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World History Semester Exam
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1
Complete the Neolithic Era sequence: Domestication of Animals, Farming, Food Surpluses, ???
trade
serfs
empires
religions
2
This building is an example of architecture from which ancient civilization?
Roman
Assyrian
Babylonian
Greek
3
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
4
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?
polytheism
monotheism
unitheism
secularism
5
Republican Rome functioned as an oligarchy. Therefore, power rested with a —
large group of women
religious leader
military leader
small group of citizens
6
Which describes how the development of farming affected river valley civilizations?
state ownership of common lands became popular
farming became the only way to make a living
Farming required the damming of rivers
a surplus of food allowed a division of labor
7
Which empire was ruled by satraps, used a standardized monetary system, and used a Royal Road?
Kush
Egyptian
Assyrian
Persian
8
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _______
art/architecture
Christianity
language
philosophy
9
Which political system has its origins in ancient Greece under Pericles?
autocracy
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
10
What term do archaeologists use for the human-made items shown in the image?
Artifacts
Fossils
Cultures
Artisans
11
Which is the
best
resource or strategy for a historian studying this time period?
making unfounded hypotheses and predictions
searching primary sources
relying on a famous, but biased, secondary source
using limited evidence
12
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —
flourishing of Hindu culture
construction of Harappan cities
spread of Buddhism
introduction of Islamic rule
13
Why were Christianity and Buddhism so appealing to the masses of people in Europe and Asia?
both elevated women to a higher class
both offered solace, safety, and guidance
both stressed obedience to the government
both offered freedom to slaves
14
What belief was common between both Hinduism and Buddhism?
reincarnation
no gods
caste system
asceticism
15
Which development allowed people the ability to keep records and to express themselves?
a harvest calendar
a library collection
a writing system
a government structure
16
Early Chinese believed a king must rule justly, benevolently, & honestly in order to keep this
Three Classics
Vision of Righteousness
Mandate of Heaven
Classical Truths
17
Africa's grasslands are called ...
Saharas
Savannas
Tundra
Mini forrests
18
What lifestyle change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of cities?
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from hunting to farming
19
Which mountain ranges did Hannibal travel through with elephants?
Apennines and Himalayas
Alps and Apennines
Himalayas and Alps
Pyrenees and Alps
20
How was Roman society altered as a result of this ruling by Emperor Constantine?
the Eastern Orthodox Church was created
the persecutions against Christians ended
the papal seat moved to Constantinople
religious exiles returned from Babylon
21
Which of the following was most important in the emerging of the first civilizations?
metalworking
irrigation
division of labor
road building
22
Which external factor did Han China & the Roman Empire both face that contributed to decline?
lack of a common language
lack of a strong military
decentralization of government
threat of nomadic groups
23
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
aqueduct
telescope
gunpowder
compass
24
What was developed by an ancient civ., & later used by classical civs. for their law codes
Sumerian Body of Laws
Hammurabi's Code
Justinian's Code
Egyptian Justice Code
25
Immediately after the fall of____ there was little education. This period was known as the ____
Rome...Crusade
Rome...Dark Ages
King John...Roman Empire
Normandy...Dark Ages
26
Which Eastern philosophy contributed to the dev. of classical civil. during the Han Dynasty?
Shintoism
Sikhism
Stoicism
Confucianism
