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Unit 1 #WorldHistory Test Review
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1
Which would be the BEST title for this map?
The Asian Trading Network
The Mongol Invasions
The Silk Road
The Chinese Empire
2
Unlike the other ancient people in the Middle East, the Hebrews were
monotheistic
, meaning they
believed in only one god.
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book.
believed spirits lived in all things.
followed the teachings of the Torah.
3
Since ancient times the southwestern coast of India has been MOST impacted by
tidal waves
drought
monsoons
earthquakes
4
This diagram shows the holy books of what religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Hebrew
5
How was Zoroastrianism different from most of the religions of Egypt and Mesopotamia
Zoroastrianism is Monotheistic
Zoroaster taught about many different gods
Egypt and Meso. believed in being rewarded in the afterlife
Zoroaster didn't believe in an afterlife
6
In Hinduism, a person's dharma -or set of spiritual duties and obligations- is based on
the Vedas.
their class and station in life.
dedication to Vishnu.
bad karma.
7
Early civilizations in Egypt, India, and China all share which common trait?
they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys
coastal locations allowed them to trade with the Romans
each civilization flourished despite harsh desert conditions
we know little due to catastrophic natural disasters
8
What was the purpose of
The Analects
?
It laid out the teachings of Confucianism.
It was the autobiography of Buddha.
It told of the origin of China.
It was the main history of China.
9
Which number on this map represents the Harappan civilization
5
3
4
1
10
Confucianism, a philosophy developed in China in the 5th-6th century BCE, had a great impact on
religious rituals and practices.
Theravada Buddhism.
roles of the family and different people in society
China's relations with the West.
11
The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it
defeated the Romans over control of trade routes.
was marked by achievements in science, math, and the arts.
established the role of Buddhism as the central religion
was the first Indian civilization to unite India people.
12
The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to
allow commoners to have more rights
give all people voting rights.
let all people know all the laws.
free slaves from oppression
13
Chandragupta Maurya founded his empire in the 300s BCE in what modern-day country?
Saudi Arabia
India
Tibet
Iran
14
This style of picture-writing would have been found in which civilization?
Shang Characters
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Indus Sanskrit
Sumerian Cuneiform
15
Although Buddhism began in India, its highest
percentage
of followers can be found in
Russia
China
Japan
Bangladesh
16
Who is considered to be the "Father of the Hebrews"?
Mohammad
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
17
The Eightfold Path is a guiding principle of
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
18
The concept of karma is best described as
the total effect of one's good and bad actions during life.
being reborn into another life.
the continuous pattern of life and death.
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
19
One of the reasons for the success of early civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia was because
they formed democratically elected governments
they used rivers and bodies of water for food and for trade
they were geographically protected from outside invaders.
they were able to find ways to make stone tools.
20
How did Buddhism enter China in the 1st Century CE?
the Bubonic Plague
the Ming Dynasty
the Silk Roads
the Mongols
21
In Ancient Egypt, the ___ was both the head of governmental and religious life.
Pharaoh
Emperor
General
King
22
A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she
were not the firstborn son or daughter.
did not convert to Buddhism.
did not pass the civil service exam.
became corrupt or unjust.
23
One difference between Hinduism and Buddhism is
Only Hindus believe in Nirvana
Buddhists believe in the Caste System
Buddha believed anybody could reach Nirvana
Hindus follow the Eight-fold Path
24
The Zhou Dynasty originated the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that
one could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it.
the ruler of China would be the head of the church.
God favored China over all other countries.
the emperor was only allowed to rule with the gods' blessing
25
The fall of the Mauryan Empire is closely related to the death of Emperor
Babur
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Bindusara
26
The caste system in India was used for what purpose?
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
Create a military to defend India from Mongol invasion
to provide social control and structure based on one’s birth
27
The blue line on this map represents what major river?
Euphrates
Amazon
Nile
Tigris
28
The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to
divide the empire into rival states
prevent immigration.
prevent foreign invasion
show the greatness of the emperor.
29
Which form of writing used a wedge shaped stylus on clay tablets
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
Chinese Characters
Cuneiform
30
Monotheism, the belief in one god, was first practiced by
Confucians.
Hebrews
Muslims.
Christians
31
What is the dominant religion of India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
32
The MAIN reason for the construction of the pyramids was to
convince peasants of the greatness of the pharaoh
intimidate potential invaders of the Egyptian kingdom
serve as burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs.
serve as burial tombs for important people.
33
The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers
Yellow and Yangtze.
Danube and Rhine.
Nile and Congo.
Tigris and Euphrates.
