Final Exam Review 2_23

At the height of its power, which ancient civilization controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?

• Phoenician

• Persian

• Roman

• Carthaginian

Which geographic factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• tropical rainforests

• fertile farmland

• navigable rivers

• mountainous topography

The concept of zero, the expansion of the caste system, and the creation of the decimal system are most closely associated with the

• Inca Empire

• Tokugawa shogunate

• Song dynasty

• Gupta Empire

Preserved Hindu traditions

Produced fine poems and drama

Made advances in mathematics, science, and medicine

These achievements refer to contributions of the

• Gupta Empire

• Persian Empire

• Greek city-states

• Tang dynasty

The Pillars of Emperor Asoka of the Mauryan Empire and the Code of Hammurabi of Babylon are most similar to the

• ziggurats of Sumeria

• map projections of Mercator

• Twelve Tables of the Romans

• Great Sphinx of the Egyptians

Hammurabi’s code of laws and Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that

• worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire

• an informed citizenry will help maintain peace and prosperity

• harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society

• equality of the people is the most important goal of government

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

• All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.

• All residents were given voting rights.

• Women were allowed to vote in major elections.

• Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections.

China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they

• created classless societies

• developed extensive trade networks

• encouraged democratic ideals

• established free-market economies

What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

• expansion of Hellenistic culture

• formation of the Christian church

• decreased importance of the Silk Roads

• increased support of the Mayan leaders

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

• a renewed interest in education and the arts

• a period of disorder and weak central government

• an increase in trade and manufacturing

• growth of cities and dominance by the middle class