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1
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self sufficiency.
Mountains led to the creation of independent city-states
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
2
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
papal supremacy
3
A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades (1096–1291) was to
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
strengthen English dominance in the Arabworld
unite warring Arab peoples
establish Christianity in western Europe
4
In Japan, the martial arts, tea ceremony, and flower arranging best reflect the influences of
capitalism
Buddhism and Shintoism
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism
5
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
worshiping Allah as the one true god
learning to give up selfish desire
being baptized and confirmed
6
Which best describes a major characteristic of Islam?
A major goal is the adaptation of Western cultural ideas
Islam lost its influence on the daily lives of followers
Islam is composed of sects which sometimes disagree
Separation of church & state is a fundamntl belief of Islam
7
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
The soul can be reincarnated.
People should pray five times a day.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
Everyone should have the same social status
8
In traditional China, which philosophy had the most influence on the development of order?
Taoism
Maoism
Legalism
Confucianism
9
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
written forms of communication
democratic governments
nomadic lifestyles
monotheistic belief systems
10
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
maintaining the caste system
competition and financial success
11
What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?
belief in the idea of nirvana
monotheistic belief systems
emphasis on harmony with nature
reliance on the teachings of the Vedas
12
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
13
Which was the basis for most of the wealth & power of the African empires of Ghana and Mali?
working in bronze and brass
hunting and gathering
farming and cattle ranching
trading in salt and gold
14
What is this?
Mekkah
the Kaaba
Mecca
ramadan
15
One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books
encourage strife between segments of believers
support political rebellions to overthrow the governments
deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe
provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers
16
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
practicing nonviolence & giving up worldly desires
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
competition & financial success
self-determination
17
The 8fold Path, the 4 Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion
Islam
Shinto
Jainism
Buddhism
18
China, Korea, and Japan share cultural similarities in part due to their
clashes with Russian imperialists
contacts through trade
shared river systems
unification under Mongol rule
19
Which statement about the trip taken by Emperor Mansa Musa is accurate?
The trip extended beyond North African trade routes.
Mansa Musa traveled to Fez on his way to Mecca.
Mansa Musa used the Mediterranean Sea to reach Mecca.
The route primarily followed major rivers.
20
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Shinto
animism
Confucianism
21
Which conclusion about trade is best supported by the information on this map?
West African gold & salt were traded along the Zaire River.
Timbuktu was a center of trade in West Africa.
Cairo and Mecca were trading partners.
The Sahara Desert prevented trade.
22
This man was the founder of Christianity. He is the focus of the New Testament in the Bible.
Mohammad
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
23
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians.
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists.
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture.
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art.
24
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Latin American history
an encyclopedia article on Songhai culture
a novel on the Age of Discovery
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
25
The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by
great intellectual and artistic creativity
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Christian unity throughout the region
an advance of Muslim culture
26
This man created Buddhism and discovered that desire was the reason for suffering.
Mohammad
Zoraster
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
27
Which social scientists are best known for studying the physical artifacts of a culture?
archaeologists
economists
geographers
sociologists
28
The Han dynasty & the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
29
Opinion and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of
human rights
turning points
points of view
plagiarism
30
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic religions
have the same religious holidays
b. have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have roots in Judaism
31
Which is most characteristic of a society having a caste system?
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
lack of strong cultural traditions
limited opportunities for social mobility
slow rate of population growth
32
Hammurabi’s code of laws & Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that
an informed citizenry will help maintain peace & prosperity
harsh punishment for crimes lead to a more orderly society
equality of people is the most important goal of government
worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire
33
Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by
eliminating warfare
providing social stability
fostering the growth of religion
encouraging formal education
34
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
traditional economy
command economy
mixed economy
35
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of river valley civilizations?
vast deserts
fertile soils
smooth coastlines
high mountains
36
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path,and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
establish systems of justice
provide regulations for government workers
establish distinctions between social classes
provide followers with a guide for living
37
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
establishment of parliamentary democracy inBritain
fall of the Ottoman Empire
end of religious unity in Europe
38
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the printing press
the process of making silk
the concept of zero
a republican form of government
39
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
family life
economic undertakings
scholarship
politics
40
Which has been one effect of the traditional caste system in India?
Created an environment of social mobility
it modernized fast
a sense of identity
it was used to conquer much of Europe
41
Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?
Japan, India, and eastern Europe
Spain, France, and Egypt
Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa
China, Russia, and Iran
42
The Five Pillars of Faith, Ten Commandments, and Eight fold Path are similar in that they
indicate ways to achieve salvation
serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
if followed will give the follower a very easy life to live
were set forth by the founders of that religion
43
One way in which the Five Relationships,Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar is
describe secularism
provide codes of behavior
promote polytheism
establish gender equality
44
A belief of animism is that
holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
after death the soul is reborn in another human form
meditation leads followers to nirvana
spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects
45
One way in which the Five Relationships,Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar is
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
promote polytheism
46
Jewish religions and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
the Koran and the code of bushido
the Torah and the Diaspora
the New Testament and the Four Noble Truths