Choose the one that best represents the hierarchy of the caste system in ancient Indus history.

Brahmans, warriors, Vaisyas, peasants

Indo-European nomads conquered native Indians-> caste system

The Peloponnesian War began in large part because

Sparta and Greek states feared the growing power of Athens

Qin Shihuangdi helped to unify the Chinese people through all of the following methods EXCEPT

a system of civil service exams

Which of the following was not a feature of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?

its circular shape for a perfect track for chariot races.

All of the following are true of young Spartan boys EXCEPT

they attended mandatory education until age 12

The Qin dynasty created the censorate, a part of the central bureaucracy that

had people see if the government was doing their jobs.

The government of Athens after Cleisthenis became

the foundation for Athenian democracy.

Tiberius Gracchus became popular among members of Roman army and the common people of Rome by

giving away land to returning soldiers and landless Romans.

The Edict of Milan proclaimed

official tolerance of Christianity.

A major factor in Greece's victories during the Persian Wars was

the cooperation of the independent city-states.

A principle of our legal system that originated from the Romans' Law of Nations was

one is considered innocent until proven guilty

At Thermopylae Pass, the Spartan troops

were brave even though they were outnumbered

The concepts of yin and yang involve

the opposing forces present in nature.

Spartan society was notable for

emphasis on military and athletic ability.

India's caste system was used by Aryans to

categorize/segregate people within a rigid social structure

What reason did the Spartans give for not fighting the Persians at Marathon in 490 B.C.?

Sparta was observing a religious festival.

All of the following were related to training young Spartan warriors EXCEPT

learning to ignore torture methods

trade route between Rome and China through India's Kingdom.

The concept of dharma refers to the

carrying out one's personal duty.

The modern-day marathon ran in the Olympics is 26 miles long in honor of Pheidippides'

victory message delivered to the Athenians.

The emperor kept the poverty-stricken masses pacified by

giving them free grain and providing entertainment.

All of the following are attributed to the great scientist/inventor Archimedes EXCEPT

