ANSWER THE 50 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS BASED ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF GLOBAL HISTORY

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1 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M. Period: Name: ate: NSWER THE 50 MULTIPLE HOIE QUESTIONS SE ON YOUR KNOWLEGE OF GLOL HISTORY 1. The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by. strong central government. rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders. universal suffrage in national elections. a strict adherence to constitutional principles for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few... an thenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household... We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character... Pericles, Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient thens valued?. monarchy. aristocracy. democracy. autocracy 2. major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that. the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in western Europe. Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries. Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered. Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West 4. major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of. gunpowder. the principles of revolutionary socialism. monotheism. an effective legal system page 1

2 5. Why did the ancient city-states of thens and Sparta develop different political systems? 8. Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?. The yzantine Empire dictated government policies.. Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.. The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city-states.. For over three centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.. oys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.. thens had a better culture than that of Sparta.. Socrates, Plato, and ristotle were Greek philosophers.. Many adults in thens did not have the right to vote. 6. Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy?. Phoenician. Egyptian. Sumerian. Greek 9. Olympic games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?. Egyptian. Greek. Roman. Phoenician 7. lexander the Great s conquests of Greece, sia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the. spread of Hellenic culture. adoption of a feudal system. establishment of representative democracy. spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe 10. Which of these ancient civilizations had the most influence on the Western concepts of civil and natural law?. Rome. hina. ztec. Mesopotamia Period: page 2 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

3 11. ase your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. 12. What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?. Greece and Rome were often at war.. The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.. Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.. The Greek people had many different languages and religions. One reason for the success of the cities in the Hanseatic League and the Italian city-states was that both were. protected by mountains 13. The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of. economics. poetry. drama. law. isolated from the rest of Europe. accessible by water. close to a network of navigable rivers 14. The Phoenicians are often referred to as the carriers of civilization because they. introduced Islam and hristianity to entral frica. established colonies throughout northern Europe. developed the first carts with wheels. traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region Period: page 3 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

4 15. What was one effect of lexander the Great s conquests? 17. ase your answer to the following question on the illustration below and on your knowledge of social studies.. expansion of Hellenistic culture. formation of the hristian church. decreased importance of the Silk Roads. increased support of the Mayan leaders Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?. harlemagne. Mansa Musa. lexander the Great. Suleiman the Magnificent 16. What was one reason that some Italian cities developed into major commercial and cultural centers during the 13th and 14th centuries?. unified central government. isolationist economic policies. geographic location. system of social equality 18. Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient thens visiting Sparta?. The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government.. I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in thens.. This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in thens.. I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God. Period: page 4 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

5 19. Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of 22. ase your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.. military technology. religious doctrine. economic policy and planning. government and law 20. One reason the Suez anal has been of strategic importance to countries other than Egypt was that the canal. allowed for faster movement between the North tlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. enabled Europeans to explore the Western Hemisphere. made it easier for Russia to gain control of fghanistan Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?. The Roman Empire extended over three continents.. Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.. lexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.. arthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.. provided the ustro-hungarian Empire with access to its colonies in South sia 21. One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of. the concept of zero. the process of making silk. a republican form of government. the printing press 23. Roman women could own property. Roman women could make wills leaving their property to whomever they chose. valid conclusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women. had the right to vote. enjoyed some legal rights. were equal to men. could hold political offices Period: page 5 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

6 24. ase your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. 26. The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the. development of trade. strengthening of traditional culture. promotion of cultural diffusion. growth of international alliances ased on the information provided by this map, which body of water was most likely the center of Roman trade?. Red Sea. lack Sea. tlantic Ocean. Mediterranean Sea 27. Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?. Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity.. The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.. thens granted voting rights to male citizens only.. Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture. 25. What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of thens?. development of direct democracy. diffusion of a monotheistic belief system. promotion of the equality of all humans. creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics 28. t the height of its power, which ancient civilization controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?. Phoenician. Persian. Roman. arthaginian Period: page 6 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

7 29. What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?. The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states. 32. Which society practiced direct democracy?. ancient thens. dynastic hina. Gupta Empire. early Egypt. lack of natural seaports limited communication.. n inland location hindered trade and colonization.. bundant natural resources encouraged selfsufficiency. 33. In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the development of Italian city-states into major commercial and cultural centers was based mainly on their 30. Early civilizations developed mainly in. areas with abundant mineral resources. valleys near rivers. areas with climatic diversity. democratic governments. geographic location. economic isolation. religious diversity. mountainous areas 31. Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient thens?. ll adult male citizens were eligible to vote.. ll residents were given voting rights.. Women were allowed to vote in major elections.. Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections. 34. The Suez anal, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Gibraltar are important because they. prevent attacks on bordering nations. control access to vital trade routes. limit Russian access to warm-water ports. prohibit the movement of ships carrying nuclear weapons Period: page 7 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

8 35. Which factor is necessary for the development of democratic institutions? 37. ase your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the accompanying map and on your knowledge of social studies.. strong military forces. respect for individual rights. a one-party system. an agricultural economy One reason Italian city-states were able to dominate the trade pattern shown on the map was that they were. centrally located on the Mediterranean Sea. situated north of the lps. unified by the Hanseatic League 36. Which characteristic is most essential to a democratic society?. located on the trade routes of the North Sea. a respect for individual rights. a federal structure of government. a strong two-party system. a written constitution 38. Use of terracing is an example of a society s reaction to. religious beliefs. social stratification. geographic conditions. political situations Period: page 8 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

9 39. Which aspect of a culture is most directly influenced by physical geography? 42. Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?. religious practices. government. education. population distribution. deserts. mountainous terrain. vast plains. monsoons 40. How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?. Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.. Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.. Flat plains made centralized rule possible.. Tropical climate discouraged urban development. 43. The best evidence that a nation is a democracy is its provision for. a system of civil and criminal courts. a government responsible to the people. the holding of periodic elections. a two-house legislature 41. One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of. absolute monarchies. separate, independent city-states. extensive trade with the Persians. belief in one God 44. Which geographic factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in ancient Greece?. tropical rainforests. fertile farmland. navigable rivers. mountainous topography Period: page 9 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

10 45. ase your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. 46. The geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces. a traditional way of life. the development of scientific investigation. the need for higher education. a process of cultural diffusion 47. Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutions of our neighbors. It is more the case of our being a model to others than of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands, not a minority, but of the whole people. Which conclusion can be drawn from the information provided by the map? Which early society is most likely described in this quotation?. frica was Europe s most active trading partner.. The Hanseatic League controlled trade in the lack Sea.. Spartan. abylonian. thenian. Egyptian. sians and Europeans traded primarily by water routes.. vast network of trade routes connected the centers of trade in Europe. 48. Which generalization about democracy is most valid?. emocratic political systems require a highly industrialized society.. emocratic governments first evolved in North merica. emocratic governments prevent their citizens from traveling abroad.. emocratic governments protect basic civil liberties. Period: page 10 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

11 49. ll citizens in ancient thens had the right to attend the ssembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast voted. This situation is an example of 50. ase your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.. direct democracy. totalitarianism. parliamentary democracy. absolutionism The Italian city-states were able to dominate the trade pattern shown on the map because they were. centrally located near the Mediterranean Sea. situated south of the lps. unified by the Hanseatic League. close to the routes followed by rab caravans Period: page 11 GLOL HISTORY (TEST 4) - MR. M.

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