Coach Graham's AP World History Periods 1 & 2 Review

One of the world's first Neolithic villages

This possibly mythical dynasty is said to have organized public life in China.

City-state that emphasized education and founded the world's first democracy.

The Yellow Turban uprising helped weaken this dynasty during the later portion of its rule.

Roman ruler who established the Pax Romana, a period of peace lasting more than 200 years.

Military advancement based on merit, skill, & bravery instead of nobility or family connections

Which of the following was not a cause for the fall of the Roman Empire?

Cult that probably arose in Peru when maize became an important crop

Short lived dynasty founded by Shi Huangdi, used legalism to rule, & persecuted Confucianist

Built ziggurats to please their gods

Humans as hunter/gatherers and use of stone and bone tools are examples of:

Created the Mandate of Heaven after overthrowing the previous dynasty

Which of the following are men not allowed to do in most patriarchal societies?

Tribe which spread use of iron metallurgy, agriculture, and language throughout much of Africa

Believed the best way to acquire a good government was to hire well educated & moral people

Which of the following is the holy book of Hinduism?

This civilizations cities were well planned, fortified, and uniformly constructed.

This emperor created a law code based on Roman law & expanded the Byzantine Empire's boundaries

Roman general who conquered Gaul, was named dictator for life, and was later assassinated.

Believed to have brought Hinduism and the caste system to India.

Liu Bang established this dynasty, which established its capital in Chang'an.

Religion which believed in a cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu

Believed strict laws and harsh punishment would reduce crime

Women's status in society and role at home diminishes during the Neolithic Age

This civilization had a pyramid for the sun and moon and was most likely ruled by its priests.

Series of wars which pitted the Delian League, led by Athens, against the Achaemenids

This Han emperor based his government on Legalism but based his universities on Confucianism.

City-state in Greece known for its military.

Which characteristic about the Roman Republic is not true?

Which of the following statements about the Byzantine Empire is not true?

Women are responsible for household finances while men work in the fields

Ruled Central America; had an authoritarian government, and carved gigantic human heads.

Persian dynasty founded by Cyrus I & expanded to stretch from India to Egypt by his son, Darius

Believed humans should live simple lives and try to live in harmony with nature

"First emperor" of China who linked sections of the Great Wall & treated peasants harshly

Which of the following statements about the Phoenicians is not true?

Earliest recorded dynasty that used oracle bones to receive messages from their ancestors.

Philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and often disagreed with the government

This empire was divided up into 23 satrapies, each with their own military & tax collectors

Which of the following statements about the Mayans is not true?

First written law code that established harsh punishments and high standards of behavior