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1
Which was a nomadic people that arrived in northern India around 1500 B.C.?
Sudras
Aryans
Ganges
Rajas
2
In order to control the people they conquered, Sparta focused on which of the following?
compromise between the groups
building military skills
building diplomatic skills
cooperation with the conquered people
3
Under which ruler did Athens become a powerful and more democratic city-state?
Pericles
Cyrus
Darius
Xerxes
4
Why did Darius create satrapies?
because Darius wanted all the power
Darius tried to give more power to his sons
Darius wanted the government to work better
Darius was old and tired of ruling
5
What effects did the Peloponnesian War have on Greece?
Greece was weak but was able to defeat Alexander the Great
weakened all of Greece and made it more open to conquest
due to the power Greece possessed, they declared war on Rome
Greece became more powerful and controlled the Mediterranean
6
What is Ramses II famous for?
he chose not to be mummified after his death which went against tradition
he tore down all the temples that didn’t include his image
he was great leader, a powerful warrior, and restored Egypt’s power
he tried to change the religion from the worship of many gods to one god
7
The Assyrian Empire was the first to use __________which made them a fearless and powerful force
tin
steel
iron
copper
8
What was the philosophical thought that returned order to China after the Period of the Warring States?
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Neo-Confucianism
9
Through mythology, the Greek people expressed their
love of sport
religious beliefs
love of poetry
political beliefs
10
Julius Caesar’s grandnephew ___________ founded the Roman Empire.
Antony
Octavian
Lepidus
Actium
11
What is the Torah?
The official record of Jewish leaders
A collection of Jewish laws
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible
A decree from Pharaoh about Hebrew slaves
12
How did the Paleolithic people adapt to their environment?
invented many tools
domesticated the animals
built warm houses and large farms
migrated to a nicer climate
13
The Gracchus brothers were reformers who believed that many of Rome’s problems were due to the
lack of slaves and a labor force
loss of small farms
growing wealth of small farmers
emperor’s policies
14
The population shift that took place during the Dark Ages was good because it expanded the reach of which culture?
Roman
Turkish
Minoan
Greek
15
A core belief of this religion is that there is one universal spirit called Brahman.
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Jainism
16
What two rivers form the Fertile Crescent?
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Congo
Tigris and Congo
Congo and Euphrates
17
What supported the Egyptian civilization and allowed it to grow and prosper?
power of the pharaohs
pyramids
protection of the dune
Nile River
18
The Battle of Plataea was a turning point in the Persian Wars because it convinced the Persians
to advance to Athens
to rebel against their government
to retreat to Asia Minor
that the Greeks were tired and could be defeated
19
Why did Philip II of Macedonia want to unite the Greek city-states with his kingdom?
he needed more lands for his family
he wanted to make his kingdom stronger to defeat the Persians
he thought the Greeks were great
he despised the Greeks
20
Which concept was first developed by the Greeks?
citizenship
religion
civilization
city-states
21
The _____________, which lasted from 2050 BC to 1670 BC was marked by stability, prosperity, and achievement.
New Kingdom
Noble Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Old Kingdom
22
Around 2430 BCE Sargon conquered all of Mesopotamia and established the world’s first
empire
civilization
city-state
farming village
23
Which Chinese philosophy taught that people should give up worldly desires in favor of nature?
Judaism
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
24
What was the purpose of the Egyptian temples?
all of these are correct
temples were houses for Egyptian gods
temples were houses for Egyptian goddesses
temples served as banks
25
After settling in India, the Aryans developed a written language called
raja
Sanskrit
Harappan
guru
26
According to Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, why do people suffer?
They believed in the devil
They wanted to study Hinduism
They followed the Eightfold Path
They desire worldly possessions
27
The Assyrian Empire was divided into political districts called
city states
provinces
states
caravans
28
Which of these statements correctly describes the lives of women in early India?
They inherited property before men
They had to finish 12 years of education before marrying
They were usually educated at home
They often became priests
29
What were some major accomplishments of the Chaldean astronomers?
Proved the earth was round
Discovered the constellations and gave names to the stars
Published a creation calendar
Mapped stars, planets, phases of the moon
30
The Visigoth victory over the Roman legions at the Battle of Adrianople was important because it __________.
strengthened the Roman’s will to fight
scared the other Germanic tribes
convinced the other Germanic tribes that Rome could be defeated
weakened the Germanic army
31
Why was David anointed king while Saul was still in charge of the Israelites?
Saul led Hebrew troops into a slaughter and lost support
The Israelites simply chose a different king
The Israelites believed Saul had disobeyed their God
Saul raised taxes to a ridiculous degree
32
Where would someone find scenes of the god Osiris watching as a man’s soul was weighed?
Book of the Afterlife
Book of the Dead
Book of Mythical Creation
Book of Osiris
33
Babylon’s location on the major trade route between the Persian Gulf and the __________ helped it become a major city.
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Arabian Sea
34
Rome’s first code of laws was called the ____________.
