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69819491961. The relationship between Hammurabi and Shamash as depicted in the image best illustrates which of the following features of ancient civilizations?D. Rulers claimed that their authority derived directly from divine power0
69819522441. In addition to commissioning the creation of objects such as the one shown in the image, rulers of early civilizations most commonly used which of the following activities to demonstrate their religious activity?D. The construction of monumental architecture1
69819539831. Which of the following best describes the significance of legal codes to early civilizations?B. They reflected and reinforced existing social political hierarchies2
69820039931. The image above from Mohenjo-Daro represents what impressive feature?C. A large water reservoir that was used for cleansing and other rituals as well as an elaborate sewage system3
69820068561. What characteristics of the Harappan society makes it unique among the other early civilizations?D. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had an early system of writing that has yet to be deciphered4
69820407011. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the above excerpt?A. Without the free time afforded to many people due to food storage, intellectual developments such as writing systems may have never developed5
69820438011. Based on the above passage, which of the following conclusions could make about the time period from 8000 BCE through 600 BCE?B. The ability of humans to develop complex irrigational structures was facilitated by the development of food surpluses6
69820482711. The information in the above passage contributed most directly to which of the following developments in the period from 8000 BCE to 600 BCE?D. Intellectual advancements such as the development of writing systems7
6986024720The photograph above is best understood in the context ofA. Industrializing powers practicing economic imperialism8
6986025744Which of the following was a direct result of the Opium Wars?A. China's decline in the nineteenth century9
6986026557Which of the following best explains the motivation behind smuggling opium into China?A. Britain's demand for tea from China10
6986028450The views in this document are best seen as evidence of which of the following?B. The desire by some to alter the class system11
6986029613The tone of this document best reflects which of the following developments?C. The Industrial Revolution12
69860343803. The author's view of the relationship between a wife and husband as well as between a mother and her son are most clearly affected byB. The resurgence of Confucianism in the Tang and Song dynasties within China13
69860369423. What practice developed during the Song dynasty corroborates the status of women reflected in the passage?D. Footbinding14
69860387533. Which of the following best explains the significance of the widespread availability of the above resource in Song China?A. Printing technology became widespread allowing information to be disseminated easily and cheaply15
69860421313. Benjamin of Tudela's description of Constantinople is best understood in the contest of which of the following historical developments of the period between 600 CE to 1450 CE?D. The growth in cross-cultural exchanges resulting from the intensification of trade networks16
69860448123. The economic activities referenced in the source most directly contributed to which of the following in Eurasia during this time period?C. Diffusion of cultural, literary, and artistic traditions along trade routes17
69860471943. A historian could BEST use this source to provide evidence for which of the following cultural events between 600 CE to 1450 CE?B. The schism between Catholics and Orthodox Christians18
69860516273. The events described in this secondary source are best understood in the context of conflict between which of the following cultures?B. Christian Kingdoms vs. the Islamic Caliphates19
69860529323. From the point of view of this secondary source, the Crusades should be viewed asD. a mutually beneficial cultural diffusion of knowledge and trade between cultures20
69860544783. Based on this secondary source, what is the best conclusion about cultural diffusion (borrowing) into Europe after 1000 CE?A. Europeans borrowed ideas from other civilizations and improved as a result of cultural diffusion21
69860558133. This map is best understood in the context of which of the following period 3 key concepts?D. The diffusion of crops and epidemic diseases caused by the expansion of trade routes22
69860568173. The "progress of the Black Death" shown on this map could be used as evidence to support which of the following claims?C. Starting in East Asia, the Black Death spread via the silk routes to the west23
69860576213. Which is the BEST description of the effects of the Black Death on Europe?A. One-third of the population died, creating economic and social problems for feudal kingdoms24
69860597623. The urgency to pray illustrated in the passage is related to Muslims adherence to:C. the Five Pillars of Islam25
69860606533. Islam's arrival in West Africa is most directly attributed to their need for which commodity, via which global trade network?A. Salt - via Trans-Saharan trade routes26
69860639323. Xuanzang's interest in the people and culture of India is most likely connected to which of the following?B. The spread and influence of Buddhism in China27
69860651993. The presence of Marco Polo in East Asia was most directly the result of which of the following?C. The integration of Eurasia and increased trade and travel as a result of Mongol conquest28
69860663543. Taken together, these two sources best support which of the following assertions about cultural diffusion in the period circa 600 - 1450 CE?A. As commercial trade increased, diffusion of and interaction between cultures increased29
69860680963. A historian would most likely use the image in Source 1 as support for which of the following assertions?C. Spiritual healing sometimes referred to as the "shamanistic complex" was used in an unsuccessful attempt to cure Black Plague victims30
69860703923. Based on the Source 2 chart and your knowledge of world history, which of the following best describes the effect of the bubonic plague?C. New technologies in agriculture eventually helped Europe and the rest of the world to a slow but eventual population recovery31
69860724643. Based in your knowledge of world history, one long-term effect of the bubonic plague wasA. a shortage of workers led to a need for the creation of labor savings devices32
69860838532. The argument made by the author of the above stimulus most clearly supports which of the following traditional Chinese beliefs?B. A strong society consists of hierarchy in family affairs and government business33
69860852252. The importance of filial piety as described above, most likely shows the influence of which of the following?D. Confucianism34
69860858292. The argument made by the author of the stimulus most clearly supports which of the followingB. It is of equal importance that boys and girls are educated35
69860883712. The policies described in this excerpt are best seen as evidence of which of the following in Chinese society?A. The influence of Legalism36
