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Use this Quiz to help prepare for the 2021 Fall Semester Exam! Happy studying!
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1
One practical reason Egyptians developed a calendar was to
find the best time to bury the pharaoh
decide the best time to collect taxes
determine the best time to plant crops
help develop a system of written numbers
2
What conflict of interests lay between Rome and Carthage?
all of these responses are true
control of Egypt
control of Anatolia
control of the Mediterranean Sea
3
Which of the following was a sign of the Roman Empire's weakness after the
Pax Romana?
recruiting mercenaries for the army
the rule of Diocletian
the death of Attila, leader of the Huns
minting coins that contained more silver
4
What was the underlying objective that gave rise to the Chinese philosophies of Confucius, Laozi, and the Legalists?
how to restore family values and relationships among the Chinese people
how to best apply punishment to ensure a strictly controlled government
how to restore social order, harmony, and respect for authority
how to live simply and in harmony with nature and the universal force
5
In the classical period, about what percentage of the Greek mainland was suitable for farming?
75%
25%
5%
50%
6
After the Romans drove out the last Etruscan monarch from power, they established a republic, a government in which
power rests with the nobility and the wealthy
power rests with a small minority who are supported by the military
power rests with citizens who have the right to select their leaders
power rests with citizens who participate directly in law-making
7
Among the conquerors of the ancient world, what was Cyrus famous for?
He bragged that he had burned Babylon and killed its inhabitants
He practiced tolerance of diversity
He held one of the ancient world's largest libraries
To silence criticism he burned "useless" books.
8
The seasonal winds that dominate India's climate and affect crops are called
Tornados
Monsoons
Floods
Thunderstorms
9
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians
ignored wealth and status
were mostly Jews.
would not worship Roman gods.
called for the overthrow of Roman rulers.
10
What was the chief purpose for constructing the Royal Road?
for more efficient transportation
for more efficent trade
for more efficient communication
for more efficient troop movement
11
What early species of hominids was the first to migrate, use tools, fire, and to develop the start of spoken language
Neanderthal
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Australopithecines
12
The social class system that came to be known as the caste system was established in India by
India's first residents
Hindus
Aryans
Hittites
13
Which of the following was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents?
Confucius
Zoroaster
Hanfeizi
Laozi
14
Which of the following is NOT true about the Roman code of laws known as the 12 Tables?
It was written down.
It allowed for flexible interpretation of the law.
It was publicly displayed.
It gave legal protection to all citizens.
15
What was the system of writing that Sumerian scribes created?
cuneiform
specialization
ziggurat
barter
16
What impact did the sea have on ancient Greek life?
It linked parts of Greece and other societies.
It kept communities separate from each other.
It made most of the land unsuitable for farming.
It helped Greece support a large population.
17
The Phoenicians contributed greatly to written communication by introducing the first use of
phonetic symbols
pictographs
papyrus
vowels
18
Why were Egyptian farmers more fortunate than the farmers of Mesopotamia?
The Nile flooded more deeply than the Tigris and Euphrates
The Tigris and Euphrates frequently changed course; the Nile didn't
The Nile flowed north; the Tigris and Euphratese flowed southeast
The Nile flooded on schedule; the Tigris and Euphrates flooded irregularly
19
What time in the past does "prehistoric" refer to?
before the appearance of Homo sapiens
before the Neolithic Age
before the invention of writing
before the establishment of civilizations
20
Why did Egyptians build pyramids to house pharaohs' bodies?
the pyramid became a place that Egyptians came to worship different gods
they did not believe in the afterlife
a pharaoh needed a resting place to continue ruling after death
Pyramids served as a monument that could be seen throughout ancient Egypt.
21
Our earliest ancestors lived this type of lifestyle
Nomadic hunter-gatherers
Historians are unsure what type of lifestyle our earliest ancestors had
Settled agriculturalists
Semi-nomadic herders
22
This city-state ruled the Delian League like an empire.
Athens
Corinth
Thebes
Sparta
23
What caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government?
the independent nature of the people
the size of the region
the geography of the region
the invasions by the Dorians
24
What caused the decline of Athens' golden age and the end of democracy?
earthquakes
corruption
military defeat
volcanic eruption
25
This kind of government was formed by Shi Huangdi and in it he had ultimate power and used it in an arbitrary manner
empire
autocracy
bureaucracy
dynasty
26
Slash and burn farming refers to
destroying farmland through carelessness
competing with others for available farmland
harvesting farmed crops
clearing land for farming
27
Contact between the Mycenaeans and the Minoans led to
The Trojan War
the fall of Mycenaean Civilization
the Mycenaeans adopting Minoan culture
Invasion by the Dorians
28
The two items below that are most similar are
moksha and nirvana
nirvana and varnas
the Ten Commandments and the Four Noble Truths
ethical monotheism and Hammurabi's Code
29
To restore social order, harmony, & good government, Confucius thought society should be organized around what category?
values
golden rules
social classes
relationships
30
The belief in many gods is called
Polytheism
Ugallu
Cultural diffusion
Atheism
31
Ancient Egypt was protected by natural barriers formed by
The Mediterranean
cataracts
Deserts
The Nile
32
Which feature did the Assyrian library of Nineveh have?
