Unit 2 Review

Review the world map and select the continent(s) and/or regions where the five major world religions began.

• Middle East

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Buddhism can best be described as having which of the following belief systems?

• Four Noble Truths

• The Ten Commandments

• The Eightfold Path

• Nirvana

• Monotheism

Which of the following answers best describes the Chinese legal system of "Legalism"?

• The power of government comes from the people

• Differences must be settled through trial combat

• Nature is the guiding principal in all established laws

• Laws must be established to force people to behave appropriately

What impact did Greece's geography have on the development of Greek city-states?

• Hurricanes lead to the development of storm walls along the coast

• Mountainous terrain within Greek territory separated centers of population

• Greek Islands developed much faster due to its abundance of natural resources

• Persia was able to quickly conquer its Greek neighbor

Fill in the sentence below:

Generally speaking, a republic is _______________________________

• Ruled by a dictator

• Controlled by a king

• Administered by a small group of unelected people

• controlled by elected representatives

Which of the following (multiple answers) ancient Greek & Roman creations are still used today?

• Representative form of government (Republic)

• Architectural constructions (arch, dome, concrete, and column)

• Steamboats, industrial factories, and free market systems

• Athenian form of direct democracy

Which of the following answers best describes Hellenism?

• The diffusion of Greek culture that began after the conquest of Alexander the Great

• The first documented case of ancient religions referencing the afterlife

• The Creation of Microstates along the coast of the Mediterranian Sea

• Mathematical advances made during the Roman Empire

The creation of agricultural methods in the river valley civilizations is mostly due to...

• use of bug-based fertilizers

• innovations such as the first rudimentary tractor or "trekker"

• development of irrigation systems

• end of the ice-age and wide range of wild birds flocking to new warm areas

Where were ancient river civilizations likely to form?

• Near formidable and defensible mountains

• Within deserts, far from other civilizations

• Rivers and other plentiful water sources

• Warm tropical rainforests with abundant herbs

Which of the following contributed to the unification of China?

• Creation of unique forms of Chinese art

• Creation of trade routes stretching into the Middle East

• Emperors established rule through hostage politics

• Cultural unity through social relationships and legalism