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A review of NYS-CCLS 9R & AP Global History concepts from 3500 B.C. until the classical era.
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1
Egypt
was an economically significant state to
Alexander
, the
Persians
and the
Romans
why?
It was the cultural epicenter of the ancient world
It provided the Mediterranean with most of its grain supply
It was believed to be the homeland of the Olympian Gods
It was a holy site to all three Abrahamic faiths
2
The use of the
Silk Road
between Europe and Asia and
caravan routes
in North Africa led to...
Access to new luxury items like silk, porcelain and spices
Nations becoming more isolated and self-sufficient
The spread of diseases such as smallpox and bubonic plague
Cultural diffusion - the spread of new ideas
3
One similarity between the
Mongol Empire
and the
Inca Empire
of South America is that...?
Both developed cash-crop farming.
Both societies practiced monotheistic religions.
Both societies adapted to difficult physical environments.
Both societies heavily utilized slave trade.
4
Qin Shi Huangdi
- emperor of the
Qin Empire
was a legalist leader. What is
legalism
?
A political philosophy emphasizing a strong central leader.
The belief that all are entitled to a fair trial by jury.
The teachings of Laozi.
The belief that there should be less centralized leadership.
5
In ancient
Rome
, this was the main governing body of the state...
The Vox Populi
The Senate
The Maniple
The Tribune of the Plebs
6
The age of
Pericles
in Athens and the
Gupta Empire
in
India
both experienced a golden age with
Advancements in art, science and technology
Expanding their empire to control other nations
Putting an end to foreign domination
Advancement in democratic governments
7
One way the
Twelve Tables, The Code of Hammurabi
and the
Justinian Code
were similar was...
They established a precedent of religious tolerance
They established social equality amongst different classes
They were trade agreements between neighboring countries
They were written legal systems
8
In ancient Rome, this was the noble class, who's name derives from the
Latin
word for "father".
Untouchables
Plebeians
Shudras
Patricians
9
According to the video, what were some
Roman innovations
that greatly helped progress?
Roads
Aqueducts
Advanced medicine
Public Baths
10
Emperor
Qin Shi Huangdi's
most important accomplishment is which of the following?
Conquering all of Mongolia in the name of China.
Unifying all of China under a single Emperor.
Sending a fleet of ships to trade silk with India.
Stopping the eastward expansion of Alexander the Great.
11
Ashoka
was noteworthy in the
Maurya Empire
as he caused the spread of what religion?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism - revived under his leadership
12
Why did most of the earliest human civilizations arise around river valleys?
Rivers allowed for an easy source to transport resources.
Rivers were essential for irrigating crops.
Annual flooding was an excellent way to clean the streets.
Rivers provided a ready source of fresh water.
13
The fusion of
Persian
,
Indian
,
Greek
and
Egyptian
culture is called?
Phrygian culture
Hellenistic culture
Punic culture
Mycenaen culture
14
A key similarity between the
Maurya Empire
and the
Roman Empire
is that...
Both had distinct social classes based on wealth
Both made money by conquering other nations
Both practiced monotheistic religions
They both utilized the exact same numerical system
15
Which statement about the
Mongols
is supported by the information on the map?
The city of Samarkand was part of the Yuan Dynasty.
The Yuan Dynasty isolated China from outside influence
Most of the Chinese people lived in river valleys.
Genghis and Kublai Khan expanded their empire to all of Asia