The collection had more than 500 clay tables from throughout the empire
The manuscripts were written on Egyptian papyrus
The collection was catalogued and organized into many rooms
All manuscripts were about warfare and the lion hunt
33
The most able seafarers of the early Mediterranean were the
Hittites
Phoenicians
Babylonians
Assyrians
34
What made Persians successful in unifying their conquered territories?
They converted conquered peoples to Zoroastrianism
Provinces followed their own laws/customs but installed Persian governors
Provinces sent local representatives to the royal court to make laws
The Royal Road was used to transport troops to keep provinces under control
35
The language group that English, Sanskirt, Persian, and Spanish all derived from is
Indo-European
Anatolian
Hittite
Babylonian
36
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?
the represesntatives of the common citizens
the chief executives of government
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
37
Historical narratives and epic poetry were a further development of what major characteristic of civilization?
advanced cities
complex institutions
record keeping
advanced technology
38
What is one environmental challange people faced in early Chinese societies?
close proximity to other civilizations meant intense trading competition
a lack of fertile soil made farming almost impossible in China
great floods sometimes covered whole villages
a limited water source was available for farming
39
As people settled in stable communities based on agriculture,
The development of technology stopped
Food surpluses allowed some workers to develop skills as craftspeople
Religion took on a much less signifcant role in society
Farmers abandoned the use of domesticated animals
40
Two characteristics that help define civilization are
Nomadic cultures and standardization of jobs
Domestication of animals and growth of schools
Unorganized religion and large populations
Advanced cities and specialized workers
41
Which of the following regions was ruled at different times by the Kushites, the Assyrians, and the Persians?
China
the Fertile Crescent
Egypt
Anatolia
42
Our earliest hominid ancestors first appeared in which location?
Egypt
Africa
China
Mesopotamia
43
What was one way the Nile River impacted Ancient Egypt?
They avoided using the Nile to travel and trade.
They built settlements very close to the banks of the Nile River.
They closely watched river levels because flooding was very unpredictable.
They planted crops each year after the river flooded.
44
The 10 Commandments became the basis for
the division of Israel into separate kingdoms
the civil and religious laws of Judaism
the idea of the promised land
Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt
45
The Neolithic Revolution refers to the time when early humans
Mastered fire
Developed agriculture
Began to organize governments
Migrated from Africa
46
Why did Assyrians need to develop a strong army?
With no natural barriers Assyria had to defend itself from frequent attacks
To obtain power in Assyria, a ruler needed military conquests
The army was needed to collect taxes from new territories
Assyria glorified military strength
47
This ruler was most famous for a uniform code of laws that unified his kingdom
Shang Di
Hammurabi
Gilgamesh
Sargon
48
Which of the following was an important part of the Roman economy?
slavery
all of these responses are true
agriculture
trade
49
What was one environmental challenge the people of Sumer faced in Mesopotamia?
an overabundance of natural resources
no water to irrigate crops
dry, desert land which could not be farmed
unpredictable flooding
50
In order for a democracy to be a direct democracy, laws must be
voted on by representatives
written down
voted on by citizens
freely debated
51
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
Cities were constantly at war despite huge defensive structures
Cities were destroyed by invaders in horse-drawn chariots
Cities were planned and had their own plumbing and sewage systems
Cities were laid down without thinking, forming a jumble of streets
52
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism all share which of the following?
all of these answers are true
the goal of release from the cycle of death and rebirth
the caste system
a single founder
53
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
military and civilians
the executive and legislative branches of government
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
54
As a result of the 207 years of
Pax Romana
, the Roman Empire
experiencd continuing hostilities among neighboring regions.
experienced peace and prosperity.
survived invasions from barbarian tribes.
shrank in size and wealth.
55
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a law handed down by God to humanity
a prophecy about the future
a mutual promise between God and humanity
56
What made up a Polis in Ancient Greece?
a tribe or clan
a democratic government led by a tyrant
a monarchy and an army
a city and its surrounding countryside
57
This city-state led the Peloponnesian League more equitably but commanded the League's military forces.
Corinth
Athens
Sparta
Thebes
58
The Indo-European peoples that migrated from the steppes were mainly
Herders
Traders
Hunters
Farmers
59
Which of the following reflects the chronological order in which these wars took place?
Persian Wars, Trojan War, Peloponnesian War
Trojan War, Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War
Persian Wars, Peloponnesian Wars, Trojan War
Peloponnesian War, Persian Wars, Trojan War
60
Monotheism
describes Hebrews' belief - unusual for the time- that their God was
the one and only God
a forgiving and protective God
associated not with a place but with a people
a spiritual, not physical, presence
