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Global 1 Final Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "Innovation" in the context of improving efficiency?

a)

Discovering something new through through archeology

b)

Making tools/methods better by changing them

c)

Copying existing ideas

d)

Removing old technology

2.

What is the best title for the diagram?

a)

Elements of Belief Systems

b)

Characteristics of Classical Civilizations

c)

Benefits of the Counter Reformation

d)

Changes during the Neolithic Revolution

3.

Which geographic feature was common to the development of civilization in ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia?

a)

deserts

b)

rain forest

c)

mountains

d)

river valleys

4.

What was one significant effect of the introduction of a new method of food production on early communities?

a)

Communities became nomadic

b)

Food production declined

c)

Civilization developed

d)

Birth rate decreased rapidly

5.

What did Confucius emphasize as important in society?

a)

respect for authority

b)

religious beliefs

c)

a classless society

d)

owning land

6.

A person always shows respect for their parents, maintains their family's honor, and honors all elders in their community.
Which term is most closely related to these three actions?

a)

nirvana

b)

animism

c)

filial piety

d)

jihad

7.

Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

a)

Hinduisms

b)

Doasim

c)

Confucianism

d)

Judiasm

8.

Which title best completes this diagram? 

a)

Features of nomadic lifestyle

b)

Basic components of the Paleolithic  Age

c)

Elements of a civilization

d)

Prehistoric Times

9.

During a The Han dynasty, a network of roads played an important role because they 

a)

Allowed for an easy mode of transportation throughout China

b)

discouraged cultural diffusion

c)

allowed the region to export goods and ideas to neighboring areas.

d)

helped to protect the region from invaders.

10.

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

a)

Greece and Rome were often at war.

b)

The mountainous  terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements

c)

Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.

d)

The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

11.

What is the best title for the chart?

a)

Role of the Church

b)

Feudal Obligations

c)

Knights’ Code of Chivalry

d)

Guild Membership

12.

 *Ashoka in ancient India incorporated spiritual ideas into the laws she had carved on rocks and pillars placed throughout hisrealm.
*Byzantine Emperors made a the Christian faith the official religion of his domain.
*A ruler requires all citizens to adopt a specific religious belief.

Which generalization can be made based on these statements?

a)

Leaders often use religion to unify an empire.

b)

Many political leaders discourage religious toleration.

c)

Leaders sometimes use religion as a reason to wage war.

d)

Political leaders usually become the head of the church in their country.

13.

 Arabic scholars borrowed ideas from Indian Mathematicians

Religious leaders spread Buddhist beliefs in parts of Japan and Korea

The Romans used Greek Columns and Architecture as they expanded their Empires
 
Based on these statements, which conclusion is valid?

a)

Some groups developed the first civilizations.

b)

Through contact, ideas were exchanged and then spread.

c)

Trade is an inefficient way to spread ideas.

d)

Civilizations are unlikely to spread ideas with one another

14.

 A student was studying the decline of various large empires in a class. They noticed a common factor that contributed to the decline of several major groups. (Han Dynasty, Roman Empire Byzantine Empire) What was this factor?

a)

invasions by nomadic groups and outside invaders

b)

demands for religious freedom

c)

 long periods of isolation

d)

Lack of interaction with neighboring Civilizations

15.

A person is studying a map that shows the historical spread of ideas and religions. Which concept is most closely associated with this map?  

a)

Revolution

b)

urbanization

c)

colonization

d)

cultural diffusion

16.

Two students are studying a history textbook and come across an illustration showing the blending of four different civilizations into a new civilization. Which leader is most closely associated with this accomplishment?

a)

Moses

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Shi Huangdi

d)

Hammurabi

17.

What is one political contribution of the Roman Empire?

a)

the concept of zero

b)

the process of making silk

c)

the Republican form of government

d)

the printing press

18.

A painting depicts a village with a castle, workers on the land, and a small church. Which economic system is most closely associated with the activities shown in this artwork? 

a)

 manorialism

b)

 capitalism

c)

  communism

d)

 socialism

19.

Maya is studying a painting in her class. With which setting is this artwork most closely associated?  

a)

Feudalism/Manoralism

b)

The Neolithic Revolution

c)

Republican Government

d)

Democracy

20.

• Justinian's code of laws.
• Preservation of Greek and Roman.
• Major split in the Christian Religion.
Which empire is most closely associated with these topics? 

a)

Mughal

b)

Persian

c)

 British

d)

Byzantine

21.

