Global History: Origins to 1600 Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
This course explores the development of societies, cultures, and civilizations across the globe from prehistory to 1600 CE. Students will examine key themes such as the emergence of agriculture, the rise of ancient empires, the spread of major world religions, global trade networks, and cultural exchanges. Emphasis is placed on analyzing how interactions among peoples shaped the political, economic, and social dynamics of regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Through a comparative approach, the course highlights the interconnectedness of early human history and its enduring influence on the modern world.
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World History Before 1600 The Development of Early Civilization 5th Edition Volume I by Jiu-Hwa
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Chapter 1: Early Civilization in West Africa, the Aegean, and the Western Hemisphere
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Q1) Describe briefly the "flavor" of Minoan civilization in contrast to Mycenaean.
Answer: The flavor of Minoan civilization can be described as a vibrant and peaceful society with a focus on trade, art, and a close connection to nature. The Minoans were known for their advanced architecture, such as the grand palaces at Knossos and Phaistos, as well as their beautiful frescoes and pottery. They also had a complex system of writing, known as Linear A, and were skilled in maritime trade, connecting with other Mediterranean cultures.
In contrast, the flavor of Mycenaean civilization is characterized by a more warlike and militaristic society. The Mycenaeans were known for their fortified cities, such as Mycenae and Tiryns, and their impressive beehive tombs. They were also skilled in metalworking and had a centralized political and military structure. Their culture was heavily influenced by warfare and conquest, as seen in their epic literature like the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Overall, the Minoans had a more peaceful and artistic flavor, while the Mycenaeans had a more militaristic and conquest-driven flavor.
Q2) Zoroastrianism
Answer: not answer
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Chapter 2: The Early Civilizations of South and East Asia
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Q1) Mohenjo Daro
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Q2) In the Late Vedic Age, the goal of thinking people was to
A)seek truth and understand the nature of the brahman, or the essential divine reality of the universe.
B)acquire great wealth.
C)gain access to esoteric wisdom through study and asceticism.
D)promote the worship of nature spirits.
E)none of these choices
Answer: A
Q3) Which statement about Lady Hao, wife of King Wu Ting, is not true?
A)She led troops in war.
B)She owned her own estates.
C)Her grave contains the remains of human sacrifices.
D)all of these choices
E)none of these choices
Answer: E
Q4) karma
Answer: not answer
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Chapter 3: The Flowering of Great Faiths and Philosophies
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Q1) Carthage
Answer: Carthage was an ancient city located in present-day Tunisia. It was a major center of trade and commerce in the Mediterranean region and was founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC. Carthage was a powerful and influential city-state, known for its strong navy and skilled merchants. It was involved in several conflicts with the Roman Republic, including the famous Punic Wars. The city was eventually destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, marking the end of Carthage's prominence. Carthage is important because of its significant role in ancient Mediterranean history and its impact on the development of trade, warfare, and culture in the region.
Q2) Which statement is true?
A)Theravada Buddhism is more optimistic than Mahayana.
B)Mahayana Buddhism is more socially oriented than Theravada.
C)Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism agree on the existence of bodhisattvas.
D)Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism agree that nirvana is a land of joy for the blessed.
E)none of these choices
Answer: B
Q3) samsara
Answer: not answer
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Chapter 4: The Age of Great Empires
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Q1) The stone pillars erected by Asoka
A)are between 130 and 140 feet high.
B)are made of black marble.
C)are topped by symbolically important sculptures of animals.
D)bear no inscriptions.
E)none of these choices
Q2) Not among the effects of Alexander's conquests and the influences of Hellenistic culture on Indian culture was
A)communication by land and sea between India and the west.
B)alterations in Buddhist artistry.
C)changes in Buddhist religious doctrine.
D)advances in Indian knowledge about astronomy.
E)none of these choices
Q3) Which of the following statements about King Kanishka is true?
A)Some Buddhists revered him as a second Asoka.
B)Though a Buddhist himself, he tolerated other religions.
C)He called the Fourth Buddhist Council.
D)He was a successful military leader.
