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Semester 1 Review #1
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1
Scholars believe that the __________________________ is the most important body of water in the world.
Dead Sea
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
2
This formed much of the basis for Ghana's power?
A focus on local agriculture rather than trade.
An alliance with the Almoravids.
Wealth gained from trade.
3
Historians date the beginning of the Roman Republic to which of the following years listed below?
800 BCE
509 BCE
323 BCE
4
Which of the following is true about the Communist Manifesto?
There would be no war because all states and governments would be abolished
All citizens would be equal.
There would be no private ownership or production of goods or services.
All of the above.
5
What name was used to describe wealthy citizens who were very influential within the Roman governments?
Mechants
Patricians
Helots
6
Which of the following occurred during the Qin Dynasty?
All of the above
The building of The Great Wall of China.
They standardized money, measurements, roads, and irrigation channels.
Language and writing systems became standardized.
7
With years of Roman civil warfare at an end, Augustus sought to ______________________?
Gradually transfer power to himself.
Give full power over the government to the Senate.
Consolidate his power quickly and secretly.
8
The difference between slavery in Africa versus in the Americas was that African slaves ______?
Worked for an unlimited amount of time.
Were used to cultivate tobacco fields.
Agreed to become laborers for defined amounts of time.
9
The ethnic fighting and warfare that is very common today throughout Africa is the result of?
The careless national boundaries drawn up by European countries
Fighting within the modern tribal groups
Groups claiming to be related to ancient pharaohs of Egypt
10
Why were the terra cotta soldiers built for the Qin dynasty emperor, Shi Huangdi?
They were built to show off the artistic skills of the craftsmen of the Qin
They were built as a monument to the military strength of the Qin dynasty.
They were built to represent each member of the military that died while fi
11
What is true regarding the women of Athens?
They had limited property rights and were often restricted to the household
They were frequently elected as rulers of Athens.
They often owned businesses and travelled alone.
12
What was considered one of the most important virtues by Romans of the Republic?
Duty to Rome
Personal Goals
Forgive your ememies
13
What is true of the two kings in Sparta's form of government?
One king was permanently assigned to watch over the Helots.
A reason for having two kings meant that neither could become too powerful.
The kings fought each other to determine who was more powerful.
14
The great African trading empires of the Middle Ages played important roles in the spread of which religious faith?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
15
The Maastricht Treaty established the current day ___________________?
European Union
Universal currency in the United Kingdom
Military in Rome
16
Which answer listed below is correct with regards to The Nile River?
Pharaohs of Egypt believed that it was cursed
Both B and C
Pharaohs of Egypt believed that it was sacred for its yearly flooding that
It is the longest river in the world.
17
The Fertile Crescent covered an area including all of the following modern countries except for?
Pakistan
Iraq and Turkey
Jordan
18
How did the Kings reduce their dependency on the nobles?
By launching military attacks against the nobles.
By convincing commoners to rebel against the nobles.
By relying on commoners to work in the government and military.
19
During the era of the Republic, tribunes were ___________________________?
Equivalent to the King.
Well educated slaves.
Elected by Plebeians to represent them
20
What did the social structure of feudalism accomplish doing?
Limiting the king's power
Making the Catholic Church dependent on the king.
Giving the commoners a lot of power.
21
The development of ancient cities led to a number of advances in all of the following areas except?
Military and government organization
Social equality among individuals
Writing systems and Law Codes
22
Which of the following answers listed below is correct with regards to The Sahara Desert?
Berbers (nomadic traders) traveled across the Sahara with caravans.
Salt was one of the most important trade items drawn from the Sahara.
The Sahara is a large desert located in the region of Arabia.
All of the above
23
King John of England agreed to the Great Charter that would place all future leaders ___________________________________
Under a rule of law.
At the will of the people.
Within the jursidiction of another country.
24
Early Chinese civilizations arose mostly around which physical feature(s)?
River valleys
High, defensible mountains
Grasslands
25
An eye for an eye ..." is a famous law from __________________________,
Hammurabi's Code
The Communist Manifesto
The Republic Constitution
26
36% of the worlds population reside in China and ______________
Japan
Russia
India
27
What is the proper definition of a vassal?
A plow used by medieval peasants.
A noble who owed loyalty to a higher noble.
A parcel of land given to a noble.
28
All of the following were locations of ancient river valley civilizations except for?
Greece
Egypt and India
China
29
The Shang dynasty began which style of government listed below?
Ruled by priests
Democratic
Strong and centralized
30
What kind of education did Spartan girls receive?
Training as soldiers in military camps.
Training in household management from their mothers.
A public education that included poetry and philosophy.
