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The first flowering of Islamic civilization

The first flowering of Islamic civilization (A) was intolerant toward older civilizations and their learning because these cultures were pagan. (B)...

As similarly compared to classical Rome, later Muslim society

As similarly compared to classical Rome, later Muslim society (A) granted women extensive rights (B) denied merchants high social status. (C) discouraged...

As the Muslim empire grew and the Abbasid dynasty came to power

As the Muslim empire grew and the Abbasid dynasty came to power (A) Muslim rulers were increasingly isolated because of advisors and harems. (B)...

The decline of women's position within Islamic civilization was due to

The decline of women's position within Islamic civilization was due to (A) Islamic dogma. (B) contacts with older sedentary cultures and their highly...

The reasons for the Arabs' (Muslim) successful conquest of the Middle East and north Africa was most likely due to

The reasons for the Arabs' (Muslim) successful conquest of the Middle East and north Africa was most likely due to (A) the promise of booty to be...

The Pillar of Islam which helped create the first global civilization was

The Pillar of Islam which helped create the first global civilization was (A) a profession of faith. (B) charity and alms-giving to help the Muslim...

The issue that confronted Muslims following Muhammad's death, and the issue which eventually split Muslims into Shi'a and Sunni sects involved

The issue that confronted Muslims following Muhammad's death, and the issue which eventually split Muslims into Shi'a and Sunni sects involved (A)...

One of the strengths of Islam which made it a successful universalizing religion similar to Christianity was its

One of the strengths of Islam which made it a successful universalizing religion similar to Christianity was its (A) use of a common language, Arabic,...

The Prophet Muhammad had knowledge of life beyond Mecca because he was

The Prophet Muhammad had knowledge of life beyond Mecca because he was (A) a merchant and had traveled. (B) well-read and well-educated as an Arab...

In pre-Islamic times, the status of Mecca was enhanced by

In pre-Islamic times, the status of Mecca was enhanced by (A) the presence in the city of a Christian bishop. (B) the Ka'aba, a religious shrine which...

What was the status of artisans in Abbasid cities?

What was the status of artisans in Abbasid cities? a. Artisans were free men who owned their own tools and who formed guild-like organizations to...

The political and theological faction within Islam that recognized only Ali and the descendants of the family of Muhammad as rightful rulers was called

The political and theological faction within Islam that recognized only Ali and the descendants of the family of Muhammad as rightful rulers was called a....

What was the initial response of the Umayyads to Muhammad's new faith?

What was the initial response of the Umayyads to Muhammad's new faith? a. They sought him as an ally against the Sassanians and the Byzantines. b....

Which of the following regions was NOT affected by Islam during its early history (prior to 750 C.E.)?

Which of the following regions was NOT affected by Islam during its early history (prior to 750 C.E.)? a. Europe b. Sub-Saharan Africa c. North Africa d....

What was the Umayyad attitude to other religions?

What was the Umayyad attitude to other religions? a. Christianity and Judaism were suppressed as heresies, but other communities were permitted to...

Which of the following areas of the Byzantine Empire was NOT conquered by the Muslims by 650 C.E.?

Which of the following areas of the Byzantine Empire was NOT conquered by the Muslims by 650 C.E.? a. Iraq b. Egypt c. Asia Minor d. Palestine e....

What was the nature of the Abbasid government?

What was the nature of the Abbasid government? a. The Abbasids outdid the Umayyads in establishing an absolutist government symbolized by the growing...

What was Muhammad's teaching with respect to the revelations of other monotheistic religions?

What was Muhammad's teaching with respect to the revelations of other monotheistic religions? a. Muhammad accepted the earlier Christian revelations,...

Leaders of bedouin clans were called

Leaders of bedouin clans were called a. dhows. b. shaykhs. c. imams. d. mawali. e. wazirs. Answer: ...

What was the primary cultural contribution of the Muslims during the Abbasid period?

What was the primary cultural contribution of the Muslims during the Abbasid period? a. Although the material culture of the Abbasid period remained...

What happened after Muhammad's death in 632?

What happened after Muhammad's death in 632? a. After a lengthy period of grief, the tribes selected a new leader based on the established principle...