he invented gunpowder which helped in siege of walled cities

studbud

World History Final

130 termsStudBud Administration92 plays

test and quiz q&a

Flashcards130 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 130

Answers

1
Choose the one that best represents the hierarchy of the caste system in ancient Indus history.
Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, peasants
Priests, warriors, peasants, untouchables
Brahmans, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas, Sudras
Brahmans, warriors, Vaisyas, peasants
2
The mythological beginning of Rome began when
Romulus fought with his brother Remus and killed him.
a & b
Romulus and Remus led Romans legions to defeat Etruscans.
augurs of Rome predicted that Romulus would be first king
3
Who were the Aryans?
Indo-European nomads conquered native Indians-> caste system
founders of Buddism
the first religious leaders of India
the distant relatives of the Harrappans
4
Which is not an aspect of Hinduism?
karma
ahimsa
yin and yang
reincarnation
5
The Peloponnesian War began in large part because
Xerxes demanded revenge for his father's death at Marathon
Sparta and Greek states feared the growing power of Athens
the Greek city-states were not unified against the Persians
the Pelops disagreed with Spartans on the ruling of Greece
6
Qin Shihuangdi helped to unify the Chinese people through all of the following methods EXCEPT
a system of civil service exams
a single language
a single currency
a system of roads and canals
7
The purpose of horse hair crests on Spartan helmets was to
anger animal lovers
intimidate their opponents
tickle their opponents
use them as alternatives to wire brushes
8
All of the following were part of hoplite gear EXCEPT
helmets with horse-hair crests.
gradians
chiton.
pteruges
9
What was the name for heavily armed Greek infantry?
hoplites
cavalry
minotaur
phalanx
10
The earliest Greek plays tended to be
comedies
trilogies
tragedies
sitcoms
11
Which of the following was not part of the Greed hoplite's armor/dress?
helmet with horse-hair crest
purugas
greaves
curaiss
12
Which of the following was not a feature of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?
Perfume used to cover the scent of blood/death on the floor
it had a retractable roof providing shade on hot/ sunny days
its circular shape for a perfect track for chariot races.
elevators and trap doors to the Colosseum floor.
13
Spartan men between the ages of 18 and 59 were
drafted into the military.
required to serve in the government at least once.
encouraged to marry and have lots of children.
required to attend 4 years of school beyond the military.
14
Which Chinese philosophy stressed people were evil by nature and required strict regulation?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
15
All of the following are true of young Spartan boys EXCEPT
they attended mandatory education until age 12
they warmed up in P.E. class, went into battle using music.
received physical training of wrestling and track and field.
were examined by a council for deformation at birth.
16
The Qin dynasty created the censorate, a part of the central bureaucracy that
had the responsibility to burn all non-Confucian books.
had people see if the government was doing their jobs.
maintained the religious purity of all houses in China.
created algebraic equations all day.
17
Which of the three Chinese philosophies emphasize the concept of duty and humanity?
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Hiduism
18
The government of Athens after Cleisthenis became
a tyranny of men with new wealth.
the foundation for Athenian democracy.
chaotic and disorganized.
an early advocate of communism.
19
The legendary beginning of Rome is said to have begun when Romulus killed his brother Remus.
true
false
20
Tiberius Gracchus became popular among members of Roman army and the common people of Rome by
requiring representation for both groups in the Roma Senate.
demanding free governmental handouts of grain and beer.
giving away land to returning soldiers and landless Romans.
giving soldiers huge bonuses.
21
The Edict of Milan proclaimed
a reduction of taxes for the first time in a hundred years.
Christianity as a crime punishable by death.
official tolerance of Christianity.
an immediate end to all religious activity.
22
A major factor in Greece's victories during the Persian Wars was
the antagonistic relationship between Athens and Sparta.
the antagonistic relationship between Ionia and Sparta.
the cooperation of the independent city-states.
its vastly greater number of warships.
23
A principle of our legal system that originated from the Romans' Law of Nations was
suspect could be appointed a lawyer if he/she couldn't pay
one is considered innocent until proven guilty
a suspect had the right to remain silent
citizens were entitled to a public and speedy trial
24
The legendary creature that was killed by Theseus which saved many future Athenian children was
centaur
creataur
minotaur
theataur
25
At its height, the Roman Empire had a population of about
twelve million.
fifty million.
three and a half million.
one hundred million.
26
All of the following were forms of ancient Roman innovation EXCEPT
lightning rods
the arch
elevators
padlocks
27
The Romans adopted Christianity as their official religion under Theodosius the Great.
false
true
28
What's the name of the alliance between Athens and other Greek city-states against the Persians
Hellenic Alliance
Peloponnesian Treaty
GAPO
Delian League
29
At Thermopylae Pass, the Spartan troops
