Multiple Choice Qs

What was the most important element of the agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age? A. Adoption of cultivable seeds B. Domestication of animals C. Creation of irrigation systems D. Formation of villages

A. Adoption of cultivable seeds

Which of the following best describes the ancient Mesopotamian ecosystem? A. Arid subtropical with low rainfall and extensive river green system B. Semi arid tropical with low rainfall and acidic soil C. Moderate climate with high rainfall and thick vegetation D. Steppe land with moderate summers

A. Arid subtropical with low rainfall and extensive riverine system

Anthropologists study the cave paintings of early humans in order to draw conclusions about which aspect of their culture? A. the early understanding of art B. their means of communication C. their religious iconography D. all of the above

D. all of the above

How did the Silk Road transform European society? A. increased interest in Asian goods and trade with Asia B. diffused ideas, art, and religion from Asia and the Middle East C. spread the Black Plague, decimating a third of the European population D. all of the above

D. all of the above

What were the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire? A. invasions by various barbarian peoples B. lack of tax revenue led to weakened military & deterioration of transportation & trade routes C. power struggles over succession D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following resources in the West Bank is the most significant motivation for Israel's continuing occupation of that territory? A. The Mediterranean Sea B. Oil reserves C. olive groves D. aquifers

D. aquifers

What were the characteristic differences in the patterns of urbanization between the classical and late antiquity Mediterranean? A. Cities were abandoned in favor of villas and Rural Farms B. Cities became centers of political rule C. The general pattern remained unchanged D. Cities became more densely populated

A. Cities were abandoned in favor of villas and Rural Farms

How did Russia's participation in WW1 influence the Russian Revolution? A. Civilian suffering and military setbacks served as a catalyst for revolutionary forces B. Nicholas III capitalized on battlefield successes to temporarily silence the crisis C. The government eased laws banning collective action by factory workers to appease social discontent about the war D. Anti-government protesters temporarily ceased protesting to show patriotism in a difficult war

A. Civilian suffering and military setbacks served as a catalyst for revolutionary forces

What was the outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome? A. Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean B. Possession of North Africa and Spain C. Defeat of the Seleucid Empire D. The Social Revolution

A. Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean

What effect did the Crusades have on Europe's Jewish population? A. Entire European Jewish communities were killed during the First Crusade B. Persecution of Jewish people declined as the Crusaders focused on Muslims C. Most Jewish traders and merchants profited through Crusades-related business D. To avoid persecution, some Jewish-only battalions fought in each Crusade

A. Entire European Jewish communities were killed during the First Crusade

What were the major reasons for European industrialization? A. Expensive human capital and their relative disadvantage in global commerce B. European scientific ingenuity and liberal market forces C. Advancements of technical knowledge and the presence of capital D. Protestant ethics and the spirit of capitalism

A. Expensive human capital and their relative disadvantage in global commerce

Which of the following is NOT true relative to the rise of Fascism in Europe? A. Fascism was opposed to nationalism and to patriotism B. Fascism was opposed to Marxism and the bourgeoisie C. Fascism purported to be an alternative to Bolshevism D. Fascism had some things in common with Bolshevism

A. Fascism was opposed to nationalism and to patriotism

Which statement best describes the role played by the French economy in causing the 1789 French Revolution? A. France's very large national debt led to heavy tax burdens on the French peasantry B. Nearly sixty percent of annual national expenditures financed luxuries for the French nobility C. Reforms in the guild system allowed many peasants to rise to the middle class D. the king's attempt to curtail free trade led skilled journeymen to rebel against the monarchy

A. France's very large national debt led to heavy tax burdens on the French peasantry

A French peasant girl, Joan of Arc, had visions from the saints. What did they tell her to do? A. Lead the French troops to attack the English B. Lead troops to retake control of Jerusalem C. Become the first female priest in the Catholic Church D. To overthrow Charles VII of France

