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What was NOT one of the five pillars
Give alms to the poor
Read the Quran every day
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
Profess Allah as the only god
Pray five times daily
Muslims calculate the time from the migration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina, called the hijrah, which took place in which year?
266 CE
622CE
602CE
587CE
What is the Shari'ah?
A form of Muslim law
a style of calligraphy
a religious school
a native dance
The tendency of the Muslim gunpowder empires to innovate technologically in the 1500s and 1600s, and then stagnate, is best illustrated by
the ottomans empires failure in the 1700s to create a steamship navy
a decline in the quality of goods manufactured in Safavid Persia after the mid-1600s
the transformation of the janissaries into pampered but obsolete musketeer corps
Mughal India's decision to abandon railway construction projects begun around 1750
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
papal supremacy
teachings of the Quran
reincarnation and four Nobel truths
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
What was the main cause of the split between the Sunni and Shi'a?
they didn't speak the same language
did not share the same base religious beliefs
disagreed with how to include Jesus into the teachings of Islam
disagreed on who should be the Caliph of the Islamic Empire
The Umayyad was founded by
Abu Bakr
Abu al-Abbas
the Sunnis
the Shia
What is a Caliph?
Pilgrimage to Mecca or Medina
holy war against Christianity
Muslim political or religious leader
Larger area dominated by the Muslim faith
Which of the following was the holy book of Islam
Bible
Torah
Qu'ran
Vedas
what was significant about the location of the ghana empire
it was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources
it had access to the Atlantic Ocean therefore valuable shipping routes
The Muslim Traveler who wrote about his travels through Islamic lands on his way to Mecca was...
Ibn Sina
Ibn Battuta
Marco Polo
Ibn Rabru
Largest of the West African Kingdom was...
Mali
Songhai
Ghana
The wealth and power of Mansa Musa, Mali's ruler, were important because they contributed to the
Growth of the roman empire
spread of Islam
beginning of the Cursades
introduction of the Greek language to Northern Africa
Ghana and Mali were both wealthy West African kingdoms. What trading activity led to all of this wealth?
Gold and Salt
exotic animals
silk and gold
Which statement explains a cause rather then an effect of the Bantu migrations between 500 BCE and 1500 BCE?
a population increase pressuered agricultural production
sixty million people speak the Bantu language today
east Africa experienced a boom in the port towns
new techniques from the Bantu spread to other cultures
The rise of the African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai is a result of which of the following?
the rise of European imperialism
The great emphasis on nationalism by African kings like Mansa Musa
the locations of the kingdoms along trans-Sahara trade routes
the spread of Christianity and Judaism along the trade routes
which of the following best illustrates a similarity between the development of the Ghana and Mali empires?
both empires were formed as democracies
both empires were helped by outsiders
both empires lay along the upper Niger River, where fertile soil made food plentiful
both empires took advantage of large gold mines within their empires to fund their armies
Which of the following is a method Sundiata used to gain more power in Mali?
he killed most of the local cheifs and leaders
he took power away from local cheifs and leaders, including important religious powers.
he bribed citizens to be his followers
he hired armies from other empires to work for him
which of the following was NOT a way Mansa Musa spread Islam and education throughout Mali?
he outlawed all religious excpet Islam
he stressed the importance of reading and writing in Arabic, the language of the Quran
he sent scholars to study in Morocco and then set up schools in Mali
He hired artists and architects from other empires to build mosques in Mali
Which city that was once the center of the Mali Empire became the center for the Songhai empire?
Gao
Djenne
Timbuktu
Mecca
Which statment best defines the Neolithic Revolution?
the shift from food gathering to food producing
major battle fought between the people of asia
major battle fought between people of Asia and Africa
the shift from food gathering to hunting
Greek city-states were never all united but they did share a common:
economies and governments
currency and language
language and religion
religion and currency
The Delian League fought against the Peloponnesian League in the Peloponnesian War. Which of the following is NOT included in how Sparta won?
