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WorksheetsWHAP Period 2 Review
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 41mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What can be defined as respect for one's parents, elders and ancestors?
a)
Filial Piety
b)
Syncretic faith
c)
Tribute
d)
Edicts
2.
What classical empire practiced ancestral veneration?
a)
Rome and Qin
b)
Mauryan and Greece
c)
Only the Han
d)
Only the Persians
3.
Which of the following represents a defining characteristic of an empire?
a)
A state that forms as a democratic republic but is eventually seized and ruled over by a single ruler
b)
A state formed through conquest and maintained through the extraction of resources from conquered states and peoples
c)
A single ethnic group with a single language, religion, and identity
d)
A conglomeration of independent states that form temporary alliances
4.
The conquests of which leader contributed to the widespread dissemination of Greek culture during the Hellenistic era?
a)
Caesar Augustus
b)
Alexander the Great
c)
Ashoka
d)
Qin Shihuangdi
5.
In contrast to the Persian Empire, the political culture of classical Greek civilization
a)
emphasized the absolute power of the monarch.
b)
allowed for the limited participation of women in public assemblies.
c)
relied heavily on satraps to administer their states.
d)
featured popular participation in politics.
6.
Which of the following describes the Persian policy towards people with different cultural traditions who lived within the empire?
a)
Respect and tolerance for non-Persian traditions
b)
Forced assimilation to the Persian way of life
c)
Taxation of those who continued to practice non-Persian traditions
d)
Suppression and elimination of non-Persian traditions
7.
Which foreign religious tradition was absorbed into China during the classical period?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
None of the above
8.
Which of the following is an example of the centralization of the Chinese state under Qin Shi Huangdi?
a)
Establishment of the Senate, consuls, and public assemblies
b)
Participation of the lower classes in shaping public policy
c)
Elimination of the office of tribune
d)
Standardization of weights, measures, and currency
9.
How was India’s social structure different from that of China?
a)
India had fewer distinct social groups.
b)
Indian social groups were defined more rigidly.
c)
Social status in India was defined in terms of literary learning.
d)
Social distinctions in India were more fluid.
10.
Which of the following had the weakest tradition of rule by monarchs?
a)
Athens
b)
Gupta Empire
c)
Persian Empire
d)
None of the above
11.
In which of the following ancient societies did women enjoy the fewest restrictions?
a)
Han China
b)
Athens
c)
Sparta
d)
India
12.
Which of the following describes women’s status in the classical civilizations?
a)
Upper-class women had a tendency to live less restricted lives than lower-class women.
b)
Women in general experienced fewer restrictions compared to those living in pastoral societies.
c)
Public life in general was a male domain, while women’s roles took place mostly in domestic settings.
d)
Women in general experienced fewer restrictions as compared to those who lived in Neolithic agricultural village societies.
13.
What is a diaspora?
a)
Greek pottery
b)
The spread of disease during the Han Dynasty
c)
Introduction of new crops to formally arid regions
d)
Removal of Jews from their homeland
14.
Slaveholding was least widespread and least central to the economy of
a)
Athens
b)
China
c)
Sparta
d)
Rome
15.
Peasants were honored and merchants were looked down upon in the official ideology of
a)
Athens
b)
China
c)
Sparta
d)
Rome
16.
Although slaves in the Roman Empire performed all work, from the most prestigious to the most degrading, they were prohibited from
a)
conducting business.
b)
practicing medicine.
c)
serving in the military.
d)
None of the above
17.
In what way were the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Han China and the Spartacus Rebellion in the Roman Empire similar?
a)
Both were large-scale, violent reactions to oppressive conditions.
b)
Both featured supernatural healings and collective trances.
c)
Both succeeded in persuading the government to implement reforms.
d)
Both saw women assuming leadership roles.
18.
Zoroastrianism is most similar to which of the following philosophical or religious traditions?
a)
Daoism
b)
Judaism
c)
Hinduism
d)
None of the above
19.
Which of the following systems of thought provided inspiration for the harsh reunification of China under Qin Shi Huangdi?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Buddhism
20.