Which of the following statements concerning inter-clan relationships in bedouin society is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning inter-clan relationships in bedouin society is most accurate? a. Inter-clan violence was regulated...

What was the nature of the economy of the Abbasid period?

What was the nature of the economy of the Abbasid period? a. It was a period of general prosperity typified by urban growth and the restoration of...

Which of the following statements concerning the ethical system of early Islam is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements concerning the ethical system of early Islam is NOT correct? a. Islam stressed the dignity of all believers and...

The Arabic camel nomads were referred to as

The Arabic camel nomads were referred to as a. Hashim. b. bedouin. c. fellahin. d. ayan. e. mawali. Answer: ...

What clan was responsible for the foundation of Mecca?

What clan was responsible for the foundation of Mecca? a. Turks b. Abbasid c. Aghlabid d. Umayyad e. Almoravid Answer: ...

The office of the political and religious successor of Muhammad was called

The office of the political and religious successor of Muhammad was called a. wazir. b. Ayan. c. Karbala. d. Caliph. e. dhow. Answer:...

What was the result of inter-clan rivalries?

What was the result of inter-clan rivalries? a. They allowed for intermarriage between clan groups, thus preventing social isolation. b. They kept...

What was the principal advantage of the Islamic concept of the umma?

What was the principal advantage of the Islamic concept of the umma? a. It provided dietary restrictions that allowed for more equitable distribution...

What was the nature of slavery within the Abbasid social system?

What was the nature of slavery within the Abbasid social system? a. Slavery was known in Abbasid cities, but was virtually unknown in the countryside...

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the status of women in bedouin society prior to Islam?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the status of women in bedouin society prior to Islam? a. Women were regarded as little...

What was the major difference between Medina and Mecca?

What was the major difference between Medina and Mecca? a. Medina was located on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula, while Mecca was located...

Who were the ayan?

Who were the ayan? a. African slaves b. A rural landholding elite c. Free artisans d. Abbasid bureaucrats e. Jewish converts to Islam Answer:...

Which of the following cultures of the Arabian Peninsula was most significant the development of Islam?

Which of the following cultures of the Arabian Peninsula was most significant the development of Islam? a. Medieval b. Sedentary agricultural villages c....

What was the most significant of the transformations brought about by the Abbasids' rise to power?

What was the most significant of the transformations brought about by the Abbasids' rise to power? a. The destruction of Sunni influences within...

What was the nature of the material culture of bedouin society?

What was the nature of the material culture of bedouin society? a. The bedouins constructed numerous temple complexes featuring monumental architecture...

Which of the following groups was NOT a component of bedouin society?

Which of the following groups was NOT a component of bedouin society? a. Slaves b. Artisans c. Herders d. Free warriors e. Shaykhs Answer:...

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the early expansion of Islam beyond Arabia?

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the early expansion of Islam beyond Arabia? a. The desire for booty b. The sense of common cause and united...

Which of the following statements concerning bedouin society is NOT accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning bedouin society is NOT accurate? a. Bedouins lived in highly mobile tent encampments. b. Clans were...

Which of the following groups was responsible for the slaughter of the male descendents of the Umayyad Dynasty?

Which of the following groups was responsible for the slaughter of the male descendents of the Umayyad Dynasty? a. Syrians b. Berbers c. Christians d....

Under the Umayyads, the political center of Islam shifted to

Under the Umayyads, the political center of Islam shifted to a. Constantinople. b. Baghdad. c. Merv. d. Cairo. e. Damascus. Answer: ...

The term for non-Arab Muslim converts is

The term for non-Arab Muslim converts is a. dhimmis. b. jizya. c. umma. d. dhow. e. mawali. Answer: ...

When did Muhammad receive the first revelations that were eventually written down in the Quran?

When did Muhammad receive the first revelations that were eventually written down in the Quran? a. 610 C.E. b. 711 C.E. c. 550 C.E. d. 632 C.E. e....

What was the Umayyad response to Muhammad's migration to Medina and subsequent success there?

What was the Umayyad response to Muhammad's migration to Medina and subsequent success there? a. The Umayyad rulers of Mecca ignored Muhammad as long...

