World History Quiz

What was a consequence of Mongol expansion across Eurasia during the Middle Ages?

• A resurgence in art and literature.

• Emergence of new religious influences.

• A period of chaotic and unstable politics.

• Establishment of a vast, diverse empire.

Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—

• F Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert

• Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road

• Confucian teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed

• Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced in China

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?

• Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel

• Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.

• Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism

• Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.

A common belief held by Jews, Christians and Muslims is the idea that —

• any individual can be a religious leader

• a chosen group will receive salvation

• the souls of believers are reincarnated

• only one God should be worshiped

Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago?

• It led to the expansion of political rights for women

• It led to the production of stone tools.

• It led to the creation of settled communities.

• It led to the growth in the number of nomadic groups

Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for personal enlightenment began with —

• Observing Suffering in the world

• Developing a meditation guide

• Rejecting Monotheism

• Taking political power from the emperor.

Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

• Belief in one god

• Believers are equal in gods eyes

• Strict Dietary Laws

• Society is organized in rigid social classes.

Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?

• Use of democratic elections.

• Wealthy control government

• Hereditary leadership

• Pharaoh is considered a god-king

The physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because —

• Earthquakes caused destruction.

• Waterfalls made travel difficult

• mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region creating cultural isolation

• Large deposits of iron ore increased warfare