A. Lead the French troops to attack the English

Which of the following does NOT characterize the Age of Absolutism? A. Nobles gained more power as monarchs had them live in their palaces B. The influence of the Church upon government diminished at this time C. The partitioning characteristic of feudal systems no longer took place D. All of these were characteristics

A. Nobles gained more power as monarchs had them live in their palaces (not true)

The word democracy comes from two Greek root words meaning what? A. People and rule B. People and vote C. city and state D. tyrant and overthrow

A. People and rule

How did Egypt's geographical features most contribute to the stability of ancient Egyptian culture? A. The Nile River regularly and predictably flooded, irrigating crops B. The expanse of the Nile River prevented Egyptians from settling elsewhere C. The Valley of the Kings divided Upper Egypt from Lower Egypt D. The Mediterranean Sea enabled contact between Egyptians and other ancient peoples

A. The Nile River regularly and predictably flooded, irrigating crops

Which of the following rivers did not play an important role in the development of the earliest civilizations? A. The Tiber River B. The Yangtze River C. The Euphrates River D. The Nile River

A. The Tiber River

Which of the following factors contributed to the status of the Egyptian city of Alexandria as a center of classical learning during the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC? A. The city was home to one of the largest libraries in existence at that time. B. Several Greek mystery cults were based in Alexandria. C. Regular flooding of the Nile allowed citizens the time to devote themselves to education. D. The Roman emperor held court in Alexandria.

A. The city was home to one of the largest libraries in existence at that time.

The dome of the St. Peter's cathedral in Rome was inspired by: A. The dome of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (Istanbul) B. the dome of the Cathedral of Granada C. it was designed independently by Michelangelo D. it was developed based on ancient Roman principles and re-discovered during the Renaissance

A. The dome of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (Istanbul)

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Rome's relationship with its conquered peoples? A. all subjects were granted the full range of rights entitled to Roman citizens B. the Romans allowed some degree of cultural autonomy C. subjects were expected to follow Roman laws D. subjects were obligated to pay taxes

A. all subjects were granted the full range of rights entitled to Roman citizens

What was the motivation for the voyages of exploration in the 1500s? A. gaining direct access to the Asian and Indian Ocean trade B. scientific exploration of unknown waters C. nationalistic desire to expand territory overseas D. industrial need for new markets of manufactured goods

A. gaining direct access to the Asian and Indian Ocean trade

Which of the following statements best describes how Cubism reflected a changing world in the early 20th century? A. it depicted subjects from multiple perspectives B. it portrayed the human body as a sacrosanct C. it eschewed rationality in favor of emotion D. it used unusually vivid colors and color schemes

A. it depicted subjects from multiple perspectives

Who was qualified to run for an office in ancient Athenian democracy? A. any adult citizen B. male citizens C. only free citizens D. anyone who owned property

B. male citizens

How did Plato's Theory of Forms most influence Christianity? A. it held that what is most real and most good is outside the physical realm B. the theory described a cosmic conflict between ideal forms of good and evil C. it held that the form of good formed a trinity with ideal forms of knowledge and reason D. the theory described Socratic reasoning as a means of redemption from sin

A. it held that what is most real and most good is outside the physical realm

Which statement best describes the role of the Catholic Church in medieval Western Europe? A. powerful and wealthy, the Church was important to both poor and rich people B. The Church concerned itself mainly with the poorer members of medieval society C. Weakened by infighting about Church doctrine, the Church struggled to wield power D. the Catholic Church served as a neutral force between competing political leaders

A. powerful and wealthy, the Church was important to both poor and rich people

According to tradition, who founded the Hebrew people? A. Zoroaster B. Abraham C. Aeneas D. Daniel

B. Abraham

How was the political crisis following the death of Prophet Muhammad resolved? A. By appointing his cousin, Ali, as an imam B. By the election of his friend Abu Bakr as the Caliph C. By establishing a governing council D. Muhammad's death was followed by a civil war among the Muslims

B. By the election of his friend Abu Bakr as the Caliph

What was the major effect of the enlightenment on the understanding of the role of men in society? A. Humans were no longer saved through the church rather through their own hard work B. God was no longer the omnipotent creator, Rather humans were in charge of their destiny C. Everybody was equal and could rise to any position they liked D. The church was separated from the state and politics politics

B. God was no longer the omnipotent creator, rather humans were in charge of their destiny

Which of the following best describes how the Enlightenment affected Europe during the 18th century? A. It spread the notion of the divine right of kings. B. It brought rational thinking and reason to the forefront of society. C. It elevated women to equal status with men. D. It reinforced the power of the Catholic Church.

