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1
Egyptians practiced mummification in order to
show their respect to pharaohs.
keep the ka from vanishing.
find cures for common diseases.
preserve the body for resurrection.
2
Homo sapiens means
modern man.
southern ape.
wise man.
upright man.
3
Which of the following helped convince many Indians to rid themselves of their British rulers?
the Amritsar Massacre
the Pan-African Congress
the Balfour Declaration
the Long March
4
The schism of 1054
increased the power of the pope.
created two distinct Christian churches.
the beginning of Muslim invasions of the Byzantine Empire.
ended the golden age of Byzantine art and architecture.
5
What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny?
refusal of Hindu priests of Delhi to support Christian rule
widespread political imprisonment and random executions
Indian soldiers biting off cartridge ends with animal fat
the requirement that the sepoys practice sati
6
Sumerian writing is called
cuneiform.
the Phoenician alphabet.
Sanskrit.
stylus.
7
Which of the following was the most important resource in most Bantu societies by AD 900?
iron ore
gold
land
cattle
8
The Yuan dynasty weakened because
foreign trade hurt the economy.
suffered military defeats and massive destruction by storms.
a huge flood caused massive destruction in China.
nomadic warriors continued their attacks on northern China.
9
Why did the Phoenicians turn to trade and the sea for their livelihood?
they needed a purple die used to color traditional garments
because constant flooding made agriculture impossible
because Phoenicians needed concrete for buildings
because farming was difficult and resources were limited
10
The Spanish colonial economy was based largely on
tobacco farming.
the mining of gold and silver.
exports of Native American weaving and pottery.
fur and fish trading.
11
Gandhi Believed in two key aspects
Unity and Rebellions
Protest and Fighting
Terrorism and Boycotts
Nonviolence and Civil disobedience
12
During the Tokugawa period the role of the samurai changed because
the emperor gained power.
feudalism disappeared.
Confucianism gained in popularity.
peace put the samurai out of work.
13
The geography of Mesopotamia led people to
build cities along the Mediterranean coastline.
adopt hunting and gathering as a way of life.
develop methods to control water.
migrate to the Sinai Peninsula.
14
The economy of the Indus civilization was based on
agriculture and trade.
shipbuilding.
only agriculture.
warfare and tribute.
15
The bishops of Rome claimed to have authority over all other bishops because
Rome was the most powerful city in the Empire.
they were seen as Paul’s spiritual heirs.
they were seen as Peter’s spiritual heirs.
they were descended from Jesus.
16
The French people welcomed Napoleon because
they hoped he would help the collapsing French economy.
he was the grandson of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
he promised order after the chaos of the Revolution.
he completely disavowed the ideals of the Revolution.
17
Which of the following occurred as a result of Martin Luther’s stand against indulgences?
Henry VIII started a new religion in England.
Lutheranism spread first to England, France and Italy.
The Protestant Reformation began.
Germany rejected Lutheranism and remained Roman Catholic.
18
Which of the following was one cause of the French Revolution?
economic prosperity
strong leadership from Louis XVI
the influence of Enlightenment ideas
new taxes on the Second Estate
19
Who won the Hundred Years’ War?
the English
the Muslims
the French
the Lancasters
20
One of the most important ideas of Confucianism was that
trade should be the basis of any economy.
women and men should be equal under the law.
government leaders should rule with an iron fist.
the family was central to the well-being of the state.
21
Before 1858, British imperialism in India was carried out by the
Indian Civil Service.
British East India Company.
British government.
British National Congress.
22
Which of the following was a factor in the expansion of the railroad system in the 1800s?
the invention of the Bessemer process
production of the Model T
the discovery of electricity
preparation for the Paris Exhibition of 1900
23
The Nazi campaign to imprison inferior people included which of the following targets?
only Jews
all residents of Allied countries
Jews, homosexuals, disabled people, Poles, Slavs, & Gypsies
Jews and Aryans
24
Islam began to be practiced along the East Africa coast because
Swahili leaders were Muslim.
Muslim Great Zimbabwe had conquered them.
Muslim Ethiopia conquered them.
many foreign traders were Muslim.
