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100
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the 1. change from nomadic herding to settled farming 2. growth of iron toolmaking technology 3. migration of early peoples to the Americas 4. decline of larger empires
1. change from nomadic herding to settled farming Reason: The Neolithic Revolution happened about 10,000 years ago in what is today Iraq. The great change from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled farm life was made possible by the warming climate and the availability of edible seeds in that area. The Tigris-Euphrates Rivers provided an abundant water supply for crops.
100
The history of which classical civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River? 1.Maurya Empire 2.Babylonian Empire 3.ancient Greece 4.ancient Egypt
1.Maurya Empire Reason: The Maurya Empire (321-185 BCE) ruled over the first united empire on the Indian subcontinent. They spread Buddhism throughout the area.
100
What were two indirect results of the Crusades? 1.Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened. 2.Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened. 3.Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened. 4.Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was strengthened.
3.Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened. Reason: The Crusaders returned to Europe with new ideas and goods from the Middle East. This launched an increase in trade and commerce which subsequently weakened the feudal system.
100
Which statement best explains the periods of the Gupta Empire of India, the Golden Age of Greece, and the Renaissance in Italy? 1.The winning of a war often inspires scientific and artistic achievement, 2.A combination of wealth and a time of relative peace often leads to cultural achievement. 3.A dictatorship usually encourages cultural growth and development. 4.Periods of censorship are needed for a nation to achieve cultural and scientific greatness.
2.A combination of wealth and a time of relative peace often leads to cultural achievement. Reason: In times of economic prosperity and political calm, the attention and resources of the wealthy and artistic people are concentrated on cultural pursuits.
100
Which is a characteristic of feudalism in both medieval Europe and Japan? 1.The middle class acquired more power than any other class did. 2.Political power was held by a strong centralized government. 3.The army encouraged strong nationalistic feelings among the people. 4.All the people knew their roles in a rigid class system.
Reason: Feudalistic society represented a system where a rigid class system existed. Land ownership was a prevailing feature and upward mobility was very rare.
200
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution? 1. Food supplies became more reliable 2. New sources of energy became available 3. People became more nomadic 4. Populations declined
1. Food supplies became more reliable Reason: The Neolithic Revolution, begun 11,000 years ago, saw the transformation from hunting and gathering societies to settled agricultural societies. With this development, food supplies became much more reliable, as people began to domesticate animals and plant seeds. Settled societies developed political and social systems.
200
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a 1.monotheistic religion 2.compass 3.ziggurat 4.written language
4.written language Reason: Written language was developed in both civilizations. The Sumerians developed the first written language (cuneiform), and the Egyptians developed a pictogram system (hieroglyphics).
200
Which is the most valid generalization about the Crusades? 1.The Crusades strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe. 2.The Crusades increased trade between Europe and Asia. 3.The Crusades brought European influence to Africa. 4.The Crusades supported the idea of religious tolerance.
2.The Crusades increased trade between Europe and Asia. Reason: The European Crusaders created a demand for such products as spices, silk, and sugar. Islamic ideas on mathematics, science, and the arts affected those in Western Europe as a result of the Crusades.
200
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they 1.developed extensive trade networks 2.created classless societies 3.encouraged democratic ideals 4.established free-market economies
1.developed extensive trade networks Reason: Both the Han and the Romans are known for their extensive road systems. The roads not only allowed for the movement of goods, which increased the trading wealth, but also provided a network for the movement of troops. Thus both societies could offer both trade and protection – two elements necessary for wealth.
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.classic Greek and Roman subjects
Reason: The power of the Church during the Middle Ages was supreme. The Pope had weapons to enforce his power. Chief among these was excommunication.
300
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.
3.Domestication of animals and cultivation of crops led to settled communities. Reason: The beginning of farming during the Neolithic Revolution was certainly a turning point in global history. People began to settle in one location, governments developed and civilization followed.
300
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Which of the following did NOT invade Egypt a.) Greeks b.) Latins c.) Arabs
300
A basic reason for the rise of the feudal system in Europe was the 1.decline of the towns 2.influence of the crusades 3.end of the manorial system 4.lack of effective central government
4.lack of effective central government Reason: The feudal system was based on an exchange of services for protection. It appeared in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Without a central government, the protection given by Roman legions disappeared. People formed mutual relationships to maintain safety.
300
In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire? 1.Mughal 2.Roman 3.Ottoman 4.Byzantine
Reason: The Romans conquered most of Europe, some of the Middle East and parts of Northern Africa. As the Empire suffered from many internal issues (high taxes, poor leadership, laziness of its citizens), it began to crumble. The western side of the Empire fell by 500. People formed close personal relationships based on an exchange of work for protection. This system, called feudalism, marked the Middle Ages.
