MIDTERM - World History

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A) A religious text

• B) A political theory

• C) A type of government

• D) A historical event

Which dynasty is known for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

The Peloponnesian War was fought between which two city-states?

• A) Athens and Sparta

• B) Rome and Carthage

• C) Athens and Thebes

• D) Sparta and Corinth

Confucianism and Daoism are philosophies originating from which country?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Korea

The decline of Rome is attributed to several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Economic troubles

• Military overspending

• Natural disasters

• Political corruption

The term 'Hellenistic' refers to the culture associated with which historical figure?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

• Augustus

Which of the following is a famous Roman aqueduct?

• Pont du Gard

• Tower Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

The Appian Way was a significant road in which ancient civilization?

• Greek

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Persian

The Colosseum is located in which city?

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Istanbul

Which philosopher is known for his work 'The Republic'?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Confucius