Contemporary World Civilizations Ara 1. Deneme Sınavı
Toplam 20 Soru1.Soru
Which one is correct about the instruments of reason that the West has developed?
- Lasting and balanced solutions to social conflict among nations, even within the same civilization.
- Strong recognition of the value of the individual versus subordination to the collective.
- Impressive development of self-perpetuating advanced communication and transportation systems.
- The ability to regulate science and technology
I and II
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II and III
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II, III and IV
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I, II and IV |
I, II, III and IV |
The West has developed instruments of reason that allows for strong recognition of the value of the individual versus subordination to the collective; and impressive development of self-perpetuating advanced communication and transportation systems. However, the modern West has been less successful at finding lasting and balanced solutions to social conflict among nations, even within the same civilization; and the ability to regulate science and technology.
2.Soru
What was the official religion of the Sasanians?
Monoteism
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Sikhism
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Zoroastrianism
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Aryanism |
Shintoism |
Zoroastrianism was the official religion of the Sasanians.
3.Soru
When did the European Union was created, with a common currency , law, and a restructured European Parliament, European Commission, European Council, and Court of Justice?
When did the European Union was created, with a common currency , law, and a restructured European Parliament, European Commission, European Council, and Court of Justice?
1993 |
1957 |
1951 |
1986 |
1973 |
1993
4.Soru
What were the civilizations that originated in the Rift and the Nile Valleys heavily influenced by?
- The ancient Egyptian Civilization
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Africa
Only I
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Only II
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Only III
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I and II |
I, II and III |
The civilizations that originated in the Rift and the Nile Valleys were heavily influenced by the ancient Egyptian Civilization, the three monotheistic faiths; Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Africa.
5.Soru
Which of the following statements about Japanese education system is false?
Education in elementary , secondary and high schools is free. The students pay only for university education. |
There are no janitors in Japanese schools. |
To enter a school, every student has to pass the exams. |
Kindergarten education is compulsory. |
Every school has its unique uniform. |
Education in elementary , secondary and high schools is free. The students pay only for university education.
6.Soru
Which party has legal power in China and is the highest political authority through its leadership of state, military, and media?
China Democratic League
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The Communist Party of China
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China National Democratic Construction Association
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Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party |
Jiu San Society |
Since the beginning of the 21st century, manga (comic book) has gained global renown to such an extent that its name is now surfacing in various discourses far beyond Japanese shores.
7.Soru
The way for the Chinese to get along with each other is to find a way to deal with the most pressing questions faced by humanity, the relationship between humans, nature and Tian. Which of the following explanations refers to the Tian?
Spirit
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Value
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Ethic
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Divinity |
Soul |
Tian refers to the divinity, impersonal nature, or both.
8.Soru
Which culture is found in the scope of folklore which is rich in costumes and dances?
Slavic Culture
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Scandinavian Culture
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Latin American Culture
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North American Culture |
German Culture |
The Legacy of Slavic culture (Central European culture) – This is found in the scope of folklore which is rich in costumes and dances. Folklore has a strong and long tradition in Western culture. Each country in the Western civilization has its own specific patterns and styles, very colorful and dynamic.
9.Soru
Which of the following is true about the Hinduist caste structure?
- The Brahmins group composed of those with knowledge of the sacred texts.
- The Kshatriya were politicians, soldiers, and administrators.
- Sudra group consisted of peasants.
- The Untouchables were the people excluded from the system.
IV, II and I
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IV, III and II
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III, II and I
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IV, II and I |
Only IV |
In Hinduism, there was not a separate Sudra group or peasants, but all were of the Vaisya grouping, occupied with worldly matters.
10.Soru
Which of the following was one of the great Islamic centers of Islamic learning?
Timbuktu |
Fezzan |
Axum |
Kush |
Rift |
Great Islamic centers of Islamic learning, such as Timbuktu, thrived in uniting the central and western parts of Africa.
11.Soru
Which organization, given below, is the first enterprise for the formation of the European Union in the long term?
