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ACE 2 Early civ- great Empires Review - Ms. Bach
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A study review for the global I units 1-8.
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Aqueducts, fair treatment under the law, and Latin language
Roman Empire
Greece
Mesopotamia
Gupta Empire
2
Both the ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese view foreigners as barbarians. This is known as
Ethnocentrism
Cultural diffusion
Materialism
Imperialism
3
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Used the ziggurat form for their temples
Developed along rivers
Establish trade routes to China
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
4
Similarity in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Call God by the same name
polytheistic
based on the teachings of Abraham
believe in reincarnation
5
In European Feudal society, an individual's social status was determined by
marriage
birth
education and training
individual abilities
6
What aspects did the early civilizations that developed along river valleys have in common?
male sufferage
monotheism
used iron and steel for building
trade, communication, fertile soil, water
7
Where did the Eastern Orthodox religion originate?
Byzantine Empire
China
Israel
India
8
One way in which The Vedas the Bible and the Quran are similar is that these religious books
Encourage Strife
Provide guidelines that govern behavior
Support political rebellion
Deny the existence of a Supreme Being
9
A multi-stepped pyramid that formed part of a Sumerian temple is known as a
Temple
Ziggurat
Zebra
Palace
10
Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography?
Religious
Social class system
Form of government
Population distribution
11
The Gupta Empire was best known for
inventiing the printing press
aqueducts
mathematics and medicine
gunpowder
12
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
Established trade routes to China
Used a hieroglyphic writing system
developed along river valleys and were polytheistic
used the ziggurat form for their temples
13
Worship of the dead based on a belief that the deceased, have the ability to influence fortune
Influenza
Daoism
Ancestor Worship
Christianity
14
Where did Hinduism originate?
China
Byzantine Empire
India
Mesopotamia
15
Russia adopted the Orthodox Religion due to the influence of
France
Iran
The Byzantine Empire
China
16
Taoism stresses
Developing Harmony between humans and nature
Adhering to the five Confucian relationships
Following the Eightfold Path
Believing in one God
17
A sultan is a
general in the army
Ruler in an Islamic nation/empire
leader of the Jewish religion
dancer
18
In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
Limit religious value
oppose government in power
Reflect the values of that Society
remember leaders
19
This is an offshoot of Hinduism but does not believe in the caste system
Hinduism
Capitalism
Buddhism
Imperialism
20
Where did Judaism originate?
The Roman Empire
China
India
Mesopotamia
21
the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples
Ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
Architectural accomplishments reflecting religious beliefs
The influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered Nations
cultural diffusion on complimentary architecture
22
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with the religion of
Buddhism
Shinto
Judaism
Islam
23
Which answer below shows the proper chronological order of the three religions listed
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
24
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
The Torah and the diaspora
The Quran and the code of Bushido
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
25
Where did Christianity originate?
Mesopotamia
Byzantine Empire
Roman Empire
China
26
the key to the successful organization of Society according to Confucius, is that
eliminating evil
know your place and do what is expected
democratic elections
Ancestor worship discontinued
27
Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades
European belief in religion freedom
Europeans had lasting control in Middle East
trade expanded
Islamic Influences dominated Europe
28
The Indus Valley Civilization was different from the other civilizations because they
not technologically advanced
Had little class distinction
Were the most violent
were in the Americas
29
The Neolithic Revolution
Factory systems
from farming to nomadic
from nomadic to farming
herding was discontinued
30
In Japan between 1603-1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the
virtual isolation
military conquest of China
cultural links with Europe
extensive trade with the Americas
31
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
Follow a code of moral conduct
Reject government Authority
Put their own interest first
Believe in reincarnation
32
Religous symbols are often
only in christianity
unimportant to most
reflective of the poitical leader
only used to promote the religion
33
The first written law of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Mandate of Heaven
Mohenjo - Daro
Narmer Palette
Code of Hammurabi
34
Which of the following functions as the economic system in Western Europe during the Middle Age
currancy
Mercantilism
Manoralism
Canon law
35
Indus Valley government promoted
Monotheism
Slavery
War
The importance of water collection
36
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China
Mandate of Heaven
Polythesism
The Dynastic Cycle
Rise and Fall Cycle
37
Which is an accurate statement about Japan's natural resources
Japan has extensively used the Seas for fishing
reserves of petroleum are located in northern part of Japan
Large coal and iron deposits are located in the mountains
Japan has a fertile crescent plain suitable for growin grain
38
A river that runs through northern China
tao river
"River of Sorrow"
China River
tigris
39
Which religion does not believe in heaven or hell
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
40
Ming and Ottoman Empires both
decreased their population
originally traded with Europe
limited their number of provinces
became isolated
41
One major contributor to the wealth and success of the Ottoman Empire
Mongolian power
Monks writing books
the Christian religion
extensive trade
42
The similarity between the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires is
Economic activity declined
Art contained religious themes
They used gunpowder, firearms and cannons
The church was no longer influential
43
bone used by Shang priests to tell the future
Oracle Bone
Ziggurat
Narmer Palette
Rosetta Stone
44
The governing system used by people of Athens was best known as
Republic
Dynasty
Empire
Democracy
45
filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar in that both promote
advanced technology
respect for the physical environment
legalism
duty and responsibility
46
Empire that introduced the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia
Rome
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
Greece
47
In Chinese culture ___ philosophy had a big impact on social order and political organization
Communism
Confucianism
taoism
Shintoism
48
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
Sumeriform
Confucianism
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
