Unit 3 Review

Which concept is found in a democratic republic form of government?

• King or queen with unlimited power

• Representative governing body

• Rule by a few, especially the wealthy

• Governing control of every aspect of life

The development of the Silk Road led to —

• Conflicts that prevented cultural diffusion between India and China

• Cloth and weapons from the Mediterranean arriving in West Africa

• Expanding trade and cultural exchange between Asia and Europe

• Islam spreading rapidly from regions in North Africa to China

What did the development of the Silk Road lead to? Select TWO correct answers.

• Cloth and weapons from the Mediterranean arriving in West Africa

• Expanding trade and cultural exchange between Asia and Europe

• Conflicts that prevented cultural diffusion between India and China

• Islam spread from regions in North Africa to China

• Buddhist ideas extended through Africa, Europe and India

The Classical Civilization Empires all emerged to dominance with what shared characteristic?

• They had hardy economic growth and aggressive military campaigns.

• All three empires had identical religious traditional expression and practices.

• Military service declined, and foreigners were recruited as border security was neglected.

• Each developed a democratic form of government and limited military expansion.

Study the table and answer the question. Which ancient culture is represented in the table?

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Chinese

Study the table and answer the question. Which statement best completes the table about the effects of the Crusades on Europe?

• Started the Renaissance in Italy

• Improved Christian and Muslim diplomacy

• Expanded trade between Europe and Southeast Asia

• Brought Medieval society to an end

The Pax Romana and the vast extension of Roman roads facilitated the spread of —

• Christianity throughout most of Europe

• Buddhism east toward China

• Islam from the Middle East to North Africa

• Judaism northwest into present-day Russia

Study the paintings and answer the question. Chinese paintings during the Song Dynasty reflected —

• an ideal that human perfection was attainable with great effort

• an emphasis on the beauty of natural objects and landscapes

• the natural resources available to make art

• the importance of the arts on society

The collapse of empires typically begins with —

• low unemployment and inflation

• political corruption and social inequity

• lack of new cultural influences

• widespread economic equality

What is one similarity between Buddhism and Christianity?

• Both are monotheistic religions.

• Both religions spread along trade routes.

• Both believe the soul lives on, unchanged after death.

• Both have their foundation in Jewish traditions.