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5657788713before the invention of writingWhat time in the past does "prehistoric" refer to?0
5657789779bronzeWhich of the following was NOT in wide use during the Neolithic Age1
5657789780nomadic lifestyleWhich of the following was NOT a result of the safer, more settled life of agricultural villages?2
5657791183Indus seals were found in Sumer and Sumerian items in the Indus ValleyHow do we know that the people of the Indus Valley traded with the Sumerians?3
5657791875Its written language has not yet been decipheredWhy do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?4
5657792496Women could pursue careers and own propertyWhat did Egyptian and Mesopotamian society have in common?5
5657793382by taking control of both northern and southern MesopotamiaHow did Sargon of Akkad form the first empire?6
5657884247The Nile flooded at regular intervals; the Tirgis and Euphrates flooded irreguluarly.Why were the Egyptian farmers more fortunate than the farmers of Mesopotamia?7
5657886238Cities were planned and had their own plumbing and sewage systemWhich of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley.8
5657871381Instead of maintaining Zhou control it led to independent lords.How did feudalism in China fail in the end to fulfill its original purpose?9
5657802152AnatoliaAlexander the Great's first victories against the Persians gave him control of which region?10
5657804512how to restore social order, harmony, and respect for authorityWhat was the underlying objectives that gave rise to the Chinese philosophies of Confucius, Laozi, and the Legalists?11
5657872982People all over China could read it, even if they spoke other languagesWhat was a major advantage of the Chinese sytem of writing12
5657873480It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynastyHow did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?13
5657873829herdersThe Indi-European peoples that migrated from the steppes were mainly14
5657874423tradeBuddhism spread across Asia mostly as a result of...15
5657807642the geography of the regionWhat caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government?16
5657808661the PersiansWho was driven from Greece shortly before the golden age of Athens began?17
5657811032mountainsWhat serparated the different regions within Greece?18
5657812310Macedonia received effective assistance from PersiaWhich of the following was NOT a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece?19
5657810177It became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic culture.Why was ALexandria, Egypt, important during the Hellenistic period?20
5657824992nirvanaIn Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain is known as21
5657825540AryansThe social class system that came to be known as the caste system was established in India by22
5657827061TorahThe most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the23
5657828218PhoeniciansThe most able seafarers of the early Mediterranean were the24
5657828856reincarnationHinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in25
5657830453phonetic symbolsThe phoenicians contributed greatly to written communication by introducing the first use of26
5657832350mutual promise between God and humanityIn the Hebrew tradition, a vconvenant is a(n)27
5657833460ironworkingThe Hitties were able to excel at war because of their knowledge of28
5657834697introduction of teh phonetic alphabetA phoenician contribution that people still benefit from today is the29
5657836249moksha and nirvanaThe two items below that are most similar are30
5657837138unify the people of Canaan into one kingdomAccording to the Torah, Moses did all of the following EXCEPT31
5657839845unify the people of Canaan into one kingdom, IsraelThe minoans were known for all of the following EXCEPT - (enjoying bull-leaping for sport, painted pottery. female-led religious ceremonies & having little concern for nature)32
5657840544ethical monotheismThe emphasis on right confuct and the worship of one God is called33
5657843052unifying the 12 tribessrael's King Solomon was known for all of teh following EXCEPT (constructing a great temple, uilding a trading empire, great wisdom or unifying the 12 tribes)34
5657868092civil and religious laws of JudaismThe Ten commandments became the basis for the35
5657868596the caste systemHinduism and Buddhism differe significantly in their beliefs about36
5657814039concept of Satan and belief in angelsWhich belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?37
5657820461With no natural bariers, Assyria, a ruler needed military conquests.What neccessity caused the Assyrians to develop a strong army?38
5657850680played specific roles in societyDuring the Vedic Age, members of each varna39
