Plato Academy World History Pre-Post Test

What made Judaism different from other ancient religions?

• a belief in sacrifice

• the use of prayers

• the use of laws

• a belief in one God

What is one way that Qin Shihuangdi unified China?

• A. He accepted the diverse religions of every region.

• B. He created a standardized system of laws for everyone.

• C. He allowed local leaders to stay in power.

• D. He encouraged new ideas, arts, and science.

Where were the earliest human settlements located?

• in forests

• in deserts

• near mountains

• near water

This map shows the spread of a religion. Which one?

• A. Buddhism

• B. Christianity

• C. Confucianism

• D. Hinduism

What happened when the Persians attacked Greece?

• A. Greek city-states became part of the Persian empire.

• B. Greek city-states banded together and beat the Persians.

• C. The Persians were able to conquer all of Europe.

• D. The Persians were able to adopt Greek customs.

Which area on the map below was the first to which Rome expanded?

• Area A

• Area B

• Area C

• Area D

What belongs in the shaded box in the table?

• democracy

• kingdom

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

What does this photograph of the U.S. Capitol suggest?

• A. Roman style influenced American architecture.

• B. Americans wanted to establish an empire.

• C. Roman explorers landed in the Americas.

• D. Americans adopted the Roman justice system.

In which area on the map below did the Kushites settle?

• Area A

• Area B

• Area C

• Area D

According to Daoism, what should people strive to do?

• escape the cycle of suffering

• live in harmony with nature

• create and enforce strict rules

• respect those of higher rank