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100
Why is the Hammurabi Code important?
It was the first time that a political unit had created written rules that governed the entire population.
100
The following are the main reasons why the Roman Republic collapsed except for? -The break down in geographical boundaries. -The break down in military order. -Civil war broke out in Rome. -The ordinary citizens had a hard time making ends meet.
The break down in geographical boundaries.
100
What impact did the Bantus have on Africa ?
-The Bantus introduced new techniques for farming. -The Bantus helped to blend the cultures of African tribes to create new ones. -The Bantus helped spread the Swahili language throughout Africa.
100
What is humanism?
the idea that emphasized human potential and focused on human achievement.
100
All of the following are examples of Tokugawa polices except for? A.) Local leaders were required to stay in the capital city every other year while leaving their families as hostages in Edo. B.) The rule of the law overcame the rule of the sword. C.) The ruling class believed in strong central government. D.) They encouraged western countries to come into Japan.
D.) They encouraged western countries to come into Japan.
200
It was the first time that a political unit had created written rules that governed the entire population.
They believed that the pharaohs were gods and also served as their political leaders.
200
What was the Justinian Code?
A set of unified laws for Byzantium.
200
What are a few examples of why the Incan Empire declined?
-The failure of the welfare state -Lack of central leadership which led to civil war. -The arrival of the Spaniards at the end of their civil war.
200
What was the name of the first explorer to circumnavigate the earth?
Ferdinand Magellan
200
What territories did the Ottoman Empire inhabit during Suleyman’s reign?
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and western coast of the Middle East.
300
What is the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?
In ancient China no ruler god govern without the consent of their god.
300
What was the Great Schism of 1054?
The split between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.
300
What are some of the ways the Roman Catholic Church unified the people?
-The Roman Catholic Church infused hope in the poor villagers. -The Roman Catholic Church gave people a central location to meet. -The Roman Catholic Church gave different ethnic groups common beliefs.
300
What was the significance of the Reformation?
Created the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant Church.
300
All of the following are examples in which these Muslim empires influenced religion, law, and arts in their part of the world except for? A.) They spread the influence of Islam but allowed freedom of religion. B.) They spread the influence of Buddhism but allowed freedom of religion. C.) They increased the study of poetry, history, geography, astronomy, mathematics, and architecture. D.) Art and literature flourished in which they mixed Ottoman, Persian, and Arabian styles to create original works.
B.) They spread the influence of Buddhism but allowed freedom of religion.
400
Why did Socrates believe knowledge was so important?
He believed knowledge leads to virtue and happiness.
400
What is the main dividing issue between Sunnis and Shiites?
The main dividing issue between the two was who would be the rightful leader of the Muslim faith.
400
All of the following are examples of the similarities of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas except for? A.) They all had a vibrant art culture that included pottery and weaving. B.) The decline of their empires where all contributed to the arrival of European settlers.They all had flourishing economies based on trade. C.) Their religions were all monotheistic. D.) They all had flourishing economies based on trade.
B.) The decline of their empires where all contributed to the arrival of European settlers.
400
Why was Chinese rule Kangxi able to rule for such a long period in China?
He took a proactive approach to ruling and did not sit back in the Forbidden City like the rulers before him.
400
What was the Scientific Revolution?
A.) A time when people began to use their own logic and ability to reason to understand science and the world around them.
500
What are the basic beliefs of Buddhism?
They see religion as a way of liberating the soul from illusions, disappointments, and mistakes of everyday existence.
500
What are some key differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism?
-Muslims believe the Jews and Christians distorted the true teachings of God, while Christians and Jews believe they have the correct teachings. -Muslims believe Muhammad is the restorer of the original faith, Jews and Christians believe it was Abraham and Jesus. -Muslims believe that Muhammad is the true son of God, Christians and Jews believe it was Abraham and Jesus.
500
What is Feudalism?
A political system in which nobles are granted use of lands that legally belong to the king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land.
500
All of the following are examples of the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the global economy and culture except for? A.) Increase in the array of agricultural products. B.) The spread of diseases such as smallpox and measles. C.) Due to trade people were more enlightened to other cultures around the world. D.) It helped to spread the idea of socialism.
D.) It helped to spread the idea of socialism.
500
What were the rights Locke believed government should protect? C.) Life, liberty, and property.
Life, liberty, and property.