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A World History Midterm Exam Review - 9th grade. #worldhistory
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1
Mesopotamia means
Land of Many Gods
Land of Fertile Soil
Land Under the Mountains
Land Between Two Rivers
2
Where
did the civilizations first develop?
India, China, Iceland, and Greenland
Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Isreal, and Jamacia
Mesopotamia, India, China, and Greenland
3
Alexander the Great was important because...
Overthrew the Kings of Rome and founded the Republic.
He instituted democratic reforms in Athens.
Died without an heir.
Spread Greek culture to many far-away lands.
4
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have what in common?
The divinity of Jesus Christ
Religious persecution in medieval Europe.
They were the official religions of major Empires.
They share the same God
5
The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism is centered around
meditation and prayer
non-violence and obedience
honesty and integrity
desire and suffering
6
What type of Government is Ancient Athens ?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Communism
Democracy
7
Ashoka, the great emperor of Mauryan empire
None of these answers is correct.
converted to Buddhism after his bloody war against Kalinga.
wrote the handbook on the principles of government
was the only emperor to extend India beyond the subcontinent
8
Writing in ancient Mesopotamia was called____________________________.
Heiroglyphics
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
Cave drawings
9
Why were Sparta and Athens Allies for some time?
To fight against the Persians
Just because
To conquer other places
To help other places
10
what is taoism
a religious belief
a guideline to life
a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu
a chinese philosophy based on writings of siddhartha gautama
11
All early civilizations were built
Near a river
Where they were protected by a natural boundary
On a mountain
Near an ocean
12
Which is not a characteristic of a civilization?
Complex Institutions
Record Keeping
Strong Military
Specialized Workers
13
According to Confucianism, what is the most important thing a society needs to function?
People who eat dinner regularly
People who know their status and Relationships
A Good Ruler
People who follow the rules of society exactly
14
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
There are few artifacts from the Indus Valley.
Its written language has not yet been deciphered.
It existed in a part of the world that has been ignored.
It existed for only a few hundred years.
15
The Golden Age of India happened during the rule of the Gupta Empire, and was a time of:
Wars and wealth
Inventions and peacefulness
All of these
Disease and chaos
16
What kind of government did Rome have under Augustus?
Empire
Direct democracy
Dynasty
Republic
17
Roman architecture and art were largely based on
Asian ideas
African ideas
Greek ideas
Celtic ideas
18
Which of the following was true of both the Han and Gupta Empires?
They were both overrun by Germanic tribes.
Both saw a number of technological advances.
They both had a tradition of dynasties.
Both had religious unity.
19
The 12 Tables of the Roman Republic served a similar function as which other document?
the Book of the Dead
the Code of Hammurabi
the Magna Carta
the Dead Sea Scrolls
20
Example of a law from Hamarrabbi's Code?
Eye for an eye
No Egyptians allowed
Freedom of speech
No taxation without representation
21
Why did Buddhism develop out of Hinduism?
Buddha didn't believe in reincarnation
Life is Suffering
Buddha didn't agree with the Caste System
Nirvana
22
Why were river valleys good locations for permanent settlements and the rise of civilizations?
The water was refreshing
The farmers liked farming
They were near the ocean
The soil was fertile
23
What countries/empires was Alexander the great king of
Persia, Macedon, Egypt(Pharaoh), Asia, etc.
That one place over there
Macedon?
Yes
24
Pax romana
means Roman Pox and was how Jews referred to Roman rule
means Roman Peace and refers to the golden age of Rome
means Roman Peace and refers to the rule of Julius Caesar
means Roman Pox and refers to a plague that decimated Rome
25
During the Paleolithic Era man obtained his food by:Paleolithic Era man obtained his food by:
Hunting and gathering
Buying and selling at a marketplace
Farming
Raising animals
26
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
Cities were destroyed by invaders in horse-drawn chariots.
Cities were planned, had plumbing and sewage systems.
Cities were built without thinking, in a jumble of streets.
Cities constantly at war despite huge defensive structures.
27
The creation of what led to the rise of Human Civilizations all around the World?
Agriculture
Fire
Industry
The Wheel
28
what does Confucianism aim to achieve?
to create a more peaceful society through the individual
To fulfill the word of god
to always follow the word of confucias
to make life better
29
Who is the founder of Judaism?
The Prophet of Muhammed
Guru Nanak
Jesus
Abraham
30
Ancient Egypt had pharaohs, but ancient China had ____________.
kings
warriors
scribes
emperors
31
What is the sacred text of Christianity
Torah
Vedas
Quran
Bible
32
Who was the first emperor to legalize Christianity?
