history study guide 2-11
(topic 2)this picture shows ishtar gate, built during the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. What purpose does the gate serve? a. it provided an entry point to the city through defensive walls. b. it was purely decorative c. it was a place to worship Babylonian gods. d. it symbolized openness to visitors from other lands.
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Select the statement that best analyzes the critical role that the structure shown in the photo plays in Islam. A. Muhammad destroyed the idols at the Kaaba and rededicated it to Allah, making it the holiest place in the newly founded monotheistic religion of Islam. B. Muhammad rededicated the Kaaba to the idol Allah, making it the holiest place in the newly founded polytheistic religion of Islam. C. Muhammad received holy messages from an angel of God at this sacred site, making it the birthplace of the newly founded monotheistic religion of Islam. D. Muhammad dedicated the Kaaba to his military victory at the site over Arab tribes who had opposed his religious messages.
A. Muhammad destroyed the idols at the Kaaba and rededicated it to Allah, making it the holiest place in the newly founded monotheistic religion of Islam.
(TOPIC 2)the photograph shows a system of writing developed by the ancient egyptians. WHy might a writing system be valuable to the ancient egyptian government? a. a writing system allowed egypt to record its literature b.a writing system allowed the egyptians to keep records and maintain a more organized government C. A writing system provided the Egyptians with an easy way to communicate with other governments D. A writing system allowed Egyptian leaders a way to communicate with ordinary Egyptians directly.
B.
(TOPIC 2)What do the structures in this photograph suggest about ancient Egypt? A. It existed for only a brief time. B. Its culture was heavily influenced by other civilizations. C. It was largely decentralized and lightly organized. D. It was complex and capable of highly organized efforts.
D.
"All goes wrong when, starved for lack of anything good in their own lives, men turn to public affairs hoping to snatch from thence the happiness they hunger for. They set about fighting for power and this . . . conflict ruins them and their country. The life of true philosophy is the only one that looks down upon offices of state." —Plato, The Republic Based on this passage, with which of the following statements would Plato agree? * Citizens are the best judges of who should rule over them. People who seek public office cannot be trusted to act for the common good. Power is best left in the hands of the aristocracy because they know how to use it. Philosophers should not hold public office because they do not respect it.
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"I will use my power to help the sick to the best of my ability and judgment; I will abstain from harming or wronging any man by it. . . . Whatever I see or hear, professionally, or privately, which ought not to be divulged, I will keep secret. . . . If, therefore, I observe this oath and do not violate it, may I prosper both in my life and in my profession, earning good repute among all men for all time." This oath, which set ethical standards for doctors, is attributed to * Hippocrates. Aristotle. Homer. Archimedes.
a.
"If I had been there with my valiant Franks, I would have avenged Him."—Clovis, King of the Franks Given the strategy that Clovis used to win loyalty from his subjects in Gaul, to whom is Clovis most likely referring? * A. Jesus B. Charles Martel C. Charlemagne D. Pope Leo III
a.
"Then people long to go on pilgrimages . . .To seek the stranger strands Of far-off saints, hallowed in sundry lands,"—Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury TalesThe journeys described in this passage were undertaken by Christians to . . . * A. worship at holy places. B. convert non-believers. C. find schools in need of tithes. D. find and care for the sick.
a.
(2)As described in the Hebrew Bible, what was the basis for Israel's belief in Canaan as a "promised land"? * A. a covenant with God B. a covenant with Egypt C. a promise made by Moses D. a treaty with the Canaanites
a.
(2)In what way did natural resources affect the building of early cities by the Sumerians? * A. Without plentiful wood or stone, they built with bricks made of clay. B. With plentiful forests, they built with wood. C. With plentiful limestone, they built with stone. D. Without plentiful wood or stone, they were only able to construct small structures.
a.
(2)The following text describes the goddess Isis. Which term best describes the religion she embodies? As mourner, she was a principal deity in rites connected with the dead; as magical healer, she cured the sick and brought the deceased to life; and as mother, she was a role model for all women. * A. polytheistic B. legalistic C. Zoroastrian D. monotheistic
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(2)What are the characteristics of a bureaucracy such as the one established by Darius in Persia? * A. government through organized departments, run by officials who follow set rules B. the governing of other nations through military domination C. the governing of a single country through military commanders D. government through independent local rulers
a.
(TOPIC 2)This is a picture of a stone tablet featuring the earliest known writing that was invented by the Sumerians. What feature of this writing identifies it as cuneiform? A. the wedge-shaped marks B. an excessive use of circular symbols C. a division of the tablet into precisely 18 segments D. an emphasis on aesthetics
a.
(Topic 3) The system of writing numbers described in this quotation was devised by mathematicians during the ________ period."It is India that gave us the ingenious method of expressing all numbers by means of ten symbols, each symbol receiving a value of position as well as an absolute value; a profound and important idea which appears so simple to us now that we ignore its true merit. But its very simplicity and the great ease which it has lent to computations put our arithmetic in the first rank of useful inventions." —Pierre-Simon de Laplace A. Gupta B. Maurya C. Han D. Qin
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(Topic 3)A lengthy poem known as ________ reflects important Indian religious beliefs about the immortality of the soul and the value of performing one's duty. * A. the Bhagavad-Gita B. the Ramayana C. the Vedas D. The Epic of Gilgamesh
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(Topic 3)Stone pillars were erected across India under the rule of _______. A. Asoka B. Chandragupta C. Siddhartha Gautama D. Mahabharata
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(Topic 3)This quotation is attributed to a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India under _______ rule."The people are numerous and happy; . . . only those who cultivate the royal land have to pay [a portion of] the grain from it. . . . The king governs without . . . corporal punishments. Criminals are simply fined, lightly or heavily, according to the circumstances [of each case]." —Faxian * A. Gupta B. Maurya C. Mughal D. Nanda
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(topic 4) "Between A.D. 100 and A.D. 700, the Moche people—named after their most famous city—forged a civilization along the arid north coast of Peru." Which statement is true of the people described in this quotation? * a. They constructed the largest adobe structures in the ancient Americas. b. They etched geoglyphs on Earth's surface by clearing away rocks and soil. c. They sculpted tall stone monuments that are each called a stela. d. They constructed housing complexes on cliffs along canyon walls.
a.
(topic 4) A Native American celebration meant to show wealth and divide property among the people * Potlatch Chinampas Tiahuanaco Incans
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(topic 4) A geographic region in the western hemisphere that was home of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. * Mesoamerica Mesa Verde Teotihuacan Valley of Mexico
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(topic 4) Mesa Verde, Spanish for "green table," offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to 1300. Which statement is true of the dwelling described in this text? * It offered protection from intruders. It was built on a cliff facing the sea. It was a freestanding village built on the flatlands. It was an artificial garden created by the Ancestral Puebloans.
a.
(topic 4) Ruler of Inca society from 1438 to 1471; launched a series of military campaigns that gave Incas control of the region from Cuzco to the shores of Lake Titicaca? Pachacuti Tenochtitlan Sapa Inca Yupanqui
a.
