Which of the following statements identifies the historical importance of Akkadian society

The Akkadians created the first empire when they linked Tigris and Euphrate

Each of the following statements concerning the ancient civilizations of East Africa is true EXCEPT

Kush and Aksum were important trade cities on the Atlantic Ocean.

Each of the following was a characteristic of the Han Dynasty of China EXCEPT

defeated the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan and expanded their empire

Each of the following are similarities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam EXCEPT

They all acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God and the messiah.

Which of the following developments is a reason many historians regard the Phoenicians as the “carriers of civilization

First to develop phonetic alphabet

1. Each of the following statements concerning ancient civilizations of India is true EXCEPT

Due to Zagros and Alps mountain ranges, India was completely isolated

1. Which of the following was the primary reason Rome and Carthage fought the Punic Wars between 264 and 133 BCE?

fought for control of the Mediterranean trade routes.

The Laws of the Twelve Tables (450 BCE) were important because they

organized Rome into two political sects

Each of the following statements is a reason for the rapid spread of Christianity throughout Europe EXCEPT

Emperors Augustus, Tiberius, and Nero supported the new faith.

What governmental innovation helped make Persia become one of the most successful empires of its time?

They adopted a system of decentralized government based called satraps

Each of the following elements of Egyptian society are represented in the fresco EXCEPT

technologically sophisticated society, developing multiple methods

Which of the following statements BEST describes the early societies of Central and South America?

Despite lack of rivers, each of these societies developed agriculture

Which of the following was the most important economic development of the Gupta Empire

expanded Silk Road trade system by adding a sea route linking it to Africa

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the Russian state from its founding in the 9th century

economy was based on tribute won from missions of conquest into NorthAfrica

Which of the following do most historians regard to be the primary importance of the conquests of Alexander the Great

Alexander spread Greek ideas and customs (Hellenism) into Africa,and Asia

Which of the following represents the main development under China’s Qin Dynasty led by Emperor Shi Huangdi.

