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1
What is a family unit that consists of related individuals living in the same household?
extended
patriarchal
matriarchal
nuclear
2
What did Suleiman and Akbar have in common?
slaves formed the core of their army
Their empire was strong while they ruled
both killed their sons to eliminate competition
both appointed Hindus to government offices
3
Which of the following are the major divisions of Christianity?
Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform
Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox
Orthodox, Sunni and Protestant
4
How were Sulieman the Lawgiver and Akbar similar?
They killed their sons to eliminate competition
They appointed Hindus to their government
Trained foreign slaves formed their armies
Architecture, Art and Literature flourished under them.
5
T or F: The Maya, Inca and Aztec were all monotheistic civilizations.
true
false
6
True or False: Christianity is the second largest religion in the world
true
false
7
Where were most of the African Slaves taken?
the Middle East
China
The New World--the Americas
India
8
Which of the following is NOT a motive for Imperialism?
Need for natural resources
desire to find new trade routes to the east
belief that western ways are best and should be shared
gain power and security of a global empire
9
What impact did the Sepoy Mutiny have?
British government took political control of India
Indians gained independence form Britain
Rights for Indians increased
East India company was allowed to have soldiers
10
Which of the following best describes the division of Africa by European Imperialists?
cultural and ethnic diversity of people were disregarded
new nation were based on tribal boundaries
continent was divided equally among European powers
African Unity was encouraged
11
Muslims, Jews and Christians have a common belief in which of the following?
gods and goddesses
Fasting one month out of the year
Jesus is the only prophet
One God
12
True or False: Orthodox Jews follow dietary rules such as not eating meat and dairy together
false
true
13
Which of the following is true of direct control of a colony?
local rules were included with European styles
local government officials were used
the British used it all the time
it had no self rule
14
T or F: Traditional Africa had thriving civilizations with trade routes and urban centers.
False
True
15
What did NOT happen as a result of the Opium Wars
China gave up the Island of Hong Kong
China paid for the war
Britain stopped selling Opium in China
China suffered a humiliating defeat
16
Why did the Ottomans want Constantinople
All of the answer choices are correct
For its strategic location
Because it was the center of Christian culture at the time.
For its wealth
17
What were the European's main motives for making voyages of exploration?
break Dutch monopoly on trade
test new technology
gain extra land for growing population
grow wealthy and spread Christianity
18
Who benefited the most from extraterritorial rights in China?
Chinese government officials
Chinese peasants
foreigners in China
Chinese Christians
19
What is the term that describes a group that one passes through life stages with?
age-set
lineage
animism
scarification
20
What two African nations were never colonized by European powers?
Ethiopia and Rwanda
Ethiopia and Liberia
Kenya and South Africa
Egypt and Liberia
21
Why were the Western European nations able to establish colonies in Africa?
they had many natural resources
they had a rigid social class structure
they had frequent political revolutions
they had advanced technology
22
Which of the following is NOT an economic motivation for Imperialism?
colonies were good for settlement of surplus populations
overseas colonies were markets for manufactured goods
cheap raw materials were needed for industrialization
to spread the western superior culture
23
T or F: Crops such as Potatoes and Corn led to a global population growth
true
false
24
Which best describes the geographic term "tropics"?
anywhere below the equator
anywhere between the tropic of cancer and capricorn
anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere
anywhere in Asia
25
Which of the following best describes the Ka'aba?
Square building in Mecca--a holy site for Muslim
messenger of God
a pilgrimage to Mecca
Arabic name for God
26
What is an example of a political motive for Imperialism?
power and security of a global empire
having a market for finished products
To spread their superior culture
need for raw materials in other parts of the world
27
How did Akbar encourage unity in his empire?
He distributed property evenly to the poor
He canceled the tax on non-Muslims
He destroyed Hindu temples
He enforced Islamic LawHe destroyed Hindu
28
In which Latin American country is Spanish NOT the dominant language?
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
29
Which of the following defines synagogue?
Messenger of God
branch of Judaism that practices strictly
Majority branch of Islam
Place of worship for Jews
30
What mountain chain rises along the west coast of South America?
Himalaya
Rocky
Sierra Madre
Andes
31
Which division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad should be the leader?
Orthodox
Sufi
Sunni
Shi'a
32
What was a result of the large number of deaths of the native population in the Americas?
decrease in Spanish immigration to the Americas
improved health in the American colonies
importation of slaves from Africa
decline in the Catholic Church
33
What two oceans surround Latin America?
Atlantic and Pacific
Pacific and Indian
Arctic and Indian
Indian and Atlantic
34
What part of Africa did most slaves come from?
Southern
Northern
Eastern
Western
35
In What geographic region is Nicaragua located?
South America
Central America
North America
Caribbean
36
What ethnic group does the term mestizo refer to?
Spanish born conquerors in Latin America
blend of native American and Spanish
blend of African slaves and Portuguese
original Native American inhabitants
37
What does the "White Man's Burden" refer to according to Rudyard Kipling?
moral duty of the west to civilize the world
cost of industrializing
hardships in European cities
cost of abolishing slavery
38
True or False: The Maya, Aztec and Inca were democratic civilizations.
false
true
39
What languages are most commonly spoken in Latin American countries?
Spanish and Creole
Spanish and French
Spanish and English
Spanish and Portuguese
40
What is the system in which family membership/inheritance are traced through the father?
patrilineal
polygamy
lineage
matrilineal
41
Which group of people in colonial society were of European ancestry but born in the Americas?
Mulottos
Metizos
Creoles
Peninsulares
42
Which of the following is NOT considered a Pillar of Islam
Fasting
cleansing
Hajj (pilgrimage)
faith
43
What is the Bantu-based language which came from a mix of Arab and African culture?
Igbo
Swahili
Sesotho
Yoruba
44
What economic impact did the modernization of transportation and communication have in India?
helped trade and distribution of goods
helped local cloth production
made Indian Nationalists happy
made it more difficult to govern India
45
What is the most common land form in Africa?
valley
plateau
plains
mountain
46
What language is a blend of Arabic, Hindi and Persian with roots in the Mughal dynasty?
urdu
swahili
farsi
latin
47
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
An agreement to share the gold found in the New World
An agreement
An agreement to use only a Western route to the New World
An agreement to increase trade between Old and New Worlds
48
Which climate zone is characterized by warm temperatures and a dry and wet season?
Mediterranean
desert
tropical savanna
Tropical rainforest
49
What impact did improved transportation and communication have on India?
supported Indian Nationalism
united the people of India
encouraged population growth
promoted hand made production
50
What advancements in technology/knowledge are the Maya known for?
Pyramids
advanced astronomy
all answer choices
solar calendar
51
What city do Muslims face when praying?
Mecca
Damascus
Medina
Damascus
52
T or F: Italian merchants dominated trade routes between Europe and East before exploration.
true
false
53
Which Native American peoples made their home where Mexico City is today?
Chavin
Aztec
Maya
Inca
54
Why was India so valuable to the British?
It was located half way to China and used as refueling stop
It provided Britain with cash crops used for manufacturing
it had a vast supply of diamonds
provided England with many slaves for their other colonies
55
What is true of the Ottoman empire?
they only allowed Islam to be practiced
they allowed religious freedom
they victimized Christians
they victimized Jews
56
What was the role of the British East India company?
controlled trade in and out of India
provided aid during times of famine
controlled the government of India
provided Indians protection from invaders
57
How did the voyages of Columbus change global history?
brought wealth to the native population of the Americas
gave native populations power over conquistidors
produced and exchange of ideas, food and disease
gave native population immunity to disease
58
Where did Islam have the largest impact in Africa?
Central
Northern
Western
Southern
59
What was the goal of indirect control?
establishment of only European style government
end self-rule
assimilation-make them like Europeans
development of future leaders
60
Why did Britain sell Opium to China?
to weaken the Chinese people
to warn the Chinese of a British take over of China
to keep the drug out of Britain
improve the balance of trade between China and Britain
61
What is true of the Mughal ruler, Akbar the Great?
He allowed religious freedom
He was Hindu
He conquered much of Africa
He banned Hindus from the army
62
What is desertification?
disease that is spread through unclean water
process to turn salt water to fresh water
process in which fertile land becomes desert
trade routes that went through the Sahara desert
63
What is the grassy plain that supports agriculture and supports a large population?
Sahel
plateau
Sahara
Savanna
64
True of false? Jesus is recognized as a prophet in Christianity, Judaism and Islam
false
true
65
What human made waterway connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean?
Amazon Canal
Orinoco River
Panama Canal
The Nile River
66
Which best describes a "stateless society"?
centralized government
a failed state
government with one powerful ruler
conflicts worked out by respected village elders
67
What are the two most widely spoken languages in Africa?
Arabic and French
English and French
Swahili and English
Swahili and Arabic
68
What two European countries controlled most land in Africa?
Spain and Portugal
Britain and Spain
Britain and France
Italy and Germany
69
What crop was introduced by early Native Americans?
maize (corn)
Indigo
rice
wheat
70
Which Native American people made their home in modern day Peru?
aztec
maya
olmec
inca
71
Which of the following DOES NOT describe African tribal life?
Age-set system
extended family more like nuclear family
children are not given responsibilities until 15 years old
Group more important than individual
72
True or False: Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
true
false
73
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
combination of God and man
the son of God
first and only prophet
last and greatest prophet
74
Which of the following are not problems people in Sub-Saharan Africa face?
literacy rate below 35%
ethnic/civil conflict
Extreme poverty
lack of clean water
75
What is the term for the area that borders the Sahara to the south?
Kalahari
Congo Basin
Sahel
Serengeti
76
What did Shah Jahan do to weaken the Mughal empire?
He spend too much time and money on the Taj Mahal
Conquered too much territory
He focused his energies on painting and writing poetry
He was forced to constantly defend his throne from rivals
77
Which of the following best describes the concept of Social Darwinism?
theory that the strongest nations will take over the weaker
theory that the weaker will take over through rebellion
society has a responsibility to help those in need
theory that Charles Darwin proposed about evolution
78
T or F: Europeans did not compete with one another for resources and power during Exploration.
true
false
79
All of the following were causes of the Sepoy Mutiny EXCEPT which of the following?
religious beliefs of Hindus and Muslims
famine throughout India
growing nationalism among Indians
increasing resentment of British government
80
What religion did the Europeans introduce to the Native Americans?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
81
What is the belief that spirits are present in plants, animals and ancestors?
Christianity
lineage
Animism
Confucianism
82
What are the two most widely practiced religions in Africa?
Islam and Animism
Animism and Christianity
Hinduism and Islam
Islam and Christianity
