
SOL Review-Critical Thinking Skills 2
Quiz by Lacie Holmes
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Kievan Russia adopted the Eastern Orthodox religion, the Cyrillic alphabet, and different styles of art and architecture through contact with--
Which two cultures most influenced the development of early Japan?
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
-Natural boundaries of desert, mountains, and the sea
-Yearly flooding to enrich farmlands
-Upper and Lower kingdoms
-Production of the papyrus plant
Which would be the best title of this list?
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Which empire had the greatest influence on the development of early Russia?
-Showing respect for parents
-Maintaining family honor
-Honoring all elders
Which term is most closely related to these three actions?
The feudal systems in both medieval Europe and early Japan were characterized by
A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations--
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the--
Many achievements of Islamic civilization reached European society by way of the--
The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the--
The Olympic Games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it--
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of--
-Most Gracious, Most Merciful
-Master of the Day of Judgment
-Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek
This translated quotation from the Qur'an refers to
In his book The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli advises that a wise ruler is one who--
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
The archaeological evidence found at the Mesoamerican sites of Tenochtitlan and Machuu Picchu suggests that these societies--
Italy, Korea, Spain, and India are similar in that each is consideredÂ
Which geographic feature was common to the development of civilizations in ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia?
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to--
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on--
One way in which the Twelve Tables and Justinian's Code were similar is that both provided--
After the western Roman Empire fell to Germanic invaders in the 5th century A.D., the eastern part of the empire eventually became known as the--
The Age of Pericles in Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and the Tang dynasty in China all experienced a golden age with
How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?
The Huang He, the Indus, and the Nile civilizations were similar in that they each--
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because--
-Desire to be released from feudal obligations
-Defense of the Holy Land
-Forgiveness of sins
-Desire for wealth from the Middle East
What would be a good title for this list?
Which of the following was not a cause of the fall of the Roman Republic?
Which of the following was not one of the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire?
The revival of Greek and Roman culture, the economic growth of Italian city-states in the 1400s, and the development of humanism were aspects of the--
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai resulted from--
The government of Persia could best be described as--
One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had--
The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai experienced economic prosperity because they all--
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in--
"Christian warriors, He who gave His life for you, today demands yours in return. These are combats worthy of you, combats in which it is glorious to conquer and advantageous to die. Illustrious knights, generous defenders of the Cross, remember the examples of your fathers who conquered Jerusalem, and whose names are inscribed in Heaven; abandon then the things that perish, to gather unfading palms, and conquer a Kingdom which has no end."
This statement was most likely used to encourage people to--
The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by--
"The King is declared enemy of the Jews. He will not allow any to live in the city. If he hears it said that a Berber merchant frequents them or does business with them, he confiscates his goods. There are in Timbuktu numerous judges, teachers, and priests, all properly appointed by the king. He greatly honors learning. Many handwritten books imported from Barbary are also sold. There is more profit made from this commerce than from all other merchandise."
This passages suggests Timbuktu was a city that