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1
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
location of Rome contributed to control of Mediterranean
unnavigable rivers in north protected them from neighbors
lengthy, rugged coast encouraged frequent invasions
harsh climate prevented agricultural production
2
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
law
engineering
medicine
literature
3
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group needs
salvation can be attained by good deeds
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of each person
4
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
monotheistic religion
compass
ziggurat
written language
5
A reason the Tigris, Indus and Nile river valleys were centers of civilization is that they had
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rain
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
borders and elevations that were easily defended
the means for irrigation and transportation
6
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
manorialism
free market
socialism
7
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris Euphrates river valleys was
the rivers provided a direct trade route with Asia
the location protected people from land invasion
periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
the rivers flowed directly into the Mediterranean Sea
8
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma led to
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
the establishment of a set of rules for each individual
a strong belief in the importance of education
9
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
a classless society
religious beliefs
owning land
respect for authority
10
In ancient China, one effect of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
merchants
scholars
soldiers
farmers
11
Olympic Games, Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which civilization
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
12
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
began living in permanent settlements
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
developed a nomadic way of life
depended on hunting and gathering
13
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Judaism
animism
Hinduism
14
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
societies became nomadic
birthrates decreased rapidly
civilizations developed
food production declined
15
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
relying on divine help
doing good deeds
making pilgrimages to Mecca
eliminating selfish desires
16
The term feudalism is best defined as a
process in which goods are traded for other goods
system where land is given for military service & loyalty
holy war between Christians and Muslims
division of political power between three separate branches
17
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic religions
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have roots in Judaism
have the same religious holidays
18
India's earliest civilizations were located in
dry steppes
river valleys
mountainous areas
coastal regions
19
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for military rule
provided a basis for social order
stressed the importance of the individual
contained the framework for a communist government
20
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated south and east was to
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
21
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and instability of the government
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
22
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Jainism
Shinto
Daoism
23
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
unified national court systems were developed
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations
power rested in the hands of a strong central government
government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants
24
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
ancient Greece
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Rome
ancient Babylonia
25
A similarity between the Western African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana and Songhai is that they
practiced Christianity
limited the power of their rulers
established economies based on trade
isolated themselves from contact with other cultures
26
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
lack of natural seaports limited communication
an inland location hindered trade and colonization
mountainous terrain led to creation of separate city-states
27
One way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
developed a social system in which great equality existed
created democratic societies where people elected officials
promoted unity and communication by building a road system
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
28
In a comparison of the city-states of Sparta and Athens, Sparta placed more emphasis on
education
military service
human rights
family order
29
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism
worshipping many gods
accepting the Eight-fold Path
praying in a synagogue
reading the Koran
30
According to Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
the evil in humans must be eliminated
ancestor worship should be discontinued
the ruler should be chosen democratically
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
31
The routes shown on the map illustrate the
pattern of the Bantu migrations
shift in European population
expansion of apartheid
spread of Christianity
32
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
All residents were given voting rights
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
33
Which circumstance best describes a long-term result of the Crusades?
Christians and Muslims achieved lasting peace
Cultural exchanges between the Middle East and Europe grew
Muslim control of Jerusalem ended
Feudalism began in Western Europe
34
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
secularism
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
35
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Torah
New Testament
Analects
Koran
36
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
city of Constantinople fell
Mongols invaded
37
Which document established the principle of limited monarchy in England?
Balfour Declaration
Magna Carta
Act of Supremacy
Twelve Tables
38
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
39
Which item best completes the graphic organizer?
Preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Development of the wheel
Creation of the Compass
Utilization of Cuneiform
40
Both European medieval knights and Japanese samurai warriors pledged oaths of
loyalty to their military leader
devotion to their nation state
service to their church
allegiance to their families
41
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
Written constitutions led to democratic governments
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
Political instability led to the formation of unified states
A strong military led to national unity
42
One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai are similar is that they
improved their military through the use of gunpowder
adopted Christianity as their major religion
established their wealth through trade
opened trade routes to the Americas
43
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
improve their positions in life
serve the needs of religious leaders
respect and worship nature
maintain social and political order
44
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Mansa Musa
Charlemagne
Alexander the Great
45
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
animism
reincarnation
nirvana
monotheism
46
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
Everyone should have the same social status
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
47
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
amount of land posessed
amount of money earned
number of slaves owned
level of education achieved
48
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in math and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
opposition to freedom of thought and to foreign ideas
49
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
50
The early Russian civilization adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet
from Vikings from northern Europe
through contact with traders from China
from missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
from conquering Mongol invaders
51
The illustration represents a society based on
social class
educational achievement
accumulated wealth
political ability
52
Which factor most influences person's social status in early Indian societies?
education
birth
geographic location
individual achievement
53
Since the 8th century, a major source of disunity among Muslims has been the
use of the human figure in art
spread of Islam as a result of invasion and trade
differences in the religious teachings of Shiites and Sunnis
establishment of production quotas for oil
54
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Islam and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Confucianism
Shinto and animism
55
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Changes resulting from the Counter Reformation
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Improvements under the Tokugawa
Developments in Ancient Ghana
56
The middle ages in Europe was characterized by
extensive trade with the Middle East
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
57
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
increased support of Mayan leaders
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
expansion of Hellenistic culture
formation of the Christian Church
58
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, 4 Noble Truths and nirvana
Judaism
Buddhism
Shinto
Christianity
59
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
60
One way in which the 5 Relationships, 10 Commandments and Eightfold path are similar is that
they establish gender equality
they describe secularism
they promote polytheism
they provide codes of behavior
61
Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's Code of laws?
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
All men are equal under the law
Violence must always be punished with violence
62
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat form for their temples
used a hieroglyphic writing system
63
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a renewed interest in education and the arts
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
64
A valid conlusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
could hold public office
were equal to men
enjoyed some legal rights
had the right to vote
65
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because
encouraged democratic ideals
created classless societies
established free-market economies
they developed extensive trade networks
66
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the process of making silk
a republican form of government
the concept of zero
the printing press
67
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
Africa
North America
Asia
68
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Hiunduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
69
Which was true of food-gathering societies in pre-historic times?
The population tended to be small
The concept of private property was important
There was a system of mass production
Society was highly industrialized
70
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Arabs and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem
Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia
71
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability in western medieval Europe?
military
inquisition
nobility
church
72
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
poetry
drama
economics
73
Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Industrial
Green
Neolithic
Commercial
74
Which society practiced direct democracy?
dynastic China
Gupta Empire
ancient Athens
early Egypt
75
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
cultural diffusion
urbanization
armed conflict
isolation
76
Early peoples who moved frequently, searching for the food they needed to survive are called
hunters and gatherers
village dwellers
subsistence farmers
guild members
77
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a writing system
an agricultural surplus
a democratic government
an educational system
78
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
praying five times a day
following the Eightfold path
worshipping many gods
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
79
Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through southeast Asia?
cultural diffusion
isolation
ethnocentrism
imperialism