World History Final Exam

The language of the Romans, which has influenced many modern languages

Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?

Which of these teachings did NOT have a big impact on Chinese culture?

Who founded Buddhism?

Which of the following was a city built by the Indus Valley Civilization?

Which was NOT a great Greek philosopher?

What is the name of the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth?

This emperor moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium and legalized Christianity

The first Roman Emperor who rose to power after his defeat of Antony and Cleopatra

Which was NOT a battle of the Persian Wars?

Alexander the Great was finally stopped by

Rome fought a series of wars called the Punic Wars against which North African empire?

This king led 300 Spartan in a heroic last stand against the Persian Army at Thermopylae

This man became king of Macedonia at the age of 20, beginning 11 years of conquest

The great general who led his army and a group of elephants over the Alps to attack the Romans

Which was NOT a cause of the fall of the western Roman Empire?

The form of government used in Athens, where power is held by all the citizens

This Indian king built hospitals and helped spread Buddhist ideas

The two social classes in Rome were called the

Boys from this city-state began their military training at age 7

Who led Athens thru the Golden Age, but also led it into disaster by starting war with Sparta

The name of a series of trade routes connecting China and India to Europe and Africa

Who founded Hinduism?

This general became dictator for life, instituted numerous reforms, but was killed by senators

Who standardized the currency and writing of China and began construction of the Great Wall?