(topic 4) Some of the earthworks were large burial mounds, others served as platforms for structures such as temples, and still others served as defensive walls. Mounds were usually cone-shaped, oval, or formed into the shape of an animal. Which civilization was responsible for building the structures described in this text? * Adena Inca Maya Olmec
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(topic 4) South American civilization which rose to power following the collapse of the Chavin in the Andes * Moche Civilization Iroquois League Mesoamerica Valley of Mexico
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(topic 4) The Pima and Papago are descendants of the ________, also known as the "Vanished Ones." * Hohokams Ancestral Puebloans Maya Aztecs
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(topic 4) The largest complex of Anasazi cliff-dwellings in the United States Southwest, built between about AD 1150 and AD 1300 * Mesa Verde Teotihuacan Chavin Mesoamerica
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(topic 4) Which phrase correctly replaces the "?" in this chart? * ( differences the olmec- carved colossal heads out of stone the aztec built islands called chinampas the maya- developed an accurates 365-day solar calendar similarity-?) a. believed in the existence of multiple gods b. created canals for transportation c. were governed by a single ruler d. constructed houses on cliffs along canyon walls
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(topic 4) a round room used by the Pueblo peoples for religious ceremonies * Kiva adobe Stela Maize
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(topic 4) an ancient settlement of southern Indians, located near present day St. Louis, it served as a trading center for 40,000 at its peak in A.D. 1200. * Cahokia Tiahuanaco Chavin Nazca
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(topic 4) political alliance of five Iroquois groups, known as the Five Nations, in the late 1500s * Iroquois League Potlatch Valley of Mexico Moche Civilization
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(topic 4) son of Pachacuti, ruled from 1471-1493, expanded the empire and conquered Chimu in the north * Yupanqui Pachacuti Sapa Inca Pueblo Bonito
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(topic 4) valley in Mexico in which the numerous Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Aztecs, arose * Valley of Mexico Moche Civilization Iroquois League Mesoamerica
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(topic 5) "Every man make up his mind to fight And move on his enemy! Strong as I am,It's hard for me to face so many men And fight with all at once. . . . And yet I will!" —Homer, Iliad This speech is taken from a work of classic Greek literature that describes the * Trojan War. Peloponnesian War. Persian War. conquests of Alexander the Great.
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(topic 5) Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War? * Athens & Sparta Greece & Persia Athens & Thrace 2nd & 26
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(topic 5) Which phrase would best complete this table?studied the causes of illnesses and looked for cures accurately calculated the circumference of Earth built a logical and rigorous geometry from stated axioms argued that Earth rotated on its axis and orbited the sun
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(topic 5)In the following passage, what Greek philosopher describes his own method of seeking wisdom? "All day long and in all places I am always fastening upon you, stirring you and persuading you and reproaching you. You will not easily find another like me." * Socrates Plato Aristotle Zeno
a.
(topic 5)Which Hellenistic mathematician developed the following theorem, which is named for him?"... the sum of the squares on the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square on the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle)—or, in familiar algebraic notation, (a^2) + (b^2) = c^2." * Pythagoras Archimedes Euclid Eratosthenes
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(topic 5)Which of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common? * They were both city-states They were both democracies They were both military states They were both leaders of the Delian League They both lacked National Championships
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(topic 5)Which statement is true of the city-states? Each of them comprised a city and its surrounding countryside. They were separated from one another by 100-foot-high walls. Together, the city-states formed a large empire ruled by Sparta. The city-states often came under attack from Mongol invaders.
a.
(topic 5)Which statement is true of this historian? * He described the Peloponnesian War's savagery and its corrupting influence on people. He is often called the "Father of History" in the Western world. He used the Greek term historie, which means "inquiry," to define his work. He collected information from people who remembered the actual events he chronicled.
a.
(topic 5)Why is it important that Alexander the Great was a student of Aristotle? * Aristotle taught Alexander all that was known in the Greek world then Aristotle taught Alexander how to fight by Greek methods Aristotle taught Alexander the philosophy of Stoicism Aristotle taught Alexander classical strategies to defeat the Persians
a.
(topic 5)Why was the phalanx an effective military formation? * The use of shields protected soldiers and helped maintain formation. Light infantry was placed in front, thereby saving the heavy infantry. Heavy infantry was used in the center, thereby drawing the enemy in closer. Soldiers would break formation and attack once the enemy was in sight.
a.
(topic 7)What can be inferred from this image of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne? * Both the Pope and Charlemagne gained power, and the ideal of a united Christendom was established. The eastern and western Roman empires could now be united. The Pope and Charlemagne were now united against the old Roman empire. Charles, king of the Franks, was now known as Charles the Great, or Charlemagne.
a.
Before it was conquered by Anglo-Saxons in the 400s and 500s, the island in the upper part of the map was a Roman colony known as . . . * Captionless Image A. Britain. B. Hastings. C. London. D. Normandy.
a.
During the Peloponnesian War, more than one-third of the Athenians, including Pericles, died as a result of * disease starvation battle wounds devastating fire
a.
Rome's tolerant attitude toward religion did not extend to Christians because _______. * a. they refused to honor the emperor or the Roman gods b. the Roman emperor was the one true God they had defeated the c. Romans in several battles d. the cult of Isis feared the spread of Christianity
a.
What do the birds in this stained glass portrait of St Francis of Assisi most likely represent? * A. his love of nature B. his belief in birds as omens C. his wish to banish nature from religious worship D. his love of the natural world as a source of the decorative arts
a.
What is the best paraphrase of the main idea of this quotation from the scholastic Thomas Aquinas? "Nothing which implies contradiction falls under the omnipotence of God."—Summa Theologica * A. God's universe is orderly and predictable. B. People should use reason to discover basic truths. C. People should use faith to discover basic truths. D. The universe is filled with contradictions.
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What pull factors attracted European Jews to Eastern Europe during the late Middle Ages? * A. Jews were attracted to Eastern Europe because because they could practice Judaism there without persecution. B. Jews were attracted to countries like Poland for its rich farmland. C. Jews were attracted by the more healthful climate of Eastern Europe. D. Jews were attracted by the open frontier that still existed in Eastern Europe.
a.
What separated the different regions within Greece? * mountains rivers dense forests walls
a.
Which actions did French kings take to increase royal power? * A. granted town charters, introduced national tax, extended royal lands B. formed the Estates General, eliminated bureaucracy, granted town charters C. won support of the Church, built bureaucracy, antagonized the middle class D. opposed the Church, eliminated bureaucracy, extended royal lands
a.
Which concept is a feature of both ancient Roman law and our own? * a. the right of the accused to face the accuser b.the presumption of guilt until proven innocent c.the interpretation of law by a jury d. the imposition of penalties based on social class
a.
Which reform was introduced in Athens by Solon? * He outlawed debt slavery. He opened high offices to all citizens. He granted citizenship to all foreigners. He gave farmers land taken from the nobles.
a.
