What was the greatest influence of ancient Greek thought on modern Western political ideas?

importance of induviduals and democracy

What political characteristics were typical of civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BCE–600 CE)?

Large with a complex but stable bureaucracy

What economic shift during the Renaissance supported the flourishing of art?

the development of a wealthy merchant class

How did Justinian’s policies show the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?

Construction of large religious buildings

What was a key outcome of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?

a reduction in the power of the Catholic Church

Which factor was most critical to the Renaissance starting in Italy?

City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.

What was one major result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia in the Middle Ages?

a vast, unified empire of many cultures

Who founded Buddhism, and what was his primary goal?

Siddhartha Gautama, who sought to end suffering through the Eightfold Path

How did the Crusades help initiate the European Renaissance?

increasing trade between east and west

What geographic factor most likely influenced the start of the Neolithic Revolution?

Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.

Why did the sale of indulgences by the Church spark the Protestant Reformation?

leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine

What was a common characteristic of many societies during the Early Civilizations Era?

Inequality between men and women

Why were kingdoms like Ghana and Mali prosperous during the Post-Classical Era?

The had contact with islamic merchants and controlled key trade routes

What political change resulted from the Hundred Years’ War?

Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.

Which inventions and innovations are attributed to Song China?

Moveable type and the magnetic compass

What best describes cultural achievements in India under Gupta rule?

A period of flourishing art and technology

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1
What was the greatest influence of ancient Greek thought on modern Western political ideas?
seperation of powers
efficiency of the free market
importance of induviduals and democracy
seperation of church and state
2
What political characteristics were typical of civilizations during the Classical Era (500 BCE–600 CE)?
Small and decentralized
Large and ineffecient
Large with a complex but stable bureaucracy
Small but wealthy states
3
What economic shift during the Renaissance supported the flourishing of art?
the development of a wealthy merchant class
Development of government programs that paid for the education of artists
government subsidized art schools
Introduction of paper currency that was in higher demand by artists
4
How did Justinian’s policies show the connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?
Was the head of the Catholic Church
Construction of large religious buildings
Named the Pope
Could removed salvation from heretics
5
What was a key outcome of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?
a reduction in the power of the Catholic Church
the emergence of absolute monarchies
the beginning of the crusades
a decline in the expansion of overseas colonies
6
What is a key feature of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Development of oracle bones
Little access to water
Complex Urban planning
Construction of ziggurats
7
Why was Christianity significant in rebuilding Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Provided peasants with a cash infusion
Provided military leadership
provided stablity
Took over the Roman government
8
Which of the following was NOT a Roman Republic effort to separate power?
Praetors had absolute power
Senate debated and advised on laws
Two Consuls serve as chief executive
Elected Assemblies could vote
9
Under the manorial system, what were nobles required to provide for the serfs?
Food
cattle
protection
Livable wage
10
Which factor was most critical to the Renaissance starting in Italy?
Italy won the Crusades
The catholic church provided wealth
City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.
The unity of the Kingdom of Italy
11
What was one major result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia in the Middle Ages?
a revival of art and literature
provided a model for political organization
a vast, unified empire of many cultures
commanded believers to act morally
12
Which empire expanded from Greece to India by 323 BCE?
Alexander's Empire
Han Dynasty
Sargon's Empire
Roman Empire
13
Who founded Buddhism, and what was his primary goal?
Mahavira, who promoted non-violence to all living things
Krishna, who taught about the importance of dharma in the Bhagavad Gita
Siddhartha Gautama, who sought to end suffering through the Eightfold Path
Jesus who told everyone to love everyone else
14
In ancient Sparta, what activity was central to citizenship for men?
participation in religious riuals
adopting vows of pacificism
membership in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
15
How did the Crusades help initiate the European Renaissance?
introducing the Europeans to Islamic art
conquering Jerusalem
Islam conquered europe and introduced new things
increasing trade between east and west
16
What geographic factor most likely influenced the start of the Neolithic Revolution?
Changing sea levels forced hunter-gather societies to relocate.
Development of Factories
Development of rocketry
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
17
Why was the medieval Church a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome?
Provided several ways to heavan
Indulgences
Stability and Security
Gave away wealth
18
Why did the sale of indulgences by the Church spark the Protestant Reformation?
leaders like Martin Luther embraced Roman Catholic doctrine
many Protestants did not believe salvation could be purchased.
Protestants rejected dietary restrictions on sweets
the Roman Catholic pope refused monetary support for the Vatican.
19
What was a common characteristic of many societies during the Early Civilizations Era?
Inequality between men and women
Freedom of all people
Democratic political values
Voting rights were given to more and more people.
20
Why were kingdoms like Ghana and Mali prosperous during the Post-Classical Era?
The were self-sufficent
They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade with Britain.
They resisted Islam
The had contact with islamic merchants and controlled key trade routes
21
What political change resulted from the Hundred Years’ War?
Peasants gained privileges by serving in new national armies.
Powerful monarchies consolidated power as nation-states emerged.
Religious leaders emerged as powerful local leaders in France and England.
Knights built large independent armies
22
Which term best means "one who shows loyalty to a lord?"
Samuari
Kings
Vassals
Artisans
23
Which inventions and innovations are attributed to Song China?
Lateen Sails and chronometers
Bows and steel arrowheads
Moveable type and the magnetic compass
Concrete and Aquaducts
24
What best describes cultural achievements in India under Gupta rule?
A period of flourishing art and technology
Massive military conquests and a focus on martial tasks
Culture froze so people could spent time in prayer
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.

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