MTTC History Practice Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
Religious practices of the Shang period - Answer-human sacrifice and divination
through oracle bones, allowed deceased ancestors to influence human affairs
Roman republic religion - Answer-civic-minded, meant to unite people within the
community and provide a sense of civic duty.
Modern Istanbul - Answer-it is situated between the contents of asia and Europe.
European renaissance - Answer-a "rebirth" of classical learning that is most often
associated with the cultural blossoming of Italy in the period 1350-1500 and that
included not just a rediscovery of Greek learning but also major developments in art, as
well as growing secularism in society.The Renaissance led to significant results. It
brought about a transition from the medieval to the modern age. This period witnessed
the end of the old and reactionary medieval spirit, and the beginning of the new spirit of
science, reason and experimentation. The hands of the monarchy were strengthened.
People in Europe were tired of feudal anarchy. They looked up to the monarchy to
ensure peace and order, political stability and economic prosperity.The culture of the
Christian people was enriched. However, the Renaissance weakened the church, which
could not occupy the position of unquestioned authority, it had possessed during the
medieval period.
humanism - Answer-Humanism was the philosophical backbone of the Renaissance,
emphasizing the potential for individual achievement and stipulating that humans were
rational beings capable of truth and goodness. In keeping with the principles of
humanism, Renaissance scholars celebrated the works of the ancient Greeks and
Romans for their own sake, rather than for their relevance to Church doctrine.
Neoplatonism - Answer-sought to reconcile humanism with Christianity, to blend the
teachings of Plato and other ancient philosophers with the teachings of the Church.
Neoplatonism flourished throughout Italy as the primary philosophy by which artists
rationalized their more secular works.
muslim hindu encounter - Answer-The early contact between Muslims and Indian
Hindus was cordial, economic and gradual. Minor groups of settlers from Arabia who
professed Islam are said to have landed in India as early as 630 C.E., during the lifetime
of Muhammad. A century later, the Umayyad Caliphate launched an attack into the
Indian subcontinent from Sindh in modern Pakistan, but was defeated by a coalition of
Indian rulers at the Battle of Rajasthan. The Umayyad forces then fled back beyond the
Indus River. This region would characterize a diversification as Islam fragmented,
introducing Ismaili Shi'ism. These Ismailis would establish a dynasty under the Fatimid
,flag, becoming the target of the Abbasid Caliphate in the early 11th century. Once
defeated, the Abbasids began a series of raids into India, led by Mahmud of Ghazni. He
established a dynasty that would last nearly two centuries over northern India, in the
meantime utilizing Hindu generals in his campaigns and deputizing local Hindu
dynasties as colonial governors.
tang dynasty - Answer-considered the golden age of Chinese civilization and ruled for
nearly 300 years; China grew under the dynasty to include much of eastern Asia, as
well as large parts of Central Asia618 - 907 AD) was an imperial dynasty of China
preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
japanese feudal system - Answer-1572-1603 Japan developed a feudal system which
had similarities to the European system.
The shogun (like the king) ruled the country through the daimyo (like the nobles), who
were the heads of the samurai (like the knights). Peasants farmed the land in exchange
for protection by the samurai, who operated under a code of conduct known as bushido
(like chivalry). Again, society was organized under a rigid class system with no social
mobility
Indian influence in southeast asia - Answer-Indian traders*, adventurers, teachers and
priests continued to be the dominating influence in South East Asia until about A.D.
1500, and Indians often ruled the earliest states in these regions. Hinduism and
Buddhism both spread to these states from India and for many centuries existed there
with mutual toleration. Eventually the states of the mainland became mainly Buddhist.
mongol military tactics - Answer-Mongols & Yuan: The mongols created the greates
empire in the history of the world. It extended from the Caspian Sea to the Pacific
Ocean; from Russia, Siberia, and Korea in the north to Persia and Burma in the south.
Invasion fleets were sent to Java and Japa, although without succss. Mongols=nomadic
wierdos who rode thier horses everywhere and drank blood and tenderized meat under
saddle. It is by the title Genghis Khan that he is known to history. He had elaborate
signals that were devised to that in battle even large units could be manipulated like
fingers. Mongol tactics wre superb: Units would retreat, turn, flank, and destroy thier
enemies. The Mongols were feerless HORSEMEN and their army was astonishingly
mobile.
mongol rule in china - Answer-The Mongol Rule in China impacted both the Chinese
and the Mongols. It impacted the Chinese because under the ruling of the Mongols they
started printing paper money, there was plenty of trade and the Mongols provided them
with safety. Also there was a Grand Canal built and a transportation system was
developed that made trading, cultural diffusion and messaging easier. The Mongols
were influenced because they started using Chinese names, ate Chinese food, spoke
Chinese and wore Chinese clothing.
Neolithic revolution/new stone age - Answer-A prehistoric period that began about 8000
B.C. and in some areas ended as early as 3000 B.C., during which people learned to
, polish stone tools, make pottery, grow crops, and raise animals - also called the New
Stone Age
3500-3000 BC daily life - Answer-masons and smiths become craftsman. Wheeled
vehicles in use. Linen is produced in middle east. Economy of sumerian cities based on
agriculture. Plowing, raking, manuring in Egypt
Sumer - Answer-A historical region in mesopotamia, currently Iraq. Settle in Babylon in
4000-3500 bc. Writing done on clay. Copper alloys used by egyptians and sumerians;
melting of gold and silver.
The Hittites - Answer-Indo-european tribes from asia minor, join together in one single
kingdom in 2000-1500 bc. They attack babylon.masters of horse drawn carriages and
archery
Shang dynasty - Answer-(1766-1122 BCE) The Chinese dynasty that rose to power due
to bronze metalurgy, war chariots, and a vast network of walled towns whose
recognized this dynasty as the superior. First seven periods of Chinese literature.
pharoh - Answer-god-king in Egypt 3000-2500 bc
Sage Kings - Answer-3000-2500 bc. beginning of their dynasty in china
zhou dynasty - Answer-2500-2300BC, (1050BC-400BC) Longest dynasty in Chinese
history. Established a new political order with king at the highest level, then lords and
warriors and then peasants.
Irrigation system - Answer-In Egypt utilizes the Nile river floods in year 2000-1500 bc
India's four basic elements - Answer-earth, air, fire, water. 2000-1500 bc
Babylon 2000-1500 bc - Answer-becomes capital of the empire due to the shift in the
course of Euphrates River. Trade routes spread from eastern mediterranean through
Europe. Horses are used to draw vehicles.
Hammurabi - Answer-King of Babylonia 1900 BC. His code defines criminal laws and
lines of inheritance.
indus culture - Answer-At its peak, the Indus Civilization may have had a population of
over five million. Inhabitants of the ancient Indus river valley developed new techniques
in handicraft. extending from what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and
northwest India
king saul - Answer-First King of the 12 tribes of the Hebrews. 1000 bc
daily life 1000-900 bc - Answer-beginning of mass migration of germanic tribes