25
Why did Britain begin exporting opium to China?
to prevent opium from going to British subjects
to make colonization of China easier
to improve the health of Chinese citizens
to change the balance of trade in favor of Britain
26
Which of the following began World War II?
the defeat of Franco’s Nationalists
Hitler’s attack on Poland
Hitler’s attack on Czechoslovakia
the Anschluss
27
The ultimate goal of the early Portuguese explorers was to
explore the coast of Africa.
spread Christianity.
find a water route around Africa to India.
discover new lands.
28
North African traders crossed the Sahara to trade gold for
salt.
spices.
ivory.
food.
29
A government arose in Mesopotamia because
their religion required a government to make laws.
the invention of writing made record-keeping possible.
large projects to control flooding required organization.
hunting & gathering societies there needed structure & law.
30
Desertification and deforestation are both caused by
drought.
global warming.
erosion.
cutting down trees.
31
Planters in the Americas began to use African slaves for labor because
African slaves were less expensive than Native American
they believed Native Americans were not human.
Aztecs refused to work on plantations.
disease had killed millions of Native Americans.
32
The major effect of pollution is
growth of human illnesses
tainting of our drinking water
permanent damage to our crop lands
all of the above
33
What new approach allowed scholars to gain new scientific knowledge?
the scientific method
the Inquisition
universal public education
financing by the Church
34
The secret to life is to
Find your love & do it better then anyone has ever done it
Quit
Avoid risk
Blame others for the unfairness of the world and events
35
What did Winston Churchill use as an image to describe the division of Europe?
the Grand Canyon
an iron curtain
a closed door
a steel fist
36
The Nuremberg Laws
aimed at including Jews in mainstream life in Germany.
deported all Jews from Germany for the first time.
Jews reclaim their citizenship if they renounced their faith
defined a Jew off of grandparents, not religious beliefs.
37
Which of the following best describes Germany’s position for much of the World War I?
Germany was a neutral country.
Germany faced war on two fronts.
Germany did not have a military strategy for this war.
All of Germany’s military efforts were focused on Serbia.
38
What natural resources was most important before the steam engine was developed for industry?
timber
iron ore
water
coal
39
Why did Egyptians bury possessions with their dead?
so the ka would recognize its body
to display the family’s wealth and privilege
to sustain the ka in the afterlife
because inheritance was unknown in Egypt
40
Some scientists believe that Climate Change
is caused by air pollution from human activity.
is the result of the green revolution.
was caused by the meltdown of the nuclear plant in Russia.
is due to cloning.
41
What event led to a decisive shift away from isolationism in the United States?
the sinking of American ships by German submarines
the attack on Pearl Harbor
the discovery of Auschwitz
the Battle of Britain
42
For the Soviet Union, what was the turning point in the war in Europe?
the Battle of Iwo Jima
their victory at Stalingrad
the end of the Siege of Leningrad
the Battle of Midway
43
The city-state of Sparta was characterized by
an emphasis on temple worship.
an emphasis on warfare.
democratic institutions.
dependence upon the sea.
44
What led to the building of permanent settlements?
development of simple governments
the development of agriculture
the end of bloody warfare
migration to the Americas
45
Which of the following countries was the first to industrialize?
France
Japan
the United States
Great Britain
46
What led to the downfall of both the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire?
internal warfare between city-states
the arrival of Spanish explorers
a massive meteor that caused catastrophic damage
climate change
47
Alexander’s empire did not grow any larger because
he reached all his goals.
his generals began fighting for power.
the Hindu Kush defeated him.
his soldiers wanted to return home.
48
The Four Noble Truths teach that
special techniques can be used to harness spiritual energy
harming animals in any way is morally wrong.
respect elder members of their family & care for children
life is suffering from desire can stop by eight fold path
49
Why do scientists call the period before about 3000 BC prehistory?
no important historical events happened before that time
because humans did not exist before that time
because writing did not exist at that time
scholars have learned nothing about that period of time
50
What caused the growth in leisure time activities in the late 1800s?
automobiles
higher incomes and more free time
private funding of concert halls and theaters
the move from cities to suburbs
51
The Aztec Empire grew wealthy through
rich natural resources.
rich farmland and control of excellent hunting ground.
tribute and trade.
the sale of slaves.