Which statement accurately describes this image? * Nero, who persecuted Christians, was blamed for setting fire to Rome. Caligula, who was possibly insane, set fire to Rome to "purify" the city. Nero's burning of Rome marked the end of the Roman republic and the beginning of the Roman empire. The burning of Rome by Caligula marked his final attempt to purge Christianity from the empire.
a.
Which statement gives the most insightful historical appraisal of this quotation? "I found Rome of clay; I leave it to you of marble." —last words of Octavian Augustus * a. It is accurate, because the reign of Augustus marked the birth of the Roman empire. b. It is inaccurate, because the reign of Augustus marked the decline of the Roman empire. c. It is accurate, because Augustus's embrace of Christianity unified the Roman republic. d. It is inaccurate, because Augustus could not gather the popular support he needed to rule.
a.
Which statement is the best caption for this map? * a. In 284, the emperor Diocletian relinquished the Roman empire's western provinces to co-emperor Maximian. b. In 284, the emperor Diocletian relinquished the Roman empire's eastern provinces to co-emperor Maximian. c. In 284, the emperor Maximian relinquished the Roman empire's western provinces to co-emperor Diocletian. d. In 284, the emperor Maximian relinquished the Roman empire's eastern provinces to co-emperor Diocletian.
a.
Who wrote The Republic, a book that set forth his vision of a perfectly governed society? * Plato Pericles Socrates Sophocles
a.
(2)In what way did Zoroaster relate to the traditional gods worshiped by the Persians? * A. He continued to worship only the traditional gods. B. He rejected them in favor of a single god. C. He incorporated them into his new religion. D. He replaced them with similar Egyptian gods.
b.
(2)Menes, the king of Upper Egypt, united the two regions of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. What feature served as a highway linking the two regions? A. the Red Sea B. the Nile River C. the Eastern Desert D. the Western Desert
b.
(2)Which religion held the belief described in the following statement?After judgment is passed by Ahura Mazda, the good enter the kingdom of everlasting joy and light, and the bad are consigned to the regions of horror and darkness. * A. Judaism B. Zoroastrianism C. Hammurabi's Code D. monotheism
b.
(Topic 3)Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with _______. * A. ensuring that people lived in harmony with nature B. ensuring social order and good government C. ensuring unity and a joint family structure D. expanding a country's territory
b.
(Topic 3)Feudalism was a system of government in which _______. * A. the dynastic cycle determined who would rule B. lords governed their land but had obligations to the ruler C. belief systems guided the ruler's actions D. rulers offered moral advice and promised a just government
b.
(Topic 3)The dikes in this image have been built along the ________ River to prevent it from overflowing. * A. Chang B. Huang C. Yangtze D. Ganga
b.
(Topic 3)The supreme god, _______, was among the many gods and nature spirits to whom the early Chinese prayed. * A. Laozi B. Shang Di C. Confucius D. Shi Huangdi
b.
(Topic 3)Which term refers to seasonal winds that regularly blow across the Indian subcontinent? * A. Sirocco B. monsoon C. tornado D. Harappa
b.
(Topic 3)Why do people who practice Jainism carry brooms? * A. They believe that cleanliness is next to godliness. B. They want to avoid killing any living thing. C. They are the caste responsible for street cleaning. D. They believe that Hindus leave evil spirits behind them.
b.
(topic 4) "The Sapa Inca was believed to be descended from the sun god, Inti, and was worshipped by his people as a god. Traditionally, the Sapa Inca married his eldest sister, who became known as the Coya." —Hazel Richardson, Life in Ancient South America Which statement is true of the person discussed above? * a. Silver, considered the "sweat of the sun," served as the symbol of the Sapa Inca. b.He kept the people fed and public works projects staffed using a labor tax. c. He was the nominal head of the Incas, with the real power residing in the Coya. d. He had claim over the herds and mines of his empire but not over land and people.
b.
(topic 4) A brick or building material made of sun-dried earth and straw. * Maize adobe pueblo Kiva
b.
(topic 4) An early form of corn grown by Native Americans * adobe Maize Quipu Kiva
b.
(topic 4) In the Empire, close knit village * Cuzco Ayllu Pueblo Bonito Yupanqui
b.
(topic 4) Inca religion culminated in the worship of the sun, which was presided over by the priests of the last native pre-Columbian conquerors of the Andean regions of South America. Which statement correctly describes a feature of the religion mentioned in this text? * People revered Huitzilopochtli as their patron god and sacrificed able-bodied slaves to him. People offered food, clothing, and drink to the guardian spirits of the home and the village. Pyramids with flat tops and compartments for religious sacrifices were constructed. The Inca people were monotheistic in their belief, praying only to the sun god.
b.
(topic 4) The language spoken by the Aztecs was known as * Iroquois. Nahuatl. Quechua. Teotihuacán.
b.
(topic 4) Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the Inca civilization? * The Inca required conquered people to pay a tribute. The Inca emperor owned all the land and people in his empire. The Inca farmers worked the land as an independent enterprise. The Inca developed a system of writing and invented a calendar.
b.
(topic 4) Which statement is true about the Sapa Inca in this picture? a. He was the founder of the Inca civilization. b. He sent spies into enemy territory to gain intelligence. c. He inherited the kingdom from his father, Topa Inca Yupanqui. d. He was known to treat conquered people in a barbaric manner.
b.
(topic 4) a culture that thrived in the Andean region from about AD 200 - AD 1000 * a. Tiahuanaco b. Huari c. Teotihuacan d. Potlatch
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(topic 4) first major metropolis in Mesoamerica, collapsed around 800 CE. It is most remembered for the gigantic "pyramid of the sun". * Chavin Teotihuacan Mesoamerica Tiahuanaco
b.
(topic 4) floating farming islands made by the Aztec * ncans Chinampas Potlatch Earthwork
b.
(topic 5) The Peloponnesian War was won by whom? * Persia Sparta Athens Delian League
b.
(topic 5)What caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government? * the size of the region the geography of the region the independent nature of the people all of the above
b.
(topic 5)Which phrase correctly completes this chart? * rule of officials elected by the people of a country concentration of power in the hands of the wealthy control of power by a hereditary landholding elite state of lawlessness and disorder
b.
(topic 5)Which statement tells a characteristic of the life described in this excerpt? "Instead of softening the boys' feet with sandals, he required them to harden their feet by going without shoes. He believed that if this habit were cultivated, it would enable them to climb hills more easily and descend steep inclines with less danger, and that a youth who had accustomed himself to go barefoot would leap and jump and run more nimbly than a boy in sandals. And instead of letting them be pampered in the matter of clothing, he introduced the custom of wearing one garment throughout the year, believing that they would thus be prepared to face changes of heat and cold." —Xenophon, on the system of education set up by Lycurgus, the Spartan lawgiver * Spartan boys began training for athletic events at the age of fifteen. Spartan boys were encouraged to steal food to develop cunning. Spartan men engaged in trade with the other city-states of Greece. Spartan men could take their place in the assembly only at the age of 60.
