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clear and ordered thinking
truth
expanding
nameste
reason
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Which of the following was an important duty for everyone in Confucian society during the Han Empire?
attending public schools
pay your taxes
obeying your parents
voting for your leaders
3
author of two great epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey
Oddessy
Homer
Aesop
Fables
4
Why did officials display the Twelve Tables in the Roman Forum?
Romans could debate the meaning of new laws.
Romans would understand their duties as citizens.
Romans would know the laws they needed to follow.
Romans could elect new magristrates.
5
body of stories about gods or heroes that tries to explain how the world works
vodoo
fables
comics
mythology
6
What is a fresco?
an ancient type of oyster cracker
a town in California
a Roman soft drink that Gianna Gregorio loves to drink
painting into wet plaster
7
How did the Roman Republic make sure laws were carried out?
by electing two consuls to lead the army and run the city.
by forcing tribunes to use a veto and majority rule.
by allowing magistrates to serve for one year.
by using the patricians to advise the Senate.
8
Which statement BEST characterizes ancient Athenian democracy?
Laws that were created by the people were written into a constitution.
Juries of approximately six people determined the fate of the accused.
Voting was most often done through a secret ballot.
Voters chose politicians to represent them during elections.
9
Why did Sparta develop a military society?
Spartans were forced to provide warriors for Persian armies.
Spartans tried to create a democratic state
Spartans feared a slave uprising
Spartans feared a war against Athens
10
Why were imported spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg especially pried in Europe?
These spices were used to cure certain diseases.
These spices were plentiful and inexpensive
These spices were used to perserve certain meats and fished.
These spices were grown in distant lands
11
Which crop did Chinese farmers discover grew well in the Chang Jiang Valley?
rice
wheat
millet
barely
12
Which civilization began on the island of Crete?
Spartan
Minoan
Trojan
Mycenaean
13
How were Athenian and Spartan societies different?
Unlike Spartan boys, wealthy Athenian boys were trained to be musicians.
Unlike Spartan men, Athenian men were not required to join the army.
Athenian women owned more property than did Spartan women.
Athenian women received more education than did Spartan women.
14
philosopher who taught that people should live lives of moderation based on reason
Plato
Hippocrates
Socrates
Aristotle
15
On what did Zhou leaders base their right to rule?
the warriors in their army.
the support of the people
the heavens
the support of nobles
16
a war between the two great Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta in the 400s BC
Persian War
Pineapple War
Parmasean War
Peloponnesian War
17
How did Rome win the Second Punic War?
by attacking Carthage and forcing Hannibal away from Italy
by wearing down Carthage's forces and taking over Sicily.
by destroying Carthage and enslaving its people
by attacking both Spain and Gaul
18
author of the world’s most famous set of fables
Plato
Dickens
Aesop
Job
19
Why was corruption a problem in the late Roman Empire?
More people became slaves on large estates.
The government lower taxes on the unemployed.
The government could no longer rule very well.
Most people could not afford to pay bribes.
20
How did Chinas develop a large army of approximately one million soldiers during the Han period?
The Han Empire relied on soldiers from foreign lands to serve in its army
Every male was required to serve in the army at least once during his life
Women were allowed to join the army and navy
The Han Empire enslaved people and forces them to serve in the army
21
Athenian leader who ruled at the height of Athenian democracy
Pericles
Medoricates
Peloponnesian
Plato
22
How did Solon’s political reforms affect Athenian government?
They redistributed the wealth of Athens among its citizens.
They supported the rule of Athenian tyrants.
They gave more power to Athenian citizens.
They freed enslaved people living in Athens.
23
How did the Romans benefit from Italy's climate?
A number of cash crops grew for trade.
The weather was rarely very hot.
A variety of food crops grew well.
The snowfall allowed for fresh water.
24
Who was the first commoner to become Emperor of China?
Liu Bang
Confucius
Wudi
Shi Huangdi
25
What was the purpose of chariot races and gladiator fights in ancient Rome?
to punish slaves for revolting
to demonstrate civic pride
for military training
to entertain the people
26
an agreement to work together
alliance
oligarchy
contract
friendship
27
Which cloth was highly valued from the Han Dynasty?
linen
silk
polyester
cotton
28
Why were slaves important to ancient Rome?
They provided much of the labor force
They made up over half of the population.
They served in the army
They helped write laws
29
government in which only a few people have power
oligarchy
aristocrats
alliance
democracy
30
What did the use of vaults allow Roman architects to do?
construct huge buildings
transport water across valleys
decorate structures
cover the tops of buildings
31
Whom did the Romans trace their history to according to legend?
The Latins
The Etruscans
Romulus and Remus
Aeneas and the Trojans
32
society ruled by rich landowners
oligarchy
nobles
democracy
aristocracy
33
What would life the Daoist teacher Laozi consider an important goal in life?
to become wealthy
to become one with nature
to rise to important positions in government
to improve your social standing
34
Why were the upper class members of the newly conquered lands given Roman citizenship?
to increase the population of the empire
to make them loyal to the empire.
to allow them to vote for the emperor
to help solders into the army.
