The Zhou Dynasty claimed that the gods favored them over the Shang Dynasty. This is ____.

an example of the Mandate of Heaven

Major power struggles in the early Roman Republic were between _____.

the patricians and the plebeians

How did Confucian teachings define women´s roles?

Women should be restricted to domestic and family life

What is the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?

Mahayana was more accessible to the masses.

Diocletian´s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to _____.

to make control of the Empire more efficient

Which of the following was a consequence of the development of Civilization?

Social inequality developed in societies

Which of the following is NOT true of Wudi?

He was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace.

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World History Semester 1 Final Review

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Multiple Choice review of World History, Semester 1

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1
Agriculture began in many places around the globe at about the same time because of ____.
Migration
cultural exchange
climate change
New technologies
2
A Republic is a government in which _____.
a small minority backed by the military has the power
citizens participate directly in law-making
power rests with the nobility and the wealthy
citizens elect their leaders
3
The Zhou Dynasty claimed that the gods favored them over the Shang Dynasty. This is ____.
An example of Empire Building
an example of the dynastic cycle
an example of the Mandate of Heaven
An example of the use of Oracle Bones
4
Information about temple offerings written in Cuneiform are examples of ____.
economics
complex institutions
religion
record keeping
5
Why did most ancient civilizations begin in river valleys?
there were fewer fires in valleys
the weather was better in valleys
for defensive purposes
water was available for crops
6
Major power struggles in the early Roman Republic were between _____.
the patricians and the plebeians
military and civilians
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
the executive and legislative branches of government
7
Pyramids were _____.
King´s tombs
commonly used in Egyptian cemeteries
Open to the public for prayer
Egyptian palaces
8
Ancient religions were usually ____.
non-existent
universal
monotheistic
polytheistic
9
How did Confucian teachings define women´s roles?
Women should be restricted to domestic and family life
Women are the rulers of the home
Women are socially, but not politically equal to men
Women should be treated equally in all areas of life
10
Which early civilization was located in a place called "the land between rivers"?
Sumer
China
Indus
Egypt
11
Which of the following was an advancement of the Neolithic?
Stone Tools
Burial of the dead
Domesticated plants
Iron weapons
12
What is the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
Mahayana was more accessible to the masses.
Mahayana held to Buddhism´s original teachings.
Theravada established new trends in Buddhist art.
Theravada taught that many people were potential Buddhas.
13
Diocletian´s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to _____.
decrease the authority of the Senate
protect the west from Greek influences
to make control of the Empire more efficient
to separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
14
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians ___.
would not worship Roman gods
were mostly Jews
ignored wealth and status
called for the overthrow of Rome
15
People who create goods by hand are called _____.
merchants
artisans
crafters
barterers
16
The rise and fall in power of ruling families in China was called _____.
Polytheism
Theocracy
Dynastic Cycle
Mandate of Heaven
17
A ziggurat is a Mesopotamian ____.
temple
peasant
palace
tomb
18
Which was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
disruption of trade
Germanic invasions
the huge defense budget
a strong military
19
Which of the following was a consequence of the development of Civilization?
Social inequality developed in societies
Homo sapiens disappeared from the Earth
The world began to retreat into the ice age
Food shortages became a major problem
20
A government in which rule is based on religious authority is a _____.
democracy
theocracy
monarchy
polyocracy
21
Mesopotamian systems of irrigation led to ___.
increased societal complexity
decreased societal complexity
increased flooding
increased droughts
22
Which was NOT a consequence of the Neolithic Revolution?
long term settlements
population growth
fewer food shortages
climate change
23
The Jewish Diaspora refers to ____.
the destruction of the temple in AD 70
the forced dispersal of Jews
Jerusalem
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
24
People who move frequently from place to place without settling down are called _____.
farmers
explorers
nomads
hunter-gatherers
25
Which of the following is NOT true of Wudi?
He continued Liu Bang´s centralizing policies
He was known as the martial emperor
He integrated Confucian studies into the government
He was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace.

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