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NAME __________________________________________________ DATE _______________ PER ______Final Prep Test___1. One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was thatthe location protected the people from land invasion periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea ___2. Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He (Yellow River) have in common?each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism urban communities were built using iron and steel tools the form of government in each community was based on male suffrage transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways ___3. One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Maya were similar is that eachdeveloped extensive writing systems emphasized equality in education established monotheistic religions encouraged democratic participation in government ___4. “If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner’s tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.” -Code of Hammurabi Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?all men were equal under the law fines were preferable to corporal punishment divisions existed between social classes violence was always punished with violence ___5. Neolithic revolution is characterized by an uprising of farmersswitch from hunting and gathering to settlement and farmingan overthrow of the Byzantine Empirethe growth of nomadic farmers___6. Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?1 Phoenician2 Sumerian 3 Egyptian4 Greek___7. Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?1 All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.2 All residents were given voting rights.3 Women were allowed to vote in major elections.4 Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections ___8. The ancient Athenians are credited with1 inventing and using the wheel2 eliminating slavery3 establishing governments that had democratic elements4 inventing the printing press ___9. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?1 rigid social classes2 emphasis on individualism3 religious uniformity4 mass education___10. The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by1 religious revival2 social reform and political upheaval 3 economic decline4 Artistic and literary achievements"… for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few … an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household. . . . We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character…"- Pericles, 431 B.C.___ 11. Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?1 monarchy 2 aristocracy3 democracy 4 autocracy"Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutionsof our neighbors. It is more the case of our being a model to others than of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands, not of a minority, but of the whole people."___12. Which early society is most likely described in this quotation?1 Spartan2 Athenian3 Babylonian4 Egyptian___13. A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that1 the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in western Europe2 Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries'3 Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered4 Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West___14. Impact of long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of1 military technology2 religious doctrine3 economic policy and planning4 government and law___15. The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of1 economics2 drama3 poetry4 law___ 16. The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by1 a strong central government2 rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders3 universal suffrage in national elections4 a strict adherence to constitutional principles___ 17. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was1 a renewed interest in education and the arts2 a period of disorder and weak central government3 an increase in trade and manufacturing4 the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class'"Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time whenEurope was too weak to accomplish the task."___ 18. Which empire is referred to in this quotation?1 Hellenistic2 Byzantine3 Mongol4 Ottoman___ 19. Rome during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of1 constitutional monarchies2 centralized powers3 feudal governments4 Communist regimes___20. A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was1 a series of military defeats in Africa2 political corruption and the instability of the government3 the abolition of slavery through out the Empire4 continued acceptance of traditional religions___ 21. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance1 A strong military led to national unity.2 Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments.3 Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.4 Political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states.___ 22. A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe 1 came under the control of the Muslims2 was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire3 returned to a republican form of government 4 entered a period of chaos and disorder___ 23. After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the1 Persian Empire2 Mongol Empire3 Byzantine Empire 4 Gupta Empire___ 24. All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of1 direct democracy 2 totalitarianism3 parliamentary democracy4 absolutism___ 25. A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of1 gunpowder 2 the principles of revolutionary socialism3 monotheism4 an effective legal system___ 26. Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?1 Middle Ages Renaissance Ancient Greece Roman Empire2 Renaissance Ancient Greece Roman Empire Middle Ages3 Ancient Greece Roman Empire Middle Ages RenaissanceRoman Empire Middle Ages Renaissance Ancient Greece___27. Which was a characteristic of feudalism in Europe? 1. The feudal system encouraged social change.2. The feudal manor traded with faraway nations.3. The feudal manor provided for most of its own needs 4. The people elected feudal leaders.___28. Feudalism, in Europe during the Middle Ages was characterized by 1. an international trade system3. control over foreign nations2. equal rights for all people4. a rigid social class system___29. The political and economic system that existed in medieval Europe is known as 1. feudalism 2. manorialism3. socialism4. capitalism___30. In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by 1. Birth2. education and training3. individual abilities4. marriage___31. “In some parts of Europe, trade declined, barter replaced money, and there was no strong central government. Constant invasions caused people to concentrate on survival.” Which historical period is described in this quotation?Age of Exploration 2. Reformation3. Early Middle Ages 4. Pax Romana___32. “All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.” Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement?1. the Guild 2. Knighthood 3. the Church 4. the nation-state ___33. The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by1. the manor system and the importance of land ownership2. absolute monarchies and strong central governments 3. decreased emphasis on religion in daily life 4. extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East ___34. Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages? free market2. manorialism3. socialism4. command___35. The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the1. rivalry between the colonial empires 2. suppression of internationalism 3. decline of the Roman Catholic Church 4. collapse of a strong central government ___36. The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that1. favored separation from secular governments 2. avoided involvement in social and educational matters 3. was a strong force that divided many people 4. was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments ___37. Which was a characteristic of feudalism?1. land was exchanged for military service and obligations2. government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants3. power rested in the hands of a string central government4. unified national court systems were developed___38. In Western Europe, which development caused the other three?1. decline of trade3. fall of Roman Empire2. breakdown of central government4. rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church___39. The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of 1. Hinduism3. Jainism 2. Shinto4. Buddhism___40. One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Quran are both similar is that they1. provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers2. deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe3. encourage strife between segments of believers4. support political rebellions that overthrow governments___41. The Quran, Mecca, and the hijra are most closely associated withIslam3. BuddhismJudaism4. Christianity___42. One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both1. support reincarnation2. promote learning as a means to salvation3. encourage the use of statues to symbolize gods4. provide a guide to proper moral and ethical behavior___43. In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition and division of labor?1. caste system3. policy of neutrality2. urbanization4. parliamentary government___44. The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai flourished between A.D. 700 and A.D. 1600 mainly because they controlled the trade routes across the Saharadeveloped self-sufficient economiesbecame religious centers considered sacred by Africansreceived support from European colonial governments___45. Before West African civilizations had contact with Europeans, these civilizations developed art that included bronze, gold, and clay sculptures.economies that did not rely on trade.one system of government for the entire region.social systems that emphasized the nuclear family.___46. During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables were forbidden by the Catholic Church for religious reasons.had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World.were believed to be poisonous.were too expensive to import from China.___47. In the ancient kingdom of Mali and in the Roman Republic, an important feature of life was the development of 1. codified laws.3. social and political equality.2. the Islamic religion.4. agricultural communes.___48. As the Middle Ages ended, the rise of a middle class in Western Europe can be attributed partly to the economic policies of the Roman empire.increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades.strength of Christianity in medieval Europe.self-sufficiency of the manor system.___49. The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it 1. limited the power of the monarch.3. created a bicameral legislature.2. took land away from the nobles.4. extended the right to vote to peasants.___50. An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the end of religious unity in Europe.translation of the Koran (Qur'an).increase in power of the Roman Catholic Church.destruction of the increasing power of monarchs. ................
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