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1
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
2
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Consuls in section 2
3
The Great Wall of China was built to
Provide a trade route across Asia
Close china to Foreign Trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
Protect China from invaders
4
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on islands
on mountaintops
in rainforests
in canyons
5
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
printing
ocean navigation
calendars
manufacturing goods
6
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
7
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Alexandria
Carthage
Athens
8
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
1
4
3
9
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Sculpture
Tapestries
Music
10
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
leaders
prayer
pilgrimages
expansion
11
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To practice a religion
To carry water
To make travel easier
12
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
13
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
elected officials
14
This quotation describes the-
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
15
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
Zoroastrians
16
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
17
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharoahs
Sumerian bureaucrats
18
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
19
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Judaism
20
This sequence of events was caused by the-
fall of the Roman Empire
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years' War
21
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Geography
Economy
Religion
22
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Bagdhad
Moscow
Athens
23
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
24
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
Augustus Caesar
25
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
26
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Buddhists
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Jews
27
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
28
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience an afterlife.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
29
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
political conflict
economic prosperity
cultural decline
30
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
use of pottery
31
This is a quotation from -
Pythagoras
Homer
Pericles
Hippocrates
32
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Upanishads
Twelve Tablets
33
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
34
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
35
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Roman universities
The Church
Merchant guilds
36
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Chinese
Arabic
Persian
Russian
37
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
38
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
39
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
40
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
trade routes
41
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Zeus
Juno
Apollo
42
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
controlled the army
43
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayans
Egyptians
Incan
Persian
44
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Written laws
Civil service
45
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
46
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Italy
Spain
Arabia
China
47
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
48
What room will we test in on Thursday?
2008
Trailer 3
2004
2014
49
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
manufactured goods
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
agricultural production
50
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
feudal lords
humanists
parish priests
bankers
51
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
survival needs
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits