Greece
Rome
Arbia
Africa
the Americas
100
Greece’s mountainous terrain and its series of small islands influenced the ancient Greeks to develop A) a political system based on independent city-states B) a culture that was uniform throughout its vast empire C) an economic system based on mining precious metals D) a society completely isolated from other civilizations
A) a political system based on independent city-states
100
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of A) the concept of zero B) the process of making silk C) a republican form of government D) the printing press
C) a republican form of government
100
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam? A) New Testament B) Torah C) Analects D) Qur’an (Koran)
D) Qur’an (Koran)
100
What was one reason that ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered? A) They were located on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers B) They had no contact with the rest of the world C) They followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers D) They developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
D) They developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
100
On which geographic feature was the Mayan civilization located? A) The Indian Ocean B) Yucatan Peninsula C) Nile River D) Lake Texcoco
B) Yucatan Peninsula
200
Which statement represents a characteristic of democracy? A) Religious leaders control government policy B) Citizens are the source of power in government C) The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people D) The laws of the government are made by influential military officers
B) Citizens are the source of power in government
200
Before the creation of the Twelve Tables, why did Roman plebeians want a written law code? A) to prevent patricians from abusing their positions B) to decrease the power fathers held over their families C) to eliminate slavery based on debt D) to decrease the power consuls had over society
A) to prevent patricians from abusing their positions
200
The Golden Age of Muslim culture is best known for which of the following? A) attempts to colonize North America B) frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews C) advances in mathematics, science, and medicine D) policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China
C) advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
200
Which achievement is most closely associated with Mansa Musa of Mali? A) an increase in the influence of Islam and Islamic culture B) the discovery of diamonds in the Congo C) the defeat and capture of Cairo D) an exclusive trade agreement with European merchants
A) an increase in the influence of Islam and Islamic culture
200
The collapse of the Mayans was due to which of the following? A) drought B) warfare C) migration D) all of the above
D) all of the above
300
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests? A) formation of the Christian church B) decrease importance of the Silk Road C) increased support of the Mayan leaders D) expansion of Hellenistic culture
D) expansion of Hellenistic culture
300
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire? A) The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors B) The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula C) The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of the Italian peninsula D) The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region
D) The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region
300
For Muslims, obeying Allah’s will means following which of the following? A) the Ten Commandments B) the Twelve Tables C) the Five Pillars D) the Golden Rule
C) the Five Pillars
300
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
300
Mathematicians from both the Mayan civilization and Gupta India developed which of the following? A) a formula for finding the circumference of the Earth B) a system of logarithms C) a concept of zero D) a relationship of the sides of a right triangle
C) a concept of zero
400
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on A) manufactured goods B) shipping and trade C) agricultural production D) lumber and minerals
B) shipping and trade
400
The decline of the Roman Empire was accelerated by which factor? A) war with trade rivals B) the spread of Christianity C) the rise of the Islamic empire D) invasions by barbaric tribes
D) invasions by barbaric tribes
400
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam? A) Nomads in West Africa B) Migrated from China C) Lived on the Arabian Peninsula D) Sea traders from Asia
C) Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
400
What is one way in which the Silk Roads and the West African trade routes are similar? A) The main items exchanged on both routes were ivory and tobacco B) Both routes used concrete to improve the surface of the roads C) Along both routes a single currency was used to make transactions easier D) Ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other along the routes
D) Ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other along the routes
400
Which development was a commonality between the ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, and Mayas? A) irrigation systems B) iron weapons C) wheeled vehicles D) block printing systems
A) irrigation systems
500
Ancient Greeks used myths about their gods primarily to A) strike fear in their enemies B) explain events in the natural world C) justify their type of government D) undermine the Persian religion
B) explain events in the natural world
500
Which of the following is one way in which the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code were similar? A) The both provided a standardized system of laws B) They both set up a system for achieving social equality C) They both allowed for people to pursue their own religion D) They both called for a right to a public education
A) The both provided a standardized system of laws
500
Which statement describes the greatest similarity between the teachings of Islam and the teachings of both Judaism and Christianity? A) All three make promises of Heaven on Earth. B) All three require the belief of one God C) All three call for religious exercises only on the Sabbath. D) All three claim that their ancestors are the Chosen People.
B) All three require the belief of one God
500
What was the primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated southward and eastward between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500? A) to flee warfare B) to find land for farming and grazing C) to seek religious freedom D) to establish a colonial empire
B) to find land for farming and grazing
500
Sporting events, pyramid construction, and the development of a 365-day calendar revolved around what aspect of Mayan life? A) human sacrifice B) warrior training C) a strict class system D) religion
D) religion
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