2021 TCAP Practice 3

How did Han Fei-tzu’s ideas influence the Zhou Dynasty and the later dynasties?

• By convincing rulers to adopt the Legalist philosophy of rule by law

• By contributing to the development of the Confucian code of politeness

• By leading to the creation of a civil service system to administer government

• By encouraging belief in the emperor’s divine mandate to rule the kingdom

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Greek City-State, Athens?

• Relied on a strong army

• Supported the arts

• Led by elected officials

• Prompted discipline

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Greek City-State, Sparta?

• Promoted discipline

• Relied on strong army

• Supported the arts

• Led by elected officials

How did the Roman Road System most benefit Rome?

• Defending against naval attacks was easier

• Trade increased and economy grew

• Preventing the spread of new religions and ideas was easier

• Books became widespread and literacy grew

Which consequence was a result of the actions by the Persian Empire shown on the map?

• Persian Empire established a colony

• Greek city-states signed a peace agreement

• Persian Empire conquered Greece

• Greek city-states formed an alliance

Which two statements explain the effect of new technologies on Mesopotamian civilization?

• Iron tools increased the variety of crops grown

• Sails made trade along the river routes possible

• The calendar changed how goods were transported

• The plow increased the amount of food grown

• The map made overseas exploration possible

Which statement correctly shows how a person in India would be affected by the Caste system?

• Government officials’ sons could join the priestly caste

• Farmers’ sons would also be farmers

• A person born into a servant family would be a soldier

• A person born into a family of skilled workers would be a government official

Which phrase describes the region of upper Egypt?

• Southern region that bordered Nubia

• Northern area where Nile flowed into the Mediterranean

• Peninsula that connected Asia and Africa

• Desert region on eastern side of Red Sea

Which sentence identifies the historical significance of Sargon’s reign?

• His rules led to the development of a monotheistic belief system

• He established the first set of religious edicts for a major civilization

• His victories led to the establishment of an empire in the region

• He created the first system of writing that became an alphabet

Which 3 ideas were Confucius’s responses to the political instability in the Zhou Dynasty?

• Laws should be harsh

• Government should be chosen based on ability

• Wealth should be limited to the ruler and nobles

• Rulers should be virtuous

• Social order should be based on relationships