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(topic 6) What did the poet Horace mean by these words? "Greece has conquered her rude conqueror." * a. Although Rome ruled Greece, Greece controlled the Roman senate. b. Although Greece conquered Rome, Rome conquered Greece culturally. c. Although Greece excelled in cultural achievements, Rome had little respect for Greece. d. Although Rome conquered Greece, Greece conquered Rome culturally.
b.
A positive outcome of the Crusades was that it . . . * A. marked the resolution of hostility among Christians, Muslims, and Jews. B. moved Europe from bartering toward a money-based economy. C. moved Western European nations from monarchies to democracies. D. created a bond between the Roman and Byzantine churches.
b.
Although all members of the early Roman senate were patricians, farmers, merchants, and artisans eventually gained the right to choose officials who ______. * a. could assist Etruscan authorities in governing Rome b. could veto laws they felt were harmful to plebeians c. were allowed to select patrician consuls d. were granted power to rule for six months
b.
As the Roman republic expanded, conquered peoples were forced to ______. * a. adopt Roman customs b. pay taxes to Rome c. become Roman citizens d. replace their local governments
b.
Athenian domination of the Greek world lasted * a. from the reign of Solon until the start of the Persian Wars. b. from the formation of the Delian League until the end of the Peloponnesian War. from the end of the Persian c. Wars until the conquest of Greece by Philip of Macedon. d. from the Age of Pericles to the Hellenistic age.
b.
Based on this map, which phrase correctly describes obstacles to Hannibal's invasion strategy? * a. Roman military encampments along the southern coast of Gaul b. the terrain in northern Spain and northwestern Italy c. the terrain along the northern Mediterranean coast d. Roman military encampments on Corsica and Sardinia
b.
How did Henry II's belief that his royal courts had the right to try clergymen accused of crimes affect his relationship with the Church? * A. It increased tensions because Henry successfully outlawed Church courts in England. B. It caused conflict because both Church and monarch claimed the same powers. C. It made them stronger allies because they could work together to ensure justice. D. It relaxed tensions because the Church was unwilling to try clergymen.
b.
Jesus was a threat to Roman authorities because _______. * a. he could perform miracles of healing b. his speeches could inflame those opposed to Roman rule c. his apostles had infiltrated the Roman army d. he could resurrect people killed by the Romans
b.
Sentiments such as this one encouraged many Roman women to become followers of ______. "there is neither Jew nor Greek . . . neither slave nor free . . . neither male nor female." —letter from Paul to the Galatians Isis Jesus Mithras Caesar
b.
The activity depicted here was an aspect of daily life under the . . . * Captionless Image A. Venerable Bede. B. Benedictine Rule. C. Abbess Hildegarde. D. Canon Law.
b.
The activity depicted here was typical of a Roman social policy that critics called ______. * a. the Pax Romana b. Bread and Circuses c. the Cursus Honorum d. the Res Publica
b.
The education of an average child during the Middle Ages centered on basic religious knowledge. What does this imply about the values of medieval society? * A. Basic literacy skills, taught through religion, were at the core of medieval society. B. Religion was at the core of medieval society. C. Civic rights and duties were at the core of medieval society. D. Science and mathematics were at the core of medieval society.
b.
The portrait depicts ________, who sponsored the Portugal exploration A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Prince Henry C. Oasai Tutu D. Christopher Columbus
b.
The region shown here experienced conflict between Christians and Muslims during . . . * A. the First, Second, and Third Crusades. B. the Third Crusade. C. First, Second, and Fourth Crusades. D. the Second Crusade.
b.
The style of this sculpture is an example of ______. * Roman idealism Roman realism C. Roman satire D. Roman mythology
b.
The technology shown here revolutionized warfare during the . . . * Captionless Image A. Battle of Tours. B. Hundred Years' War. C. Battle of Hastings. D. Third Crusade.
b.
This quotation reflects a widespread Roman attitude toward Carthage following ______. "Carthage must be destroyed." —Cato, Roman Senator * a. the latifundia b. the Second Punic War c. the Pax Romana d. the conquest of Gaul
b.
This quotation that attacks human folly is best described as an example of ______. "This is a fault common to all singers, that among their friends they never are inclined to sing when they are asked, but unasked, they never desist." —Horace * a. epic poetry b.satire c.philosophy d. scientific theory
b.
What did the document quoted here proclaim in the Roman empire? "We, Constantine and Licinius the Emperors, having met in concord at Milan and having set in order everything which pertains to the common good and public security . ." a. the establishment of Christianity as the empire's official religion b. freedom of worship to all citizens of the Roman empire c. the establishment of Milan as the empire's capital d. the division of the Roman empire into east and west
b.
What events caused the decline of the Abbasid dynasty? A. The Abbasids willingly gave up their lands to the Seljuk Turks and the Mongols. B. The Abbasid empire fragmented, and other peoples gained control. C. The invaders from Spain created small kingdoms throughout the former empire. D. The Umayyads and the Abbasids waged a civil war that destroyed the empire.
b.
What message was Jesus trying to convey with these words? "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." * a. patience and understanding of righteous people b. mercy and sympathy for the poor and helpless c. blessings and support for those who inherit the most d. food and water for those who are hungry and thirsty
b.
What was the main reason that Constantinople was a good location for the capital of the Byzantine Empire? A. It was protected from invaders by the mountains of Asia Minor and the Balkans. B. It was located at a crossroads for trade between Asia and Europe. C. It was near the mouth of some of the region's greatest rivers. D. It was close to the many islands that dot the Aegean Sea.
b.
Which list has the correct arrangement of the early Christian hierarchy? * A. (1) Diocese, (2) Pope/Patriarch, (3) Bishop B. (1) Pope/Patriarch, (2) Bishop, (3) Diocese C. (1) Bishop, (2) Pope/Patriarch, (3) Diocese D. (1) Pope/Patriarch, (2) Diocese, (3) Bishop
b.
Which phrase best completes the chart? * a. ruled over Patricians b. could veto laws c. served as dictators d. were not citizens
b.
As the Roman republic declined, agricultural labor of the sort depicted here provided the most direct economic advantage to_______. * a. mercenaries b. small farmers c. owners of latifundia d. a shared religion
c
"If you have any complaint to make about the results of your efforts hitherto, or about myself as your commander, there is no more to say. . . . Are you afraid that a few natives who may still be left will offer opposition? Come, come! These natives either surrender without a blow or are caught on the run--or leave their country undefended for your taking; and when we take it, we make a present of it to those who have joined us of their own free will and fight on our side." -Alexander the Great to his troops What does the above speech suggest about Alexander the Great? * He was a ruthless conqueror and harsh commander. He was a master of military strategy and tactics. He was an inspiring leader who sought to motivate his troops. He was determined to complete the conquest of all Greece.
c.
(2)How did the Phoenicians' culture spread across the ancient Middle East? A. They traded with many peoples. B. They wrote with their new alphabet. C. Visitors came to the city of Tyre. D. Their purple dye and tin were very popular trade goods.
c.
(2)When Sargon, the ruler of Akkad, invaded and conquered the neighboring city-states of Sumer, what did he create for the first time? * A. a city-state B. a colony C. an empire D. a civilization
c.
