World History Final Review

Why was Hammurabi’s Code an important achievement?

• It ended capital punishment.

• It rejected the principle of “an eye for an eye.”

• It treated men and women as equals.

• It was the first major collection of laws.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt?

• Ancient Egyptians considered rulers as astronomers and viziers.

• Ancient Egyptians considered rulers as gods and kings

• Ancient Egyptians considered rulers as monks and scribes.

• Ancient Egyptians considered rulers as priest and tax collectors.

What was a major concept developed by the ancient Hebrews and Zoroastrians?

• The belief that one god created the world and mankind

• The concern for gender equality in economic and political matters

• The emphasis on performing rituals to appease multiple gods

• The idea of strong rulers becoming gods in the afterlife

What was a major change that occurred in China from the Zhou to the Qin dynasties?

• Buddhism including reincarnation and meditation

• Christianity including alms giving and sacraments

• Daoism including harmony and wisdom

• Legalism including centralized rule and censorship

What happened to government positions as a result of the Confucian examination system?

• Job appointments made by the emperor

• Jobs were filled by elected officials

• Jobs were inherited by sons

• Promotions were based on skills and merit

The Roman Empire was a geographically extensive group of peoples united under a single monarch. How did the Greek polis differ from the Roman Empire?

• A city and the surrounding area unified under its own government

• A republic ruled by representatives elected by the people

• A village and nearby farmlands governed by a group of elders

• Theocracy controlled by a strong religious leader

How did the actions of Julius and Augustus Caesar contribute to Rome?

• They made advancements in science in technology.

• They made Rome vulnerable to invasion from foreigners.

• They facilitated a shift from an urban to a rural society.

• They transitioned the government from a republic to an empire.

Which of the following is NOT one of the core beliefs of Judaism?

• Torah was sacred book of laws and history

• Worship many gods

• Worship one true God

• Prophets taught morals and justice

Hammurabi was the king of what empire?

• Summer

• Babylon

• Egypt

• China

What were some signs that the Persians had a highly successful and sophisticated society?

• sophisticated roads and standardized money

• modernized buildings

• specialized ships

• advanced farming techniques