1 "... it is the government's duty to protect citizen's rights. When governments do not, they can be rightfully overthrown."

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1 History Review #4 (Test ID: ins703339) Created with INSPECT and the Online Assessment Reporting System (OARS) For Authorized Use Only 1 "... it is the government's duty to protect citizen's rights. When governments do not, they can be rightfully overthrown." The American founders drafted the Declaration of Independence based on the above quote. Which of the following men is credited with making the above statement? A Thomas Jefferson C Charles-Louis Montesquieu B John Locke D Benjamin Franklin 2 Rousseau contributed to the ideas of democracy through his belief in. A checks and balances C an enlightened monarch B the equality of men D the separation of powers 3 Voltaire contributed which of the following democratic ideas during the Enlightenment? A checks and balances C life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness B will of the majority D religious tolerance and freedom of thought 4 Read the following quotation. "Good and evil, reward and punishment, are the only motives to a rational creature: these are the spur and reins whereby all mankind are set on work, and guided." Based on the beliefs of the following Enlightenment thinkers, who is most likely to have said this? A Voltaire B Aristotle C John Locke D Charles Louis de Montesquieu 5 Most of the Enlightenment thinkers were in favor of individual liberty without absolute monarchs, with the exception of one. Which of the following individuals was in favor of nobility power? A John Locke C Voltaire B Baron de Montesquieu D Jean Jacques Rousseau

2 6 Which of the following choices influenced the Tang Dynasty's establishment of a unified political system in China? A B C D the development of a centralized government and uniform legal system the development of a unified national culture through education and religion the development of positive foreign relations with China's trading partners All of the above 7 Use the map below to answer the following question. Which of these two areas did the Tang Dynasty reunite during the 600s to 900s? A A and B B B and C C C and D D A and C 8 During the Song Dynasty, China's economy experienced a boom in agriculture due to the introduction of fast ripening rice. As a surplus of rice developed, the also developed in order to sell the surplus rice. A merchant class B lower class C wealthy class D advertising class

3 9 Due to the need for a more efficient system of trade, the governments of the Tang and Song Dynasties developed and printed the world's first. A books B newspapers C paper currency D Buddhist scriptures 10 Although many countries used coins as currency, it was during the Tang and Song Dynasties that China became the first country to. A use the barter system C trade with foreign countries B print paper money D use ships to trade 11 The Chinese economy during the Tang and Song Dynasties advanced significantly because for the first time the Chinese people could. A B C D exchange agriculture with other countries exchange food for services exchange labor for land exchange coin and paper money for goods and services 12 Which of the following choices BEST fills in the blanks? The roads and waterways built during the Tang and Song Dynasties enabled an extensive system of to develop as well as allowing to spread throughout China. A exporting; shipping B roads; waterways C trade; ideas D shipping; food 13 Around 1000 B.C., a new type of rice was introduced into China, which revolutionized China's agricultural system. Because the rice was, the yearly production rates doubled. A chemically fertilized B fast ripening C slow ripening D grown in water 14 What style of printing reached Europe in the 15th century which had been developed in China during the Tang and Song Dynasties? A woodblock printing B silk-screen printing C letterpress printing D relief printing 15 Which Chinese invention revolutionized maritime navigation? A silk C gunpowder B magnetic compass D woodblock printing 16 Which of the following Chinese inventions influenced the development of the Chinese scholar official class? A porcelain B magnetic compass C wood-block printing D gunpowder

4 17 Cannons and small rockets were created as a result of which Chinese discovery? A gunpowder B sulfur C magnets D aluminums 18 Which was a significance of the invention of wood block printing? A Printing became more efficient. B Printers are able to publish with moveable type. C Ink painting became more popular in China. D Calligraphy became more standardized in China. 19 In medieval Japan, a person from which of the following groups could obtain the title of shogun? A samurai B daimyo C fudai D imperial family 20 Beginning in 11 th century Japan, the became known for their now famous warrior code. A shogun B daimyo C samurai D emperors 21 In Feudal Japan, the strongest samurai, who were also great landowners, were known as the. A daimyo B ronin C warriors D emperors 22 The samurai code was called, which means the way of the warrior. A seppuku B daimyo C Genji D bushido 23 The most powerful figure during the majority of Japanese Feudal society was typically the. A king B emperor C shogun D daimyo 24, meaning "those who serve," is the name given to lesser warriors in late twelfth century Japan. A Shogun B Daimyo C Samurai D Bushido 25 The samurai's role in Japanese culture was to follow the code of, which emphasized honor, bravery, and absolute loyalty to one's lord. A seppuku B kamikaze C haiku D Bushido

5 26 What were the roles of samurais in the Japanese society? A to distribute land in exchange for loyalty and protection B to protect all members of the Japanese society C to provide weapons for the warrior class D to serve as personal aids to Japanese emperors 27 Japan changed to a military government, or shogunate, during the late twelfth century. Who had the most power under this new form of government? A the emperor B samurai warriors C shogun D a landholder 28 The Mayan people frequently made sacrifices to their gods to try to ensure A strong and intelligent children. B military strength to conquer the Aztecs and Incas. C good weather and bountiful harvests. D success when hunting wild animals for food. 29 The Aztec civilization arose and developed in. A the southwestern United States C the Yucatan Peninsula B Mexico D the Andes Mountains 30 The Incan civilization arose and developed in. A Mexico C Central America B the southwestern United States D South America 31 Which of the following weakened the Incan Empire and later made them vulnerable to Spanish conquest? A diseases brought to Incan lands killed millions of people B thousands of Incans were killed or put to death because of a civil war C the emperor was killed, which left the empire defenseless D their location in the Andes made them vulnerable to foreign invasion

6 Look at the map below and answer the following question(s). (Question 32) 32 Which letter on the map represents the area where the Mayan empire arose during AD 250 to 900? A A B B C C D D 33 Mayans are known to have developed an accurate solar calendar. How many days was their calendar based on? A 304 B 355 C 365 D The Mayan calendar measured days, months, and cosmic cycles based on the movements of what? A Venus B the moon C the sun D All of the above

7 35 Which of the following was the reason the Mayan calendar was so precise? A they learned from other civilizations before them B their use of zero C their mathematical system based on 20 D their accurate recordkeeping of events