2021 TCAP Practice 2

Which two statements correctly compare the two empires shown?

• Germanic invasions occurred less frequently in Empire A than in Empire B

• Empire A was more politically stable than Empire B

• There were more profitable trade routes in Empire A than in Empire B

• Latin was the language of Empire A while Greek was the language of Empire B

• Empire A declined sooner than Empire B due to difficulty governing a large territory

Which early civilization is associated with the Vedas?

• Greek

• Assyrian

• Hebrew

• Aryan

Common Characteristics of Slaves in Roman Society

· Slaves worked in many areas such as: agriculture, construction, households

· Slaves were under the absolute authority of their masters

· Some slaves were granted freedom by masters

Which could be added?

• Slaves were freed mainly in large cities

• Many slaves had leadership in the military

• Slaves were only a tiny portion of the population

• Many slaves were prisoners of foreign wars

How did the rise of the Persian Empire influence the history of Israel?

• Babylonian Captivity ended

• The Northern Kingdom was conquered

• Jerusalem became the capital city

• The first temple was built

Which phrase best completed the space?

• Increased Immigration

• Lack of Technology

• Mountainous Landscape

• Focus on Mining

Why did Buddhism spread to this location in the 6^th century CE?

• It was the kingdom ruled by Asoka the Great

• It was an isolated valley abandoned by the Chinese

• It was along the Silk Road trade network

• It was a location associated with Siddhartha Gautama

Which number is Asia Minor?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A significant feature of Constantine’s rule over the Roman Empire was:

• Legalization and expansion of Christianity

• Decline and collapse of the Eastern Empire

• Upheaval and instability due to Buddhism in the East

• Restructuring and creation of the Byzantine Empire

Which statement describes the significant achievements of Shi Huang?

• He united different regions of China under one government

• He adopted the philosophy of Buddhism to improve order

• He achieved territorial conquests as far as eastern Europe

• He sent diplomats to establish treaties with neighboring states

Match the characteristics:

• 1-Written Language 2-Government 3-Religion

• 1- Religion 2- Written Language 3- Government

• 1- Written Language 2- Government 3- Food Surplus

• 1- Religion 2-Government 3- Food Surplus