What was the date of Muhammad's flight to Medina from Mecca?

What was the date of Muhammad's flight to Medina from Mecca? a. 635 C.E. b. 711 C.E. c. 622 C.E. d. 610 C.E. e. 570 C.E. Answer: ...

Which of the following represents a mounting pressure for change in pre-Islamic society?

Which of the following represents a mounting pressure for change in pre-Islamic society? a. Invasion from sub-Saharan Africa agricultural cultures...

Which of the following statements concerning Muhammad's flight to Medina is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements concerning Muhammad's flight to Medina is NOT correct? a. Once in Medina he attracted new followers to his faith. b....

What was the nature of pre-Islamic bedouin religion?

What was the nature of pre-Islamic bedouin religion? a. It was a blend of animism and polytheism. b. Most of the bedouin were Christians. c. The bedouins...

The Umayyads felt threatened by all of the following developments EXCEPT

The Umayyads felt threatened by all of the following developments EXCEPT a. Muhammad's destruction of the Ka'ba. b. the development of Muhammad's...

What was the result of the first civil war between Ali and the Umayyads?

What was the result of the first civil war between Ali and the Umayyads? a. Ali was killed in the conflict, but his son Hasan was named caliph and...

What was the clan into which Muhammad was born?

What was the clan into which Muhammad was born? a. Banu Hashim b. Abbasid c. Almoravid d. Umayyad e. Sassanid Answer: A ...

Why was the caliph Uthman disliked by so many Arabs?

Why was the caliph Uthman disliked by so many Arabs? a. He was not an Arab. b. He murdered Ali. c. He had halted the process of expansion and thus...

Which of the following is NOT among the "five pillars" of Islam?

Which of the following is NOT among the "five pillars" of Islam? a. Fasting during Ramadan b. Charity c. Pilgrimage to Medina d. Hajj e. A confession...

The Abbasids moved the political center of their empire to

The Abbasids moved the political center of their empire to a. Damascus. b. Merv. c. Constantinople. d. Jerusalem. e. Baghdad. Answer:...

The wars to defeat rival prophets and restore the unity of Islam were called

The wars to defeat rival prophets and restore the unity of Islam were called a. Karbala. b. the first fitnah. c. Rihla. d. Ridda. e. dhow. Answer:...

What was the nature of citizenship within the Umayyad Empire?

What was the nature of citizenship within the Umayyad Empire? a. Only Muslim Arabs were first-class citizens of this great empire. b. Malawi were...

What was the Ka'ba?

What was the Ka'ba? a. The belief in the goodness of holy war b. The name given to Muhammad's flight from Mecca c. The tribe that dominated Mecca d....

Why did the Arab warriors not want to convert large numbers of people to Islam?

Why did the Arab warriors not want to convert large numbers of people to Islam? a. They lacked the political organization to govern them and feared...

The fall of the Roman Empire

The fall of the Roman Empire (A) left behind a common culture unifying the Mediterranean basin. (B) left the Persian Empire in control of the eastern...

All of these contributed to the decline and fall of Rome EXCEPT:

All of these contributed to the decline and fall of Rome EXCEPT: (A) the spread of Christianity. (B) nomadic invasions. (C) the collapse of effective...

Christianity differed from classic Mediterranean culture in all of these ways EXCEPT:

Christianity differed from classic Mediterranean culture in all of these ways EXCEPT: (A) it offered salvation to the poor and slaves. (B) it adapted...

In India during the period after the Guptan collapse,

In India during the period after the Guptan collapse, (A) Buddhism reasserted its influence, replacing Hinduism. (B) the caste system lost its influence. (C)...

As the Han Empire collapsed

As the Han Empire collapsed (A) Daoists established political control of the various Chinese states. (B) nomads swept into China replacing the Han...

At the end of the Classical Age

At the end of the Classical Age (A) belief systems failed to survive the collapse of classical civilizations. (B) only the Mediterranean Greco-Roman...

In Ethiopia, trade and contacts

In Ethiopia, trade and contacts (A) insulated the culture from African influences. (B) led to the kingdom's conversion to Christianity. (C) brought...

