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Question 1

The strategic location of the Byzantine Empire allowed control of the key trade routes between

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Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea

Question 2

Which of the following was an important principle of Roman Law?

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A person is innocent until proven guilty

Question 3

What geographic factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in Greece?

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mountainous topography

Question 4

In colonial Spanish America, which system was developed to support plantation agriculture?

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encomienda

Question 5

One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

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a republican form of government

Question 6

The study of history most clearly indicates that

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Most of the events of the present have roots in the past

Question 7

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

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the establishment of permanent settlements

Question 8

One similarity of Akbar the Great and Elizabeth I is that both leaders encouraged

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religious toleration

Question 9

The primary purpose of the Magna Carta (1215) was to

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limit the power of King John

Question 10

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

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an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

Question 11

China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their

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contacts through trade

Question 12

What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?

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river valleys

Question 13

In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg's printing press was that

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literacy rate increased

Question 14

The leadership of Genghis Khan, use of the stirrup, & horsemanship skills all contributed to

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rise of the Mongol Empire

Question 15

What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?

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preservation of Greek and Roman culture

Question 16

During the early Middle Ages, western European societies were most influenced by

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the Roman Catholic Church

Question 17

One way in which Martin Luther’s 95 Theses & Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar is that

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challenge the authority of the Christian Church

Question 18

A direct result of the Crusades was that .

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Europeans demanded am increase in goods from the East

Question 19

One reason the Russian Empire was difficult to unite was that it

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had many diverse ethnic groups

Question 20

The migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of

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language and metal-working skills

Question 21

Which factor most influenced a person's social position in early Indian societies?

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birth

Question 22

According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

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eliminating selfish desires

Question 23

Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of

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urban planning

Question 24

The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?

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Hinduism

Question 25

The Encounter occurred as a result of European explorers crossing the

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Atlantic Ocean

Question 26

Which empires grew wealthy controlling trade of gold, ivory, and salt across the Sahara Desert?

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Mali and Songhai

Question 27

In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?

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from Asia to Europe

Question 28

One way Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were similar is that they all were

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Reformation leaders

Question 29

The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with

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domesticating plants and animals

Question 30

The Columbian exchange is most closely associated with the beginnings of

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mercantilism

Question 31

Which philosophy is associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?

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Confucianism

Question 32

What type of government did Suleiman the Magnificent, Akbar the Great, & Peter the Great have?

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absolute monarchy

Question 33

Deserts, mountains, and tropical rain forests have affected the history of many regions by

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isolating people and cultures

Question 34

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

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development of direct democracy

Question 35

What invention enabled European navigators to determine location during the Age of Exploration?

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astrolabe

Question 36

What was one result of the European Commercial Revolution?

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the development of capitalism

Question 37

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?

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use of Sanskrit language and development of the number zero

Question 38

The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by

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digging irrigation channels

Question 39

Which major geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?

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Himalaya Mountains

Question 40

Which concept is essential to the study of economic systems?

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factors of production

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