The Greek concept of democracy included political participation of

all free, native-born, adult males

How did the Confucian philosophy attempt to create societal harmony?

by emphasizing rules of proper behavior

How does the Peloponnesian War reveal an inherent flaw in Greek society?

The independent polis fostered rivalry and mistrust among neighbors.

Which of the following was NOT done by Caesar after he seized power in 49 B.C.E.?

He built the Roman colosseum to host gladiatorial fights.

The growth of settled agricultural communities resulted in

trade and craft specialization.

In which of the following ways did the Greeks NOT influence the Romans?

the use of concrete in building

Which of the following correctly compares belief systems in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

A.Egyptian beliefs tended to be more positive than Mesopotamian beliefs

A result of the competition among states in the Warring States Period was

the creation of the first empire under the Qin state

King Darius, who was remembered as a lawgiver, created a central body of law. Under this system subject peoples

still allowed to live under their own laws.

Which of the following correctly matches the river with the civilization that developed around it?

Tigris and Euphrates: Mesopotamia

Although Greece is described as resource poor, it economically prospered

through access to foreign resources, markets and ideas

Buddhism and Christianity have which of the following in common?

An emphasis on missionary activity

The result of the Persian Wars was

the expulsion of the Persians from Greece

Siddhartha Gautama articulated the Four Noble Truths, which taught that

life is suffering and suffering is caused by desire

All of the following factors contributed to the growth of Christianity except

Augustus’s legalization of Christianity

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

change from nomadic herding to settled farming

The Egyptian creation myth presents the universe as orderly and benevolent. This is due to

the yearly flooding of the Nile.

Which of the following statements best describes the political heritage of classical China?

The emperor is to the state as the father is to the family

All of these answers are correct

The Mauryan leader Ashoka converted to Buddhism and became a unique leader because of

his dedication to nonviolence, morality and moderation

The development of agriculture led to an increase in population because

the stable food source allowed for more permanent homes and larger families

One of the most enduring consequences of the Roman Empire has been the

Romanization of the western Mediterranean

The Greek city-state developed because of

physical obstacles of Greek geography

Which factor best attests to the long history of Buddhist preaching and conversion along the Silk Road?

The growth of Buddhist communities and temples in caravan cities

Hammurabi's law code is famous. Why didn't Egypt have a similar code of law?

the king as a god on earth was the source of law

The most enduring effect of the Silk Road was

the exchange of cultures between asia and the west

The Neolithic Revolution influenced gender roles in that

work outside of the home was more highly valued.

All of the following represents examples of Chinese Confucian filial piety EXCEPT

respectfully pointing out errors parents make to help them improve.

