Which of the following civilizations was NOT considered one of the major classical civilizations from 500 BC to AD 600? (WH.3A)

• Persia

• India

• Japan

• Rome

The development of democratic-republican government has its beginnings in:

• Confucian philosophy

• Classical Greece and Rome political systems

• Ancient Egyptian political systems

• Mesopotamian city-states

This image is associated with which religion?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Christianity

What factor significantly influenced trade in the Indian Ocean?

• The demand for Asian goods by Greece and Rome

• India was centrally located in Asia with many ports

• A faster alternative to the Silk Road

• The fall of the Roman Empire

Why did the Ancient Greeks transition from monarchy to democracy as a form of government?

• Rule by one person freed citizens from making government decision

• Democracy allows the citizens to make government decisions that best suit them

• Government rule by a select few leads to stalemates

• Democracy allows all people in Greek society to have a voice

The concept of "innocent until proven guilty" originated in:

• Ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Greece and Rome

• Medieval Europe

Which dynasty is associated with the following?

• Confucius

• Feudalism

• Han

• Zhou

• Qin

Why did the Hindus create the Caste System?

• To create an orderly society

• To create a class of people outside of the society structure to complete the most degrading and lowly jobs in society

• To allow the Brahmins or elites to rule over the people

• To allow the upper caste members of society to be in charge of the government

• To allow for the Vaishyas, business community, to not pay taxes to the government

Internal political instability and external invasions were a major cause of the fall of Rome. What impact did it have on the former Roman Empire? (WH.3B)

• The invaders created a new empire

• The former empire would enter the “dark ages” which lasted 500 years

Which of the following is an example of a person who successfully shifted political thought? (WH.20C)

• Plato

• Julius Caesar

• Confucius

• All of the above