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Unit 2 - Classical Civilizations World History
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Classical Civilization Test Prep
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1
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers? ***
Protection against invaders.
Access to fresh water.
Transportation.
Rivers were seen as holy sites for worship.
2
_____ greatly benefited from being the middlemen along the Silk Road between China and Rome.
Athens
Israel
India
Latin
3
Which two civilizations gave rights to citizens & allowed them to participate in government?***
Athens & Rome
Sparta & Han China
Qin China & Greece
Persia & Israel
4
Mixing of customs from Persia, Greece, India, & Egypt is known as Hellenism, an example of ...
Cultural Diffusion.
Polytheism.
Bureaucracy.
Aristocracy.
5
Which form of government is correctly described below?
***
Democracy - "Power to the people"
Theocracy - "Rule based on Nobility"
Monarchy - "Priests and Religion rule"
Oligarchy - "One king with unlimited power"
6
Due to the mountains and separation by the sea, Greece developed as . . .
a single united government.
under the control of the Persian Empire.
several independent city-states.
bureaucracy following the ideas of Confucius.
7
Han China and the Roman Empire indirectly thrived from one another. How?
Mail Services along the royal road.
Trade from the Silk Road.
Emperor used Roman builders to construct the wall.
Exchange of new religions led to new ideas.
8
Who started construction of the Great Wall?
Confucius
Alexander the Great
Qin Shi Huangdi
Julius Caesar
9
According to the Buddha, how does a person reach Nirvana?
Eliminating earthly desires.
Rejecting all false gods and only worshiping God.
Acting in accordance with one's Caste.
Achieving enlightenment by following the Eight-fold Path.
10
How were Rome and Han China similar?
Merchants ruled the Societies
Both societies believed in Judaism
High Levels of Technology was utilized
Both developed beuracracies
11
A theocracy is frequently led by...
The popular people.
the King.
the oldest families.
Priests.
12
Which legal code was displayed publicly so that everyone knew the punishments? ***
Ten Commandments
Han Fei's Legalism
Hammurabi's Code
Neolithic Revolution
13
As a result of the Neolithic Revolution ...
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Job specialization developed.
Civilizations began around mountains.
Woman would have more political power.
Egyptians were enslaved by Mesopotamia.
14
The 5 key relationships are associated with the ideas of...
Qin Shihuangdi
King Solomon
Legalist Han Fei
Confucius
15
The goal of Buddhism is to ...
Meet up with Brahma
Be Released all Pain and Suffering
Reach Heaven after you die
Be reborn higher in the Caste System
16
Confucius ideas were set in place in order to...
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Ensure family life was in order
Help society grow through harmony
Force people to follow the law
Promote Democracy
17
How did religions spread during the Classical Period?
By traveling along river routes they gained more followers.
Marriage between different groups.
Door to Door salesmen were very convincing.
Trade routes saw the exchange of ideas.
18
What is true about the Caste System in India?
Only women could be part of the Brahmin caste.
You were born into a caste and remained for life.
You could change castes by following the example of Buddha.
People should work the job they love to do.
19
Why is Christianity seen as a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
Romans had upset the Christian gods and were punished.
The Mandate of Heaven conflicted with Roman Rule.
Christian beliefs of peace went against Roman conquering.
The Pope became the Last Roman Emperor.
20
Persian communication was efficient thanks to what?
***
Elephant Messengers
Aqueducts
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Well Maintained Roads
21
The temple in Jerusalem was built by...
Darius I
Alexander the Great
Solomon
Qin Shi Huang
22
What makes the 5th stage of the Dynastic Cycle so important to Chinese History?
Rebellions lead to new Rulers
The mandate of heaven allows rulers to stay in power
It was a time of Peace
Dynasties got stronger during this stage
23
Why was the Silk Road important?
The only way to travel in the Classical Ages.
Silk grew along this road.
Armies could invade Rome using this road.
Trade between the Middle East and China.
24
Persian King Darius is known for . . .
building the Nile Canal and the Royal Roads.
Killing Alexander the Great during battle.
warring with China and becoming the first emperor.
Liberating all slaves and promoting Confucian ideals.
25
Which type of government is ruled by the Nobility?
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
26
Confucian ideas continued after the Fall of the Han Dynasty because...
Confucius led a brutal slaughter to unite China
The fall of the Han Dynasty was a well kept secret
Warlords forced people to follow Confucian ideas
Confucianism stresses family roles no matter who's in charge
27
The 4 Noble truths are part of which religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
28
The Republic system of government was practiced in . . .
Han Dynasty China.
Persia.
Athens.
Rome.
29
How is Judaism (& Christianity) different from other classical era religions?
***
Monotheistic and God is all powerful.
Polytheistic and stolen from Greek culture.
There is no god, enlightenment comes from within.
Their rulers (like Solomon) are considered gods.
30
Government instability led to downfall of which two societies? ***
Han and Rome
Persia and Greece
Israel and Gupta
Qin and Maurayan
31
What made King Cyrus of Persia so Great according to outsiders?
He forced everyone to join the military.
He loved to play sports in his free time.
He was very religious.
He tolerated those with different views.
32
Which civilization practiced
direct democracy
?
Persia (After Darius I)
Greece (Athens)
China (Han Dynasty)
Rome (Under the Roman Republic)
