Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in

the Old Testament & Ten Commandments

How did the Crusades affect Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.

Early religion was used to:

Make sense of the natural world

The Mongols impacted the world by

expanding trade & spreading the plague

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting

improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks

Feudalism can be described as:

social structure based on loyalty of landlords

Judaism & Christianity differ because

Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?

population collapse due to spread of disease

Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

Hunter and gatherer societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

Confucian teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:

lacked a strong central government, had advanced computer technology

The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:

A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

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1
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all began in
the Middle East
India
China
Europe
2
Which empire was geographically closest to the Christian world?
Safavid Empire
Ottoman Empire
Inca Empire
Mayan Empire
3
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
the Old Testament & Ten Commandments
New Testament & Reincarnation
Bible & the Eightfold Path
Quran & Pilgrimage to Mecca
4
How did the Crusades affect Europe?
A decline in the production of food crops.
Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.
5
Early religion was used to:
Make sense of the natural world
Organize society's economic system
Create equality among all people
Manufacture goods
6
Japan's ability to selectively borrow ideas from others is the result of its
government
social classes
location
religion
7
Hinduism & Buddhism both began in
India
Europe
the Middle East
China
8
The social class system that developed in the Americas was based on the following EXCEPT:
Prestige related to one's occupation
Spanish cultural hierarchy
Racial origins
Number of languages spoken
9
The term "secular" focuses on
religion
government
the non-religious world
social classes
10
A common response to European exploration among Asian societies was
convert to Christianity
limit contact with Europeans
become allies with Europeans
trade for European manufactured goods
11
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
establishment of parliamentary democracy
fall of the Ottoman Empire
the Protestant Reformation
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
12
The Mongols impacted the world by
developing beautiful art & architecture
spreading law codes & new ship designs
expanding trade & spreading the plague
spreading Hinduism & conquering empires
13
Social classes in Spain's American colonies
changed frequently due to the diverse population
were based on the Aztecs' and Incas'
were rigid and based on race
14
A 200 period of peace in Ancient Rome is known as:
Hellenistic Period
Pax Romana
Feudalism
Black Death
15
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
16
All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting
written language and isolation from other civilizations
monotheistic religion and a rich economy of many trade routes
democratic governments and written language
improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks
17
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
balance of trade.
Society of Friends.
theory of mercantilism.
triangular trade.
18
Cultural diffusion is
the invention of new technologies
the spread of ideas
the change of a climate or environment
the migration of a group from place to place
19
Feudalism can be described as:
a belief system based on peace and trying to avoid conflict
social structure based on loyalty of landlords
an economic system that emphasized capturing colonies
20
Judaism & Christianity differ because
both believe in Muhammad
Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
21
All of the following people played a role in ending religious unity in Europe EXCEPT:
Martin Luther
Genghis Khan
John Calvin
Henry VIII
22
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
your past actions control you destiny
the many cycles of rebirth
their are many gods and goddess in existance
the stuggle between good and evil
23
The original goal of European ocean exploration was
exploring Africa
conquering Native American empires
getting to Asia
trading for gold and silver
24
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
many gods & Heaven
one god & Abraham
many gods & Jesus
one god & Muhammad
25
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
the discovery of Asia
the first introduction of farming there
expansion of democratic rights
population collapse due to spread of disease
26
Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...
they benefitted all the social classes.
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
both supported revolutionary ideas.
they both help the ruler control his people.
27
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?
economic collapse in Europe
introduction of new food crops to Europe
decrease in European population
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
28
Hunter and gatherer societies
Like to live in urban areas.
Have complex economic systems.
Developed manufacturing
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
29
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire by
outlawing non-Roman religions.
respecting local customs.
denying citizenship to conquered people
focusing on internal economy rather than trade.
30
Islam spread to Africa and Asia mostly through
Trade
Conquest
Missionaries
Artists
31
What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?
greater wealth for peasants.
more landownership for nobles.
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
greater participation in government.
32
The term "oligarchy" is a government system with
rule exclusively by women
rule by a few elites
rule based on people voting
rule by a king or queen
33
The Protestant Reformation was caused by
the Crusades
the Magna Carta
European exploration
corruption in Catholicism
34
Ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egyptian were similar because
They started in river valleys.
They had monotheistic religions.
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
They suffered repeated invasions.
35
Hinduism & Buddhism share belief in
the Four Noble Truths
the Five Relationships
reincarnation
one god
36
All of the following religions are Abrahamic EXCEPT:
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
37
The Five Relationships stress
the value of women
the importance of family
economic prosperity
social change
38
What did Buddhism reject?
meditation
reincarnation/rebirth
karma
the caste system
39
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
more focus on science rather than religion
increased interest in nationalistic movements
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
art increased emphasis on religious themes
40
Mansa Musa's kingdom prospered from
trading gold for salt
farming corn and potatoes
trading raw materials for manufactured goods
farming cotton and sugarcane
41
Confucian teachings focused on what?
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
Make China more prosperous through trade.
Form a democratic government.
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
42
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
They cared too much about farming
They had virtually no road system
Trade with China was falling apart
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
43
Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:
lacked a strong central government
did not think priests were important
had advanced computer technology
practiced monotheism
44
The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:
Advanced computer technology
A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule
Isolating themselves from other civilizations
Peacefully negotiating with neighboring civilizations
45
Religions of people in Europe became more diverse because of:
Feudalism
Black Plague
Protestant Reformation
Renaissance
46
Which development allowed early humans to end their nomadic lifestyles and form civilizations
monotheistic religions
having an advanced written language
creation of government
advances in agriculture
47
Which of the following is a direct cause of civilizations forming?
Fasting
Feuding
Farming
Fighting
48
Judaism is the first religion to practice
holy pilgrimages
ancestor worship
sacrifices
monotheism
49
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
granted independence as soon as possible.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
50
When the mother holds more power in a family.
communal
agnatic
matriarchal
patriarchal

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