The core or mother civilization for other civilizations in Mesoamerica was the

The core or mother civilization for other civilizations in Mesoamerica was the (A) Olmecs. (B) Toltecs. (C) Aztecs. (D) Mayas. (E) Chavin peoples. Answer:...

The two American centers of civilization included central Mexico and the

The two American centers of civilization included central Mexico and the (A) Mississippi area. (B) Yucatan peninsula. (C) American southwest (Arizona,...

By 600, looking at the entire world, a good definition of "barbarian" would be

By 600, looking at the entire world, a good definition of "barbarian" would be a. someone who is not part of a civilization. b. someone who fights...

Despite major differences, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism all show interest in

Despite major differences, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism all show interest in a. polytheism. b. clearly organized church structures. c. absolute...

Nomadic invaders often had military advantages over the armies of empires because

Nomadic invaders often had military advantages over the armies of empires because a. they believed they were fighting inferior cultures. b. they...

One important early symptom of Rome's decline was

One important early symptom of Rome's decline was a. acceptance of Christianity. b. the replacement of republic by empire. c. the weakness of the...

Japan developed a religion called

Japan developed a religion called a. Buddhism. b. Jainism. c. Shintoism. d. Eastern Orthodox. e. Zoroastrianism. Answer: ...

The first kingdoms in eastern Africa below the Sahara showed the influence of

The first kingdoms in eastern Africa below the Sahara showed the influence of a. the flight of Jews from Israel. b. Egypt and Hellenism. c. Indian...

The end of the Gupta Empire differed from the decline of Rome in that it did not involve

The end of the Gupta Empire differed from the decline of Rome in that it did not involve a. big cultural changes. b. the introduction of a new religion...

Which of the following best survived the Hun invasions in India?

Which of the following best survived the Hun invasions in India? a. Aryan traditions b. Political unity c. Hindu beliefs d. Nationalist beliefs e....

By 600, looking at the entire world, a good definition of "barbarian" would be

By 600, looking at the entire world, a good definition of "barbarian" would be a. someone who fights better than a peasant-soldier. b. someone who...

Compared to Hinduism and Buddhism, all of the following constitute distinctive features of late-Roman Christianity EXCEPT

Compared to Hinduism and Buddhism, all of the following constitute distinctive features of late-Roman Christianity EXCEPT a. belief in a divine trinity. b....

After 200 C. E., an increasing number of people in Asia, Europe, and North Africa began to adapt faiths characterized by

After 200 C. E., an increasing number of people in Asia, Europe, and North Africa began to adapt faiths characterized by a. ancestor worship. b....

Monasticism first developed in Italy under the leadership of

Monasticism first developed in Italy under the leadership of a. Peter. b. Socrates. c. Justinian. d. Benedict. e. Paul. Answer: ...

The eastern portion of the Roman Empire experienced less decline than the west for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

The eastern portion of the Roman Empire experienced less decline than the west for all of the following reasons EXCEPT a. the east had older traditions...

Everywhere it spread, Buddhism stressed

Everywhere it spread, Buddhism stressed a. a strong church organization. b. meditation and ethical behavior. c. worship of Buddha as a god. d. the...

Compared to Hinduism, Christians are more likely to

Compared to Hinduism, Christians are more likely to a. see humans as superior to the rest of nature. b. approve of sexual pleasure. c. believe that...

By 600 C. E., an early civilization was beginning to take shape in

By 600 C. E., an early civilization was beginning to take shape in a. the west coast of North America. b. Brazil. c. the West Indies. d. Russia. e....

Events in late Han China and the late Roman Empire show that the decline of a civilization, whether temporary or permanent,

Events in late Han China and the late Roman Empire show that the decline of a civilization, whether temporary or permanent, a. follows inevitably...

With regard to merchants, classical civilizations in Rome, Greece, and China

With regard to merchants, classical civilizations in Rome, Greece, and China (A) accorded them high social status. (B) saw little use for their...

What sentence best describes both Roman and Chinese gender relations?

What sentence best describes both Roman and Chinese gender relations? (A) Roman and Chinese women had numerous political rights. (B) While subordinate...

