World History Unit 1 Test Review

Question 1

What geographic feature played a key role for ancient Greeks and Romans?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 2

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Faith, prayer 5x/day, charity, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 3

What new empire emerged in Eastern Europe as a result of the decline of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Byzantine Empire

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Totalitarianism

Question 5

Which belief system does NOT trace its origins to the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 6

Which geographic feature was important to N. and S. American societies in 1000 CE?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

Question 7

Which of the following religions is polytheistic?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 8

Which theme illustrates the Rome's expansion across Europe, N. Africa, & the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Acquisition and Loss of Power

Question 9

Trade between merchants in North Africa and subSaharan Africa are an example of which theme?

Accepted Answer

Cultural Interaction

Question 10

Which 2 Greek city-states were constantly fighting for power?

Accepted Answer

Athens and Sparta

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

Accepted Answer

textbook

Question 12

The limited supplies of food and water around the globe is an example of which theme?

Accepted Answer

Problem of Scarcity

Question 13

During the year 1000 CE, what the major religion in northern Africa and the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 14

A common theme between Buddhism and Hinduism is that both:

Accepted Answer

believe in the idea of karma and reincarnation

Question 15

Which of the following was an achievement of the ancient Greeks?

Accepted Answer

architecture

Question 16

The wealthiest Romans during its republic society were:

Accepted Answer

patricians

Question 17

What type of government did the ancient Greeks and Romans adopt?

Accepted Answer

Democracy

Question 18

Which benevolent (kind) dictator restored order to the Roman Republic?

Accepted Answer

Caesar

Question 19

During the Pax Romana,

Accepted Answer

Romans had 200 years of peace and economic prosperity

Question 20

What sacred text is used to interpret Hindu beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Vedas

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