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100
Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China is widely known for stopping the invading Barbarians of the North by building which historical monument? A. The Pottala Palace B. The Great Wall C. The Terracota Army D. The Forbidden City
B. The Great Wall
100
Prehistoric humans were nomads. Nomads are people who have no permanent home. Men hunted animals and women gathered wild plants. When there were no more animals to hunt or plants to gather, the nomads moved to a new place. In what way would a person adjust to the Nomadic lifestyle according the text above? A. People lived in large groups for protection. B. Nomads would store food which allowed them to live in larger groups. C. Limited resources caused people to live in smaller groups. D. Group numbers changed with the weather.
C. Limited resources caused people to live in smaller groups.
100
What was the greatest benefit when people began farming? A. They had more time to relax B. They had better‐tasting food C. They had a large and stable supply of food D. They had enough water for crops
C. They had a large and stable supply of food
100
Based on the Divine Right theory, who did the Chinese believe gave kings the right to rule? A. People B. God C. Pope D. Emperor
B. God
100
Which aspect of Greece society focused on polytheism? A. The practice of mythology B. The democracy centered government C. The implementation of art and architecture D. The domestication of animals
A. The practice of mythology
200
What was Alexander the Great's biggest legacy over the lands he conquered? A. the spread of Hellensitic or Greek culture B. spreading the religion of Islam C. unified the kingdoms of Asia and Egypt D. forced conquered people to abandon their own customs for those of Egypt
A. the spread of Hellensitic or Greek culture
200
Which statement supports the cultural impact of the Silk Road? A. Spread ideas, food, and innovations between Asia and Europe. B. Encouraged isolation between the ancient civilizations. C. Sparked further wars within the Chinese kingdoms. D. Furthered the separation of social classes in China.
A. Spread ideas, food, and innovations between Asia and Europe.
200
What was a result of the increased trade during the Ming Dynasty? A. improved ships and navigation techniques B. an exchange of technological and cultural ideas C. increased warfare between China and Islamic Empires D. an increased interest in Europe by Chinese explorers
A. improved ships and navigation techniques
200
How did China's rulers and dynasties acquire their right to rule? A. Eightfold Path B. Mandate of Heaven C. The People D. Edict of Law
B. Mandate of Heaven
200
The caste system developed in what region of the world? A. India B. South America C. Australia D. African sub‐continent
A. India
300
The Neolithic era began with what discovery? A. Metal tools B. Stone tools C. Hunting D. Farming
D. Farming
300
The spread of Islam from its origins in Arabia outward across North Africa and the Middle East would be classified as what kind of diffusion? A. migratory B. environmental C. cultural D. relocation
C. cultural
300
Which factor contributed most to the development of towns and cities in ancient Egypt? A. the threat of foreign enemies that made it necessary to improve defenses B. the surplus food supply that allowed some people to work non‐farming jobs C. the need for people to live close to the few fresh‐water supplies that existed D. the rich supply of precious gems
C. the need for people to live close to the few fresh‐water supplies that existed
300
Under the law of feudalism, which group was legally tied to the land? A. priests B. knights C. nobility D. serfs
D. serfs
300
Judaism, Christianity and Islam are what type of religious systems? A. Monotheism B. Polytheism C. Atheism D. Multitheism
A. Monotheism
400
Which is a characteristic of the Renaissance? A. Shift in emphasis from religious to worldly matters B. Glorification of medieval cultural achievements C. Promotion of racial equality D. Destruction of Moorish (Islamic) civilization
A. Shift in emphasis from religious to worldly matters
400
How did Hinduism develop as a religion? A. Indian leaders were considered to be gods, and they established Hinduism. B. Aryan invaders brought their religion to India, and it combined with other local religions to form Hinduism. C. A prophet lived among the people and taught them the basic beliefs of Hinduism. D. The first people to settle in India had a creation story that developed into Hinduism.
B. Aryan invaders brought their religion to India, and it combined with other local religions to form Hinduism.
400
Which two activities were most important to the strength of the ancient Egyptian economy? A. farming and trade B. mining and tool‐making C. shipbuilding and fishing D. conquest and construction
A. farming and trade
400
Why were the barons determined to have King John sign the Magna Carta? A. to protect their feudal rights B. to demand a return to the grand jury system C. to set up parliament D. to advance democracy
A. to protect their feudal rights
400
How did the tradition of mummifying the dead benefit ancient Egyptian doctors? A. a wide knowledge of medicinal plants and herbs B. the ability to fix broken bones and cure unhealthy teeth C. thorough understanding of the anatomy of the human body D. the chance to use trial and error to test out new methods of curing the sick
C. thorough understanding of the anatomy of the human body
500
What was the most significant impact of the invention of the printing press? A. Renaissance ideas spread quickly throughout Europe. B. The Catholic Church began condemning heretical authors. C. Scientific instruments quickly became more and more accurate. D. Attending plays became more common among ordinary people
A. Renaissance ideas spread quickly throughout Europe.
500
Which factor contributed most to Japan's cultural development? A. its isolation from the rest of the world B. the diversity of its ethnic groups C. its importance to the global economy D. the abundance of its natural resources
A. its isolation from the rest of the world
500
High crop yields in ancient Mesopotamia contributed most directly to the development of what? A. metal tools B. irrigation systems C. a division of labor D. a network of roads
C. a division of labor
500
How was the Roman Empire different from the Roman Republic? A. All elected positions were abolished under the Empire. B. In the Empire, only patricians had the right to occupy public offices. C. The Empire was run by a single dictator for life instead of by two elected consuls. D. The Empire focused on protection of its borders rather than on expansion.
C. The Empire was run by a single dictator for life instead of by two elected consuls.
500
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era? A. the absence of cultural ideals B. the rapid pace of industrialization C. the importance of foreign trade D. the lack of a central power of government
D. the lack of a central power of government
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