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4. People in Societies JEOPARDY PS-A PS-B PS-C PS-D PS-E PS-F 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500

5. Which is the sacred book of the Islamic religion? Bible Torah Koran Vedas A 100

6. C. Koran A 100

7. Hinduism and Buddhism were important reliongs in ancient India and China. Why do many Hindus and Buddhists ten to be vegetarians? They fear animal diseases. They believe plants are sacred. They practice equality for all people. They value all forms of human and animal life. A 200

8. D. They value all forms of human and animal life. A 200

9. Look at the map. Which number on the map indicates the continent on which the Nile River is located? 1 2 3 4 A 300

10. C. 3 A 300

11. Read the Quote: The…speedy removal (of the Indians)…will place a dense and civilized population in large tracts of country now occupied by a few savage hunters…What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms…occupied by more than 12,000,000 happy people, and filled with all the blessings of liberty, civilization, and religion? - President Andrew Jackson, 1830 Which of these statements reflects Andrew Jackson’s attitude about American Indians and their lands? He believed that American Indians could not take care of themselves. He thought that American Indians might adapt to life on farms and in cities. He believed that white settlers could make better use of the land than American Indians. He thought that American Indians would be happier when they were removed to new lands. A 400

12. C. He believed that white settlers could make better use of the land than American Indians. A 400

13. Ancient Chinese and Mesopotamian civilizations developed in fertile river valleys. Identify and describe two political, cultural or economic characteristics common to ancient Chinese and ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. A 500

14. Both civilizations began around rivers, which provided irrigations for agriculture. • Both civilizations developed writing. The Mesopotamians developed cuneiform, and the Chinese developed a form of picture writing. • Canals to control flooding - Both civilizations had to worry about flooding, so they built levees and canals to prevent homes and crops from being washed away. • Irrigation - Both civilizations dug ditches to bring water to crops. • Monarchies - Both civilizations developed monarchies supported by highly organized bureaucracies. This may have been a result of the need to organize the proper distribution of irrigation water and maintenance of the irrigation systems. • Foor surplus - both civilizations developed advanced farming techniques, which allowed them to grow large amounts of food. • Cities - As the Mesopotamians and the Chinese developed better farming techniques, they grew surplus food and were able to support cities with large populations. • Religion - Mesopotamian cultures developed a belief in many gods (polytheism), while Chinese culture developed the ethical and philosophical systems of Confucianism and Taoism, which overlaid a popular grassoots belief in multiple gods. A 500

15. The Quakers emigrated from England to the American colonies in the late 1600s. The Quakers’ experiences in England led them to adopt which policy in their new colony of Pennsylvania? Tolerating different religions Discouraging industrialization Allowing women to vote in elections Prohibiting Catholics from owning property B 100

16. A. Tolerating different religions. B 100

17. The women who participated in the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 issued a Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions modeled after the Declaration of Independence. What controversial change was called for in this declaration? Abolition of slavery Voting rights for all citizens Reform of public education A ban on alcoholic beverages B 200

18. B.Voting rights for all citizens B 200

19. Manufacturing was first developed in which economic region of the United States? Midwest Northeast Southeast Northwest B 300

20. B. Northeast B 300

21. How did contact with European explorers in the 1500s affect the Aztecs? ManyAztecs converted to the religion of Spain. Many Aztecs learned to grow corn and potatoes for food. The Aztecs developed strong monarchies modeled on those in Europe. The Aztecs increased in numbers because of new medicines B 400

22. A. Many Aztecs converted to the religion of Spain. B 400

23. The crusades had a great impact on European culture during the Middle Ages. Identify and describe two ways the Crusaders’ contact with the Middle East changed European culture. B 500

24. Introduced new products - when Crusaders returned to Western Europe from Islamic and Byzantine lands, they were interested in adding spices, sugar, fruits, tapestries, and silk to their daily lives. • Introduced new knowledge - When Crusaders returned to Europe from Islamic and Byzantine lands, they brought with them new knowledge about architecture. (or shipbuilding, compasses, navigation, map making, algebra, chemistry, Arabic numerals, steel, mathematics, weaponry, etc.) • Increased trade - As Europeans traveled to the Middle East, trade grew, especially in Italy, as Mediterranean ports became more important in shipping goods from the east. B 500