Ten Commandments
Delian League
Justinian Code
Twelve Tables
35
Which group made up the largest portion of Egyptian society?
farmers
unskilled workers
artisans and skilled workers
priests and nobles
36
What is the
MAIN REASON
river valleys are important?
Glaciers receded more quickly there and made it easier to settle
The river gods were a powerful force and people wanted to please them
Surrounding mountains made good lookout points for protection
Good farming conditions made it easier to feed large numbers of people
37
Who used wheeled battering rams that had slits so soldiers could shoot arrows out?
Babylonians
Assyrians
Sumerians
Chaldeans
38
Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?
Indian
Chinese
Japanese
Persian
39
Why did the Egyptians embalm the pharaoh’s body?
to prepare it for the afterlife
to understand how human organs worked
to learn about medicine and science
to learn about how the pharaoh died
40
Why is the timing of monsoons important to farmers in India?
because crops cannot be harvested during storms
because monsoons warm plants
because tornadoes occur if the monsoons are too strong
because early or late rains can harm crops
41
Which two groups played a role in defeating the Persians?
Athens and Sparta
Sparta and the Minoans
Athens and Thebes
Phoenicans and Spartans
42
What spread Greek culture and increased trade?
establishing colonies
myths of gods and goddesses
rise of democracy
Spartan beliefs
43
Why is King Tutankhamen so famous today?
his brutal reign brought the empire to an end when civil war erupted
his tomb was full of fabulous treasures when it was discovered
he traveled long distances across the continent and told all tall tales
He was powerful ruler who brought great prosperity with his reign
44
What happened to the Mauryan Empire after Ashoka died?
They expanded and became more powerful
The empire was split into many small kingdoms
The empire was conquered by the Romans
Pamela Halpert became empress
45
These had a complex irrigation system which brought water from the Euphrates; Nebuchadnezzar built them for his wife.
Pyramids
Lighthouse at Alexandria
Hanging Gardens
Floating Princess Ark
46
When Mohenjo-Daro was discovered, archeologists found
a thriving civilization hidden in the Himalayas
a well planned city with a sewer system
evidence of war and destruction left by Doug Dimmadome's army
tombs filled with riches from all over the world
47
The Great Wall was built to protect the Chinese from which group of invaders?
Assyrians
Egyptians
Xiongnu
Mongols
48
Rather than building a strong army, the focus for Athenians was building a (an)
empire
Great Wall
trading network
democracy
49
Mesopotamian farmers developed a system of ___________to control the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
city-states
irrigation
flooding
cuneiform
50
What influenced where people settled and what they did in Greece?
geography
gods and goddesses
food
music
51
How did Hatshepsut prove she was a powerful pharaoh?
married the high priest so he could help her rule
focused on expanding the empire’s borders
dressed as a man to show she could do a man’s job
led the army into many military conquests
52
How did Cleisthenes build a democracy in Athens?
citizens had more power and a council, assembly was the center of power
The assembly was the government's center and given power over lower classes
council members were appointed depending on their wealth and position
women were allowed to vote on all laws and members had new powers
53
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War for control of Greece?
Persia and Macedonia
Athens and Alexander the Great
Delian League and Athens
Sparta and Athens
54
During which period did Egyptians build cities, great pyramids, and a strong kingdom?
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Classical Kingdom
New Kingdom
55
Practitioners of this religion believe in ending suffering by becoming free of worldly desires.
Christianity
Jainism
Buddhism
Hinduism
56
Which Chinese philosophy taught that people should put the needs of their family and community first?
Judaism
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
57
Trade with China, SE Asia, and the Mediterranean area helped which empire prosper and become wealthy?
Winterfell
Gupta
Maurya
Ashokan
58
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
A time of severe plague in Israel
The loss of Jewish leadership and the dark age of Israel
The scattering of Jews outside of Israel and Judah
The destruction of the temple of Solomon
59
______________ is the period known as the New Stone Age
Jericho
Paleolithic
Ice Age
Neolithic
60
Which is not a basic characteristic of a civilization?
The group is nomadic.
The group produces more food than it needs.
There is a division of labor.
The group lives in towns with a form of government.
61
The Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep IV is most known for ___________.
expanding the empire
increasing trade
attempting religious reforms
being the youngest pharaoh
62
What were women’s main duties in ancient Athens?
voting and raising children
raising children and training in the military
caring for the household and raising children
paying bills and voting
63
Who was responsible for the diffusion of Greek culture to southwest Asia and north Africa?
Alexander the Great
Themistocles
Darius
Cyrus the Great
64
The Mandate of Heaven was a belief held by Chinese that
worshipping ancestors was an important element of religious ritual
the ruler represented a divine presence on earth
the ruler and nobles were selected to rule through the will of the gods
a good ruler possessed a divine right to govern
65
The founder of the Han dynasty was
Han Wudi
Wang Mang
Qin Shihuangdi
Liu Bang
66
The Romans were the first people to invent and use ________, a mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and water.
asphalt
plaster
concrete
clay
67
What Mauryan leader furthered the spread of Buddhism throughout India?
