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1
Which factor explain scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims in their Golden Age?
cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
innovations introduced in Renaissance
legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
expansion of trans-Atlantic trade
2
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
favorable geography
universal education
political harmony
religious differences
3
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
city of Constantinople fell
Renaissance began
Roman Empire collapsed
Mongols invaded
4
The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
desertification
self-sufficiency
5
Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact rather than an opinion
China's best emperors came from the Tang dynasty
The emperors granted jobs to scholars who passed exams
advances were greater
the culture of the Tang dynasty was superior to Han dynasty
6
Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
sociologist
psychologist
economist
archaeologist
7
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
nirvana
prayer
filial piety
reincarnation
8
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable
People became more nomadic
New sources of energy became available
Populations declined
9
While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
10
Which concept illustrated in Africa's traditional musical instruments made of gourds and shells
effect of artistic expression on religion
development of traditional government
impact of geography on cultural development
role of education in the ancient world
11
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
12
on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
North America
Europe
Asia
13
China under theHan dynasty and Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
created classless societies
14
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
created democraticy in which people elected their officials
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
promoted unity and communication by building roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
15
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
16
In Japan, the martial arts, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging reflects the influences of
imperialism and militarism
mercantilism and animism
Buddhism and Shintoism
capitalism and shintoism
17
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered turning point in world history?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Farming and domestication of animals led to settledment.
18
Mansa Musa' journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
European culture was the superior to cultures of W. Africa
19
Tang Dynasty in China, the Gupta Empire in India during their golden ages were known as eras of
intense nationalism
artistic and intellectual achievement
major industrial development
economic poverty and political upheaval
20
One similarity in the rule of Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Catherine the Great is that each
encouraged the spread of independence movements
engaged in territorial expansion
introduced the use of gunpowder in warfare
required the use of Latin throughout the empire
21
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
recorded history
oral traditions
22
Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?
geographic location
education
individual achievement
Birth
23
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
location of important places
benefits of modern civilizations
causes and effects of wars
chronological relationship between events
24
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
levation
type of climate
topography
capital cities
25
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
mountainous topography resulted in isolation of city-states
26
One reason many historians study geography is to
help predict changes in government
show connections between people and places
tell when events took place
explore the value systems of early people
27
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
reached their height of power at the same time
declined because of corruption in government
developed parliamentary governments
28
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history3
29
Who introduced the Cyrillic alphabet, Orthodox Christianity, and domed architecture to Russia?
Mongols
Byzantines
Muslims
Vikings
30
The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural diffusion
self sufficiency
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
31
Which statement about the Golden Age of Islam is a fact rather than an opinion?
Islamic society preserved Greek and Roman culture
Islamic art was more abstract than Greek art
Muslim artists had more talent than European artists
Muslims were the best early mathematicians
32
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
economist
anthropologis
sociologist
archaeologist
33
ideals developed in the Athens of Pericles and in Republican Rome influenced the development of
a theocracy in Iran
a parliament in Britain
military juntas in Latin America
a communist government in China
34
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
35
One way writers of the Renaissance were influenced by writers of Greece was Renaissance writers
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
produced few new scientific ideas
produced few new scientific ideas
36
-Seafood is part of Filipino diet. Russians live west of Ural .
What completes the outline?
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
37
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
entered a period of chaos and disorder
came under the control of the Muslims
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
returned to a republic form of government
38
One reason the cultures of North Africa is different from the rest of Africa was
Congo River Basin
Sahara Desert
Arabian Sea
Great Rift Valley
39
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of rivers has limited food production
40
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
provided a basis for social order
established a basic structure for military rule
stressed the importance of the individual
contained the framework for a communist government
41
Which activity occurred during the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
major discoveries in mathematics and science
destruction of books containing Greek and Roman ideas
opposition to freedom of thought by rulers
beginning of pilgrimages to Mecca
42
One way in which the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
restrictsocial mobility
represent codes of behavior
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
43
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Hellenic culture
adoption of a feudal system3
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
44
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
guild members
subsistence farmers
hunters and gatherers .