(2)Why might it be surprising that one of the world's first libraries was founded in the Assyrian city of Nineveh? * A. The Assyrians did not have any system of writing, and therefore no books for a library. B. The Sumerians prevented the Assyrians from developing their own culture. C. The Assyrians are best known as feared warriors, not for their learning. D. Within Assyria, Nineveh was known as a military center, not a center of learning.
c.
(TOPIC 2)This picture depicts the single wise god of Zoroastrianism. What does this image suggest about Zoroastrianism? A. It was devoted strictly to peace. B. It was a largely contemplative religion. C. Conflict held a place in its view of the world. D. It valued humility above all virtues.
c.
(Topic 3)A dynasty enjoyed the Mandate of Heaven as long as the dynasty _______. * A. offered regular sacrifices to the gods B. followed the teachings of Confucius C. provided good government D. worshiped Shang Di as the supreme god
c.
(Topic 3)The image shows ________, a medical treatment promoted by doctors during the Han period. * A. acupressure B. shiatsu C. acupuncture D. stitches
c.
(Topic 3)Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India? * A. Conquering Indian armies spread Buddhism throughout Asia. B. The Buddha's teachings were translated into English. C. Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia. D. Buddhism divided into four sects, reaching more people.
c.
(topic 4) "It is said that when the [sun] was made, . . . there was fasting for four days. It is said that the moon would be the sun. And when four days were completed, it is said, the [sun] was made during the night . . . a very great fire was laid . . . into which was to leap, was to fall the moon—where he was to gain renown, glory: by which he would become the sun. And the moon thereupon went to leap into the fire. Then all the gods shouted, they said: "When [is this to be], O gods? Let the sun stop!" But little [Nanahuatzini] had already dared; he thereupon leaped into the fire. Thus he became the sun. —Fray Bernardino de Sahagún, in a translation of an Aztec text According to your knowledge of Aztec society, a member of which of the following classes most likely recorded the text above? * nobles traders priests serfs
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(topic 4) A wall made of Earth and Stone * Potlatch Chinampas Earthwork Tiahuanaco
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(topic 4) I, Dekanawidah, and the confederate lords now uproot the tallest pine tree and into the cavity [hole] thereby made we cast all weapons of war. Into the depths of the earth . . . we cast all weapons of strife [conflict]. We bury them from sight forever and plant again the tree. Thus shall all Great Peace be established and hostilities shall no longer be known between the Five Nations but only peace to a united people." —The Constitution of the Five Nations The political organization described in this quotation was known as the ________ League. * Hohokam Adena Iroquois Inuit
c.
(topic 4) In human memory, I believe that there is no account of a road as great as this, running through deep valleys, high mountains, banks of snow, torrents of water, living rocks, and wild rivers . . . In all places it was clean and swept free of refuse, with lodgings, storehouses, Sun temples, and posts along the route. Oh! Can anything similar be claimed for Alexander [the Great] or any of the [other] powerful kings who ruled the world . . .?" —Pedro Cieza de Léon, Spanish explorer admiring an ancient road system What was significant about the roads described here? * The Inca was the first civilization to construct and use them. During an uprising, they allowed ordinary people to escape rebels. They allowed armies and news to move rapidly throughout the empire. All roads led through Tenochtitlán, the Inca capital.
c.
(topic 4) Incan Sun God * Kiva Incans Inti Huari
c.
(topic 4) The Ancestral Puebloanos used structures such as this one for events such as combats and races. public executions of thieves and murderers. religious ceremonies and political meetings. disposing of garbage and refuse.
c.
(topic 4) The capital city of the Incan Empire, Located in present-day Peru * Ayllu Pachacuti Cuzco Tenochtitlan
c.
(topic 4) The emperor of the Incan Empire. People believed that he was descended from the sun god. * Pachacuti Yupanqui Sapa Inca Pueblo Bonito
c.
(topic 4) Which culture developed an understanding of this concept? From placeholder to the driver of calculus, zero has crossed the greatest minds and most diverse borders since it was born many centuries ago. Today, zero is perhaps the most pervasive global symbol known. In the story of zero, something can be made out of nothing. * Inuit Inca Maya Mohawk
c.
(topic 4) Which statement correctly describes a feature of the city-states? They formed an empire before and during the Classic Period. They were united politically to a greater extent than the Aztec and Inca cities. They maintained regular contact through a system of economic exchange. They co-existed peacefully and never engaged in warfare.
c.
(topic 4) Which statement is true of the potlatch ceremony? Captionless Image This ceremony was practiced by the Incas, the Aztecs, and the Mayas. In this ceremony, a priest distributed food to the poor and the hungry. In this ceremony, people shared their surplus wealth with others. This ceremony was held by a person's relatives only after his death.
c.
(topic 5) This screw, developed by Archimedes, was used to * hoist flags up a pole and pull them down. raise and lower sails on ships. lift water to high levels for irrigation. move heavy stone blocks during the construction of a building.
c.
(topic 5)"Another defect in the Lacedaemonian constitution is seen in connection with the office of ephor. . . .And just because the power of the ephors is excessive and dictatorial, even the ... kings have been forced to curry favor with them." —Aristotle, Politics Book II What government is Aristotle describing in this passage? * the Athenian government the Spartan government the Persian government the Mycenaean government
c.
(topic 5)Alexander the Great was tutored by * Socrates. Sophocles. Aristotle. Plato.
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(topic 5)Each city-state in this map was known as a town. district. polis. county.
c.
(topic 5)The idea that people should not struggle against the the inevitable sorrows and disappointments of life is a central teaching of what school of thought? * idealism Sophism Stoicism the Socratic method
c.
(topic 5)Under the aristocracy, Athenian wealth and power grew. Yet discontent spread among ordinary people. Why might Athenian soldiers have shared the feelings described in this excerpt? * They were barred from becoming citizens of Athens. During hard times, they were forced to sell their land to nobles. They believed that their service to Athens entitled them to more rights. They often had to sell their families into slavery to pay their debts to nobles.
c.
(topic 5)Which statement is true of the Mycenaeans? * Their rulers lived in a vast palace at Knossos. They came under attack from Minoan sea raiders. They fought in the Trojan War around 1250 B.C. They lived in a single city-state on the mainland.
c.
(topic 5)Which statement is true of the Spartan government in ancient Greece? * a. It was headed by a single monarch. b. Twenty ephors ran the day-to-day affairs. c. Major decisions were approved by an assembly. d. All native-born Spartans were accorded citizenship.
c.
As Rome's first emperor, how did Augustus build a stable government? * a. by making Roman law the same for all provinces b. by setting term limits for future emperors c. by creating a civil service to enforce Rome's laws d. by replacing senate patricians with plebeians and tribunes
c.
Based on this map, the two city-states that came to dominate ancient Greece were * founded on separate islands. located on the shores of the Aegean Sea. separated by more than 100 miles of rugged terrain. centers of gold and silver mining.
c.
During the Middle Ages, which of the following economic activities was engaged in exclusively by Jews? * A. forming guilds B. creating partnerships C. lending money at interest D. renting land to tenant farmers
c.