Some of Athens’ allies changed sides
A plague hit Athens
Sparta made a deal with the Persians to get money to build ship
Athens trusted Sparta not to attack on a holiday
Which of the following people could be a citizen in a typical polis in ancient Greece?
a farmer who owned his own farm
the wife of an aristocrat
a priestess (female) who came from Egypt
a slave given his freedom who was an excellent shoemaker
All of the following are reasons the ancient Greeks turned to sea transport for trade, EXCEPT:
boats are a cheap and fast way to transport bulky loads.
the Mediterranean Sea dominated the landscape
road construction was forbidden by the Gods
mountainous landforms in much of the Greek mainland.
In the city-states of Greece, the marketplace also served as a political forum. What was this area called?
acropolis
kosal
agora
temple
An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the
different languages of the city-states
cold, and frigid climate
the deserts in the region
mountainous terrain of the area
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
family order
education
military service
profits for the economy
The Delian League included all of the following city states EXCEPT FOR
Thebes
Sparta
Athens
Ephesus
In Corinth, a small group of elite nobles ran the government that were rich and powerful. Which of the following government structures was practiced here?
Aristocracy
oilgarchy
direct democracy
monarchy
In Athens, a majority of people would make decisions through voting. This is known as
dictatorship
oligarchy
aristocracy
direct democracy
Which of these was NOT a cause of the fall of the Roman empire?
poor leadership from emperors
Germanic invasions
unfair laws on the 12 tables
economic issues
What was the Pax Romana
The 41 years of Augustus's reign
A system for choosing new emperors
A 200-year period of peace for Rome
The standardization of Roman law
Rome's victories in the Punic Wars brought it territory in
Greece and its islands.
Spain, North Africa, and Gaul
Macedonia and Syria
Etruria and northern Italy.
The Twelve Tables of written laws were an important step because
they made laws public for all citizens to read
Rome had no laws before that time.
plebeians gained more rights that patricians.
they gave plebeians citizenship for the first time
During the reign of Claudius, concrete was used to construct this monumental achievement that brought water to the city and brought the support of his people to the emperor
a water pipeline
Pantheon
an aqueduct
the Great Well of Claudius
______________ made up 95% of the population of Rome and paid most of the taxes but made little to no governmental decisions.
plebeians
plebeians
aristocracy
slaves
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece is located on top of what part of a Greek polis
agora
acropolis
temple
sea port
This emperor change the course of human history when on his deathbed he converted to Christianity
Constantine I
Augustus Caesar
Nero
Theodosius
Alexander the Great conquered all of the following areas except for....
Rome
Greece
Egypt
Persia
The type of culture that Alexander the Great spread was called Hellenistic Culture. This is best described as..
blending of Greek, Persian, and Egyptian culture
Egyptian culture
Persian culture
Greek and Roman culture combined
Alexander the Great carried out his father's plan of conquering
india
egypt
china
Persian empire
After Alexander's reign, __________________ became the center of Hellenistic Culture
Alexandria
Athens
Persepolis
Sparta
Greek culture, like their polytheistic religion and their architectural styles, found it's way to Rome. Christianity moved along Roman roads and eventually became a religion that 2.2 billion people practice today. This movement of culture is known as...
polytheistic networking
culture replacement method
clutrual diffusion
cultural creation
The Code of Hammurabi of Babylon and the Justinian Code of the Byzantine Empire served functions similar to the
Buddhist stupas
Maya hieroglyphics
Twelve Tables of the Romans
Ziggurats of the Sumerians
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it
united Muslim and Romam cultrues
served as a model for European legal systems
became the first democratic constitution
preserved many Chinese traditions like Confucianism
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because...
It's location made it the crossroads between Europe and Asia
it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires
The pope made it the capital of the Christian world
it was a religious center for Islam
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?
Greece
India
Egypt
Rome
The Byzantine Empire influenced the development of Russia by
establishing the potato as a staple food
introducing Eastern Orthodox beliefs
destroying the power of the legislature
preventing Mongol invasions
Which development is most closely associated with the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?
building of the Hagia Sophia
division of the Roman Empire by Diocletian
fall of Constantinople in 1453
emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church
In 1054 C.E., the patriarch of the Byzantine church and the Catholic pope...
mutually excommunicated each other, creating the Great Schism
promoted a peace agreement between the Byzantine emperor and the Bulgar king
met to reconcile the two traditions.
