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World History Unit 1 and 2 test practice

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was an achievement of the Maurya Empire?

a)

The unification northern India

b)

the adoption and spread of Islam

c)

the defeat of the Mongolian Empire

d)

the creation of the Silk Road trade route

2.

Which of these books is a collection of Confucius's teachings?

a)

the Analects

b)

the Book of Changes

c)

the Book of Rites

d)

the Quran

3.

What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?

a)

They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana

b)

They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.

c)

They believe that their souls die with their bodies.

d)

They believe that their souls will live on in a paradise

4.

What does Confucian philosophy value the MOST?

a)

family wealth

b)

religious ritual

c)

personal freedom

d)

Respect for authority

5.

Which of the following was NOT one of the five key relationships Confucius believed were essential for a stable society?

a)

the relationship between employer and employee

b)

the relationship between ruler and subject

c)

the relationship between two brothers

d)

the relationship between two friends

6.

What contributed MOST to the ability of Buddhism to spread throughout China?

a)

China had large, densely populated cities.

b)

Chinese inventors developed moveable type.

c)

China had an efficient, bureaucratic government.

d)

Chinese engineers built an extensive network of roads.

7.

Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Taoism

8.

What important architectural achievement did Shi Huangdi order built?

a)

the Grand Canal

b)

the Great Wall

c)

the Silk Road

d)

the Taj Mahal

9.

What trade route did the Han dynasty emperors

help develop to improve overland trade?

a)

the Amber Road

b)

the Middle Passage

c)

the Northwest Passage

d)

the Silk Road

10.

Which statement correctly describes the migration pattern of the Bantu people between 500 BCE and 600 CE?

a)

from eastern Asia to southern Asia

b)

from North Africa to southern Europe

c)

from North America to South America

d)

from West Africa to the southern Africa

11.

How might someone in ancient China have interpreted the meaning of an earthquake?

a)

as proof of the power of the ruling dynasty

b)

as an indication that the people did not respect the ruler

c)

as a sign that the ruling dynasty had lost its mandate

d)

as a warning that they were about to be invaded

12.

Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?

a)

They created the Phoenician alphabet, which used pictures to represent individual sounds

b)

They developed a system of script known as cuneiform, which involved making marks on clay tablets.

c)

They developed a system of hieroglyphics, which used pictures to represent objects, ideas, and sounds.

d)

They created cave paintings, which led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words.

13.

What famous story tells the tale of a great Sumerian king?

a)

The Aeneid

b)

Antigone

c)

Gilgamesh

d)

The Odyssey

14.

One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ziggurat. What are ziggurats?

a)

large temples built like pyramids

b)

fortresses used to house soldiers

c)

protective walls surrounding cities

d)

stone storehouses for surplus grain

15.

Which statement about Hammurabi's reign is correct?

a)

He defeated the Egyptians and successfully integrated their empire into Mesopotamia.

b)

Through military campaigns and alliances, he unified Mesopotamia under one ruler.

c)

Working with the Persians, he was able to establish diplomatic ties with Asia

d)

His armies were among the first to travel to Greece in search of new lands.

16.

Which ancient culture is considered to be the parent civilization of Mesoamerica?

a)

the Chavin

b)

the Maya

c)

the Zapotec

d)

the Olmec

17.

What type of construction project is MOST associated with the Olmec?

a)

colossal stone sculptures depicting human heads

b)

raised temples designed to withstand flooding

c)

large stepped pyramids known as ziggurats

d)

artificial floating islands used to grow crops

18.

How did China's early civilization benefit from its

isolation?

a)

China was protected from outside enemies.

b)

China was protected from natural disasters.

c)

China had abundant natural resources.

d)

China only traded for what it needed.

19.

Abraham is best known for embracing monotheism. How did he express that belief?

a)

He sacrificed his only son.

b)

He refused to sacrifice his son.

c)

He worshipped a single creator.

d)

He smashed most of his father's idols.

20.

Why was the Silk Road important?

a)

It facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Americas.

b)

It facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Middle East.

c)

It facilitated the spread of Islam from China to the rest of the world.

d)

It facilitated the spread of Judaism from China to the rest of the world.

21.

Which ancient trade route helped merchants export cloth, porcelain, salt, and other goods from China?

a)

the Amber Road

b)

the Silk Road

c)

the Spice Route

d)

the Via Maris

22.

Why is the period of the Gupta Empire known as India's Classical Age?

a)

It was a time of great achievements in art, architecture, and literature.

b)

The empire was known for its emphasis on educating young Hindu men.

c)

The Gupta emperors incorporated elements of Greek culture into Indian life.

d)

Chandragupta II's army enjoyed its greatest victories in India and Afghanistan.

23.

What effect did the war with Kalinga have on Ashoka the Great?

a)

He created a large navy that became the most powerful in all of Asia

b)

He turned against violence and encouraged the spread of Buddhism.

c)

He allowed the military to gain power in government and was overthrown.

d)

He supported the creation of temples and shrines dedicated to Hinduism.

