World History Unit 1 Review

“You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor.” Leviticus 19:15

What Western value can trace its root to this excerpt from a Jewish holy text?

• acting with humility

• belief in only one god

• equal treatment of all people

• taking care of the less fortunate

Which of the following would be studied by an archaeologist?

• the Old Testament

• the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro

• the teachings of Confucius and Laozi

• the texts of the library of ancient Rome

Which date occurred last?

• a.d. 100

• 200 b.c

• 300 c.e.

• 400 b.c.e

Why are archaeologists most useful in the study of prehistory?

• Archaeologists know how to read Egyptian hieroglyphics and Mesopotamian cuneiform.

• Archaeologists’ study of objects helps us understand the past before the invention of writing.

• Archaeologists work with ancient texts to interpret them according to their time of creation.

• Archaeologists provide an understanding of the ways that world religions have influenced our past.

Which detail supports the claim that Rome was not a democracy?

• Citizen representatives called tribunes could veto the Senate.

• Chief executives called consuls also served as Rome’s military leaders.

• The Law of Nations guaranteed that the law applied equally to everyone.

• Law-making powers resided with the Senate, whose wealthy members served for life.

Which of the following was an effect of the Constantine’s Edict of Milan?

• Constantinople became the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

• The Roman Empire was divided into two parts.

• The Roman Empire formally adopted a new state religion.

• Christians were formally protected from persecution in the Roman Empire.

Which of the following can safely be called an impact of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

• The establishment of the Eastern Roman Empire

• The growing influence of Germanic society and culture in Western civilization

• The adoption of Christianity throughout Western civilization

• The permanent elimination of Greco-Roman influence on the culture of Western civilization

Which of the following statements best represents the lasting impact of Justinian’s Code?

• It ended a period of lawlessness and chaos in the Byzantine Empire.

• It helped to preserve Roman law and perpetuate its influence throughout Europe.

• It represented the replacement of Roman culture with Germanic culture.

• It contributed to a growing divide between the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.

In a.d. 800, Charlemagne became emperor of the Romans. This coronation was significant because it

• marked the creation of the Carolingian Empire

• was a formal acknowledgement by the Romans that their empire ceased to exist

• represented the peak of Germanic power in Europe

• symbolized the joining of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements in Europe.

Which of the following statements about the Byzantine Empire is most accurate?

• The Byzantine Empire began as part of the Roman Empire but eventually developed its own, unique character.

• The Byzantine Empire was formed by invaders who conquered and replaced the old Roman Empire.

• From its very beginnings as the Eastern Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was a thoroughly Greek and Christian state.

• The Byzantine Empire was a major competitor to the Roman Empire, eventually conquering much of its territory