lent mutual support to the first crusade
The wealthiest and most powerful city organized by the Slavs in Russia was
Novgorod
Kiev
Moscow
Stalingrad
Which of the following was NOT a way that the Byzantines influenced the Russians was
the development of the Cyrillic alphabet by Methodius and Cyril
military and economic aid to Russian leaders from Byzantium
the conversion of Prince Vladimir to Orthodox Christianity
the visits of Russian merchants to Constantinople for the purpose of trade
One of the major achievements of the Emperor Justinian was that he
converted to Roman Catholicism
Preserved and codified Roman laws
established a good relationship with Venetian merchants
defended the empire from Islamic invasion
A holy image, picture or statue of a saint that is worshipped
Hippodrome
patriarch
fresco painting
icon
This person was influential to Justinian I and helped him make many laws that dealt with divorce and women's rights
Charlemagne
Thoedora
Diocletian I
Basil II
Which of these regions was NOT conquered by Genghis' sons
Egypt
Russia
China
Persia
What happened to the Silk Road under the control of the Mongols?
it became more dangerous for people that weren't Mongols
the road became unusable because of disrepair
made it safer for travel and trade
trade became harder because certain paths were closed
What Russian ruler defeated the Mongols and established his own kingdom?
Ivan the Terrible
Ivan the Great
Peter the great
Nicolas I
The khanate that ruled over Russia was called
Khanate of the Golden Horde
Chagatai Khanate
Ilkhanate
Yuan Dynasty
Ivan the Great renamed his position Czar. What does this mean in the Russian language?
Caesar
President
King
Leader
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Mongols were so effective in taking over such a large land mass?
military planning
striking terror and fear into subjected people
being adaptable in battle
superior negotiating techniques
The Mongols are responsible for the spread of
usage of the seed drill
the black death
christianity
Horse and buggy transportation
After the Mongols captured an area they were tolerant of other cultures and even adopted some aspects of other cultures. Which would be an example of adopting certain cultural aspects?
Mongols in the Golden Horde Khanate using Roman technology
rejecting Christianity in the Ilkhanate in Persia
embracing Chinese culture by Kublai Khan
Mongols in the Chagatai Khanate forcing people to convert to Shamanism
. . .“If a man has knocked out the teeth of
a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be
knocked out. If he has knocked out the teeth
of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay onethird of a mina of silver.”. . .
— Code of Hammurabi
Which statement is supported by this
excerpt from Hammurabi’s code of laws?
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes.
All men are equal under the law.
Violence must always be punished with violence.
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all people to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of polytheism and multiple gods
Which statement best represents the development of a civilization?
People rely on hunting and gathering because it is the only way to survive.
People prefer government jobs to life as a farmer.
If they have a steady food supply, people can develop a complex society.
The development of cities led to inventions like irrigation.
Sumerians religious ceremonies took place in the center of the city in a place called a
church
Pyramid
house
ziggurat
The Rosetta Stone was important because it
had Greek, Cuneiform, and Egyptian writing on it.
is a unique artifact because it provides secrets to the Sumerians.
represented peace in the language of the Babylonians
led to the decoding of Hieroglyphics
The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called
Nubia and Cairo
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
Sumer and Babylon
Besides providing a stable food diet, what other advantage did Egypt’s location provide for early Egyptians?
It had two dynasties to celebrate religious traditions
It had Sumerian artwork to use as decoration.
it had temples in ehich to worship
it had natural barriers to protect against invaders
Name the world’s earliest form of paper that was invented by the Egyptians.
Hieroglyphics
Script Cloth
Papyrus
Cuneiform
The Egyptians and the Mesopotamians developed a type of government in which rule is based on
religious authority of the pharaoh/king. What is this kind of government called?
Polytheism
Monarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
Which of the following best describes why Herodotus called Egypt the gift of the Nile?
Egypt was the country of many great rulers.
The Nile River flowed from east to west
Egypt was temperate in its climate.
The Nile River brought fertility and life to the region
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a civilization?
record keeping
complex institutions
cities
diverse population
The following was a form of Sumerian writing that was used for taxing, trade, and keeping records of wars and other events...
english
hieroglyohics
demotic scrtipt
cuneiform
Martin Luther, the German monk, took what action that helped to set off the Protestant Reformation?
