A subsistence farmer is best defined as a person who

grows food mainly to feed his own family

What factor characterized the transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?

development of farming practices

A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the

concept of government by laws and democratic principles

Studies of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic show that they are similar because both

contributed to democratic values in western societies

N.American population of Mexico was 25 million in 1492; the population in 1608 was 1.7 million

diseases introduced by the Spanish

A study of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations

rivaled accomplishments of early middle eastern cultures

A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the

preservation of Greek and Roman learning and writings

Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that

Islam had a major influence on Mali Empire

Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?

European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere

Which statement best describes a result of the scarcity of native Indian labor in Latin America

large numbers of African slaves were imported

During the renaissance, which development contributed most to the protestant reformation?

questioning of traditional authority

Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

humanism brought a decrease in power of the Rom. Cath. Chrch

The Mongols played a significant role in Russia history by

Isolating Russia from Western Europe (early Renaissance)

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs sought to

centralize political power within their nations

Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by

exploring parts of Asia and Africa

A major effect of geography on Japan is that the

lack of resources forces them to obtain them from elsewhere

Which of the following was a result of the Age of Exploration?

European culture spread to the Western Hemisphere

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1
A subsistence farmer is best defined as a person who
grows a variety of crops for export
uses large machinery to help with harvesting crops
produces a single cash crop
grows food mainly to feed his own family
2
What factor characterized the transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?
creation of the first set of laws
collapse of government
invention of boats
development of farming practices
3
which country is responsible for the extensive colonial use of the encomienda system?
Netherlands
Spain
France
England
4
Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?
Sumerian
Greek
Phoenician
Egyptian
5
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
idea that political power only be controlled by the military
agricultural commune
concept of government by laws and democratic principles
rejection of the concept of slavery
6
Studies of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic show that they are similar because both
developed absolute forms of government
promoted isolationism
contributed to democratic values in western societies
focused on denying individual rights
7
N.American population of Mexico was 25 million in 1492; the population in 1608 was 1.7 million
emigration of Native Americans to Europe
because crop failures
diseases introduced by the Spanish
wars btwn. various Native groups
8
A study of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations
rivaled accomplishments of early middle eastern cultures
welcomed the new technology
produced few cultural achievements
lived at peace with their neighbors
9
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used a hieroglyphic writing system
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat for their temples
established trade routes to china
10
As the black death spread, which region experienced the greatest loss of life?
rural farms
mountainous villages
urban areas
remote villages
11
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to . . .
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
eat ice cream
follow the rules of Dharma
fast from sunrise to sunset
12
A major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was the
foundation of Islam for western religions
creation of the first money-based economy
preservation of Greek and Roman learning and writings
influence of European governments
13
Mansa Musa's journey to Mecca in the 1300's is evidence that
European culture was superior to other cultures
most African leaders were educated in the middle east
the crusades had a great infludence of western Africa
Islam had a major influence on Mali Empire
14
Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere
Islamic culture spreads across Africa & Asia
military dictatorships were established throughout Europe
15
Which statement best describes a result of the scarcity of native Indian labor in Latin America
Native American Indians went south to work
many people from Spain & Portugal immigrated to the region
unskilled laborers were imported from Asia
large numbers of African slaves were imported
16
In the Dynastic rule, Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior. This illustrates the idea of
imperialism
ethnocentrism
social mobility
cultural diffusion
17
During the renaissance, which development contributed most to the protestant reformation?
questioning of traditional authority
attention to realism & detail
interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
advances in math and science
18
The belief that the power to rule comes from God
constitutional monarchy
enlightened despotism
theory of divine right
social darwinism
19
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
nationalistic movements among minorities
art began to reflect increased emphasis on religious ideas
humanism brought a decrease in power of the Rom. Cath. Chrch
20
The Mongols played a significant role in Russia history by
ending the reign of Catherine The Great
Isolating Russia from Western Europe (early Renaissance)
supporting the rule of Ivan The Terrible
supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution
21
During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs sought to
develop stronger relations with Islamic rulers
encourage the growth of collective farms
centralize political power within their nations
increase individual rights for their citizens
22
Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by
defeating the Manchu invaders
exploring parts of Asia and Africa
constructing the Great Wall along northern frontiers
establishing colonies in Korea and Japan
23
A major effect of geography on Japan is that the
mountains have prevented invasions by foreign nations
export of oil has helped Japan maintain a balance of trade
lack of resources forces them to obtain them from elsewhere
fertile plains have enabled Japan to keep food prices low
24
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in
monotheism
the central authority of the Pope
reincarnation & the four noble truths
a prohibition of the consumption of port
25
Which of the following was a result of the Age of Exploration?
Native American cultures thrived
European culture spread to the Western Hemisphere
Europe entered into a period of isolationism
Islamic faith spread throughout the Americas

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