Which geographic factor likely contributed
to the beginning of the Neolithic
Revolution?
climate change led to longer growing
season for farming
100
Totalitarianism is best characterized by?
a government having complete control
over the lives of the people
100
How did the early Christian Paul contribute
to the spread of Christianity?
As a missionary, he traveled around the
Roman Empire converting people to
Christianity.
100
Why was the time immediately following
the fall of Rome called the Dark Ages?
There was little formal education for
the masses.
100
Which of the following generalizations can
be made about the Mongols during the
Middle Ages?
They spread across Eurasia to become
one of the largest empires in history.
200
Why is the government of ancient Egypt
considered a theocracy?
The pharaoh is considered a godking.
200
How does a republic differ from direct
democracy?
A republic has representatives who
are elected to office by the citizens.
200
Which classical civilization is considered
the birthplace of democracy?
Greece
200
Which of Justinian’s actions reflects the
close connection between church and
state in the Byzantine Empire?
He built large churches such as the
Hagia Sophia.
200
Khalsa, The Five Ks, Monotheistic, and Guru Nanak Dev are all characteristics of which religion?
Sikhism
300
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code
have on law?
Laws were made more consistent and
predictable.
300
The U.S. Constitution creates a
government that reflects all of the
following principles of a democracy
EXCEPT?
control of the media
300
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made
great advances in geometry?
Euclid and Pythagoras
300
The medieval Church was a unifying force
in Europe after the fall of Rome because it
offered?
stability and security
300
Who ruled successfully over the Chinese people without
brutality?
Kublai Khan
400
How are the origins of Hinduism and
Buddhism similar?
Both began in the same modernday
country.
400
Why would the Federalist Papers be
considered a valid historical source?
The authors were involved in writing
the Constitution.
400
Which values of Greek society are
demonstrated in the subjects of their
sculpture?
religious
400
Which of the following groups had
the MOST political power?
Lords
400
All of the following technological
advances began in Tang or Ming China
and spread to other cultures of
contact EXCEPT?
Optics
500
Which ancient civilization was the first to
use city planning and sewer systems?
the early Indus River Valley Civilization
500
What was Thomas Jefferson's reason for writing the section of the Declaration of
Independence that reads ,"We hold these truths to be selfevident.....?"
to justify separation from Great Britain
500
What is the historical significance
of Justinian's Law Code?
It was the foundation for Western
legal tradition.
500
Why is the year 1215 important in
history?
King John was forced to acknowledge
the rights of his subjects.
500
What was the result of the Muslims
moving into the area around Jerusalem?