5657851880Egypt's dominance of NubiaWhat was the relationship between Egypt and Nubia during the period of the New Kingdom?40
5657855126relationshipsTo restore social order, harmony, and good government, Confucius believed it was neccessary for society to be organized around what general category?41
5657856883DariusWhich of the following rulers is as famous for his extrraordinary skills as a government administrator as for his military conquests?42
5657858667tolerance of diversityAmong the conquereors ofthe ancient world, what was Cyrus famous for?43
5657862212AsyriansFor which peoples were bridges, ladders, and tunnels important elecments in their military successes?44
5657862213natural orderWhat do Daoism and the concept of yin and yang focus on?45
5657815824by defeating onvaders and crushing internal oppositionHow did Shi Huangdi unify China?46
5657820808He was famous for his tolerance of diversityWhat was Cyrus like as a ruler?47
5657861807opposition from new and powerful enemiesWhat was the main reason for the Egyptian empire's decline?48
5657822739ConfuciusWhich of the following was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents?49
5657861497autocracyWhat is the name for the kind of government that Shi Huangdi formed, in which the ruler had unlimited power and used it in an arbitay manner?50
5667436398They were both city-statesWhich of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common?51
5667438819Persian Empire, the Indus Valley, and ChinaAfter conquering Greece, Alexander the Great conquered which regions?52
5667441940Mycenaens; Dorians; MacedoniansWhat is the order in which these three peoples dominated Greece?53
5667362728He established schools for job applicantsWhat did Wudi do to improve his system of bureaucracy?54
5667445755Alexander's quick victory made him want the entire Persian EmpireWhy did Alexander the Great refuse the peace settlement from Darius III?55
5667447491An archaeologist discovered the possible remains of ancient Troy.Why do archaeoologists think the Trojan War actually took place?56
5667441470increased the number of paid public officialsWhat was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?57
5667364084advances in literature, art, science, and mathematicsWhat did Indian vicilization experience during the Gupta Empire?58
5667365080sorrow over the slaughter at KalingaWhat inspired Asoka to convert to Buddism?59
5667368589Mahayana Buddhism was more accesible to the masses.What was the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?60
5667375068How did Confucian teachings define women's roles?Women should be restricted to domestic and family life.61
5667371969Which of the following is NOT true of Wudi?He was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace.62
5667455963the chief executives of the governmentIn the early Roman government, who were the conduls?63
5667405826members of the aristocracy and common citizensThe major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between..64
5667451212control of the Mediterranean SeaWhat conflict of interest lay between Rome and Carthage?65
5667453988It allowed for flexible interpretation of the lawWhich of the following is NOT true about the Roman code of laws known as the Twelve Tables?66
5667456961fear of attacks by the HunsWhy did Germanic peoples invade the Roman Empire?67
5667407488power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leadersAfter the romans drove the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in whihc...68
5667408794would not worship roman godsRoman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians...69
5667409846the forced dispersal of JewsThe Jewish Diaspora refers to...70
5667410484a strong military___ was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire71
5667411660to make control of the Empire mpre efficientThe emperor's purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was...72
5667373861What did Kautilya's Arthasastra teach?how to hold a vast empire together73
5667371482paper, the two-bladed plow, and the wheelbarrowWhat advances in technology develpped during the Han Dynasty?74
5667381592ChristianityWhat did King Ezana of Aksum establish as the kingdom's oficial religion during his reign?75
5667383999MxicoIn what present-day land do archaeologists believe the first Americans built an advanced civilization?76
5667388492"submission to the will of Allah"What does Islam mean in Arabic?77
5667413346the Gospels in the Christian BibleWhat is the main source of information about the life of Jesus of Nazareth?78
5667416536He stabilized the frontier, erected splendid public buildings, and created an enduring governmentWhay was Augustus the most able emperor of RRome?79
5667418608architecture, engineering, law, languageWhich of the following groups of terms best summarizes the lagacy of the Roman Empire?80