were brave even though they were outnumbered
were all poisoned by the enemy.
refused to fight cause some family was in the opposing army
were defeated easily, earning a legacy of shame.
30
The concepts of yin and yang involve
the idea of the Eightfold Path.
the importance of the family in Confucian belief.
the interplay between society and the individual.
the opposing forces present in nature.
31
Spartan society was notable for
complete political control of its two kings.
great intellectual and artistic accomplishment.
a higher standard of living for most Greek city-states.
emphasis on military and athletic ability.
32
India's caste system was used by Aryans to
travel fast from place to place within Indian subcontinent
profit from the Silk Road
promote work ethic, motivation, and creativity in workplace
categorize/segregate people within a rigid social structure
33
What reason did the Spartans give for not fighting the Persians at Marathon in 490 B.C.?
Spartan and Persian kings were cousins and wouldn't fight.
Sparta was observing a religious festival.
The Oracle told them they would lose a Spartan king.
Sparta said they were unaware of any Persian attack.
34
All of the following were related to training young Spartan warriors EXCEPT
track and field events
Greco-Roman wrestling
learning to ignore torture methods
pankration (boxing/wrestling combo)
35
The Silk Road was a
the road through Japan, the first area to produce silk.
great wall three thousand miles long.
trade route between Rome and China through India's Kingdom.
road covered in silk that only the king could travel upon.
36
Fathers arranged marriages for their daughters where were legally allowed to be married at 12.
false
true
37
Athens is widely regarded as the founder of democracy which is government
ruled by a dictator or tyrant.
ruled by religious leaders.
ruled by the people.
ruled by aristocrats (wealthy).
38
The concept of dharma refers to the
carrying out one's personal duty.
preservation of family honor.
rebirth of the soul.
practice of meditation.
39
Early Rome was divided into two main social classes,
dictatorship
republic
democracy
polis
40
The modern-day marathon ran in the Olympics is 26 miles long in honor of Pheidippides'
undefeated 26-year run as Greece's greatest endurance runner
record run from Marathon to Therm. to warn the Spartans.
victory message delivered to the Athenians.
galiant victory over Xerxes at Marathon.
41
What term is used to remind citizens to always pursue personal excellence?
arete
kudos
excella
agora
42
The greatest threat to Greek existence during the 5th century B.C. were the
Romans
Assyrians
Persians
Hittites
43
The function of the Praetorian Guard was to
protect the empire from barbarians
punish people accused of adultery
protect the emperor
build the aqueducts
44
Which Greek historian wrote History of the Pelop War(saw history in human terms)
Aristotle
Herodotus
Polytheus
Thucydides
45
The emperor kept the poverty-stricken masses pacified by
giving them free grain and providing entertainment.
making hollow promises that were never fulfilled.
building the world's largest ferris wheel
establishing the first lottery in history.
46
The ancient Aryans used this to classify and segregate people into separate social categories.
sewer system
educational system
caste system
music
47
Homer's Illiad and Odyssey were
immense ships
statues of the gods
epic poems
immense paintings
48
All of the following are attributed to the great scientist/inventor Archimedes EXCEPT
he invented gunpowder which helped in siege of walled cities
he found the mathematical figure pi
he invented the screw to draw water from a pond/river/lake
he used a compound pulley system to lift even heavier weight
49
A __ is a form of government in which citizens elect representatives.
republic
dictatorship
polis
democracy
50
By 750 B.C., the __, or city-state, became the central focus of Greek life.
polis
agora
pantheon
hoplite
51
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
ruler of the Harrappans
founder of Buddhism
ruler of the Aryans around 1500 B.C.
king of India
52
Aristotle favored which of the following governments?
constitutional government
theocracy
monarchy
aristocracy
53
Rome's first real threat to their new Roman Republic was Hannibal, a general of ___.
Persia
Gaul
Greece
Carthage
54
One reason for the persecution of Christians by Nero was he blamed them for the huge fire(Rome)
false
true
55
Spartan newborn babies would sometimes be killed by a council of elders if
the babies appeared sickly or ill.
all of these are true.
the babies were premature.
the babies were born with a birth defect
56
The __ was a period of peace and prosperity that lasted over a nundred years.
Long Winter
latifundia
Rubicon
Pax Romana
57
All of the following were buildings of importance on the acropolis in Athens EXCEPT
Erectheion
Pantheon
Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike
58
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
founder of Buddism
ruler of the Aryans around 1500 B.C.
king of India
ruler of the Harrappans
59
Solon promoted the growth of Athenian industry by
abolishing the institution of slavery.
ordering all slaves to learn a trade.
urging farmers to produce more grain.
canceling farmers debts.
60
The first emperor of Rome took the title
Augustus
Proconsul
Claudius
Julius Caesar
61
Oracle bones were used during the Shang Dynasty to
assist in the earliest forms of surgery.
communicate with the gods.
feed homeless dogs.
punish guilty criminals.
62
Homer's Illiad was an epic poem that focused on the __ War.
