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