Rome successfully expanded for all of these reasons EXCEPT:

Rome successfully expanded for all of these reasons EXCEPT: (A) it possessed a disciplined, trained military. (B) it had a rich agricultural economy,...

Greco-Roman art and culture emphasized all of these qualities EXCEPT:

Greco-Roman art and culture emphasized all of these qualities EXCEPT: (A) human achievement and striving. (B) public utility and usefulness. (C)...

Roman classic culture

Roman classic culture (A) owed a great deal of its diversity to trade with China. (B) developed in relative isolation. (C) borrowed heavily, especially...

Mediterranean agriculture under the Greeks and Romans was

Mediterranean agriculture under the Greeks and Romans was (A) extremely efficient and self-sufficient, supplying large surpluses for trade. (B)...

Greco-Roman philosophers attempted to understand human nature through

Greco-Roman philosophers attempted to understand human nature through (A) emotion, especially the desire for love and brotherhood. (B) its rigid adherence...

In comparison to the Hindus, Persians, and Chinese, religiously the Greeks

In comparison to the Hindus, Persians, and Chinese, religiously the Greeks (A) most resembled Hinduism's polytheism with its caste system. (B) never...

The major impact of Alexander the Great's conquests was the

The major impact of Alexander the Great's conquests was the (A) elimination of foreign influences from Greek culture. (B) establishment of a unified...

While the types of government in the early Greek polis (city-states) varied, they were LEAST likely to have been

While the types of government in the early Greek polis (city-states) varied, they were LEAST likely to have been (A) aristocracies. (B) monarchies. (C)...

Greek politics resembled Indian politics in

Greek politics resembled Indian politics in a. the wide interest in diverse political theory. b. the inclusion of women as political leaders. c....

The two Mediterranean powers fighting in the Punic Wars were

The two Mediterranean powers fighting in the Punic Wars were a. Egypt and the Persian Empire. b. Sicily and Ionia. c. Macedonia and Crete. d. Athens...

The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire a. set up a military draft to supply the Roman legions. b. tolerated local political and religious diversity. c. insisted that all...

Hellenistic society was known for its advances in

Hellenistic society was known for its advances in a. democracy. b. medicine and geometry. c. Latin literature. d. religious thought. e. warfare. Answer:...

The Greek and Hellenistic approach in science

The Greek and Hellenistic approach in science a. stressed the importance of practical applications. b. emphasized the mysterious forces of nature. c....

Roman emperors tried to prevent popular disorder by

Roman emperors tried to prevent popular disorder by a. enlarging the empire through the conquest of Gaul. b. granting the vote to lower-class citizens. c....

Compared to modern American ideas of democracy, Athenian democracy was distinctive in

Compared to modern American ideas of democracy, Athenian democracy was distinctive in a. urging that all citizens participate directly in lawmaking...

From a Confucian viewpoint, the Roman Empire might have been criticized for placing too much confidence in

From a Confucian viewpoint, the Roman Empire might have been criticized for placing too much confidence in a. religious conviction. b. divine status...

If the Greek genius was politics, the Roman genius was

If the Greek genius was politics, the Roman genius was a. engineering. b. science. c. poetry. d. agriculture. e. music. Answer: ...

Greek politics resembled Indian politics in

Greek politics resembled Indian politics in a. the role of slave labor in providing revenues. b. the use of military rulers. c. the wide interest...

The Socratic Method emphasized the importance of

The Socratic Method emphasized the importance of a. respect for elders. b. harmony. c. questioning. d. laboratory experiment. e. faith in authority. Answer:...

Republican Romans and democratic Athenians would have agreed that all of the following were politically important EXCEPT

Republican Romans and democratic Athenians would have agreed that all of the following were politically important EXCEPT a. splendid public buildings. b....

Roman slaves were used for all of the following EXCEPT

Roman slaves were used for all of the following EXCEPT a. work in the mines. b. military service. c. agricultural labor. d. entertainment. e. household...

Compared to Chinese architecture, Greek and Roman architecture

Compared to Chinese architecture, Greek and Roman architecture a. did not emphasize balance. b. emphasized tall towers and steeples. c. avoided the...

