Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is

Achieving moksha, or union with brahman.

A major accomplishment during Egypt's Old Kingdom was

The building of the Great Pyramids.

Darius improved economic life in the Persian empire by

Encouraging the development of a money economy.

Greek architecture, as shown by the Parthenon, seeks to reflect

Perfect balance and universal harmony and order.

According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,

The gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler

In a Greek city-state, the acropolis was

The location of temples dedicated to gods and goddesses.

Which of the following happened under the Gupta dynasty?

Mathematicians developed the decimal system.

Greeks believed the purpose of tragic plays was to

Arouse and then relieve the emotions of pity and fear

One way in which Chandragupta Maurya established order in his empire was to

Create a bureaucracy to accomplish government tasks

Iron was important in the ancient world mainly because

It could be made into harder, sharper weapons

What was a result of the Peloponnesian War?

It ended the Athenian domination of the Greek world

Which of the following statements is true about Athens under the rule of Pericles?

Large numbers of citizens could vote directly on laws.

What helped Alexander the Great conquer the Persian Empire?

Persia was no longer the great power it once had been

Which of the following was a result of the Persian Wars?

Athens and other Greek city-states formed the Delian League.

What was an effect of the Greek victory in the Persian Wars?

Greeks became more convinced of their own uniqueness.

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1
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
Following dharma, or life's duties.
Achieving the meditative state of Jainism.
Practicing ahimsa, or nonviolence.
Achieving moksha, or union with brahman.
2
India is the first place to make cotton into a cloth.
False
True
3
A viceroy was also known as the Chief Minister to the Egyptian Kings.
True
False
4
A major accomplishment during Egypt's Old Kingdom was
The conquest of Syria.
A large drainage project to increase farmable land.
The building of the Great Pyramids.
The conquest of Nubia.
5
Hades is the Greek God of the underworld
True
False
6
The first real Chinese Dynasty was the Chin Dynasty.
True
False
7
Darius improved economic life in the Persian empire by
Switching from a barter to a traditional economy.
Encouraging the development of a money economy.
Switching from a traditional to a barter economy.
Encouraging a barter economy.
8
Hatshepsut was one of the first great female Egyptian rulers.
True
False
9
A ruler who conquered many cities and villages created
A culture
A city-state
A civilization
An empire
10
Which one of the following abilities did early humans develop long before the others?
Ability to build homes out of stone
Ability to domesticate animals
Ability to travel across water
Ability to plant crops
11
What is one way in which nomadic cultures differed from civilizations?
Nomads did not make jewelry
Nomads did not raise animals
Nomads did not build cities
Nomads had no government
12
China got its name from the Qin dynasty.
True
False
13
The Hyksos were a group who invaded Egypt and introduced pyramid building.
True
False
14
Greek architecture, as shown by the Parthenon, seeks to reflect
The principles of action, excitement, and motion.
Perfect balance and universal harmony and order.
The creativity and uniqueness of the designer.
The fearsome and chaotic power of the gods.
15
What new war technology did the Hyksos invaders bring to Egypt?
Weapons made of bronze
Body armor
Bows and arrows
Horse-drawn war chariots
16
Legalism is the belief of being at harmony with nature.
True
False
17
According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,
the system of Feudalism was an unfair form of government
a ruler was divine and should never be overthrown.
The gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler
A society should not be divided into social classes
18
In a Greek city-state, the acropolis was
The marketplace where citizens debated issues of the day.
The school where students learned about their government.
The location of temples dedicated to gods and goddesses.
The legislative building where citizens voted on laws.
19
The Greek god of the sea was named Poseidon
True
False
20
Which of the following happened under the Gupta dynasty?
Indian artisans printed the first books
Villages and city governments lost their power
Religious warfare destroyed most centers of learning.
Mathematicians developed the decimal system.
21
Pyramids were elaborate burial chambers for Egyptian kings and queens.
True
False
22
Greeks believed the purpose of tragic plays was to
Make the audience happy after unfortunate events.
Sharply criticize society through ridicule
Demonstrate that humans control their own fate
Arouse and then relieve the emotions of pity and fear
