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Question 1

Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish

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an agricultural surplus

Question 2

One effect of mountainous geography on ancient Greek civilization was the development of

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separate, independent city-states

Question 3

Under the mercantile system, colonies were important to a mother country because they provided

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raw materials

Question 4

One result of the Crusades was an increase in trade between the Middle East and

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Europe

Question 5

The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

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farming led to settled communities

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One similarity between the Mongols of Central Asia and the Incas of South America was that both

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adapted to difficult physical environments

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Feudalism is most often characterized by

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different social classes

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An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia was the

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Orthodox Christian religion

Question 9

In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the

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Roman Catholic Church

Question 10

What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

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expansion of Hellenistic culture

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The Aztec calendar and Maya writing both show that pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas

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flourished prior to European contact

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One way in which the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code were similar is that both provided

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a standardized system of laws

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In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

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the establishment of permanent settlements

Question 14

Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by

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expanding trade with nations in Asia and Africa

Question 15

In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence?

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Confucianism

Question 16

A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they

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built a road system to connect distant areas and move armies

Question 17

An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese civilizations was the development of

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terrace farming

Question 18

The introduction of Buddhism into China and of Islam into Indonesia are examples of

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cultural diffusion

Question 19

One result of the Protestant Reformation was

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a decline in religious unity in western Europe

Question 20

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

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People have potential and can improve themselves by learning

Question 21

Geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces

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a traditional way of life

Question 22

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

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Secular rulers became more powerful.

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Which form of government began in the city-state of Athens?

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democracy

Question 24

The Koran, jihad, and the 5 pillars are most closely associated with the practice of

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Islam

Question 25

A policy a country uses when it regulates colonies’ imports and exports.

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mercantilism

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A key feature of European Renaissance culture was

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questioning the way things were

Question 27

Both ancient Romans and ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of

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ethnocentrism

Question 28

The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it

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was a crossroads between Europe and Asia

Question 29

The term mercantilism is best described as

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an economic policy in which a mother country controls trade

Question 30

Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by

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expanding trade with nations in Asia and Africa

Question 31

Which technological advancement helped unify both the Roman and the Inca Empires?

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road system

Question 32

In medieval Japan and medieval Europe, the feudal system was dominated by

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warriors and nobles

Question 33

The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from

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cultural diffusion

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Which civilization first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, and porcelain?

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Chinese

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Which geographic factor contributed to independent city-states in ancient Greece?

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mountainous topography

Question 36

Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both

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produced written records of their extensive travels

Question 37

he term mercantilism is best described as

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an economic policy in which a colonial power controls trade

Question 38

Early civilizations developed mainly in

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valleys near rivers

Question 39

The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of

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respect for authority

Question 40

Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements?

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adapting a mountainous environment

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Ancient African kingdoms, such as Ghana and Mali, based their economic systems primarily on

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gold and salt

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The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

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learning to give up selfish desire

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