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Why is the Neolithic Revolution considered a turning point?

A. Fire was used for the first timeB. Spoken language was used for the

first timeC. It led to the domestication of

animals and development of agriculture led to the rise of civilzations

D. Stone tools were used for the first time

C. It led to the domestication of animals and development of agriculture led to the rise of

civilzations

One characeristic of the Renaissance period was…

A. The Catholic Church had no influence in Western Europe

B. The Manor was the center of economic activity

C. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome were revived and imitated

D. People began using Latin as an official language

C. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome were revived and

imitated

One way Martin Luther, John Calvin and Henry VIII were similar is that they were all…A. Latin American Revolutionary

leadersB. Reformation leadersC. Impressionist paintersD. Divine right Monarchs

B. Reformation leaders

Why was Nelson Mandela imprisoned for 27 years?

A. Fighting to end Aparthied in South Africa

B. Trying to modernize South Africa’s economy

C. Ending economic sanctions against South Africa

D. Stopping majority rule in South Africa

A. Fighting to end Aparthied in South Africa

Which quote displays the main theory of humanism durng the Renaissance?

A. “All that is necessary for the triumph of

evil is for good men to do nothing”B. “It is religion, the hope of heaven, and

duty to God that make any life valuable…”C. “The Most important thing is to seek the

truth, live a full life, and welcome new experiences”

D. “The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be productive and useful”

C. “The most important thing is to seek the truth, live a full life,

and welcome new experiences”

After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the empire became known as…A. Persian EmpireB. Mongol EmpireC. Byzantine EmpireD. Gupta Empire

C. Byzantine Empire

In France, what was a main result of the French Revolution? A. The King was restored to

unlimited powerB. The church officials gained

power in the governmentC. The middle class gained

political influenceD. The third estate held the tax

burden

C. The middle class gained political influence

What was a reuslt of the French Revolution on the rest of the world?

A. New political revolutions occurred in place like Latin America

B. The United States took control of the French government

C. Spain gained new colonies in AsiaD. Napoleon Bonaparte took the

throne in England

A.New political revolutions occurred in place like Latin America

What is the signifcance of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and

Miguel Hidalgo? A. Conquering Indian peoplesB. Latin American independence

movement leadersC. Spreading ChristianityD. Opposing economic reform

B. Latin American independence movement leaders

What is the difference between a POLITICAL revolution and a CULTURAL revolution?

POLITICAL = Revolution attempting to overthrow the government

CULTURAL = A major change in the way people live

Which two nations are archipelagos?A. Japan and the PhilippinesB. Portugal and IsraelC. Spain and FranceD. Cuba and England

A. Japan and the Philippines

Why did early civilizations develop near river valleys? A. Oil-rich landB. Fertile soilC. Dense rain forestsD. Ice-covered tundra

B. Fertile soil

What effect did mountains have on the development of Ancient Greece?

A. Rise of absolute monarchsB. Extensive trade with other

civilizationsC. Development of independent

city-statesD. Creation of monothestic

religions

C. Development of independent city-states

Constantinople was desirable as capitol city because

A. It was prettyB. The Pope said soC. It was the center of the Muslim

worldD. Its location on trade routes

became the cross-roads of Europe and Asia

D. Its location on trade routes became the cross-roads of Europe

and Asia

What is terrace farming?A. Having plants on your apartment’s

terraceB. Societies in mountainous regions

created flat farmland in the sides of mountains

C. Floating gardensD. Having only one type of crop for the

purpose of making money

B. Societies in mountainous regions created flat farmland in the sides of

mountains

What is one similarity between Judaism, Christinaity and Islam?

A. MonotheismB. Eight-fold pathC. The Ten CommandmentsD. Reincarnation

A. Monotheism

In Confucianism, what is Filiel Piety?A. Animal sacrifceB. Respect for eldersC. Being a vegetarianD. Women had more political power

than men

B. Respect for elders

Which religion is polytheistic? A. HinduismB. BuddhismC. IslamD. Christianity

A. Hinduism

In Hindusim, what is karma and dharma?

KARMA = Your actions in lifeDHARMA = Your duties in life

What are major beliefs of Islam?A. The Ten Commandments and

reading the BibleB. Fulfilling karma and dharma to be

reincarnated into a higher casteC. Following the Five Pillars and

reading the KoranD. The Ten Commandments and

reading the Torah

C. Following the Five Pillars and reading the Koran

What is ECONOMICS?A. The study of governmentsB. The study of the distribution

of money, goods and resources

C. The study of cultureD.The study of religions

B. The study of the distribution of money, goods and resources

What is the major theory of mercantilism?

A. Colonies should exist for the benefit of the Mother Contry

B. Consumers set market prices through supply and demand

C. The government owns the means of production

D.A self-sufficient manor

A. Colonies should exist for the benefit of the Mother Contry

In a market economy, who sets market prices?

A. The consumersB. The governmentC. Union membersD.The army

A. The consumers

Who wrote The Communist Manifesto, which exaplained the theories of

communism? A. Adam SmithB. George WashingtonC. Nelson MandelaD. Karl Marx

D. Karl Marx

What is the economic theory of manorialism?

A. A self-sufficient manor, owned by lords and worked by serfs

B. Consumers set market pricesC. Government control of the economyD. Colonies exist for the benefit of the

Mother Country

A. A self-sufficient manor, owned by lords and worked by serfs