49
The European feudal system
had opportunities for social Mobility
promoted political and economic equality
was supported by the labor of peasants
Controlled by a powerful middle class
50
One effect of mountain ranges, rainforests and river systems have had on Latin America is/was
limit transportation + communication systems
large amounts of farmable land
a single form of gov't
encourage cultural diffusion
51
The Middle Ages in Western Europe were characterized by
Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
The manor system and the importance of land ownership
Absolute monarchies and strong central governments
Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
52
The Five Pillars are the foundation for
Judaism
Buddhism
Shinto
Islam
53
Animism is the belief in
living things have souls and are connected
belief in the same God
a cycle of Life, Death, and rebirth
Salvation through Good Deeds
54
Asoka achieved
Spreading Judaism
no religious tolorance
hospitals, rest stops , and the spread of Buddhism
little scientific accomplishments
55
Mansa Musa was
An African Muslim King
The richest man in the world
All of the above
The leader of the Mali empire
56
Geographic diversity in the Middle East led to
similar political systems
uniform living
unequal standards of living
common economic systems
57
In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was
adoption of Islamic religion
strengthened feudal system
Increased European isolation
increased demand for goods from the East
58
Africa had great architecture and education prior to European Colonialism
False
True
59
What document is an example of a primary source
a textbook
a diary
an encyclopedia
a novel
60
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
free market
manorialism
socialism
command
61
The height of the Islamic Golden age
spread hinduism
expansion through peaceful means, religious tolorance and trade
only expanded through war
stayed isolated
62
Empress Wu from china was
all of the above
The only female leader China ever had
Buddhist
a Great ruler during a golden age
63
The ancient Athenians are credited with
Establishing governments that have Democratic elements
Inventing the printing press
Inventing and using the wheel
Eliminating slavery
64
In chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority
China Worship
Anthropology
Polythesism
Mandate of Heaven
65
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
Frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews
Attempts to colonize North America
Policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
66
Muhammad promoted
fair treatment of women
Hinduism
Christianity
unfair treatment of women
67
One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
Accepts the supreme authority of Pope
Was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
Rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
Is a branch of Christianity
68
A marshy region formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river is commonly known as
Delta
Silted Area
River Area
Dynastic Cycle
69
The Ming Dynasty eventually distrusted foreigners which led to
democracy
poverty
expansionism
isolationism
70
Which classical Society is typically associated with Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
Greece
Sparta
Han China
Rome
71
Which of the following terms are best associated with the Egyptian civilization
Hieroglyphics, the dynastic cycle, ziggurats
Tigris River, summer, cuneiform
Mohan Dario, roadways, Indus River
Nile River, Hieroglyphics polytheism
72
The early civilizations of the Nile, Meso, and Yellow River valley, were most similar because they
were modern industrialized societies
monotheistic
depended on each other for trade
depended on fertile land
73
Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by being a
barrier against Chinese aggression
bridge for ideas from China
role model for industrialization
protectorate
74
Where did taoism originate?
China
Israel
India
Mesopotamia
75
Early civilizations worshiped many gods and were
monotheistic
polytheistic
76
The success of the Mali and Ghana Empires in Africa were based on
The protection of political rights
A representative government
Few economic opportunities
An emphasis on the gold and salt trade
77
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as
A weak force
Avoided involvement in Social and educational matters
A stabilizing influence
Favored separation from secular governments
78
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
monotheism
power was based on class relationships
equality among social classes
direct democracy
79
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
Worshipping Allah as the one true God
Following the Ten Commandments
Learning to give up selfish desire
Being baptized and confirmed
80
One similarity between the five pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
Support a belief in reincarnation
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral Behavior
Promote learning as a means to Salvation
81
Which characteristic was common to any Golden Age?
democracy
All rulers were female
poverty and devistation
Prosperity, stability, technological advancements
82
The Pax Romana was a period of 200 years in which Roman society...
relatively peaceful
suffered a decrease in population
declined
constantly losing Wars
83
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
Were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons
We're believed to be poisonous
We're too expensive to import from China
Had not yet been introduced
84
A group that is religouly tolerant, focuses on education, math, and science
Muslims
Shintos
Serfs
Buddhists
85
The MAIN reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia river valley was that
rich soil for farming
flowed into the Mediterranean sea
it protected the people from land invasion
rivers provided a trade route to Europe
86
Prior to colonization by Europeans Mali, Axum, Kush and Songhai in Africa had
strong economic and social lives
All of the above
advanced architecture and more
a long history of trade
87
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
It's historic Reliance on foreign Nations
A strong belief in Christianity
A long history of democratic government
It's geographic isolation
88
The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Economics
Law
Poetry
Drama
89
The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to
chivalry for European knights
natural rights of the enlightenment
reincarnation
teachings of Judaism
90
The Western Empire fell; the eastern part became known as the
Gupta Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
Frankish Kingdom
91
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia called?
Yellow and Brown
Yellow and Ming
Tigris and Euphrates
Tiger and Euploid
92
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
Farming societies developed before hunting societies
All the continents were settled at about the same time
The earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley
The wheel was used by all ancient societies
93
Which of the following terms best describes Athens and Sparta
Oligarchy
Theocracy
City state
Republic
94
The height of the Mongol Empire is marked with?
Emphasis on individualism
Religious tolerance and expansion
total annihialtion of all
Religious uniformity