The European Economic Community
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The European Atomic Energy Community
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The European Coal and Steel Community
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
The European Trade Organization |
It was the desire of France, after engaging in devastating wars three times with Germany (1871, 1914-18, and 1940-45), to curtail any further hostilities with Germany; the two countries had once both found themselves in the empire of the Franks, so perhaps this situation could be imitated. A French diplomat, Jean Monnet, and Józef Retinger, a Polish émigré-diplomat and founder of the Bilderberg Group in 1954, a club of very influential active and former politicians, inspired the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951.
12.Soru
Japan had twelve cities with populations of more than one million people. The axis of the highest concentration of cities in Japan ranges from Kanto to Kinki and alongside the Inland Sea to Northwest Kyushu. This belt forms six significant metropolitan area. Which area, following below, is not one of these metropolitan areas?
Yokohama
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Nagoya
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Hokkaido
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Kyoto |
Osaka |
The axis of the highest concentration of cities in Japan ranges from Kanto to Kinki and alongside the Inland Sea to Northwest Kyushu. This belt forms six significant metropolitan area: Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, not Hokkaido.
13.Soru
Which of the following statements about Hindu culture is correct?
I. The Indian social structure is often considered rigid because the caste system still exists even if it is outlawed by the Indian Constitution.
II. The lower castes are not allowed to eat food called Tamasic, such as meat and fermented alcohol.
III.Hinduism is a messianic (recruits through missionaries) religion.
IV. Hinduism tends to be more polytheistic (belief in many gods), but it maintains belief in one universal force.
V. The birthplace location of Hinduism is the Indus River Valley, which encompasses both Punjab and Sind.
I, IV and V |
Only I |
I and IV |
I,II,III and V |
III and V |
I, IV and V
14.Soru
Western civilization is based on the some strong cultural backgrounds throughout the history. Which of the followings is not one of the cultural backgrounds of the Western civilization?
Byzantine culture
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Hebrew culture
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Greek culture
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Roman culture |
Christianity |
Hebrew, Greek, Roman and Christian cultures contributed to development of the Western Civilization directly. But, the Byzantine culture has no direct impact on the Western culture.
15.Soru
What is the most significant factor for the adaptation of the infrastructure of the modern Japan?
Disasters, like tsunamis or earthquakes
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Global economic fluctuations |
Demands and supplies of the Japanese
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Balance of powers in the Far East |
Geographical conditions of the country |
The Japanese infrastructure is adapted to its terrain. Japan is mountainous land on series of islands.
16.Soru
Which of the following is included in the religious faith of Chinese civilization?
- Daoism
- Confucianism
- Shinto
Only I
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Only II
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Only III
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I and II |
I, II and III |
Daoism and Confucianism along with Buddhism were among the religious faith of Chinese Civilization. However, Shinto was seen in Japan.
17.Soru
Which of the following deserts became a marked dryland for African civilization?
Sahara Desert
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Gobi Desert |
Sinai Desert
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Taklimakan Desert
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North African Desert |
The Sahara Desert became marked dryland whereas the region south of the Sahara formed a savannah and tropical forest. North of Sahara was the moderate North African region.
18.Soru
Which reason, given below, is one of the main factor for the rising of Fascism in Portugal, Spain and Italy and Nazism in Germany in the 1930’s?
World War II
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Emergence of the Great Depression
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Rising of parliamentary systems
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Fall of the empires |
Increasing of the numbers of intellectuals |
After the First World War I, the Great Depression struck the Western Civilization and this led to rise of Fascism and Nazism.
19.Soru
Which of the following is correct about Hindu and Buddhist civilizations?
- They are the longest existing systems among significant faiths.
- They are syncretic in structure
- Dharma (duty) and Karma (fate) are common to both faiths.
Only I
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Only II
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Only III
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I and II |
I, II and III |
All the given pieces of information are correct about Hindu and Buddhist civilizations.
20.Soru
How many reasons are there for grouping Buddhist and Hindu civilizations together?
two
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three |
four |
five |
six |
There are four primary reasons for grouping these two civilizations together. First, they are derived from the same area—the Indian subcontinent; second, their first dispersion was through East Asia; third, they share many of the same concepts; and fourth, as two of the major religions, they continue to influence other world civilizations.
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