Who were the Jacobins?

radical members who supported republican principles

Why was discipline important in Sparta?

to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts

The reasons for the fall of Rome include

military assaults, political strife, and social decay

Which structures were constructed by the Aztecs?

artificial islands called chinampas

Why did Peter the Great strengthen serfdom in Russia?

to win the support of the boyars

Which was a major cause of European exploration?

a desire for direct access to spices

What did Mansa Musa accomplish during his reign of Mali?

forged ties with other Muslim lands

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

an increase in the literacy rate

What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?

The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other

According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?

to provide resources and raw materials to parent countries

The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught

That all people were equal in the eyes of God

What was the Diaspora?

The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period

How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?

It later guided the development of current international law

Who made up the Third Estate in the ancien régime?

the bourgeoisie and rural peasants

Feudalism was a system of government in which

lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler

The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for

the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens

Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?

revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community

Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

The use of perspective in art made more accurate portrayals

The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is

Shiites believe only heirs from Ali can be religious leaders

Why did Plato distrust democracy?

Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death

What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?

Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation

Salt played a key role in the development of West Africa because

it encouraged trade and brought new religion to the region

How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire

The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory

What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?

the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church

What is reincarnation?

the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form

The ghetto in Venice was an example of how

restrictions on the Jewish community increased

The Protestant Reformation swept through Northern Europe when Martin Luther called for

an end to Church corruption and the selling of indulgences

Which is the best definition of lay investiture?

the right of the monarch to install Church bishops

Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places?

It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthly problems

Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

softened the daily brutality of a warlike society

an individual’s moral and religious duties

Which structures were constructed by the Maya?

Tall stone monuments called stelae

How did Catherine succeed where Peter the Great had failed?

She won a warmwater port for Russia

Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?

