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World History Final Review Tri. 1 2020-2021
World History Final Review Tri. 1 2020-2021
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1
What was the main trading route that linked Ancient China to the rest of the world?
The Rice Trail
The Ocean
The Silk Road
The Trans Siberian Railway
2
New cities were never found on the Silk Road because the environment was so unfriendly.
True
False
3
Cultural confusion is the spread and mixing of different cultures.
True
False
4
How did yearly flooding of the Nile River help the ancient Egyptians?
It was used to provide water for fish hatcheries.
It helped launch ships into the Nile River.
It left mud behind and the mud fertilized the soil.
It provided building materials for the pyramids.
5
The ancient Egyptians invented the first paper. What did they use to make their early paper?
Sagebrush
Papyrus
Cotton
Elm Trees
6
A democratic system is a government in which_____________.
Everyone is a citizen
All members of society are equal
All citizens share power
Everyone makes the laws
7
Which statement explains why early civilizations were located in large river valleys?
River valleys provided natural obstacles to protect against conquest
Rivers made it easier to take vacations and travel to distant lands
River valleys had the temperate climate that humans are adapted to best
Rivers contributed resources needed for widespread agriculture to develop
8
Which technology came from China due to trading?
Magnetic compass
Rubber shoes
Refined paper
Iron metal work
9
Buddhist monasteries sprang up along the Silk Road as many communities adopted this new religion.
True
False
10
Which problem did the ancient Mesopotamians have to solve in order to protect their cities and fields?
How to defend the city against attacks by nomads
How to prevent wind erosion
How to control flooding
How to build bricks out of clay
11
Trade stimulated the growth of cities because traders needed places to get food, water, shelter, and protection
False
True
12
Which statement best explains why the Roman Republic used a different type of democracy that the Greek city-states?
Roman society was not influenced by social status as Greek society was.
Roman citizenship was limited because of class divisions in Roman society
Roman Republic was too large & diverse for direct democracy to be workable
Romans had to serve in military because Republic was vulnerable to invasion
13
How did the Silk Road help China's economy?
It created access to an abundant supply of raw materials.
It enabled Chinese workers to migrate to job locations
It opened new markets for Chinese producers
It decreased the cost of exporting goods
14
Which describes a difference between the political system of ancient Athens and the political system in the U.S.?
Athens, all residents participated in elections, while U.S. fewer than 2/3
Athens, laws only applied to citizens, in U.S. laws apply to all
Athens, women had no political rights, while women have equal rights in U.S
Athens, government was dominated by wealthy men, in U.S. anyone can run
15
Merchants were hesitant to share their technology with outsiders for fear they would duplicate it.
True
False
16
What is cultural diffusion?
Celebrating cultures
Destroying cultures
The separating of cultures
The mixing and spread of cultures
17
All citizens had the right to vote, serve on the Council of 500, or serve on a jury. What does this information suggest?
In Ancient Greece, every citizen examined and judged accused criminals.
In Ancient Greece, all important decisions were made by elected officials.
In Ancient Greece, citizenship came with both rights and responsibilities.
In Ancient Greece, all important decisions were made by elected officials.
18
The ideas of religion and philosophy were rarely shared among traders because they lacked education.
False
True
19
The invention of the compass encouraged sea travel and trade as merchants were able to find new paths for trade.
True
False
20
Which technology came from the Han Dynasty?
The seismograph
Spectacles
Aquifers
The plow
21
In Ancient Rome, membership in the Assembly of the People was open to ___________.
Consuls only
Patricians only
All male citizens
All male tribunes
22
Succession of emperors was often violent and messy but this did not disturb the peaceful Pax Romana. This info suggests?
Violence and confusion were common throughout the empire under the new govt
The expansion of Rome's borders led to the weakening of its strong govt.
Political strife didn't affect the orderly operation of Roman govt.
Check and balances established under Roman Republic was unnecessary.
23
What was spread using the Silk Road?
Beliefs and Ideas
Technology
Silver and Gold
All of the choices are correct
24
Which Chinese dynasty focused on opening up foreign trade?
Qin Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
All of the choices are correct
Han Dynasty
25
What effect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?
It brought fresh-water supplies to far-off desert settlements
Farmers got water to their crops and created a surplus of food for Egypt
It helped protect crops from damage caused by severe rain storms
It reduced farmers' dependence on aid from the pharaoh
26
The Sumerians developed the first known alphabet-based system of writing. What was the system called?
Pictographs
Cuneiform
Phonograms
Hieroglyphics
27
What statement describes a fundamental rule of ancient Athenian democracy?
All citizens had right to vote and were expected to participate in the govt
All laws proposed by the Assembly had to be approved by every citizen.
All public officials had to face re-election every two years.
All adult males were considered citizens with equal voting rights.
28
Where were most ancient Egyptian cities located?
In the Valley of the Kings
In the mountains
Along the Nile River
In the desert
29
Where were the major cities of ancient Mesopotamia located?
In the Zagros Mountains
On the Persian Gulf Coast
In the eastern part of present-day Syria
Along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
30
Which was NOT given to China for the exchange of silk?
Spices
Cotton
Colored Glass
Grapes
31
Traders enjoyed sharing their fashions, music, dance, and art with others.
True
False
32
Which religion was brought to China due to trade?
Catholicism
Buddhism
Mormonism
Taoism
33
Why did the Roman government hold gladiator battles?
To keep the plebeians from growing restless.
To raise money for purchasing foreign grain.
To train young slaves for military service.
To provide entertainment for the patricians.
34
Because the Silk Road was so long, as merchants traveled they rarely met any other people.
True
False
35
What was the main difference between citizens and non-citizens in ancient Athens?
Citizens were free; non-citizens were slaves.
Only citizens could live within the city walls.
Citizens were required to serve in the military while non-citizens were not
Only citizens could vote and participate in the government.
36
Chinese medicine was a closely guarded secret and even the plants were kept hidden away from traders.
True
False
37
The expansion of Rome's borders led to the weakening of its govt. Describe the difference between Senate and Assembly.
The Senate made all laws while the Assembly handled taxes.
The Senate consisted of upper-class men, & the Assembly contained plebeians
Only citizens vote in the Senate, but anyone could vote in the Assembly.
The Senate was much larger than the Assembly.
38
The ancient Egyptians developed a writing system. What was their writing system called?
Phonograms
Pictographs
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
39
Which places were connected to China through the Silk Road?
All of the choices are correct
The Middle East and India
Eastern Europe
North Africa
40
In ancient Athens, citizenship was limited to free men over age 18. What can be inferred from this information?
Athenian political system was an oligarchy often mistaken for a democracy.
Laws could be passed with the approval of a small percentage of population.
Highest positions in the govt were occupied by older men who owned property
Citizens in Athens held at least one public office during his adult years.
