The Hellenistic Era was...

Marked by a spread of Greek culture into the lands of the Persian Empire

How are Judaism and Christianity similar?

Both are religions of the book (i.e. they have sacred scriptures)

An Athenian Statesman considered to be one of the fathers democracy

Who was Cyrus the Great?

A king of Persia during the Persian Empire

What best defines a city-state?

A city that is ruled by its own self-contained, independent, government

Which of the following explains why Buddhism had large conversion rates?

Trade routes spread the religion

Which of the following statements is not true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?

Both believe in the Caste System

Which of the following is the best description of Daoism?

Encouraged a balance of nature (yin and yang)

An action or deed which produces a justified effect

What does Divine right to Rule refer to?

Ruling with the support of the Gods

Which of the following BEST describes King Hammurabi’s law code?

A comprehensive system of rules and punishments based on one’s social rank

How did the Persian Empire view other cultures?

They were fairly accepting of new cultures

Which of the following is NOT true about the Gupta Empire?

It was influenced and supported by Buddhist teachings

How was communication improved in the Mauryan empire?

More roads across the Subcontinent

What was the Civil Service Exam?

A way to select government officials based on merit

Which of the following was a result of the Warring States period?

The development of new philosophies

A line of hereditary rulers of a country

What does Egalitarian refer to?

Believing that all people are equal

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2025 Pre-Comp Review (World History)