24.

What was Ashoka the Great's policy on religion after he converted to Buddhism?

a)

He outlawed the practice of any religion other than Buddhism in public or private.

b)

He seized Hindu temples and removed all non-Buddhists from the government.

c)

He allowed the private practice of other religions, but forbade public worship.

d)

He allowed individuals to worship freely, regardless of their religious beliefs.

25.

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

a)

to serve as a memorial for fallen soldiers

b)

to protect against invaders from the north

c)

to separate warring kingdoms within China

d)

to prevent Chinese prisoners from escaping

26.

What was the effect of the heavy taxation imposed by Emperor Shi Huangdi?

a)

It funded the Chinese invasion of neighboring Mongolia.

b)

It caused a civil war which led to the collapse of the Qin dynasty.

c)

It paid for schools to prepare people to serve in the civil bureaucracy.

d)

It enabled Chinese explorers to travel around the world in search of trade.

27.

How did Emperor Shi Huangdi improve communication in China?

a)

He created a postal system.

b)

He developed fast sailing ships.

c)

He standardized the Qin written language.

d)

He constructed an extensive network of roads.

28.

What reason did the Zhou give to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty?

a)

The Zhou controlled more land than the Shang.

b)

Shang subjects shifted their loyalty to the Zhou.

c)

The last Shang king died and the dynasty was over.

d)

The Shang dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven

29.

During which dynasty was Buddhism introduced into Chinese culture?

a)

the Han dynasty

b)

the Ming dynasty

c)

the Qin dynasty

d)

the Shang dynasty

30.

Why did aspects of Olmec civilization appear in several subsequent Mesoamerican societies?

a)

The Olmec established a vast trading network.

b)

The Olmec sent missionaries to nearby regions.

c)

The Olmec documented their cultural traditions in written texts.

d)

The Olmec were nomadic and migrated throughout the Americas.

31.

Which achievement is traditionally attributed to Pharaoh Menes in ancient Egypt?

a)

unifying Upper and Lower Egypt

b)

expanding Egypt to its largest area

c)

introducing iron weapons to the army

d)

introducing iron weapons to the army

32.

How did ancient Mesopotamian farmers use the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers for agriculture?

a)

Farmers dug canals and channels to irrigate their fields

b)

Farmers grew their crops on artificial islands built in the rivers.

c)

Farmers used terraced farming to better use the water from the rivers.

d)

Farmers based their planting system on the annual flooding of the rivers

33.

Why did the Mandate of Heaven motivate Chinese rulers to act reasonably?

a)

Unethical rulers would lose the Mandate of Heaven.

b)

The Mandate of Heaven required rulers to be educated.

c)

Rulers believed that the Mandate of Heaven protected them.

d)

The Mandate of Heaven limited the time that dynasties could reign.

34.

Why has the Huang He River historically been referred to as "China's Sorrow"?

a)

because it flooded unpredictably

b)

because it dried up centuries ago

c)

because it was yellow and polluted

d)

because it attracted predatory animals

35.

What have archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa revealed?

a)

They have uncovered evidence of urban planning in these cities.

b)

They have uncovered evidence of social equality in these cities.

c)

They have uncovered evidence of monotheism in these cities.

d)

They have uncovered evidence of dynastic rule in these cities

36.

At the height of its power, which government controlled the shaded area?

a)

the Delhi Sultanate

b)

the Great Yuan

c)

the Gupta Empire

d)

the Maurya Empire

37.

Which Mesoamerican civilizations lived in the area highlighted on the map?

a)

the Aztec

b)

the Inca

c)

the Maya

d)

the Olmec

38.

At the height of its power, which government controlled the shaded area?

a)

The Gupta empire

b)

he Delhi Sultanate

c)

the Great Yuan

d)

the Maurya Empire

39.

What does this graphic organizer represent?

a)

the Agricultural Revolution

b)

the Eightfold Path

c)

the Great Schism

d)

the Mandate of Heaven

40.

Based on your knowledge of social studies, what does this map illustrate?

a)

Muslim trade routes

b)

the Silk Road network

c)

the spread of Buddhism

d)

Bantu migration patterns

41.

What conclusion can be drawn based on this map?

a)

The Silk Road allowed traders to travel between Asia and Europe

b)

Rome constructed the Silk Road to connect cities all over its empire.

c)

Christian soldiers used the Silk Road to transport supplies during the Crusades.

d)

The Silk Road helped the Catholic Church maintain power and control in Europe.

42.

What does the Code of Hammurabi reveal about ancient Babylonian society?

a)

Citizens enjoyed a great deal of political freedom.

b)

Babylon grew wealthy by trading with other societies.

c)

People were treated differently according to their social class.

d)

Babylonian women had the same rights and privileges as men