What was an accomplishment of Asoka?

He spread the ideas of Buddhism in his Edicts.

What best describes the belief in a Mandate of Heaven?

Rulers must rule according to "the way."

For what is the Qin dynasty known?

terra cotta soldiers, strict rule

Name 2 contributions made by the ancient Phoenicians.

purple dye, shipbuilding techniques

What was the legacy of Alexander the Great?

The Hellenistic Era (spread of Greek culture)

How were Sparta and Athens different from each other?

Athens focused on academics; Sparta focused on the military

The period before writing developed

Which is true of Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Christianity is eventually accepted as the official religion

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World History I Review #1

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1
What was an accomplishment of Asoka?
He maintained control of India through legalism.
He eliminated foreign influences from his country,
He spread the ideas of Buddhism in his Edicts.
He conquered China.
2
What best describes the belief in a Mandate of Heaven?
Rulers must mandate (control) the people's behavior.
Rulers must rule according to "the way."
Rulers must rule strictly.
Rulers must rule justly in order to enter heaven.
3
For what is the Qin dynasty known?
terra cotta soldiers, strict rule
Confucianism, Wall of 10,000 Li
Silk Road, civil service system
terra cotta soldiers, Confucianism
4
How was Judaism different from other religions of the time?
Judaism was focused on the pursuit of pleasure
Judaism was monotheistic.
Judaism was not concerned with ethics.
Judaism was polytheistic.
5
Why is Julius Caesar significant?
He was Rome's first dictator.
He used an elephant army to cross the Alps.
He was Rome's first emperor.
He was part of the Second Triumvirate.
6
Name 2 contributions made by the ancient Phoenicians.
purple dye, shipbuilding techniques
shipbuilding techniques, hieroglyphics
phonetic alphabet, monotheism
purple dye, monotheism
7
What was the legacy of Alexander the Great?
The Hellenistic Era (spread of Greek culture)
He brought democracy to Athens.
He established the first Olympic games.
He had none - he died too young.
8
This group brought the basics of traditional Indian culture to India.
Hittites
Aryans
Kush
Mongolians
9
All human beings belong to the _______________ species of hominid.
Neanderthal
Homo Sapiens Sapiens
Australopithicines
Homo Erectus
10
What value was taught by the epic poems of Homer?
empathy
arete
chivalry
humility
11
For a time Rome's government was a ______________ where certain citizens elect leaders.
oligarchy
direct democracy
republic
monarchy
12
What occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Nomadic herding began
Prehistoric peoples learned to use stone tools
Prehistoric peoples revolted against their leaders
Systematic argriculture began
13
How were Sparta and Athens different from each other?
Athens had a strong army; Sparta had a strong navy
Athens focused on academics; Sparta focused on the military
Women had more rights and freedoms in Athens
Athens was a oligarchy; Sparta was a democracy
14
Which Persian emperor was known for the compassion he showed to those he conquered?
Hammurabi
Darius I
Cyrus the Great
Sargon
15
476 AD is in what century?
5th century AD
5th century BC
4th century AD
4th century BC
16
Which of these correctly describes Hammurabi's Code?
It was harsh.
It treated people of different social classes equally.
It was merciful.
It was vague.
17
What is prehistory?
The period before the birth of Jesus
The period before writing developed
The period before the development of the calendar
The period before the first history classes were taught
18
What was the earliest form of writing and who invented it?
hieratic script, the Egyptians
cuneiform, the Assyrians
cuneiform, the Sumerians
hieroglyphics, the Egyptians
19
Which is true of Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Diocletian eventually converts to Christianity
Christians were always persecuted
Christianity was never accepted
Christianity is eventually accepted as the official religion

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