Petrarch’s work was an example of typical Renaissance characteristics because he

valued education and classical learning.

How did Marco Polo characterize Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan?

He reported that it was very prosperous and well run.

As methods of cultural diffusion, what do migration, trade, and warfare have in common?

They cause interaction between people of different cultures.

How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?

The caste system is the foundation of Hinduism

The most likely reason Neolithic peoples formed governments was because they needed to

organize large public works projects.

One central belief of Christianity is that

Jesus will bring spiritual salvation and eternal life

What best describes the origins of Christianity?

emerged from Judaism and was based on the teachings of Jesus

How do the Quran and Sharia differ?

The Quran is the holy book of Islam; Sharia a system of laws

Why is Hammurabi’s Code a great Babylonian achievement?

It established laws that created peace and stability.

Why is it important that the scientific method is a structured step-by-step process?

It ensures thatobservations and discoveries can be repeated

An example of the spread of mathematical ideas that occurred in classical Greece is

the Arabic versions of Euclid’s work.

How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the United States today?

The accused was considered innocent until proven guilty.

Which statement BEST describes the impact Muslim traders had on Africa?

Muslim traders brought Islam and Arabic language

Which BEST describes a main cause of the northern European Renaissance?

the invention of the printing press

What did the priest Johann Tetzel do that prompted Martin Luther to take action?

Tetzel sold indulgences and assured entry into heaven.

How did the economic system of manorialism MOST affect nobles?

They provided protection and gave peasants land to farm.

One way in which Russia's geography affected its early history was that

lack of natural barriers on the steppe encouraged migration

The “Out of Africa” theory is one explanation for

the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens.

King Henry VIII hoped that by breaking with the Catholic Church he would

end papal authority in England.

Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?

Farming allowed people to live in villages year-round.

One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Choson dynasty was

an increase in the literacy rate.

When interpreting the evidence they find about ancient cultures, historians must not

let their experiences or opinions influence their thinking.

The most far-reaching consequence to Europe from the Black Death was

a change in the basic structure of medieval society

What is one of the technical achievements of the Inca?

The Inca mastered the art of weaving.

Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?

promoted the exchange of Western and Chinese goods and ideas

How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?

Settlements developed in river valleys fertile for farming.

How did Rome successfully protect its conquests?

by posting a well-trained army throughout the empire

What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence?

Its philosophy of ensuring social order and good government.

The Magna Carta was important because it established

the principle that the monarch must obey the law.

What feature of Japan’s geography allowed it to develop its own distinct culture?

the high mountains that dominate central Japan

How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire?

Germanic peoples crossed the empire's borders to seek safety

Rome was considered a republic because

citizens voted for some of their officials.

Which of the following is a cultural achievement of the Ancient Egyptians?

They used hieroglyphics to record information.

