The goal of the Twelve Tables was to _____

Stop patricians from interpreting unwritten laws to benefit them.

Which is NOT an accomplishment of Justinian

Created and Established a new language.

A Babylonian leader who established a strict code of laws.

A military formation consisting of hoplites standing side by side.

What was the Neolithic Revolution?

When people stopped being nomadic and started to farm.

What is a City-State?

A city and the surrounding area it controls.

What caused divide between the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches?

The Pope claimed he had more authority than the emperor.

Which was the reason for the Shi'a Sunni Split.

Disagreement over who should succeed Muhammad.

Why were the Christians persecuted by Roman leaders?

They refused to worship Roman gods, so they were seen as a threat.

Representatives elected by plebeians.

What are icons? (in the context of Byzantine)

Religious images used by eastern Christians to aid their devotions

Which was NOT a tactic used by the Mongols for conquest?

Wove leaves on top of their armor for camoflauge.

A form of government in which power rests with citizens who can vote.

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1
The goal of the Twelve Tables was to _____
Establish a list of religious duties.
Allow the government to tax citizens.
Create a precedent for executing people considered traitors.
Stop patricians from interpreting unwritten laws to benefit them.
2
The study of past societies through analyzing settlements of early man and examining artifacts is called _____
Palentology
Archaeology
Anthropology
Prehistorianism
3
Which group was blamed for the black death and persecuted?
Jewish people.
Catholic people.
The Germanic tribes.
Muslim people.
4
Which religion was Muhammad the prophet of?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
5
Which is NOT a pillar of Islam?
Pilgrimage
Fasting
Alms
Democracy
6
Which is NOT an accomplishment of Justinian
Expanded Trade.
Created and Established a new language.
Reconauered former Roman terrirories.
Issued new standardized coins.
7
Who is Hammurabi?
A Babylonian philosopher who believed the best government lacked control.
An Egyptian leader who persecuted all people considered non-holy.
A Babylonian leader who established a strict code of laws.
A Sumerian leader famous for his kindness and generosity.
8
What is a Phalanx?
A military formation consisting of hoplites standing side by side.
A type of halberd (combination of an axe and spear).
A shield with points protruding from the front.
A religious celebration where people would line up and dance.
9
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
When people began to move and abandoned their settlements.
When people stopped being nomadic and started to farm.
When people decided to separate into diverse groups.
When people began to use metal tools instead of rocks.
10
What is Hellenic civilization?
Catholic holy culture
Pure Greek culture
Loyal Roman culture
Culture defined by freedom
11
What is a City-State?
A city that collapse and became a state.
A city containing many states.
A state that became a city after a civil war.
A city and the surrounding area it controls.
12
What scientific test is used to date organic artifacts?
Degrative Dating
Hydrogen Dating
Electrical Dating
Carbon Dating
13
What caused divide between the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches?
The Greek Orthodox church attempted to assassinate the Pope.
The Pope claimed he had more authority than the emperor.
A difference in interpretation of the commandments.
Disagreement over the dates of certain religious events.
14
Plebians and Patricians were equals
False
True
15
Which was the reason for the Shi'a Sunni Split.
Disagreement over who should succeed Muhammad.
Disagreement over if conquest aligned with Muslim principles.
Disagreement over if certain religious practices applied to the poor.
Disagreement over if women should be granted equal rights.
16
The Neolithic Era came before the Paleolithic Era
True
False
17
What dynasty is considered the Golden age of India?
The Maurya Dynasty
The Maratha Dynasty
The Mughal Dynasty
The Gupta Dynasty
18
What river was controlled much of Egypt's success?
The Mississippi River
The Danube River
The Amazon River
The Niger River
19
What does renaissance mean?
Reminder.
Rebirth.
Revival.
Revelation.
20
Which geographic challenges forced Japan to expand?
The mountainous terrain.
Very little arable land.
Extremely limited natural resources.
All of the above.
21
What are reasons for the fall of Rome?
A decrease in Patriotism.
All of the above.
The Empire was too large to properly defend.
Hostile tribes and pirates disrupted trade in the Mediterranean.
22
Japan was heavily influenced by China.
True
False
23
Which factors contributed to the success of the spread of Islam.
Because their camel and horse cavalry overwhelmed traditional armies.
All of the above.
Because the empires around them were weak.
Because unity was ensured through a common language.
24
Greek gods possessed many human characteristics
True
False
25
People believed the Bubonic Plague was caused by ______
The wrath of god.
Tiny organisms they could not see.
Cats and dogs.
Fungi that released toxic gasses.
26
Who was China's first Emperor?
Shi Huangdi
Kangxi
Wu Zetian
Liou Bang
27
The people with the most power under Feudalism were _______
The Lords.
The Serfs.
The Vassals.
The Fiefs.
28
What group invaded Rome around the year 200?
The Chinese
The Persians
The Huns
The Aryans
29
Spartan and Athenian cultures both focused on academics and intellectual pursuits
True
False
30
Which Germanic tribe was knows for horseback riding and selling captured enemies as slaves?
The Magyars.
The Anglo-Saxons.
The Vikings.
The Mongols.
31
Why were the Christians persecuted by Roman leaders?
They organized mass protests to reject their Roman heritage.
They attempted to assassinate Roman leaders.
They undermined Roman rule.
They refused to worship Roman gods, so they were seen as a threat.
32
Which Germanic leader overthrew the last western Roman emperor?
Odoacer
Clovis I
Arminious
Theoderic the Great
33
What two major rivers flow through China?
Huang He and Yangtze river
The Huai river and Songhua river
The Hai river and Huang He
Yangtze and the Amur river
34
Where did Homo sapiens (humans) first emerge?
East Africa
Russia
Asia
Europe
35
What battle stopped Islamic expansion.
The battle of Hastings.
The battle of the bridge.
The battle of the Niger river.
The battle of Tours.
36
Diocletian's plan for orderly succession in Rome failed
True
False
37
What were tribunes?
Prisioners of war forced to fight for their freedom.
Representatives elected by plebeians.
Feasts burnt as an offering.
Human sacrifices to appease the gods.
38
In Rome, both male and female citizens could vote
False
True
39
The Mauryan Dynasty declined after Ashoka's death
False
True
40
The Byzantine Empire fell to the Huns
False
True
41
What are icons? (in the context of Byzantine)
Religious images used by eastern Christians to aid their devotions
Priests that went on missions to recruit non believers to their cause.
Warriors who fought in wars for their beliefs.
Famous artists and philosophers.
42
Manors in the Manor system had to trade with other Manors to survive.
True
False
43
What was the highest caste (below the gods)?
Vaishyans
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Shudras
44
Which was NOT a tactic used by the Mongols for conquest?
Used life-like dummies to trick enemies.
Wove leaves on top of their armor for camoflauge.
Drank horses blood to stay alive.
Faked retreats and attacked when the enemy was vulnerable.
45
What is a polytheistic religion?
A religion with one god.
A religion with many gods.
A religion with many forms of the same god.
A religion with no gods.
46
Who started the Carolingian Dynasty?
Pepin the short.
Charlemagne.
Ashoka.
Charles Martel.
47
Which beliefs were part of Hinduism?
Reincarnation
All of the Above
Karma
Dharma (Religious duties)
48
A Republic is ______
A form of government where only politicians can vote for leaders.
A form of government in which power rests with citizens who can vote.
A form of government in which power lies with a single leader.
a thing from Star wars
49
The first Alphabet was created by the ____
Indians
Hebrews
Egyptians
Phoenicians
50
What was the original name of the Byzantine Empire?
Ceasarisopia
Constantinople
South Rome
Justinice

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