Midterm Review

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Which of the following best describes "city-states" in ancient Mesopotamia?

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City-states were cities with surrounding areas that rule as individual kingdom.

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Which of the following are characteristics of Ancient Egypt?
Had a social hierarchy known as the Caste System,
Buddhism, 4 noble truths, nirvana,
Polytheistic, mummification, Nile River,
City-states, ziggurats, markets

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Polytheistic, mummification, Nile River

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Which ancient ruler is remembered for practicing religious tolerance across an empire and for helping spread Buddhism throughout Asia?

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Asoka

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What was the first Ancient Mesopotamian civilization to arise?

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Sumer

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What ancient philosopher is described as the eldest male of the family holding a moral obligation to lead and care for his household with wisdom and benevolence?

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Confucius

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All of the following were conquered by Alexander the Great EXCEPT? China, Egypt, Persia, India

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China

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Which statement best describes Greek and Roman beliefs based on the list above? Options: Greeks and Romans recorded their city-states as religious sites. Greeks and Romans began converting to Christianity. Greeks and Romans were polytheistic and had a large pantheon of gods. Greeks and Romans were monotheistic but converted to polytheism later in ancient history.

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Greeks and Romans were polytheistic and had a large pantheon of gods.

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Which of the following statements is true about the government of the Roman Republic?
Senators were elected to represent free citizens of Rome and were chosen by Patricians.
The Roman Senate was overseen by a monarchy.
Consuls served as the basis for the Roman republic law's and later conversion to Christianity.
Plebeians made up the majority of the senate.

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Senators were elected to represent free citizens of Rome and were chosen by Patricians.

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What was the significance of the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Marathon?

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The Persian Empire was stopped from invading and overtaking Greek city-states.

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Silk Road on the Roman Empire? Options: Decline of Roman military power due to overextension along the Silk Road, Importation of silk and other luxury goods led to increased trade and cultural exchanges between Rome and Asia, The Silk Road made Rome dependent on sea travel for trade, The Roman Empire’s conversion to Buddhism due to influences from the East

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Importation of silk and other luxury goods led to increased trade and cultural exchanges between Rome and Asia