The Senate of republican Rome particularly represented

The Senate of republican Rome particularly represented a. the urban workers. b. the merchants and businessmen. c. the emperors. d. the landed aristocracy. e....

Both ancient Rome and Greece depended on slavery. One result of this dependence was

Both ancient Rome and Greece depended on slavery. One result of this dependence was a. many wars between the Romans and nomadic groups broke out...

In Mesopotamia, the cuneiform culture of the Mesopotamians assimilated invaders and provided continuity. The same role in India was performed by

In Mesopotamia, the cuneiform culture of the Mesopotamians assimilated invaders and provided continuity. The same role in India was performed by (A)...

Over time in classical India, castes

Over time in classical India, castes (A) were replaced by simpler social groups. (B) died out as Buddhism spread throughout India. (C) intensified...

During the classical era in India, all of the following occurred EXCEPT

During the classical era in India, all of the following occurred EXCEPT (A) religious authorities often allowed dissections in the name of research. (B)...

Buddhism lost its appeal and influence in Guptan India in part because

Buddhism lost its appeal and influence in Guptan India in part because (A) Hinduism showed its adaptability by emphasizing its mystical side, thus...

Alexander the Great's invasion of India

Alexander the Great's invasion of India (A) led to the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism to the Mediterranean world. (B) disrupted the existing trade...

Buddhism spread primarily as a result of

Buddhism spread primarily as a result of (A) the caste system. (B) the appeal of ritualistic sacrifice and the performing of intricate rites flawlessly. (C)...

A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism was that

A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism was that (A) Buddhism denied the need for caste, rites, and sacrifice to achieve nirvana. (B) Hinduism...

A central message of the Bhagavad Gita is that

A central message of the Bhagavad Gita is that (A) great crises should warrant breaking caste rules. (B) those who worship Krishna can expect to...

The Indian caste system

The Indian caste system (A) differed little from other systems of inequality in the ancient world. (B) closely resembled the Greco-Roman class structure. (C)...

The highest Hindu caste members in India after the Epic Age were the

The highest Hindu caste members in India after the Epic Age were the (A) Shudras (workers). (B) Vaisyas (merchants, herders). (C) Kshatriya (warriors,...

Which of the following does NOT help explain why India was invaded more often than China?

Which of the following does NOT help explain why India was invaded more often than China? a. Greater contact with other societies b. Regional diversities c....

India's trading network involved direct contact with all of the following EXCEPT

India's trading network involved direct contact with all of the following EXCEPT a. the Middle East. b. China. c. Russia. d. Southeast Asia. e. central...

Hindu ethics involved

Hindu ethics involved a. attack on all opposing religious faiths. b. condemnations of money-making. c. emphasis on an individual carrying out the...

Hinduism urged that

Hinduism urged that a. worship of nature's spirits and images was blasphemous. b. all living creatures participated in the divine essence. c. withdrawal...

Nalanda became famous for

Nalanda became famous for a. its university that attracted students from all over Asia. b. site of battle between Alexander the Great and the Guptas. c....

In contrast to China, the social values that developed in classical India

In contrast to China, the social values that developed in classical India a. led to great political expansion. b. discouraged scientific research. c....

The Mauryan dynasty differed from the Gupta dynasty in that

The Mauryan dynasty differed from the Gupta dynasty in that a. it attacked Buddhist beliefs. b. it refused to develop a strong army. c. it was imposed...

Nirvana meant

Nirvana meant a. full union with the divine essence. b. reincarnation in a higher caste after a good life. c. obedience to the rules of the caste...

Compared to China, India

Compared to China, India a. had greater contact with other societies and civilizations. b. had a more flexible social structure that gave a greater...

Buddhism differed from Hinduism by not believing

Buddhism differed from Hinduism by not believing a. in spreading the faith. b. in the caste system. c. in nirvana. d. in the importance of moral...

The Aryan conquerors brought to India

The Aryan conquerors brought to India a. distinctive religious ideas. b. new agricultural techniques. c. its first civilization. d. admiration for...

Which of the following does NOT describe important features of Indian art?

Which of the following does NOT describe important features of Indian art? a. Opposed to the use of animal figures b. Linked to religious beliefs c....

