World History Final Exam Review Semester 1

What caused the Neolithic Revolution? 

• Invention of the printing press
• The Columbian Exchange
• Invention of farming 
• Invention of the compass

A number of people or territories are controlled by a single ruler

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy 
• Empire 

Which philosophy believed in strict laws and had a negative view of human nature?

• Legalism
• Daoism
• Confucianism 

The rebirth of the soul 

• Karma
• Dharma
• Nirvana
• Reincarnation 

Which philosophy or religion stated that people must respect and obey those above them, especially their elders?

• Islam
• Legalism
• Confucianism 
• Buddhism 

State ruled by a small group of citizens
Rule is based on wealth or ability
Ruling group controls the military

• Monarchy 
• Direct Democracy  
• Aristocracy
• Oligarchy 

State ruled by elected representatives Citizens choose representatives in competitive elections

• Direct democracy 
• Republic (Indirect Democracy)
• Monarchy 
• Tyranny 

Democracy was first practiced in

• Persia
• Ancient Rome 
• Ancient China
• Ancient Greece

Alexander the Great is most famous for 

• Conquering Ancient India
• Hellenistic culture
• Spreading Judaism 
• Caste system 

Which did NOT cause the West Roman Empire to fall in 476?

• Mongol invasion 
• Its large size 
• Lack of soldiers 
• Lack of loyalty to the Empire