The period before writing developed

What was an accomplishment of Asoka?

He spread the ideas of Buddhism in his Edicts.

What best describes the belief in a Mandate of Heaven?

Rulers must rule according to "the way."

For what is the Qin dynasty known?

terra cotta soldiers, strict rule

Which is true of Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Christianity is eventually accepted as the official religion

What was the legacy of Alexander the Great?

The Hellenistic Era (spread of Greek culture)

How were Sparta and Athens different from each other?

Athens focused on academics; Sparta focused on the military

Name 2 contributions made by the ancient Phoenicians.

purple dye, shipbuilding techniques

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World History I Review #1

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1
Which Persian emperor was known for the compassion he showed to those he conquered?
Sargon
Hammurabi
Darius I
Cyrus the Great
2
What is prehistory?
The period before the development of the calendar
The period before the first history classes were taught
The period before the birth of Jesus
The period before writing developed
3
What was an accomplishment of Asoka?
He spread the ideas of Buddhism in his Edicts.
He conquered China.
He maintained control of India through legalism.
He eliminated foreign influences from his country,
4
What occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Nomadic herding began
Prehistoric peoples learned to use stone tools
Prehistoric peoples revolted against their leaders
Systematic argriculture began
5
How was Judaism different from other religions of the time?
Judaism was polytheistic.
Judaism was focused on the pursuit of pleasure
Judaism was not concerned with ethics.
Judaism was monotheistic.
6
What best describes the belief in a Mandate of Heaven?
Rulers must rule justly in order to enter heaven.
Rulers must rule according to "the way."
Rulers must rule strictly.
Rulers must mandate (control) the people's behavior.
7
What was the earliest form of writing and who invented it?
cuneiform, the Assyrians
hieroglyphics, the Egyptians
cuneiform, the Sumerians
hieratic script, the Egyptians
8
Which of these correctly describes Hammurabi's Code?
It was vague.
It treated people of different social classes equally.
It was merciful.
It was harsh.
9
Why is Julius Caesar significant?
He was Rome's first emperor.
He was Rome's first dictator.
He was part of the Second Triumvirate.
He used an elephant army to cross the Alps.
10
What value was taught by the epic poems of Homer?
chivalry
empathy
humility
arete
11
For what is the Qin dynasty known?
terra cotta soldiers, strict rule
terra cotta soldiers, Confucianism
Confucianism, Wall of 10,000 Li
Silk Road, civil service system
12
476 AD is in what century?
4th century AD
5th century BC
5th century AD
4th century BC
13
This group brought the basics of traditional Indian culture to India.
Aryans
Hittites
Mongolians
Kush
14
Which is true of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Christians were always persecuted
Christianity was never accepted
Diocletian eventually converts to Christianity
Christianity is eventually accepted as the official religion
15
What was the legacy of Alexander the Great?
He brought democracy to Athens.
The Hellenistic Era (spread of Greek culture)
He established the first Olympic games.
He had none - he died too young.
16
All human beings belong to the _______________ species of hominid.
Homo Sapiens Sapiens
Neanderthal
Australopithicines
Homo Erectus
17
For a time Rome's government was a ______________ where certain citizens elect leaders.
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
direct democracy
18
How were Sparta and Athens different from each other?
Athens was a oligarchy; Sparta was a democracy
Women had more rights and freedoms in Athens
Athens had a strong army; Sparta had a strong navy
Athens focused on academics; Sparta focused on the military
19
Name 2 contributions made by the ancient Phoenicians.
shipbuilding techniques, hieroglyphics
purple dye, monotheism
phonetic alphabet, monotheism
purple dye, shipbuilding techniques

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