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1
In which Asian country did the Silla and Koryo dynasties rule?
Korea
Japan
China
Mongolia
2
What did early Roman law focus on?
decreasing the use of harsh punishments
increasing the rights of citizens
establishing standards of justice
defining the burden of proof
3
What is Greco-Roman culture often called?
classical civilization
Hellenistic civilization
ancient civilization
Western civilization
4
Why did Jesus’ growing popularity concern Roman leaders?
They believed that he threatened their polytheistic religion.
He taught that people should rebel against their oppressors.
He taught that the poor should demand their rights.
They believed that he threatened their empire.
5
What was the longest lasting achievement of the Aksumites?
building aquaducts
establishment of Christianity
minting coins
terrace farming
6
Alexander the Great's empire was divided into ___ parts after he died of a fever.
four
two
three
twenty
7
Which Roman leader devised a successful plan to attack Carthage during the Punic Wars?
Scipio
Pompey
Caesar
Hannibal
8
Which of the following words does NOT describe classical art?
balance
proportion
realistic
harmony
9
Which of the following did classical Greek painters NOT typically use for their artwork?
mythological gods and goddesses
heroes from the Hebrew Bible
heroes from the "Iliad"
fierce animals
10
Which event led to the Korean peninsula’s unification as one state?
Silla drove out the Chinese.
Silla built impressive monasteries.
Silla established a mainly agricultural economy.
Silla established a mainly agricultural economy.
11
The government during Han dynasty encouraged assimilation by gradually making conquered peoples part of Chinese culture.
True
False
12
Which of the following was true of the manor system?
Serfs had to purchase most items from outside the manor.
The lord provided housing and protection to the serfs.
Free peasants did not receive protection from the lord.
The male peasants were the only ones who owed the lord duties.
13
What is the term for the cultural blending of Greek culture with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian elements?
Arabesque
Hellenic
Hellenistic
Greco-Roman
14
Who won the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC)?
Corinth
Thebes
Sparta
Athens
15
Which of Yaroslav's actions helped lead to the decline of Kiev?
the promoting of Christianity
the creating of a new legal code
the dividing of the realm among his sons
making bad bracket picks for his March Madness bracket
16
The strongest metal tools used by African civilizations were made of ___.
Iron
copper
bronze
17
What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?
to develop new values for education other than classical learning
to regulate most aspects of Byzantium's increasingly complex society
to create a plan for rebuilding churches in Byzantium
18
What is one way that Indians profited from trade along the Silk Roads?
by protecting trading caravans
by establishing oases
by building trading stations
by selling horses
19
The social,economic, and technological transformations of the Tang and Song periods permanently shaped ___ civilizations
1. Mongolian
3. Vietnamese
2. Chinese
4. Korean
20
The Later Han Dynasty ended in AD 220.
True
False
21
Who was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC? His death destroyed what was left of the Roman Republic.
Mark Antony
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Lepidus
22
What led to the development of a more efficient printing system by Pi Sheng?
the utilization of paper currency
the spread of Confucian values throughout Asia
the restoration of China’s system of scholar-officials
the increased reliance on ocean networks for trade
23
Approximately how long did the Roman Republic last?
50 years
100 years
500 years
1000 years
24
Which good was exported from India?
Ivory
Holy relics
dates
cotton cloth
25
How does a Buddhists, whether Mahayan or Theravadan, achieve salvation?
following the 5 Pillars
their own efforts (like good works)
following the Law of Moses
belief in the Buddha
26
What happened after the death of Genghis Khan?
His descendants continued his campaign for conquest.
His descendants lost all of the land that he had acquired.
His descendants conquered Venice and Vienna.
His descendants returned to Central Asia.
27
Which Hellenistic city (founded by Alexander the Great) included a library that included half a million papyrus scrolls?
Susa
Gaugamela
Athens
Alexandria
28
The Pax Romana began with the rule of Augustus.
True
False
29
Which term refers to the fundamental political unit in ancient Greece?
polis
oligarchy
monarchy
Democracy
30
Octavian was Julius Caesar's ___.
trusted servant
brother
son
adopted son (and grandnephew)
31
Who led Athens to their Golden Age (477-431 BC)?
Socrates
Pericles
Xerxes
Draco
32
During Justinian's rule, what purpose did the Hagia Sophia serve?
temple
mosque
church
synagogue
33
Without written languages, cultural history and literature was shared by West African storytellers called___.
shamans
patriarchs
animists
griots
34
___ is made up of 4,000 islands.
Korea
Indonesia
China
Japan
35
Who were Jesus’ first followers?
Syrians
Jews
Greeks
Romans
36
The founding of ___ is based on a legend that traces its roots to the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Aksum
Mali
Kush
Great Zimbabwe
37
Silk was considered a great commodity because its creation was made a secret, so Europeans could only purchase silk from
India
Nepal
Japan
China
38
Which Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great (of Macedonia)?
Mrs. Hood
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
39
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of Justinian?
constructing a wall along the city's coastline
splitting church between the east(Eastern Orthodox)and west(Roman Catholic)
rebuilding the Hagia Sophia
creating a single, uniform law code
40
Which of the following accurately characterizes ancient Greek lyric poetry?
Lyric poems often recounted the history of Mycenae.
The most famous writings from ancient Athens are lyric poems.
Most of Sophocles' works were lyric poems.
Lyric poems express emotional themes.
41
How did Pericles pay for Athens’ great artistic achievements and employ Greece’s best artists?
He borrowed money from the Persian Empire.
He took money from the Delian League treasury.
He levied a heavy tax on Athenian landholders.
He sold Athenian land to other Greek states.
