Contemporary World Civilizations Ara 10. Deneme Sınavı
Toplam 20 Soru1.Soru
Which of the following are correct according to the economy of Japan?
- Japan is the second largest economy in the world after the U.S.A.
- To import rice one must pay high tariffs in Japan.
- Japan exports meat and wheat to the United States and China.
- Despite its little land suitable for agriculture, it delivers high yield.
- Raw materials are Japan’s largest import for manufacturing.
I, II, III |
I, III, V |
II, III, IV |
I, III, IV |
II, IV, V |
In spite of its small size, Japan is the third largest economy in the whole world, behind only the United States and China. Japan has little land suitable for agriculture, but it delivers high yield nonetheless, and local markets consume most of its products. Rice is the main agricultural crop and it is highly subsidized. Those desiring to import rice must pay high tariffs. Regarding food, Japan imports meat and wheat from the United States and China. Raw materials are Japan’s largest import for manufacturing.
2.Soru
Which of the following cannot be shown among the reasons of African Civilization’s not being a holistic civilization?
A singular historical perspective which has not been institutionalized.
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The influence of Egyptian and Maghreb civilizations on Africa.
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It is analyzed by scholars from the point of view of material and structural perspectives.
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Africa, over the centuries, was exposed first to slavery, then to colonialism. |
Africa is a home to thousands of languages, millions of tribes and ethnicities. |
The options; A, B, C, D can be presented for not emphasizing African Civilization as a holistic and robust civilization.
3.Soru
Which of the following is one of the important muslim empires in West Africa that dominated the trade routes to Nort Africa and Europe?
Ghanaian Empire |
Axumite Empire |
Zimbabwe |
Carthage |
Benin Empire |
Ghanaian Empire
4.Soru
Which of the following was caused by a break between Rome and Constantinople, Byzantium?
The Crusades
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The Inquisition
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Schism
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Reformation |
Renaissance |
In the 11th century the Papacy was weak and a break between Rome (Rome I) and Constantinople, Byzantium (Rome II) took place. These two branches of the Church spoke different languages (Latin in the west and Greek in the east). There was a political struggle for domination between the Latin Pope and the Greek Patriarch, and there were also certain doctrinal differences. The latter including disagreement over the unity of the Trinity -- Father, Son and the Holy Spirit in the western church and minimization of the role of the Holy Spirit in the eastern church, as well as the fact that priestly celibacy was observed by Rome and rejected by Byzantium. In 1054, the quarrel gained so much intensity that a great Schism took place.
5.Soru
What was the birthplace location of Hinduism?
Indus River Valley
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Gangetic plain
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North-central India
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Laos |
Bali |
The birthplace location of Hinduism is the Indus River Valley, which encompasses both Punjab (now in India and Pakistan) and Sind (in Pakistan).
6.Soru
Which ones below are correct about Islam and Africa?
- In 641 CE, Islam reached North Africa when Alexandria fell under the mighty arm of Islamic warriors.
- The economic interaction continued with much vigor around 800 CE as the Arabs continued to utilize the ancient trade path.
- African states gained their independence from foreign incursions and recaptured their sovereignty in the years following the Second World War.
- The first phase of the Islamization of Africa began after West Africa was Islamized.
I and II |
I and III |
I, II, III |
I, II, IV |
I, II, III, IV |
The first phase of the Islamization of Africa began after North Africa was Islamized, beginning with the conquest of Egypt by Arab forces around 639-641 CE. These historical developments were an aspect of the eruption of the global Islamic revolution, when Islam was on a march of conquest. According to this information, all the options I, II, III are correct except for IV.
7.Soru
Which of the following is NOT a reason for African Civilization’s being underemphasized as a holistic and robust civilization?
A singular historical perspective about African Civilization has not been institutionalized.
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African Civilization is analyzed from material and structural perspectives.
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Africa was exposed to slavery and colonialism.
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The Egyptian civilization and Maghreb civilizations experienced conflicts during the years. |
Historical and cultural events and values about African Civilization were treated with skepticism. |
In the northern regions of Africa, the Egyptian civilization and Maghreb civilization represent the region and their influence spill over to southern Europe. What is significant about the holistic approach is that we can observe patterns where the maturity of African civilization showed patterns of expansion in these areas.
8.Soru
Which of the following religion, given below, is the uniquely Japanese religion that was evolving at Yamato period and reflects the ‘Way of the Gods’, and still common in Japan?
