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World History Final Exam Review
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How did Latin and Latin-based languages spread throughout Europe?
African traders used Latin to communicate with foreign cultures.
Latin was the language used in Buddhist writings.
Latin was the official language of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
Mongolian invaders forced Europeans to speak Latin.
2
What do these structures reveal most about the culture that built them?
the role of the afterlife in their culture
the importance of astrology in their religion
reliance upon forced labor for farming
the need for a strong military defense
3
In Ancient Greece, armies were made up of
farmers
citizen soldiers
ephors
women
4
What was a result of the Punic Wars?
Rome defeats Carthage & takes control of the Mediterranean
Hannibal conquers Rome, Egypt, and Persia
Rome was forced to give up the island of Sicily and Sardinia
Hannibal and his army conquered Rome
5
Hieroglyphics are
The ruler of a kingdom
A plant used to make paper
The original writing system of the Egyptians
The name of a desert
6
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
castes
dharma
karma
7
How did the agriculture revolution impact human population growth?
None of the above.
It decreased food production.
It increased food production.
It did not impact food production.
8
What was in the Nile River that made Egypt fertile after the yearly floods?
fish
seeds
rocks
silt
9
How did cuneiform help Hammurabi in his role?
he used it as punishment
it was used to communicate, spread, record and formalize laws
it helped to make him more feared
it showed pictures of his laws
10
What was the Delian League?
A league to protect Athens from Persia
A roman League
The Justice League
Batman and Wonder Woman united
11
How were the rulers of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia viewed by their people?
as high priests
as divine kings
as administrators
as ambassadors
12
Which trade route is known for spreading Buddhism to China?
The Golden Road
Gold Salt Route
The Silk Road
The Persian Road
13
___was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.
The disruption of trade
A strong military
Huge amount of money spent on defense, along with inflation
The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
14
What are the characteristics of a civilization?
Geography, rights, achievements, politics, economics, society
geography, religion, advancements, police, entertainment, society
geography, religion, accomplishments, politics, economics, society
grapes, reading, accomplishments, politics, earnings, social classes
15
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
come into frequent contact with other groups
adhere to traditional social values
have extended families
have a strong oral history
16
Which style found on the Parthenon is seen on many government buildings today?
Arches
Paint
Columns
High Ceilings
17
Whats the definition of the rule of law?
People get to vote.
The people rule.
All citizens are bound to follow the law.
People agree to go overhead.
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The key beliefs of Buddhism include...
Reincarnation and Karma ending the cycle with moskha
Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God.
Ultimate goal is to reach Nirvana through good karma
Belief in one universal god.
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What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?
To kill outsiders
To protect the rich from the poor
To protect the weak from the strong
To make Hammurabi rich
20
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Membership in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Participation in public assemblies
21
Which geographic feature was shared by early civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Mountain Ranges
River Valleys
Island Chains
Temperate Grasslands
22
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
political corruption and instability of the government
continued acceptance of traditional religions
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
a series of military defeats in Africa
23
Which Chinese ruler governed strictly and united the empires into one?
Confucius
Qin Shi Huang
Yu
Wu Wang
24
Which statement best describes a difference in the treatment of girls in ancient Athens and Sparta?
Athenian girls were sent to school, while Spartan girls were taught at home
Athenian girl were taught household duties, Spartan girls were taught sport
Spartan girls were taught to hunt/fish, Athenian girls were taught to farm
Spartan girls were taught military, Athenian girls were taught trades work
25
How did slavery contribute to the fall of the Republic?
People fought over the abolition of slavery
Hannibal invaded Rome to free the slaves
Plebeians faced unemployment
Patricians faced unemployment
26
Who are the chief executives of the Roman Republic?
senate
king
patricians
consuls
27
Which Roman leader transformed Rome from a republic into an empire?
Tiberius Gracchus
Julius Caeser
Romulus
Trajan
28
Which democratic principle does the illustration represent?
representative government
separation of powers
rule of law
civic responsibility
29
Which factor was involved with Rome's transition from a Republic to an Empire?
defeat in the Punic Wars
rivalries between classes
a refusal to build a navy
the invasion of Muslim armies
30
A major difference between Classical and Hellenistic art is
the use of marble in Classical pieces
the sense of movement and emotion in Hellenistic pieces
the focus on human subjects in Hellenistic pieces
the monochromatic painting of Hellenistic pieces
31
How did the Silk Road affect the relationship between Europe and China?
European kingdoms used the Silk Road to raid Chinese cities
Increase in the flow of immigrants between Europe & China
An increase in the flow of ideas between Europe & China
European kingdoms used the Silk Road to to collect taxes
32
___ was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.
The invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
A strong military
huge amount of money spent on defense, and inflation
The disruption of trade
33
Philosophy, drama and democracy are all achievements of which civilization?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient China
34
Who invented the wheel, the plow, and writing system?
Babylonians
Assyrians
Sumerians
Akkadians
35
What is the Silk Road?
A road made of silk.
A group of people who make silk.
A set of trade networks from China to the Mediterranean.
A road that leads to where silk worms live.
36
Which factor contributed to the Roman Empire lasting so long?
a central and efficient government
a policy of religious intolerance
the development of a written language
the achievements of artists and architects
37
What was the reason for building the Great Wall?
Protection from enemy attacks
None of these
For tourists
To build huge towers
38
A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to make laws is a
dictatorship
monarchy
republic
39
Roman Republic: Which responsibilities did the Roman citizens have?
To veto the action of the tribunes
To allow their wives to vote
To pay taxes and serve in the military
To elect Roman senators
40
Why did city-states build ziggurats?
to store all of their art
to bury their dead
a place to have weddings
to honor its god
41
During Pax Romana, Augustus Caesar established
Mark Antony as the Roman Emperor
a Roman navy, established borders
Christianity as the formal religion
A democratic form of government
42
What is an aqueduct?
Raised tunnels that carried water from the mountains to the cities
A bridge over the most famous water
power tunnels that carried oil from the factory to the cities
43
Why was the Colosseum built?
Entertainment
Gift to the Romans
To be a Hotel
Politics
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Which principle was central to the organization of the Roman Republic?
limited government
separation of powers
direct democracy
personal freedom
