World History PDOL 2 Review

​World History PDOL 2 Review

Open Ended

What characteristics were shared between the Roman, Han, Gupta/Mauryan Empires?

Multiple Choice

What system was developed during the Han Dynasty and remains part of Chinese culture today?

• Strong central government

• Trade along the Silk Road

• Free enterprise economic system

• Government controlled by priest

Multiple Choice

What unified China most significantly?

• Speaking the same language throughout its territories

• Genghis Khan’s invasion of Japan

• Cultural emphasis on social structure and legalism

• Trade with Hindu kingdoms in classical India

​While the Qin are credited for uniting China, they did so by adhering to a governmental philosophy known as Legalism. Legalism promotes the notion of strict law and order and harsh, collective punishments, ideas that influenced Qin Shi Huangdi's despotism and centralized rule.

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The Qin brutally suppressed Confucianism. The people of the state of Qin had severely constrained lives: peasants could not leave their villages without travel permits; farmers who did not meet growing quotas were forced into slave labor, and minor crimes were punished with severity.

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Remember just like with the Han Dynasty the Qin Dynasty had a strong central government that helped them grow and was a shared characteristic across all Chinese Dynasties. ​

Multiple Choice

The Pax Romana and the vast extension of Roman roads facilitated the spread of —

• The spread of Christianity

• Buddhism east toward China

• Islam from the Middle East to North Africa

• Judaism northwest into present-day Russia

Multiple Choice

What was a major impact of the Silk Road?

• Hindered the movement of large armies

• Led to the spread of Renaissance literature across Europe

• Facilitated the spread of different ideas and cultures

• Increased tensions between China and Egypt

​Always remember, not only are goods traded on trade routes, but also Ideas and religious beliefs are heavily shared.

Multiple Choice

The Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty were similar in that both —

• decentralized their governments in order to rid themselves of bureaucracies

• experienced long-standing political corruption and unequal distribution of land

• had strong rulers who equally expanded the tax base to include both rich and poor

• shared a common language that discouraged outside economic contact and expansion

Multiple Choice

Which characteristics reflect the political causes for the collapse of both the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire?

• Corrupt governments and ongoing conflicts with nomadic tribes

• Inequitable distribution of lands and unemployment

• Decline in moral values and urban decay

• Location along major trade routes and extent of empires

​When a Country get to big, it becomes easier for people to be corrupt and steal from the government/people. Also never forget that most empires were constantly battling Barbarians and Nomads

Multiple Choice

The importance of living a moral life and the concept of a covenant between God and his people originated from which historical document?

• The Qur’an

• Jewish Ten Commandments

• Justinian’s Code of Law

• The Magna Carta

Open Ended

What are some key Characteristics of Civilizations that help them grow into an empire?

Multiple Choice

Which ancient culture is most associated with these achievements?

Sewer and plumbing systems

Planned city systems

Astronomy-concept that Earth is round

Modern numbers, including zero, decimals, and calculation of pi

Medical guides and complex surgery

• Greece

• Rome

• India

• Tang

Multiple Choice

In classical empires, patriarchal social systems developed in which women —

• had significant political influence and legal rights

• did not testify in court or attend school

• were not permitted to participate in agricultural activities

• ran households and educated their own children

Multiple Choice

Which religion is represented by having reincarnation, was developed in India and was one of the earliest religions?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Judaism

Multiple Choice

What religion has the 5 noble truths?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

Open Ended

What are the similarities between Christianity and Buddhism?