69860904762. Which of the following continuities from the period 8000 BCE to 600 BCE and the period 600 BCE to 600 CE is best supported by the policies described in this excerpt?B. The Chinese ruler continued to impose a strong centralized authority over the country37
69860922422. Which of the following comparative statements about empires in the period 600 BCE to 600 CE is best supported by the document above?D. Emperors cared for common people and reinforced their care through the creation of laws38
69860949154. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the data in the document?B. The European population greatly benefited from crops such as potatoes that were brought to the old world as a result of the Columbian Exchange39
69860973954. In addition to the exchange of plants and animals as shown by the data in the map above, what was a consequence of the biological exchange?A. Biological exchanges had an adverse effect on the indigenous population in the Americas40
69861013054. The map above demonstrates what major change in global economic relationships in the 1600s?B. The Ming Dynasty expanded China's influence Eastern Africa41
69861037844. Which statement below demonstrates why Chinese exploration receded after this time period?D. China's leaders stopped voyages to focus on the threat of Northern invaders42
69861050764. What was one of the most significant impacts of the trade represent in the map above?B. A diffusion of culture occurred between port cities in India, China, and Eastern Africa43
69861085354. Zheng He engaged in oceanic exploration for China as early as 1405, well before the Europeans, yet 1450 is frequently used to mark the beginning of this era. Which statement below best explains using the later date?C. China abandoned exploration early, limiting Chinese impact on a global scale44
69861129594. Which person most clearly expressed ideas that were consistent with Hobbes' political philosophy?A. Louis XIV, who said, "L'etat, c'est moi," or "The state, it is I."45
69861153014. Which person most clearly expressed ideas that were consistent with Locke's political philosophy?D. Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Independence46
69861161714. Locke's political philosophy is best demonstrated in a modern government in which citizensC. can keep or replace elected representative in regular elections47
6986121796Which of the following was NOT a reason factories like this first appeared in England?A. Socialism first took root in England, spurring more investment in factories48
6986123929How did change from cottage industries to factory production impact the role women played in working class factories?C. Working class women were more likely to work outside the home, taking jobs in the new factories at a fraction of the pay men received49
6986125544What new economic and political movement was spurred by workers' opposition to poor conditions in factories like the one above?D. Socialism50
6986127579Which conflict is most closely related to the theme of the passage?C. the French Revolution51
6986129162The leader who most directly wrestled with the issue raised in the last sentence of the passage wasC. Otto von Bismarck52
6986130550Similar Nationalist conflicts emerged elsewhere around the world during the 19th century. Which conflict is most closely related to the theme of the passage?A. Italian Unification53
6986136340The photo and poem above are evidence ofD. The disheartening effect of World War I combat on soldiers54
6986137817To what postwar phenomenon did the circumstances depicted above give rise?C. Widespread disillusionment with war and Western society55
69861512342. Compared to the regulations in the excerpt, Buddhist practices concerning gender roles in the period 600 BCE to 600 CE differed in that theyB. offered women and men the possibility of monastic life as an alternative to marriage56
69861530192. Which of the following conclusions about the period 600 BCE to 600 CE is most directly supported by the passage?C. The codification of religious traditions reinforced existing social norms57
69861546232. The views expressed in the except are best seen as evidence of which of the following Mauryan society?A. The persistence of patriarchy58
69861559642. Which of the following changes to Mauryan religious policy occurred under Chandragupta's grandson, Emperor Ashoka?C. The promotion of Buddhist teaching through edicts by the ruler59
69861671044. The author's claim is structured upon:B. Geographic & environmental advantage60
69861679824. The tactics employed by the Spanish in the New World paralleled the empire building process by:D. The Ottoman Empire61
69861751802. The claims made by the second source can best be understood in the context of which of the following?The dominance of Hindu beliefs of India during this time62
69861760222. Taken together, the sources best support which of the following conclusions about the spread of new religions in the classical era?B. New religions often found initial support from marginalized social groups63
6986191595Frere's speech is best understood in the context of which of the following?C. Governments expanding and consolidating their empires using their increasing industrial power64
6986194942The developments described in the speech regarding the lifting of traditional restrictions on Indian labor contributed most directly to which of the following global processes?B. Long-distance and overseas migrations of contractual and coerced workers65
6986197238Which of the following best explains Frere's characterization of the time of his speech as the "Railway Period" in British India?C. Railways opened up access to interior markers and resources for British commercial interests66
6986199145Frere's view of the changing opportunities for Indian labor most directly reflects the influence of which of the following?A. The ideals of classical liberalism as sated by Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill67
6986209052The song above is based on which of the following?B. People's need for hope after decades of war and foreign domination68
6986209548What system did China's agricultural communes replace?C. Poor peasants working for wealthy Chinese landlords69
6986210305On what Marxist belief were China's communes based?B. The government should control the economy in the public interest70
6986211780The cartoon refers toC. Famine caused by Mao's disastrous Great Leap Forward71
6986214676What 1929 event precipitated the events shown in the map above?C. The Wall Street stock market crash72
6986216592What impact did both events referred to above have on European politics?B. Economic problems made it easier for fascists to gain power73
6986218282To what historic event does the cartoon refer?D. Operation Barbarossa, in which Hitler broke his treaty with Stalin & invaded Russia74
6986220587What circumstances likely emboldened Hitler to take the actions referred to above?A. Nazi forces and regimes supporting Hitler already controlled most of Europe75
6986221235What does Hoffman's diary reveal about the nature of the fighting at Stalingrad?B. Intense urban warfare was taking a toll on German forces76
6986221840How did the events referred to above transform World War Two?A. Defeat at Stalingrad turned the tide against Germany77

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