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Mattice Final 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Both the ancient Romans and ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of: | Ethnocentrism |
| The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they | Are guidelines for living |
| During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation? | Questioning of traditional authority |
| Feudal societies are generally characterized by: | An emphasis on social order |
| In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because: | The HIndu doctrines of dharma and karma support the caste system. |
| The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of: | Law |
| The development of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China indicates the importance of: | River Valleys |
| What were 2 indirect results of the Crusades? | Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened. |
| In medieval Japan and medieval Europe, the feudal system was dominated by: | Peasant farmers |
| Which statement was true of the caste system in traditional India? | Caste membership determined a person's occupation |
| Which feature of Chinese agriculture led to the development of the other three? | Scarcity of fertile land |
| The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of: | Respect for authority |
| During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of: | Ethnocentrism |
| In Latin America, the Maya and Aztec civilizations were similar in that they: | Developed complex mathematical and calendar systems |
| Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task". This statement refers to what empire? | Byzantine |
| In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was: | An appreciation for the base work of individual achievement |
| Which was a characteristic of feudalism? | Land was exchanged for military service and obligations |
| Judaism and Christianity are similar because: | Are monotheistic |
| Which development was an important contribution of Muslim culture to civilization? | Advances in science and mathematics |
| A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western Europe culture was the: | Concept of government by law |
| "Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep... Time was when learning was only found in the religious orders... learning has passed to secular princes and peers"- this quotation best describes the: | Renaissance |
| In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a: | Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church |
| The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they: | Provided a means of transportation and irrigation |
| The art, music and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with: | Classic Greek and Romans subjects |
| A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to: | Establish peace and harmony |
| Which was major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens? | All adult male citizens were eligible to vote |
| Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages? | The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order |
| Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance in Europe? | The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to artistic achievement. |
| Which statement about ancient American civilizations expressed a historical theory rather than a historical fact? | The Incas lacked a written language |
| In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about: | The establishment of permanent settlements |
| In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was: | An increased demand for goods from the East |
| Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses were a call for: | Reforms within the Roman Catholic Church |
| Which is a characteristic of a feudal society? | Rigid class structure |
| One factor that accounted for Chinese influence on traditional Japanese culture was the: | Geographic location on the countries |
| The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by: | The manor system and the importance of land ownership |
| Which factor contributed most to the rise of the feudal system in Europe? | Weakness of the central government |
| Which was a significant result of the renewed study of Greek and Roman life during the late medieval period in Europe? | Development of the Renaissance |
| In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history? | Hunters/Gatherers; Nomadic herders; farmers; traders |
| A person who is described as"Machiavellian" is someone who: | Believes that the end justifies the means |
| Which best defines the term culture? | The interaction of peoples |
| Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance? | Greater emphasis was placed on the development of human potential |
| In the late 15th and 16th centuries, the development of Italian city-states into major commercial and cultural centers was based mainly on their: | Geographic location |
| Under the economic system of mercantilism, colonies were encouraged to: | Provide raw materials for the mother company |
| The term "culture area" is generally used by social scientists to describe: | Place where people share a common way of life |
| The study of the art, music, and literature of a nation helps us better to understand the nation's: | Cultural values |
| Which best describes major characteristic of Islam? | Islam, like other major religions, is composed of sects which sometimes disagree on beliefs and practices. |
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