SS Final Review - Social Studies

Believers in which two religions would find these texts most useful?

• B. Jews and followers of Confucius

• C. Muslims and Christians

• D. Followers of Confucius and Christians

• A. Christians and Buddhists

Answer explanation

Muslims and Christians share the texts of the Bible and the Quran, making them the most relevant believers for these texts. Other options include religions that do not align closely with these scriptures.

One way in which these texts are similar is they both:

• Guide their followers in proper behavior

• Forbid being lazy

• Require you to go to Church

• Forbid stealing

Answer explanation

Both texts provide guidance on proper behavior, emphasizing moral conduct and ethical standards for their followers, making 'Guide their followers in proper behavior' the best choice.

Based on the evidence found in the excerpt above which claim is most accurate?

• Lower classes were punished more harshly than upper classes.

• Foreigners were punished the most harshly of anyone accused of a crime.

• Women were protected by the Code of Hammurabi.

• Hammurabi’s Code affected all citizens of Babylon equally.

Answer explanation

The evidence suggests that the Code of Hammurabi imposed harsher penalties on lower classes compared to upper classes, indicating a social hierarchy in punishment rather than equal treatment for all citizens.

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Which statement best describes the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?

• To please the gods of Babylon

• To show how powerful Hammurabi was

• To prevent attacks from neighboring states

• To maintain social order in Babylon

Answer explanation

Hammurabi's Code was primarily established to maintain social order in Babylon by providing a set of laws that governed behavior and resolved disputes, ensuring stability and justice in society.

In 366CE in addition to an earthquake, several natural disasters struck the Roman Peninsula. According to Gibbons, an immediate effect of these disasters was:

Base your answer to the questions below on the excerpt and on your knowledge of social studies. Edward Gibbon was an English historian, writer and Member of Parliament. Although he wrote The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire in 1776, it is considered one of the most reliable accounts of Roman history because he used so many primary sources to tell his story. NATURAL DISASTER STRIKES WITHIN THE EMPIRE “In the second year of the reign of Valens (366 CE) … the Roman World was shaken by a violent and destructive earthquake... The shores of the Mediterranean were left dry by the sudden retreat of the sea … but the tide soon returned with the weight of an immense [flood] which was severely felt on the coasts of Sicily... Greece, and Egypt... fifty thousand persons had lost their lives in the flood [in the city of Alexandria alone... [This] calamity (disaster)... astonished and terrified the subjects of Rome.. and their fearful vanity was disposed to [see a connection] between the symptoms of a declining empire and a sinking world.” Adapted from Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 6. Gibbons account suggests that an indirect effect of the chaos caused by these disasters was:

• An immense flood hit the coast of Sicily.

• The Roman government had to be moved to the countryside.

• Many Romans were forced into slavery to rebuild the empire.

• The city of Rome was destroyed.

Answer explanation

According to Gibbons, the immediate effect of the disasters in 366CE included an immense flood hitting the coast of Sicily, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

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Base your answer to the questions below on the excerpt and on your knowledge of social studies. Edward Gibbon was an English historian, writer and Member of Parliament. Although he wrote The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire in 1776, it is considered one of the most reliable accounts of Roman history because he used so many primary sources to tell his story. NATURAL DISASTER STRIKES WITHIN THE EMPIRE “In the second year of the reign of Valens (366 CE) … the Roman World was shaken by a violent and destructive earthquake... The shores of the Mediterranean were left dry by the sudden retreat of the sea … but the tide soon returned with the weight of an immense [flood] which was severely felt on the coasts of Sicily... Greece, and Egypt... fifty thousand persons had lost their lives in the flood [in the city of Alexandria alone... [This] calamity (disaster)... astonished and terrified the subjects of Rome.. and their fearful vanity was disposed to [see a connection] between the symptoms of a declining empire and a sinking world.” Adapted from Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 6. Gibbons account suggests that an indirect effect of the chaos caused by these disasters was:

• The power of the Roman Empire weakened.

• The capital of the empire was eventually moved to Alexandria.

• A decline in the birthrate of Romans.

• Egypt conquered the Roman Empire.

Answer explanation

Gibbon's account highlights the disaster's impact on the Roman populace, suggesting that the chaos and loss of life contributed to a perception of decline, indicating that the power of the Roman Empire weakened as a result.

One way China was similar during the Qin and Han dynasties was that:

• Both dynasties tried to protect their northern border with a wall.

• The population of both dynasties grew very quickly.

• Both dynasties controlled an island in the South China Sea.

• Both dynasties controlled a peninsula along their northern border.

Answer explanation

Both the Qin and Han dynasties built walls to protect their northern borders from invasions, notably the Great Wall of China, highlighting their shared military strategy.

This set of maps would be most useful for:

• Comparing the size of China during two different dynasties.

• Identifying China’s earliest and current southern borders.

• Comparing the population of China during two different dynasties.

• Identifying the physical features of China.

Answer explanation

The maps are useful for comparing the size of China during different dynasties, as they likely show territorial changes over time, which is essential for understanding historical expansion or contraction.

Based on the information provided in this map which claim is most plausible (possible, believable)?

• B. Buddhism spread along early trade routes.

• C. Buddhism continues to be the most popular religion in Asia.

• D. Buddhism was mainly practiced in India.

• A. Buddhism spread to Japan but then was rejected.

Answer explanation

Buddhism spread along early trade routes is plausible as historical evidence shows that trade facilitated cultural exchange, including the spread of religions like Buddhism across Asia.

This piece of evidence was created to

• Illustrate where Buddhism originated and where it spread.

• Show the locations of important nations in Asia.

• Explain why many Asians accept the ideas of Buddhism.

• Show where early river valley civilizations developed.

Answer explanation

The correct answer illustrates where Buddhism originated and spread, as it directly addresses the geographical aspects of Buddhism's development, unlike the other options which focus on different themes.