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a fortress atop a tall hill in the center of the city-states
Pericles
polis
Sappho
acropolis
36
To where did the emperor Constantine move the Roman capital?
Egypt
Germania
Caesaria
Constantinople
37
rich landowners
oligarchy
democracy
alliance
aristocrats
38
Which statement accurately characterizes the rule of Shi Huangdi?
He was influenced by Confucian beliefs and ruled as a caring monarch
He was influenced by Daoist beliefs and took little partiin government
He followed Legalist thought and ruled as an absolute monarch
He followed Legalist teachings and allowed his ministers to create laws
39
Why were the plebeians upset in ancient Rome?
They were forced to work for the patricians.
They could not own any property.
They were taxed too heavily.
They could not take part in the government.
40
Why did civil war occur in the Roman Republic in 49 BC?
Julius Caesar conquered Gaul and Britain.
Pompey forced Julius Caesar to give up his army.
Pompey arrested Julius Caesar for leaving his camp in Gaul.
Julius Caesar led his army across the Rubicon River into Italy.
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type of government in which people rule themselves
oligarchy
tyrant
aristocrats
democracy
42
leader who rules by the use of force
tyrant
citizens
ruler supreme
dictator
43
great Greek doctor who taught how to treat disease by understanding what caused illness
Plato
Socrates
Hippocrates
Euclid
44
Why was cement an important engineering development?
It allowed for better sanitation and fresh water
It was lightweight and easy to transport
It allowed Roman structures to last centuries
It was useful for creating Roman art
45
Which geographical feature south of the Tibetan Plateau forms part of China's southern border?
Pacific Ocean
Huang He River
Himalayan Mountains
Gobi Desert
46
How was the 18th-century United States republic different than ancient Athenian democratic government?
Unlike in ancient Athens, Americans believed in majority rule.
Unlike in ancient Athens, American women and enslaved people could vote.
Unlike in ancient Athens, Americans believed in the rule of law.
Unlike in ancient Athens, American citizens elected representatives
47
Which of the following was true of Shang society?
Slavery was rare, as most of the labor was provided by women.
Artisans lived within the city walls, providing crafts for the royal family
Farmers paid most of the taxes to the upper classes in society
Farmers lived in large houses within the towns
48
most famous lyrical poet of ancient Greece
Sappho
Homer
Aesop
Pennlope
49
the first of the great Greek thinkers and teachers
Plato
Socrates
Euclid
Hippocrates
50
Which of the following was an effect of Rome's removal of the property requirement for joining the army?
Poor Romans rioted and began farming public lands
Soldiers became more loyal to their general than to Rome.
Slaves revolted and demanded their freedom.
Wealthy citizens gained more power in the Senate.
51
Greek word for city-state
acropolis
polis
alliance
democracy
52
How did Cicero think Romans could make Rome a better place?
by restoring the property requirement for joining the army
by giving power to the generals
by taking away power from the senate
by bringing back the "checks and balances" in government.
53
Where did many ancient Greeks seek refuge in times of invasion?
in an acropolis
in harbors
in an agora
in colonies
54
teacher and thinker, student of Socrates, and founder of the Academy
Hippocrates
Euclid
Plato
Aristotle
55
How did Emperor Shi Huangdi create a common Chinese culture?
by creating a common enemy in Japan
by forcing everyone to dress the same
by introducing a common langauage
by converting everyone to Confucianism
56
Which religion spread throughout China during the Han Dynasty and provided explanations for suffering and offered
Confucianism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
57
Why did the Goths invade the Roman Empire?
They wanted to take over Rome
They were conquered earlier
The Huns forced them to do it.
They wanted to adopt Roman culture
58
What was the importance of Octavian being named Augustus by the Senate?
To celebrate the victory at Actium.
It was a result of Octavian's victory at Philippi.
It marked the start of the Roman Empire.
It led to Octavian restoring the senate's power
59
Why was travel throughout Greece difficult for ancient Greeks?
Shipbuilding was unknown to early settlers.
Glaciers filled most of the valleys.
Horses were only used as farm animals.
Mountains blocked travel by land.
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people with the right to participate in government
citizens
leaders
aristocracy
noblemen
61
short stories that offer lessons on living
fables
mythology
Sappho
Bible
62
great and influential mathematician
Socrates
Euclid
Plato
Hippocrates
63
With which statement would Confucius agree?
The way to raise good children is to set a good example
The lower class should rebel against their rulers
China was in trouble because people were behaving immorally.
China could improve its society by building more prisons
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Why was currency useful for Roman trade?
Roman money was worth more than other currencies.
Roman money was made of precious metals and jewels.
Merchants found new markets outside of Rome.
Merchants could pay for goods instead of trading for them.