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1
Which early river valley civilization featured two rivers that flooded irregularly and unpredictably
China
Mesopotamia
India
Egypt
2
What was the dominant religion in Iran (Persia) during the Classical Period?
Islam
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
3
The Hellenistic Era was...
The decades immediately following the conquest of Athens by the Persians
The time of the Roman Empire’s greatest expansion
When Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War
Marked by a spread of Greek culture into the lands of the Persian Empire
4
What is the oldest codified religion?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
5
Which of the following leaders legalized Christianity in the Roman Byzantine Empire?
Charlemagne
Theodora
Constantine
Diocletian
6
How are Judaism and Christianity similar?
Both follow kosher, dietary laws
Both observe animal sacrifice to appease God
Both are religions of the book (i.e. they have sacred scriptures)
Both recognize Jesus Christ as the son and savior of mankind
7
Who is Pericles?
The first Historian
A Spartan king who helped develop the Spartan Oligarchy
An Athenian Statesman considered to be one of the fathers democracy
A Philosopher changed the way we think about the world
8
Who was Cyrus the Great?
Alexander the Great’s Tutor
A king of Persia during the Persian Empire
One of Alexander the Great’s Generals who inherited part of his Empire
The leader of Spartan military forces during the Peloponnesian Wars
9
Which philosophy most influenced the rule of the Han Dynasty?
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
Confucianism
10
Which of the following cultural/religious traditions did not develop in China during the “Age of Warring states”?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
11
True or False: Constantinople was a crossroads of trade for Africa, Asia, and Europe
False
True
12
Who legalized Christianity?
Constantine
Diocletian
Augustus Caesar
Hadrian
13
The arrival of this group of people occurred just as Harappan civilization was on the decline around 1500 B.C.E.
Persians
Assyrians
Kurgans
Aryans
14
What best defines a city-state?
The capital of an empire that rules over many subject cities
A city that is ruled by an appointed official an empire
A city that is represented in an empire by a representative official
A city that is ruled by its own self-contained, independent, government
15
Which one of the following characteristics was developed first by the Athenians?
Democracy
Coinage and fixed prices
Writing
Taxes
16
Which of the following explains why Buddhism had large conversion rates?
India forced their people to convert to Buddhism
Buddhism did not have large conversion rates
Mesopotamia quickly adopted Buddhism
Trade routes spread the religion
17
What religion became the official religion of Rome?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
18
How are Judaism and Zoroastrianism related?
Both are monotheistic
Both are the official religion of the Persian Empire
Both are founded by Abraham
Both are polytheistic
19
A pastoralist makes a living by
fighting
growing food
trading goods
herding animals
20
What best describes the Spartan Government?
Democracy
Autocracy
Bureaucratic Theocracy
Oligarchy
21
Which Civilization used the Civil Service Exam?
Persia
India
Greece
China
22
What became the capital of the Eastern Roman empire?
Constantinople
Gaul
Rome
None of the above
23
These temples were important religious buildings of the Mesopotamian city-states.
Ziggurats
Pyramids
Mosques
Synagogues
24
Which of the following statements is not true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Both believe in the Caste System
Both started in India
Both seek the path to enlightenment
Both believe in Reincarnation
25
What seasonal event allowed Egyptians to grow crops on the land?
Floods
Maize
Hieroglyphs
Pottery
26
Which of the following is the best description of Daoism?
Encouraged a balance of nature (yin and yang)
Encouraged harsh punishment for crime
Encouraged clear and strict laws
Veneration for one’s ancestors and filial piety
27
What is Karma?
Ethical duty based on the divine order of reality
An action or deed which produces a justified effect
The wheel of rebirth which means the soul is rebor
Release or liberation
28
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
All these statements are true
The Pax Romana meant it was safer to travel throughout the empire
It embraced all people
Rome’s excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
29
What does Divine right to Rule refer to?
Ruling with the support of the Gods
Belief in multiple gods
Using religion to justify deposing a king
State sponsored religion
30
Hammurabi's code was fair
False
True
31
Who was the most well known Buddhist King of India that we have studied?
Ashoka
Chandragupta II
Chanakya
Chandragupta Maurya
32
The Eastern Rome Empire became known as the ____________________ empire:
Constantinople
Byzantine
Greece
Istanbul
33
Which of the following dynasties is responsible for the construction of the Great Wall of China?
Zhou Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
34
Which of the following BEST describes King Hammurabi’s law code?
A series of laws that establishes various fines for misdeeds
A comprehensive system of rules and punishments based on one’s social rank
A set of religious rules for proper worship to the gods
A religious myth that established the sacred authority of King Hammurabi
35
Which of the following is a holy book for Judaism?
Vedas
Judah
Torah
Zend Avesta
36
How did the Persian Empire view other cultures?
They killed those with other cultures
They made people do their culture
They would transfer to the newly conquered people’s culture
They were fairly accepting of new cultures
37
What ultimately ended the Persian Empire?
The Peloponnesian Wars
The Warring States Period
The Persian Wars
Alexander the Great's Conquest
38
Which Chinese philosophy encouraged harsh punishments for breaking laws?
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
39
The Ancient Shang and Zhou China were supported by which of the following?
Polytheism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
The Mandate of Heaven
40
Which of the following is NOT true about the Gupta Empire?
It was tolerant of other beliefs but promoted Hindu beliefs
It had a strong central government
It was influenced and supported by Buddhist teachings
It is considered India’s Golden Age
41
How was communication improved in the Mauryan empire?
More roads across the Subcontinent
Using the Royal Road
Messengers received competitive pay
Improved mail efficiency
42
What was the Civil Service Exam?
A way to determine how well government officials had been doing at their jo
A way to determine how much land each farmer received
A way to select government officials based on merit
A way to select officials to serve in the military
43
What was the name of the Greek army formation?
Polis
Hoplite
Phalanx
Trireme
44
Who is considered the most important figure in Christianity?
Augustus
Abraham
Jesus
Siddhartha
45
Which of the following was a result of the Warring States period?
The end of the Dynastic Cycle
The development of new philosophies
Destruction of the Qin dynasty
The destruction of the Silk Road
46
Why was India hard to unite?
The remnants of the Persian Empire refused to surrender
It was not hard to unite
Alexander the Greats’ generals fiercely defended their kingdom
It had diverse geography
47
The Indus River valley civilization had a very complicated and efficient
Plumbing system
Postal system
Trade system