Commodus
Constantine
Justinian and Theodora
Marcus Aurelius
33
What was the main belief of Taoism
Do what society considers fitting
Worship ancestors for rewards
Selfish desires result in suffering
Living in peace and harmony
34
One core belief of Hinduism
Sacrifice of jelly straws
Karma
Taking offerings
Not eating fish
35
What religion did Persia follow
Christianity
Confuism
Islam
Zoroastrianism
36
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
military and civilians
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces.
37
What are two of the 5 Pillars that are very important to Muslims?
hajj and fasting
fasting and bar mitzvah
bar mitzvah and baptism
fasting and baptism
38
Who was the leader during the Golden Age of Athens?
Pericles
Homer
Athens
Perseus
39
Much of the Indus civilizations were described as being
unorganized.
planned cities.
violent.
lacking advancements.
40
Mesopotamia is part of the...
Fertile Circle
Illuminati
Fertile Crescent
Fertile Crescent Moon
41
Which of the following civilizations had a Monotheistic religion?
Ancient Greece
Roman Republic
Islamic Caliphate
Early Indian Civilization
42
What accomplishment did Alexander the Great do
He built the parathon
He build one of the world’s largest empires
He Lead the Persian war
He built the temple of Zeus
43
What was one negative impact of Sparta's focus on the military?
Falling behind in arts and science
Losing many wars
The helots revolted
Having too much trade
44
Who was Athens named after?
Athena God of wisdom
Ares god of war
Poseidon god of the sea
Zeus king of gods
45
What are some of the basic beliefs of Christianity?
The Bible, Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit
The messiah hasn't come yet and God communicates through prophets
Inevitable suffering, reincarnation, that there is no god
Everyone has a reactive mind which makes us not experience life
46
What was the founder of Buddhism's name?
Shi Haung Di
Siddhartha Gautama
Ashoka
John Smith
47
Where did the earliest civilizations of ancient Egypt develop?
Near the center of Africa
Next to early Mesopotamia in the west Mountains
Along the Nile
On the coast of the Atlantic
48
The founder of Islam is
Siddharth Gautama
Jesus
Mohammed
There is no founder
49
How do you get to salvation in Buddhism?
Fasting
Wealth
Giving up Desire
Prayer
50
The Caste System is related to what culture?
Mesopotamia
China
Assyria
India
51
What were some advancements made in the Paleolithic Era
domestication of animals
Complex tools and objects made of stone and natural fibers.
the use of agriculture
learning to use fire.
52
Ancient Egypt was protected by natural barriers formed by
the Mediterranean
the delta
the Nile
deserts
53
Hinduism is mainly located where?
Budapest
India
Nicaragua
Carters house
54
Main rivers of ancient Mesopotamia
Niger and Nile
Tigris and Euphrates
Indus and Yellow
Amazon and Euphrates
55
Who was allowed to be a citizen in Athens?
Women
Foreign men
Slaves
Native-born men
56
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Lao Tzu
Mohammed
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
57
Hinduism & Buddhism originated in...
Middle East
Italy
India
Europe
58
Which of the following was NOT an innovation of Roman architecture?
dome
vault
arch
columns
59
The writing of Ancient Egypt was called
hirographics
Arabic
Hieroglyphics
English
60
Alexander the Great was important because...
Died without an heir.
He instituted democratic reforms in Athens.
Spread Greek culture to many far-away lands.
Overthrew the Kings of Rome and founded the Republic.
61
The Ultimate Goal of Hinduism and Buddhism was...
Moksha and Nirvana
Moksha Only
Nirvana Only
Heaven and Enlightement
62
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
there is no founder
Lao Tsu
Abraham
Siddhartha Guatama
63
Communities in Ancient Greece were
separated by valleys and rivers
separated by deserts and mountains
separated by rugged mountains and valleys
seperated by rivers and deserts
64
Which is NOT a pillar of Islam?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Muhammad is the savior.
Give money to charity.
The is no God but Allah.
65
Which of the following best defines Confucianism?
respect for your elders, parents, and/or authority
looks for harmony with nature or with the whole world
strict laws and punishments to force people to behave
66
Civilization in ancient China began in the...
Yellow River Valley
Indus River Valley
Yangtze River Valley
Xi Jiang River Valley
67
What did the ancient civilizations in Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia have in common?
They all had similar government structures.
They were all nomads
They were all located near rivers
They all had writing systems
68
What was the Silk Road in Ancient China?
As a place for tourist
A runway
As a border
A trade route
69
What is a similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Both are polytheistic.
Both follow the Vedas.
Both believe in reincarnation
Both are monotheistic.
70
Paleolithic people could best be described as ...
Settlers
Warriors
Nomads
Farmers
71
Which is not an important pillar of Buddhism?
Four Noble Truths
Pray Five Times a Day
Nirvana
Eightfold Path