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1
The Greek concept of democracy included political participation of
a council of priests
both men and women
all free, native-born, adult males
all Greeks
2
How did the Confucian philosophy attempt to create societal harmony?
by emphasizing individual freedoms
by emphasizing the scientific method
by rejecting the material existence of the world
by emphasizing rules of proper behavior
3
How does the Peloponnesian War reveal an inherent flaw in Greek society?
The poor in Greece suffered more severe hardships than in other societies
The rivalry between helots and hoplites caused a breakdown of democracy.
The independent polis fostered rivalry and mistrust among neighbors.
The Greeks refused to abandon their policy of nonviolence.
4
Which of the following was NOT done by Caesar after he seized power in 49 B.C.E.?
He built the Roman colosseum to host gladiatorial fights.
He distributed property to the veterans of his armies.
He centralized the military under his control.
He named himself dictator for life.
5
All of the following are characteristics of early civilizations EXCEPT
diverse people.
Social grpups
job specialization
long distance trade
6
The growth of settled agricultural communities resulted in
trade and craft specialization.
constant warfare with hunter-gatherers.
increasing nutrition and health.
dependence on wildlife for survival.
7
In which of the following ways did the Greeks NOT influence the Romans?
architecture and engineering
the use of concrete in building
ideas about government
philosophy and religion
8
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Phoenicians?
agriculture
Shipbuilding
city-states
alphabetic script
9
Which of the following correctly compares belief systems in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
A.Egyptians were polytheistic; most Mesopotamians were monotheistic
A. Mesopotamians had more female deities than the Egyptians.
A.Egyptians believed in the afterlife; the Mesopotamians did not.
A.Egyptian beliefs tended to be more positive than Mesopotamian beliefs
10
A result of the competition among states in the Warring States Period was
peasant rebellions
an enormous tax increase
the creation of the first empire under the Qin state
the escalation of violence against the upper classes
11
The reincarnation of the atman (soul) into a given class depends on
physical strength.
karma or deeds in life.
place within the caste system.
economic standing in society.
12
Which of the following represents the greatest change in the Chinese politics during the reign Shi huangdi?
Establishment of the civil service exams
Use of Confucian principles
Acceptance of Buddhism
Centralization of rule
13
King Darius, who was remembered as a lawgiver, created a central body of law. Under this system subject peoples
brought under a unified legal system.
given even harsher laws than the Persians.
disenfranchised legally but had the power to elect officials
still allowed to live under their own laws.
14
Which of the following correctly matches the river with the civilization that developed around it?
Yellow: Egypt
Nile: India
Tigris and Euphrates: Mesopotamia
Indus: China
15
Although Greece is described as resource poor, it economically prospered
due to successful manufacturing
through access to foreign resources, markets and ideas
due to frequent raiding of its neighbors
through a brisk trade in slaves
16
Buddhism and Christianity have which of the following in common?
Hierarchical organization
Belief in one god
De-emphasis on rituals
An emphasis on missionary activity
17
Which of the following is not a Greek artistic style?
Corinthian
Ionic
Doric
Gothic
18
The result of the Persian Wars was
the alliance between Greece and Persia in their attack on Rome
the collapse of Greek society
the rise of Carthaginian dominance of the Aegean Sea
the expulsion of the Persians from Greece
19
Which of the following was not a Mesopotamian innovation?
cuneiform writing
60 second minute
wheel
Saddle
20
Siddhartha Gautama articulated the Four Noble Truths, which taught that
life is suffering and suffering is caused by desire
life is mystical and ephemeral
the meaning of life can by understood by worshipping numerous gods
humanity is sinful by nature
21
Which of the following concepts was most emphasized in the religious life of China from the period 600 to 200 BCE?
The Hindu Caste system
Ancestor veneration
The Sikh guidelines for truthful living
The Buddhist Eightfold Path
22
All of the following factors contributed to the growth of Christianity except
Christianity had a strong message with a wide appeal
The Persecution of the Christians
Augustus’s legalization of Christianity
The extensive road system of the Roman Empire
23
The religious beliefs of the Israelite's after Moses included
monotheism
the building of ziggurats
the worship of Allah
the worship of Mesopotamia gods
24
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
migration of early peoples to the Americas
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
growth of iron tool making technology
development of written legal codes
25
The Egyptian creation myth presents the universe as orderly and benevolent. This is due to
a system of dams along the Nile.
carrying water to fields at higher levels.
the yearly flooding of the Nile.
vast fertile plains and adequate rainfall.
26
Which of the following statements best describes the political heritage of classical China?
The leader with the stronger army will wield the power.
The emperor is to the state as the father is to the family
Citizens are obligated to participate in the institution of government.
The emperor should be questioned by his people.
27
The Olmecs
established the first complex sociey in Mesoamerica
All of these answers are correct
produced huge sculptures of human heads
built ceremonial centers with pyramids and temples
28
Which of the following aspects did the Harappan, Shang, and Sumerian civilizations have in common?
Urban centers of over 100,000 people
Pastoral-based economy
River-based settlements
Horse-drawn plows
29
The Mauryan leader Ashoka converted to Buddhism and became a unique leader because of
his ability to unify a politically and religiously fragmented society
his dedication to nonviolence, morality and moderation
the visions and revelations that he had
Buddhist support for the government's extravagance
30
The development of agriculture led to an increase in population because
farming provided a healthier diet than hunting and gathering.
the nomadic way of life ended worldwide.
the stable food source allowed for more permanent homes and larger families
farming was much less labor intensive than hunting and gathering.
31
One of the most enduring consequences of the Roman Empire has been the
persistence of the Roman system of mathematics.
military innovations that revolutionized warfare.
suppression of many barbarian groups.
Romanization of the western Mediterranean
32
Which of the following pairs did not influence the same geographic region?
Socrates and Alexander
Confucius and Laozi
Wu Di and Chandra Gupta
Ashoka and Siddhartha Gautama
33
The Greek city-state developed because of
physical obstacles of Greek geography
previous patterns of political organization
aggressive outside cultures
mistrust between competing groups
34
Which of the following is not among the policies used by Alexander the Great to control his vast empire?
He promoted local militias.
He encouraged intermarriage to foreign women.
He adopted Persian customs.
He established Greek-style cities.
35
Which factor best attests to the long history of Buddhist preaching and conversion along the Silk Road?
. The pillars erected by Ashoka
The growth of Buddhist communities and temples in caravan cities
The writings of Marco Polo
The travels of Faxian and Xuanzang, Buddhist missionaries
36
What ideas do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
the caste system
monotheism
universal salvation
reincarnation
37
Hammurabi's law code is famous. Why didn't Egypt have a similar code of law?
the wealthy merchant class controlled the legal system
the common law system based on precedent was used
It was left to the people to determine the code of morality
the king as a god on earth was the source of law
38
The most enduring effect of the Silk Road was
its role in creating new nations
introducing European traders to exotic goods
the exchange of cultures between asia and the west
bringing modern European technology to Asia
39
The Neolithic Revolution influenced gender roles in that
work outside of the home was more highly valued.
men played the only significant economic role.
men and women’s roles were deemed equal.
women no longer worked.
40
All of the following represents examples of Chinese Confucian filial piety EXCEPT
respectfully pointing out errors parents make to help them improve.
showing love, respect, and support for parents.
honoring ancestors by carrying out sacrifices after their death.
taking care of parents when they are ill.

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