23
One way in which Chandragupta Maurya established order in his empire was to
Create a bureaucracy to accomplish government tasks
Set up stone pillars promising just government
Send missionaries to spread Buddhism across India
Rule his empire by moral example, rejecting violence.
24
Alexandria, Egypt is named after Alexander the Great.
True
False
25
Some scholars think that Old Stone Age people created cave paintings
As a symbol of wealth
To decorate the cave where they lived
To communicate with one another
As part of religious rituals
26
Sophocles was the author of Oedipus and Antigone
True
False
27
Iron was important in the ancient world mainly because
It was less expensive than bronze
It could be made into harder, sharper weapons
It was used to make coins
It was a very scarce metal
28
Rational thinking is also known as logic.
False
True
29
Hinduism taught the 4 Noble Truths.
True
False
30
Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
Bones
Rock layers
Pottery
Fossils
31
What was a result of the Peloponnesian War?
It resulted in the destruction of the Peloponnesian league
It resulted in an alliance between Athens and Persia
It ended the Athenian domination of the Greek world
It started the golden age of Athens under Pericles
32
Which of the following statements is true about Athens under the rule of Pericles?
Large numbers of citizens could vote directly on laws.
The ancient practice of ostracism, banishment, was forbidden
Citizens elected jurors to represent them in the legislature
Only landowners were allowed to participate in government.
33
What helped Alexander the Great conquer the Persian Empire?
Alexander allied with Egypt to create a powerful army.
Alexander defeated the Persians at Chaeronea.
Persia was no longer the great power it once had been
Alexander captured the Persian Emperor, Darius III
34
The Yellow River got its name from the soil it left after a flood.
False
True
35
What are an archaeologist's primary resources in learning about prehistoric peoples?
Beliefs, values, and activities
Material remains
Written records and artwork
Fossilized remains
36
The Iliad was developed by Homer
True
False
37
Which of the following was a result of the Persian Wars?
Athens and other Greek city-states formed the Delian League.
The Spartan navy controlled the Aegean Sea trade routes.
The Macedonians gained Persian land.
Sparta attacked Athens to end Athenian domination of Greece.
38
Buddha means "Enlightened One."
False
True
39
Alexander the Great died in Egypt after being poisoned.
False
True
40
Amon Ra was the great lord of the gods in Egyptian culture.
True
False
41
Cuneiform was the Egyptian writing system of symbols and pictures.
True
False
42
The Babylon Stone helped translate Egyptian writing.
False
True
43
What was an effect of the Greek victory in the Persian Wars?
Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece.
Greeks became more convinced of their own uniqueness.
Persia never again had the strength to invade Greece.
Greek enemies were destroyed and the Delian League disbanded
44
A monsoon is a seasonal wind in India.
False
True
45
Reincarnation is the belief that people have multiple lives.
True
False
46
At the famous battle named Marathon, the Greeks beat the Persians.
True
False
47
The Acropolis was a fortified hilltop in Greek city-states.
True
False
48
The Egyptian god of the dead was Isis.
True
False
49
Which Greek-speaking people dominated the Aegean world and probably started the Trojan War?
Dorians
Mycenaeans
Mediterraneans
Minoans
50
The Academy was set up by Plato
False
True
51
At one time Egypt was split into two regions; Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
False
True
52
The world's first civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in
Sumer.
Nubia.
Sargon.
Babylon.
53
The Lyceum was the first real college, which was set up by Socrates.
True
False
54
The Maurya emperor who converted to Buddhism and vowed to rule by moral example was
Asoka
Ravana
Chandragupta
Rama
55
Egyptian kings at one time were known as Caesar.
False
True
56
What physical barrier helped to separate ancient China from Southeast Asia?
Brutal deserts
High mountain ranges
The Yellow Sea
Thick rain forests
57
The Mandate of Heaven was an official Chinese law in ancient China.
True
False
58
The Parthenon is dedicated to the Greek god, Zeus.
False
True
59
In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of an individual are referred to as
Karma
Ahimsa
Dharma
Atman
60
Ancient China was the first to discover cotton.
True
False
61
Plato was the most famous philosopher, and later the teacher of Alexander the Great.
True
False
62
The Hellenistic scientist Archemedes
Wrote a textbook that became the basis for modern geometry
Studied the the causes of illnesses and looked for cures
Applied principles of physics to make practical inventions.
Developed a theroy of sun-centered universe
63
Hippocrates used physics to explain simple tools such as levers and pulleys.
