The Roman Empire
Islam/West African Civilizations
China/Japan
Middle Ages/ Renaissance/ Reformation/ Scientific Revolution
The Americas/ Ages of Exploration
100
What effect did Julius Caesar’s seizure of power have on the Roman political system? A) It secured the rights of the commoners against the nobles. B) It allowed for control of the state by the Senate. C) It marked the transition from a republic to an empire. D)It standardized the system by which emperors were chosen
C) It marked the transition from a republic to an empire.
100
In the 700s A.D., Arabian merchants played an important role in A) spreading new technology among Asia, Africa, and Europe. B) converting large numbers of Western Europeans to Islam. C) uniting most of Asia and Europe under a single religion. D) stopping the invasions of nomadic people from Central Asia.
A) spreading new technology among Asia, Africa, and Europe.
100
China’s influence on Medieval Japan is illustrated by Japan’s development of A) a writing system. B) the samurai tradition. C) haiku poetry. D) a civil service exam.
A) a writing system.
100
Which of these describes how paper was introduced into medieval Europe? A) The Chinese introduced it to the Arabs, who passed it on to Europeans. B) The Swedes bought it from Russians, who learned about it from Indians. C) The Turks learned to make it and sold the process to Europeans. D) The Arabs learned about paper making from the Japanese and taught Europeans.
A) The Chinese introduced it to the Arabs, who passed it on to Europeans.
100
What was the main cause of the major decrease in population in the Inca and Aztec? A) the migration of several culture groups to North America B) losses due to Spanish military actions against native peoples C) starvation resulting from declining agricultural production D)the introduction of disease by contact with Europeans
D)the introduction of disease by contact with Europeans
200
The wars with Carthage (264–146 B.C.) gave the Roman Empire control of A) North Africa. B) Asia Minor. C) Northern Europe. D) the Middle East.
A) North Africa.
200
How did the location of cities in the West African empires of Ghana and Mali influence their growth? A) Their location in river valleys allowed for extensive farming. B) Their coastal location made the cities major ports for maritime trade. C) Their location on major trade routes allowed them to prosper economically. D) Their mountainous location made the cities easily defensible.
C) Their location on major trade routes allowed them to prosper economically.
200
Endurance, cunning, physical strength, and courage were the ideal characteristics of A) Confucian officials. B) Buddhist priests. C) Japanese samurai. D) Hindu governors.
C) Japanese samurai.
200
During medieval times, which of these groups was legally tied to the land? A) serfs B) knights C) parish priests D)minor nobility
A) serfs
200
The stories from Marco Polo’s travels encouraged Europeans to A) journey to Asia in search of wealth. B) abandon the feudal land system. C) launch the Crusades against Muslims. D)isolate themselves from foreigners.
A) journey to Asia in search of wealth.
300
Which factor enabled Rome to expand and maintain order? a) aqueducts b) enslaved labor c) efficient network of roads d) Christianity
c) efficient network of roads
300
What can be inferred from the fact that Timbuktu became an important center of Islamic scholarship under Mali’s emperors? a) The importance of trade had declined. b) Mali rulers wanted to reinstate traditional African belief systems. c) A number of its people knew and could read Arabic. d) In the 1200s, there were no other centers of Islamic scholarship in the world.
c) A number of its people knew and could read Arabic.
300
Which shows the importance the Mongols placed on improving trade contacts with other civilizations? A) the conquest of Constantinople B) the establishment of caravan routes C) the construction of large merchant fleets D) the creation of a national currency
B) the establishment of caravan routes
300
Your brethren who live in the East are in urgent need of your help...For, as most of you have heard, the Turks and the Arabs have attacked them...They have killed and captured many, and have destroyed the churches and devastated the Empire... —Pope Urban II in 1095 The Pope is issuing a call for A) help in fighting Martin Luther and the Protestants. B) Crusaders to regain the Holy Land from Muslims. C) the Emperor to restore the glory of the Frankish Empire. D) armies to fight against the Mongol invaders.
B) Crusaders to regain the Holy Land from Muslims.
300
The “Triangle Trade” and “Columbian Exchange” are terms used to describe the movement of goods between Western Europe, West Africa, and A) Central Asia. B) the Americas. C) Australia. D) the Middle East.
B) the Americas.
400
A feature of the U.S. legal system borrowed from the Romans is a) an accused person’s need to prove his or her innocence. b) the right to a speedy trial. c) equality under the law for all citizens. d) no taxation without representation.
c) equality under the law for all citizens.
400
Jews and Christians enjoyed special privileges within the Muslim Empire because they a) outnumbered the Muslims. b) were considered “people of the book.” c) were more willing to convert than other groups. d) were more capable of filling government positions than many of the Muslims.
b) were considered “people of the book.”
400
Beginning with childhood, all of man’s study is centered on one aim alone: to emerge successfully from the three days’ examinations, and all he has in mind is what success can bring to him in terms of power, influence, and prestige. —Ye Shih, Chinese scholar The examinations described in the quotation above were necessary for a position as a Chinese A) soldier. B) priest. C) silk merchant. D) government official.
D) government official.
400
Which of these is not a characteristic of Renaissance painting? A) subject matter limited to Christian themes B) realistic portrait painting C) settings reflecting the world of the artists D) paintings showing depth and perspective
A) subject matter limited to Christian themes
400
• Prepared calendar that regulated agricultural activities • Gathered folk tales and recorded historical events • Served as members of the ruling class Which members of Aztec society were responsible for the tasks outlined above? A) merchants B) soldiers C) farmers D) priests
D) priests
500
What was one reason Germanic tribes were able to overrun the western Roman Empire in the 400s? a) Troops were too busy conquering new territories to guard borders. b) Roman citizens had become overeducated and would not fight. c) Germanic government was more organized than that of the empire. d.) The Roman military had far fewer soldiers than the tribes had.
a) Troops were too busy conquering new territories to guard borders.
500
“Know that the life of this world is but a sport and a pastime, a show and an empty vaunt [boast] among you, a quest for greater riches and more children. It is like the plants that flourish after rain: the husbandman [farmer] rejoices to see them grow; but then they wither and turn yellow, soon becoming worthless stubble.” —from the Qur’an Which statement best expresses the central idea of the quotation from the Qur’an? a) The activities and possessions of life do not last. b) People should try to have as much wealth as they possibly can. c) Nature is the source of all wisdom. d) Life should be enjoyed to the fullest.
a) The activities and possessions of life do not last.
500
The Chinese people turned to the teachings of Confucius because his ideas were thought to help A) unify the Chinese against foreign enemies. B) restore order in China. C) stop the Chinese people from converting to Islam. D) create democratic institutions.
B) restore order in China.
500
The findings of Galileo and Newton were significant because, from their time on, scientific thought was based upon A)traditional ways of thinking. B) the ideas of the classic philosophers. C) the authority of the Church. D) observation and experimentation.
D) observation and experimentation.
500
Which characteristic did Aztec and Incan societies share? A) laws that made slavery illegal B) families dominated by women C) government by direct democracy D) complex religious ceremonies
D) complex religious ceremonies
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