MIDTERM EXAM CIV Prep Part II

Question 1

Who was the name of the writer of two major Greek epics that documented the Trojan War?

Accepted Answer

Homer

Question 2

TRUE/FALSE: Spartan men started military training at age 20.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What is the name of the religion that developed from Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Jainism

Question 4

What was the name of the alliance formed between Athens and other city states in Persian Wars?

Accepted Answer

Delian League

Question 5

What other type of government (other than democracy) can we consider that existed in Athens?

Accepted Answer

oligarchy

Question 6

What is another word for a Greek city state?

Accepted Answer

polis

Question 7

What was created during the Qin dynasty to keep the invaders out of China?

Accepted Answer

Great Wall

Question 8

What was China's main export that was kept a secret?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Question 9

What is the term in Hinduism for nonviolence?

Accepted Answer

ahimsa

Question 10

Shi Huangdi enforced the form of government known as

Accepted Answer

Legalism

Question 11

What is the name of the style of military tactic used by the ancient Spartans?

Accepted Answer

phalanx

Question 12

What was the first dynasty in ancient China?

Accepted Answer

Shang

Question 13

TRUE/FALSE: Sparta was a Greek city-state that was a military or warrior society.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What is the other name for the Huang River?

Accepted Answer

Yellow River

Question 15

Which sect of Buddhism was more widespread in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Mahayana

Question 16

T/F: The decimal system was created by Arabs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Legalism taught to establish order by

Accepted Answer

governing through harsh punishments and strict laws

Question 18

What is the definition of dharma?

Accepted Answer

religious and moral duties

Question 19

What is the term in Hinduism for a person's essential self?

Accepted Answer

atman

Question 20

What is the name of the walls or embankments to prevent the Yellow River from flooding?

Accepted Answer

dikes

Question 21

What jobs were held by those of the caste of kshatriyas?

Accepted Answer

warriors and kings

Question 22

What is the name of India's greatest epic?

Accepted Answer

Mahabbhrata

Question 23

What natural occurrence shaped the life in India?

Accepted Answer

monsoons

Question 24

T/F: After Asoka's death, Indian became unified.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

What is the name of the common family in Indian society?

Accepted Answer

joint family

Question 26

Who was the Athenian leader who died fighting against the Spartans?

Accepted Answer

Pericles

Question 27

What is the name of the mountain range that is on the NORTH EAST side of India?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Question 28

What is the name of a raised area of level land?

Accepted Answer

plateau

Question 29

What is the name of the teachings of Buddhism from Gautama?

Accepted Answer

Four Noble Truths

Question 30

What is another word for a high city?

Accepted Answer

acropolis

Question 31

True/False: Shrines are dedicated to the honor of gods and goddesses.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

What natural barriers separate China from the rest of the world? (2 answers)

Accepted Answer

Himalayan mountains, Gobi desert

Question 33

What were the name of the items with Chinese writing that used by ancient Chinese priests?

Accepted Answer

oracle bones

Question 34

What is the specific term we learned dealing with the blending of Aryan and Indian cultures?

Accepted Answer

acculturation

Question 35

What is the name of the colorful watercolor paintings that existed in ancient Greek shrines?

Accepted Answer

frescoes

Question 36

T/F: The founder of Buddhism was named Asoka

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

A government in which a hereditary ruler exercises central power is a

Accepted Answer

monarchy

Question 38

What is the final goal for Buddhists to be in union with the universe?

Accepted Answer

nirvana

Question 39

Who is the most honored emperor of Maurya Empire?

Accepted Answer

Asoka

Question 40

T/F: Asoka was the son of Chandragupta Maurya.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

What was the name of the dynastic cycle that was created by the Zhou?

Accepted Answer

Mandate of heaven

Question 42

Choose the name of ONE of two cities in ancient Indus civilizations.

Accepted Answer

Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro

Question 43

What is the name of people who gained power by force?

Accepted Answer

a tyrant

Question 44

What are the name of the Aryan tribe chiefs?

Accepted Answer

rajahs

Question 45

The Golden Age of the Guptas led to many innovations in literature, math and medicine.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 46

Who is at the top of the Indian caste system?

Accepted Answer

brahmin

Question 47

What was the name of the island in Greece where early Greek civilization started?

Accepted Answer

Crete

MIDTERM EXAM CIV Prep Part II

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MIDTERM EXAM CIV Prep Part II

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