Wrote letters to influential European rulers about the abuses of the Church
Gave public addresses about the evils of Church “improprieties"
He created a plan called the “Final Solution”
Wrote his grievances down and posted them as his 95 Theses
Which best relates to the definition of Humanism?
a way of thinking that balances religious faith with the individuality of humans, an interest in nature, and the power of the human mind to learn
a worldwide movement to improve people’s physical fitness during the 15th and 16th centuries
the practice of humans devoting all of their time to the practice of their religion, at the expense of all other activities
a march of masses of people with the intent to visit the birthplace of Jesus Christ
All of the following are reasons why the Renaissance began in Italy, EXCEPT
t was the center of Roman Catholicism.
It was the center of trade between Asia and Europe.
It had a growing number of urban areas.
The Black Death passed by Italy and didn't affect them as badly, so they recovered quickest.
Which of the following people used the printing press to spread their ideas faster during the time of reformation?
Martin Luther
Charles Lindberg
Pope Gregory
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Which of the following was NOT a complaint that Luther had of the Church?
The Pope had too much power.
The selling of indulgences.
The extreme wealth of the Church.
The Catholic church’s belief in pre-determination
The family of merchants and bankers who dominated Florence during the high point of the Renaissance was the
Gnoa
Botticelli
Addams
Medici
All of the following people were influential during the Renaissance EXCEPT for...
Leonardo da Vinci
The painters Raphael and Botticelli
Johann Gutenberg
Julius Caesar
Which of the following were NOT sailing innovations that ensured accuracy of location or improved sailing during the age of exploration?
GPS mapping
magnetic compass
astrolabe
the carvel
Why did European merchants search for a sea route to India/ Asia?
Overland routes not very difficult or expensive to travel, they wanted a challenge
Overland routes, were restricted by the Catholic Church
Overland routes, such as the Silk Road were dangerous, difficult and expensive to travel
Overland routes, such as the Silk Road were dangerous, difficult and expensive to travel
The Counter-Reformation included this group who was commissioned by Pope Paul III to look into reforms the Church could implement.
The council of trent
pope's roundtable
the jesuits
The court of Priests
In his 95 theses, ____________________ specifically...
Martin Luther; criticized the selling of indulgences
John Calvin; questioned the writings of the Bible
Martin Luther; stated that Bishops had moral authority over everyone
Martin Luther; stated that Bishops had moral authority over everyone
This person created a theocracy in Geneva, Switzerland, preached about pre-destination, and supported Martin Luther and his criticism against the Catholic Church.
Deuteronomy
Henry VIII
Calvin Hobbs
John Calvin
Johannes Gutenberg was a key developer of
the movable type printing press.
the astrolabe
the compass.
smokeless gunpowder.
Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church to establish a new church in England for what reason?
He refused to abide by new church taxes
the church excommunicated him
He wanted an annulment from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon
He opposed the teachings of the church
This group was also called the Society of Jesus and established missions and schools across the world to bring people to Catholicism
council of trent
jesuits
lutherans
calvinists
Why was Portugal the first European nation to explore?
They had the most money of any European country
Other European nations were fighting with each other
Their position on the coast made it possible for them to initiate travel
They made a deal with other European nations to be the first to travel
Once Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church, a new church was created. This new church was known as the....
Church of Latter Day Saints
Lutheran Church
Church of Scientology
Anglican Church
Which Spanish conquistador conquered theAztecs and took Mexico for Spain?
Pizarro
Cortes
coronado
Ponce de Leon
How did the astrolabe help European explorers?
it allowed for captains to steer the ship more effectively
it was an instrument that showed the ship's speed
t was an atlas that contained multiple maps
It used the sun and stars to help sailors determine their latitude
Explorers John Cabot and Samuel de Champlain explored the western hemisphere and established colonies for England and France in what current country?
Canada
U.S.
Mexico
Brazil
which is an example of the changes brought
about by the Columbian Exchange?
the importation of coffee to Africa from South America
the European encounter with the horse in the plains of North America
the introduction of corn and potatoes to Europe from the Americas
the spread of cowpox from North America to Europe
Francisco Pizzaro's voyage to Peru resulted in the following
a trade relationship with the native people
establishment of a new colony in Canada
The fall and death of the Incan Civilization
the founding of a new path to India
In the article read and discussed in class, the Spanish had killed 40% of the Aztec population of Tenochititlan in the first year and eventually 90% of the Aztec and other indigenous populations suffered at their hands. How did this happen?
