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Montwood World History Unit 2 Review
Montwood World History Unit 2 Review
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1
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
pharaohs of ancient Egypt
philosophers of ancient Greece
religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
consuls of the Roman Republic
2
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
Followers must fast during Ramadan.
People are born into a specific caste.
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.
People can overcome desires by following the Eightfold Path.
3
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram and what religion is most associated with it?
the Mandate of Heaven; Hinduism
caste system; Hinduism
caste system; Buddhism
reincarnation; Daoism
4
How did the development of the classical civilization of Greece influence modern science?
Historians noted the importance of documenting events
Philosphers emphasized observation and reason.
Mathamaticians established principles still used today
Rhetoricians revealed the importance of persuasive speech.
5
In what ways were ancient Egyptian and Hellenistic civilizations similar?
They extended their control over other peoples.
They failed to develop a system of writing.
They had democratically elected governments.
They established advanced industrial economies.
6
A way in which Confucianism, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path were all similar was
they all promoted polytheism
they all established equality between men and women
they all provided codes for moral behavior
they all affirmed belief in one god
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Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
belief in a single just and all-powerful god
praying five times a day
worshipping many gods
following the Eightfold Path
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Preserved Hinduism, produced fine poems and drama, and made advances in math and science
Persian Empire
Greek city-states
Han dynasty
Gupta Empire
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The caste system in India was characterized by
a lack of social mobility
the right of people to choose their occupations
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
10
Which religion is associated with self-denial, meditation, the Four Noble Truths, and nirvana?
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
11
Which geographic feature protected China, but provided a route for the Aryans to invade India?
deserts
plateaus
mountains
rivers
12
One effect of the mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies.
extensive trade.
separate, independent city-states.
belief in one god.
13
In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect
the influence of Shinto.
the influence of Buddhism.
the influence of Jainism.
the influence of Confucianism.
14
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
Persian Empire
city-state of Athens
empire of Alexander the Great
city-state of Sparta
15
Which statement describes a characteristic of a democracy?
Religious leaders control government policy.
The decisions of government are made by military officers.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
16
Temples with ideal proportions, statues of athletes with ideal features, first works of drama
the Roman Empire
ancient Greece
ancient Egypt
the Persian Empire
17
The philosophy that focused on an individual's role in society was based on the ideas of
Confucius
Emperor Asoka
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
18
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of Athens visiting Sparta?
<p>The government and society are too strict. </p>
This society allows more freedoms than I am used to.
I have never seen a society that so values its citizens.
Everything here is the same as Athens.
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Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the gods.
The soul is reborn after death.
Everyone should have the same social status.
People should pray five times a day.