Chandragupta Maurya
Hammurabi
Shah Jahan
Ashoka the Great
68
Why was the religion of Israel unique in the ancient world?
It focused on only five gods
It allowed for violent actions in the names of the gods
It's monotheistic
It encouraged individual meditation and "walkabouts"
69
Egyptian society was divided into social groups based on
age and education
wealth and power
kings and queens
family lineage
70
The Chinese emperor who was notorious for his hatred of Confucianism and for his burning of books was
Liu Bang
Qin Shi Huangdi
Han Wudi
Wang Mang
71
The majority of the Chinese were
farmers
the king
traders and artisans
aristocrats
72
Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Persian Empire?
corrupt rulers
high taxes
plots to take over the throne
all of these are correct
73
The _____________ were mighty warriors from western Asia that conquered Egypt’s Middle Kingdom.
Thebes
Hyksos
Ahmose
Hittites
74
What allowed people to settle in villages and led to more job specialization?
Iron Age
Etruscan invasions
Farming/Neolithic Revolution
End of the Ice Age
75
Which slave led an uprising against the Roman Empire?
Spartacus
Alaric
Vulcan
Spock
76
What ended Alexander’s conquest of India?
his troops were tired and refused to go further
his wives needed him at home so he turned around
his elephants were tired and didn’t have enough food
the monsoon rains came and flooded the mountain pass
77
The Aryans changed India in all of the following ways
EXCEPT
:
invented the iron plow and improved farming
introduced the caste system
Brought Sanskrit language
developed a system of democratic government
78
What is the principle that children had to respect their parents and older relatives?
Legalism
filial piety
matrilineal descent
Daoism
79
Who invented writing to keep track of business records and also built ziggurats?
Paleolithic settlers
Babylonians
Egyptians
Sumerians
80
Who united the Persians and built the world’s largest empire, at the time?
Cyrus the Great
Xerxes
Alexander the Great
Thermistocles
81
Ancient Hindu texts that describe the search for Brahman are called
the Torah
the Qur'an
the Bible
the Upanishads
82
During which two periods did Egypt expand into a great empire where art, literature, and architecture blossomed?
New and Old Kingdoms
Middle, Old, and New Kingdoms
Middle and New Kingdoms
Old and Middle Kingdoms
83
The main contribution of Emperor Shi Huangdi to China was
he unified most of China under one government
he required citizens to use the Mongol language
he encouraged acceptance of the Hindu religion
he established a public education system in China
84
Which Roman official was appointed during an emergency?
dictator
plebeian
praetor
consul
85
The two groups of Buddhists who spread Buddha’s ideas to Southeast Asia were
Ceylon and Sri Lanka
Nirvana and Varna
Theravada and Mahayana
Dharma and Karma
86
An era filled with peace and prosperity called the ______________ began with Augustus and lasted for 200 years.
Praetorian Guard
Caligula
Puteoli
Pax Romana
87
What was education like within a Jewish family?
the boys were taught by their fathers and girls by their mothers
Mothers taught young children, fathers taught older children
children were assigned a profession and a mentor to learn from
At age 5, children were sent to schools run by Rabbi
88
Followers of _____________ practice strict poverty and ahimsa, the belief that all life is sacred.
Jainism
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
89
After he decided the empire was too large to manage, __________ divided the Roman Empire into four parts.
Alaric
Diocletian
Odoacer
Constantine the Great
90
Why were prophets so important for Israelites?
They were powerful generals and leaders
They brought new medicine and technology from foreign kingdoms
They changed the religion of the Israelites to polytheistic
They brought hope to Israel during a tough time
91
Which technology was
NOT
developed during the Zhou dynasty?
slash-and-burn farming
irrigation systems
iron plows
flood control systems
92
Who is considered China’s first great thinker?
Laozi
Dao De Jing
Confucius
Hanfeizi
93
The first great civilization on the Indian subcontinent developed in the
Huang-He River Valley
Nile River Valley
valley of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Indus River Valley
94
Who founded Buddhism during the 500s B.C.?
Lakshmi
Sarawati
Siddhartha Gautama
the Dalai Lama
95
The Silk Road was important to China because it
gave invaders an improved route to take over China
improved everyday travel
brought huge debt due to the cost of building it
increased trade and brought prosperity
96
Which was a Mauryan ruler who built new roads and hospitals for people and animals?
Ashoka
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Kalidasa
Aryabhata
97
What happened to Alexander’s Empire after his death?
Kahless became the greatest ruler
it became part of Europe
it was divided into four kingdoms ruled by his generals
the Mongols absorbed the land into their empire
98
Why did the pharaohs hold so much power?
a strong leader brought unity and he was descended from the gods
the pharaoh had annual celebrations and invited his followers
the pharaoh was the person who received the most votes
people waned to worship the pharaoh to reach the afterlife
99
Which natural barriers discouraged invasion in Egypt?
delta, cataracts, waterfalls
cataracts, volcanoes, deserts
deserts, volcanoes, mountains
deserts, cataracts, delta