52
The Treaty of Nanjing
benefited European countries at the expense of China.
allowed Chinese to try British citizens in Chinese courts.
strengthened the Qing dynasty.
returned Shanghai to the Chinese.
53
Ghana’s kings ensured the price of gold remained high by
non-trade of gold nuggets and secret location of mines.
allowing only the largest gold nuggets to enter the market.
creating demand for gold by using it for decorative purposes
heavily taxing every load of gold.
54
Scientist project that Climate Change will cause
displacement of millions of humans
damage to our food and water supply
sea levels to rise and extreme weather
all of the above
55
The best to ensure your success is to have
Patience
Work Ethic
Luck
Support
56
The phrase “bread and circuses” referred to
the weekly market held in the Forum.
prosperity that allowed Romans to live a life of leisure
reluctance of wealthy Romans to become involved in politics.
food & entertainment by the empire to hold off rebellions
57
Increasing numbers of people learned to read after the mid-1400s because
illumination made works of literature extremely beautiful.
most people had ample disposable income.
printed materials became more available.
most people had ample leisure time.
58
The Muslim place of worship is called a
hadith.
mosque.
minaret
Kaaba.
59
What prompted the development of record-keeping systems?
economic transactions
the invention of written language
the establishment of graveyards in permanent settlements
the growing power of religion
60
Which of the following leaders led a campaign known as the Great Purge?
Adolf Hitler
Haile Selassie
Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
61
The goal of the First Crusade was to
convert Muslims to Christianity.
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Muslims.
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Byzantines.
conquer Constantinople.
62
Which of the following statements best describes the rule of Shah Jahan?
increasing the amount of land farmers could hold
renounced Islam and made Hinduism the official religion
heavy taxes on the people of India
chief concern was to expand India’s borders
63
Mountains, hills, and deserts helped the Chinese to thrive because
encouraged the Chinese to become expert hunter-gatherers.
created ecosystems for a wide variety of plants and animals.
these features isolated China from invasion.
the dangers taught the Chinese how to be great warriors.
64
What was the Zimmermann Note?
German policy of attacking all ships around England
a note left behind by a suicide bomber in Serbia
proposal by a German official that Mexico attack the U.S.
Wilson’s speech reasons why the US should remain neutral
65
Which of the following built the largest empire in South America?
the Incas
the Moche
the Nazca
the Aztecs
66
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
massive deadlock
an easy victory for the Central Powers
fewer casualties on both sides
67
Which of the following countries was the first to develop a strong central government?
Italy
Germany
England
France
68
Why did pharaohs have absolute power in Egypt?
Pharaohs ruled the country using terror.
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god in human form.
pharaoh received instructions directly from the vizier.
kingdom was small enough for 1 man to have complete control.
69
Deforestation is a problem because
it can lead to millions of illnesses and deaths each year.
plants and animals may become extinct.
it causes the land to become useless.
it creates a protected area for threatened species.
70
Throughout the Napoleonic Wars, France’s greatest enemy was
the Kingdom of Tuscany.
Great Britain.
Austria.
Portugal.
71
India’s first civilization depended on monsoon rains to bring water for crops
and wash away accumulated debris from city streets.
which only happened every other year.
and to loosen rocks used for building.
and to cause flooding which deposited fertile soil.
72
The Cold War ended when
the Berlin Wall fell.
the Soviet Union collapsed.
Mikhail Gorbachev won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Mikhail Gorbachev was deposed by a military coup.
73
What led early civilizations to create calendars?
determining religious holidays
the need to chart nomadic movements
the need to chart electoral cycles as governments developed
the need to track yearly flooding and growing seasons
74
Why did Japanese forces attack Manchuria?
to stop terrorist activity in the region
because their emperor ordered them to do so
to keep Manchuria from attacking Japan
to gain control of its rich natural resources
75
Who was the first person to spread the idea of monotheism
Xerxes
Zoraster
Moses
Abraham
76
Which of the following developments marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age
permanent settlements
tools
calendars
writing
77
What has led to the rapid growth of the world population ?
air pollution
research into atomic energy
the use of machines in agricultural
the Computer Age
78
Muslim says “There is no god but [Allah], and Muhammad is the messenger of God,” fulfills the
pilgrimage to Mecca.