It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam

Rome was considered a republic because

citizens voted for some of their officials

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1
Who were the Jacobins?
workingclass men who wanted to uphold the monarchy
radical members who supported republican principles
aristocrats who fled France as the Rev. became more radical
members of the clergy who sought to restore the Church
2
Why was discipline important in Sparta?
to govern the distant lands Sparta controlled
to protect Sparta from foreign invaders
to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts
to raise enough food to feed Sparta
3
The reasons for the fall of Rome include
an unorganized and inexperienced military
lack of trade routes and poor infrastructure
a series of weak emperors who inherited the title of emperor
military assaults, political strife, and social decay
4
Which structures were constructed by the Aztecs?
tall stone monuments called stelae
artificial islands called chinampas
large underground chambers called kivas
housing complexes along canyon walls
5
The Old Stone Age belief that spirits and forces reside in animals or objects is known as
Polytheism
cultural diffusion
Animism
Domestication
6
Why did Peter the Great strengthen serfdom in Russia?
to follow the example of Western Europe
to help pay for his reforms
to punish people who opposed him
to win the support of the boyars
7
How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English king?
It linked the king's power to the power of the nobles
It weakened the king's power
It strengthened the king's power
It had no effect on the king's power
8
Which was a major cause of European exploration?
the need to reduce Europe's population
a desire for better fishing grounds
the need to limit the growth of Arab empires
a desire for direct access to spices
9
What did Mansa Musa accomplish during his reign of Mali?
waged preemptive wars against his enemies
expanded Mali's borders to the Red Sea
forged ties with other Muslim lands
spread Christianity throughout West Africa
10
One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Choson dynasty was
the replacement of Buddhism with Confucianism
an increase in the production of celadon pottery
an increase in the literacy rate
easier communication with China
11
The study of the origins and development of people and their societies is called
Botany
Geology
Anthropology
Astrology
12
What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?
The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other
The patriarch banned the use of icons
The patriarch changed the Nicene Creed
The pope approved the use of icons
13
According to mercantilists, what was the purpose of colonies?
import luxuries from parent countries at discounted prices
to reduce competition and tariffs
to provide resources and raw materials to parent countries
to export manufactured goods to parent countries
14
The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it was founded because it taught
That Sikhism was the only path to enlightenment
That all people were equal in the eyes of God
That Sikhs were special people and were set above others
That there was one God
15
A Chinese dynasty enjoyed the Mandate of Heaven as long as the dynasty
Offered regular sacrifices to the gods
Worshipped Shang Di as the supreme god
Followed the teachings of Confucius
Provided good government
16
What was the Diaspora?
The exile & spreading out of the Jews over a 500year period
The name of the massive temple constructed in Jerusalem
Sacred text of historical events and laws
A holy day of rest and worship
17
How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?
It promoted trade among Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
It later guided the development of current international law
It provided models for strong alliances between monarchs
It organized ancient Roman laws for use within the empire
18
Who made up the Third Estate in the ancien régime?
the clergy
the French monarch, King Louis XVI
the bourgeoisie and rural peasants
the titled nobility
19
Feudalism was a system of government in which
belief systems guided the ruler's actions
the dynastic cycle determined who would rule
rulers offered moral advice and promised a just government
lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler
20
Sumerians invented the earliest known writing, which was later called
Mesopotamia
Ziggurat
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
21
The "Out of Africa" Theory is one explanation for
why Homo erectus & Neanderthals fought each other in Europe
the similarities between Neanderthals & early modern humans
why the Homo erectus population diminished
the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens
22
When plebeians initially gained representation in the senate, what position did they fill?
Patricians
Consuls
Censors
Tribunes
23
Which was a major effect of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans?
decline of Latin learning throughout Europe
unification of the eastern and western Roman Empire
revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community
future collaboration between popes and emperors
24
What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?
She wanted to be popular with her subjects
She needed to raise funds
She rejected the notion of divine right
She wanted Parliament to approve her royal marriage
25
Which statement BEST explains an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?
The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically
Art became stylized to appeal to peasant patron families
Art moved away from realism and toward mystery
The use of perspective in art made more accurate portrayals
26
The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is
Shiites believe only heirs from Ali can be religious leaders
Sunnis are devout and mystical; Shiites are not
Shiites are devout and mystical; Sunnis are not
Sunnis believe Imams are descended from Ali and Fatima
27
Why did Plato distrust democracy?
Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death
Athenian democracy favored popular success over moral truth
Citizens of a democracy forced him to go into exile.
Sparta proved that a monarchy governed more effectively.
28
What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?
Buddhism teaches that actions have an impact on afterlife
Buddhism has teachers and spiritual practices
Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation
Buddhism recognizes that people are interconnected
29
Salt played a key role in the development of West Africa because
it encouraged trade and brought new religion to the region
it caused fierce rivalry among neighboring kingdoms
it began the process of European colonization in the region
it allowed outsiders to dictate African culture
30
How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire
The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory
The Vandals overran Adrianople
Attila conquered Rome
The Visigoths moved to Carthage
31
The kingdoms of Ethiopia and Axum were both shaped by
their extensive trade networks
their Muslim faith
their geographic isolation
their Christian faith
32
What are two factors that helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?
the abandonment of Novgorod and defeat of the Vikings
