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59336214251) Bodhisattvas belong to what religious group?Buddhism0
59336277282) What region in Africa was first converted to Islam by 700 AD?North Africa1
59336291263) The Sunnis support...the Umayyads2
59336311214) All of the following encouraged Greek unity EXCEPT...the geography of Greece3
59336327585) In the early Islamic community...women played an active role4
59336337836) The Aryan conquerors brought to India...distinctive religious beliefs5
59336356947) What was NOT a positive development introducing new sources of strength by the 9th and 10th centuries to western Europe?development of a strong imperial government6
59336366978) Where was the greatest concentration of urbanization after the 10th century in Europe?Italy and the lower countries7
59336382329) Which Han emperor vastly increased centralized authority by confiscating and forcibly subdividing vassal lands?Han Wudi8
593363940510) One difference between classical civilizations and river valley civilizations was that in most classical civilizations...political organizations were more elaborate9
593364084211) The Harappan civilization extended throughout...present-day Pakistan and northwest India10
593364211712) Shi, or "men of service," were...professional bureaucrats who served Zhou rulers11
593364372013) The end of the Gupta Empire differed from the decline of Rome in that it did not involve...the introduction of a new religion for the majority12
593364489414) Which list has the correct order of events and ages?Persian Wars, Athens' Golden Age, Peloponnesian Wars, Hellenistic Age13
593364668115)Which kingdom emerged after Mali declined and had the trading city of Gao as its capital?Songhai14
593364784516) Which of the following emperors after tried to use Christianity to strengthen the Roman Empire?Constantine15
593364980017) ____________ argued that Christ was Divine but not of the same nature as God the FatherArianism16
593403529418) During the empire, the Roman legal system contributed to-the downfall of the emperor17
593404253019) T/F: The assassination of Julius Cesar was related to Rome's fall.False18
593404452320) Who founded Hinduism?No single person19
593404752621) What African nation remains Christian and fiercely independent?Ethiopia20
593405482022) What is this a characteristic of: Land was exchanged for military service and obligationsFeudalism21
593406089823) The increase of commerce and trade during the Middle Ages resulted in-increased urban growth22
593406426724) The patron god of the Aztecs, and the unifying focus for the Aztec Kingdom was-Huitzilopochtli23
593406908025) After 200 ce, an increasing number of people in Asia, Europe, and North America began to adapt faiths characterized by-monotheism24
593407778226) What is the following statement about? It stressed an increasingly restrictive conservation within Islam, particularly wit respect to scientific inquiry.The ulama25
593408176027) The senate of Republican Rome particularly represented-the landed aristocracy26
593408500528) Many sub-Saharan societies were-divided into kingdoms27
593408802729) Both Ancient Rome and Greece depended on slavery. One result of this dependence was-both groups lagged in technological advances compared to the Chinese or Indians28
593410506930) What ended Athenian domination of the Greek world?the Peloponnesian War29
593410780731) The Balkan Peninsula and Asia Minor are separated nu the-Aegean Sea30
593411356232) T/F; Harun al-Rashid's greatest enemy was CharlemagneFalse31
593411509533) Greek city-states were similar in that all had-small size, small populations, and public meeting place32
593412569934) Following the decline of the Songhai, smaller states developed east of the Mali and Songhai among what people?Hausa33
593436619335) Who tolerated local, political and religious diversity?The Roman Empire34
593436778336) What did the Socratic Method emphasize the importance of?Questioning35
593436877337) What were the Persian politics in the Age of Cyrus the Great know for?Their cultural tolerance and authoritarianism36
593437076638) Which group blended their beliefs with an animistic pantheon of many gods?Daoists37
593437252839) What region pushed Buddhism out of India?Hindu38
593437517040) The Muslims that believe that a person, called an imam, should lead the church and state are what type of Islamic sect?Shi'ism39
593437595041) The Umayyad caliphate ruled from their capital at-Damascus40
593437675142) Where was paper money printed for the first time?China41