Election system
48
What is a Dynasty?
A line of hereditary rulers of a country
The name for when a new ruler seized power
A military formation used by the Greeks
The title for the ruler of India
49
What does Egalitarian refer to?
Believing that all people are equal
The Old Stone Age
The idea that Humans moved from Africa throughout the globe
Roaming from place to place frequently and randomly
50
Who released the Hebrews from Babylonian Captivity?
Lycurgus
Cyrus
Pericles
Rameses
51
The 200 year era of peace and prosperity in Rome is known as
The Caesar Dynasty
The Reign of the Good Emperors
The Golden Age of Rome
The Pax Romana
52
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Abraham
Har Krishan
Siddhartha Gautama
Tegh Bahadur
53
Which of the following best explains why Christianity was outlawed by the Roman state?
Christians believed in an afterlife
Christians practiced ritual cannibalism
Christians refused to worship the Roman gods
Christians refused to pay taxes
54
Define Civilization
A surplus of food
Another word for city-state
The taming of animals
An advanced state of human society, marked by progress in arts and science
55
What was the name of the alliance Athens used to fight Persia and eventually became the source of its strength and great
The Athenian League
The Ionian League
The Peloponnesian League
The Delian League
56
Define Dynastic cycle.
a pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
when a dynasty is overthrown
approval from the gods
evaporation of water into the atmosphere
57
What does domestication refer to?
The way through which humans took control of animals and plants
The belief in an afterlife
The nomadic people who herded animals
The development of bronze tools from copper and tin
58
The Satraps were...
The provinces of the Athenian Empire
The toll-collectors along the Persian Royal road
The local governors of the Persian Empire
The native peoples conquered by the Persians
59
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Roman Republic?
The Senate
The Satrap
The office of Consul
The Praetors
60
What is Nirvana?
Respect of life
Social Equality
The cycle of Life and Death
Enlightenment
61
What is Filial Piety?
The ruler of a country is ruling through divine power
Respecting other religion
Incorporating new religions into an empire
Respecting elders
62
What is the name of Mesopotamians writing system?
Phoenician
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphs
Harappan
63
What does the fact that Neanderthals and other early Hominids buried their dead imply?
They were more advanced than homo sapiens
They lived in small groups of 50 individuals
They had domesticated animals
They believed in an afterlife
64
What belief system influenced Ashoka’s laws?
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
65
All of the following were among Alexander’s most significant contributions to the development of world history except...
The establishment of a successful Alexandrian Dynasty
The spread of Greek Culture
The library of Alexandria
The Unification of Greece
66
How would you characterize the roles of women and men in Paleolithic Society?
It was during Paleolithic times that the patriarchy began and women’s roles
Women were generally considered wise and placed in positions of leadership
Women were would care for children and gathering food and were equal
Very little is known about women in Paleolithic times
67
What is the "Covenant"
Yahweh's agreement with Abraham acknowledging him as the only God
Moses's exodus from Egypt to Jerusalem
The 10 Plagues which convinced Ramesses to release the Israelites
The Jew's exile from Canaan
68
Which of the following is NOT major consequence of the Agricultural Revolution?
The rise of patriarchy
A settled lifestyle characterized by urbanization
An Egalitarian society
Social Classes
69
Which Civilization has the Greatest “Cultural Continuity”?
Rome
Persia
China
Greece
70
Which of the following civilizations had advanced urban planning such as plumbing and grid organization of their cities?
Fertile Crescent
Nile River Valley
Indus River Valley
Shang China
71
Which of the following is the biggest reason why humans began a stationary or sedentary life?
The Out of Africa Theory
The start of the Bronze Age
Domestication of Food and Animals
Social Stratification
72
Which of the following is NOT true about Athens?
They considered themselves the center of Greek intellect
Every citizen had the right to vote
Every citizen was equal under the law
Women were granted the ability to vote
73
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
The Pope
Prophet Muhammad
Dalai Lama
74
Which of the following is NOT true about Paleolithic Humans
They made use of stone weapons and tools
Fire allowed them to move from Africa to new climates
They settled in towns across the globe
They created artwork on cave walls
75
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Beyonce
Julius Caesar
Octavian/ Augustus
Romulus
76
What does social stratification mean?
The consumption of domesticated animals
The arrangement of people into different groups or social classes
The spread of humans across the globe
The mixing of different cultures to create a new distinct culture
77
The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located in what river valley?
Nile River Valley.
Yellow River Valley.
Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia.
78
Which of the following is NOT true about Ashoka?
He was Chandragupta Maurya’s grandson
He sent out missionaries to spread Buddhism
He experienced a religious conversion
He was intolerant of other beliefs
79
What is the goal of the 8-Fold path
To move up through the Caste system
To increase good Karma
To achieve liberation from Samsara
To skip the 4 Noble Truths
80
Which of the following was a result of the Warring States period?
Destruction of the Qin dynasty
The development of new philosophies
The destruction of the Silk Road
The end of the Dynastic Cycle
81
What does Veneration of Life mean?
Respect for all living things
Belief in the Caste System
The release or liberation from suffering
The belief in reincarnation
82
A patrician is...
A worker for Rome’s construction projects
A soldier in the Roman Army
A wealthy Roman citizen
A poor or middle class roman citizen
83
In which part of the world is it generally accepted that humanity began?
Northern Europe
Eastern Europe
Southeast Asia
Africa
84
Which of the following cities belong to the Indus River Valley civilizations?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Happier and Daro
Ur and Mohenjo-Daro
Sumer and Harappa
85
Which of the following means "the dispersion of any people from their original homeland"- relating to the Jews
Torah
Samsara
Talmud
Diaspora
86
Who was Ashoka?
Alexander the Great’s Father
Emperor of the Mauryan Empire
The founder of Daoism
Emperor of the Gupta Empire
87
Which city state is considered the center for arts, learning and philosophy in Ancient Greece?
Sparta
Argos
Athens
Corinth
88
What is the name of the Persian Prophet who founded Zoroastrianism?
Ahura Mazda
Zend Avesta
Zarathustra
Angra Mainyu
89
Which of the following is something Diocletian is known for?
He divided the empire in half
Persecuted the Christians following Jesus’s death
He was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire
Began extensive building policies to build more roads
90
Which of the following is not a Christian Belief?
Prayer allows them to communicate directly with god
Jesus is the son of God the Father
You must ask for forgiveness for your sins
If you have been forgiven, you can be reincarnated

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