B. It brought rational thinking and reason to the forefront of society.

How did the printing press influence science in the 15th century? A. It did not influence science; the printing of Gutenberg Bibles directed public attention away from science and toward reforming the Catholic Church B. It led to scientific advances throughout Europe by spreading scientific knowledge C. It influenced scientific advancement in Germany only, where Gutenberg's press was based D. IT did not influence science; though texts with scientific knowledge were printed, distribution of these texts was limited

B. It led to scientific advances throughout Europe by spreading scientific knowledge

How did Charlemagne's coronation as Holy Roman Emperor influence European politics? A. it united much of western Europe under a single ruler B. It strengthened papal authority regarding the right of political leaders to rule C. It made Catholicism the official religion throughout Charlemagne's empire D. It led to Charlemagne's renunciation of conquest by force

B. It strengthened papal authority regarding the right of political leaders to rule (political authority was conferred by the pope)

What was the major declaration of the French revolution called? A. The French constitution B. The declaration of the abolishment of the monarchy C. The declaration of the rights of man end of the citizen D. The Magna Carta

B. The declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen

In a constitutional monarchy such as the United Kingdom, which of the following is true? A. The executive serves as both head of state and head of government. B. The executive serves as head of government, while the monarch serves as head of state. C. The monarch serves as both head of state and head of government. D. The monarch serves as head of government, while the executive serves as head of state.

B. The executive serves as head of government, while the monarch serves as head of state.

Of the following countries, which one had a settler population that moved out and relocated upon the country's decolonization? A. The Chinese population of Singapore B. The large Jewish population of Algeria C. The British population of Cayman Islands D. The Russian population of Kazakhstan

B. The large Jewish population of Algeria

C. The colonial competition between the European powers

B. The war crippled the industrial economy and, combined with losses at the front, inspired a revolution from the working class

Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of Native Americans in what would become the Northeastern United States prior to the arrival of European colonizers? A. They relied on hunting and gathering for their primary food sources. B. They lived in permanent settlements and farmed regular crops. C. They lived in individual family groups and farmed irregularly. D. They were nomadic and followed herds of elk.

B. They lived in permanent settlements and farmed regular crops.

Which of the following factors best explains the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages? A. There were no governments to maintain law and order. B. Those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated. C. Each bishop controlled their area based on its unique needs. D. The Church levied heavy fines against those who fought against it.

B. Those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated.

How did WWII influence American society? A. Consumption decreased in postwar society B. Thousands of people moved to find work in war-related factories C. Racially integrated army units helped desegregate American society D. Japanese-Americans were banned from serving in the US military

B. Thousands of people moved to find work in war-related factories

Which was NOT a characteristic of the Nuclear Age in the 1950s? A. the 1950s were a decade of nuclear optimism, as nuclear power was seen in a positive light B. While almost everything was expected to become atomic, cars were not yet included C. People expected that the atomic bomb would replace all other earlier kinds of explosives D. Nuclear power was expected to replace all other energy sources such as coal or oil

B. While almost everything was expected to become atomic, cars were not yet included (the Ford motor company presented a prototype of a nuclear powered car in 1958)

The major political institution of the Olmec Culture was: A. the rule of priest-kings B. autonomous chiefdoms C. the city-council D. the elected council

B. autonomous chiefdoms

The concept of consent of the governed is best reflected in which of the following political systems? A. oligarchy B. democracy C. authoritarianism D. anarchy