593437781843) What played an important role because it allowed for high levels of agricultural production?Chinampas42
593437880744) The fourth crusade that was manipulated in Venice, who turned it into an attack on-Constantinople43
593438054945) Monasticism was developed in Italy, under the leadership of-Benedict44
593438055046) In the 12th century, what Persian scholar, who wrote Yes and No, used logic to examine the ecclesiastical doctrine?Peter Abelard45
593438307547) What were educated and respected young men expected to learn all of?The Five Classics46
593438442548) We can learn a lot about daily life under the Gupta rulers from paintings in the caves at-Ajanta47
593438551749) Confucian and Hindu values both-help justify and preserve social inequality48
593438695650) T/F: The Great Wall proved China's resources could be mobilized.True49
593809269351) principle advantage of the ummait transcended old tribal boundaries and made possible political unity among Arab clans50
593809417852) this was not one of Justinian's contributions to the byzantine empirereconquest of Gaul51
593809564753) cro-magnon paintings were created incaves in southern France and Spain52
593809737254) this was not one the of characteristics of early civilizationsdemocratic government53
593809748255) people who lived in prehistoric world were influenced bychanges in geography and climate54
593810007656) Paleolithic people met their need for food byhunting and gathering55
593810131057) one area that remained free of ice during prehistoric timesaustralia56
593810232858) compared to China, Indiahad greater contact with other societies and cultures57
593810324259) Group in control of Jerusalem at the time of the CrusadesSeljuk Turks58
593810447660) where civilization first developedriver valleys59
593810688761) the first step in developing a written languageusing pictures to represent objects60
593810688862) not a function of the merchant and artisan guildensuring a free market economy61
593810785963) NOT an accurate statement about Byzantine's bureacracybureaucrats had limited education and ability62
593810934164) a common cultural trait of urbanized trading ports of east AfricaBantu- based and Arabic influenced Swahili language63
593811028465) Hindu ethics invovledemphasis on an individual carrying out the obligations of life64
593811178666) NOT true regarding jinshipart of aristocracy65
593811242167) the unifying factor of western Europe during the postclassical period wasChristianity66
593811242268) major factor in the spread of eastern orthodoxydevelopment of the Cyrillic alphabet67
593367487769) Which of the following did not occur as a result of the Crusades? A. The kingdom of Jerusalem was established and controlled by the West for nearly a century in the Holy Land B. The Fourth Crusade resulted in the temporary conquest of Constantinople C. The Crusades help to open the West to new cultural and economic influences from the Middle East D. The Crusades demonstrated a new Western superiority in the wider world E. As far as the Muslims were concerned, the Crusades had little impact on the Islamic worldA. The kingdom of Jerusalem was established and controlled by the West for nearly a century in the Holy Land68
593367654570) What was the nature of trade for the towns of East Africa? A. Most trade was focused on caravans crossing the Sahel to Northern Africa B. Trade was limited to local commerce among the towns and with the hunterlands lying west of the urbanized coast C. There was active trade to the Persian Gulf and Egypt, but little beyond those points D. International trade flourished in the urbanized ports of East Africa, including commerce with India and China E. Trade was limited to gold and salt, which was obtained from Indian traders and exchanged for African potteryD. International trade flourished in the urbanized ports of East Africa, including commerce with India and China69
593367794471) Who was responsible for defeating the Muslims in 732? A. Clovis B. Charlemagne C. Pepin the Short D. Charles the Bald E. Charles MartelE. Charles Martel70
593399690272) Which was common to both European and Japanese feudalism? A. Flourishing trade B. Development of industry C. Cultural diversity D. Decentralized government E. SeppukuD. Decentralized government71
593399784873) By 600 CE, an early civilization was beginning to take shape in A. Central America B. Brazil C. The west coast of North America D. Russia E. The West IndiesA. Central America72
