The Zhou Dynasty claimed that the gods favored them over the Shang Dynasty. This is ____.

an example of the Mandate of Heaven

Diocletian´s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to _____.

to make control of the Empire more efficient

Major power struggles in the early Roman Republic were between _____.

the patricians and the plebeians

How did Confucian teachings define women´s roles?

Women should be restricted to domestic and family life

What is the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?

Mahayana was more accessible to the masses.

Which of the following was a consequence of the development of Civilization?

Social inequality developed in societies

Which of the following is NOT true of Wudi?

He was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace.

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World History Semester 1 Final Review

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Multiple Choice review of World History, Semester 1

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1
Pyramids were _____.
King´s tombs
Egyptian palaces
commonly used in Egyptian cemeteries
Open to the public for prayer
2
Agriculture began in many places around the globe at about the same time because of ____.
cultural exchange
Migration
New technologies
climate change
3
A ziggurat is a Mesopotamian ____.
peasant
palace
temple
tomb
4
The rise and fall in power of ruling families in China was called _____.
Dynastic Cycle
Mandate of Heaven
Theocracy
Polytheism
5
Which early civilization was located in a place called "the land between rivers"?
Egypt
Sumer
Indus
China
6
A Republic is a government in which _____.
power rests with the nobility and the wealthy
a small minority backed by the military has the power
citizens elect their leaders
citizens participate directly in law-making
7
The Zhou Dynasty claimed that the gods favored them over the Shang Dynasty. This is ____.
an example of the dynastic cycle
an example of the Mandate of Heaven
An example of the use of Oracle Bones
An example of Empire Building
8
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians ___.
ignored wealth and status
called for the overthrow of Rome
were mostly Jews
would not worship Roman gods
9
Diocletian´s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to _____.
to make control of the Empire more efficient
protect the west from Greek influences
decrease the authority of the Senate
to separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
10
Which was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
disruption of trade
a strong military
Germanic invasions
the huge defense budget
11
People who create goods by hand are called _____.
barterers
crafters
merchants
artisans
12
Major power struggles in the early Roman Republic were between _____.
the executive and legislative branches of government
military and civilians
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
the patricians and the plebeians
13
How did Confucian teachings define women´s roles?
Women should be treated equally in all areas of life
Women are socially, but not politically equal to men
Women should be restricted to domestic and family life
Women are the rulers of the home
14
What is the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
Mahayana was more accessible to the masses.
Mahayana held to Buddhism´s original teachings.
Theravada taught that many people were potential Buddhas.
Theravada established new trends in Buddhist art.
15
Information about temple offerings written in Cuneiform are examples of ____.
record keeping
religion
complex institutions
economics
16
Which of the following was an advancement of the Neolithic?
Domesticated plants
Iron weapons
Burial of the dead
Stone Tools
17
People who move frequently from place to place without settling down are called _____.
explorers
nomads
farmers
hunter-gatherers
18
Which of the following was a consequence of the development of Civilization?
The world began to retreat into the ice age
Homo sapiens disappeared from the Earth
Social inequality developed in societies
Food shortages became a major problem
19
The Jewish Diaspora refers to ____.
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
Jerusalem
the forced dispersal of Jews
the destruction of the temple in AD 70
20
Which was NOT a consequence of the Neolithic Revolution?
long term settlements
climate change
population growth
fewer food shortages
21
Mesopotamian systems of irrigation led to ___.
increased droughts
decreased societal complexity
increased societal complexity
increased flooding
22
Which of the following is NOT true of Wudi?
He integrated Confucian studies into the government
He continued Liu Bang´s centralizing policies
He was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace.
He was known as the martial emperor
23
A government in which rule is based on religious authority is a _____.
democracy
theocracy
polyocracy
monarchy
24
Why did most ancient civilizations begin in river valleys?
water was available for crops
for defensive purposes
there were fewer fires in valleys
the weather was better in valleys
25
Ancient religions were usually ____.
universal
monotheistic
polytheistic
non-existent

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