B. democracy

What is the most important consequence of the European crusades that sought to reclaim the Holy Lands in the name of Christendom? A. reclaimed the city of Jerusalem and made it safe for Christians to pilgrimage there B. established trade with Asia C. established the authority of the Roman Catholic Church D. reinforced the military strength of Byzantium

B. established trade with Asia

Which of the following terms describes the practice of ostracizing Catholics who did not believe in official church politics or doctrines? A. Heretics B. Excommunication C. Interdict D. Canon Law

B. excommunication

Which statement best describes one means by which Akbar maintained control of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century? A. he paid administrative officials with land instead of money B. he accommodated the religious practices of Hindus as well as Muslims C. He refused to allow certain defeated rulers to keep their land D. He refused to allow the construction of Hindu temples

B. he accommodated the religious practices of Hindus as well as Muslims

What was the most important factor determining the choice of place for early human settlement? A. presence of domesticated animals used for food B. river systems used for irrigation C. cultivable, large amount of land D. mountains and valleys that helped to protect settlers against invaders

B. river systems used for irrigation

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of all early civilizations? A. Agricultural surplus B. Clear division of labor C. A pictographic writing system D. Population centers such as towns and cities

C. A pictographic writing system

What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-historic human societies? A. belief in mythological gods and heroes B. worship of the sun C. Ancestor worship D. Human sacrifice

C. Ancestor worship

Of the following cultural developments influenced by the Catholic Church, which did NOT occur in the 14th and/or 15th centuries? A. Romanesque architecture B. Gothic architectural style C. Baroque arts, Jesuit order D. Renaissance works of art

C. Baroque arts, Jesuit order (baroque was seen during the Counter-Reformation)

Which of the following is NOT true about early Christian monasticism? A. At first all monks were hermits modeled on St. Anthony the Great B. Pachomius organized his followers into the first monastery in 318 C. Basil the Great in the West and Benedict in the East, were leaders D. The rule of St. Benedict was the most common of medieval rulers

C. Basil the Great in the West and Benedict in the East, were leaders (the reverse is true)

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Second World War? A. it was a war wherein nations mobilized civilian as well as military resources B. It was a war wherein nations destroyed civilian as well as military personnel C. It eventually became known as the war to end all wars D. It was the first war in history to detonate nuclear devices

C. It eventually became known as the war to end all wars

In what way has the modern creation of nation states and boundaries affected the working of international commerce? A. It has allowed for more government control of trade and exchange B. It has made it necessary to draw international treaties and has made it harder to trade across borders C. It has allowed nation states to protect their economies and gain income through tariffs D. It has made international commerce possible and has facilitated it

C. It has allowed nation states to protect their economies and gain income through tariffs

Which of the following most directly inspired the October Revolution of 1917? A. classical Greek views on human nature B. democratic political philosophy C. Marxist social theory D. Keynesian economic theory

C. Marxist social theory

Of the following European diseases that decimated the Inca population, which epidemic occurred the chronologically latest? A. Typhus B. Smallpox C. Measles D. Diphtheria

C. Measles (1618)

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Minoan culture? A. The name honors King Minos B. Its capital was in Knossos on the island of Crete C. Minoan culture was overtaken by the Athenians D. Its capital was a maze-like structure of many chambers

C. Minoan culture was overtaken by the Athenians (the Athenian culture developed more than a thousand years later than Minoan)

In Confucianism, the major qualification for serving in a public office is: A. Possessing the virtues of a Gentleman B. Performing the correct rituals C. Proving political merit D. Possessing noble blood

C. Proving political merit

Which statement best describes the feudal society of Western Europe in the Middle Ages? A. Religious institutions owned most of the land and leased portions to vassals B. Rulers granted land strictly on the basis of blood relationships C. Rulers granted vassals land in exchange for military and political service D. Feudalism shifted a spice-based economy to a land-based economy