India's political tradition

India's political tradition a. involved the renunciation of violence and warfare. b. required frequent wars of expansion. c. insisted on religious...

The Indian caste system served to an extent as a political institution by

The Indian caste system served to an extent as a political institution by a. unifying the subcontinent under a single government. b. creating widespread...

Confucian and Hindu values both

Confucian and Hindu values both a. urged the importance of political activity. b. focused attention on the afterlife. c. resulted in the building...

Compared to China, Indian social and economic structure

Compared to China, Indian social and economic structure a. showed greater interest in technological innovation. b. relied on conquest of foreign territories. c....

In the classical period, both China and India

In the classical period, both China and India a. created cultural traditions which rapidly died off. b. developed a lasting tradition of strong, centralized...

All of these problems are shared by the contemporary Pacific Rim nations EXCEPT:

All of these problems are shared by the contemporary Pacific Rim nations EXCEPT: (A) falling growth rates. (B) a rise in unemployment. (C) antagonisms...

The Pacific Rim nation that has recently emerged as an economic giant and whose industries and products have challenged Japan, the United States, and Western Europe is

The Pacific Rim nation that has recently emerged as an economic giant and whose industries and products have challenged Japan, the United States, and...

In contemporary Japan and Taiwan,

In contemporary Japan and Taiwan, (A) Christianity replaced the older Shinto and Confucian belief systems. (B) both countries have military alliances...

The relationship between business and government in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan in the later half of the 20th century is BEST described as

The relationship between business and government in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan in the later half of the 20th century is BEST described as (A) a communist-style...

Maoist programs in China include all of the following EXCEPT:

Maoist programs in China include all of the following EXCEPT: (A) the Great Leap Forward. (B) the Mass Line approach. (C) the Tayson Rebellion. (D)...

Following its defeat on mainland China, the Kuomintang or Nationalist Party led by Chiang Kai-shek

Following its defeat on mainland China, the Kuomintang or Nationalist Party led by Chiang Kai-shek (A) collapsed. (B) fled to Korea. (C) fled to...

Postwar Korean development has been largely determined by the

Postwar Korean development has been largely determined by the (A) occupation of the country by China and the Soviet Union. (B) division of the peninsula...

The chief socio-cultural tension within postwar Japan has been

The chief socio-cultural tension within postwar Japan has been (A) the lack of social mobility. (B) a large non-Japanese ethnic minority deprived...

Japan's postwar government is BEST characterized as a

Japan's postwar government is BEST characterized as a (A) communist people's democracy. (B) traditional monarchy with a hereditary emperor and little...

All of these nations are economic powerhouses of the Pacific Rim EXCEPT:

All of these nations are economic powerhouses of the Pacific Rim EXCEPT: (A) Vietnam. (B) Taiwan. (C) Hong Kong. (D) South Korea. (E) Singapore. Answer:...

Which of the following statements concerning Chinese domestic policies during the 1950s and 1960s is most accurate?

Which of the following statements concerning Chinese domestic policies during the 1950s and 1960s is most accurate? a. Despite pledges made during...

In 1978 the United States government

In 1978 the United States government a. recognized Taiwan as a most-favored trading partner. b. severed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognized...

The French intervened in the 18th-century Vietnamese rebellion and supported

The French intervened in the 18th-century Vietnamese rebellion and supported a. Nguyen Anh. b. Hong Trinh. c. the Tayson. d. the Chu Lai. e. Ngo...

What Chinese leader established an autocratic government on Taiwan in 1948?

What Chinese leader established an autocratic government on Taiwan in 1948? a. Sun Yatsen b. Mao Zedong c. Kim Il-Sung d. Chiang Kai-shek e. Shi...

In what year was the civil war in China decided by a Communist victory?

In what year was the civil war in China decided by a Communist victory? a. 1947. b. 1940. c. 1970. d. 1958. e. 1912. Answer: ...

The "Gang of Four" were

The "Gang of Four" were a. other Communist states that tried to have Mao removed from power on the basis that he was not a "Leninist." b. the temporarily...

Which nation retained a large British naval base until 1971?

Which nation retained a large British naval base until 1971? a. Taiwan b. Hong Kong c. Indonesia d. Singapore e. Malaya Answer: ...

