All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting

improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks

What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?

higher rates of literacy in Europe.

According to mercantilism, colonies should be

acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

Confucian teachings focused on what?

Restore order by way of the five relationships.

Feudalism can be described as:

social structure based on loyalty of landlords

The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:

A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule

What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?

their are many gods and goddess in existance

Early religion was used to:

Make sense of the natural world

Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

more focus on science rather than religion

Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?

Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.

Hunter and gatherer societies

Are closely linked to their natural environment.

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in

the Old Testament & Ten Commandments

Judaism & Christianity differ because

Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.

The Mongols impacted the world by

expanding trade & spreading the plague

How did the Crusades affect Europe?

Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.

What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

There was a major population decline due to the plague.

Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...

both guided the behavior of a warrior class.

Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:

had advanced computer technology, lacked a strong central government

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?

population collapse due to spread of disease

What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?

introduction of new food crops to Europe

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1
Islam spread to Africa and Asia mostly through
Trade
Artists
Conquest
Missionaries
2
All empires, like Rome and the Inca, build power by promoting
written language and isolation from other civilizations
monotheistic religion and a rich economy of many trade routes
improving infrastructure and connecting empire through road networks
democratic governments and written language
3
What was a result of the invention of the printing press in Europe?
more landownership for nobles.
greater participation in government.
greater wealth for peasants.
higher rates of literacy in Europe.
4
All of the following religions are Abrahamic EXCEPT:
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
5
Religions of people in Europe became more diverse because of:
Feudalism
Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Black Plague
6
The original goal of European ocean exploration was
getting to Asia
trading for gold and silver
conquering Native American empires
exploring Africa
7
The Five Relationships stress
the importance of family
economic prosperity
the value of women
social change
8
According to mercantilism, colonies should be
allowed to trade freely with other powers.
granted independence as soon as possible.
acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.
considered an economic burden to the colonial power.
9
Confucian teachings focused on what?
Make China more prosperous through trade.
Restore order by way of the five relationships.
Form a democratic government.
Stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam.
10
Feudalism can be described as:
an economic system that emphasized capturing colonies
social structure based on loyalty of landlords
a belief system based on peace and trying to avoid conflict
11
The Mongol Empire was able to prosper due to:
Advanced computer technology
Isolating themselves from other civilizations
Peacefully negotiating with neighboring civilizations
A focus on trade as well as controlling territory under a single rule
12
All of the following people played a role in ending religious unity in Europe EXCEPT:
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Genghis Khan
Henry VIII
13
Japan's ability to selectively borrow ideas from others is the result of its
religion
location
government
social classes
14
Roman emperors created a sense of unity throughout the empire by
focusing on internal economy rather than trade.
outlawing non-Roman religions.
respecting local customs.
denying citizenship to conquered people
15
What is the main characteristic of polytheistic religions?
your past actions control you destiny
their are many gods and goddess in existance
the stuggle between good and evil
the many cycles of rebirth
16
Which empire was geographically closest to the Christian world?
Safavid Empire
Mayan Empire
Ottoman Empire
Inca Empire
17
Early religion was used to:
Make sense of the natural world
Manufacture goods
Create equality among all people
Organize society's economic system
18
Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
more focus on science rather than religion
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
art increased emphasis on religious themes
increased interest in nationalistic movements
19
Why does Latin America have primarily Catholic populations?
The people in these areas were isolated from foreigners.
Spanish missionaries and colonists brought it there.
Native religions migrated out of these areas.
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims there.
20
The term "secular" focuses on
the non-religious world
government
social classes
religion
21
Social classes in Spain's American colonies
were based on the Aztecs' and Incas'
were rigid and based on race
changed frequently due to the diverse population
22
Hunter and gatherer societies
Like to live in urban areas.
Are closely linked to their natural environment.
Have complex economic systems.
Developed manufacturing
23
Hinduism & Buddhism share belief in
one god
reincarnation
the Four Noble Truths
the Five Relationships
24
Mansa Musa's kingdom prospered from
farming cotton and sugarcane
farming corn and potatoes
trading gold for salt
trading raw materials for manufactured goods
25
A common response to European exploration among Asian societies was
limit contact with Europeans
convert to Christianity
trade for European manufactured goods
become allies with Europeans
26
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
the Old Testament & Ten Commandments
New Testament & Reincarnation
Bible & the Eightfold Path
Quran & Pilgrimage to Mecca
27
African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the...
triangular trade.
Society of Friends.
theory of mercantilism.
balance of trade.
28
Which development allowed early humans to end their nomadic lifestyles and form civilizations
monotheistic religions
creation of government
having an advanced written language
advances in agriculture
29
Judaism & Christianity differ because
both believe in Muhammad
Rome hated Christianity, but loved Judaism.
Judaism was polytheistic and Christianity was not.
Christians actively spread their religion. Jews did not.
30
The Protestant Reformation was caused by
the Crusades
corruption in Catholicism
the Magna Carta
European exploration
31
The Mongols impacted the world by
spreading Hinduism & conquering empires
developing beautiful art & architecture
spreading law codes & new ship designs
expanding trade & spreading the plague
32
How did the Crusades affect Europe?
Gold and silver brought back caused the economy to decline.
Cloth and spices brought back led to an increased interest in trade.
The Crusades limited access to goods from China and India.
A decline in the production of food crops.
33
What most contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
They cared too much about farming
There was a major population decline due to the plague.
Trade with China was falling apart
They had virtually no road system
34
Judaism is the first religion to practice
sacrifices
holy pilgrimages
ancestor worship
monotheism
35
A 200 period of peace in Ancient Rome is known as:
Pax Romana
Hellenistic Period
Black Death
Feudalism
36
Cultural diffusion is
the spread of ideas
the change of a climate or environment
the invention of new technologies
the migration of a group from place to place
37
Hinduism & Buddhism both began in
India
Europe
China
the Middle East
38
Which of the following is a direct cause of civilizations forming?
Fighting
Fasting
Farming
Feuding
39
Chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan are similar because...
both guided the behavior of a warrior class.
they benefitted all the social classes.
they both help the ruler control his people.
both supported revolutionary ideas.
40
Latin American civilizations, such as Maya and Aztecs, are similar in that they:
practiced monotheism
had advanced computer technology
lacked a strong central government
did not think priests were important
41
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all began in
Europe
China
the Middle East
India
42
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share belief in
many gods & Heaven
one god & Muhammad
many gods & Jesus
one god & Abraham
43
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in the Americas?
expansion of democratic rights
population collapse due to spread of disease
the discovery of Asia
the first introduction of farming there
44
What was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange in Europe?
expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
economic collapse in Europe
decrease in European population
introduction of new food crops to Europe
45
Ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egyptian were similar because
They started in river valleys.
They had monotheistic religions.
They suffered repeated invasions.
They were involved in the gold and salt trade.
46
What did Buddhism reject?
the caste system
reincarnation/rebirth
karma
meditation
47
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in what?
fall of the Ottoman Empire
establishment of parliamentary democracy
the Protestant Reformation
attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
48
The social class system that developed in the Americas was based on the following EXCEPT:
Prestige related to one's occupation
Spanish cultural hierarchy
Racial origins
Number of languages spoken
49
The term "oligarchy" is a government system with
rule exclusively by women
rule by a few elites
rule based on people voting
rule by a king or queen
50
When the mother holds more power in a family.
communal
matriarchal
agnatic
patriarchal

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