5667420214Europe and the United States productionincreased tradeOf the following regions, which are still stronglu influenced by the achievements of Rome?81
5667429062Many people could become BuddhasWhat new belief helped Buddhism become popular with the masses?82
5667429814silk productionWhat became a closely guarded secret in China?83
5667430212increased tradeWhat encouraged the rise of the banking system in India?84
5667431377They could profit by acting as middlemenWhat did Indians discover when they learned about the SIlk Roads?85
5667385592ZapotecWhich of the following was a Mesoamerican civilization?86
5667430213they were MatriarchalHow did the family structure of some Tamil groups differ from the family structre in Noether India?87
5667394567south or southeastWhat were the main directions of the migrations of Bantu-speamking peoples?88
5667396320grassy plainsWhat are Africa's savannas?89
5667392047It created monopolies on the mining of salt and the forging of iron.How did the Chinese government establish control over commerce and manufacturing?90
5667398391"the people"What does the word Bantu mean?91
5667389501They considered the emperors to be semidivineWhy did the Chinese accept the Han emperors' exercise of power?92
5667390983advances in Indian surgical techniquesWhat did NOT happen as a result of trade?93
5667400358modern numeralsWhich of the following was invented in India?94
5667401204creator, preserver, and destroyerWhat do the Hindugods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva represent?95
5667403058The population of China had increased, and there wwere many people to fees.Why did Confucian scholars consider agriculture the most important occupation duringthe Han Dynasty?96
5670894737they were following gameWHat do most archaeologists think was the reason that some of the earliest Americans crossed Beringia?97
5670900330MexicoIn what present-day land do archaeologists believe the first American built an advanced civilization98
5670906730ZapotecWhich of the following was a Mesoamerican civilization99
5670916056"submission to the will of Allah"What does Islam mean in Arabic?100
5670922569He was the last and greatest of the prophetsWHat do Muslims believe about Muhammad?101
5670925189through a strong BureaucracyHow did the Abbasids conterol their large empire?102
5670490742shahWhich of the following names was used for Seljuk rulers?103
5670501619Yaroslav's division of his realm among his sonsPolitical instability in Kievan Russia was caused by which of the following104
5670505488effective legal codesJustinian and Yaroslav the Wise BOTH created105
5670512302Yaroslav the Wise and Ivan IIIMarriage was used as a political tool by106
5670519205Mongol and Russia armies refused to fightRussia achieved liberation from Mongol rule after the107
5670523910Byzantine EmpireOrthodox Christianity became the state religion of which of the following?108
5670673712UmayyadsWho replaced the last of the "rightly guided" caliphs?109
5670677914Shi'aWhat division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad is quilified to be a caliph?110
5670688855Muhammad's emphasis on study and scholarshipWhat encouraged Muslim leaders to support places of learning such as the House of Wisdom?111
5670699083algebraWhich academic cubject was developed by al-Khwarizmi?112
5670704692MeccaToward what city do Muslims pray?113
5670708714the major duties required of all MuslimsWhat are the Five Pillars of Islam?114
5670711462military dutyWhich of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?115
5670717582Muslims wanted to k now the precise direction of MeccaWhy did the Muslim way of praying elad to advances in astronomy?116
5670722809Shari'aWhat system of law regulatews the family life, moral confuct, and the business and community life of Muslims?117
5670939899They based their leadership on the Qur'an and Muhammad's actionsWhat was true of the "rightly guided" caliphs?118
5670952262All Muslims were considered first-class citiznesWhat was NOT true of the Muslim class system?119
5670958124by translating works of Aristotle and PlatoHow did Muslim scholars help preserve European culture?120
5670731879Scholars there translated the scientific and philophical text into Arabicportaiture121
5670735984Which of the following was NOT advanced during the Muslim Empire?Their re;igions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed122
5670742481Hoe were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim Empireexperiments in labratory settings123
5670747875What was the preferred appproach of Mslim scientist?They based their leaderon the Qur'an and Muhammad's actions124
5670764066What is the best Muslim model for proper living?the Sunna125
5670772665Who did Muslims consider the "people of the book"?Jews and Christians126