Early Christian documents were written in Greek or Latin and the spread of Christianity was also aided by _______. * a. sympathetic Roman officials b. the Old Testament c. the unity of the Roman empire d. ideas absorbed from Egypt and the Fertile Crescent
c.
From which of these is this excerpt most likely taken? Here is subscribed the inquisition of lands as the barons of the king have made inquiry into them; that is to say by the oath of the sheriff of the shire, and of all the barons and their Frenchmen, and the whole hundred, the priests, reeves, and six villains of each manor; then, what the manor is called, who held it in the time of king Edward, who holds now . . . * A. The City of Ladies B. Poem of the Cid C. The Domesday Book D. Song of Roland
c.
How does this illustration of a manor illustrate that the manor was at the heart of the feudal economy? A. It shows that the manor produced many goods to sell to surrounding communities. B. It shows that the manor produced food and had a thriving timber industry. C. It shows that the manor was a self-sufficient community that could grow its own food and attend to its religious needs. D. It shows that the manor could produce food in two different seasons.
c.
How might the Reconquista have affected Spain's economic and cultural life? * A. Expelling Jews and Muslims, including businessmen, probably strengthened the economy and made the culture more diverse. B. Expelling Jews and Muslims, including businessmen, probably weakened the monarchy and made the culture less diverse. C. Expelling Jews and Muslims, including businessmen, probably weakened the economy and made the culture less diverse. D. Expelling Jews and Muslims, including businessmen, probably made the economy more dependent on agriculture and made the culture more diverse.
c.
In 1040 the Church forbade the barons to make any attack on each other between sunset on Wednesday and sunrise on the following Monday, or upon any ecclesiastical fast or feast day . . . on pain of excommunication. This excerpt illustrates the . . . * A. frequency of warfare in medieval Europe. B. Importance of the Christian calendar. C. power of the Church in medieval Europe. D. influence of the Benedictine Rule.
c.
In the war that took place around 1250 B.C., shown in the illustrations here and described in the Iliad, * Troy conquered the Persians. Athens became a democracy. the Mycenaeans defeated Troy. Spartan troops captured Athens.
c.
In this excerpt, Tiberius Gracchus is depicted as angry with the ______. "The wild beasts that roam over Italy . . . have every one of them a cave or lair to lurk in; but the men who fight and die for Italy enjoy the common air and light, indeed, but nothing else . . . they fight and die to support others in wealth and luxury, and though they are [thought of as] masters of the world, they have not a single clod of earth that is their own." --excerpt from Plutarch's The Life of Tiberius Gracchus * a. plebeians b. Corsicans c. patricians d. Carthaginians
c.
On September 8, 1522, nearly three years after setting out, the survivors— one ship and 18 sailors—reached Spain. The survivors had been the first people to circumnavigate, or sail around, the world. Antonio Pigafetta, one of the few survivors of the expedition, observed: "I believe of a certainty that no one will ever again make such a voyage." Which statement is true about the voyage referenced in the text? * A. Ferdinand Magellan and the other survivors returned to Spain in 1521. B. During the expedition, Ferdinand Magellan and the sailors took nearly three weeks to cross the Pacific and reach the Spice Islands. C. Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Philippines when the fleet reached there in 1521. D. Ferdinand Magellan returned to Spain after reaching South America, while the rest of the sailors decided to push across the Pacific to the East Indies.
c.
Philip II of Macedonia ruled from 359-336 B.C.E. . . . Philip's army was greatly outnumbered by the Athenian and Thebian forces, yet his phalanxes overwhelmed the Athenians and Thebians. Athens and Thebes were forced to become subjects of Philip and Macedonia, leaving Sparta as the only Greek state not under Macedonian control.. This event was significant because it * ended the Peloponnesian War. led to the establishment of democracy in Athens. marked the beginning of an age in which Greek culture spread widely. demonstrated the superiority of the Macedonian navy.
c.
Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, were said to be the sons of a Latin woman and the god _______. * Zeus Jupiter Poseidon Mars
c.
Some of the characteristics of Muslim art include * A. the use of calligraphy, geometric shapes, and an arabesque style. B. the depiction of Muhammad and Mecca to illustrate religious buildings and the Quran. C. the use of oil paintings and mosaics to show Muslims in their daily life. D. the blending of classical and Gothic styles of architecture in mosques.
c.
The Pantheon owes its existence to Rome's pioneering use of _______. * frescoes arches concrete sculpture
c.
The group shown here would likely be involved in . . * Captionless Image A. providing religious education for young people. B. enforcing the code of chivalry among local nobles. C. taxing and governing the town in which it did business. D. creating and preserving copies of literary works.
c.
The main reason for the decline of the Roman republic was _______. * a. the Punic Wars b. Caesar's conquest of Gaul c. the growing gap between the rich and the poor d. the use of mercenaries in the Roman army
c.
This excerpt about medieval Christianity is specifically describing the nature of . . .. . . extended over a whole town or diocese or district or country, and involved the innocent with the guilty. It was a suspension of religion in public exercise, including even the rites of marriage and burial. . A. an excommunication. B. Benedictine Rule. C. an interdict. D. canon law.
c.
This temple, known as the Parthenon, was dedicated to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Hera. Athena. Demeter.
c.
To communicate his ideas, Jesus often used short stories with moral lessons called _______. * a. myths b. satires c. parables d. lyres
c.
What is the best example of the code of chivalry? * A. A knight uses a weapon hidden in his boot to gain an advantage over his opponent B. A peasant steals a chicken from a lord to feed his family C. A knight rescues a peasant family from a fire. D. A knight requires a commoner to go with him into battle.
c.
What was the significance of the emergence of a vernacular language in medieval Europe? * A. It suggested a renewed interest in the work of Christian scholars. B. It suggested a new interest in Muslim and Jewish scholarship. C. It suggested a new interest in ordinary people and the stories that entertained and educated them. D. It suggested a renewed interest in the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
c.
Which answer best categorizes the importance of the items listed in the chart? A. commandments from each of the five books comprising the holy Quran B. duties common to Islam, Judaism, and Christianity C. the fundamental duties comprising the Pillars of Islam D. the most important laws comprising Islamic Sharia
c.
Which characteristic would be placed under "Shia" in the diagram? A. follows the teachings of Muhammad as told in the Quran B. monotheistic, Abrahamic faith worshiping Allah as one true god C. believe only descendants of Muhammad may lead D. believe any good Muslim can lead
c.
Which event can be inferred from the map A. Jacques Cartier reached the Spice Islands during his expedition. B. Ferdinand Magellan discovered the St. Lawrence River. C. Vasco da Gama made an expedition to the west coast of India. D. Christopher Columbus crossed Moctezuma's empire during his voyage.
c.
Which list correctly arranges the major geographical regions of Russia? * Captionless Image A. A) Steppe; B) Farmland; C) Forests B. A) Steppe; B) Forests; C) Farmland C. A) Forests; B) Farmland; C) Steppe D. A) Forests; B) Steppe; C) Farmland
c.
