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Review #2 for the Final Examination
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1
Which river system is found in Egypt?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers
Nile River
Yellow River
2
Which factor influenced the development of ancient civilizations along river valleys?
fertile soil
dry climate
dense rain forests
oil-rich tundra
3
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on Renaissance art is reflected in
focus on abstract art
competition promoted between northern and southern artists
a realistic portrayal of the human body
challenges made to ancient religious ideas
4
Which source of information is considered a primary source?
travel diary of Ibn Battuta
modern novel about the Golden Age of Islam
textbook about the Crusades
dictionary of English words adapted from Latin
5
What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?
lack of a common currency
efforts of the middle class to gain power
outbreak of war between religious groups
inability to force back foreign invaders
6
What is a characteristic of a feudal society?
high literacy rate
rigid class structure
industrial-based economy
rapid social change
7
The leadership of Kublia Khan, the use of the stirrup all contributed directly to
rise and domination of the Mongol Empire
defeat of Tokugawa Japan
collapse of Silk Road trade
beginning of European exploration
8
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
The favorable climate of Italy led to a reliance on crops
Rhine River provided power to German industries
The Alps isolated the city-states from Africa
Their Mediterranean location encouraged trade
9
Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from many points of view?
Viewing history chronologically shows how eras overlap
Using primary sources allows historians access to records
Looking at roles of individuals determines contributions
Examining different perspectives provides a better picture
10
Mandate of heaven, silk, and reverence for ancestors are characteristics associated with
India
West Africa
China
Greece
11
Which two continents were directly connected by the Silk Road
Africa and Australia
Europe and North America
Europe and South America
Asia and Europe
12
The spread of Islam from the Middle East to Spain is an example of
ethnocentricism
self-sufficiency
cultural diffusion
desertification
13
Which religion practiced Fasting, Praying five times daily & taking a pilgrimage to Mecca
Buddhism
Christianity
Animism
Islam
14
Which continents were part of the Roman Empire
North America, South America, and Europe
Germany, Italy, and England
Australia, Asia, and Africa
Europe, Asia, and Africa
15
Trade along the Silk Roads and the Trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in
cultural diffusion
the Columbian Exchange between Europe and the Americas
elimination of all traditional beliefs
isolation
16
Which geographic feature hindered the expansion of the Guptas into modern-day China?
Bay of Bengal
Himalayan Mountains
Thar Desert
Deccan Plateau
17
Mansa Musa of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of
oil and coal
sugar and ivory
timber and fish
gold and salt
18
One way in which Kublai Khan, Suleiman, and Justinian are similar is they
controlled large empires at the height of their power
tried to make Christianity the dominant religion of Asia
attempted to colonize the Americas
supported democratic reforms in their countries
19
The Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and Justinian's Code are examples of
epic poems
written laws
religious edicts
democratic constitutions
20
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
limited to Italy, France, and China
encouraged by the success of the French Revolution
supported by the working class
stimulated by a spirit of questioning
21
Which empire did the following: Built the Hagia Sophia; preserve Greek and Rome culture
Mongol
Ottoman
Byzantine
Persian
22
Who started the Protestant Reformation by speaking against indulgences and papal abuses?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Sulieman the Magnificent
King Henry VIII
23
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
Neolithic Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Protestant Reformation
The Middle Ages of Europe
24
In what way does this artifact represent the culture of the Tang Dynasty
Farmers used camels to plow fields in the Gobi Desert
Decorative ceramics were imported
Iron stirrups were developed and traded by the Mongols
Camels were used by traders along the Silk Road
25
Which famous family ruled Florence from behind the scenes by controlling the banking industry?
Medici
Borgias
Pazzi
Sforza
26
The caste system in India was characterized by
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
people could choose their own occupation
27
A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to
Halt the advancement of Mongol armies
rescue Pope Urban II form the Byzantines
Establish a market for Italian merchants
Secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem
28
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
promotion of the equality of all humans
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
development of direct democracy
29
Which areas did the Mongols conquer and incorporate into their empire?
Axum, Zimbabwe, and West Africa
Spain, France, and Egypt
China, Russia, and Iran
Japan, India, and eastern Europe
30
Based on the information in the map, which statement is a valid conclusion?
African cities were isolated from overseas trade
Indian Ocean trade existed before European Age of Explorers
These trade routes united Asia with North America
The Indian trade network ended in 750 AD