Which cultural tradition is particularly noted for its emphasis on logic and relentless questioning of received wisdom, without giving much role to the gods?
a)
Confucian philosophy
b)
Greek philosophy
c)
Daoism
d)
Zoroastrianism
21.
What did Jesus and Socrates share in common?
a)
Both were historical founders of religions that spread beyond their place of origin.
b)
Both were sentenced to death by states which felt threatened by their teachings.
c)
Both were regarded as having divine status by their followers.
d)
All of the above
22.
How did the absence of most animals capable of domestication affect developments in the Americas?
a)
A plow-based farming system developed.
b)
Metallurgy was more highly developed.
c)
Agriculture did not develop independently.
d)
No pastoral societies developed.
23.
During the classical era, metallurgy was least developed in
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
Eurasia
d)
the Americas
24.
Core beliefs outlined in the Sanskrit scriptures formed the bases for which monistic faith?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
25.
The Hindu Caste system
a)
offers a person the opportunity to move up in society
b)
reflects the multiple manifestation of a person
c)
reflects a righteous relationship between people and a ruler
d)
calls a person to worship
26.
What ethical system/ religion is a reaction to Hinduism?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Animism
27.
The preachings of Buddha as collected by his followers can be found in the
a)
Quran
b)
Bhagavad-Gita
c)
Sutras
d)
Vedas
28.
This allows for the movement of all the following EXCEPT
a)
monumental architecture
b)
Infectious viruses
c)
Culture
d)
People
29.
What is this?
a)
Shaduf
b)
Sakia
c)
Qanat
d)
Stupa
30.
What faith places an emphasis on missionaries and monasteries?
a)
Buddhism and Confucianism
b)
Christianity and Judaism
c)
Islam and Judaism
d)
Buddhism and Christianity
31.
Which of the following had the greatest impact on China's political rule?
a)
Daoism and Buddhism
b)
Confucianism and Daoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
All of the above
32.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman, Han, Persian, Mauryan and Gupta empires?
a)
Invasion
b)
wealth in the hands of the elite
c)
social tension (amongst the classes)
d)
plague
33.
Which of the following is NOT an example of how imperial government's promote trade and project military power?
a)
Roads
b)
Defensive walls
c)
Currency
d)
Elaborate legal systems
34.
Hammurabi's Code is to the Babylonians as _____________ is to the Qin subjects.
a)
Mandate System
b)
Civil Service
c)
Legalism
d)
Tribute(s)
35.
What type of advancement aided China in maritime trade?
a)
Dhow
b)
Concept of zero
c)
Camels
d)
Chariot
36.
All of the following are ways imperial governments maintain power EXCEPT
a)
roads
b)
bureaucracy
c)
division of land
d)
religion
37.
An understanding of monsoons enabled trade for which empires?
a)
Gupta and Han
b)
Rome and Hellenistic
c)
Persian and Qin
d)
Mesoamerica and Mauryan
38.
This architecture reflects the value of which belief system?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
39.
What faith is BEST reflected in this art?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
All of the above
40.
The 5 relationships are essential to
a)
Ancestral Veneration
b)
Shamanism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
41.
Which Roman emperor was the first to accept Christianity?
a)
Diocletian
b)
Constantine
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Augustus
42.
The Roman Empire began with whom?
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Augustus
c)
Diocletian
d)
Constantine
43.
The letter F represents what classical capital?
a)
Persepolis
b)
Pataliputra
c)
Constantinople
d)
Carthage
44.
The letter G represents what classical capital?
a)
Persepolis
b)
Pataliputra
c)
Constantinople
d)
Carthage
45.
The letter E represents what classical capital?
a)
Athens
b)
Carthage
c)
Constantinople
d)
Alexandria
46.
Who started the Achaemenid dynasty in Persia?
a)
Cyrus
b)
Darius
c)
Xerxes
d)
Alexander
47.
Who issued edict decrees throughout his empire to spread his faith?
a)
Jesus
b)
Ashoka
c)
Shi Huangdi
d)
Chandra Gupta
48.
The Golden age of the Gupta could be compared to _______ in Rome.
a)
Pax Mongolia
b)
Appian Way
c)
Hippodrome
d)
Pax Romana
49.
