World History- Final Exam Review Part I

What major development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

• The establishment of hunter-gatherer societies

• The extinction of hunter-gatherer societies

• The development of sedentary agriculture

• The development of stone tools

Answer explanation

The Neolithic Age is the era in which the farming of plants and animals begin, as a result, humansbegin to create prmanent settlements.

Which of the following is NOT a belief of the ancient Hebrews?

• The belief in one God.

• The importance of moral behavior

• belief in many gods

• rewards for good behavior in the afterlife

Answer explanation

Monotheism is the belief that there is only one God.

Judaism is the first monothestic religion in World History.

With the development of cities in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and other parts of the world, a system of record−keeping was needed. What did these early civilizations create to fill this need?

• writing systems

• irrigation systems

• currency

• theocracy

Answer explanation

Unit 1 we studied the earliest civilizations. Each developed a writing system for different reasons but this is still a signifigant advancement.

Periods of ruling power passed down through families in China are known as:

• Empires

• Dynasties

• Eras

• Republics

Answer explanation

Dynasty literaly means "rulers that come from the same family line". The first Chineese Dynasty was the Shang dynasty 1600-1046 BC/BCE

Which of the following provides the best evidence of the extent of the migrations of Bantu peoples?

• Similarities of languages

• Similarities of political structures

• Continuity of religious organizations

• Archaeological remains of religious buildings

Answer explanation

The Bantu Migration from their origins in southern West Africa saw a gradual population movement sweep through the central, eastern, and southern parts of the continent. The bantu language is present in some form or fashion in most modern African languages

Which of the following was a Mauryan emperor in India who changed his leadership style from violent empire-building to peaceful Buddhist concerns for the welfare of his people?

• Hammurabi

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Qin Shi Huangdi

The lines on the map above illustrate which of the following?

• The spread of Hinduism

• The Spread of Christianity

• The extent of the Silk Road trade routes

• Seasonal migration of the Mongols

Answer explanation

The silk road was a network of paths connecting civilizations in the East and West that was well traveled for approximately 1,400 years.

Hindu beliefs include all of the following EXCEPT:

• The ability of humans to change their caste during life

• The sacredness of all life

• The importance of karma

• Reincarnation

Answer explanation

In Hinduism, all life goes through birth, life, death, and rebirth and this is known as the cycle of samsara . According to this belief, all living things have an atman , which is a piece of Brahman, or a spirit or soul.

What country has been MOST influenced by the teachings of Confucius?

• China

• Japan

• Austria

• Indonesia

Answer explanation

Confucianism is an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics, filial piety, and morality.

Which of the following is a central part of Confucian teachings, emphasizing the respect a child owes their parent?

• Dharma

• Filial Piety

• Lay Investiture

• Propriety

Answer explanation

Filial piety is a Confucian concept derived from Chinese culture, which advocates a set of moral norms, values, and practices of respect and caring for one's parents.