E)all of these choices
Q4) Shih Chi
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Chapter 5: Disruption and Renewal in West Asia and Europe
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Q1) The area not conquered by Muslims was A)France.
B)Spain.
C)Egypt.
D)Arabia.
E)Syria.
Q2) In what regard did Roger Bacon lay the groundwork for modern scientific method?
Q3) Pepin
Q4) vassal
Q5) Mu'awiya established a new Islamic capital at A)Jerusalem.
B)Mecca.
C)Medina.
D)Alexandria.
E)Damascus.
Q6) Muhammad
Q7) caliph
Q8) Describe the appeal of mystery religions during the Roman Empire.
Q9) Pope Innocent III
Q10) Sanhedrin Page 7
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Chapter 6: Disruption and Renewal in South and East Asia
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Q1) Which of the following statements is false?
A)From Bengal in the Gupta and post-Gupta period, Indians brought Mahayana Buddhism to Sumatra.
B)Indian art and architecture had little influence in Java.
C)Ships regularly plied the route between Ceylon and the islands of Indonesia.
D)India's cultural influence in Southeast Asia was achieved by peaceful means.
E)none of these choices
Q2) Vietnam
Q3) Zen
Q4) The author Han Yu
A)felt that Buddhism was superior to Confucianism.
B)opposed Buddhism for being both superstitious and un-Chinese.
C)was a devout Taoist.
D)was much reviled by Confucianists.
E)none of these choices
Q5) Lungmen
Q6) Briefly describe the manners and mores of Indian men and women in the Gupta era.
Q7) T'ai Tsung
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Q8) In what ways is Empress Wu comparable to Catherine the Great of Russia?
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Chapter 7: Developing Civilizations
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Q1) Coptic
Q2) Berbers
A)speak an Arabic language.
B)controlled the caravans Islamic northern Africa.
C)did not retain their ethnic identity.
D)are, for the most part, Coptic Christians.
E)all of these choices
Q3) Tlaloc
Q4) Which of the following statements about the Inka is false?
A)Their social and governmental system was intensely hierarchic.
B)They lacked writing.
C)They developed an extensive road system.
D)Their economic system was essentially state socialism.
E)They required conquered peoples to worship only Inka gods.
Q5) Ghana, Mali, and Songhai transported gold and salt to the Mediterranean via A)ships that rounded the Cape of Good Hope.
B)ships sailing though Gibraltar.
C)camel caravans crossing the Sahara.
D)ships sailing up the Red Sea.
E)none of these choices
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Chapter 8: Three Continents: Conflict and Commerce
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Q1) A minaret is a
A)hall surrounding a mosque's courtyard.
B)fountain where the faithful could wash before their prayers.
C)tower for calling the faithful to prayer.
D)prayer niche, pointed toward Mecca, the direction for the faithful to pray.
E)none of these choices
Q2) Describe briefly the succession method adopted by the Mamluks. What were its advantages and disadvantages?
Q3) Timurlane
Q4) Genghis Khan
Q5) The Nasrid kingdom was located around A)Tunis.
B)Granada.
C)Seville.
D)Alexandria.
E)Cairo.
Q6) Safavid Dynasty
Q7) Umayyads
Q8) akhis
Q9) Tibetan Buddhism Page 12
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Chapter 9: Emerging Global Interrelations
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Q1) Queen Elizabeth
Q2) Luther and others after him were able to divide the Christian church because
A)the new monarchs of western Europe actively sought to limit church authority.
B)the funneling to Italy of a large part of funds the church raised irritated Germans and others.
C)unscrupulous rulers conveniently embraced Protestantism in order to seize the church's property in their realms.
D)all of these choices
E)none of these choices
Q3) Luther and others after him were able to divide the Christian church because
A)they were beneficiaries of earlier reformers who had weakened the church already.
B)the Great Schism and a series of worldly popes had lowered public support for the papacy.
C)the writings of Erasmus and other humanists generated the critical spirit that challenged many accepted beliefs.
D)movable-type printing allowed for the mass production of books and permitted the rapid spread of new ideas.
E)all of these choices
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