The Spanish had superior weapons and armor
Spanish conquistadors and their men brought smallpox and other diseases that killed the Aztecs
England militarily supported their conquests
Spain went on the warpath against indigenous peoples
Which nation had the most influence on the colonization of Latin America in the 1500s?
Portugal
England
France
Spain
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens (chinampas) are examples of....
slash-and-burn farming technques
colonial economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations
Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of agriculture
the ability of civilizations to adapt to their region’s physical geography
Which absolute monarch was known by the moniker, The Sun King?
Louis XIV
Peter the Great
Louis XVII
Fedrick the Great
Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?
inept pope of the Roman Catholic Church
third estate not having enough political power
outrage over the use of the guillotine
ineffective rule of Napolean Bonaparte
The American and French Revolutions were both very similar in that they both...
emboldened by John Locke's theory of natural rights and Rosseau's social contract
supported the idea of the divine right of kings.
tried to limit people's participation in government
relied on the church for backing of the revolution.
During the Scientific Revolution, this person founded the laws of planetary motion but was ostracized and had to move around a lot to avoid the church finding him. Who was this person?
Johannes Kepler
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Galahad of Camelot
Nicolas Copernicus
The Enlightenment is most associated with....
Absolutism
The Age of Reason
The Scientific Method
The Age of Monarchs
Peter the Great's ultimate vision as a ruler was to
westernize the country and it's people
grow into a global hegemonic power dominating local tribes
kill of the Khan's that had plagued his country for years
rule over the entire western hemisphere
Peter the Great and Louis the XIV had the following in common EXCEPT FOR
controlling their noble classes
building cities that would become the seat of government
declared war on Asian countries
growing their empires through war
What important lesson did Louis the XIV learn from the Fronde (the uprising of nobles against the crown)?
he must control the noble class to control the country
to use the power of the Church to collect taxes
the people of France needed to have wars
he must shift the economy of France from agriculture to ship building
Which scientist is credited with the foundation of the previous image?
Copernicus
Galileo
Newton
Kepler
The 3rd estate established this after taking the Tennis Court Oaths...
The Great Terror
The terror
The Council of Public Safety
The National Assembly
Which of the following represents a cause of the American Revolution?
colonists were being taxed without representation in Parliament
colonists had to pay an extra tax to farm with a donkey
colonists were being executed via guillotine in the colonies by the British
colonists were not allowed to sell merchandise to other colonists
This person argued for the freedom of speech and religion, all the while constructing satirical writings about the French monarchy and Roman Catholic Church
John Locke
Rosseau
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Before the Enlightenment, most societies had which type of government?
Democratic Rupublic
Communism
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
Divine Right was used by absolute monarchs to achieve what goal?
to create religious toleration within their kingdoms
to allow them to maintain total power
to bring them personal salvation
to make the pope like them
All of the following are actions Peter the Great took to modernize his country EXCEPT FOR...
implementing a beard tax and even cutting the beards of nobles
opening trade with Europe
isolating his country from any outside influence
westernizing his army and navy
Which monarchs took the throne once the Glorious Revolution came to an end?
Louis and Marie
Ferdinand and Isabella
William and Mary
George and Gladice
What former slave and military leader led the Haitian Revolution?
Maximillian Robespierre
Simon Bolivar
Toussaint L'Overture
Miguel Horatio
What was the period of the French Revolution that was marked by the execution of thousands of people?
The Great Depression
The Terror
The Great Purge
The Holocaust
Once Peter the Great took part of this sea, he had access to trade with Europe in the hopes of making it more connected with European markets
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Baltic Sea
Which of the following is true about France in the 1740 - 1780s?
the 1st estate was being financially abused
The 3rd estate was starving and borne the burden of paying all taxes.
The 2nd estate was critical in the Revolution
France was being invaded on all sides by England and Spain
The Glorious Revolution that happened in 1688 in England was caused by
Parliament's opposition to James II and his Catholic faith
the neglect of the peasant farmers in the country
the continued persecution of the Catholics in country
the burdensome taxes placed on the common people
Louis XIV reign of 72 years was tarnished towards the end because of...
his reliance on the power of the Catholic Church
his inability to expand the French empire at all
the continuance of wars that depleted the money of France
his continued spending on expensive art
Rousseau's belief that governments are given power by the people and can be replaced if this power is abused is most closely related to which concept?
