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