Which of the following cultures was not represented in the cultural blend of Hellenistic culture? * Indian Persian Chinese Egyptian
c.
Which philosopher was condemned to death for "corrupting the youth of Athens" and "neglecting the city's gods"? * Plato Aristotle Socrates Protagoras
c.
Which phrase correctly replaces the "?" in this chart? * (aristarchus- argued that Earth rotated on its axis and orbited the sun Archimedes- mastered the use of the lever and pulley) mastered the use of the lever and pulley studied the causes of illnesses and looked for cures argued that Earth rotated on its axis and orbited the sun argued that the state should regulate every aspect of the lives of citizens
c.
Which phrase fits into the blank cell on this chart? * a. defeat of the Persian empire b. invasion of Asia Minor c. participation in the Trojan War d. capture of the Indian subcontinent
c.
Which statement best characterizes this quotation? "If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself." —Augustine of Hippo * a. It strikes a balance between monotheism and polytheism. b. It says the gospels are filled with bias and need to be evaluated. c. It blends Christian teaching and a logical approach to knowledge. d. It says that any interpretation of the gospels is correct.
c.
Which statement is true of Herodotus? * a. He invented conversations and speeches for historical figures. b. He described the savagery and corrupting influence of the Trojan War. c. He relied on old scrolls and written records for information. d. He wrote about national war policies when chronicling the Peloponnesian War.
c.
Why did the writings of the poet Virgil and the historian Livy focus on the rise and fall of Roman power? They wanted Rome's enemies to fear its power. They wanted to elevate Roman history above Greek history. They wanted to arouse patriotism and restore traditional Roman virtues. They wanted to revise Roman history to reveal Rome's cruelty.
c.
With these words, Julius Caesar boasted of _______. "Veni, vidi, vici" * a. victorious suppression of revolts around the b. Mediterranean forcing the Roman senate to name him dictator c. giving jobs and public lands to the poor d. preventing the Carthaginians from capturing Rome
c.
(2)By establishing a single Persian coinage, what was Darius able to create? * A. the first known empire B. strong trade with Europe C. high levels of barter with Egypt D. stronger trade and economic links among his far-flung subjects
d.
(2)Sumerians invented the earliest known writing, which was later called ________. * A. hieroglyphics B. ziggurat C. Mesopotamian D. cuneiform
d.
(2)The following text refers to a book used by the ancient Egyptians. What does this book suggest about Egyptian beliefs?To survive the dangerous journey through the underworld, Egyptians relied on the Book of the Dead. It contained spells, charms, and formulas for the dead to use in the afterlife. * A. Egyptians believed in a safe, comfortable afterlife. B. Egyptians believed their efforts in life had little or no effect on the afterlife. C. Egyptians believed that time had no reality in the afterlife. D. Egyptians believed that charms known in life could protect people in the afterlife.
d.
(2)What fact about ancient Egypt is reflected in the following statement from the pharaoh Ramses II?"The foot of an Egyptian woman may walk where it pleases her and no one may deny her." * A. Ramses II raised women's status during his rule. B. Women's status in ancient Egypt was similar to women's status today. C. Men and women in ancient Egypt held the same status. D. Egyptian women held higher status than women elsewhere in the ancient world.
d.
(Topic 3)Han emperors made ________ the official belief system of the state. * A. Daoism B. Legalism C. Expansionism D. Confucianism
d.
(Topic 3)The image is an example of a ________ painting. * A. Confucianist B. feudalist C. dynastic D. Daoist
d.
(topic 4) Another great Native American civilization. Settled in Peru. Conquered by Pizarro. * a.Potlatch b. Tiahuanaco c. Huari d. Incas
d.
(topic 4) Before the Maya developed large population centers, like those later constructed by the Inca and Aztecs, they lived scattered across the land. They developed two farming methods that allowed them to thrive in the tropical environment. Which farming method indicated in this text was adopted by the Maya? * They created a system of terraced farming which made efficient use of canals to water their crops. They built a complex irrigation system that included numerous canals for watering their crops. They created artificial islands made of reed mats anchored to a shallow lake-bed with willow trees. They built raised fields along the banks of rivers to lift crops up above the annual floodwaters.
d.
(topic 4) The Inca sheared wool from ________ to create colorful textiles to be worn as clothing or as adornments, such as belts and bags. * goats sheep musk oxen alpacas
d.
(topic 4) The Inuit constructed dome-shaped homes made from snow and ice called * ayllus. pueblos. kivas. igloos.
d.
(topic 4) The first Mesoamerican civilization. Between ca. 1200 and 400 B.C.E., these people of central Mexico created a vibrant civilization that included intensive agriculture, wide-ranging trade, ceremonial centers, and monumental construction. * Chavin Quipu Potlatch Olmec
d.
(topic 4) Which list correctly replaces the "?" in this chart? * (Purpose- Band together and act as mentors to their people to stop invasions, intertribal warfare, cannibalism, and to treat one another civilly. period- 145-1660 to 1722 region- new york state from hudson river north to St.lawrence river and west to genesee river members- ?) a. the Maya, Apaches, Nazca, Inca, and Ancestral Puebloan b. the Aztec, Inuit, Hohokam, Chavin, and Moche c. the Papago, Pima, Hopewell, Natchez, and Adena d. the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca
d.
(topic 4) Which statement is true about these "floating gardens"? They were artificial islands made of mud and built by the Maya. They floated around the lake, pushed by the wind. They were used to raise maize, squash, and beans. They were built to lift crops up above the annual floodwaters.
d.
(topic 4) Which statement is true of this geoglyph? * It was etched by the Aztecs. It is the only geoglyph of a mammal. It was used to depict directions. It was made by clearing away rocks and soil.
d.
(topic 4) Which structures were constructed by the Maya? * large underground chambers called kivas housing complexes along canyon walls artificial islands called chinampas tall stone monuments called stelae
d.
(topic 4) a civilization that flourished on what is now the southern coast of Peru from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 600. * Huari Stela Quipu Nazca
d.
(topic 4) a communal village built by Indians in the southwestern United States * Huari Stela adobe pueblo
d.
(topic 5) Which of the following statements is true of Mycenaean civilization but not of Minoan civilization? * It achieved prosperity through trade. It controlled the island of Crete. It was eventually conquered by invaders. It dominated the Aegean world through warfare.
d.
(topic 5)"Our citizens attend both to public and private duties, and do not allow absorption in their own various affairs to interfere with their knowledge of the city's life. We differ from other states in regarding the man who holds aloof from public life not as 'quiet' but as useless." —Pericles, Funeral Oration Which statement best sums up the main idea of this passage? * a. In Athens, democracy has led to happiness and prosperity. b. In Athens, all citizens have the right to vote. c. In Athens, all citizens have a responsibility to take part in government. d. In Athens, citizenship is extended to anyone who wishes to take part in government.
d.
(topic 5)What was one way that Athens was more democratic than Sparta? * Athenian women had more rights than Spartan women. Slavery was abolished in Athens but not in Sparta. Citizens of Sparta had no say in government, while those of Athens did. Athens had a true legislature, while Sparta did not.
d.
