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