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ACE 2 Early civ- great Empires Review - Ms. Bach
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A study review for the global I units 1-8.
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1
One effect of mountain ranges, rainforests and river systems have had on Latin America is/was
limit transportation + communication systems
a single form of gov't
encourage cultural diffusion
large amounts of farmable land
2
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
Believe in reincarnation
Reject government Authority
Follow a code of moral conduct
Put their own interest first
3
The European feudal system
Controlled by a powerful middle class
was supported by the labor of peasants
had opportunities for social Mobility
promoted political and economic equality
4
Where did Christianity originate?
Byzantine Empire
China
Roman Empire
Mesopotamia
5
the key to the successful organization of Society according to Confucius, is that
eliminating evil
know your place and do what is expected
Ancestor worship discontinued
democratic elections
6
A group that is religouly tolerant, focuses on education, math, and science
Shintos
Muslims
Buddhists
Serfs
7
Empress Wu from china was
a Great ruler during a golden age
The only female leader China ever had
Buddhist
all of the above
8
Which of the following terms best describes Athens and Sparta
Oligarchy
Republic
City state
Theocracy
9
The Middle Ages in Western Europe were characterized by
Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
The manor system and the importance of land ownership
Absolute monarchies and strong central governments
10
The similarity between the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires is
The church was no longer influential
They used gunpowder, firearms and cannons
Art contained religious themes
Economic activity declined
11
Ming and Ottoman Empires both
became isolated
limited their number of provinces
originally traded with Europe
decreased their population
12
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as
A stabilizing influence
Avoided involvement in Social and educational matters
A weak force
Favored separation from secular governments
13
What document is an example of a primary source
a diary
an encyclopedia
a textbook
a novel
14
A multi-stepped pyramid that formed part of a Sumerian temple is known as a
Temple
Palace
Ziggurat
Zebra
15
The success of the Mali and Ghana Empires in Africa were based on
The protection of political rights
Few economic opportunities
An emphasis on the gold and salt trade
A representative government
16
The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Law
Economics
Poetry
Drama
17
Which classical Society is typically associated with Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
Sparta
Greece
Han China
Rome
18
The Indus Valley Civilization was different from the other civilizations because they
not technologically advanced
Were the most violent
were in the Americas
Had little class distinction
19
The height of the Mongol Empire is marked with?
Religious tolerance and expansion
Emphasis on individualism
Religious uniformity
total annihialtion of all
20
The MAIN reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia river valley was that
rich soil for farming
rivers provided a trade route to Europe
flowed into the Mediterranean sea
it protected the people from land invasion
21
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
Were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons
We're believed to be poisonous
Had not yet been introduced
We're too expensive to import from China
22
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by being a
barrier against Chinese aggression
role model for industrialization
bridge for ideas from China
protectorate
23
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades
trade expanded
Islamic Influences dominated Europe
European belief in religion freedom
Europeans had lasting control in Middle East
24
In Japan between 1603-1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
military conquest of China
extensive trade with the Americas
cultural links with Europe
virtual isolation
25
Russia adopted the Orthodox Religion due to the influence of
The Byzantine Empire
France
Iran
China
26
The governing system used by people of Athens was best known as
Republic
Democracy
Empire
Dynasty
27
Which is an accurate statement about Japan's natural resources
Large coal and iron deposits are located in the mountains
Japan has a fertile crescent plain suitable for growin grain
Japan has extensively used the Seas for fishing
reserves of petroleum are located in northern part of Japan
28
A sultan is a
leader of the Jewish religion
dancer
Ruler in an Islamic nation/empire
general in the army
29
In European Feudal society, an individual's social status was determined by
birth
individual abilities
marriage
education and training
30
Where did Hinduism originate?
Mesopotamia
China
Byzantine Empire
India
31
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
The wheel was used by all ancient societies
Farming societies developed before hunting societies
All the continents were settled at about the same time
The earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley
32
The Pax Romana was a period of 200 years in which Roman society...
declined
suffered a decrease in population
constantly losing Wars
relatively peaceful
33
Which of the following functions as the economic system in Western Europe during the Middle Age
currancy
Mercantilism
Manoralism
Canon law
34
Asoka achieved
Spreading Judaism
no religious tolorance
hospitals, rest stops , and the spread of Buddhism
little scientific accomplishments
35
Muhammad promoted
fair treatment of women
unfair treatment of women
Hinduism
Christianity
36
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with the religion of
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
Islam
37
In Chinese culture ___ philosophy had a big impact on social order and political organization
taoism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Communism
38
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
oppose government in power
Limit religious value
Reflect the values of that Society
remember leaders
39
Which characteristic was common to any Golden Age?
democracy
poverty and devistation
All rulers were female
Prosperity, stability, technological advancements
40
Early civilizations worshiped many gods and were
monotheistic
polytheistic
41
One major contributor to the wealth and success of the Ottoman Empire
Mongolian power
extensive trade
the Christian religion
Monks writing books
42
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia called?
Yellow and Ming
Yellow and Brown
Tiger and Euploid
Tigris and Euphrates
43
Where did taoism originate?
