World History Semester Exam

What was the Neolithic Revolution?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The invention of the wheel

• The transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled agricultural communities

• The development of the first democratic government

Which river valley civilization is considered the earliest known large human civilization?

• Byzantine Empire

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

• Maya Empire

What architectural feature is Ancient Rome famous for?

• Columns

• Pyramids

• Domes

• Arches and solidly built roads

Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

• Ashoka the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

What was the Gupta Empire known for?

• The Golden Age of India and restoring Hinduism

• The unification of China

• The invention of the wheel

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What philosophy was central to the Zhou Empire?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Confucianism and Taoism

What was the purpose of the civil service exam in China?

• To train soldiers for the military

• To select candidates for government positions based on merit

• To teach Confucian philosophy to the public

• To determine tax rates for citizens

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Trade of goods, religion, and disease between China and the Middle East

• Exploration of new territories

• Religious pilgrimages

• Military invasions

What is the main belief of Hinduism?

• Belief in dharma, karma, and reincarnation

• Belief in one God

• Belief in the Four Noble Truths

• Belief in the Mandate of Heaven

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• The exchange of ideas during the Renaissance

• The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world

• The spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road

• The trade of gold and salt in Africa