42
Which of the following cities did Alexander the Great NOT conquer during the Persian campaign?
Susa
Babylon
Persepolis
Athens
43
What led to the revival of Confucianism during the late Tang and Song dynasties?
Trade with Foreign nations encouraged the spread of Chinese beliefs.
Printers used new techniques to make books more available.
Emperors implemented the teachings into their courts.
Scholars reinterpreted the text to address new concerns.
44
Identify the two dynasties that ruled China between 600-1400.
Tang
Qing
Song
Shang
45
Which term refers to the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the Roman Republic?
consuls
tribunes
plebeians
patricians
46
What caused the final collapse of the Western Roman Empire? Mark 2 causes.
invasions by Germanic tribes and Huns
Christianity flourished
separation of the western empire from the wealthier eastern part
loss of patriotism and citizen indifference
47
What was the initial purpose of the samurai warrior?
to provide karate training to the shogun
to protect travelers in the countryside
to trade with merchants in China
to serve as a bodyguard for the warlords
48
What is the code of behavior followed by samurai called?
Bushido
Genji
Kamakura
chivalry
49
Ivan III was the first Russian rulers to name himself a Russian emperor, or ___ (from the Roman title "caesar").
president
czar
kosack
kaiser
50
Which period in Roman history occurred between 27 BC and AD 180? (it is the time of Roman peace)
Pax Romana
Roman Republic
Punic Wars
Roman Empire
51
Which statements represent some of the teachings of Jesus? Mark the 2 correct answers.
People should adhere to the principles of the Ten Commandments.
People cannot have a personal relationship with God.
Wickedness will always exist in the world.
People should love their enemies.
52
What does the term "secular" mean?
wealthy
worldly
sacred
separated from the church
53
What made Julius Caesar very popular with the people of Rome?
He conquered all of Gaul.
He defeated the armies of Pompey.
He defied the senate.
He promised them land.
54
Which 2 oceans surround Africa?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
55
Which of the following was true of social classes in the feudal system of Medieval Europe?
Social class was usually inherited.
Most people were nobles.
It was easy to change social classes.
The majority of people owned land.
56
How did Julius Caesar help the poor? Select the 2 correct answers.
He gave them pay raises for their service as soldiers.
He hired them to work on ships that transported trade goods.
He hired them to build a system of roads.
He established colonies where they could own property.
57
How did the Russians gain liberation from Mongol rule?
They launched a surprise attack that destroyed the Mongol army.
They won a bloodless standoff with the Mongols.
They signed a peace treaty with the Mongols.
They used alliance with Western powers to help defeat the Mongol forces.
58
What type of landform covered about three-fourths of ancient Greece?
fertile river valleys
deserts
steppes
rugged mountains
59
Who could act as warriors and played a key role in defending the castle when their husbands were absent?
noblewomen
troubadors
knights
peasant women
60
Which Persian king did Alexander the Great defeat during his Persian campaigns?
Xerxes I
Cyrus the Great
Darius III
Philip II
61
Over which empire did Justinian rule?
Holy Roman Empire
Khanate of the Golden Horde
Ming Empire
Byzantine Empire
62
Which Mauyran ruler in India relied on policies of religious toleration and nonviolence to rule?
Chandragupta II
Asoka
Chandragupta I
63
What started the assimilation of Chinese culture into the Japanese islands in the 600s?
Prince Shotoku sent three missions to China.
Prince Shotoku planned a decentralized government.
Prince Shotoku instituted China’s civil service system.
Prince Shotoku served as regent for his aunt.
64
The governing power in a stateless society is
based on wealth.
balanced among lineages.
descended from kings.
65
Which Mongolian leader was a brilliant organizer, gifted strategist, and used cruelty as a weapon?
Tang Taizong
Kublai Khan
Dangun
Genghis Khan
66
Some Chinese women ran small shops.
False
True
67
Homer was the blind storyteller who wrote epics like the lliad and the Odyssey.
True
False
68
Which of the following was true of Moscow? Select 2 answers.
It became the home of the patriarch.
It provided quick access to Constantinople.
Its location near three major rivers gave it a strategic advantage.
It was the first important city in Russia.
69
the ___Age began, which was characterized by a lack of historical writings and a decline in Greek cultural achievements.
Dorian
Minoan
Trojan
Athenian
70
Why did Buddhism and Hinduism change?
to make them more focused on divine forces
to make them more dependent on priests
to make them more accessible to people
to make them more attractive to monotheists
71
Which of the following was an expectation of a knight under the code of chivalry?
to protect the weak and the poor
to fight rarely for one master
to treat lower classes with brutality
to stop practicing religion
72
What is one reason why Christianity grew?
It gave hope to the powerless.
It had many gods to worship.
It did not have official beliefs.
It did not have a formal structure.
73
Sparta and Athens worked together to defeat the common enemy of ___ during the Persian Wars.
Macedonia
Persia
Assyria
Egypt
74
Which statement describes the patricians?
wealthy landowners
they formed their own assembly
they could vote, and elected tribunes
they forced the creation of a written law code (Twelve Tables)
75
What flourished during the Gupta Empire?
palace building
Hindu culture
road building
Buddhist culture
76
Identify the two most important trade items in the trans-Saharan trading.
salt
gold
cloth
slaves
77
Which new religion was most dominant in northern and western Africa?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
post-modernism
78
Roman artists developed their skills during the reign of Augustus. Mark the 3 types of fine arts Romans excelled at.
painting (such as frescoes)
mosaics
pottery
bas-relief (low-relief)
79
Which side won the Punic Wars, giving them dominance over the western Mediterranean Sea?
Carthage
Rome
Macedonia
Greece
