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WorksheetsUnit 1.2 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How does a republic differ from a direct democracy?
A republic has representatives who are elected to office by the citizens.
A democracy places power in the hands of a committee of appointees.
A republic allows every citizen to vote on every law proposed.
A democracy gives power to political parties who vote on the laws.
The Chinese explained rebellions, civil wars, and invasions as -
the failure of the people to respect authority.
the whims of the gods, who played tricks on humans.
the ruler’s loss of the Mandate of Heaven.
a decline in the role of the family and ancestor worship.
Roman art and literature blended Roman civilization with that of -
Gaul
Asia Minor
Carthage
Greece
What is the name of the structure above and what Classical Empire developed it?
Great Wall: Han China
Aqueduct: Rome
Columns: Greece
Ishtar Gate: Persia
How did Confucianism influence traditional Chinese culture?
Development of a writing system
Production of agricultural surplus for trade
Development of social order/ political organization
Outlawed ancestor worship
How did Alexander the Great influence conquered areas during the Hellenistic period?
Forced religious conversions in Gaul
Spread Greek culture throughout Asia Minor
Expanded trade to China
United Asia Minor for 1,000 years
How did the Silk Road differ from the other trade routes at the time?
Connected the Eurasian continent for the first time
Was the only cross continent trade route
Became the safest trade route for merchants
Was the only trade route to spread religions
This selection demonstrates the emphasis on the -
contemplation on nature
law and civil service system
social welfare system
religious practices in China
The Classical Greeks and Romans influenced which of the following innovations the
most?
Law and government
Poetry and drama
Weapons and military
Slavery and trade routes
Which of these is categorized as a patriarchal society in the ancient world?
Young men went to live with their wives families.
A woman could have more than one husband.
After marriage, a woman moved to the residence of her husband’s family.
Family descent and property inheritance were traced through the female line.
One factor contributing to the decline of both the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was
the conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion
social unrest created by an emerging middle class
political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts
the development of a political bureaucracy
How did Hinduism justify the classification of Indian peoples into social groups?
Hinduism claimed that their god of creation, Brahma, created the groups and a another group called The Untouchables who were cast out from society.
Hinduism forbade slavery and servitude, so everyone had a place in society.
Indian society did not use Hinduism to justify or explain their social structure.
Hinduism claimed that their gods demanded the sale of slaves to China.
Hammurabi’s Code is an examples of:
Constitutions formed after the revolt of citizens demanding more voice in their government.
Early written codes of law that heavily influenced modern founding documents.
Examples of religious texts that claim their authority from a God/God(s)
Economic codes written to organize trade between early societies.
How did the Eastern Roman empire continue to thrive while the Western Empire fell into ruin?
The Eastern empire was superior in military, conquering the Germanic forces who wanted to invade.
The Eastern empire allowed many religions to thrive.
The Eastern empire had thriving trade, strong leadership in Justinian, and a well organized code of laws.
The Eastern empire relied solely on trade from the Silk Road.
Why does this image represent a glorified Athenian democracy opposed to a more realistic view?
Athenian Democratic procedures would have all taken place inside buildings.
Athenian Democracy only allowed women to be part of their political proceedings.
Athenian Democracy took place much later in history, during a time when technology was more advanced.
Athenian democracy did not allow women or members of other ethnic groups to participate in government, but both are shown in the image.
Construction of stupas and the development of the concept of zero are most closely associated with the
Gupta Empire
Mongol Empire
Tang dynasty
Abbasid dynasty
Which geographic factor influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
monsoon cycle
tropical location
smooth coastline
mountainous topography
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Africa
Europe
Asia
South America
Mandate of Heaven, production of silk, and
reverence for ancestors are all characteristics
associated with civilizations in
India
Greece
China
West Africa
Zoroastrianism, Royal Road, and the qanat system are associated with which civilization?
Persia
Rome
China
Greece