5670529067Vladiamir's ruleThe combination of church and state influenced whihco f the following127
5670533172the invention of the magnetic compassWhat helped China to become a great sea power under Song leadership128
5670540373They were influenced by Indian cultureWhat does Angkor Wat reveal anout the Khmer Empire?129
5670790279Muslim law prohibited the drawing of living beingsWHy did Muslim artists use calligraphy in their work?130
5670792920the SunnaThe Qur'an and hat other work form the shari'a, or body of Islamic law?131
5670800004thr Justinian CodeWHich of the following was the body of civil law created for the B yzantine EMpire?132
5670805556the PopeDuring the 8th-century dispute over icons, which of the following supported the use of icons?133
5670810708Saint Methodius and Saint CyrilWho invented the alphabet that is used by many SLavic languages134
5670816362Khanate of the Golden HordeWhat was the Mongol Emire in Russia called?135
5670826663czarWhich of the following titles did Ivan III use?136
5670835126Turkish slaves who became a powerful force in the Abbasid EmpireWho were the mamelukes?137
5670838139IslamThe Seljuks converted tp which of the following religions?138
5670550593through briilliant military strategy and organizationHow did Genghkis Khan succeed as a conqueror?139
5670621913It was a symbolic mountain built to honor the Hindu god VishnuWhy was the Khmer city-and-temple complex Angkor Wat built?140
5670572199what areas did the Heian court of Japan advanceart, culture, and ediquette141
5670562742the nomadic way of lifeWhich Mongolian practice did Kublai Khan NOT follow?142
5670849721the Mongol Empire was the largest unified land empire in historyWHat was true of the Mongol Empire?143
5670853132It stopped a Mongolian invasionsWhat did the kamikaze, or divine wind, do for Japan144
5670856345ShintoWHat did Japanese worshippers combine with Buddhism?145
5670863627Ideas and inventions spread with trade betweren Europe and AssiaWHat happened during the Pax Mongolica?146
5670873918He believed that Mongols and foreigners had no local loyaltiesWHy did Kiblai Khan favor Mongols and foreigners for government posts?147
5670881544an emperor who reigned as a figurehead while another power ruledWha was an enduring characteristic of Japanese government?148
5670983512Julius CaesarWhich Roman ruler held the title of dictator or absolute ruler at the time of his assassination by members of the Senate?149
5670991480plebeiansWhat ere the common citizens of Rome called150
5670995704PaulWhich Chrstian leader wrote letters that formed the Epistles of the New Testament to groups of believers?151
5671022558aqueductsWhat were the Roman channels that brought water to cities and towns around the empire?152
5671002570ConstantineWHo moved the capital of the Roman EMpire from Rome to Byzantium?153
5671013771classicalGreco-Roman culture is also referered to as what kind of culture?154
5671031660pastoralistsNomadic peoples who herded animals were called155
5671037172Khmer EmpireThe ___ built Angkor Wat, one of the greatest architectural chievements in the world156
5671041663Tang TaizongThe dynsty founded by --- expanded CHina, promoted foreign trade, and promoted improvements in agriculture157
5671049631Kiblai KhanThe mongol ruler --- united CHina fro the first time in 300 years158
5671055973samurai--- were loyal warriers and bodyguards of their lords159
5671060469shogunA leader with the title of --- had the power of a military dictattor in Japan160
5671066526Marco PoloMost European readers did not believe the stories tha tthe Venetian merchant --- told about what he had seen in Chhina161
5671100976movable type---, an important Cinese technological advance, reveolutionized printing162
5679001085SpartansWhich people emphasixed duty, strength, and discipline?163
5679008995MycenaeansWho preserved and spread aspects of the Minoan culture?164
5679013347DoriansWho moved into the Greek world and reigned for about 400 years and left no written record?165
5679026875phalanxWhat battle formation produced the most powerful fighting force in the ancient world?166
5679038303PeloponnesianSparta's declaration of war against Athens began which war?167
5679046544legionsWhat were Rome's military forced called?168
5679050255DiocletionWhich emperor divided the empire into greek-speaking East and Latin-speaking West?169
5679053422Pax RomanaWHat was the period of peace and prosperity that lasted 208 years?170
5679053423PeterWho is considered to be the first pope of the Christian Church?171
5679125108They were following game (food)What do most aechaeologists think was the reason that some of the earliest Americans crossed Beringia?172
5679147677EuclidWho wrote the well-known book Elements, which is the basis for modern geometry?173
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