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1
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Ottoman
Roman
Mughal
Byzantine
2
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
painting and sculpture
recorded history
oral traditions
subsistence farming
3
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
monotheism
reincarnation
fasting and prayer
rigid class structure
4
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
map projections of Mercator
5
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were located on major trade routes
traded only with people from their immediate region
were part of the Roman Empire
Tolerated religious diversity
6
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
created classless societies
established free-market economies
7
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
developed parliamentary governments
ensured equality for women
reached their height of power at the same time
declined because of corruption in government
8
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
belief in the reincarnation of souls
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in one God
9
on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
10
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
climate and geography favored agriculture
11
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
psychologist
archaeologist
sociologist
economist
12
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
major discoveries in mathematics and science
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
13
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
anthropology
cartography
political science
economy
14
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Gupta
Maurya
British
Persian
15
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
adoption of a feudal system3
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Hellenic culture
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
16
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
encouraged the spread of independence movements
engaged in territorial expansion
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
17
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally2
18
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
advances were greater
19
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a communist government in China
military juntas in Latin America
a theocracy in Iran
a parliament in Britain
20
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
economist
anthropologis
archaeologist
sociologist
21
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
belief in one God
absolute monarchies
extensive trade with the Persians
separate, independent city-states
22
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a decade of colonial unrest
a golden age
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
23
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
self sufficiency
cultural diffusion
24
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
Buddhism and Shintoism
mercantilism and animism
imperialism and militarism
capitalism and shintoism
25
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Vikings
Muslims
Byzantines
Mongols
26
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity and communication by building roads
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
27
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
artistic and intellectual achievement
major industrial development
intense nationalism
economic poverty and political upheaval
28
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
29
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
distinct social classes
command economies
cultural isolation
stable governments
30
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
31
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
32
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
33
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of rivers has limited food production
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
34
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
prayer
filial piety
reincarnation
nirvana
35
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
absolutism
parliamentary democracy
36
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
one system of government for the entire region
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
economies that did not rely on trade
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
37
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
flee warfare
establish a colonial empire
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
38
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how economic events influence history3
how people influence governmental decisions
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
39
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Egyptian
Benin
Mali
Kush
40
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
41
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
social change through assimilation
economic improvement through trade
destruction of the environment
adaptation to the surrounding geography
42
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
political harmony
favorable geography
universal education
religious differences
43
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
44
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
seek new trade routes to East Asia
reform their political systems
45
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrictsocial mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
46
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
desertification
47
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
48
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
describe secularism
provide codes of behavior
establish gender equality
1. promote polytheism
49
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
50
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
guild members
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers .
village dwellers3
51
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
converted thousands of people to Christianity
produced written records of their extensive travels
52
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
established totalitarian governments
provided structure for society
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
53
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
scientific research
filial piety
54
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
entered a period of chaos and disorder
came under the control of the Muslims
returned to a republic form of government
55
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Deserts made invasion possible
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
The climate created obstacles to success
56
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
monotheism
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
57
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
individual achievement
education
Birth
geographic location
58
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
Roman Empire collapsed
Renaissance began
59
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Persian
Byzantine
Mughal
British
60
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
61
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Arabian Sea
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
62
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
equality should exist between all members of society2
63
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
distinct social classes
stable governments
command economies
64
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
65
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
tropical rain forests
abundant mineral resources
irregular coastline
navigable rivers
66
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
food to sell in village markets
enough food to feed an entire village
a single cash crop
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
67
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
social equality
urban planning
monotheism
dynastic rule
68
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
69
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
70
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
topography
levation
capital cities
71
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
New sources of energy became available
People became more nomadic
Populations declined
Food supplies became more reliable
72
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
73
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
location of important places
benefits of modern civilizations
74
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
75
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
76
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
command economy
traditional economy
market economy
mixed economy
77
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
mountain passes
smooth coastlines
dense forests
river valleys
78
Which document is an example of a primary source?
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
the diary of a WW I soldier
novel on the Age of Exploration
a textbook on Russian history
79
One reason many historians study geography is to
explore the value systems of early people
help predict changes in government
show connections between people and places
tell when events took place
80
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
manor became the center of economic activity3
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
major language of the people became Latin
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
81
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
animism
82
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
China and the Roman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
Korea and Japan
83
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
is determined by genetics
flourishes best in traditional societies
provides plans for exploration of new territory
84
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
effect of artistic expression on religion
impact of geography on cultural development
development of traditional government
role of education in the ancient world
85
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
construction of the pyramids
invention of writing
expansion of equal rights