• A group studied how scholars made significant contributions to astronomy.
• They learned that architects excelled in design.
• They discovered that schools and libraries were built in urban centers. 
Which conclusion about this society during its Golden Age can best be supported by these statements?

a)

Social status was determined at birth.

b)

 Achievements relied on a knowledge of math and science.

c)

People of diverse faiths were required to convert.

d)

Cities developed self-sufficient economies.

22.

In Asia, Korea is often referred to as a cultural bridge between which two cultures/nations?

a)

Russia and India

b)

France and Spain

c)

Egypt and Iran

d)

Japan and China

23.

• Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics have different views on how to worship
• Sunni and Shiite Muslims dispute who should lead after the death of Muhammad
Believers in Judaism have different ways of practicing their religion

Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?

a)

 In many groups, a range of beliefs often exists.

b)

A belief in a leader is common to all groups.

c)

A hierarchy of leadership exists in all groups

d)

Group involvement is becoming less important to people.

24.

Consider the following contributions:
*Development of medical encyclopedias
*Development of algebra and astronomical tables
*production of geometric art

Arab scholars translated classic works from ancient civilizations into other language
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?

a)

Achievements of feudal societies

b)

Inventions during the Neolithic Revolution

c)

The cause of the Crusades

d)

Contribution of the islamic Golden Age

25.

Which ancient civilization is known for its development of a writing system called cuneiform?

a)

Greeks

b)

Romans

c)

Sumerians

d)

Egyptians

26.

What was a major effect of a significant transformation in early human societies during the Neolithic Revolution?

a)

Decrease in food production

b)

Development of permanent settlements

c)

Decline in population

d)

Increased nomadic lifestyles

27.

Which river is most closely associated with the development of the ancient Egyptian civilization?

a)

Nile

b)

Euphrates

c)

Tigris

d)

Amazon

28.

Which empire was known for its extensive road network that facilitated trade and communication?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Byzantine Empire

c)

Mongol Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

29.

The yin and yang are best defined as ______

a)

the two temples of Laozi.

b)

the sun and the stars.

c)

things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.

d)

two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.

30.

There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.

a)

balance

b)

zen

c)

meditation

d)

yoga

31.

What was a significant impact of the Silk Roads on ancient civilizations?

a)

Decline in trade

b)

Isolation of cultures

c)

Spread of diseases

d)

Exchange of goods and ideas

32.

Silk Road connected which Continents

a)

Asia to Europe

b)

North America to South America

c)

Asia to Antaarctica

d)

North America to Europe

33.

What types of ideas was the feudalistic system based on?

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34.

Roman Empire extensively used what body of water

a)

Black Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Caribbean Sea

35.

The Extensive network of trade that connected Eastern Asia to Europe was Commonly known as...

a)

The Underground Railroad

b)

The Silk Road

c)

The Pax Romana

d)

The Mediterranean Sea Complex

36.

What was ONE of the major reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire?

a)

Invasions by barbarian tribes

b)

Excessive agricultural production

c)

Overreliance on trade with China

d)

Isolation from other cultures

37.

Near what geographical feature did many ancient civilizations begin....

a)

desert

b)

oceans

c)

rivers

d)

glaciers

38.

One of the world's oldest and largest religions that was founded in India...

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

39.

A religion that believes in one god...

a)

Mythology

b)

Monotheism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Atheism

40.

A religion that believes in many gods is...

a)

monotheistic

b)

atheistic

c)

mythological

d)

polytheistic

41.

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

a)

Jesus

b)

Muhammad

c)

Abraham

d)

There is no one specific founder.

42.

The belief that that your soul is reborn again and again after death is called...

a)

karma

b)

sin

c)

reincarnation

d)

brahman

43.
The ancient Greeks were  
a)
Monotheistic  
b)
Polytheistic
c)
Atheist
d)
Scientologist
44.

Greek has many _________that operated like mini countries.

a)
counties
b)
city-states
c)
provinces
d)
parishes
45.
Which of these played the biggest role in the economy of ancient Greece?
a)
Persian Gulf
b)
Black Sea
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Nile River
46.

What is the Holy City of Islam?

a)

Mecca

b)

Rome

c)

London

d)

Beijing

47.

What is the house of worship for Islam?

a)

Synagogue

b)

Church

c)

Cathedral

d)

Mosque

48.