Christianity was born out of what earlier faith?
a)
Daoism
b)
Judaism
c)
Zorastrianism
d)
Animism
50.
The Chinese emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty emphasized social harmony through
a)
Filial Piety
b)
the Vedas
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
51.
Germanic invasion into the Rome Empire is similar to ___________ invasion into Han China.
a)
Saxon
b)
Sati
c)
Xiongnu
d)
Yellow Turban
52.
French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and Italian (Romance languages) derive from
a)
Greek
b)
Latin
c)
Slavic
d)
Bantu
53.
What architectural design was primarily used in Roman architecture?
a)
Dome
b)
Spires
c)
Corinthian Columns
d)
Arch
54.
Why were these created?
a)
Examples of monumental architecture by Shi Hunagdi
b)
Legalist statues created to invoke fear in the Qin people
c)
To gain the favor of the Heavens by the Han emperor Wudi
d)
To protect Shi Huangdi in his afterlife
55.
What purpose did this serve?
a)
It transported soldiers.
b)
A bridge to access lands across major rivers.
c)
It moves water.
d)
A defensive barrier to protect against barbarians
56.
What leader was MOST effective in using elephants?
a)
Ashoka
b)
Hannibal
c)
Caesar
d)
Alexander the Great
57.
What was the staple crop of North America?
a)
Wheat
b)
Barley
c)
Maize
d)
Rice
58.
Which of the following is not an agricultural technique?
a)
Waru Waru
b)
Terrace Farming
c)
Qanat
d)
Quipu
59.
What ultimately happened to the Sassanian Dynasty of Persia?
a)
Conquered by Alexander the Great
b)
Conquered by Arabs
c)
Conquered by Ashoka
d)
Conquered by the Parthians
60.
What number represents the the Hellenistic empire?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
7
61.
Where would mesoamerica be located?
a)
Modern day Brazil
b)
Modern day New Mexico
c)
Modern day Mexico
d)
Modern day Kansas
62.
Which of the following is an example of women having less rights in the Classical Period?
a)
owning property
b)
monastic life
c)
fighting in battle
d)
sati
63.
Which of the following is an example of a syncretic religion?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Judaism
c)
Zoroastrianism
d)
Confucianism
64.
What type of monumental architecture was built by a North American tribe?
a)
pyramids
b)
mounds
c)
citadels
d)
All of the above
65.
All of the American tribes had the following in common EXCEPT
a)
Human Sacrifice
b)
Corn
c)
Animism
d)
Aqauducts
66.
The Codices provided archaeologist with an enormous amount of information on the life of the ______________
a)
Teotihuacan
b)
Maya
c)
Moche
d)
Chaco
67.
Who experienced the greatest amount of environmental degradation?
a)
Teotihuacan
b)
Cahokia
c)
Easter Island
d)
None of the above
68.
Obsidian blades made from volcanic glass benefited what region the most during period 2?
a)
Africa
b)
Mesoamerica
c)
South America
d)
Eurasia
69.
Who played a type of ball game?
a)
Maya and Teotihuacan
b)
Easter Island
c)
Chavin and Moche
d)
All of the above
70.
What type of democracy did Greece have?
a)
Direct Democarcy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Republic
71.
What were satraps?
a)
Traders in the Moche civilization
b)
A local leaders in subdivided Persia
c)
Roman governors
d)
Replica warriors created to aid Shi Huangdi
72.
Who have strong centralized governments?
a)
Haunter -forager societies
b)
Pastoralists
c)
Early civilizations
d)
Empires
73.
What civilization is represented by letter "C"?
a)
Teotihuacan
b)
Olmec
c)
Maya
d)
Moche
74.
What Mesoamerican civilization was a collection of city-states?
a)
Olmec
b)
Teotihuacan
c)
Maya
d)
Moche
75.
What tribe is labeled "A"?
a)
Chaco
b)
Cahokia
c)
Chavin
d)
Toltec
76.
What religion is best reflected in the art shown?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Greco-Roman
77.
What religion is best reflected in the art shown?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Reco-Roman
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