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Unit 1.2 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does a republic differ from a direct democracy?

a)

A republic has representatives who are elected to office by the citizens.

b)

A democracy places power in the hands of a committee of appointees.

c)

A republic allows every citizen to vote on every law proposed.

d)

A democracy gives power to political parties who vote on the laws.

2.

The Chinese explained rebellions, civil wars, and invasions as -

a)

the failure of the people to respect authority.

b)

the whims of the gods, who played tricks on humans.

c)

the ruler’s loss of the Mandate of Heaven.

d)

a decline in the role of the family and ancestor worship.

3.

Roman art and literature blended Roman civilization with that of -

a)

Gaul

b)

Asia Minor

c)

Carthage

d)

Greece

4.

What is the name of the structure above and what Classical Empire developed it?

a)

Great Wall: Han China

b)

Aqueduct: Rome

c)

Columns: Greece

d)

Ishtar Gate: Persia

5.

How did Confucianism influence traditional Chinese culture?

a)

Development of a writing system

b)

Production of agricultural surplus for trade

c)

Development of social order/ political organization

d)

Outlawed ancestor worship

6.

How did Alexander the Great influence conquered areas during the Hellenistic period?

a)

Forced religious conversions in Gaul

b)

Spread Greek culture throughout Asia Minor

c)

Expanded trade to China

d)

United Asia Minor for 1,000 years

7.

How did the Silk Road differ from the other trade routes at the time?

a)

Connected the Eurasian continent for the first time

b)

Was the only cross continent trade route

c)

Became the safest trade route for merchants

d)

Was the only trade route to spread religions

8.

This selection demonstrates the emphasis on the -

a)

contemplation on nature

b)

law and civil service system

c)

social welfare system

d)

religious practices in China

9.

The Classical Greeks and Romans influenced which of the following innovations the

most?

a)

Law and government

b)

Poetry and drama

c)

Weapons and military

d)

Slavery and trade routes

10.

Which of these is categorized as a patriarchal society in the ancient world?

a)

Young men went to live with their wives families.

b)

A woman could have more than one husband.

c)

After marriage, a woman moved to the residence of her husband’s family.

d)

Family descent and property inheritance were traced through the female line.

11.

One factor contributing to the decline of both the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was

a)

the conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion

b)

social unrest created by an emerging middle class

c)

political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts

d)

the development of a political bureaucracy

12.

How did Hinduism justify the classification of Indian peoples into social groups?

a)

Hinduism claimed that their god of creation, Brahma, created the groups and a another group called The Untouchables who were cast out from society.

b)

Hinduism forbade slavery and servitude, so everyone had a place in society.

c)

Indian society did not use Hinduism to justify or explain their social structure.

d)

Hinduism claimed that their gods demanded the sale of slaves to China.

13.

Hammurabi’s Code is an examples of:

a)

Constitutions formed after the revolt of citizens demanding more voice in their government.

b)

Early written codes of law that heavily influenced modern founding documents.

c)

Examples of religious texts that claim their authority from a God/God(s)

d)

Economic codes written to organize trade between early societies.

14.

How did the Eastern Roman empire continue to thrive while the Western Empire fell into ruin?

a)

The Eastern empire was superior in military, conquering the Germanic forces who wanted to invade.

b)

The Eastern empire allowed many religions to thrive.

c)

The Eastern empire had thriving trade, strong leadership in Justinian, and a well organized code of laws.

d)

The Eastern empire relied solely on trade from the Silk Road.

15.

Why does this image represent a glorified Athenian democracy opposed to a more realistic view?

a)

Athenian Democratic procedures would have all taken place inside buildings.

b)

Athenian Democracy only allowed women to be part of their political proceedings.

c)

Athenian Democracy took place much later in history, during a time when technology was more advanced.

d)

Athenian democracy did not allow women or members of other ethnic groups to participate in government, but both are shown in the image.

16.

Construction of stupas and the development of the concept of zero are most closely associated with the

a)

Gupta Empire

b)

Mongol Empire

c)

Tang dynasty

d)

Abbasid dynasty

17.

Which geographic factor influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

a)

monsoon cycle

b)

tropical location

c)

smooth coastline

d)

mountainous topography

18.

Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Asia

d)

South America

19.

Mandate of Heaven, production of silk, and

reverence for ancestors are all characteristics

associated with civilizations in

a)

India

b)

Greece

c)

China

d)

West Africa

20.

Zoroastrianism, Royal Road, and the qanat system are associated with which civilization?

a)

Persia

b)

Rome

c)

China

d)

Greece