(topic 5)Which phrase gives an example of the kind of art described by the text? The Minoan culture was named after King Minos of Crete, who ruled around the time of 1350-1250 B.C.E. . . . Unlike their contemporaries the Egyptians, there was no oppressive priesthood or rigid artistic styles, and Minoan art reflected a freedom and willingness to assimilate other artistic traditions from throughout the region. * pottery depicting athletes competing in a javelin contest an illustration of women leading secluded lives a painting of soldiers in a phalanx formation a fresco showing leaping dolphins
d.
(topic 5)Which statement describes a reason for women in ancient Sparta to engage in this activity? * Captionless Image a. They worked as indentured servants and the fittest women received the best jobs. b. They had to compulsorily serve in the Spartan army for 20 years. c. they were supposed to run the day-to-day affairs of the city-state. d. They were expected to produce healthy sons for the Spartan army.
d.
King Henry II is said to have shouted the following about Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, inadvertently leading to Becket's murder. Why did Henry call Becket a "meddlesome priest"?"What cowards I have brought up in my court. Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?"—King Henry II, 1170 * A. Becket disagreed with Henry's decision to send out traveling justices to enforce royal law. B. Becket disagreed with Henry's efforts to collect groups of men to serve on early juries. C. Becket disagreed with Henry's decision to use the Domesday Book as a basis for taxation. D. Becket disagreed with Henry's efforts to extend royal power over the Church.
d.
Originally, the Roman republic was governed by _______. * a. two tribunal consuls b. a senate consisting of 300 patricians c. two patrician dictators d. a senate consisting of 300 plebeians
d.
The Roman republic was established after a successful rebellion against the ______. * a. Greeks b. Sardinians c. Carthaginians d. Etruscans
d.
The Roman senate extended democracy to the lower classes with its admission of ______. * consuls dictators patricians tribunes
d.
The architectural structure shown here was adapted _______. * a. by the Latins from the Romans b. by the Romans from the Latins c. by the Etruscans from the Romans d. by the Romans from the Etruscans
d.
The early Christian Church developed into a hierarchy, an organization ______. * a. that hires the best qualified candidates b. that identifies and punishes heretics c. that promotes cooperation with other churches d. that arranges officials according to rank
d.
The most immediate influence of Roman culture on our daily lives can be found in our ______. * literature architecture science legal system
d.
The two groups of people Cicero refers to in the quotation are _______. "For, you see, the death of Tiberius Gracchus and indeed earlier the whole conduct of his tribunate divided one people into two parts." — Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher * a. slaves and slaveowners b. the young and the elderly c. men and women d. the wealthy and the poor
d.
This painting illustrates a pattern of Roman treatment of Christians that ended with the reign of Emperor ______ * Diocletian Julius Caesar Marcus Aurelius Constantine
d.
This photograph shows a place which was also the departure point for _______________, a Portuguese navigator who set out for Asia in 1497. A. Christopher Columbus B. Prince Henry C. Hernán Cortés D. Vasco da Gama
d.
Travel and trade during the Pax Romana spread the influence of ______. * a. Roman, Phoenician, and Carthaginian traditions b. Carthaginian, Greek, and Hellenistic traditions c. Phoenician, Roman, and Hellenistic traditions d. Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman traditions
d.
What compromise between the Church and the Holy Roman Empire resulted from the Concordat of Worms? * A. Pope Gregory VII was given the power to raise armies and collect taxes. B. It banned the practice of lay investiture. C. Henry IV claimed supremacy over secular rulers, and the Church was now able to grant land to vassals. D. The Church was granted the power to elect and invest bishops, but the emperor could invest them with fiefs.
d.
What essential urban need was met by this structure, made possible by Roman engineering? * a. efficient transportation b. sufficient food c. reliable communication d. clean water
d.
What inference can be drawn from this statement from a Crusader seeing Constantinople for the first time?" [T)hose who had never seen Constantinople opened wide eyes now; for they could not believe that so rich a city could be in the whole world, when they saw her lofty walls and her stately towers wherewith she was encompassed, and these stately palaces and lofty churches, so many in number as no man might believe who had not seen them, and the length and breadth of this town which was sovereign over all others."—Villehardouin, a French Crusader * A. Cities in Europe were as wealthy and grand as Constantinople. B. Constantinople was wealthy but lacked refinement and beauty. C. Constantinople was beautiful but lacked religious zeal. D. Cities in Europe were less wealthy and grand than Constantinople.
d.
What was the impact on Europe of the disease described below? "We see death coming into our midst like black smoke, a plague which cuts off the young, a rootless phantom which has no mercy or fair countenance. Woe is me. . . . It is an ugly eruption that comes with unseemly haste. It is agrievous ornament that breaks out in a rash. The early ornaments of black death."—Jevan Gethin * A. Although the overall population of Europe was largely unaffected, production declined, and the cost of labor soared. B. One-third of the population of Europe died, but production and the cost of labor remained steady. C. One out of every hundred people died, production declined, and the cost of labor plummeted. D. One-third of the population of Europe died, production declined, and the cost of labor soared.
d.
Which list indicates the correct entries for this chart? * a. (1) Emperor(2) Consul(3) Dictator b. (1) Emperor(2) Dictator(3) Consul c. (1) Consul(2) Emperor(3) Dictator d. (1) Consul(2) Dictator(3) Emperor
d.
Which of these correctly arranges the general hierarchy of the European feudal system? * Captionless Image A. 1) peasants, 2) lords, 3) monarch, 4) vassals B. 1) lords, 2) monarch, 3) vassals, 4) peasants C. 1) vassals, 2) peasants, 3) monarch, 4) lords D. 1) monarch, 2) lords, 3) vassals, 4) peasants
d.
Which statement correctly describes a similarity between Plato and Socrates? * a. They both expounded their beliefs about governance systems in books. b. They both set up schools for disseminating knowledge. c. They were both students of an Athenian philosopher named Aristotle. d. They both encouraged people to discover ethical values through reason.
d.
Which statement is true about Portuguese exploration? * A. The exploration ended after the death of Prince Henry in 1460. B. The Portuguese were attacked and defeated by Muslim traders on the East African coast. C. The Portuguese explored the interiors of Africa and established footholds. D. The Portuguese found a trade route through the Indian Ocean to Asia.
d.
Why was the Corpus Juris Civilis significant? * A. Known as the church of "Holy Wisdom," it was rebuilt by Justinian, who boasted that it surpassed Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. B. Resulting from a series of religious controversies, it divided organized Christianity into the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches. C. Named after the color of their tents, this "Golden Horde" looted and burned Kiev and other Russian towns. D. Also known as "Justinian's Code," it revised and organized centuries of Roman law into a consistent, understandable legal code.
d.
(topic 5)This ancient fresco is representative of the art of what civilization? * Athenian Minoan Mycenaean Hellenistic
minoan
(topic 4) The largest Anasazi pueblo, built in New Mexico in the A.D. 900s * sapa inca pueblo bonito pachacuti yupanqui
pueblo bonito