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Catholicism
Yaroslav's written code &his persecution of the Christianity
the Cyrillic alphabet & Olga's selection of Byzantine Church
33
According to the Hebrew Bible, to whom did God make a covenant?
Solomon
Moses
David
Abraham
34
What is reincarnation?
union with Brahma
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
the essential self
an individual's moral and religious duties
35
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Brunelleschi
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
36
The ghetto in Venice was an example of how
there was greater tolerance for Jewish populations
Christians were willing to have Jews live among them
efforts to convert Jews to Christianity increased
restrictions on the Jewish community increased
37
The Protestant Reformation swept through Northern Europe when Martin Luther called for
the resignation of the pope
an end to Church corruption and the selling of indulgences
a peasants' revolt against the Church and German princes
redistribution of Church lands
38
Which is the best definition of lay investiture?
the right of bishops to determine the distribution of fiefs
the right of the Church to choose royal advisors
the right of the pope to remove Church bishops
the right of the monarch to install Church bishops
39
What was one way that Henry IV reunited France?
by joining the Huguenots
by becoming Protestant
by becoming Catholic
by expelling the Huguenots
40
If people are polytheistic, it means they
believe in many gods
are members of the ruling class
are skilled artisans
practice animism
41
What people influenced the Maya?
Inca
Olmec
Aztec
Zapotec
42
Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places?
It emphasized an afterlife and reincarnation
It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthly problems
It closely followed the Buddha's original teachings
It didn't require people to worship Buddha or any other gods
43
Which was a positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
allowed the execution of captured knights
softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
established the right of women to fight in wars
44
What is dharma?
union with Brahma
the essential self
an individual’s moral and religious duties
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
45
Which structures were constructed by the Maya?
Artificial islands called chinampas
Housing complexes along canyon walls
Large underground chambers called kivas
Tall stone monuments called stelae
46
Homer’s Iliad, a work of classic Greek literature, describes the
Persian War
Trojan War
Conquests of Alexander the Great
Peloponnesian War
47
A government run by religious leaders is called
Theocracy
Sect
Meritocracy
Diet
48
The Napoleonic Code was a reform of France's
political system
educational system
legal system
economic system
49
How did Catherine succeed where Peter the Great had failed?
She introduced policies to westernize Russia
She strengthened the institute of serfdom
She won a warmwater port for Russia
She expanded Russia's borders
50
Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?
It was the journey Muhammad took to Medina
Muslims pay this tax, which is collected for charity
Muslims are required to make this journey every year
It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam
51
Rome was considered a republic because
plebeians supervised the business of government
the emperor appointed representatives to the senate
citizens voted for some of their officials
patricians had the power to veto bad legislation
52
Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?
to satisfy the demands of religious leaders
to justify their authority to rule
to seize the lands of feudal nobles
to ensure the good of the people
53
Why did British colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?
b/c the taxes were higher than the colonists could afford
b/c the people who lived in Britain didn't have to pay taxes
b/c the tax money wouldn't be used to benefit the colonies
b/c the colonists did not have representation in Parliament
54
Which two events were most directly responsible for major population migrations in the 1700s?
the African slave trade and potato famine
the Commercial Revolution and price revolution
the Columbian Exchange and Atlantic slave trade
the Commercial Revolution and Atlantic slave trade
55
In ancient Rome, a bridgelike stone structure that carried water into the city was called
an aqueduct
a mosaic
a latifundia
a plebeian
56
Which of the following statements best reflects a Chinese Legalist point of view?
people are evil and the ruler must be an example of goodness
people must be guided by their rulers on the path to nirvana
people are good and are best ruled by a fair emperor
Firm laws and harsh punishments keep order
57
Desertification influenced African culture and history because
it allowed people to more densely settle the Sahara
it forced people to settle other areas
it increased cropland and pastureland in North Africa
it created a barrier through which trade could not pass
58
What commodity had significant cultural and religious importance in Mesoamerica?
The sun
Maize
Brazilwood
Gold
59
Egyptian pharaohs believed that their right to rule came from the
Military
Gods
People
Aristocracy
60
Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with
ensuring unity and a joint family structure
ensuring that people lived in harmony with nature
expanding a country's territory
ensuring social order and good government
61
What is a common characteristic of hominids?
All hominids walk on two feet
All hominids are extinct
All hominids use spoken language to communicate
All hominids use stone tools for work
62
What monumental action did Johannes Gutenberg achieve?
Constructed the Duomo, the great dome in Florence
Contributed over 1,700 words to the English language
Painted the Mona Lisa and Last Supper
Printed the Christian Bible using a printing press
63
Which of the following best matches the work of John Locke?
wrote The Social Contract; minimal government controls
wrote The Leviathan; advocated for an absolute monarchy
wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers
wrote Two Treatises of Government; limited government
64
Which of John Calvin's beliefs set him apart from Catholics?
acceptance of religious rituals
predestination
papal infallibility
link between personal wealth and salvation
65
How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?
through unfinished and dreamlike forms of sculpture
through imbalance and complex geometry in architecture
through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture
through monumental and distorted forms in sculpture
66
The Romans allowed conquered peoples to keep their own customs & local gov't if they agreed to
convert to Christianity
pay taxes
work for the government
serve in political office
67
Who are the "People of the Book"?
the African people of Great Zimbabwe
the African people of Songhai
the African people of Ethiopia
Jews and Christians
68
Adam Smith favored an economic system in which
The government played an active role in trade
Prices were determined by supply and demand
The government played no role in the economy
Business put the public good ahead of the desire for profit
69
