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