village dwellers3
45
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
climate and geography favored agriculture
46
Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed
economies that did not rely on trade
social systems that emphasized the nuclear family
one system of government for the entire region
art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures
47
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
expansion of equal rights
construction of the pyramids
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
48
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
extensive trade with the Persians
absolute monarchies
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
49
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
The climate created obstacles to success
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
Deserts made invasion possible
50
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
established totalitarian governments
provided structure for society
51
Which document is an example of a primary source?
the diary of a WW I soldier
novel on the Age of Exploration
a textbook on Russian history
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
52
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation?
fasting and prayer
reincarnation
monotheism
rigid class structure
53
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
British
Maurya
Persian
Gupta
54
-Spread of Islam-Gold and salt trade-Timbuktu-Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. These deal with
Kush
Benin
Mali
Egyptian
55
Which phrase best describes Mali under the rule of Mansa Musa?
a golden age
a decade of colonial unrest
a poverty-stricken era3
a period of political chaos
56
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
flourishes best in traditional societies
is determined by genetics
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
provides plans for exploration of new territory
57
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
monotheism
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
4. an effective legal system
58
One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
belief in one God
deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in the reincarnation of souls
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
59
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
command economies
stable governments
distinct social classes
60
Which empire is most closely associated with
split in Christianity?
Byzantine
Mughal
British
Persian
61
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
a single cash crop
enough food to feed an entire village
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
food to sell in village markets
62
1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
cartography
political science
anthropology
economy
63
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
social equality
monotheism
dynastic rule
64
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Korea and Japan
China and the Roman Empire
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Egypt and Greeck
65
The use of terrace farming by the Inca and Japanese cultures is an example of
economic improvement through trade
social change through assimilation
adaptation to the surrounding geography
destruction of the environment
66
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo were similar in that both
ruled over vast empires that included diverse peoples
converted thousands of people to Christianity
fought to free their people from Mongol rule
produced written records of their extensive travels
67
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
control of the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
sale of slaves to Europeans
68
-Kushites adapted Egyptian art-Arabs used Indian concept of zero.
These actions are examples of
ethnocentrism
filial piety
scientific research
cultural diffusion
69
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
Byzantine
Ottoman
Mughal
Roman
70
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Hinduism
animism
Judaism
Islam
71
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations?
river valleys
smooth coastlines
dense forests
mountain passes
72
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) prompted Spain and Portugal to
extend religious tolerance to the Muslim peoples
seek new trade routes to East Asia
reform their political systems
expand the Catholic Inquisition into the Middle East
73
The Pillars of Emperor Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi are most similar to the
map projections of Mercator
Great Sphinx of the Egyptians
Twelve Tables of the Romans
ziggurats of Sumeria
74
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
manor became the center of economic activity3
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived
major language of the people became Latin
75
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
market economy
mixed economy
command economy
traditional economy
76
The golden ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to
cultural isolation
command economies
stable governments
distinct social classes
77
Bantu-speaking people migrated southward and eastward was to
establish a colonial empire
flee warfare
seek religious freedom
find land for farming and grazing
78
. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior
salvation could be attained by meditation and good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society2
individual goals should be placed ahead of the group
79
One reason for the growth and success of 9th C cities LIKE Baghdad and Ch'ang-an (Xian) was
were part of the Roman Empire
were located on major trade routes
Tolerated religious diversity
traded only with people from their immediate region
80
Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
Neolithic Revolution ->Roman Empire ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Roman Empire ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Renaissance
Renaissance ->Neolithic Revolution ->Crusades ->Roman Empire
Crusades >Renaissance >Neolithic Revolution>Roman Empire
81
citizens in Athens had right to attend Assembly and cast votes. This situation is an example of
parliamentary democracy
absolutism
totalitarianism3
direct democracy
82
One way the Five Relationships,the Ten Commandments,the Eightfold Path are similar is that they
1. promote polytheism
establish gender equality
provide codes of behavior
describe secularism
83
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
irregular coastline
navigable rivers
tropical rain forests
84
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally2
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
85
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.