AP World Modern Review: Period 0.2 Classical Era & 2nd Wave Civs. c. 600 BC (BCE) - AD (CE) 600

Question 1

From inequality in Han China's society, armed peasants revolted to bring about a "Great Peace".

Accepted Answer

Yellow Turban Rebellion

Question 2

The era of Roman Peace; result of Rome's massive power/defeat of all opponents; 27 BC- AD 180.

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Pax Romana

Question 3

Greek city-state in which political participation holds greatest impact on modern democracy.

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Athens

Question 4

Indo-European empire; from 553-330 BCE and centered on an elaborate cult of kingship.

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Persian Empire

Question 5

The name of the Roman Empire's first Emperor, who also brought an end to Roman democracy.

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Octavian Augustus, "Great Ruler"

Question 6

One of China's earliest philosophies of governance; involved strict rules & harsh punishments.

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Legalism

Question 7

Founder of Buddhism who left a privileged lifestyle & claimed to have become "enlightened”.

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Siddhartha Gautama

Question 8

China's most enduring philosophy; promotes education, hard work, and obedience to superiors

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Confucianism

Question 9

Massive city in modern Mexico; population up to 200,000 & held influence over Mayan empire.

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Teotihuacan

Question 10

A political system that has elected officials who govern society.

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Republic, Democracy

Question 11

India's social divisions; divided between four ranked classes dependent upon birth.

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Castes, Varnas

Question 12

Greek philosopher who wrote Politics; believed a strong society must punishes all law breakers.

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Aristotle

Question 13

Leader of Rome's most famous slave rebellion, which lasted 2 years.

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Spartacus

Question 14

Emperor of the Qin Dynasty; defeated "warring states"; built the Great Wall; "first emperor”.

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Shihuangdi

Question 15

West African society that had prosperous urban centers, but no signs of a centralized gov.

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Niger Valley Civilization

Question 16

Society that began as a city-state in Italy; experienced Monarchy, Republic, then Dictatorship.

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Roman Empire

Question 17

Empire that conquered ancient Greece & Persia under the leadership of Alexander.

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Macedonian Empire

Question 18

Monotheistic religion of the Hebrews; began in modern-day Israel.

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Judaism

Question 19

Chinese Dynasty that replaced the Qin(chin) & adopted Confucianism as the governing philosophy.

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Han

Question 20

Chinese philosophy; created by Laozi and calls for simplistic life of relaxation & meditation.

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Daoism

Question 21

The name of the era that was characterized by the spread of Greek culture throughout Eurasia.

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Hellenistic Era

Question 22

The branch of Roman Republic gov. that served the patricians, or wealthy citizens' interests.

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Senate

Question 23

AP World History is:

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My all-time favorite class, Difficult, A walk in the park, I'm in the wrong class

Question 24

The branch of Roman Republic that served the plebeians or lower classes' interests.

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Assembly

Question 25

Mesoamerican society; developed zero, created elaborate calendars, & did human sacrifice.

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Maya

Question 26

Greek city-state that gave women more rights than any other city-states.

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Sparta

Question 27

Capital city of the Persian Empire

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Persepolis

Question 28

Greek philosopher who challenged traditional Athenian ideas; forced to committed suicide.

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Socrates

Question 29

War between Athens & Sparta; Sparta won, but this led to and end Greek alliances and power.

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Peloponnesian War

Question 30

Body of text that Confucius created; forms a basis for his teachings about morality & society?

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Analects

Question 31

Leader of India's Mauryan Empire; governed with values/moral teachings of Hinduism/Buddhism.

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Ashoka

Question 32

Popular text of Hinduism; tells story of Hindu gods & how good deeds could lead to "moksha".

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Bhagavad Gita

Question 33

Central/Southern African group; spread their culture throughout the southern half of Africa.

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Bantu

Question 34

Greek philosopher who wrote Republic; believed society should be run by "philosopher kings”.

Accepted Answer

Plato

Question 35

Earliest texts of Hinduism; collections of ancient texts compiled by Brahmins.

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Vedas

AP World Modern Review: Period 0.2 Classical Era & 2nd Wave Civs. c. 600 BC (BCE) - AD (CE) 600

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AP World Modern Review: Period 0.2 Classical Era & 2nd Wave Civs. c. 600 BC (BCE) - AD (CE) 600

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