History Flashcards
The birth of civilization is generally attributed to _____________.
A. a transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in early Mesopotamia
B. the development of complex irrigation systems in early Babylon
C. the beginning of the Bronze Age
D. the maritime trading culture popularized the early Phoenicians
A. A transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in early Mesopotamia.
Which of the following was not a defining feature of ancient India?
A. fluid social structure
B. strongly influenced by Hinduism
C. underwent waves of invasions from Persia and Asia
D. divided into multiple regions
A. Fluid social structure.
Medieval empire - Mongol empire
The largest contiguous empire in the history of the world. Spread throughout Eastern Europe and Asia during the 13th and 14th centuries C.E. under Genghis Khan and his successors.
Which of the following best describes the Berbers?
A. a people of northwest Africa, most of whom are Muslim and depend on herding and farming for a living
B. a people of southeastern Europe, most of whom are Christian and subsist on farming, fishing and hunting wild game
C. a scattered Asian population which played a prominent role in ancient expansion along the Yangtze River, but has since been assimilated into the Han population
D. a powerful Arab empire which ruled over much of Mesopotamia after the collapse of the empire of Alexander the Great
A. A people of Northwest Africa, most of whom are Muslim and depend on herding and farming for a living.
Which of the following best describes the Berbers?
A. a people of northwest Africa, most of whom are Muslim and depend on herding and farming for a living
B. a people of southeastern Europe, most of whom are Christian and subsist on farming, fishing and hunting wild game
C. a scattered Asian population which played a prominent role in ancient expansion along the Yangtze River, but has since been assimilated into the Han population
D. a powerful Arab empire which ruled over much of Mesopotamia after the collapse of the empire of Alexander the Great
A. a people of northwest Africa, most of whom are Muslim and depend on herding and farming for a living
Which of the following best describes the Berbers?
A. a people of northwest Africa, most of whom are Muslim and depend on herding and farming for a living
B. a people of southeastern Europe, most of whom are Christian and subsist on farming, fishing and hunting wild game
C. a scattered Asian population which played a prominent role in ancient expansion along the Yangtze River, but has since been assimilated into the Han population
D. a powerful Arab empire which ruled over much of Mesopotamia after the collapse of the empire of Alexander the Great
A. a people of northwest Africa, most of whom are Muslim and depend on herding and farming for a living
Which of the following was not a feature of European society under Feudalism?
A. an emphasis on gold over land assets as currency
B. granting of land use within a fief
C. ceremonies of homage and fealty
D. a vassal’s commitment to provide military service to a lord
A. An emphasis on gold over land assets as currency.
The civilization of the Maya Indians can best be described as _________.
A. a polytheistic society located in South America known for both its architectural wonders as well as its emphasis on individualism and social equality
B. a nomadic society located in lower North America that hunted bison and deer, and enjoyed great prosperity until it was devastated by European diseases
C. a monotheistic society, which, at its height, spread throughout North and South America and was known for great advances in art and architecture
D. a polytheistic society located in Central America that made great advances in science and mathematics, but collapsed due to unknown causes
D. a polytheistic society located in Central America that made great advances in science and mathematics, but collapsed due to unknown causes
Which of the following was not a characteristic of the European Renaissance?
A. a revival of learning based on classical sources
B. development of highly realistic linear perspective in works of art
C. great advances in the field of metalworking, such as the casting of bronze
D. discarding of the Aristotelian “final cause” in favor of the scientific method
C. great advances in the field of metalworking, such as the casting of bronze
Which of the following was not a characteristic of the European Renaissance?
A. a revival of learning based on classical sources
B. development of highly realistic linear perspective in works of art
C. great advances in the field of metalworking, such as the casting of bronze
D. discarding of the Aristotelian “final cause” in favor of the scientific method
C. Great advances in the field of metal working, such as the casting of bronze.
Which of the following is generally considered most important in limiting the power of kings and influencing the development of democracy?
A. the Norman Conquest
B. the Magna Carta
C. the Treaty of Versailles
D. writing of The Trew Law of Free Monarchies
B. The Magna Carta.
the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law.
It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.
According to most historians, the first non-native people to explore the North American mainland were ____________.
A. the English, led by John Cabot
B. the Spanish, led by Christopher Columbus
C. the Portugese, led by Pedro Alvares Cabral
D. the Vikings, led by Leif Ericson
D. The Vikings, led by Leif Ericson
Which of the following British colonies was founded by Puritans seeking to create a new church in the Americas?
A. Massachusetts
B. Rhode Island
C. Pennsylvania
D. Delaware
A. Massachusetts.
Which of the following was not a major factor leading to the American Revolution?
A. the forced quartering of British soldiers in colonial households
B. excessive tariffs
C. the “Intolerable Acts”
D. failure of the British government to offer protection against the French
D. Failure of the British government to offer protection against the French.
The US Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation in which of the following ways?
A. It allowed the government to print and borrow money.
B. It provided for the common defense of the states.
C. It provided a strong central government and federal taxation.
D. It allowed the states to resolve issues regarding the western territories.
C. It provided a strong central government and federal taxation.
