Unit 2 World History Assessment Review

Which of the following statements about Alexander the Great's conquests of Greece, Egypt, Persia, and Asia Minor is correct?

• The conquests played a significant role in the spread of Islamic culture.

• The conquests led to the establishment of a feudal system in each region.

• The conquests played a significant role in the spread of Hellenistic culture.

• The conquests led to the creation of democratic governments in each region.

During the Hellenistic era —

• all of the major world civilizations existed in isolation.

• Greek culture was widely rejected by other civilizations.

• Greek language and culture dominated Europe and Asia.

• most major civilizations engaged in near-constant warfare.

Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire —

• controlled large areas surrounding the Indian Ocean.

• built extensive road systems that helped to unify their citizens.

• created republican governments in which ordinary citizens held most of the power.

• promoted the rule of law and treated ordinary citizens and privileged classes equally.

In which of the following ways did the ancient city of Sparta differ from the ancient city of Athens?

• Sparta placed more emphasis on military service.

• Sparta placed more emphasis on human rights.

• Sparta placed more emphasis on family honor.

• Sparta placed more emphasis on education.

The information below describes what life was like for ancient Roman women. • Roman women could own property in their own names. • Roman women could dispose of their property by will. Based on this information, which of the following is true about ancient Roman women?

• They were equal to Roman men in social status.

• Roman women were awarded some legal rights.

• Roman women were awarded the right to vote.

• They were equal to Roman men under the law.

Which of the following was a major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire?

• A. Western Europe entered a period of disorder and chaos.

• B. Much of Western Europe was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire.

• C. Muslims gained control over many of the nations in Western Europe.

• D. Western European nations returned to a republican form of government.

Which of the following was a major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

• A. A series of military defeats by African empires

• B. The continued acceptance of traditional religions

• C. Government instability and widespread political corruption

• D. The abolishment of slavery in lands controlled by the empire

Confucianism emphasizes that —

• the government should control the means of production.

• achieving material wealth is more desirable than scholarly pursuits.

• one should place his or her own interests over the interests of the collective.

• all individuals have important responsibilities to their societies and to their families.

Which of the following are associated with the Gupta Empire?

• The destruction of the Persian Empire and the adoption of Islam

• The construction of the Great Pyramid and the adoption of a democracy

• The development of the concept of zero and the use of the Sanskrit language

• The adoption of communism and the beginning of a new age of imperialism

The ancient Greek city-state of Athens influenced later cultures by

• adopting a monotheistic religion.

• developing a written language.

• constructing a system of canals.

• establishing a democratic government.