C. Rulers granted vassals land in exchange for military and political service

Which one best characterized as the achievements of the Cold War? A. Triumph of capitalism B. Freedom of Soviet bloc countries C. Technological competition and achievements D. Competition in sports and other social control methods

C. Technological competition and achievements

Which of the following events best marks the turning point in World War II? A. The rape of Nanking by the Japanese B. Operation Barbarossa by the Nazis C. The D-day invasion by the allies D. The signing of the Rome-Berlin Axis

C. The D day invasion by the allies

Which factor of the Neolithic Revolution most directly contributed to the practice of trade? A. More freedom for people to choose where they lived B. The rise of new religious practices C. The ability of communities to stockpile surplus food D. New advances in tools

C. The ability of communities to stockpile surplus food

Which of the following played the most influential role in the Spanish defeat of the Incas in the 16th century? A. The scarcity of roads in the Incan Empire prevented the Incas from easily defending their cities B. Francisco Pizarro's forces outnumbered the Incan warriors C. The centralized power structure of the Incan Empire left the Incas vulnerable after Atahualpa was captured D. New diseases introduced by the Spanish decimated the Incan army

C. The centralized power structure of the Incan Empire left the Incas vulnerable after Atahualpa was captured

What was the underlying reason for the start of World War I? A. The competition between Germany and France B. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Serbia C. The colonial competition between the European powers D. The German-Austrian treaty against France and Britain

C. The colonial competition between the European powers

Which statement best describes the difference between the settlement patterns in Europe during the industrial revolution? A. The north was sparsely populated by the nomads, the south was densely populated by agriculturalists B. The north was densely populated by agriculturalists, the south was sparsely populated by nomads C. The north was industrialized with urban population, the south was agricultural and rural D. The north was agricultural and rural the south was industrialized and urban

C. The north was industrialized with urban population the south was agricultural and rural

Which of the following best describes the reasons for the rise of racism in 19th century Europe? A. Rise of nationalism and xenophobia and religious fanaticism B. The impoverishment of the working classes and social disturbances C. The rise of European colonialism and the development of the theory of social Darwinism D. The high number of slaves in the Americas and their secondary migration to Europe

C. The rise of European colonialism and the development of the theory of social Darwinism

Which of the following is NOT true about the English Civil Wars between 1641 and 1651? A. These wars all were waged between Royalists and Parliamentarians B. The outcome of this series of civil wars was victory for Parliament C. These wars legalized Parliament's consent as requisite to monarchy D. Two of the wars in this time involved supporters of King Charles I

C. These wars legalized Parliament's consent as requisite to monarchy (this was not true until the Glorious Revolution in 1688)

Early human tribal communities lived mostly in forested areas because: A. there was enough material to build houses B. they wanted to be close to nature C. food resources were abundant D. it protected them from attacks by large animals

C. food resources were abundant

Which statement best describes how Martin Luther's religious Reformation influenced Western civilization? A. It contributed to the decline of women's and girls' education B. it weakened civil authorities in European towns C. it contributed to the rise of individualism D. it delayed reform within the Catholic Church itself

C. it contributed to the rise of individualism

Why was the Persian Empire the first "World Empire"? A. it was the first to conquer the three river systems of the Nile, Indus, and Mesopotamia B. it improved transportation systems with the canal connecting the Nile to the Red Sea C. it integrated each of its satraps into the imperial bureaucracy in order to ensure long term production and payment of tribute D. it preceded the empire of Alexander the Great

C. it integrated each of its satraps into the imperial bureaucracy in order to ensure long term production and payment of tribute

Prior to European contact, Native Americans along the eastern seaboard lived in what type of settlement? A. large urban cities with surrounding villages B. migrating clan groups composed of a few families C. settled tribal communities D. as individual families

C. settled tribal communities

Which geographic boundary separates India (on the Deccan Plateau) from the rest of Asia? A. the Bay of Bengal B. the Huang River C. the Himalayas D. the Altai Mountains

