World History Semester 2 Exam Review

What were the two major cities of ancient Indus Valley? Choose all that apply.

• Sumer

• Thebes

• Mohenjo-daro

• Harappa

What were two things that developed in the Indus River Valley (aka Harappan civilization)?

• sewer system

• Sanskrit

• temples

• grid-like streets

Which of these is a Buddhist belief?

• Conquer your enemies for glory

• Desire is the cause of suffering.

• The cow is a sacred animal.

• The right ceremonies and rituals will result in enlightenment.

Which of the following beliefs is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists? Choose all that apply.

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Gods

• The caste system

Which religion drew followers because it promoted freedom and did not rely on the caste system?

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Ashoka became a Buddhist after the great battle of

• Kalinga
• Calcutta 
• Maurya
• Nanda

Which of the following did the Gupta empire invent? Choose all that apply.

• lunar calendar

• The Alphabet

• Arabic Numerals

• The idea of zero

What effect did the natural barriers of China have on its development?

• They were where most Chinese lived.

• They made the Great Wall of China unnecessary.

• They provide more fertile soil than other civilizations.

• They led China to be isolated from other civilizations.

Why is the Huang He/Yellow River also known as "China's Sorrow."

• Hurricane force winds
• Tsunami's
• Catastrophic Flooding

What dynasty is responsible for oracle bones, which contained questions written on the bones of animals?

• Shang
• Zhou
• Han
• Qin