593399927474) The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it A. Limited the power of the monarch B. Created a bicameral legislature C. Took land away from the nobles D. Extended the right to vote to peasants E. Allowed open electionsA. Limited the power of the monarch73
593400395775) One way in which the Seljuk Turks, Mongols, and Crusaders were similar is that they A. Invaded the Middle East and affected its culture B. Succeeded in bringing democracy to the Middle East C. Moved through the Middle East as nomadic groups D. Established permanent empires in the Middle East E. All destroyed any resistance and slaughtered thousandsA. Invaded the Middle East and affected its culture74
593400468976) The Reconquest or Reconquista pushed Muslim forces out of A. France B. England C. Portugal D. North Africa E. SpainE. Spain75
593400705277) India's trading network involved direct contact with all of the following except A. Southeast Asia B. The Middle East C. China D. Russia E. Central AsiaD. Russia76
593400838078) The two factors that have the greatest effect on the climate of India are A. The amount of precipitation and seasonal drought B. The average temperature and high elevation C. The low temperatures and seasonal earthquakes D. The high temperatures and seasonal winds and rain E. The various geographical landforms and rainfallD. The high temperatures and seasonal winds and rain77
593401050579) Under Legalism the only way to achieve order was to A. Follow Confucian principles B. Impose low taxes C. Allow people to express themselves freely D. Pass strict laws and use harsh punishment E. Have a codified fair system of justice for allD. Pass strict laws and use harsh punishment78
593401171980) What was the most important stepchild of the Byzantine civilization? A. Russia B. Bulgaria C. Poland D. Italy E. GreeceA. Russia79
593401451981) Following the fall of Rome, where was the center of the post-classical west? A. In Italy, particularly Rome B. The former Roman colony of Spain C. Greece D. The British Isles E. The central plains of Northern EuropeE. The central plains of Northern Europe80
593401571782) All of the following were European invaders during the late 800's-early 900's in Europe except the A. Vikings B. Slavs C. Mongols D. Muslims E. MagyarsC. Mongols81
593401778083) In which respect did the political system that developed in France differ from that of England? A. It provided for a unified state B. There were few limits on royal authority C. It allowed taxation D. Centralized government developed earlier in France E. The feudal system did not exist in EnglandD. Centralized government developed earlier in France82
593401902384) By reading the Twelve Tables, people could learn about Roman A. religion B. laws C. emperors D. literature E. society and cultureB. laws83
595041867385) What was the main idea behind the philosophy of Stoicism?People should accept what life brings84
595045017186) Although, at the height of its power in the tenth century, __________ began to decline until it was eclipsed by other sites by the early 13th century.Ghana85
595045570787) The battle near Tours ended further Muslim expansion into-France86
595046436488) What statement is NOT one of the four Noble Truths of the Buddha?One must fast87
595047550989) The Han rulers-sought a centralized bureaucracy88
595048492990)The characteristic political organization of the Tigris-Euphrates civilization was-Regional city-states89
595049342391)The Chinese concept of "Mandate of Heaven" was sometimes used to justify-rebellion90
595049534892) Hunting and gathering societies-organize rather small groups into political units91
595054569293) A central message of the Bhagavad Gita is that-one must carry out the duties that come with ones caste92
595055436494) What do historians believe was the primary motivation for Inca conquest and expansion?A cult of the dead based on split inheritance that required new emperors to conquer new lands93
595056610195) What differences contrast the commercial and economic activities of the Aztecs and Incas?Inca social groups included a special merchant class, the yanks, who controlled and regulated all trade throughout the empire94
595058649796) The main feature of a civilization is-the development of cities95
595059253697) Prehistoric times ended with the development of-agriculture96
595059752598) Confucianism and Daoism-offered answers to societal problems during the times of disruption97
595062123699) At the imperial university in Xian, an examination system established the world's first-civil service program98
5950635326100) The Silk Road linked China with-the west99

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