Trojan
Persian
Peloponnesian
Crimean
63
The early development of Rome was most influenced by the
Greeks, who raised pets and passed on their alphabet.
Campanians, who were advanced architects and soldiers.
Macedonians, who lived in huts and were herders and farmers.
Etruscans, who launched a building program-Rome city created
64
Asoka accomplished /achieved all of the following as leader of ancient India EXCEPT:
He set up hospitals for animals and people.
He established his secret police against assassinations.
His kingdom increased trade and economic prosperity.
He ordered rest stops to be built to assist weary travelers.
65
The Buddha believed that suffering is caused by
demons.
not living according to the laws of God.
spending money foolishly.
desires and material wants of this world.
66
For followers of The Eightfold Path, the main goal is to
be reborn in a higher form.
eliminate desire.
practice nonviolence..
obey one's duties.
67
Which of the following is not a form of ancient Greek architecture?
Ionic
Corinthian
Doric
Lydic
68
Roman soldiers became more loyal to their generals than the state of Rome because
Roman generals rewarded their soldiers w/ plots of land...
had a tolerant attitude toward deserters that boosted morale
the consuls of Rome often made poor decisions in battle.
Rome was ruled by corrupt patricians.
69
Which of the following WAS NOT a major contribution of the Greeks?
classical architecture
Christianity
philosophy
drama
70
Hindu: if one lives good life and fulfills dharma, they'll move closer to spiritual perfection-
moksha
ahimsa
nirvana
jati
71
Roman women in the Early Empire were only allowed to marry someone approved by their mothers.
true
false
72
Athenians are widely considered the founders of what government?
oligarchy
theocracy
democracy
monarchy
73
The invention that led to major expansion fo trade in the Han period was
the process of developing rubber.
textile manufacturing.
the technology of papermaking.
the development of fore-and-aft rigging and rudders on ships
74
The Roman Republic was doomed for failure when
Carthage was destroyed
The Roman people lost faith in the Senate (killed Caesar)
The First Triumvirate fell apart.
Hannibal defeated Rome in the Second Punic War.
75
Which of the following statements best describes the character Themistocles in the movie 300 S.
Spartan second in command to Leonidas.
Persian King.
Athenian politician and commander of the Athenian navy.
Greek historian who wrote the history of the Battle of Ther.
76
Most Greek art had ___ as the primary subject.
the human being
wildlife
scenery
architecture
77
The purpose of the Delian League was to:
unite Greek city-states against the Persians.
unite Sparta and their allies against the Athenians.
form an alliance that would protect the Greeks from Rome
eliminate poverty in the Greek city-states.
78
All of the following are characteristic of Greek religion EXCEPT
a belief in gods, some of which had human form and behavior.
the use of oracle bones to predict the future.
a belief in the existence of powerful goddesses
a belief in a wonderful afterlife.
79
The Romans adopted Christianity as their official religion under Gaius Gracchus.
false
true
80
The astronomer Eratosthenes determined that
Earth was round and circum. is 24,675 miles- close to size
the earth is center of universe and Sun rotates around it
Pluto is part of our solar system.
the moon controlled the cyclic rise and fall of the tides
81
The terra-cotta warriors discovered in 1974 have been tied to which dynasty?
Han
Qin
Shang
Zhou
82
The practice of ostracism protected Athenians against
the Persian Empire
unfair trade practices brought on by the Phoenicians.
their arch-enemy, the Spartans.
corrupt political leaders
83
The elite Persian soldiers, __, were Xerxes bodyguards and helped him defeat the Greeks
Invincibles
Immortals
Wild Things
Unstoppables
84
The new age Alexander the Great saw an expansion in Greek lang. and non-Greek world-___ Era
Epicurean
Mycenaean
Peloponnesian
Hellenistic
85
What was the name of the fighting formation when soldiers marched shoulder-to-shoulder?
phalanx
acropolis
draconian
hoplite
86
Which of the following was not a battle fought between the Greeks and Persians?
Battle of Crete
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Thermopylae
87
The major principles of Buddhism are found in the
Four Noble Truths.
Vedas.
varnas.
Ramayana.
88
Substance discovered by Romans after mixing lime with water and volcanic ash.
Explosive used in cannons
Concrete.
Roman candles.
Beer
89
The __ __ were held every four years to honor Greek gods and goddesses.
Olympic Games
Sophist revivals
Polis debates
Religious Festivals
90
The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was
ruled by a king
ruled by few
controlled by a popular vote
ruled by a tyrant
91
Greeks chose to honor their gods and goddesses in all the following ways EXCEPT
attending a church-related service at least once a week.
they built temples.
by competing in the Olympics.
through festivals
92
Sophists were considered dangerous to the values of ancient Greeks because they believed
wisdom- pursuing one's own good and there's no right/wrong
in constantly questioning authority
that only the wealthiest of people should rule.
in ruling the masses of people through a single ruler/tyrant
93
What was the first Greek state?
Ionia
Crete
Mycenae
Tarsus
94
Which of the following did not play a role in the protection of China during ancient times?
the natural barriers of the Himalaya Mtns and Gobi Desert
