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1
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
bankers
humanists
feudal lords
parish priests
2
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
calendars
printing
3
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
4
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
5
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
6
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
7
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
increasing the use of new accounting practices
8
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
manufactured goods
agricultural production
shipping and trade
9
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To defend a city
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
10
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
11
Who is Mrs. Steele's favorite?
Tory Weaver
Robert McNiff
Aidan Steele
Zoe Steele
12
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
13
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
economic prosperity
political conflict
cultural decline
14
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Tapestries
Sculpture
Music
15
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
16
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
17
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
Homer
18
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
19
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
3
1
2
20
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
specialization of labor
21
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
22
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People will experience an afterlife.
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma.
23
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
24
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Byzantine
Roman
Indian
Greek
25
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
26
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
27
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptians
Persian
Incan
Mayans
28
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Moscow
Bagdhad
Constantinople
29
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Geography
Language
Religion
30
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
survival needs
Religious beliefs
31
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
32
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
33
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
34
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
expansion
prayer
pilgrimages
leaders
35
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
36
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharoahs
Islamic traders
37
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The Church
The feudal system
38
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Buddhists
Jews
39
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Written laws
Civil service
Elected legislatures
40
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
Persian
41
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Justinian
42
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Juno
Zeus
Apollo
43
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
representative assemblies
tribal councils
religious authorities
elected officials
44
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
45
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
Mongol hordes
trade routes
46
The Great Wall of China was built to
create a monument to Mongol rule
Provide a trade route across Asia
Protect China from invaders
Close china to Foreign Trade
47
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in canyons
on mountaintops
in rainforests
on islands
48
This sequence of events was caused by the-
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years' War
49
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
50
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
controlled the army
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
51
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Italy
China
Arabia
Spain