Ancient World History Exam Review Semester 1

The Emperor's purpose in dividing the empire was

Under ______________________, the Chinese were united for the first time in 300 years

Who moved the capital of the Empire from Rome to Byzantium?

Who were the mamelukes?

What scientific concept did Indian astronomers prove long before Europeans did?

Which was not a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

This inspired Asoka to convert to Buddhism:

The location of the largest known statue in the Hellenistic world

What were the common citizens of Rome called

The period of peace and prosperity that lasted 207 years

The triumvirate of Julius Caesar, Crassus and Pompey ruled Rome for 10 years before:

The Mongol Empire in Russia was called this:

What Christian leader wrote letters that formed the epistles of the New Testament?

What did Indian civilization experience during the Gupta empire?

Greco-Roman culture is also referred to as what kind of culture?

What did Indians discover when they learned about the Silk Roads?

Which Emperor divided the Empire into two?

As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire:

What became a closely guarded secret in China?

The dynasty founded by ____ expanded China, promoted trade and promoted agriculture

One important Chinese invention was ________________________, which revolutionized printing

Who preserved and spread aspects of Minoan culture?

Who invented the alphabet that is used by many Slavic languages?

______________________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia

People who emphasized duty, strength and discipline

Who is considered the first pope of the Christian church?

What did Asoka's edicts proclaim?

Jewish Diaspora refers to:

Which of the following was the body of civil law created by the Byzantines?

Which of the following titles did Ivan III use?

Nomadic people who herded animals

What encouraged the rise of the banking system in India?

_________________________ was the military dictator of Japan who held the real power

They moved to the Greek world for about 400 years and left no written record

In Japan, _______________________ were loyal warriors and bodyguards of their lords

Dude built an empire that stretched to India

He wrote The Elements, which is the basis of modern Geometry

We refer to the art of Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles as __________ art

The battle formation that produced the most powerful fighting force in the ancient world

Dude who warned the Greeks about Phillip of Macedon

Most Europeans thought he was lying when he told of his travels to China

Sparta declared war against Athens, starting this war

Which Roman ruler was a dictator at the time of his assassination?

The Seljuk Turks converted to this religion

How did Indian traders affect Southeast Asia?

What were Rome's military forces called?

What were the Roman channels that bright water to cities and towns around the empire?