Ten Commandments.
first pillar of Islam.
giving of alms.
79
The Black Death led to
the end of the Hundred Years’ War.
massive witch hunts throughout Europe.
greater religious tolerance in Western Europe.
the collapse of the medieval manor system.
80
What is the importance of Italian city-states to the Renaissance?
Italian shipbuilders brought paintings and sculpture back
Catholic Church wanted to published the first Bible.
agricultural centers produced crops for foreign market
arts increased as merchants displayed their new wealth.
81
The Meiji Restoration refers to the
period of unrest in China that preceded the 1911 revolution.
peace process between China and Japan in the late 1800s.
Japanese emperor’s return to power.
rebuilding of Japan’s imperial cities.
82
Why did Mao Zedong lead the Long March through China?
to find a safe place for the Chinese Communists
conquer villages controlled by warlords in the countryside
to show Guomindang strength and intimidate the Communists
to inspire Chinese peasants to join the Communist party
83
What event caused the Great Fear during the French Revolution?
the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
the Tennis Court Oath
the execution of Louis XVI
the fall of the Bastille
84
The Eastern Roman Empire
became known as the Byzantine Empire.
fell to Germanic tribes called the Vandals.
rejected all forms of Christianity.
relocated the capital to Antioch.
85
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
in North America
in sub-Saharan Africa
along fertile river valleys
in sparsely populated areas
86
Charles Darwin’s book, On the Origin of Species, was controversial because it
there were patterns among elements in the periodic table.
differed from the creation story in the Bible.
stated that all human diseases could be cured.
justified withholding welfare from the poor.
87
Islam spread to places such as West Africa and Southeast Asia because
escaped Umayyad princes set up dynasties there.
Muslims fought major battles there.
the Abbasids conquered those lands.
Muslim traders traveled there.
88
Distinct cultures and ways of life developed in Africa because
Africa has different landforms, climates, and vegetation
strict laws forbid marrying outside of one’s village.
migration to Africa from all parts of the world.
the continent is about twice as large as the United States.
89
Vikings began raiding northern Europe because
Viking farmers could not grow enough food.
they wanted to spread their religion.
they wanted to stop attacks on Scandinavia.
they converted to Christianity and sought Christian relics.
90
Who took the throne in Macedonia after King Philip II was assassinated?
Darius II
Archimedes
Alexander
Philip III
91
After the last Song ruler was defeated, Kublai Khan created the
Khanate of the Great Khan.
Khanate of the Golden Horde.
Yuan dynasty.
Tang dynasty.
92
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.
Triangular trade became less profitable.
Native American diseases destroyed European populations.
exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact.
93
The true definition of failing is
not succeeding
becoming frustrating
to quit or never attempt
getting a bad grade
94
What was the goal of the United States when it went to war in Korea?
to eliminate Soviet nuclear missile sites in North Korea
to build up the United Nations
to contain Communist expansion
to end communism in Korea and China
95
Where was Mecca located?
on the Arabian Peninsula near the Red Sea
at the mouth of the Nile River
in the largest oasis of the Sinai Desert
on the Arabian Peninsula near the Mediterranean Sea
96
Hitler’s Final Solution included
concentration camps, death camps, and Einsatzgruppen.
deportation of European Jews.
less restrictive laws benefiting Germany’s Jewish population
opening a second front in Western Europe.
97
Europe became a feudal society because
skilled craftspeople emerged as farming techniques improved.
overpopulation required that a more efficient farming system
to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.
rarity of cash required land to be used as a payment
98
Until the Scientific Revolution, the traditional authorities were
navigators and explorers.
Aquinas and his followers.
Plato and Aristotle.
the Church and ancient scholars.
99
Mass production, which created an increase in the quantity of goods produced, led to
an increase in the number of workers factories needed.
more consumer goods available to more people.
higher wages and shorter hours.
an increase in the cost of factory-made goods.
100
________ is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
Climate Change
Peak Oil
Terrorism
Pollution