Buddhism
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Confucianism
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Manicheism
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Mithraism |
Shinto |
A uniquely Japanese religion, evolving at the Yamato period, and reflects the ‘Way of the Gods’ is Shinto.
9.Soru
Which civilization created the idea of moral freedom, that everyone is responsible for his or her own actions, and the centrality of justice and ethical behavior?
The Greeks
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The Hebrews
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The Romans
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The Yiddish |
The Latins |
The Hebrews created the idea of moral freedom, that everyone is responsible for his or her own actions, and the centrality of justice and ethical behavior. Inherited by Christianity, this idea of moral autonomy is central to the Western civilization.
10.Soru
Which of the following is not one of the legacies of the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following is not one of the legacies of the Industrial Revolution?
State communism |
Urbanization |
Factory system and bureaucracy |
Railroads |
Financial system |
State communism
11.Soru
Which outfit is often worn by married Hindu men?
a dhoti kurta
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a sari
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bindi
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a salwar kameez |
a chunni |
A sari is worn by Hindu women. Bindi is the dot, usually red, placed in the middle of the forehead or between the eyes. A salwar kameez is also worn by women. A chunni is the cloth which women cover their heads with. A dhoti kurta is an outfit that is often worn by married Hindu men.
12.Soru
Traditionally, according to the Vedas, how many groups could meals be divided into?
two
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three |
four |
five |
six |
Traditionally, according to the Vedas, meals could be divided into three groups. The first one is Sattvic or ascending meals. The second one is the food of the middle castes. The third one is the food for the lower castes, called Tamasic.
13.Soru
Which match is correct about the Western civilization?
Western-West civilization – Greek culture
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Western-Central civilization – Aboriginal culture
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Western-Latin civilization – Southern culture
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Western-Jewish civilization – American culture |
Wester- Central civilization – Sephardic culture |
Greek culture belongs to the Western-Central civilization (which is also assigned to the Eastern culture); Aboriginal and Southern cultures belong to the Western Latin civilization; Sephardic culture belongs to the Western-Jewish civilization; and American culture belongs to the Western-West civilization.
14.Soru
What is the religion Buddhism named after?
Indian Emperor Ashoka
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Mahayana
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Sickness, old age and death |
Siddhartha Gautama |
Buddhism is named after Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the “Enlightened One”, or the Buddha.
15.Soru
Which of the following emperors united almost all of country and attempted to make India a Buddhist state in the ancient history?
Ashoka
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Jains
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Kshatriya
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Arya Samaj |
Sudra |
Emperor Ashoka united almost all of India, became a Buddhist, and attempted to make India a Buddhist state.
16.Soru
Why was the early history of China unknown to the world?
Egyptian civilization came into existence
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Islamic civilization replaced the ancient Egyptian civilization
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It is dıe to the lack of written documents from the period
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Yangshuo culture was superseded by the Longshan culture, which was centered only on Yellow River |
In order to protect its borders, China constructed the Great Wall |
Scholars observe that the early history of China was long unknown to the world. This is due to the lack of written documents from this period.
17.Soru
What was the main contribution of the Romans to the Western civilization?
Monotheistic religion
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Democratic institutions
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Law system
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Idea of moral autonomy |
Rational mind |
The Romans learned the role of law in the acquired new states, allowing Roman jurists to demonstrate the virtues of pragmatism and common sense. Being open to other people and their experiences, selectively incorporated elements of the legal codes and traditions of many nations into Roman law. Thus, Roman law was defined by the universal principles of common rationality and humanity, a great achievement of Roman rule.
18.Soru
Which one is correct about Japanese Civilization?
- Primary influences on Japan’s early culture were Mongolian.
- Korean effect led to the Yamato period of Japanese culture.
- Shinto was a uniquely Japanese religion.
Only I
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Only II
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Only III
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I and III |
I, II and III |
All the given options are correct about Japanese civilization.
19.Soru
Which of the following is not one of the contribution of Japan to the popular culture of 21st century?
Ball room dancing |
Manga |
Anime movies |
Computer games |
Japanese style fast food |
Ball room dancing
20.Soru
Which of the followings is one of the contribution of the Greeks to the Western civilization?
Development of the awareness of self.
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Idea of political freedom.
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Creation of the idea of moral freedom.
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Law system based on the universal principles |
International money system |
The Greeks developed the idea of political freedom and the possibility of democratic and other political institutions.
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