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1
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
migration of nomads across the Bering Strait
journey of traders along the Silk Roads
exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
2
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
individual achievement
education
birth
geographic location
3
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a golden age
a poverty-stricken era
a decade of colonial unrest
a period of political chaos
4
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
5
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
command economy
market economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
6
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Benin
Egyptian
Mali
Kush
7
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
filial piety
prayer
reincarnation
nirvana
8
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Mongols
Byzantines
Vikings
Muslims
9
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Maurya
Gupta
British
Persian
10
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
stable governments
distinct social classes
cultural isolation
command economies
11
One role Korea had in the development of East Asia was
protecting China from a Japanese invasion
challenging Japan for control of Southeast Asian islands
allying itself with the Vietnamese to conquer China
passing cultural ideas from China to Japan
12
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
abundant mineral resources
navigable rivers
13
The astrolabe, the caravel, and improved cartography are most directly related to the
The rise of Chinese socialism
conquests by Mongols
The Age of Exploration
formation of the Hanseatic League
14
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
scholarship
economic undertakings
family life
politics
15
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
dense forests
mountain passes
river valleys
smooth coastlines
16
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
construction of the pyramids
expansion of equal rights
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
17
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
reached their height of power at the same time
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
developed parliamentary governments
18
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
19
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a parliament in Britain
a theocracy in Iran
military juntas in Latin America
a communist government in China
20
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
capitalism and shintoism
imperialism and militarism
Buddhism and Shintoism
mercantilism and animism
21
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change resources into goods and services?
archaeologist
economist
sociologist
psychologist
22
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined
New sources of energy became available
People became more nomadic
Food supplies became more reliable
23
Which empire is most closely associated with split in Christianity?
British
Mughal
Persian
Byzantine
24
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
encouraged democratic ideals
developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
established free-market economies
25
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
intense nationalism
artistic and intellectual achievement
economic poverty and political upheaval
major industrial development
26
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Roman
Byzantine
Ottoman
Mughal
27
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
recorded history
oral traditions
28
Which statement best expresses the ideas of the Scientifi c Revolution?
Scientific ideas should follow existing thoughts.
Superstition and magic are important aspects of the world.
Religious authorities are responsible for information.
Reason and experimentation aid in scientific conclusions.
29
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
treated citizens and slaves equally2
rejected the principle of filial piety
30
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
absolutism
31
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
provided structure for society
developed concepts of natural rights
established totalitarian governments
32
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
equality should exist between all members of society2
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
33
Christopher Columbus, Galileo Galilei, and Charles Darwin are similar is that each
developed new sailing technologies
questioned European imperialism
supported the Reconquista
challenged peoples’ world views
34
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
sale of slaves to Europeans
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
35
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
map projections of Mercator
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
36
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
innovations introduced in Renaissance
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
37
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
1. promote polytheism
establish gender equality
38
A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located
on peninsulas
on archipelagos
between two oceans
south of the equator
39
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
40
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
manor became the center of economic activity3
major language of the people became Latin
41
What was a major result of the European policy of mercantilism in Latin America?
reinvestment of profits to benefit the colonial economy
increased status of indigenous peoples
decrease in the power of European monarchs
exploitation of labor and natural resources by Europeans
42
One effect of the encomienda system in Latin America was that it
eliminated the use of guilds
exploited indigenous peoples
promoted isolationism
reduced Spanish influence
43
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
animism
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
44
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
45
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
provides plans for exploration of new territory
flourishes best in traditional societies
46
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Caribbean Sea
Yucatan Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
Andes Mountains
47
• Johannes Gutenberg • King Henry VIII • John Calvin these people are associated with the
Glorious Revolution
trans-Atlantic slave trade
Reconquista
Protestant Reformation
48
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
gunpowder
monotheism
4. an effective legal system
49
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
50
During the rise of capitalism in Europe, merchants and bankers began to establish
rules that forbid loans to the wealthy
systems based on bartering
quotas to control production
insurance companies and joint stock companies
51
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
seek new trade routes to East Asia
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
reform their political systems
52
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
53
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
54
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
converted thousands of people to Christianity
produced written records of their extensive travels
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
55
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
topography
capital cities
levation
type of climate
56
One way in which the 8-fold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrict social mobility
57
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 Islamic culture throughout Europe
spread of Hellenic culture
58
on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
59
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
a single cash crop
food to sell in village markets
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
enough food to feed an entire village
60
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Egypt and Greeck
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
China and the Roman Empire
Korea and Japan
61
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
novel on the Age of Exploration
the diary of a WW I soldier
62
One reason many historians study geography is to
tell when events took place
show connections between people and places
explore the value systems of early people
help predict changes in government
63
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
64
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
religious differences
favorable geography
universal education
political harmony
65
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural diffusion
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
66
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
scientific research
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
filial piety
67
The social class system in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the
influence of mestizo economic power
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
emerging equality between classes
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
68
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
economies that did not rely on trade
one system of government for the entire region
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
69
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
village dwellers3
subsistence farmers
guild members
hunters and gatherers .
70
The term mercantilism is best described as
an international policy of laissez-faire economics
a network linking industrialized nations
an economic policy in which a colonial power controls trade
an exchange of land between nobles
71
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history
how location influences the way people live
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
72
The Ottomans were a strong trading empire through the mid-1600s because they
controlled access to the eastern Mediterranean Sea
dominated West African caravan routes
had the most powerful navy in the world
conquered most of Asia
73
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
social equality
monotheism
dynastic rule
74
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
city of Constantinople fell
Roman Empire collapsed
Mongols invaded
Renaissance began
75
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
76
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
produced few new scientific ideas
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
77
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
78
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
economic improvement through trade
adaptation to the surrounding geography
destruction of the environment
social change through assimilation
79
“the king is from God, and law is from the king.” This quotation best reflects the concept of
constitutional monarchy
equal representation
separation of powers
divine right rule
80
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
81
The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for
armed conflict over control of the Holy Land
the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region
the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas
a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one
82
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
83
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
location of important places
benefits of modern civilizations
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
84
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 art was more abstract than Greek art
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
85
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Societies became nomadic.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Food production declined.
Civilizations developed.
86
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
87
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
economist
archaeologist
sociologist
anthropologis
88
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
flee warfare
find land for farming and grazing
seek religious freedom
establish a colonial empire
89
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
Arabian Sea
90
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 democraticy in which people elected their officials
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building roads
91
During the 14th century, the Black Death became a widespread epidemic primarily because of
European colonial policies
the resurgence of trade
new agricultural practices
Chinese overseas exploration
92
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
anthropology
cartography
political science
economy
93
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
stressed the importance of the individual
established a basic structure for military rule
contained the framework for a communist government
provided a basis for social order
94
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
command economies
cultural isolation
stable governments
distinct social classes
95
The Magna Carta was fundamental to the development and growth of
communism
democracy
theocracy
absolutism
96
Spain and Portugal sponsored overseas exploration in the late 1400s-1500s because they
militarily defeated the Ottoman Empire
owed allegiance to Islamic caliphates
desired spices from the Indies
lacked access to northern Africa
97
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
desertification
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
self-sufficiency
98
Which situation was an unintended consequence of Spain’s colonization of the Americas?
exploitation of resources in new lands
transmission of communicable diseases
introduction of the encomienda system
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
99
One aspect common to both Shinto and Daoism is a
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
belief in one God
100
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
entered a period of chaos and disorder
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
returned to a republic form of government