C. the Himalayas

What was the major cause of the Hundred Years War? A. the competition between two rival English royal houses B. the claim of the King of France over the English Crown C. the claim of the King of England over the French Crown D. the rebellion of Jeanne d'Arc

C. the claim of the King of England over the French Crown

What was the most important aspect of the scientific revolution? A. the replacement of the Earth by the sun as the center of the universe B. the discovery of gravity C. the development of the scientific method D. the dismissal of Aristotelian notions of matter and universe

C. the development of the scientific method

An important feature of the Renaissance was its emphasis on: A. the teachings of the Catholic Church. B. chivalry and military skills. C. the literature of Greece and Rome. D. alchemy and magic.

C. the literature of Greece and Rome.

Which of the following geographic features most likely contributed to the lack of cultural consistency and political unity among the Greek city-states? A. competition among fisherman at seaports B. importance of kinship bonds in Greek culture C. the mountainous terrain of Greece D. diverse economic resources resulting in city-states specializing in one production area

C. the mountainous terrain of Greece

What was the motivation for the Crusades? A. to increase trade with Asia B. To spread Christianity C. to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule & unite Christian countries under the influence of the Pope D. to strengthen a jumping off point for an invasion of Asia

C. to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule & unite Christian countries under the influence of the Pope

In medieval Europe, the property of a feudal lord after his death: A. was returned to the king B. was sold to pay his debts C. was inherited by his eldest son D. was given to his serfs

C. was inherited by his eldest son

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the first Crusade? A. The Turks overtook Jerusalem in 1065 B. 3000 Christian pilgrims were massacred in Jerusalem C. Turks threatened to invade Constantinople D. A desire to distract the public from the abuse of power seen during the Inquisition

D. A desire to distract the public from the abuse of power seen during the Inquisition

In what ways are Judaism and Christianity similar? A. Compassion & charity to the poor & unfortunate is a religious responsibility B. monotheistic belief in one God who is all-powerful C. Despite persecution, both remained faithful to their religion D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The Renaissance which began in Italy subsequently spread to all but which of the following other countries in Europe? A. England B. France C. Germany D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding consequences of the French Revolution? A. De Tocqueville wrote that it showed the rising middle class's growing self-awareness B. Conservative Edmund Burke felt it was a minority conspiracy with no valid claims C. Marxists viewed it as a huge class struggle with lower and middle classes revolting D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the escalation of the Peloponnesian Wars? A. Athens had amassed great power which threatened Greek city-states B. Athens had created a monopoly on sea trade in the region C. Several city-states formed an alliance with Sparta to keep Athens's power in check D. Athens invaded Sparta

D. Athens invaded Sparta (not true)

Which of the following was a major contribution of John Locke to the development of political thought in Europe in the 18th century? A. He argued for social reformation, abolition, and animal rights. B. He promoted the divine right of kings. C. He developed a system of mercantilist economics. D. He advocated for representative democracy.

D. He advocated for representative democracy.

How did the Protestant Revolution affect European politics? A. it inspired the unification of small states within Italy & within Germany B. It inspired the French Revolution C. it united the countries of England, France, and Prussia against the Holy Roman Empire D. It caused numerous wars, including the 30 Years War, and diminished the power of the Catholic Church

D. It caused numerous wars, including the 30 Years War, and diminished the power of the Catholic Church

What is the greatest significance of the Hammurabi Code? A. It was the basis for their religious practices. B. It was useful in developing the first writing system. C. It was a code for the warriors to follow in battle. D. It is the oldest known legal system.