Social Contract
Theory of Divine Right of Kings
Separation of Powers
Natural Rights
Which revolutionary was known as "The Liberator" and helped Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Venezuela achieve independence?
Jose de San Martin
Simon Bolivar
Toussaint L'Overture
Hugo Gomez
Scientific Revolutionary thinkers like Galileo, Newton, and Copernicus were always at odds with what institution?
Council of Astronomy
The Roman Catholic Church
The Board of Scientific Thinkers
The King of France
After King Louis XVI tried to suppress the French Revolution after the foundation of the National Assembly, the 3rd estate carried out which action?
stormed and took weapons and gunpowder in the Bastille
gave in and allowed for the King to wield power over them
began to kill every noble in France
rejected the King's offering of no taxes for a year
The Latin American Revolutions were influenced by...
The Chinese Revolution
The American and French Revolutions
The Industrial Revolution
The Glorious Revolution
Which of the following people was the leader of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror that was instituted in 1793?
Dantone
Maximilien Robespierre
King Louis XVI
Voltaire
Because of the Glorious Revolution, England's government...
moved to become a communist country
moved from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy
began to register Catholics as voters
became a direct democracy
Natural Rights, which was explained by this person as life, liberty, and property, is guaranteed to every person.
Robespierre
Rosseau
Locke
Voltaire
This revolution was considered the first successful slave rebellion and established the first black republic in the world
French Revolution
Glorious Revolution
American Revolution
Haitian Revolution
A political theory of unlimited centralized authority that is practiced by a monarch or dictator can be best described as a(n)
Absolute Monarchy
Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Democratic Republic
Which monarch said the following, "L'etat c'est moi"?
Louis XIV
Napolean Bonaparte
Peter the Great
Catherine the Great
What inspired the people of France, the American colonies, Haitian slaves, and the Latin American colonies to revolt and overthrow their present governments?
the speeches of Kings
historical tablets of Asoka
teachings of religious messengers like Muhammed
the writings of Enlightenment thinkers
Which of the following was the first to become industrialized from the Industrial Revolution?
Transportion
Textiles
Communications
Food
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
France
The Netherlands
USA
Great Britian
The early factories were placed in these locations because they relied on water.
oceans where people used the ionic properties of salt water
lakes where dams were built
rivers that provided water power
small streams and brooks
Richard Arkwright's ___________ __________ was responsible for the building of the first factories.
Power Loom
Spinning Mule
Water Frame
Seed Drill
Great Britain moved away from this economic system and towards a new industrialized model beginning the 1750s
Degabah
Communist
Chateau
Domestic
The following concept practiced in factories and invented by Eli Whitney enabled mass production of products
Flying Shuttle
Power Loom
Interchangeable Parts
Water Frame
All of the following were inventions of the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT for...
Power Loom
Flying Shuttle
Air Conditioning
Spinning Jenny
Which of the following inventions of the Agricultural Revolution was the most impactful?
Tractor
seed drill
fertilizer
10 row planter
What natural resources did Great Britain possess that set them apart from other countries that began industrialization?
Petroleum and Corn
Coal and Iron
water and trees
Earth metals and gold
Living in a city during the Industrial Revolution can be best explained as....
crowded and disease-ridden
relaxing and laid back
middle class and comfortable
opulent and grandiose
James Watt perfected which of the following inventions that revolutionized factories
steam engine
Bessemer process
Electric lights and electric power
Water Wheel
Invented in 1785 by Edmund Cartwright, the ________ _________ was used to weave together threads in order to produce fabric. This device was faster than traditional hand loom and brought mechanization to the weaving process
power loom
flying shuttle
water frame
spinning mule
the assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.
Industrial Revolution
nationalism
Interchangeable parts
division of labor
To repel foreign influence in her country, the Chinese Empress turned to the _____________.
Loyal Order of the Samurai
Japanese
boxers
americans
a policy of extending a country's borders, influence, and power through diplomacy and more likely military force
communism
democracy
nationalism
imperialism
What is the most probable reason for the population growth in all cities between 1800 and 1850?
