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WHAP Unit 1 Exam
WHAP Unit 1 Exam
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6 Weeks Review for WHAP Unit 1
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1
Before Judaism was established by the Hebrews, most river valley civilizations practiced:
monotheism
secularism
polytheism
humanism
2
Alexander the Great's conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the —
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system
spread of Hellenic culture
3
The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to —
politics
literature
mathematics
architecture
4
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
The Greek people had many different languages and religions
The mountainous terrain resulted in scattered settlements
Greece and Rome were often at war
Leaders found small towns easy to control from a distance
5
The concept of a government controlled by priests of based on religious law is called:
monarchy
republic
oligarchy
theocracy
6
Which of the following is a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Machines were used to produce mass-market goods
A surplus of food led to more complex societies
Hunter/Gatherers were the primary source of food production
Feudal manors provided the necessities of life
7
What are hoplites?
Foreign soldiers hired to protect Greek city-states
Citizen soldiers who only serve when there is a crisis
The part of the government made of commoners
A small, professional army that served the king
8
Which of the following is characteristic of classical Greek sculpture?
Importance of democracy
Interest in the human body
Emphasis on religion
Equality of men and women
9
How did the roles of women differ in Sparta and Athens?
Spartan women had fewer rights and reduced levels of freedom
Spartan women had more freedoms and the same rights as men
Spartan women were the primary earners of their households
Spartan women spent more time managing the home
10
The Code of Hammurabi and Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that:
worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire
informed citizenry will help maintain peace and prosperity
equality of the people is the goal of government
harsh punishment for crime will allow for an orderly society
11
How was population affected by the switch from hunting and gathering to agriculture:
Increase in population
No noticeable change in population
Decrease in population
12
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on —
human rights
military service
education
family order
13
The primary form of government that arose during the Neolithic Age was:
democracy
oligarchy
monarchy
republic
14
A factor that prevented the Greek city-states from uniting as a single nation was the —
cold, hostile climate of the region
mountainous topography of the region
size of the desert regions
lack of a common language
15
Why was the planting of grains/vegetables important for people during the Neolithic Revolution?
They didn't require complex stone tools/technology to grow.
They provided a reliable food source throughout the year.
They could be grown in any environment.
They required little water to grow
16
Which of the following was considered important by philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle?
tradition
emotion
belief
reason
17
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the —
growth of iron tool-making technology
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
decline of large empires
migration of early peoples to the Americas
18
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about —
the establishment of permanent settlements
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
19
Which of the following technologies was developed during the Neolithic Era?
Stone Tools
Fire
Weapons
Irrigation
20
Long-term contributions of Greek/Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
government and law
religious doctrine
military technology
economic policy and planning