True
False
64
Nirvana is a state where suffering has ended.
False
True
65
Isis was known as the God of the Nile.
True
False
66
Howard Carter discovered Tut's tomb.
True
False
67
Early form of government in the Greek city-states, hereditary ruler exercised central power?
republic
aristocracy
monarchy
oligarchy
68
Confucius believed that
the chief goal in life should be achieving salvation
the only equal relationship was husband to wife
younger people should respect their elders
people should question their place in society
69
The New Stone Age began when early people learned to
Use fire for cooking
Farm
Make weapons out of stone
Use tools
70
A major result of migration, trade, and warfare was
The rise of cities
Cultural diffusion
A transition from nomadic to settled life
The destruction of civilizations
71
Alexander the Great extended his empire as far east as
India.
Mongolia.
Southeast Asia.
China.
72
The Han emperor Wudi
opened the Silk Road to the West
eliminated taxes on peasants
reduced China's overall territory
broke up government monopolies
73
Which of the following is one of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Nirvana may be reached through harsh self-denial.
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
Before all, honor your father and your mother.
Superior men and women understand righteousness.
74
According to Egyptian beliefs, the pharaohs received the right to rule from the god
Amon-Re.
Isis.
Aton.
Osiris.
75
A dynasty is a series of rulers from a single family.
True
False
76
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that
Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation.
Buddhists believe only the highest caste can reach nirvana.
Hindus reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system.
Hindus believe in reincarnation, or cycle of rebirth.
77
King Tut was a great king known for ruling for a long time.
False
True
78
What was a great technological achievement during the Han golden age?
The first vaccinations
The art of papermaking
Large-scale irrigation
Iron axes and ox-drawn iron plows
79
In Sumerian civilization, the purpose of a ziggurat was to
Protect the people from foreign invaders
Hold back floodwaters
Irrigate the fields
Keep gods and goddesses happy
80
Aristotle was a famous writer of tragedies in ancient Greece.
True
False
81
Why did Shi Huangdi order the construction of the Great Wall?
To keep peasants from escaping his kingdom
To discourage invasions from the north
To establish the borders of China
To protect his system of feudalism
82
Which hominid group do anthropologists think was the first to use fire?
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Australopithecines
Homo sapiens
83
Athens differed from Sparta in that it
Placed emphasis on the individual.
Had little use for new ideas or the arts.
Was primarily a military state.
Forbade citizens to travel and discouraged trade.
84
The Indus is the early river valley from India.
False
True
85
Greek philosopher believed good conduct meant pursuing the "golden mean?"
Sophocles
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
86
Reincarnation is the idea of being reborn into a new life.
False
True
87
Filial Piety is the idea of having respect for your parents at all times.
False
True
88
The skeleton that Donald Johanson discovered, "Lucy", belonged to which early hominid group
Homo habilis
australopithecines
Home erectus
Neanderthals
89
The only hominids still on Earth today are
australopithecines
Homo erectus
Neanderthals
Homo sapiens
90
One difference between early modern humans and Neanderthals is that early modern humans
Spread to all parts of the world
Walked upright
Lived mostly in Europe and western Asia
Were the first to disappear from Earth
91
The most powerful Greek god was
Zeus
Dionysus
Achilles
Aphrodite
92
The pyramids were built in ancient India.
False
True
93
Cultural Diffusion happened on a large scale in ancient China.
True
False
94
Herodotus is known as the first true historian, due to the way he researched history.
True
False
95
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Marrying outside one's caste created good karma.
Individuals could only be served by those in the same caste.
People in higher castes had the strictest rules.
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs.
96
In his Republic, Plato describes
The turmoil of the Peloponnesian War.
His idea of the "golden mean."
His vision of an ideal democracy.
An ideal state ruled by a philosopher-king.
97
Socrates was accused of corrupting youth in Athens, and then forced to drink poison.
False
True
98
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom.
False
True
99
The Egyptian writing system was called Hieroglyphics.
False
True
100
Hammurabi's Code was important because it was the first time that a state's laws
Were set down in writing
Provided prisons for punishment
Imposed taxes on citizens
Applied to the royal household

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