How did Christianity spread through western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages?
The Benedictine Rule forced everyone to pay a tithe
Monasteries provided education and care for the poor
Missionaries traveled across Europe, preaching the Gospels
The Gospels were translated into Latin for peasants
70
What goal did Frederick the Great pursue as monarch of Prussia?
extending Prussian power through military might
winning the Thirty Years' War
destroying the power of the Junkers
imposing Catholicism on the German states
71
The Zhou kings explained their right to rule as
the will of the people
the Mandate of Heaven
the basic rights of the strong over the weak
reward for defeating the Shang armies
72
Which of the following was the opening act of the French Revolution?
the storming of the Bastille
King Louis XVI convening the EstatesGeneral
the execution of King Louis XVI
the ratification of the Constitution of 1791
73
The best hope for the sons of those peoples the Ottomans conquered was to become
farmers
janizaries
merchants
tax collectors
74
What Renaissance artistic theme appeared in the works of Van Eyck and Bruegal?
poverty in cities
warfare scenes
the rise of the merchant class
peasant life
75
Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?
Farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering
Farming taught people necessary skills for planning cities
Farming allowed people to live in permanent villages
Farming helped people to make stone tools
76
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
It forced the British to surrender, ending the war
persuaded other nations to ally with the American colonists
It forced the Americans to retreat to Valley Forge
convinced the Continental Congress to declare independence
77
What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society?
Books remained a luxury that only the wealthy could afford
The printing press made books more elegantly designed
More people had access to knowledge because books cost less
European readers learned classical languages
78
How do the Quran and Sharia differ?
The Quran can be read by anyone; Sharia only by holy men
The Quran applies only to men; Sharia only applies to women
Sharia is the holy book; the Quran is a system of laws
the Quran is the Islamic holy book; Sharia is the law system
79
Which statement describes the third and final leg of the triangular trade?
Enslaved Africans were sold in the Americas
European profits were used to buy plantations in America
American goods and raw materials were sold in Europe
European goods were sold in Africa
80
The ideas of Francis Bacon &Rene Descartes led to a new scientific method because they believed
discoveries of ancients were valid but should be documented
truth could only be found after a process of investigation
the teachings of the Church should form the basis science
basic scientific fact is obvious baed on available data
81
The Rosetta Stone was important to historians because it
made it possible to read other written documents
is the earliest known example of writing
shows how the ancient Egyptians measured time
contains major work of Egyptian literature
82
Which of the following is a belief held only by the Sunni?
Any good Muslim could lead
Only Sufis could serve as leaders
Any pious male from Muhammad's tribe could lead
Only descendants of Ali and Fatima could lead
83
Which of the following best matches the work of Thomas Hobbes?
wrote Two Treatises of Government; limited government
wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers
wrote The Leviathan; advocated for an absolute monarchy
wrote The Social Contract; minimal government controls
84
When the Spanish first encountered Native Americans, they
established a treaty to maintain peace
set up trade colonies
initiated a civil war among the Native American groups
unknowingly exposed them to new diseases
85
Japan lies in a region known as the ________, which is made up of a chain of volcanoes
Bouvet Triple Junction
Alpide belt
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Ring of Fire
86
Sikhism was founded in
Delhi, during the early years of the Delhi sultanate
Northern China, but flourished in Delhi, India
Persia and brought to India by Persian scholars
The Punjab area of India by Guru Nanak
87
What was the Renaissance?
A time when feudalism and manorialism dominated Europe
A time of cultural rebirth btw medieval & early modern times
A time of scientific regression after the medieval times
A schism that divided Christianity in Europe
88
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Attend a religious service at a mosque every Sunday morning
Pray five times daily
Declaration of faith
Fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan
89
What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?
It had dense clay soil
It had insufficient topsoil
It was located in a dry desert
It was located by a river that flooded often
90
Which of the following contributed to the lack of success for Europeans in the Crusades?
The pope was an inexperienced military leader
Fighting far from home presented many obstacles
Their morale was low because of their religious zeal
They refused to negotiate with their Muslim enemies
91
Which of the following best matches the work of Montesquieu?
wrote The Social Contract; minimal government controls
wrote The Leviathan; advocated for an absolute monarchy
wrote The Spirit of the Laws; the separation of powers
wrote Two Treatises of Government; limited government
92
Thinkers of the Enlightenment sought to use natural law to
find cures for major diseases
explain the workings of the solar system
create lasting works of art
solve social problems
93
Which of the following helped spread Christianity?
the diversity of the empire
the unity of the Roman empire
the belief in polytheism
the structure of government
94
How did a lord MOST benefit from granting a fief to his vassal?
He collected fees from tournaments
He received loyalty and military service
He provided protection and money
He encouraged better farming methods
95
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by
sea travel
nomadic life
the development of spoken language
settled farming
96
One of the ways African societies preserved their history was
through folk tales written by scholars
through griots and epic stories
with a common written language and compiled encyclopedias
with elaborately woven tapestries
97
What was the theme of Machiavelli's book, The Prince?
It was a handbook for rulers on how to gain & maintain power
It encouraged Italians to oppose corruption and oppression
It was a guide on how to establish a modern democracy
It described the virtues of court courtiers
98
What helped Constantinople's location to flourish as the capital of the Byzantine empire
its location beside a huge lake and by two vast deserts
its location on a strait between seas & on key trade routes
its location on a great river & surrounded by high mountains
its location far from trade and close to threatening tribes
99
What method was primarily used for public executions during the Reign of Terror?
Mr. Bannister's binder checks
Hanging by noose
Beheading by guillotine
Burned at the stake
100
Who was a famous scholastic in the Medieval Christian Church?
Pope Clement V
Thomas Aquinas
Pope Urban II
Aristotle

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