American Revolution
Industrial Revolution
railroads
new middle class
The agricultural revolution was a major cause of a population boom resulting in the movement of people to cities
true
false
The Meiji Restoration included all of the following aspects EXCLUDING...
sending students abroad to learn in modern schools
abandoning the feudal system and social structure
declining the new technologies and opportunities of the Western World
removing the status of the samurai
Which of the following best explains the motivations of the Japanese Emperor to industrialize after the Meiji Restoration?
The emperors motivations were never known
Japan wanted to join forces with Britain to invade China
He was afraid of China and wanted an alliance
Japan feared eventual domination by western forces
__________ started two wars between China and Britain, killed millions of people, became the most lucrative commodity on the planet in the 1800s, and drained Chinese silver reserves.
poisonous snakes
opium
guns
wine
During conflicts ending in 1842 and 1860, China fought and lost both of these wars fighting what imperial power?
Great Britain
Germany
USA
Japan
Which economic system was created as an immediate reaction to the unequal distribution of wealth in capitalism?
capitalism
socialism
imperialism
nationalism
Government limits on production, price setting, a focus on equity, and no ownership of private property are all aspects of...
capitalism
socialism
imperialism
communism
Karl Marx and Fredrick Engels were proponents of a government controlled economy and wrote about this and other such beliefs in the...
Where are the Chimney Sweeps?
The Communist Manifesto
The Wrath of War
Wealth of Nations
In Adam Smith's book, The Wealth of Nations, he explains his support for
no government interference in the economy
the violent overthrow of the English government
allowing government to control certain aspects of businesses
total government control of the economy
why did asoka set up the stone pillars throughout his empire in India
to dictate to his subjects what was expected of them
command that people convert to Buddhism
making laws public and promising a just government
demand that taxes be paid on time or else there would be death
Which philosophy is most closely associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?
daoism
ancestor worship
taoism
confucianism
The Qin Dynasty began construction on this even though they only lasted 15 years in power.
silk road
the grand canal
the great wall
the forbidden city
All of the following are characteristics of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta EXCEPT FOR...
royal officials that collected taxes and oversaw building projects
originally gained power in the Ganges Valley
a poorly organized government that eventually failed
a brutal secret police force that crushed dissent and crime
Which statement below describes the Mandate of Heaven?
the belief that the Chinese kings could carry out religious ceremonies to please the gods
the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods.
the belief that the Chinese kings could divide the kingdom into territories
the belief that the Chinese kings could remain in charge for ever.
Confucianism emphasizes the idea that...
individuals should do whatever it is that they want
the government has the power and you will respect it
taxes were important for personal safety
each person has a responsibility to family and society
The Mauryan and Gupta Empires both eventually fell. What do their failures have in common?
powerful central governments
weak religious leaders
outside invaders taking over
taxing that were too high
This river floods unpredictably, carries brightly colored silt, and serves a civilization where only 10% of the land is suitable for farming...
tigris
yellow
nile
indus
During this empire, India enjoyed a golden age. During this time: Buddhist shrines were built, children attended Buddhist schools, and farming and trade flourished.
aryan
maurya
hindu
gupta
The Silk Road was actually a/an
network of trade routes across Asia
road made of silk
trail used only by silk merchants
a sea route between Africa and India
Why is more not known about the early Indus River Valley Civilization?
scholars still cannot decipher their language
they were wiped out before any investigation could be conducted
a great flood from the river swept anything of use away
an invading force erased their history
Which statement below describes a way that the king had failed to do his duty (failed to maintain Mandate of Heaven)?
a bad harvest or a natural disaster
being an honest king
destroying incoming invaders from the north
pleasing the gods
Which advanced technology did the Indus River Valley Civilization NOT have?
gunpowder or black powder
oven baked standardized bricks
grid type cities
plumbing and sewer systems
Asoka, troubled by the violence he saw while fighting for the Deccan Plateau, converted to this religion...
taoism
christianity
buddhism
islam
Which of the following DID NOT happen as a result of the Silk Road
diseases like the black death spreading to new places
large towns along the silk road
the spread of Buddhism
a strong military alliance between Rome and China