D. It is the oldest known legal system.

How did colonialism affect European economies? A. It provided them with gold and silver B. It allowed their population to migrate out of Europe C. It allowed them to have many slaves D. It provided them with resources to compete against Asian economies

D. It provided them with resources to compete against Asian economies

Of the following countries, which did NOT experience more war soon after WWII? A. Greece B. China C. Korea D. Japan

D. Japan

The first coin-based economy was established by which of the following people? A. Phoenicians B. Egyptians C. Hebrews D. Lydians

D. Lydians

What is the term used to denote the Socio political thought prevalent in the countries who gained their independence from European colonial powers? A. Anti-imperialism B. Extremism C. Post-structuralism D. Post-colonialism

D. Post-colonialism

According to Confucianism, a Superior Man A. offers sacrifices to the gods B. acknowledges the Four Noble Truths & follows the Eight-fold Path C. follows his dharma D. Respects his elders, reveres the past, and adheres to the 5 cardinal relationships

D. Respects his elders, reveres the past, and adheres to the 5 cardinal relationships

How does the prevalence of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia illustrate a central factor of Mesopotamian culture? A. Intended as lookouts, the number of ziggurats illustrates a Mesopotamian concern for security from invaders B. Used for stargazing, the number of ziggurats shows how Mesopotamian culture depended on astrology C. Dedicated to Mesopotamian rulers, the ziggurats illustrate the complete control Mesopotamian kings held over their subjects D. Structures dedicated to gods, ziggurats illustrate the importance of religion in Mesopotamian culture

D. Structures dedicated to gods, ziggurats illustrate the importance of religion in Mesopotamian culture

Which of the following was not developed by the Phoenicians? A. purple dye B. Sailing technology C. The alphabet D. The Ziggurat

D. The Ziggurat

What was the major motivation for the German reunification in the 19th century? A. The threat against the Germans by the Russians and the French B. Prussian expansionism C. Rise of German nationalism D. The rising trend of centralization and consolidation in industrial nations

D. The rising trend of centralization and consolidation in industrial nations

Arabic mathematics most contributed to the development of mathematics in the Western world by: A. Founding the mathematics of calculus B. using negative numbers in mathematical equations C. Founding the mathematics of probability D. making important advances in algebra

D. making important advances in algebra

Feudalism is defined by which of the following? A. international trade among noble kingdoms B. government-generated economic production goals C. free markets and low barriers to trade D. reciprocal relationships between rulers and peasants

D. reciprocal relationships between rulers and peasants

Which events most influenced the end of Umayyad rule of the Muslims? A. the victory of the Franks at the Battle of Tours B. the failure of the siege on Constantinople C. the death of Muhammad D. repeated internal revolts and coups

D. repeated internal revolts and coups

In about 1428 the Mesoamerican city-states Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan formed a Triple Alliance. How did this influence Aztec history? A. Texcoco and Tlacopan secretly conspired against Tenochtitlan using the Alliance as a front B. Disagreements about strategy between the city-states weakened Aztec resistance to Spanish invaders C. The alliance agreed that each city-state would offer a specific number of human sacrifices each year D. the allied city-states joined forces to conquer other city-states incorporating them into an Aztec Empire

D. the allied city-states joined forces to conquer other city-states incorporating them into an Aztec Empire

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church? A. Parish priests make up a diocese B. the head of the diocese is called a bishop C. The archdiocese is a collection of smaller dioceses overseen by the archbishop D. the curia is a group of archbishops with power over the pope

D. the curia is a group of archbishops with power over the pope (the curia is the group of archbishops who elect new popes but once chosen the pope is the ultimate authority)

Which of the following developments most directly contributed to the establishment of British colonies in sub-Saharan Africa? A. the withdrawal of Belgian and French forces from the continent B. the introduction of ships capable of navigating the African coasts C. the defeat of the Zulu nation D. the development of quinine as a treatment for malaria

D. the development of quinine as a treatment for malaria

How did the Mongols conquer the greatest land empire in history? A. they used advanced military technology of rifles and cannon B. they vastly outnumbered their opponents C. they negotiated peace with educated diplomats and trade agreements D. they used superior military strategy and psychological warfare

D. they used superior military strategy and psychological warfare

Emperor Meiji reformed Japanese society with which of the following goals? A. to protect Japan from imperialist action B. to help the Western powers fight communism C. to establish a protocol for abdication D. to introduce capitalism into the economy

D. to introduce capitalism into the economy