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1
Petrarch’s work was an example of typical Renaissance characteristics because he
assembled manuscripts for churches.
studied poets and playwrights.
valued education and classical learning.
revived an interest in medieval scholarship.
2
How did Marco Polo characterize Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan?
He noticed that it was often subject to ethnic conflicts.
He observed that it had many towns and no great cities.
He reported that it was very prosperous and well run.
He revealed that it was unfriendly to foreign merchants.
3
As methods of cultural diffusion, what do migration, trade, and warfare have in common?
They each lead to the destruction of weaker cultures.
They cause interaction between people of different cultures.
They each cause people to have to adapt to new cultures.
They cause one culture to be taken over by another culture.
4
How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?
To Hindus, all existence is ranked
Hindus reject the caste system, offering the hope of nirvana
The caste system is the foundation of Hinduism
Hinduism urges people to move out of their castes
5
What two activities formed the basis of Sumer’s economy?
writing and religion
mathematics and technology
astronomy and wheels
farming and trade
6
The most likely reason Neolithic peoples formed governments was because they needed to
organize large public works projects.
stop the development the new social class system.
fight strategic wars with global allies.
promote new farming techniques.
7
One central belief of Christianity is that
true believers must become martyrs
forgiveness is unattainable
three different gods make up the trinity
Jesus will bring spiritual salvation and eternal life
8
What best describes the origins of Christianity?
based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount
emerged from Judaism and was based on the teachings of Jesus
emerged after Jesus and his disciples traveled to Jerusalem
became a religion after the crucifixion of Jesus
9
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
The Quran applies only to men; Sharia applies only to women.
The Quran can be read by anyone; Sharia only by holy men
Sharia is the holy book of Islam; the Quran a system of laws
The Quran is the holy book of Islam; Sharia a system of laws
10
What made the Israelites unique as an ancient civilization?
They were fierce warriors and objected to herding sheep
They believed in only one God.
They believed their history and faith were interconnected.
They recorded their experiences in writing.
11
Which factor assisted the spread of Christianity?
unity within the empire
similarities between Roman religions and Christianity
dissatisfaction with the Roman gods
insane Roman emperors
12
Why is Hammurabi’s Code a great Babylonian achievement?
It created a system of roads that unified the empire.
It listed all of the powers of the rulers of the empire.
It made people financially responsible for their military.
It established laws that created peace and stability.
13
Why is it important that the scientific method is a structured step-by-step process?
It makes it possible for the hypothesis be proven correct
It makes it harder to duplicate the final result
It ensures that all scientists start with a hypothesis
It ensures thatobservations and discoveries can be repeated
14
An example of the spread of mathematical ideas that occurred in classical Greece is
the theorem of Jan-Erik Roos in Macedonia.
the Hippocratic Oath being adopted by physicians.
the Arabic versions of Euclid’s work.
the influence of the Stoics on Christian thought.
15
How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the United States today?
A panel of jurors decided guilt or innocence of the accused
Citizens eligible to serve on a jury when 18 years old.
The accused was considered innocent until proven guilty.
Men and women served as jurors.
16
Which statement BEST describes the impact Muslim traders had on Africa?
Muslim traders created tensions between African kingdoms.
Muslim traders kept to themselves little impact on Africans
Muslim traders brought Islam and Arabic language
Muslim traders brought political and cultural stability
17
Which BEST describes a main cause of the northern European Renaissance?
the discovery of realistic painting techniques
the invention of the printing press
the end of the plague
the shift from urban to agricultural lifestyles
18
What did the priest Johann Tetzel do that prompted Martin Luther to take action?
Tetzel accused Luther of heresy.
Tetzel sold Bibles printed in Latin.
Tetzel sold indulgences and assured entry into heaven.
Tetzel challenged Luther to defend his 95 Theses in public.
19
How did the economic system of manorialism MOST affect nobles?
They let peasants grind grain for a fee at the manor’s mill
They provided protection and gave peasants land to farm.
They supported peasant efforts to become self-sufficient
They rewarded peasants with money after good harvests.
20
One way in which Russia's geography affected its early history was that
the lack of fertile land promoted the development of trade
lack of natural barriers on the steppe encouraged migration
the mountains protected Russia from invasion
the river network encouraged contact with Western Europe
21
Scholars gave one group of hominids the name Homo habilis, or “handy man,” because they
use fire.
make stone tools.
make tools out of animal bones.
build shelters.
22
One of the basic features of civilization is
increased job specialization.
equal rights for women.
simpler religious beliefs.
fewer social divisions and classes.
23
The “Out of Africa” theory is one explanation for
why Homo erectus developed into Homo sapiensoutside Africa.
why Homo erectus remains are found in Europe and Asia.
the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens.
similarities between Neanderthals and early modern humans.
24
King Henry VIII hoped that by breaking with the Catholic Church he would
become the leading figure in the Protestant Reformation.
ensure the right of his daughters to inherit the throne.
end papal authority in England.
free Church worship from Catholic rituals.
25
Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?
Farming taught people skills necessary for planning cities.
Farming helped develop techniques for making stone tools.
Farming allowed people to live in villages year-round.
Farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering.
26
One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Choson dynasty was
an increase in the literacy rate.
an increase in the production of celadon pottery.
easier communication with China.
the replacement of Buddhism with Confucianism.
27
When interpreting the evidence they find about ancient cultures, historians must not
let their experiences or opinions influence their thinking.
agree with other historians about the evidence.
try to include too much evidence in their analyses.
explain how they found their evidence.
28
The most far-reaching consequence to Europe from the Black Death was
extensive unemployment
people began to see magic and witchcraft as solutions
a change in the basic structure of medieval society
the slow growth of towns
29
What is one of the technical achievements of the Inca?
The Inca were skilled chemists.
The Inca mastered the art of weaving.
The Inca are known as master carpenters.
The Inca created new methods of watercolor painting.
30
Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?
allowed farmers to gain new farming technologies
promoted the exchange of Western and Chinese goods and ideas
increased social divisions, religions traveled the Silk Road
led to fear it would be easier for outsiders to invade China
31
How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?
Settlements developed in river valleys fertile for farming.
They were built in mountainous regions to avoid invaders.
Settlements developed where civilizations previously built.
Settlements grew in arid areas where herders had more space.
32
How did Rome successfully protect its conquests?
by granting full citizenship to all conquered peoples
by creating a free public education system
imposing customs, money, and government on conquered peoples
by posting a well-trained army throughout the empire
33
According to the text, what are some of the values apparent in the Iliad and the Odyssey?
honor, courage, and eloquence
materialism, literacy, and artistry
equality, liberty, and justice
humor, hospitality, and humility
34
What two forms of drama did the Ancient Greeks develop?
historical and naturalism
realism and expressionism
farce and melodrama
comedy and tragedy
35
What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence?
Its detailed history, as recorded by Confucius himself.
Emphasized creating relationships that did not set roles.
Its emphasis on yielding to the ways of the universe.
Its philosophy of ensuring social order and good government.
36
The Magna Carta was important because it established
the limitation of the rights of nobles and freemen.
a Parliament of lords and common men.
the supremacy of the monarchy over the Church.
the principle that the monarch must obey the law.
37
What feature of Japan’s geography allowed it to develop its own distinct culture?
its distance from the mainland of Korea and China
the fact that Japan is a peninsula
the many volcanoes that surrounded the islands
the high mountains that dominate central Japan
38
How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire?
It led to a Roman victory at Adrianople
It led to the conquest of Rome by Attila
Germanic peoples crossed the empire's borders to seek safety
It caused the Visigoths to invade Greece
39
Rome was considered a republic because
the emperor appointed representatives to the senate.
citizens voted for some of their officials.
patricians had the power to veto bad legislation.
plebeians supervised the business of government.
40
Which of the following is a cultural achievement of the Ancient Egyptians?
They used hieroglyphics to record information.
They developed a monotheistic religion.
They used concrete as a building material.
They developed the first horse-drawn war chariots.

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