Unit 2 Review

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to 

• believe in reincarnation 

• strive for nirvana 

• follow a code of behavior

• practice polytheism

Which headline best completes the partial outline below:

-The development of medical encyclopedias

-Invented tools like quadrant and the astrolabe

-Translated the works of Greek scientists and mathematicians

-built dams, irrigation canals, waterwheels, pumps, aqueducts, and cisterns.

• Achievements of Medieval Europe

• Inventions during the Neolithic Revolution

• Issues of the Protestant Reformation

• Contributions of Early Islamic Empires

Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this  philosophy 

• established a basic structure for military rule 

• provided a basis for social order 

• contained the framework for a communist government 

• stressed the importance of the individual

Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

• Everyone should have the same social status. 

• People should pray five times a day. 

• The soul can be reincarnated. 

• Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.

The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from 

• Trade Networks

• Ethnocentrism

• Imperialism

• Wars of Conquest

All of the following are monotheistic religions EXCEPT...

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Animism

The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of...

• cultural diffusion

• sufficiency

• trade networks

• desertification

What was a significant effect of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?

• The African written language spread to southwest Asia.

•  Military leaders eventually controlled Mali. 

• Islamic learning and culture expanded in Mali. 

• The trading of gold for salt ended.

•Buddhist temples are found in Japan.

 •Most Indonesians study the Koran. 

•Catholicism is the dominant religion in Latin America. 

The statements above illustrate which concept...

• westernization

• cultural diffusion

• feudalism

• monotheism

Base your answer on the chart and on your knowledge of social studies. 

 

Which generalization about the Roman Empire can be made based on the information shown in this chart?

• Rome limited trade to its allies.

• Expansion of the empire provided access to varied trade goods.

• Olive oil was the most important of the Roman trade goods.

• Conquered areas were required to build structures with marble from Greece.