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What was a result of the Punic Wars?
Hannibal conquers Rome, Egypt, and Persia
Rome was forced to give up the island of Sicily and Sardinia
Rome defeats Carthage & takes control of the Mediterranean
Hannibal and his army conquered Rome
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The key beliefs of Buddhism include...
Belief in one universal god.
Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God.
Reincarnation and Karma ending the cycle with moskha
Ultimate goal is to reach Nirvana through good karma
3
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
castes
dharma
karma
4
How did cuneiform help Hammurabi in his role?
it helped to make him more feared
it was used to communicate, spread, record and formalize laws
he used it as punishment
it showed pictures of his laws
5
What was the reason for building the Great Wall?
To build huge towers
For tourists
Protection from enemy attacks
None of these
6
Who are the chief executives of the Roman Republic?
consuls
king
patricians
senate
7
In Ancient Greece, armies were made up of
farmers
ephors
women
citizen soldiers
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Why was the Colosseum built?
Politics
Entertainment
To be a Hotel
Gift to the Romans
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What is the Silk Road?
A road that leads to where silk worms live.
A road made of silk.
A set of trade networks from China to the Mediterranean.
A group of people who make silk.
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What are the characteristics of a civilization?
Geography, rights, achievements, politics, economics, society
geography, religion, accomplishments, politics, economics, society
geography, religion, advancements, police, entertainment, society
grapes, reading, accomplishments, politics, earnings, social classes
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What do these structures reveal most about the culture that built them?
the need for a strong military defense
the importance of astrology in their religion
reliance upon forced labor for farming
the role of the afterlife in their culture
12
Which style found on the Parthenon is seen on many government buildings today?
High Ceilings
Paint
Columns
Arches
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___ was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.
The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
huge amount of money spent on defense, and inflation
The disruption of trade
A strong military
14
Which principle was central to the organization of the Roman Republic?
separation of powers
limited government
personal freedom
direct democracy
15
Which trade route is known for spreading Buddhism to China?
The Golden Road
The Persian Road
Gold Salt Route
The Silk Road
16
Why did city-states build ziggurats?
a place to have weddings
to honor its god
to bury their dead
to store all of their art
17
What was in the Nile River that made Egypt fertile after the yearly floods?
seeds
silt
rocks
fish
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Which factor was involved with Rome's transition from a Republic to an Empire?
the invasion of Muslim armies
rivalries between classes
a refusal to build a navy
defeat in the Punic Wars
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A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and instability of the government
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
20
A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to make laws is a
republic
monarchy
dictatorship
21
Who invented the wheel, the plow, and writing system?
Babylonians
Akkadians
Assyrians
Sumerians
22
During Pax Romana, Augustus Caesar established
Christianity as the formal religion
Mark Antony as the Roman Emperor
A democratic form of government
a Roman navy, established borders
23
How did the Silk Road affect the relationship between Europe and China?
Increase in the flow of immigrants between Europe & China
An increase in the flow of ideas between Europe & China
European kingdoms used the Silk Road to raid Chinese cities
European kingdoms used the Silk Road to to collect taxes
24
___was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.
The disruption of trade
Huge amount of money spent on defense, along with inflation
A strong military
The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
25
Roman Republic: Which responsibilities did the Roman citizens have?
To elect Roman senators
To allow their wives to vote
To pay taxes and serve in the military
To veto the action of the tribunes
26
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have extended families
have a strong oral history
adhere to traditional social values
come into frequent contact with other groups
27
Which factor contributed to the Roman Empire lasting so long?
the development of a written language
a policy of religious intolerance
the achievements of artists and architects
a central and efficient government
28
How did Latin and Latin-based languages spread throughout Europe?
African traders used Latin to communicate with foreign cultures.
Latin was the official language of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
Mongolian invaders forced Europeans to speak Latin.
Latin was the language used in Buddhist writings.
29
How did the agriculture revolution impact human population growth?
It increased food production.
It did not impact food production.
None of the above.
It decreased food production.
30
What was the Delian League?
A league to protect Athens from Persia
A roman League
Batman and Wonder Woman united
The Justice League
31
How were the rulers of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia viewed by their people?
as divine kings
as high priests
as ambassadors
as administrators
32
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men
Membership in the military
Participation in public assemblies
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Attendance at religious ceremonies
33
Which statement best describes a difference in the treatment of girls in ancient Athens and Sparta?
Athenian girls were sent to school, while Spartan girls were taught at home
Athenian girl were taught household duties, Spartan girls were taught sport
Spartan girls were taught military, Athenian girls were taught trades work
Spartan girls were taught to hunt/fish, Athenian girls were taught to farm
34
Which Chinese ruler governed strictly and united the empires into one?
Wu Wang
Yu
Qin Shi Huang
Confucius
35
Which Roman leader transformed Rome from a republic into an empire?
Julius Caeser
Trajan
Tiberius Gracchus
Romulus
36
What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?
To kill outsiders
To make Hammurabi rich
To protect the weak from the strong
To protect the rich from the poor
37
A major difference between Classical and Hellenistic art is
the sense of movement and emotion in Hellenistic pieces
the use of marble in Classical pieces
the monochromatic painting of Hellenistic pieces
the focus on human subjects in Hellenistic pieces
38
Hieroglyphics are
The name of a desert
The original writing system of the Egyptians
The ruler of a kingdom
A plant used to make paper
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Which democratic principle does the illustration represent?
representative government
rule of law
civic responsibility
separation of powers
40
Which geographic feature was shared by early civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Temperate Grasslands
Island Chains
River Valleys
Mountain Ranges
41
Whats the definition of the rule of law?
All citizens are bound to follow the law.
The people rule.
People agree to go overhead.
People get to vote.
42
Philosophy, drama and democracy are all achievements of which civilization?
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
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What is an aqueduct?
power tunnels that carried oil from the factory to the cities
Raised tunnels that carried water from the mountains to the cities
A bridge over the most famous water
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How did slavery contribute to the fall of the Republic?
People fought over the abolition of slavery
Hannibal invaded Rome to free the slaves
Patricians faced unemployment
Plebeians faced unemployment