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

a)

The Emperor

b)

The Triumvirate

c)

The Pope

d)

The Senate

49.

What was the split in religions between Rome and Byzantine called?

a)

The Great Schism

b)

The Super Split

c)

The Great Divide

d)

The Holy Divorce

50.

While the Silk Road transported goods, it also spread technology, religion, art, language, new ideas, and diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

What is Cultural Diffusion?

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52.

Christianity developed out of the beliefs and traditions of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

53.

The sacred scriptures of the Hebrew people include the

a)

Gospels

b)

Torah

c)

Quran

d)

Vedas

54.

Which of these religions is monotheistic?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

All of the above

55.

Which emperor was baptized on his deathbed, is said to be the first to accept Christianity, and end the persecution of Christians?

a)

Augustus

b)

Claudius

c)

Constantine

d)

Theodosius

56.

How was Christianity able to spread throughout Western Europe?

a)

Safe Roman roads and shipping lanes

b)

Silk Roads trade network

c)

Camel caravans on Trans-Saharan trade routes

d)

The Roman postal system

57.

Where do Christians worship?

a)

Temples

b)

Churches

c)

Mosques

d)

Nature

58.

Someone who dies for their faith is a(n)

a)

martyr

b)

bishop

c)

testament

d)

angel

59.

The 200-year period of stability considered a Roman golden age was the

a)

Pax Romana

b)

Age of Pericles

c)

Pax Mongolia

d)

Gupta Empire

60.

A person (such as Paul) who travels to share a religious message and to gain converts is a

a)

merchant

b)

martyr

c)

monk

d)

missionary

61.

The sacred scriptures for Christians are found in

a)

The Quran

b)

The Vedas

c)

The Torah

d)

The Bible

62.

Choose the best answer:

Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of

a)

undisciplined armies and limited access to trade

b)

overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples

c)

inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations

d)

harsh climates and high taxes

63.

The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to

a)

Buddhism

b)

Shinto

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

64.

The illustration represents a society based on:

a)

Educational achievement

b)

Social Class

c)

Accumulated wealth

d)

Political ability

65.

What turning point in Global History led to the development of the European Feudal System?

a)

Hinduism was adopted by European monarchs

b)

Invasions by the Mongols

c)

The Fall of the Roman Empire

d)

Peasants took control of European Kingdoms

66.

One effect of the historical development depicted in the map was:

a)

The cultural diffusion between people in the Middle East and China

b)

Alexander the Great's conquests

c)

The spread of Hinduism and Buddhism to Europe

d)

The isolation of civilizations

67.

“If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner's tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.”

– Code of Hammurabi excerpt from the NYS Global History and Geography Regents Exam

Which claim of Babylonian society in Mesopotamia does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?

a)

All men were equal under the law

b)

Fines were preferable to corporal punishment

c)

Divisions existed between social classes

d)

Violence was always punished with violence

68.

"If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner's tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.”

– Code of Hammurabi excerpt from the NYS Global History and Geography Regents Exam

What type of source does this quote come from?

a)

Letter

b)

Legal code or laws

c)

Newspaper article

d)

Oral history

69.

The historical development depicted in this map is an effect of:

a)

Judaism

b)

The Golden Age of Greece

c)

The use of primary sources

d)

The Neolithic Revolution

70.

Which concept is best reflected in this passage?

a)

Baptism

b)

Karma

c)

Monotheism

d)

Animism

71.

 Which generalization about the Roman Empire can be made based on the information shown 

     in this chart?

a)

Rome traded only within the empire. 

b)

Expansion of the empire provided access to varied trade goods. 

c)

Olive oil was the most important of the Roman trade goods. 

d)

Conquered areas were required to build structures with marble from Greece.

72.

“Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task." 

Which empire is referred to in this quotation?

a)

Hellenistic

b)

Byzantine

c)

Mongol

d)

Ottoman

73.

The primary reason ancient peoples of the Nile River Valley build levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to

a)

purify sacred waters

b)

create a shorter route to distant cities

c)

defend against invaders

d)

increase agricultural production

74.

Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of the independent city-states in ancient Greece

a)

broad plains

b)

mountain ranges

c)

navigable rivers

d)

numerous ports

75.

Where is Mr. Hafiz From?

a)

Iran

b)

Russia

c)

Egypt

d)

Albania