Neolithic Revolution
Ancient Civilizations
Belief Systems
Middle Ages
Mongols/ Marco Polo
100
1. The Neolithic Revolution refers to a time when early humans:
a.Mastered fire b. Began to organize governments c.Developed agriculture d. Migrated from Africa
100
Which factor led to the prosperity and success of the world’s earliest civilizations?
a. Formation of democratic governments b. Development of monotheism c. Acceptance of gender equality d. Location in river valleys
100
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
a. New Testament b. Torah c. Analects d. Qur’an (Koran)
100
The term feudalism is best defined as a
A. holy war between Christians and Muslims B. process in which goods are traded for other goods C. division of political power between three separate branches D. system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty
100
The Mongols were able to conquer other peoples and established several long-lasting dynasties because:
A. of the use of secret police and repressive rule B. of the effects of the Crusades C. of vast armies and heavy cannons D. of hired mercenaries and religious beliefs
200
2. People without homes who move from place to place are:
a.Farmers b. Peasants c.Laborers d. Nomads
200
One similarity between the Gupta Dynasty in India and the Tang Dynasty in China is that each dynasty
a.) made advances in the arts, sciences, and mathematics b.) promoted equality for women c.) gained overseas colonies d.) developed a representative government
200
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
a. Jainism c. Judaism b. Daoism d. Shinto
200
What economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
a. Free Market b. Socialism c. Manorialism d. Command
200
Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?
A.) employing superior military skills B.) avoiding contacts with the west C.) paying monetary tribute to local rulers D.) converting conquered peoples to Confucianism
300
. One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had
a. borders and elevations that were easy to defend b. rich deposits of coal and iron ores c. the means for irrigation and transportation d. locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall
300
Hammurabi’s code of laws promoted the idea that
a. worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire b. an informed citizenry will help maintain peace and prosperity c. equality of the people is the most important goal of government d. harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society
300
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
a. Rivalry between the colonial empires b. Suppression of internationalism c. Decline of the Roman Catholic Church d. Collapse of a strong central government
300
What was one long-term impact of Marco Polo’s visit to China?
(a) The Chinese began construction of the Great Wall. (b) The principle of divine right was introduced to China. (c) Christianity rapidly spread throughout the Yuan Empire. (d) Europeans increased trade with China
400
4. Agriculture emerged:
a. After a warming trend resulted in new plants and animals b. As glaciers moved towards the equator bringing water c. When religious leaders forced people to become farmers d. In the Paleolithic Era
400
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it
(a) preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing (b) served as a model for European legal systems (c) became the first democratic constitution (d) united Muslim and Roman thought
400
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
a. established a basic structure for military rule b. provided a basis for social order c. contained the framework for a communist government d. stressed the importance of the individual
400
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
a. Land was exchanged for military service and obligations b. Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants c. Power rested in the hands of a strong central government d. Unified national court systems were developed
400
The travels of Marco Polo resulted in
(a) an increased interest in different cultures (b) the development of slavery (c) a reduction in trade (d) the discovery of East Asia
500
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history?
(1) Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time. (2) Spoken language was used to improve communication. (3) Domestication of animals and cultivation of crops led to settled communities. (4) Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
500
The caste system in India was characterized by
a. toleration for various religious beliefs b. equality between men and women c. a lack of social mobility d. the right of people to choose their occupations
500
Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
a. Hinduism and Confucianism b. Islam and Judaism c. Shintoism and animism d. Christianity and Buddhism
500
The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with
a. Human scientific achievements b. Religious themes c. Materialism d. Classical Green and Roman subjects
500
•1340s—Mongols, merchants, and other travelers carried disease along trade routes west of China. •1346—The plague reached the Black Sea ports of Caffa and Tana. •1347—Italian merchants fled plague-infected Black Sea ports. •1348—The plague became an epidemic in most of western Europe. Which conclusion can be made based on these statements?
(a) The plague primarily affected China. (b) The interaction of people spread the plague. (c) Port cities were relatively untouched by the plague. (d) The plague started in western Europe
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