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One reason that many historians study geography
is to
(1) help predict changes in government
(2) show connections between people and places
(3) tell when events took place
(4) explore the value systems of early people
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2. show connections between people and places
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“Greek Statues Unearthed in Pompeii”
“Chinese Porcelain Found at Zimbabwe Dig”
“Mixtec Textiles Found Near Aztec Ruins”
Which concept is illustrated by these headlines?
(1) colonialism (3) ethnocentrism
(2) isolationism (4) cultural diffusion
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4. Cultural diffusion
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What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
(1) Civilizations developed.
(2) Humans first learned to use fire.
(3) Life expectancy declined.
(4) People began hunting and gathering for food.
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1. Civilizations developed
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. . .“One theory is that there were waves of
migration, one moving through the east of Africa
and another making its way through the centre of
the continent. In Zambia, there is evidence of at
least three routes of migration – from the great
lakes, from the Congo forest and from Angola.” . . .
Source: BBC, The Story of Africa: Early History
This passage about the early history of Africa
describes migrations associated with which group
of people?
(1) Phoenicians (3) Moors
(2) Bantu (4) Babylonians
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2. Bantu
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Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
(1) Jainism (3) Judaism
(2) Daoism (4) Shinto
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3. Judaism
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How did the geography of the Italian peninsula
influence the development of the Roman Empire?
(1) The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of
the peninsula protected the Romans from
their neighbors.
(2) The harsh climate prevented agricultural
production on the Italian peninsula.
(3) The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged
frequent invasions of the Italian peninsula.
(4) The location of the peninsula contributed to
Roman control of the Mediterranean region.
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4. The location of the peninsula contributed to
Roman control of the Mediterranean region.
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• Hinduism was the dominant religion.
• Murals were painted on the Ajanta cave walls.
• The concept of zero and the decimal system
were introduced.
Which empire is described by these statements?
(1) Gupta (3) Persian
(2) Maurya (4) British
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1. Gupta
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The early Russian civilization adopted the
Eastern Orthodox religion, the Cyrillic alphabet,
and different styles of art and architecture
through contact with
(1) traders from China
(2) conquering Mongol invaders
(3) Vikings from northern Europe
(4) missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
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4. missionaries from the Byzantine Empire
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Technological achievements made during the Tang
and Song dynasties were important because they
(1) were used to defeat Kublai Khan
(2) contributed to economic growth and cultural
advancement
(3) increased contact with the Americas
(4) led to social equality between men and
women
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2. contributed to economic growth and cultural
advancement
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What was a major characteristic of the
Renaissance in Europe?
(1) Secular achievements were emphasized.
(2) Suffrage was granted to men and women.
(3) Most literature was written in Arabic.
(4) Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were
rejected.
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1. Secular achievements were emphasized.
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What was one result of the travels of Marco Polo?
(1) Africa remained isolated.
(2) Ottoman power decreased.
(3) Colonies were established in Japan.
(4) Interest in Asian cultures increased
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4. interest in Asian cultures increased
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Base your answer to the question on the graphic organizer below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Three-field system used
New universities founded
Magna Carta signed
Gothic cathedrals built
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
(1) Improvements Under the Tokugawa
(2) Achievements of Medieval Europe
(3) Developments in Ancient Ghana
(4) Changes Resulting From the Counter Reformation
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2. Achievements of Medieval Europe
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Which advancement in technology revolutionized
the way ideas were spread throughout western
Europe in the 15th century?
(1) development of the astrolabe
(2) introduction of the telegraph
(3) improvements to the printing press
(4) creation of the telescope
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3. improvements to the printing press
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Which phrase best completes the partial outline
below?
I. Achievements of the Incas
A. _____________________________
B. Kept records using quipus
C. Built stone structures without using
mortar
(1) Cast bronze statues
(2) Created a system of terrace farming
(3) Invented a foot stirrup
(4) Developed chariots
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2. Created a system of terrace farming
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Prices in Spain rose as colonies supplied large
amounts of gold and silver. This suggests that
Spanish imports of gold and silver led to
(1) food shortages (3) inflation
(2) unemployment (4) self-sufficiency
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3. inflation
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