39 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 39
How did the Silk Road transform European society?
It caused numerous wars, including the 30 Years War, & diminished the power of the Catholic
Church
Increased interest in Asian goods & trade with Asia
Diffused ideas, art, & religion from Asia & the Middle East
Spread the Black Plague, decimating a third of the European population
Invasions by various barbarian peoples
Lack of tax revenue led to weakened military & deterioration of transportation & trade routes
Power struggles over succession
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean
Definition 2 of 39
What is the term used to denote the socio-political thought prevalent in the countries who gained
their independence from European colonial powers?
Anti-imperialism
Marxism
Modernism
Post-Colonialism
Definition 3 of 39
What was the outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome?
The complete destruction of the city of Carthage and the enslavement of its people
The establishment of a permanent alliance with Carthage against Greece
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean
The loss of all its territories in North Africa to the Carthaginians
, Definition 4 of 39
Which of the following best describes the reasons for the rise of racism in 19th century Europe?
The economic depression caused by the failure of the gold standard
The religious conflicts between Protestant and Catholic states in Europe
The rise of European colonialism and the development of the theory of Social Darwinism
The widespread adoption of socialist ideals and the rejection of capitalism
Definition 5 of 39
How did the Mongols conquer the greatest land empire in history?
They relied heavily on advanced siege technology and gunpowder
They conquered by converting the local populations to Islam peacefully
They used superior military strategy & psychological warfare
They formed a permanent alliance with the Chinese Ming Dynasty
Definition 6 of 39
What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-historic human societies?
Adoption of cultivable seeds
Human sacrifice
Ancestor worship
Mandate of heaven
Definition 7 of 39
In Confucianism, the major qualification for serving in a public office is...
Possessing noble blood
Possessing the virtues of a gentleman
Performing the correct rituals
Proving political merit