the Great Wall of China
well equipped Chinese armies
the Silk Road
95
Chariot racing, a popular form of entertainment, was located at this venue.
Colosseum
The Forum in Rome
Pantheon
Circus Maximus
96
How did religion play a major role in Greek warfare
all are true
all are true
97
The Buddha accepted which of the following Hindu beliefs?
the caste system.
belief in Hindu deities.
a person's place in life was determined by his or her birth.
belief in reincarnation.
98
Qin Shihuangdi unified the Chinese world in part by
creating single currency requiring a single written language
negotiating peace with Syria.
building a complex series of long canals.
conquering Russia.
99
He is considered the father of modern medicine and new doctors take an oath in his name.
Eratosthenes
Aristarchus
Hippocrates
Epicurus
100
Which of the following statements is FALSE as it pertains to ancient Greek history?
right to vote was granted to all men/only women of nobility
Greek art/sculptors focused on idealism, instead of realism
Slavery was common in the Greek world.
They were polytheistic in their religious beliefs.
101
The Zhou dynasty claimed it ruled China because
they believed in civil service.
it had the Mandate of Heaven.
the Mongols feared them.
Zhou ancestors had purchased it from the Huns.
102
The Persian motive for attacking the Greeks was a rel=sult of
the Greeks assisting the Ionians in their battle w/ Persians
the Athenians dominating the Delian League.
Greek refusal to trade with the Persians.
Darius dying at the Battle of Marathon.
103
Rome's first code of laws was the
Twelve Tables
Law of Nations
Ten Commandments
Constitution of the Roman Republic
104
Christianity was eventually tolerated by Romans when Constantine issued the Edict of Milan.
True
False
105
The innovation that allowed Rome to build its aqueducts and other buildings was iron.
false
true
106
___ became the first Christian emperor of Rome.
Nero
Cicero
Constantine
Julius Caesar
107
When Rome was on the verge of collapse, what were the characteristics of its people?
b & c
Romans had no sense of value for community and family.
Romans were hardworking.
Romans were selfish
108
In Hindu belief, the form a person will take in the next life is determined by one's actions or
karma.
ahimsa.
moksha.
dharma.
109
What is not an aspect of Hinduism?
reincarnation
yoga
karma
nirvana
110
Which of the following has nothing to do with Homer's epic poems?
Achilles is killed.
The story of Theseus and the minotaur.
Odysseus' return trip after the fall of Troy.
The Trojan Horse trick.
111
The __ were the first invaders to sack Rome.
Aryans
Visigoths
Greeks
Huns
112
All were reasons why Christianity appealed to so many during the reign of the Roman E. EXCEPT
Christianity fulfilled a human need to belong.
Christianity offered salvation and eternal life to indivs.
Christianity gave meaning and purpose to life.
Christianity appealed to the wealthy ruling class of Rome.
113
Which is not a geographic characteristic of Greece that helped it be isolated from Europe?
desert
mountains
peninsula protected by water
bays which provide many harbors
114
For how many years did the Etruscans control Rome?
202 years
200 years
59 years
141 years
115
Plato had come to distrust the workings of
authority
politicians
democracy
lawyers
116
What philosophy believed that showing no emotion was the best way to achieve happiness?
Sophism
Stoicism
Cynicism
Epicureanism
117
All of the following were important inventions of ancient China except:
gunpowder
paper
iron weapons
magnetic compass
118
The First Triumvirate was made up of
Tiberius, Gaius, and Timothy.
Marius, Scully, and Cincinnatus.
Lucius, Cornelius, and Sulla.
Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar.
119
Most of Greek mainland is made up of
low-lying hills.
a wide floodplain
unusually fertile farmland
rugged mountains.
120
According to Confucius, the most important institution was
nature.
the government
the family
the emperor.
121
Athenian and other Greek scholars believed that the secret to defeating the Persians was
unity among Greek polis'.
to make a preemptive attack on Persian soil first.
to acquire 250 war elephants from India.
hiring mercenaries from neighboring Rome.
122
The main ideas of Buddhism are found in the
Ramayana
Four Noble Truths
Torah
Mahabarata
123
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
None of the above
Buddism
Hinduism
Both A and B
124
SPQR is a Latin acronym for which of the following terms?
the mythological story of the beginning of Rome
The Roman Republic
the first four emperors
the Punic Wars fought against Carthage
125
In 49 B.C., Julius Caesar began a civil war by
leading his troops across the Rubicon River against Pompey.
crossing the Alps with troops and elephants.
adopting the Julian calendar.
driving Pompey out of Italy.
126
Athens was defeated during the Peloponnesian War by an alliance led by the
Spartans
Delian League
Macedonians
Persians
127
The concepts of zero and infinity were developed during the reign of the
Aryans.
Mauryans.
Guptas.
Sudras.
128
Which Greek philosopher taught his students by questioning them/supported, logical answers?
Solon
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
129
All of the following are natural borders of India EXCEPT:
Arabian Sea
Gobi Desert
Bay of Bengal
Himalaya Mountains
130
Daoism emphasizes
the central role of the emperor.
respect for one's parents and siblings.
finding the proper place in the social order.
harmony between the individual and nature.

World History Final Flashcards | StudBud