300
In medieval Japan and medieval Europe, the feudal system was dominated by 1.middle-class merchants 2.peasant farmers 3.radical revolutionaries 4.warrior aristocrats
Reason: The knights in Europe and the samurai in Japan played the role of protector that eventually led to the existence of warlords or wealthy aristocrats.
400
Early civilizations developed mainly in 1.areas with abundant mineral resources 2.valleys near rivers 3.areas with climatic diversity 4.mountainous areas
2.valleys near rivers Reason: The Indus, Nile, and Yellow River valley systems were areas that were mainly developed by early civilizations because it was easier to adapt to this type of region.
400
Olympic games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization? 1.Egyptian 2.Greek 3.Roman 4.Phoenician
2.Greek Reason: All of these are associated with Greek culture. The Olympic games began in Greece and were one of the few ways that the many city-states cooperated with one another. Homer was a Greek who wrote epic poems immortalizing the mythological founders of Greek society in his Illiad and Odyssey. Hellenistic culture was the time of Alexander the Great and witnessed the blending of Greek, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures.
400
Ships that carried western European Crusaders to the battles in the Holy Land would have sailed on which body of water? 1.the Indian Ocean 2.the Mediterranean Sea 3.the Red Sea 4.the Atlantic Oean
2.the Mediterranean Sea Reason: For centuries, the Mediterranean Sea was referred to as an "Italian Lake." Crusaders sailed from Italian port cities to wage battle in the Holy Land.
400
“Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task.” Which empire is referred to in this quotation? 1.Hellenistic 2.Mongol 3.Byzantine 4.Ottoman
Reason: The Byzantine or Eastern Orthodox Church joined forces with the Roman Catholic Church to regain control of the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks in 1095. Related VocabularyByzantine Empire
400
“The barbarians sacked towns and villages. They burned down the churches and departed with a crowd of captives.” The passage describes conditions in areas of Europe during the 9th century. Which was a result of the conditions it describe? 1.Treaties with the barbarians eventually led to their withdrawal. 2.National armies were formed to combat the barbarians. 3.Nations joined together for collective security. 4.Individuals surrendered many of their rights to local lords in return for protection.
Reason: The lords would protect the peasants within their walls. In return, the peasants would give a part of their crop to the lord for that protection.
500
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples? 1.Societies became nomadic. 2.Food production declined. 3.Civilizations developed. 4.Birthrates decreased rapidly.
3.Civilizations developed. Reason: Agriculture was the basis for early civilizations. Early farmers found themselves “tied to the soil” as they planted, tended and then harvested their crops. Living in closer quarters than nomads, agricultural societies needed to set up rules. These rules, or laws, were the beginning of civilization.
500
The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they 1.introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa 2.established colonies throughout northern Europe 3.developed the first carts with wheels 4.traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
4.traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region Reason: The ancient Phoenicians (Lebanon and Syria today) were carriers of civilization as they traded throughout the Mediterranean. They not only transported goods but also ideas on religion, medicine and writing systems.
500
A. Crusades B. Fall of the Roman Empire C. Golden Age of Greece D. Renaissance Which sequence of letters places these events in the correct chronological order? 1.A → B → C→ D 2.D→ C→ B→ A 3.C→ B→ A→ D 4.C→ D→ B→ A
3.C→ B→ A→ D Reason: The Greeks were the first of the European civilization, followed by the Romans. When the Roman empire collapsed in 500 AD, the ancient world was not revived until the Crusades reintroduced Eastern Europe and Middle Eastern culture to Western Europe. This cultural diffusion led to the rebirth of ancient customs and values known as the Renaissance.
500
Base your answer to this question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. "It would be wrong to call the Ottoman Empire a purely Islamic state. It was not. It was a state that claimed some kind of an attachment, some kind of allegiance to Islam, but combined it with other forms of heritage from the Byzantine tradition or from the Turkic tradition that did not really correspond to Islam. So they always had this very, very pragmatic approach to Islam." — Professor Edhem Eldem, Bogazici University, NPR News, All Things Considered, August 18, 2004 This author is suggesting that during the Ottoman Empire 1.religion was mingled with historic traditions 2.most people belonged to minority religions 3.rulers tried to separate politics from religion 4.rulers operated under a strict set of laws
Reason: The author is suggesting that the Ottoman Empire, though Islamic in its belief system, was not a strict theocratic state. The Ottomans combined other historic traditions including those of the Byzantines and the Turks.
500
Which was most responsible for bringing about the decline of feudalism in Western Europe? 1.fall of the Roman Empire 2.revival of trade and commerce 3.spread of the Protestant Reformation 4.weakening of the power of absolute monarchs
Reason: With a revival of trade and commerce, a resurgence of wealth was created for some individuals in Western Europe. The new middle class urban dwellers had their own city governments apart from manors and as monarchs looked to them as a source of money for borrowing, feudalism was on the decline.