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