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Duplicate of FINAL EXAM Pt. 1
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1
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
fertile soils
vast deserts
high mountains
smooth coastlines
2
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
the establishment of villages and rise of governments
A decrease in trade between cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
3
Which statement about the caste system in present-day India is most accurate?
the system is illegal; caste remains an important factor in Indian society.
The caste system remains an important part of the Muslim religion.
Most villages are still inhabited by only one specific caste
The caste system is stronger in India's urban areas than in rural areas
4
Who is this a picture of?
Bernie Sanders
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Joe Biden
5
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj to Mecca
Alms to the poor
Drinking the holy water of Allah
6
What type of map is pictured below?
Primary
Political
Thematic
Physical
7
Why is the Ganges river important to Hindus?
It is a sacred river for the Hindu population
It is an unofficial boundary between Hindus and Muslims
It is the birthplace of Hindu civilization
It is India's only source of water power
8
Which social scientist deals with excavation sites and examines and categorizes field notes?
Archaeologist
Anthropologist
Political Scientist
Economist
9
Which feature would be shown on a political map?
climate
population density
topography
cities
10
Why have historians evolved from using the time markers of BC/AD to BCE/CE?
To be more culturally sensitive
The U.S. government declared it unconstitutional
BC and AD were terms invented by the Egyptians; BCE/CE used by the Spanish
They think it is an easier way to tell time
11
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
accepting the Eightfold Path
worshipping many gods
reading the Koran
worshipping in a synagouge
12
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
growth of iron toolmaking technology
decline of large empires
change from nomad herding to settled farming
Migration of early peoples to the Americas
13
Which feature would be shown on a physical map?
Population density
Mountain Ranges
Climate
Vegetation Zones
14
In the traditional Hindu caste system the status of a person was usually determined by
education
power
birth
wealth
15
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
destruction of the environment
adaptation to the surrounding geography
social change through assimilation
economic improvement through trade
16
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
using irrigation systems
recording events in cave paintings
spreading monotheistic ideals
developing democratic governments
17
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic
have practiced a strict code of non-violence
have the same religious holidays
18
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
adhere to traditional societal values
have a strong oral history
come into frequent contact with other groups
have extended families
19
Jewish religious and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The Koran and Bushido
The Torah and the Diaspora
20
The picture below represent which belief system?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
21
What century would 659BCE be in?
16th
6th
7th
17th
22
Which sacred text is essential to followers of Islam?
Vedas
Quran
Torah
Bible
23
What century would 1856 be in?
8th
19th
9th
18th
24
What would be a similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments?
They both support learning as a means of salvation
They both encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
They both support reincarnation
They provide a guide to a proper and moral way of living
25
Which social scientist looks at the government of a society and formulates public policy proposals?
Economist
Sociologist
Anthropologist
Political Scientists
26
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
A lack of natural seaports led to a lack of communication
An inland location let to a decrease in trade
Abundant natural resources let to self-sufficiency
The mountainous terrain led to separate city states
27
Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
Political Scientists
Economist
Sociologist
Anthropologist
28
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
modernization
isolation
cultural diffusion
ethical conflict
29
The main purpose of timelines are to show the
location of important places
causes and effects of wars
chronological order of events
benefits of modern civilizations
30
Why is the city of Jerusalem important?
It serves as a financial center for the Middle East
It has become the center for industrial development Palestinian Arabs
It has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam
It's a major port for Israel
31
The Ten Commandments is to Judaism as the Five Pillars is to
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity