Semester Exam Review 2017

Which of the following civilizations were influenced by the Chinese system of writing and/ or grammar?

• Korea, Vietnam, and Japan
• Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam
• Vietnam, Japan, and Siam
• Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet

Which civilization was the MOST responsible for the preservation of ancient Greek philosophy and ideas?

• The Byzantine Empire
• The Islamic Caliphates
• The Coptic Christians
• The Safavid Dynasty

Which of the following is NOT a good method to use to trace the Bantu Migrations?

• Archaeological evidence of iron-making technology
• Evidence of the spread of yam cultivation
• Evidence of the diffusion of the Bantu language family
• Cultural evidence of the spread of Islam into Sub-Saharan Afria

What are the characteristics of a universalizing religion?

• All religious ideas are accepted as equally valid.
• The religion is widely practiced on multiple continents.
• The religion views all as equal in the eyes of their god(s).
• The religion requires absolute adherence to Universal Laws of Morality.

Which of the following was NOT a reason civilizations devoted resources to the building of monumental architecture?

• They wanted to improve and further their use of technology.
• They wanted to prove the legitimacy of their power.
• They wanted to showcase the splendor of their civilization.
• They wanted to leave permanent evidence of their grandeur.

What is the PRIMARY significance of the Code of Hammurabi to a social historian?

• It reveals the origins of the concept "An eye for an eye," a very common concept in early legal systems.
• It reveals the relative gender equality that could be found in Mesopotamia.
• It gives insight into the value religion played in the Babylonian government.
• It can be used to compare the relative social status of different classes in the ancient world.

Which of the following outside influences had the GREATEST impact on China in the post-classical era?

• Wealth from Japanese silver 
• Buddhist religious ideas
• Korean social structure
• Vietnamese rice strains

What was a major cause of the weakening  of the Byzantine Empire in the 7th century CE?

• The widespread destruction caused by the sacking of Constantinople in the Third Crusade
• The initial wave of Muslim conquest following the death of Muhammad.
• The Chariot Riots between the Blues and the Whites.
• The lack of a clear line of succession after the death of Justinian. 

Which of the following factors was a major DIFFERENCE between the Persian method of empire building and that used by the Mongols?

• Allowing religious tolerance among their conquered peoples.
• Having a sophisticated message delivery system to quell possible rebellions.
• Building roads to allow for easier trade and travel by their armies.
• Allowing conquered people to achieve high status in their empires if those people swore to be loyal.

What was the primary contribution made by the Mongols to Post-Classical civilizations?

• By promoting local scholars to positions of power, literacy was preserved throughout their empire.
• By emphasizing religious tolerance, they ushered in an era of peace and prosperity throughout much of Eurasia.
• Through the use of the Yam system, they were able to govern all of their provinces efficiently and fairly.
• By emphasizing the importance of revenue and taxation, they fostered large, safe trade networks.