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1
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
Florence
Rome
Athens
China
2
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on islands
in rainforests
on mountaintops
in canyons
3
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tablets
Vedas
Upanishads
4
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
5
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
6
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damascus
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
7
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Indian
Roman
Greek
Byzantine
8
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
elected officials
representative assemblies
tribal councils
religious authorities
9
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Baghdad
Constantinople
Moscow
10
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Found in Babylonian legends
Events from Roman history
Taken from Greek mythology
Action of Egyptian gods
11
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To carry water
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To practice a religion
12
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Germanic invaders
13
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
14
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
Gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People will experience afterlife
People must respect nature spirits
15
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
16
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
Use of pottery
Specialization of labor
17
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Spain
Italy
China
Arabia
18
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
parish priests
feudal lords
bankers
humanists
19
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
social equality
political conflict
cultural decline
economic prosperity
20
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
21
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Homer
Pericles
22
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
23
What regions were connected by the silk road?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
24
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Language
25
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
manufactured good
farming
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
26
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
27
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
28
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
29
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
30
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Norah
Amanda
Judy
Sophia
31
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important in agricultural production
32
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Chicago Bears
Baltimore Ravens
Miami Dolphins
33
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
34
What year was this picture taken?
2014
2010
2011
2015
35
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Corinth
Athens
Alexandria
36
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Elsa
a mongol
Ana
Ezma
37
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
there are many gods and goddesses
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
past actions control a persons' destiny
struggle between good vs. evil
38
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
prayer
expansion
pilgrimages
leaders
39
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
40
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
Hundred Years' War
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
41
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
42
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
Juno
43
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Hinduism
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddism
44
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
45
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Washington Capitals
Arizona Diamondbacks
New York Rangers
Baltimore Ravens
46
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
controlled the army
47
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Egyptian
Incan
Mayan
Persian
48
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
direct democracy
civil service
written laws
elected legistatures
49
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
50
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperor in section 2
Patricians in sections 1
51
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
52
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Feudal System
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The Church
53
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Persian
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
54
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
55
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
1
4
3
2