Israel
India
Mesopotamia
China
44
Empire that introduced the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
Greece
Rome
45
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Used the ziggurat form for their temples
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
Establish trade routes to China
Developed along rivers
46
Africa had great architecture and education prior to European Colonialism
True
False
47
The Gupta Empire was best known for
aqueducts
inventiing the printing press
gunpowder
mathematics and medicine
48
Indus Valley government promoted
The importance of water collection
War
Slavery
Monotheism
49
Where did the Eastern Orthodox religion originate?
China
Israel
Byzantine Empire
India
50
Which religion does not believe in heaven or hell
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
51
Prior to colonization by Europeans Mali, Axum, Kush and Songhai in Africa had
All of the above
strong economic and social lives
a long history of trade
advanced architecture and more
52
One similarity between the five pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral Behavior
Support a belief in reincarnation
Promote learning as a means to Salvation
53
the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples
Ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
The influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered Nations
cultural diffusion on complimentary architecture
Architectural accomplishments reflecting religious beliefs
54
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
It's historic Reliance on foreign Nations
A strong belief in Christianity
A long history of democratic government
It's geographic isolation
55
bone used by Shang priests to tell the future
Oracle Bone
Narmer Palette
Rosetta Stone
Ziggurat
56
Animism is the belief in
Salvation through Good Deeds
living things have souls and are connected
belief in the same God
a cycle of Life, Death, and rebirth
57
The first written law of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Narmer Palette
Mohenjo - Daro
Mandate of Heaven
Code of Hammurabi
58
The Neolithic Revolution
Factory systems
herding was discontinued
from nomadic to farming
from farming to nomadic
59
Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography?
Social class system
Religious
Form of government
Population distribution
60
One way in which The Vedas the Bible and the Quran are similar is that these religious books
Support political rebellion
Deny the existence of a Supreme Being
Provide guidelines that govern behavior
Encourage Strife
61
In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was
strengthened feudal system
adoption of Islamic religion
Increased European isolation
increased demand for goods from the East
62
Worship of the dead based on a belief that the deceased, have the ability to influence fortune
Christianity
Influenza
Ancestor Worship
Daoism
63
Mansa Musa was
An African Muslim King
The richest man in the world
The leader of the Mali empire
All of the above
64
One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
Was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
Accepts the supreme authority of Pope
Rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
Is a branch of Christianity
65
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
Worshipping Allah as the one true God
Following the Ten Commandments
Learning to give up selfish desire
Being baptized and confirmed
66
Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese view foreigners as barbarians. This is known as
Cultural diffusion
Materialism
Imperialism
Ethnocentrism
67
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
Attempts to colonize North America
68
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
developed along river valleys and were polytheistic
used the ziggurat form for their temples
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
Established trade routes to China
69
Taoism stresses
Following the Eightfold Path
Developing Harmony between humans and nature
Believing in one God
Adhering to the five Confucian relationships
70
Which answer below shows the proper chronological order of the three religions listed
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
71
Where did Judaism originate?
Mesopotamia
China
India
The Roman Empire
72
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China
Polythesism
Mandate of Heaven
Rise and Fall Cycle
The Dynastic Cycle
73
Geographic diversity in the Middle East led to
similar political systems
unequal standards of living
uniform living
common economic systems
74
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Torah and the diaspora
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The Quran and the code of Bushido
75
The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
chivalry for European knights
reincarnation
natural rights of the enlightenment
teachings of Judaism
76
The Western Empire fell; the eastern part became known as the
Gupta Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
Frankish Kingdom
77
filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar in that both promote
advanced technology
legalism
respect for the physical environment
duty and responsibility
78
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
direct democracy
monotheism
equality among social classes
power was based on class relationships
79
Religous symbols are often
only used to promote the religion
only in christianity
reflective of the poitical leader
unimportant to most
80
The early civilizations of the Nile, Meso, and Yellow River valley, were most similar because they
were modern industrialized societies
depended on each other for trade
monotheistic
depended on fertile land
81
Aqueducts, fair treatment under the law, and Latin language
Greece
Mesopotamia
Roman Empire
Gupta Empire
82
This is an offshoot of Hinduism but does not believe in the caste system
Buddhism
Imperialism
Capitalism
Hinduism
83
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
manorialism
socialism
free market
84
The ancient Athenians are credited with
Establishing governments that have Democratic elements
Inventing the printing press
Eliminating slavery
Inventing and using the wheel
85
What aspects did the early civilizations that developed along river valleys have in common?
used iron and steel for building
trade, communication, fertile soil, water
monotheism
male sufferage
86
In chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority
Mandate of Heaven
Polythesism
Anthropology
China Worship
87
A marshy region formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river is commonly known as
Silted Area
Delta
Dynastic Cycle
River Area
88
The Ming Dynasty eventually distrusted foreigners which led to
poverty
democracy
expansionism
isolationism
89
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
Sumeriform
Confucianism
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
90
Which of the following terms are best associated with the Egyptian civilization
Hieroglyphics, the dynastic cycle, ziggurats
Nile River, Hieroglyphics polytheism
Mohan Dario, roadways, Indus River
Tigris River, summer, cuneiform
91
A river that runs through northern China
tao river
"River of Sorrow"
China River
tigris
92
Similarity in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Call God by the same name
polytheistic
believe in reincarnation
based on the teachings of Abraham
93
The height of the Islamic Golden age
only expanded through war
spread hinduism
expansion through peaceful means, religious tolorance and trade
stayed isolated
94
The Five Pillars are the foundation for
Shinto
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam