World History Assessment

Which development contributed to the rise of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia?

• democratic government

• food surpluses from irrigation

• religious differences

• free public education

In what way were the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi and the Roman Twelve Table similar?

• belief in one God

• written set of laws

• records of economic activity

• created new forms of government

Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?

• Belief is a single God

• Praying five times a day

• Following the Eightfold path

• Worshiping many Gods

Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

• Consuls of the Roman Republic

• Pharaohs of ancient Egypt

• Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews

• Philosophers of ancient Greece

In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of-

• Shinto

• Jainism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

What was a common effect of the Magna Carta, the English Civil War, and the English Bill of Rights?

• Limits the powers of English monarch (Kings)

• Laws protecting the rights of Catholics

• The creation of England’s colonial empire

• Limits to the abuses of Parliament

Who was German leader during World War 2?

• Winston Churchill

• Albert Einstein

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

What event happened between Britain and China?

• Revolt of Panama

• Opium War

• Congress of Vienna

• Sepoy Rebellion

The trade across the Sahara Desert between Muslim merchants and West African kingdoms was primarily based on an exchange of

• Gold and salt

• hardwood and animal skins

• Ivory and silk

• Silver and tea

Which institution served as the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?

• Legislature

• Monarchy

• Church

• Military