By 1960, Mao lost his position as state chairman

By 1960, Mao lost his position as state chairman a. when he proposed an alliance with the United States and NATO. b. following the defeat of Chinese...

In part, the defeat of the United States in Vietnam in the 1970s resulted from

In part, the defeat of the United States in Vietnam in the 1970s resulted from a. the general superiority of the Viet Cong as soldiers. b. the greater...

Japan produced a distinctive economic culture after the 1950s that included all of the following features EXCEPT

Japan produced a distinctive economic culture after the 1950s that included all of the following features EXCEPT a. willingness among management...

Who was the political leader of the Soviet-dominated People's Democratic Republic of Korea?

Who was the political leader of the Soviet-dominated People's Democratic Republic of Korea? a. Kim Il-Sung b. Lee Ho Park c. So Kim Chung d. Syngman...

In what way was the restoration of an independent Korea complicated?

In what way was the restoration of an independent Korea complicated? a. Korea had no prior experience as an independent government. b. The former...

Which of the following companies exemplifies the economic growth and political influence of South Korean corporations?

Which of the following companies exemplifies the economic growth and political influence of South Korean corporations? a. Sony b. Magnavox c. Mitsubishi d....

Hiraoka Kimitoke, popularly known as Yukio Misima, is best known for his

Hiraoka Kimitoke, popularly known as Yukio Misima, is best known for his a. performances on the Japanese zither. b. novels and plays. c. unique architectural...

Which of the following represents a significant difference between Japanese and Western women in the later 20th century?

Which of the following represents a significant difference between Japanese and Western women in the later 20th century? a. Women in Japan tended...

During the 1980s, all of the following were typical of the Chinese government EXCEPT

During the 1980s, all of the following were typical of the Chinese government EXCEPT a. democratic reform. b. private enterprise within the industrial...

Unlike most third world countries, China responded to its population problem in the mid-1960s by

Unlike most third world countries, China responded to its population problem in the mid-1960s by a. limiting urban couples to two children and rural...

What party monopolized Japanese government into the 1990s?

What party monopolized Japanese government into the 1990s? a. Liberal Democratic b. Socialist c. Labor d. Communist e. Christian Democrat Answer:...

What Western label was applied to the close coordination of Japanese government and business for promotion of economic growth and export expansion?

What Western label was applied to the close coordination of Japanese government and business for promotion of economic growth and export expansion? a....

Taiwan's most important trade partner was

Taiwan's most important trade partner was a. Hong Kong. b. South Korea c. the U.S. d. mainland China. e. Japan. Answer: ...

Who commanded the United Nations troops who participated in the Korean conflict on behalf of the Republic of Korea?

Who commanded the United Nations troops who participated in the Korean conflict on behalf of the Republic of Korea? a. Hap Arnold b. Dwight D. Eisenhower c....

In what year did the conflict between North and South Korea come to a temporary conclusion with the signing of an armistice?

In what year did the conflict between North and South Korea come to a temporary conclusion with the signing of an armistice? a. 1947 b. 1950 c. 1953 d....

The Communist-dominated nationalist movement in Vietnam during World War II was called the

The Communist-dominated nationalist movement in Vietnam during World War II was called the a. Mass Line. b. Tayson. c. Viet Minh. d. Viet Cong. e....

In the 1980s the Japanese government invested considerable money in teaching

In the 1980s the Japanese government invested considerable money in teaching a. how to cook traditional Japanese dishes. b. social etiquette at geisha...

Who headed the American occupation government of Japan?

Who headed the American occupation government of Japan? a. Douglas MacArthur b. Dwight D. Eisenhower c. George Patton d. Omar Bradley e. Hap Arnold Answer:...

Which of the following principles was NOT part of the Chinese Communist Party attitudes towards women?

Which of the following principles was NOT part of the Chinese Communist Party attitudes towards women? a. Career opportunities should be open to women,...

Mao's 1958 program of pushing industrialization through small-scale projects integrated into the peasant communes was called

Mao's 1958 program of pushing industrialization through small-scale projects integrated into the peasant communes was called a. the May Fourth program. b....