1. Why did Stone Age people practice slash-and-burn agriculture?

A. to fulfill spiritual beliefs

B. to make irrigation easier

C. to drive away wild animals

D. to clear land for farming

2. Which development most enabled early peoples to formpermanent settlements?

A. advances in agricultural production

B. the creation of democratic government

C. the spread of monotheism

D. advances in written language

3. In 480 B.C., the independent Greek city-states formed an allianceunder the leadership of Athens and Sparta during their conflictwith the

A. Persians. B. Egyptians.

C. Romans. D. Huns.

4. How did the rise to power and reign of Alexander most affectGreece?

A. He established a peaceful relationship with the PersianEmpire.

B. He strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.

C. He made Macedonia into the intellectual center of theHellenistic world.

D. He ended the power of the city-states and established aunified nation.

5. What effect did Julius Caesar’s seizure of power have on theRoman political system?

A. It secured the rights of the commoners against the nobles.

B. It allowed for control of the state by the Senate.

C. It marked the transition from a republic to an empire.

D. It standardized the system by which emperors were chosen.

6. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations each developed

A. powerful seafaring traditions.

B. monotheistic religious systems.

C. democratic governments.

D. complex architectural structures.

7. Which of the following is a concept from classical Athens that iscentral to Western political thought today?

A. Individuals should fight against nature and society to achievegreatness.

B. Individual achievement, dignity, and worth are of greatimportance.

C. Individual recognition impedes societal progress.

D. Individuals play an insignificant role in shaping ideas,society, and the state.

8. 55 B.C. Caesar’s first invasion of Britain

75–77 A.D. Roman conquest of southern Britaincompleted

122 A.D. Hadrian’s wall built across Britain to keepout northern tribes

402 A.D. One-half of Roman army leaves Britain

408 A.D. Northern tribes overrun southern Britain

409 A.D. Roman officials expelled from Britain

410 A.D. All Roman officials gone from Britain

This timeline shows major events during the Roman rule of Britain from55 B.C. to 410 A.D.

Why was Rome able to control and rule Britain for so long?

A. Common religion B. Extensive trade

C. Common language D. Military strength

9. Many early civilizations were called riverine cultures becausethey developed near rivers. How did the rivers contribute to thesurvival of these civilizations?

A. They were a power source for mechanical devices such aswaterwheels.

B. They provided a route for transporting goods to othercivilizations.

C. They provided a fresh water supply and rich soil forgrowing food.

D. They formed protective barriers around civilizations.

10. Use the picture below to answer the following question.

This picture shows an ancient Roman aqueduct. Aqueducts brought water from the mountains tolower elevations.

How did the use of aqueducts affect settlement in early Roman civilizations?

A. Farmers were able to keep their crops watered.

B. Fresh water attracted settlers from other civilizations.

C. People who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water.

D. Every family was able to have a private bath in its home.

11. Which two ancient civilizations had the most similar religiousbeliefs?

A. Greek and Persian B. Roman and Greek

C. Chinese and Roman D. Persian and Chinese

12. The government of the Roman Republic was characterized by allof the following features except

A. the rule of law. B. separation of powers.

C. the idea of civic duty. D. voting rights for women.

13. According to Roman tradition, who were Romulus and Remus?

A. Roman gods B. Roman emperors

C. enemies of Rome D. founders of Rome

14. Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?

A. Certain resources were not available in all areas.

B. The trails were used for communication between groups.

C. People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land.

D. Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby lands after trading forspices.

15. China’s influence on Medieval Japan is illustrated by Japan’sdevelopment of

A. a writing system. B. the samurai tradition.

C. haiku poetry. D. a civil service exam.

16. In medieval Europe, law and order were maintained by the

A. legions. B. merchants.

C. nobility. D. serfs.

17. During medieval times, which of these groups was legally tied tothe land?

A. serfs B. knights

C. parish priests D. minor nobility

18. During the medieval period in Europe, the political power of thekings and great nobles was often constrained by the actions of

A. elected parliaments. B. high Church officials.

C. the growing middle class. D. organized groups of serfs.

19. The signing of the Magna Carta was important because it

A. promoted a feudal society in the New World.

B. gave all government power to the king and noblemen.

C. concentrated government power in a few individuals.

D. established the principle of limited government power.

20. What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

A. to create a boundary between China and its neighbors

B. to serve as an observatory for astronomers and scientists

C. to protect China from earthquakes and other natural disasters

D. to spread the ideas of Chinese civilizations to the rest of theworld

21. Feudal systems were common in the early Middle Ages. In afeudal system, lords gave land to their vassals in exchange for

A. crops. B. livestock.

C. medical care. D. military service.

22. How did early Christianity spread around the world?

A. Missionaries followed conquerors and colonists.

B. Bibles were published in all languages.

C. Christian sea captains sold fares to other Christians.

D. European monarchs practiced the religion when theytraveled.

23. In the Middle Ages, European monarchs claimed to rule by“divine right”. What purpose was served by this claim?

A. It enabled the separation of church and state.

B. It enabled rulers to seize church lands.

C. It demonstrated that religion was stronger than politicalpower.

D. It strengthened the monarch’s authority to rule.

24. How did the printing revolution contribute to increased globalinteraction?

A. by making texts available to broader audiences, leading tothe spread of new ideas

B. by creating interchangeable parts that made repairing theprinting press easier

C. by mass producing the press to make it available to smalltowns

D. by using color to gain the interest of more people

25. Effects of the Plague (Black Death)

• Europe lost a third of its population.

• Labor shortages brought higher wages for many workers.

• Peasants left their manors, weakening the feudal system.

Which conclusion about effects of the plague can be drawn from the listedinformation?

A. Catastrophic events can trigger changes in human institutions.

B. Tragic events strengthen religion as people seek answers in their faith.

C. People seek the comfort of traditional, familiar ways followingtraumatic events.

D. Societies flourish during many types of disasters and epidemics.

26. What was an important effect of the Black Death (bubonic plaguepandemic) on the populations of Europe in the late 1340s?

A. decrease in public confidence in the Church

B. decline in average worker wages

C. elevated position of lesser nobles and local leaders

D. increase in medical and pharmaceutical research

27. The city states of East Africa were trading gold with the Arabworld around 700 A.D.

What enduring effect did this trade have on East Africa?

A. the spread of the Islamic religion

B. the decline of the Swahili language

C. the development of strong central governments

D. the migration of East African people to parts of Asia

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1.Answer: D

2.Answer: A

3.Answer: A

4.Answer: D

5.Answer: C

6.Answer: D

7.Answer: B

8.Answer: D

9.Answer: C

10.Answer: C

11.Answer: B

12.Answer: D

13.Answer: D

14.Answer: A

15.Answer: A

16.Answer: C

17.Answer: A

18.Answer: B

19.Answer: D

20.Answer: A

21.Answer: D

22.Answer: A

23.Answer: D

24.Answer: A

25.Answer: A

26.Answer: A

27.Answer: A