Shi Huangdi established a strict legal system unifying China under one code

Each of the following statements concerning Greek civilization is true EXCEPT

Trading network with Mayans and Zapotecs

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Which of the following statements identifies the historical importance of Akkadian society
The Akkadians created the first empire when they linked Tigris and Euphrate
The Akkadians were the first society to use coins as currency
The Akkadians were the first society to adopt monotheism
The Akkadians were the first society to use weights and measures
2
This region in Asia was home its great kings, Chandragupta, and Asoka.
India
Mongolia
Greece
Italy
3
Each of the following statements concerning the ancient civilizations of East Africa is true EXCEPT
Aksum’s people were a mixed race of Arabs & Africans who had intermarried
Slaves, ivory, and salt from Aksum were shipped by overland routes
Kush conquered the Egyptian Empire in 8th century BCE and was a Pharoh
Kush and Aksum were important trade cities on the Atlantic Ocean.
4
This region contained the structure known as the Great Zimbabwe that served as the political, and economic center
East Asia
Sub Sahran Africa
South America
Australia
5
Each of the following was a characteristic of the Han Dynasty of China EXCEPT
The use of civil service exams
defeated the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan and expanded their empire
The invention of paper, the plow and the wheelbarrow
The values of Confucianism were used as a means to establish order
6
1. The religion that most influenced the development of Sub-Saharan Africa from the 9^th through the 14^th Century was:
Christianity
Islam
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
7
This broad plateau lacked fertile river valleys, but it was home to Monte Alban, the Zapotec, and Teotihuacan
Guam
Mexico
United States
Brazil
8
Each of the following are similarities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam EXCEPT
They all recognize Jerusalem as a holy city.
They all trace their roots to Abraham.
They all believe God sent prophets
They all acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God and the messiah.
9
Which of the following developments is a reason many historians regard the Phoenicians as the “carriers of civilization
First to map the globe
First to build the Silk Road
First to develop phonetic alphabet
first to conquer mass amounts of land
10
1. Each of the following statements concerning ancient civilizations of India is true EXCEPT
The civilization in the subcontinent were the Indus and Ganges Rivers
geographic barriers and multiple ethnic groups made it hard to concor
Due to Zagros and Alps mountain ranges, India was completely isolated
Agricultural activities were regulated by the climate
11
1. Which of the following was the primary reason Rome and Carthage fought the Punic Wars between 264 and 133 BCE?
fought for control of the Mediterranean trade routes.
fought to free the Romans from the dominance of Carthage
They were fought to take control of the Danube River valley
fought for control of the trade systems of sub-Saharan Africa
12
The Laws of the Twelve Tables (450 BCE) were important because they
took power away from the pope and gave common people more control
separated into Eastern/Western empire allowing Justinian to become ruler
ended the Roman Republic and made Octavian the official ruler of Rome
organized Rome into two political sects
13
Each of the following statements is a reason for the rapid spread of Christianity throughout Europe EXCEPT
Emperors Augustus, Tiberius, and Nero supported the new faith.
Its central message of hope and liberation appealed to the poor, ensl
The system of Roman roads made travel easier expanding the reach of t
Missionaries taught the faith and spread the Gospels
14
What governmental innovation helped make Persia become one of the most successful empires of its time?
they established strict religious law
they gave conquered people same rights as Persians
they developed first form of democracy
They adopted a system of decentralized government based called satraps
15
Each of the following elements of Egyptian society are represented in the fresco EXCEPT
prosperous society enjoying strong trade between the various cities
highly diversified system of labor with many people involved
highly structured bureaucracy, mainly comprised of scribes
technologically sophisticated society, developing multiple methods
16
Which of the following statements BEST describes the early societies of Central and South America?
society remained largely isolated from other societies and their culture
societies embraced a monotheistic style of religion foucued on godesses
Despite lack of rivers, each of these societies developed agriculture
these societies developed a government based on military dictatorship
17
Which of the following was the most important economic development of the Gupta Empire
their trade fleet, prohibited diplomatic contact with outsiders
constant fighting between local princes mad the economy fail
expanded Silk Road trade system by adding a sea route linking it to Africa
Had religious tolerance so people of all faiths could openly conduct trade
18
Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes the Russian state from its founding in the 9^th century
Kiev emerged as a political, social, cultural, and religious center
leaders struggled to create a unified state until they adopted Catholicism
people were forced to pay tribute to the Abbasid Caliphate
economy was based on tribute won from missions of conquest into NorthAfrica
19
Which of the following do most historians regard to be the primary importance of the conquests of Alexander the Great
Alexander established Christianity as the primary faith of Mesopotamia
Alexander overthrew the dynasties of Egypt ending Egyptian domination
Alexander spread Greek ideas and customs (Hellenism) into Africa,and Asia
Alexander’s conquests destroyed the influence of Persia in central Asia
20
Each of the following statements about Mayan civilization is true EXCEPT
Mayan king Pacal sponsored massive building projects during his reign
First to trade with Asia
Mayan society originated in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico
society was based on large cities such as Tikal, Copán and Chichen Itza
21
Holy ground for Islam, Judaism, and Christianity is located in what modern day country?
Italy
Egypt
China
Israel/ Palestine
22
Which of the following represents the main development under China’s Qin Dynasty led by Emperor Shi Huangdi.
Shi Huangdi established the Silk Road to facilitate trade with the kingdoms
Shi Huangdi defeated the Mongols and expanded into Southeast Asia
Shi Huangdi established a strict legal system unifying China under one code
Shi Huangdi created a trade alliance with the Japanese empire
23
What country is this?
Japan
Korea
China
India
24
Each of the following statements concerning Greek civilization is true EXCEPT
Sparta developed a strict, military society
Trading network with Mayans and Zapotecs
two dominant city states, Athens and Sparta
Led by Pericles, Athens experienced a “golden age” of art, and theater
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This religious system was common in West Central Africa and the early American civilizations
Pastoralism
Animism
Zoroastrianism
Sikhism

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