World History Midterm 2024

What was a major result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• Development of agriculture

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of fire

• Creation of written language

How was Judaism different from other early religions?

• Judaism was monotheistic, while most other early religions were polytheistic.

• Judaism had a written code of laws, unlike other early religions.

• Judaism focused on the afterlife more than other early religions.

• Judaism was the only religion with a priesthood.

What innovation helped early river valley civilizations thrive?

• Irrigation systems

• Advanced weaponry

• Monetary systems

• Complex writing

How did the Han Dynasty maintain a centralized government?

• Through a system of feudal lords

• By implementing a bureaucracy based on Confucian principles

• By allowing local warlords to govern independently

• Through a decentralized system of governance

How did Roman citizenship promote political stability?

• By granting equal rights to all citizens, reducing social tensions.

• By allowing only the elite to participate in politics, maintaining order.

• By expanding the military, ensuring security and stability.

• By imposing strict laws, preventing uprisings and rebellions.

Which of the following is a key achievement of the Gupta Empire?

• Development of the decimal system

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Invention of gunpowder

• Establishment of the Silk Road

What values did the Greeks emphasize in their culture?

• Honor and bravery

• Wealth and power

• Isolation and independence

• Conformity and obedience

What role did serfs have in the manorial system?

• Serfs were landowners who managed the manor.

• Serfs were free peasants who worked for wages.

• Serfs were bound to the land and provided labor to the lord.

• Serfs were knights who protected the manor.

Why was the Church a unifying force after Rome's fall?

• It provided a centralized authority and stability.

• It was the only source of education.

• It controlled all trade routes.

• It had the largest army.

What weakened the manorial system during the Black Death?

• A significant decrease in population leading to labor shortages

• Increased agricultural productivity

• The rise of urban centers

• The introduction of new farming technologies