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1
The Parthenon is considered the finest example of ancient Greek architecture because of its
balance and harmony of parts
strange and imaginative proportions
enormous size.
colored marbles
2
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
all selfish desires
all forms of anger
all forms of desire
all forms of money
3
In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called
Karma
Moksha
Ahimsa
Dharma
4
Which of the following statements best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens?
The council controlled the work of the assembly
The city-state’s population of citizens was small.
Free people could vote and hold office.
People were paid to take part in government.
5
Choose the correct sequence from the earliest development to the latest development
domesticating animals, sedentary agriculture, complex language
hunting and gathering, farming villages, sedentary agriculture, cities
hunting and gathering, cities, domesticating animals
hunting and gathering, sedentary agriculture, farming villages, cities
6
Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is
proper relationships between people
a form of ancestor worship
a pathway to a just and stable government
the natural way of the universe
7
What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?
It enabled the Han to expand Chinese territory
It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk
It made travel easier between northern and southern China
8
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as
dry.
fertile.
rocky.
barren.
9
Why are archaeologists interested in the cave paintings found near Lascaux in southern France?
The cave paintings are worth a great deal of money.
The paintings are the first evidence of early humans ever found in France
The caves did not exist during the last Ice Age.
The paintings provide evidence that humans had become more complex
10
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous?
during the Middle Kingdom
just after Narmer’s unification
during the New Kingdom
during the Old Kingdom
11
Which Christian established a set of rules that governed life in many monasteries andconvents throughout Europe?
Gregory
Saint Patrick
Francis of Assisi
Benedict
12
Which of the following measures best demonstrates the Romans’ fear of officials gaining too muchpowers?
use of togas
division of patricians and plebeians
tradition of the Race of Honors
limits on time in office
13
Why did the earliest civilizations appear in areas like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley?
because these areas were far away from oceans
because these areas had the most domesticated animals
because these areas were near rivers and fertile soil
because these areas were isolated from other regions
14
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its cities show a high level of planning
It had a highly organized religion
It left behind many written records
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
15
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
is a list of important citizens and officials who died
explains the succession of pharaohs.
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead
tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh
16
When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world?
Judaism held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong
Judaism held that there was good and evil in the universe.
Judaism did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives
Judaism had sacred texts.
17
Medieval manors can best be described as
centers of industry and trade.
self-sufficient economic units.
royal fiefs.
small towns containing cathedrals
18
In theory, feudalism was based on cooperation and support. Which phrase best describes feudalismin practice?
frequent warfare among landowners
strictly enforced code of chivalry
economic ties between manors and towns
unlimited rule by a few powerful monarchs
19
Which was the Catholic Church’s most powerful tool in maintaining its authority in medieval Europe?
its control over the sacraments
its hospitals and schools
its monasteries and convents
its missionary work
20
What was an important advantage of the three-field system of crop rotation?
It allowed all of a farmer’s land to be planted at once.
It increased the amount of land that could be planted every year.
It produced fewer crops for farmers to harvest.
It divided large land holdings among vassals.
21
How did life change for Rome’s poor as landowners and employers brought in more slaves as cheaplabor?
Relationships with landowners improved
There was more land to farm
Farmers were forced to seek jobs in the city
Jobs became easier to find
22
What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?
It allowed the government to collect taxes
It increased wealth for all citizens
It reduced the economic power of warlords
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire
23
Who benefited the most from the oligarchies that governed many ancient Greek city-states?
small farmers
tyrants
citizens
wealthy people
24
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to
hold religious ceremonies
defend their villages
make cloth from cotton
store surplus crops
25
Which of the following correctly describe the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It was the important legal code written by Sumerian king, Gilgamesh
It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary hero named Gilgamesh
It was a story about a small boy who defeated a giant
26
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations?
to show loyalty to the emperor
to chase away evil spirits
to celebrate their blessings
to awaken the spirits of their ancestors
27
Sumer is important in world history because it was
the world’s first civilization.
where human beings evolved.
where the first fishing villages developed.
the world’s largest empire.
28
In the days before the Romans established a republic, who helped the kings rule?
the army
the assemblies
all free adult males
the senate
29
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
mathematics
chemistry
astronomy
anatomy
30
The common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity is known as the
Judeo-Christian tradition.
Old Testament.
Holy Bible.
Covenant.
31
After winning civil wars, the military commanders Sulla and, later, Caesar
made themselves dictators
joined the senate
urged the poor to riot
left the army
32
How might the use of fire have affected human migration?
People could be less dependent on daylight and travel at night.
People could cook food and scare off dangerous animals.
People could live in places that otherwise would have been too cold.
People could settle in one place where it was easy to keep a fire burning.
33
What does the U.S. government share in common with the ancient government of the Romanrepublic?
separation of powers
equal voting rights
direct democracy
aediles and fasces
34
Which of the following is an example of how early civilizations affected the surrounding environment?
believing the gods controlled natural events
building irrigation systems
trading goods with other nearby civilizations
developing language to communicate
35
According to the ancient Greeks’ beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?
on Mount Olympus
in the sea
in caves deep underground
at Delphi on Mount Parnassus
36
The Phoenician alphabet was based on
syllables.
vowels.
words.
sounds.
37
Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that
rulers should seek to keep the Mandate of Heaven
people are basically good and rulers should set an example.
government jobs should be given to the most qualified persons
a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society
38
A popular form of literature during the Gupta empire was the fable, which was
based on Buddhist and Hindu writings
a type of poetry written in Sanskrit
the world’s first novel
a short story with a moral at the end
39
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest
40
How did government in Sparta differ from government in Athens?
Sparta’s citizens had a weaker role in their government
Sparta had a smaller council than Athens
Women were citizens in Sparta but not in Athens
The council had less power in Sparta than it did in Athens.
