Global 9 Review - Questions from August 2016 - Global Regents

An examination of this model would suggest that

• peasants are excluded from political activity

• this society lacks a social class system

• art can provide an understanding of history

• everyday life is based on religious beliefs

Which field of study primarily focuses on governmental powers and the rights of citizens?

• economics

• archaeology

• geography

• political science

One explanation for the fall of the Roman Empire and of the Han dynasty is that they both

• refused the aid of foreign mercenaries

• grew too large to govern their territories effectively

• banned long-distance trade causing economic strain

• required devotion to a single religion

Which aspect of geography is the primary focus of this map?

• latitude and longitude

• climate and culture

• humans interacting on Earth

• humans adapting their environment

Based on this map, which statement is true of trade routes around A.D. 600?

• Most trade was occurring across the Pacific Ocean.

• Trade began in Ghana and spread down the Niger River.

• Northern Africa was isolated from trade with Asia.

• Trade took place over a network of land and sea routes.

What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?

• adoption of democratic ideas from Russia

• spread of humanism and secularism across Europe

• reunification of eastern and western Christendom

• preservation of Greek and Roman culture

Which technological innovation was essential to stimulate the expansion of the gold-salt trade in West Africa?

• lateen sail

• camel caravans

• iron cannons

• moveable type

Which geographic factor of Korea most directly influenced the spread of Chinese culture to Japan?

• rivers

• mountains

• climate

• location

A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their

• military success against the Seljuk Turks

• access to goods from the Americas

• location on the Mediterranean Sea

• dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

• Secular rulers became more powerful.

• Judaism dominated southern Europe.

• The Holy Roman Empire became a republic.

• Religious differences were peacefully settled.