Unit 3 Ancient Civilizations Practice Test

The history of which classical civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River?

• Maurya Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• ancient Greece

• ancient Egypt

Which generalization about the Maurya and Gupta Empires is supported by the map?

• Expansion was limited by geographic factors.

• Trade contributed to stable societies.

• Extensive road systems unified India.

• Southern India was isolated from northern India.

Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which belief system is described in this passage?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Confucianism

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social studies.

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?

• adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon

• defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity

• establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty

• use of Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Hinduism was the dominant religion. • Murals were painted on the Ajanta cave walls. • The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described by these statements?

• Gupta

• Maurya

• Persian

• British

One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both

• allowed universal suffrage

• developed matriarchal societies

• promoted art and literature

• established plantation agriculture

Hammurabi’s code of laws and Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that

• worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire

• an informed citizenry will help maintain peace and prosperity

• equality of the people is the most important goal of government

• harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society

Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of

• undisciplined armies and limited access to trade

• overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples

• inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations

• harsh climates and high taxes