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Global I Regents Review
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1
What was one cause of the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
Greece and Rome were often at war
Military leaders found Greek settlements easy to control
The mountainous terrain led to different settlements
The Greek people had many different languages and religions
2
A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades was to
unite warring Arab peoples
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
establish Christianity in western Europe
strengthen English dominance in the Arab world
3
Early peoples who moved frequently as they searched for the food needed to survive are called
village dwellers
hunters and gatherers
subsistence farmers
guild members
4
Which would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how people influence governmental decisions
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how economic events influence history
5
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
command
manorialism
free market
socialism
6
Alexander the Great's conquests of Greece, Asia, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenistic culture
establishment of representative democracy
adoption of feudalism
7
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
anthropology
political science
economics
cartography
8
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
the formation of democratic governments
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
the existence of large armies
a plentiful water supply and fertile land
9
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
practice polytheism
follow a code of behavior
believe in reincarnation
strive for nirvana
10
The terms Brahma, Dharma, and Moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Animism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
11
Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300s 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 superior to the cultures of west Africa
12
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republican form of government
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
the printing press
13
A direct result of the Crusades was that
the pope lost control of the Church
Europeans increased their demands for goods from the East
nobles gained power over the monarchs
Christians gained permanent control of the Holy Land
14
Which two cultures most influenced the development of early Japan?
Chinese and Korean
Egyptian and Mesopotamian
Greek and Roman
Indian and Persian
15
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
an effective legal system
monotheism
gunpowder
16
Which geographic feature had the greatest development on ancient civilizations?
dense forests
smooth coastlines
river valleys
mountain passes
17
One similarity of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca empires is that they
maintained democratic political systems
coexisted peacefully with neighboring empires
developed in fertile river valleys
created complex civilizations
18
During the early Middle Ages, Western European societies were most influenced by
elected parliaments
national monarchies
the Byzantine emperors
the Roman Catholic Church
19
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
the creation of villages and the rise of governments
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
20
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade with Asia
merchants supported the Green Revolution
many scholars had migrated to this area
farmers produced great agricultural surpluses
21
Pericles in Athens, the Gupta Empire, and the Tang Dynasty all experienced a golden age with
the furthest expansion of their borders
the end of foreign domination
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
22
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shinto
Islam
23
What is one characteristic of a society that practices subsistence agriculture?
production of crops mainly for its own use
growth of surplus crops for export
establishment of large state-owned farms
dependence on slave labor for the production of crops
24
Which social scientists are best known for studying the physical artifacts of a culture?
sociologists
geographers
economists
archaeologists
25
A major contribution of the Golden Age of Islam was the
advancement of mathematics and science
spread of democratic ideals
creation of the first polytheistic religion
development of mercantilism
26
In Japan between 1603 and 1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
virtual isolation of the country from the outside world
military conquest of China
development of extensive trade with the Americas
formation of cultural links with Europe
27
Which factor most influenced a person's social position in early Indian societies?
birth
geographic locations
individual achievement
education
28
In India, agricultural productivity is most affected by the
unavigable rivers
numerous deserts
cold climate
seasonal monsoons
29
Which example is a primary source of information for historians?
autobiography
almanac
textbook
encyclopedia
30
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
the pope had made it the capital of the Christian World
its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
it was a religious center for Muslims
31
One of the major achievements of Byzantine Emperor Justinian was that he
established a direct trade route with Ghana
brought Roman Catholicism to his empire
defended the empire against the spread of Islam
preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman culture
32
The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by
religious diversity
the development of a wealthy middle class
an increased emphasis on education
a decentralized political system
33
Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?
converting conquered peoples to Confucianism
employing superior military skills
avoiding contacts with the West
paying monetary tribute to local rulers
34
The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar and both grew wealthy because they
established free-market economies
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
35
The Silk road was important to China because it provided
contact with other cultures through trade
a means for the country to expand its borders
a means of administering civil service examinations
a military route for the defense of the northern border
36
Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?
focus on biblical themes
dominance of landscape paintings
influence of the West African tradition
emphasis on the human form
37
In the 1600s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe's need to
settle its surplus population on new lands
establish collective security arrangements
obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas
market its surplus agricultural products
38
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
dynastic rule
monotheism
social equality
urban planning
39
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
40
A direct impact that the printing press had on 16-century Europe was that it encouraged the
establishment of democracy
development of industrialization
spread of ideas
beginnings of communism
41
Some historians suggest a result of the Mongol invasion of Russia was that Russian people were
cut off from most of western Europe
freed from Serfdom
converted to Christianity
united with the Ottomans
42
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
oral traditions
43
Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many centuries?
northern and western mountain ranges
severe climate
navigable river systems
many natural harbors
44
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly and cast votes. This shows
direct democracy
parliamentary democracy
totalitarianism
absolutism
45
The global transfer of foods, plants, & animals during the colonization of the Americas is the
Middle Passage
Columbian Exchange
Scientific Revolution
New Imperialism
46
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
navigable rivers
47
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of group needs
equality should exist between all members of society
harmony is achieved by proper behavior of members in society
salvation could be attained by prayer and meditation
48
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
produced written records of their extensive travels
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
converted thousands of people to Christianity
49
Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?
sale of indulgences
end of religious warfare
posting of the Ninety-five Theses
decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
50
Which development was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Feudal manors provided the necessities of life
Machines were used to mass-produce goods for markets
A surplus of food led to more complex societies
Trade moved from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
51
One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
worship spirits in nature
are monotheistic
practice filial piety
are required to make pilgrimages
52
Which empire had the greatest influence on the history and cultural development of Russia?
Assyrian
Byzantine
Holy Roman
Ottoman
53
The history of which classical civilization was shaped by monsoons and the Himalaya Mountains?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Maurya Empire
Babylonian Empire
54
One way Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were similar is that they all were
divine right monarchs
Reformation leaders
Latin American revolutionary leaders
Impressionists painters
55
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?
adoption of democracy
establishment of Pax Mongolia
defeat of the Roman Empire
development of the concept of zero
56
In the 1500s, advances in navigation, naval engineering, & mapmaking led to the start of the
Age of Exploration
medieval guilds
Gupta Empire
Mongol Empire