Question 1

The decline of Meroë and the rise of Axum were both connected to

Accepted Answer

Both Meroë and Axum were located along important trade routes, but as trade shifted from the Nile Valley to the Red Sea, Axum emerged as a more dominant trading power while Meroë declined. This is supported by archaeological evidence showing increased trade activity at Axum during this time period as well as the emergence of new trade networks centered on the Red Sea.

Question 2

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Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
Terms
-Second-wave era kingdom of East Africa, in present-day Eritrea and northern Ethiopia; flourished from 100 to 600 C·E·.

Accepted Answer

The Kingdom of Axum is the second-wave era kingdom of East Africa, in present-day Eritrea and northern Ethiopia; it flourished from 100 to 600 C·E·.

Answer: A
 Meroë was a city in ancient Nubia, located in present-day Sudan, which was the capital of the Kingdom of Kush. It was also a prominent center of ironworking and trade from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE.

Answer: E
 The Maya civilization refers to the pre-Columbian civilization that thrived in parts of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras from about 2000 BCE until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.

Answer: J
 The Bantu expansion refers to the spread of Bantu-speaking peoples from their homeland in present-day Cameroon and Nigeria to most of sub-Saharan Africa, starting around 1000 BCE and continuing for several millennia.

Answer: L
 The Mound Builders were ancient North American cultures that built earthen mounds for various purposes, including religious, residential, and burial structures. They lived in the eastern and midwestern United States from around 2000 BCE until the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century.

Question 3

In contrast to Maya art, the artwork of Teotihuacán

Accepted Answer

Teotihuacán artwork did not focus on glorifying rulers, in contrast to Maya art which commonly depicted powerful rulers and their accomplishments.

Question 4

A distinctive feature of the Hopewell culture in the eastern woodlands of North America was the

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The Hopewell culture is known for creating distinctive geometric earthworks in the eastern woodlands of North America. These earthworks often included complex designs and were used for various purposes, such as burial sites, ceremonial spaces and enclosures for animals. The Hopewell culture did not engage in underground tunnel-building, plow-based agriculture, or establishment of a maritime empire.

Question 5

The Southeast Ceremonial Complex refers to the loose networks that connected the societies of the

Accepted Answer

The Southeast Ceremonial Complex refers to the loose networks that connected the societies of the eastern woodlands of North America, specifically the Mississippian culture.

Question 6

Which of the following explains why the island societies of Pacific Oceania constitute a single cultural region despite the vast distances separating them?

Accepted Answer

The island societies of Pacific Oceania constitute a single cultural region because they share a common origin in Island Southeast Asia. This is evidenced by their similar languages, social structures, and navigational technologies.

Question 7

What do the remains of the Moche civilization suggest was important to its rulers?

Accepted Answer

The Moche civilization's remains suggest that war and ceremony were important to its rulers. This is evidenced by the numerous depictions of warriors and scenes of human sacrifice in their art and architecture.

Question 8

Which of the following did not develop in the human communities that emerged in Bantu Africa, North America, and Pacific Oceania?

Accepted Answer

The development of empires is not a universal feature of human communities that emerged in Bantu Africa, North America, and Pacific Oceania. While some societies in these regions did develop political hierarchies and centralized power structures, they did not typically expand through conquest to create large empires.

Question 9

Outside the Mesoamerican and Andean regions, most people living in the Americas in the pre-Columbian era

Accepted Answer

While there were some examples of advanced agricultural practices and urban centers outside of Mesoamerica and the Andes, the majority of pre-Columbian societies in the Americas relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering for their food supply. Long-distance trade was also not a widespread practice among these societies.

Question 10

Which of the following describes a feature of Bantu religion?

Accepted Answer

Bantu religion focused on local affairs, particularly with regards to explaining natural phenomena, predicting future events, and controlling harmful forces. It was not a universal religion with a strong missionary impulse, did not incorporate elements from the Roman Empire, and did not view God as remote or uninvolved in everyday life.

Question 11

The culture of Meroë showed a shift away from the influence of

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The culture of Meroë initially had strong influences from Egypt, as it was a prominent trading partner. However, over time, Meroë began to develop its own unique culture and shifted away from Egyptian influence. There is little evidence of significant influence from Greece, China, or India in Meroë culture.

Question 12

How did sharing a common border affect relations between the inland empires of Wari and Tiwanaku?

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Question 13

Christianity in Axum most closely identified with which church?

Accepted Answer

Christianity in Axum was most closely identified with the Coptic Church in Egypt, which is considered one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. This was likely due to the historical and cultural ties between Axum and Egypt, as well as the influence of Egyptian missionaries who spread Christianity to the region. Axumite Christianity was later integrated into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which has strong connections to the Coptic Church.

Question 14

Which statement describes the relationship between the civilizations in Mesoamerica and those in the Andes?

Accepted Answer

Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations were located thousands of miles apart and had limited direct contact with each other due to geographical barriers such as the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountain range. While they shared certain similarities in terms of cultural traits and achievements, such as complex systems of agriculture, architecture, and art, they remain distinct and separate cultural areas. There is no evidence of any significant social, political, or economic interaction or competition between them.

Question 15

The society of which group of people is considered to be less patriarchal due to its system of gender parallelism, which associated female roles with village life and male roles with hunting and forest life?

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The Bantu society is considered to be less patriarchal due to its system of gender parallelism, which associated female roles with village life and male roles with hunting and forest life. The other societies listed did not have this specific system in place.

Question 16

Archaeological evidence suggests that the village located at Chavín was the center for

Accepted Answer

Chavín was the center of a religious movement that emerged around 900 BCE and spread throughout the Andes region. This is evidenced by the architecture and artifacts found at the site, which include temples, sculptures, and other religious symbols. While there is evidence of political and economic activity at Chavín, the primary focus of the site is on the spiritual beliefs and practices of its inhabitants.

Question 17

According to one historian, "the greatest maritime expansion known to history" occurred in

Accepted Answer

The greatest maritime expansion known to history occurred in Pacific Oceania, specifically during the period of Polynesian expansion, which began around 1000 BCE and continued for over 2,000 years. The Polynesians sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific, colonizing islands such as Hawaii, Easter Island, and New Zealand. This was a remarkable feat of navigation and seafaring, made possible by the development of advanced canoe-building techniques and a deep knowledge of ocean currents and navigation techniques.

Question 18

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Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
Terms
-Gradual migration of Bantu-speaking peoples from their homeland in what is now southern Nigeria and the Cameroons into most of eastern and southern Africa, a process that began around 3000 B·C·E·. and continued for several millennia. The agricultural techniques and ironworking technology of these farmers gave them an advantage over the gathering and hunting peoples they encountered.

Accepted Answer

The definition matches the term "Bantu expansion," which refers to the gradual migration of Bantu-speaking peoples from their homeland in what is now southern Nigeria and the Cameroons into most of eastern and southern Africa.

Note: None of the other terms in the list match the given definition.

Question 19

Which of the following was a point of contact between Asia and Africa?

Accepted Answer

Arabia served as a significant point of contact between Asia and Africa, facilitating trade, cultural exchange, and migration across the Red Sea.

Question 20

Which of the following benefited the most from the coastal trade routes shown in Map 6.1 in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

Axum, located on the Red Sea coast, was the civilization that benefited the most from the coastal trade routes shown in Map 6.1. Axum's geographical position allowed it to control the trade between East Africa, Arabia, India, and the Mediterranean world. It became a wealthy kingdom because of this advantageous position and was known for exporting ivory, gold, spices, and exotic animals.

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