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Early Civilizations
Belief Systems
Byzantine Empire and Russia
Islamic Civilization
Medieval Europe
100
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by a) change from nomadic herding to settled farming b) growth of iron tool-making technology c) migration of early peoples to the Americas d) decline of large empires
a) change from nomadic herding to settled farming
100
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to a) believe in reincarnation b) strive for nirvana c) follow a code of behavior d) practice polytheism
c) follow a code of behavior
100
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history? 1) preservation of Greek and Roman culture 2) construction of the pyramids 3) expansion of equal rights 4) invention of writing
1) preservation of Greek and Roman culture
100
The Golden Age of Muslim culture was best known for its 1) attempts to colonize North America 2) frequent conflicts between Christians and Jews 3) advances in mathematics, science, and medicine 4) policies to reduce trade between the Middle East and China.
3) advances in mathematics, science, and medicine
100
Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages? a) free market 2) socialism 3) manorialism 4) command
3) manorialism
200
Why did ancient civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, Tigris, and Euphrates? a) The river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland. b) The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories. c) The rivers provided power for industries. d) The river valleys provided areas for recreation.
a) The river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland.
200
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists? (1) Everyone should have the same social status. (2) People should pray five times a day. (3) The soul can be reincarnated. (4) Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
(3) The soul can be reincarnated.
200
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because 1) the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world 2) it was a religious center for Muslims 3) its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia 4) it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
3) its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
200
Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their golden age? 1) expansion of transatlantic trade 2) innovations introduced by the Europeans during the Renaissance 3) cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments 4) legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire
3) cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments
200
The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with 1) human scientific achievements 2) religious themes 3) materialism 4) classical Greek and Roman subjects
2) religious themes
300
Which quotation from the teachings of Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule from Judeo-Christian teaching? (1) “If a ruler is upright, all will go well without orders.” (2) “By nature, men are pretty much alike. It is learning and practice that set them apart.” (3) “While a father or mother is alive, a son should not travel far.” (4) “Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.”
(4) “Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.”
300
An important contribution of the Byzantine Empire to Russia is the establishment in Russia of 1) Orthodox Christianity 2) representative democracy 3) a free-market economy 4) a jury system
1) Orthodox Christianity
300
Many achievements of Islamic Civilization reached European society by way of the 1)Crusades and eastern Mediterranean trading networks 2) Merchant guilds and the Industrial revolution 3) Middle Passage and the Columbian Exchange 4) Conquests of the Germanic tribes and trade along the Silk Road
1)Crusades and eastern Mediterranean trading networks
300
"The pope is the only person whose feet are kissed by all princes. His title is unique in the world. He may depose emperors" (Pope Gregory) "An emperor is subject to no one but to God and justice (Frederick Barbarossa) The ideas expresses show that during the Middle Ages in Europe, 1) popes gave little attention to political matters 2) monarchs dominated the Church's leaders 3) popes and monarchs sometimes challenged the other's authority 4) monarchs and popes strengthened the role of the church
3) popes and monarchs sometimes challenged the other's authority
400
The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River, the Zagros Mountains, and the Syrian Desert?
Mesopotamia
400
“Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgment. Thee do we worship, And Thine aid we seek.” This translated quotation from the Qur’an [Koran] refers to (1) Buddha (3) Allah (2) Shiva (4) Muhammad
3) Allah
400
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it 1) preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing 2) served as a model for European legal systems 3) became the first democratic constitution 4) united Muslim and Roman thought
2) served as a model for European legal systems
400
- Creation of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad - Development of algebra - Use of calligraphy as an art form Which Golden Age is most closely associated with these achievements?
Islamic
400
As the Middle Ages ended, the rise of a middle class in Western Europe can be attributed partly to the 1) economic policies of the Roman empire 2) increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades 3) strength of Christianity in medieval Europe 4) self-sufficiency of the manor system
2) increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades
500
The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because 1) city dwellers learned to control fire 2) societies became more nomadic 3) nuclear families evolved into extended families 4) permanent settlements developed in river valleys
4) permanent settlements developed in river valleys
500
"If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand. If a nobleman has destroyed the eye of a member of the aristocracy, they shall destroy his eye..." The idea in this quote is found in the a) Ten Commandments b) Twelve Tables c) Justinian Code d) Code of Hammurabi
d) Code of Hammurabi
500
During the 1400s, the cities of Venice, Constantinople, and Canton achieved prominence because their 1) locations were favorable for trade 2) pleasant climates led to an increase in population 3) democratic governments attracted trade 4) military power led to industrialization
1) locations were favorable for trade
500
During the European Middle Ages, guilds were created to 1) obtain better working conditions in factories 2) standardize goods and prices 3) regulate the money supply 4) increase competition
2) standardize goods and prices