
in river valleys
in the Americas
along the Mediterranean coast
along trade routes
14
What did Mary Leakey's discovery of footprints tell scientists?
They supported themselves as hunter-gatherers
They were a species of australopithecine
They lived where scientists did not think they could exist
They walked upright earlier than had been believed
15
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Rome's excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
Jesus promised eternal life
All options are true
embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor
16
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
military and civilians
17
Which of the following marked the beginning of civilization?
the develpment of cities
the creation of farming villages
the discovery of fire
the building of temples
18
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
He was a combination of god and man
He was the first and only prophet of Allah
He was the last and greatest of the prophets
He was the only son of the one true God
19
What ancient village, located in Turkey, was known for obsidian products
Paris
Catal Huyuk
Cairo
Ur
20
What trait did NOT characterize Gothic cathedral architecture?
rounded arches
stained glass windows
high, vaulted ceilings
sculpture
21
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
the representatives of the common citizens
the chief executives of the government
the executive and legislative branches of the government
22
What is the order in which these three people dominated Greece?
Macedonians, Dorians, Mycenaeans
Mycenaeans, Macedonians, Dorians
Mycenaeans, Dorians, Macedonians
Dorians, Mycenaeans, Macedonians
23
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
This part of the world has been ignored
It existed for only a few hundred years
Its written language has not yet been deciphered
There are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
24
Which code were Knights expected to follow?
chivalry
canon law
manor
fief
25
Which of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common?
they were both military states
they were both city states
they were both leaders of the Delian League
they were both democracies
26
Which of the following aided cultural diffusion among ancient peoples?
trade
poor leaders
farming
new technology
27
Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
Greece and Persia
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Macedonia
28
What important characteristic did "Lucy" have?
opposable thumbs
well developed muscles
prehensile tail
very big brain
29
Pope Gregory VII and the German emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of
the Church's collection of ththes
rule of the Papal States
lay investiture
papal appointment of bishops
30
Whose rights did the Magna Carta originally intend to defend?
the English nobility
religious minorities
the English monarch
all English subjects
31
What caused decline of Athens' golden age and the end of democracy?
corruption
military defeat
earthquakes
volcanic eruption
32
What did the decisions of the English royal courts of justice create?
the Model Parliament
the Estates General
English common law
the code of chivalry
33
Why did Alexander the Great refuse the peace settlement from Darius III?
His quick victory made him want the entire Persian Empire
He believed that Darius would go back on his word
His advisers told him that Darius was offering too little
His advisers warned that Darius was getting ready for war
34
Why were people hunter-gatherers during the Ice Age?
all of the options are true
some lands were covered by glaciers
it was too cold to farm
they had not developed agriculture yet
35
Why was Alexandria important during the Hellenistic period?
Scholars made the earth the center of the universe
As a center of commerce and Hellenistic culture
As a center of scholarship
As a center of Greek army and weapons production
36
What substance did Sumer's metalworkers create to make their tools harder than copper?
Iron
Tin
Steel
Bronze
37
Narratives and epic poetry are examples of what characteristic of civilization?
advanced technology
advanced cities
complex institutions
record keeping
38
What was the dramatic and far-reaching change in human life caused by the discovery of farming
trade
Neolithic Revolution
culture
Catal Huyuk
39
What was the most important effect of the Hundred Years War?
put an end to the three field approach to farming
destroyed prosperous English towns and villages
led to Joan of Arc becoming France's patron saint
The development of national identities in England and France
40
Whose rights did the Magna Carta originally intend to defend?
the English monarch
religious minorities
the English nobility
all English subjects
41
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the civil and religious laws of Judaism
the idea of the promised land
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms
Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt
42
The emperor's purpose in dividing the Roman Empire was ______
to separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
to protect the west from Greek influences
to decrease the authority of the Senate
to make control of the Empire more efficient
43
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome?
Africa and the United States
Europe and the United States
the Middle East and Africa
Europe and the Middle East
44
The Phoenicians were known for
seafaring, trade and phonetic alphabet
bull leaping, painted pottery, and female led religion
shipbuilding, murex, and chariots
phonetic alphabet, spices and murex
45
What is the term for the unique way of life of a group of people
trade
cuneiform
civilization
culture
46
Who was driven from Greece shortly before the Golden Age Athens began?
Persians
Spartans
Macedonians
Trojans
47
Which belief of Zoroaster was similar to Christianity and Islam?
polytheism
filial piety and family relationships
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
communion with nature
48
Which hominid group disappeared and still has archaeologists baffled?
Homo Sapiens
Neanderthal
Homo Erectus
Cro Magnon
49
What ancient city was founded on the banks of the Euphrates River
Paris
Cairo
Ur
Catal Huyuk
50
The Jewish diaspora refers to
the destruction of the Temple in AD 70
Jerusalem
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
the forced dispersal of Jews
51
Why did Germanic people invade the Roman Empire?
fear of attacks by the Huns
a desire to settle the frontier regions
famines in northern Europe
resentment over Rome's power and wealth
52
Which of the following functions did the craft guilds NOT perform?
set standards of quality
borrow and loan money
train apprentices
control wages and prices
53
What are the Five Pillars of Islam
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the major duties required of all Muslims
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
the various divisions of Islam
54
How do we know that people of the Indus Valley traded with the Sumerians?
Sumerian bronze was found in the Indus Valley ruins
Boats were found in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
Indus Valley plumbing tools found in Sumer
Indus seals found in Sumer and Sumerian items in Indus
55
What does Islam mean in Arabic
submission to the will of Allah
One who has submitted
There is no god but Allah
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
56
Who led the Norman conquest of England
Henry II
Richard the Lion Hearted
William the Conqueror
Alfred the Great
57
What was the system of writing that the Sumerian scribes created?
Phoenician
Latin
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
58
What economic activity characterized the advanced cities in Sumer
shipping
cuneiform
trade
farming
59
What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?
introduced the concept of elected representatives
decreased the requirements for citizenship
increased the number of paid public officials
unified the executive and legislative branches of government
60
The language that English, Sanskrit, Persian and Spanish are all derived from is
Anatolian
Hittite
Babylonian
Indo-European
61
What were the forces holding feudal society together?
a set of mutual social obligations and the teachings of the church
the code of chivalry, the laws of Rome, and the teachings of the Church
pride in their Roman heritage and a thriving economic system
loyalty to country and belief in God
62
Who were the first hominids to migrate, use tools, fire and develop language?
Homo Erectus
Neanderthal
Homo Sapiens
Neolithic Man
63
Which of the following was not in wide use during the Neolithic Age?
domesticated animals
fire
bronze
irrigation
64
What was at stake in the Battle of Hastings?
whether the language of England would be English or french
whether the Normans or Anglo-Saxons would rule England
whether the Vikings would conquer the Saxons
whether or not the Church would dominate England
65
What did the devastation caused by the bubonic plague contribute to?
a flowering of the arts in the later Middle Ages
the distruption and collapse of medieval society
a sense of unity among the continents affected by it
the dominance of the Church in the later Middle Ages
66
What separated the different regions within Greece?
mountains
dense forests
rivers
vast stretches of uninhabitable land
67
What system of government was based on the exchange of land for protection and services?
chivalry
feudalism
manor
fief
