World History Semester Exam 2 Study Guide

What is MONOTHEISM?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in one God

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in nature spirits

Who is considered the root of Israeli lineage according to the document?

• Moses

• Jacob

• Abraham

• Joseph

What were the TEN Commandments?

• Rules for social behavior

• Teachings of Abraham

• Teachings Moses received from God

• Guidelines for monarchs

What type of government is described as a DEMOCRACY?

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by the military

What is the Hellenistic Era known for?

• The spread of Christianity

• The time after the death of Alexander the Great

• The beginning of the Roman Empire

• The fall of the Persian Empire

What is the MANDATE OF HEAVEN?

• A legal system in ancient China

• A philosophical concept in Confucianism

• The divine right to rule

• A military strategy

Which religion spread along the Silk Road from India to China?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What form of government in ancient Rome was characterized by citizens electing their leaders?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

Who were the ruling class and top official of the Roman Republic?

• Plebeians

• Senators

• Patricians

• Consuls

What led to the fall of Rome according to the document?

• Economic prosperity

• Military invasions and a declining economy

• Strong leadership

• Expansion of territory