Unit 4 Test Review

Why did King Hammurabi create the code of laws?

• King Hammurabi wanted to show all of Mesopotamia his power and authority.

• King Hammurabi believed that without laws the poor would take over Mesopotamia.

• King Hammurabi believed that the wealthy and powerful should have less harsh punishment.

• King Hammurabi wanted to make sure that people were treated fairly.

What is the main reason that societies need laws?

• Laws are needed to make sure the law-breakers all receive a consequence.

• Laws are needed to protect business owners and ensure economic($) strength.

• Laws are needed to bring order to societies and protect the rights of citizens.

• Laws are needed to make sure everyone knows their rights and responsibilities.

Which statement best summarizes Confucius' ideas on how the government of ancient China should work?

• The emperor should be a just and right ruler so that the people of his land will follow his example and do the right things.

• The religious leaders of society have the responsibility for convincing the people to do what is lawful and right.

• The leader should have harsh rules and show no mercy when enforcing them- people must be forced to do what is right.

• The people of a nation should be forced to feel shame and defend their honor when they have gone against the wishes of the emperor.

Which statement best summarizes the social structure of the Han Dynasty that is represented in the image above?

• Peasants were higher than merchants because they had families.

• Social status in society depended on your occupation.

• Merchants and artisans were equally important in society.

• Kings and state officials shared the same status in society.

What belief about the Egyptian pharaoh changed how the people of Egypt lived their daily lives?

• Egyptians believed the pharaoh was like a President who should be elected from the Egyptian population.

• Egyptians believed the pharaoh was like a parent figure who was to be trusted and obeyed.

• Egyptians believed the pharaoh was equal to other leaders in the world and had no special value.

• Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god and therefore they followed his orders in every aspect of life.

What does this image imply (tell us) about the origin (beginning) of the power of Egyptian pharaohs?

• The pharaoh was chosen by the merchants.

• The pharaoh was chosen by the slaves

• The pharaoh was chosen by the gods.

• The pharaoh was chosen by the people.

Which statement best describes the origin and structure of democracy in Ancient Greece?

• Greek democracy began with the scholars of Athens and laws were debated among the smartest men in the city before being passed.

• Greek democracy was established by the military leaders of Athens and laws were created by a vote of 500 free men and women of Athens.

• Greek democracy was designed by the people of Athens where laws were created by the vote of citizens, who were free men of Athens.

• Greek democracy was created by the rich in Athens and all laws were created and voted on by the upper class.

How did the Roman Republic evolve from Greek Democracy?

• While the Greek Democracy encouraged participation of all citizens, the Roman Republic was based on representative decision making to save time.

• Because the Roman Republic was a smaller society than Greece, a representative government was more effective for them.

• Because the wealthy landowners were worried about losing power to those from the lower classes, they limited individual rights in the Roman Republic.

• The Roman Republic used the principle of “Majority Rules” rather than an established set of laws to provide a voice for their lower class citizens.

Which statement best summarizes the roles of Patricians and Plebeians in Rome?

• The Patricians could not have jobs and the Plebeians held all the governmental jobs.

• The Patricians own small shops and the Plebeians owned small farms.

• The Patricians had no freedoms and the Plebeians could do what they pleased.

• The Patricians were the upper class and the Plebeians were the lower class.

Which statement best summarizes the social hierarchy of ancient India?

• All groups of people were part of the social hierarchy in ancient India.

• There was one group of people who did not belong to the society.

• There were equal rights and responsibilities for the people of ancient India.

• All people were direct descendants of the Brahman, or priest, caste.