Fact / Opinion

82016 9 Which statement about the Gupta Empire is a fact

rather than an opinion?

• India’s strongest leaders came from the Gupta Empire.

• The Gupta Empire developed advancements in the areas of mathematics and science.

• The achievements of the Gupta Empire surpassed those of the Tang dynasty in China.

• Gupta paintings found on the walls of the Ajanta caves were superior to the art produced during the Mauryan Empire.

62014 5 Which statement about the Bantu migration is an

opinion rather than a fact?

• The migration occurred gradually over a long period of time.

• Language and knowledge spread from northwestern to southern and eastern Africa.

• The lack of primary documents makes it difficult to determine the exact cause of the migration.

• Bantu civilization was superior to those civilizations that it displaced.

^{12014 7} Which statement about the Islamic Golden Age is

a fact rather than an opinion?

• Islamic medicine was more advanced than

  Chinese medicine.

• Poetry and literature were more important

  fields of study for Muslims than was

  mathematics.

• Knowledge of astronomy was used by

  Muslims to fulfill religious obligations.

• Islamic philosophies relied less on Greek

  philosophical masters than on Indian

  philosophical masters.

^{82013 10} Which statement about feudalism in Japan is an opinion rather than a fact?

• Samurai were expected to follow a code of

  conduct known as bushido.

• A rigid social hierarchy led to limited social

  mobility.

• The Tokugawa period was probably the most

  peaceful period.

• The shogun was the supreme military leader.

^{62013 7} Which statement about the early Indus River

valley civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?

• Farmers grew a surplus of barley, wheat, and dates.

• The Indus people developed a system of writing.

• Planned cities indicated a use of technology.

• The Indus city-states were the most developed of the time period.

^{12013 29} Which statement regarding World War I is an

opinion rather than a fact?

• European countries increased the production of weapons during the war.

• The governments of most countries stated that the period of conflict would be short.

• Propaganda posters were used to gain support for the war.

• Citizens of the Allied nations showed more patriotism than those of the Central Powers.

^{82012 14} Which statement about the Protestant

Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?

• German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor.

• Membership in the Catholic Church declined in northern Europe.

• European religious unity was disrupted by the newly established religions.

• Henry VIII led a stronger religious reform movement than Martin Luther did.

^{12012 7} Which statement about ancient Greece is an

opinion rather than a fact?

• Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity.

• The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.

• Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only.

• Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.

^{82011 8} Which statement about China is a fact rather than

an opinion?

• Flooding was the worst disaster to affect ancient Chinese civilizations.

• The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China.

• Early Chinese civilizations were the most important civilizations in the world.

• Dynastic governments were highly effective in China

^{62011 7} Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?

• Early peoples made greater cultural

  advancements than did people of later

  civilizations.

• The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes

  for nomadic peoples.

• New technology was developed during the

  Neolithic Revolution.

• Agricultural developments resulted in the

  establishment of permanent settlements.