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Global Studies Classical Civilizations Review - Unit 3

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?
a)
The Roman Empire extended over three continents.
b)
Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.
c)
Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.
d)
Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.
2.
Based on the information provided by this map, which body of water was most likely the center of Roman trade?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Black Sea
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
Mediterranean Sea
3.
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a)
the concept of zero
b)
the process of making silk
c)
a republic form of government
d)
the printing press
4.

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

a)

inability to stop invasions by foreign invaders

b)

political corruption and the instability of the government

c)

the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire

d)

continued acceptance of traditional religions

5.
The concept of zero, the expansion of the caste system, and the creation of the decimal system are most closely associated with the
a)
Inca Empire
b)
Tokugawa shogunate
c)
Song dynasty
d)
Gupta Empire
6.
Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in
a)
elimination of all traditional beliefs
b)
a movement toward decolonization
c)
the Columbian exchange
d)
cultural diffusion between different societies
7.
China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they
a)
developed extensive trade networks
b)
created classless societies
c)
encouraged democratic ideals
d)
established free-market economies
8.
Which title best completes the partial outline below?
I. ______________________
A. City-states depended on goods exchanged directly with Mediterranean peoples
B. Political loyalty centered on the city-state
C. A common enemy, Persia, threatened city-states' autonomy
a)
Features of Gupta Empire
b)
Attributes of Indus Valley Civilizations
c)
Characteristics of Ancient Greece
d)
Traits of Ancient China
9.
One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both
a)
Allowed universal suffrage
b)
Developed matriarchal societies
c)
Promoted art and literature
d)
Established plantation agriculture
10.
The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
a)
ethnocentrism
b)
cultural diffusion 
c)
direct democracy
d)
embargoes
11.
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
a)
development of direct democracy
b)
 diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
c)
promotion of the equality of all humans
d)
 creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
12.
The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the
a)
diverse ethnic groups in the region
b)
large number of different languages
c)
rugged mountainous terrain
d)
 practice of oligarchy
13.
Which individual developed an Asian philosophy associated with the five relationships, filial piety, and the Analects?
a)
Laozi (Lao Tzu)
b)
Confucius
c)
Siddhartha Gautama
d)
Han Wudi
14.
Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?
a)
 Chinese
b)
Persian
c)
Indian 
d)
Japanese 
15.
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that
a)
governments must provide their people with rights
b)
 harsh laws are needed to control society
c)
all subjects are equal under the law
d)
 religion and government must be brought closer together
16.

Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of

a)

undisciplined armies and limited access to trade

b)

overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples

c)

inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations

d)

harsh climates and high taxes

17.

Who invented the decimal system and the concept of zero?

a)

Mauryan and

Gupta Empires

b)

Han Dynasty

c)

Greece

d)

Rome

18.

The caste system in India was characterized by

a)

Toleration for various religious beliefs

b)

Equality between men and women

c)

Lack of social mobility

d)

The right of people to choose their occupation

19.

How did the Hindu doctrine of karma impact Indian society?

a)

It was the basis of equality between men and women

b)

It supported the caste system and control of the population

c)

Initiated an integrated economic system to help merchants

d)

Supported efforts at reform and rebellion

20.
Which of the following describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?
a)
Trade was restricted with other lands
b)
Ideas and knowledge spread through the empire
c)
Women had less freedom than before to participate in social, economic, and affairs
d)
Rome had no significant social or economic problems
21.
the Ten Commandments, Confucian teachings, and the Eightfold Path in Buddhism were all similar because they-
a)
Promoted polytheism
b)
Established equality between men and women
c)
Provided codes for moral behavior
d)
Affirmed belief in one God
22.

Which statement is most true based on the map?

a)

Spain was Europe’s largest grain producer

b)

Rome’s main trading partner was Carthage

c)

Rome traded extensively throughout the Mediterranean region

d)

Greece limited its trade to Alexandria in North Africa

23.
 How were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
a)
They allowed for belief in one god
b)
They established written legal standards
c)
They provided records of economic activity
d)
They legalized democratic government
24.
a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
oligarchy
d)
republic
25.
a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government
a)
city state
b)
region
c)
empire
d)
territory
26.
A key teaching of Confucius was...
a)
Family loyalty/Ancestor Worship
b)
Manifest Destiny
c)
Mandate from Heaven
d)
Harsh Punishment
27.
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because nomadic herders were able to produce
a)
written documents
b)
a new language
c)
complex cities
d)
surplus of food
28.
Which society greatly influenced Roman religion, language, and architecture?
a)
Greece
b)
Etruscans
c)
Persians
d)
Egypt
29.
What was the 200 year era of peace called?
a)
Pax Romana
b)
The long quiet
c)
Rax Pomana
d)
The Golden Age
30.
Legalism emphasized that humans were naturally:
a)
Good
b)
Peaceful
c)
Powerful
d)
Evil
31.
The responsibility of children to take care of their parents is called:
a)
Mandate of Heaven
b)
Daoism
c)
Filial piety
d)
Confucianism
32.
Which of the following were traded along the silk road?
a)
Silk
b)
Spices
c)
Luxury goods
d)
All of the above
33.
What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city-state of Sparta?
a)
Food & parties
b)
War & fighting
c)
Music & books
d)
Painting & sculpture
34.
What was the primary focus of the culture in the city-state of Athens?
a)
War & fighting
b)
Athletics & competition
c)
Power & conquest
d)
Art & education
35.
If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out.  If he has nocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third of a mina of silver."
--Code of Hammurabi
Which statement is best supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's code of laws?
a)
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes.
b)
All men are equal under the law.
c)
Violence must always be punished with violence.
d)
Fines are preferable to physical punishment.
36.

The Hellenistic culture of Alexander the Great's empire is a blend of cultures of all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Greek

b)

Egyptian

c)

Persian

d)

Japanese

37.
Which cultural idea was exchanged on the Silk Road?
a)
language
b)
religion
c)
skills
d)
All of the listed answers
38.
The Vedas are ____________________
a)
warriors
b)
ancient laws
c)
sheep herders
d)
a collection of Hindu sacred texts
39.
Buddhists follow the guidance of which set of rules?
a)
Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path
b)
Ten Commandments
c)
Book of the Living & Book of the Dead
d)
 Torah & the Bible
40.

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

manorialism

b)

caste

c)

apartheid

d)

Ecomienda

41.
Buddhism spread from India on which famous trade route?
a)
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route.
b)
The Indian Ocean trade routes.
c)
The Black Sea trade routes.
d)
The Silk Road.
42.

Which group was known for being excellent sailors who traded around the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

Akkadians

b)

Assyrians

c)

Phoenicians

d)

Chaldeans

43.

The largest Desert in the world

a)

Savanna

b)

Sahel

c)

Atlas

d)

Sahara

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