25. In the 19th century, why did large numbers of Americans who migrated to the Great Plains become involved in economic activities related to agriculture? The land was generally flat and had fertile soil. There were no suitable means of transportation for other forms of commerce. The American Indians who lived there had already cleared the land. The region lacked resources to support manufacturing activities. C 100

26. A. The land was generally flat and had fertile soil. C 100

27. The environment influences the way people live and work. What is one way Incan farmers living in mountainous regions were affected by their environment? They terraced their fields. The created paddy fields. They used horses for plowing. They invented the slash-and-burn technique. C 200

28. A.They terraced their fields C 200

29. Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in 335 B.C. What was a lasting result of his conquests throughout the Mediterranean region? The expansion of Islam The rise of Roman architecture The decline of Egyptian science The spread of Greek language and culture C 300

30. D. The spread of Greek language and culture C 300

31. DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE Place A Wager C 400

32. Use the examples in the boxes below to answer the next question. Jews Christians Muslims Which belief is shared by followers of all the above religions? They believe Jesus is the son of God. The believe in only one God. They accept the Koran as a holy book. They believe in reincarnation. C 400

33. B. The believe in only one God. C 400

34. How were the ancient Romans and Europeans under feudalism similar? They worshipped many different gods and goddesses. All work in society was performed by slave labor. Nobles received land from their ruler in exchange for service. Women had fewer social and political rights than men. C 500

35. D. Women had fewer social and political rights than men. C 500

36. Which of the following was a unique custom of the ancient Egyptians? Men had more rights than women in society. They believed in the existence of many gods. They preserved the bodies of dead rules in giant pyramids. Only men were permitted to vote in Egyptian elections. D 100

37. C. They preserved the bodies of dead rulers in giant pyramids. D 100

38. Which religious belief is common to both Hindus and Buddhists? They believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. They believe desire is the cause of all human suffering. They believe a person’s soul can be reborn in another living thing. They urge giving up wealthy and spending life in meditation. D 200

39. C. They believe a person’s soul can be reborn in another living thing. D 200

40. What did the spread of the Buddhist religion from India to China, Southeast Asia, Korea and Japan best demonstrate? Most people in the world will someday become Buddhists. Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the world. Buddhism spread through contacts between cultures. Most Buddhists live near large bodies of water. D 300

41. C. Buddhism spread through contacts between cultures. D 300

42. Use the information in the box to answer the following question. Which statement best expresses the main idea of this passage? The location of the Middle East prevented cultural diffusion. European merchants brought Muslim ideas and goods to Europe. Muslim civilization had little impact on the Western world. Europeans had less trade with Muslims than with other cultures. While trading in the Middle East, Europeans learned Muslim songs and how to play Muslim musical instruments. Such everyday words as cotton, lemon, syrup, sofa and coffee came into use in English from the Arabic language. Arabic numerals and other mathematical concepts were introduced. D 400

43. B. European merchants brought Muslim ideas and goods to Europe. D 400

44. In what way were the Battle of Fallen Timbers, the Indian Removal Act, and the Indian Wars of the 1870s similar? They forced American Indians to move to Canada. They led to the oppression of American Indians. They showed the lack of support for Indians in national courts. They illustrate the inability of American Indians as warriors. D 500

45. B. They led to the oppression of American Indians. D 500

46. What conclusion can best be drawn from these two statements? Indians and Arabs developed the first civilizations. Ideas are often spread through contacts between cultures. The study of mathematics began in ancient Greece. Europeans had few ideas of their own to share with Asians. Examine the information in the boxes to answer this question. Indian Scholars contributed to mathematics by developing the decimal system and the concept of zero. Arab mathematicians introduced the decimal system and the concept of zero to Europe. E 100

47. B. Ideas are often spread through contacts between cultures. E 100

48. In the past, many men saw women as highly emotional, intellectually inferior, and unable to make political decisions. What process did these beliefs illustrate? Racism Stereotyping Institutional discrimination Cultural diffusion E 200

49. B. Stereotyping E 200

50. Which of these conflicts was mainly rooted in religious differences? Crusades Mongol Invasions American Indian Wars American Civil War E 300