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1
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
elected legistatures
direct democracy
written laws
civil service
2
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
3
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
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
4
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
People searched for new sources of food
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
5
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
tribal councils
religious authorities
representative assemblies
elected officials
6
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Arabic
Chinese
Persian
Russian
7
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
8
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
2
1
3
4
9
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience afterlife
Gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
10
What regions were connected by the silk road?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
11
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Religion
Economy
Geography
12
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Jews
Hindus
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
13
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The Feudal System
14
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Constantinople
Baghdad
Moscow
15
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
16
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
17
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Arabia
China
Spain
Italy
18
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
humanists
parish priests
feudal lords
bankers
19
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Hinduism
Buddism
Taoism
Confucianism
20
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Red Sea coast
21
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
22
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
23
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
Athens
Florence
China
Rome
24
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Events from Roman history
Taken from Greek mythology
Found in Babylonian legends
Action of Egyptian gods
25
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
26
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Plebeians in section 1
Patricians in sections 1
Emperor in section 2
Consuls in section 2
27
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
28
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damascus
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
29
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Baltimore Ravens
New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
Arizona Diamondbacks
30
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
manufactured good
farming
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
31
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Carthage
Corinth
Athens
32
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Music
Mosaics
Tapestries
33
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Greek
Byzantine
Roman
Indian
34
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
there are many gods and goddesses
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
struggle between good vs. evil
past actions control a persons' destiny
35
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important in agricultural production
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
36
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Miami Dolphins
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
Chicago Bears
37
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
38
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
economic prosperity
cultural decline
political conflict
social equality
39
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
40
What year was this picture taken?
2011
2015
2010
2014
41
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Twelve Tablets
Vedas
Upanishads
Ten Commandments
42
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
Zoroastrians
43
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Pericles
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
Homer
44
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Incan
Egyptian
Persian
Mayan
45
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
46
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Venus
Zeus
Apollo
47
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Norah
Judy
Amanda
Sophia
48
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
49
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
50
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
expansion
leaders
prayer
pilgrimages
51
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Elsa
Ezma
a mongol
Ana
52
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To carry water
To practice a religion
53
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
printing
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
calendars
54
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on islands
in rainforests
in canyons
on mountaintops
55
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire