Year End Social Studies Test

Which number in the source identifies the region of Asia Minor?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How did the ideas of Confucius contribute to the success of the Han Dynasty?

• An increase in economic development reduced social and political tensions.

• Civil service exams created a stable government with educated officials.

• Diplomatic alliances decreased the need for an army.

• The emperor could focus solely on ceremonial duties.

Based on the source, which statement summarizes the effect of the Babylonian captivity on the Jewish people?

• It led many followers to seek refuge and aid by migrating to Egypt.

• It led later kings to order a military restructuring of their society.

• It weakened the kingdom’s defenses prior to the conquest by Rome.

• It demonstrated determination to maintain their culture and beliefs.

Which action best describes how Alexander the Great spread Hellenistic culture across western and central Asia?

• by conquering the Persian Empire

• by protecting Asian trade routes

• by adopting Roman polytheistic beliefs

• by restricting Asian cultural practices

This invention most likely allowed the ancient Egyptians to:

• spread Egyptian culture across long-distance trade networks.

• create a permanent record of Egyptian history and literature.

• use maps to travel throughout Egyptian territory.

• increase the number of schools available for the Egyptian people.

What was an impact of these invasions?

• Cuneiform writing became common.

• Trade with China was established.

• Cultural blending occurred.

• Buddhism became widespread.

Which two rivers are associated with early civilizations in Mesopotamia?

• Yellow

• Tigris

• Indus

• Euphrates

• Ganges

Which statement accurately describes ancient Egyptian society?

• Slaves served primarily as soldiers.

• Priests were in charge of building projects.

• Merchants were considered the nobles.

• Pharaohs were associated with the gods.

Which statement correctly describes a period of time that lasted for centuries?

• Julius Caesar was a dictator.

• The Twelve Tables were recorded.

• The Romans forced the Jews to leave Jerusalem.

• The Roman Empire existed.

Which significant advance in mathematics occurred in ancient India?

• concept of zero

• use of algebra

• solutions of equations

• study of astronomy