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WorksheetsWorld History Unit 1 and 2 test practice
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What was an achievement of the Maurya Empire?
The unification northern India
the adoption and spread of Islam
the defeat of the Mongolian Empire
the creation of the Silk Road trade route
Which of these books is a collection of Confucius's teachings?
the Analects
the Book of Changes
the Book of Rites
the Quran
What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?
They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana
They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.
They believe that their souls die with their bodies.
They believe that their souls will live on in a paradise
What does Confucian philosophy value the MOST?
family wealth
religious ritual
personal freedom
Respect for authority
Which of the following was NOT one of the five key relationships Confucius believed were essential for a stable society?
the relationship between employer and employee
the relationship between ruler and subject
the relationship between two brothers
the relationship between two friends
What contributed MOST to the ability of Buddhism to spread throughout China?
China had large, densely populated cities.
Chinese inventors developed moveable type.
China had an efficient, bureaucratic government.
Chinese engineers built an extensive network of roads.
Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
What important architectural achievement did Shi Huangdi order built?
the Grand Canal
the Great Wall
the Silk Road
the Taj Mahal
What trade route did the Han dynasty emperors
help develop to improve overland trade?
the Amber Road
the Middle Passage
the Northwest Passage
the Silk Road
Which statement correctly describes the migration pattern of the Bantu people between 500 BCE and 600 CE?
from eastern Asia to southern Asia
from North Africa to southern Europe
from North America to South America
from West Africa to the southern Africa
How might someone in ancient China have interpreted the meaning of an earthquake?
as proof of the power of the ruling dynasty
as an indication that the people did not respect the ruler
as a sign that the ruling dynasty had lost its mandate
as a warning that they were about to be invaded
Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?
They created the Phoenician alphabet, which used pictures to represent individual sounds
They developed a system of script known as cuneiform, which involved making marks on clay tablets.
They developed a system of hieroglyphics, which used pictures to represent objects, ideas, and sounds.
They created cave paintings, which led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words.
What famous story tells the tale of a great Sumerian king?
The Aeneid
Antigone
Gilgamesh
The Odyssey
One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ziggurat. What are ziggurats?
large temples built like pyramids
fortresses used to house soldiers
protective walls surrounding cities
stone storehouses for surplus grain
Which statement about Hammurabi's reign is correct?
He defeated the Egyptians and successfully integrated their empire into Mesopotamia.
Through military campaigns and alliances, he unified Mesopotamia under one ruler.
Working with the Persians, he was able to establish diplomatic ties with Asia
His armies were among the first to travel to Greece in search of new lands.
Which ancient culture is considered to be the parent civilization of Mesoamerica?
the Chavin
the Maya
the Zapotec
the Olmec
What type of construction project is MOST associated with the Olmec?
colossal stone sculptures depicting human heads
raised temples designed to withstand flooding
large stepped pyramids known as ziggurats
artificial floating islands used to grow crops
How did China's early civilization benefit from its
isolation?
China was protected from outside enemies.
China was protected from natural disasters.
China had abundant natural resources.
China only traded for what it needed.
Abraham is best known for embracing monotheism. How did he express that belief?
He sacrificed his only son.
He refused to sacrifice his son.
He worshipped a single creator.
He smashed most of his father's idols.
Why was the Silk Road important?
It facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Americas.
It facilitated cultural exchange between Asia and the Middle East.
It facilitated the spread of Islam from China to the rest of the world.
It facilitated the spread of Judaism from China to the rest of the world.
Which ancient trade route helped merchants export cloth, porcelain, salt, and other goods from China?
the Amber Road
the Silk Road
the Spice Route
the Via Maris
Why is the period of the Gupta Empire known as India's Classical Age?
It was a time of great achievements in art, architecture, and literature.
The empire was known for its emphasis on educating young Hindu men.
The Gupta emperors incorporated elements of Greek culture into Indian life.
Chandragupta II's army enjoyed its greatest victories in India and Afghanistan.
What effect did the war with Kalinga have on Ashoka the Great?
He created a large navy that became the most powerful in all of Asia
He turned against violence and encouraged the spread of Buddhism.
He allowed the military to gain power in government and was overthrown.
He supported the creation of temples and shrines dedicated to Hinduism.
What was Ashoka the Great's policy on religion after he converted to Buddhism?
He outlawed the practice of any religion other than Buddhism in public or private.
He seized Hindu temples and removed all non-Buddhists from the government.
He allowed the private practice of other religions, but forbade public worship.
He allowed individuals to worship freely, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
to serve as a memorial for fallen soldiers
to protect against invaders from the north
to separate warring kingdoms within China
to prevent Chinese prisoners from escaping
What was the effect of the heavy taxation imposed by Emperor Shi Huangdi?
It funded the Chinese invasion of neighboring Mongolia.
It caused a civil war which led to the collapse of the Qin dynasty.
It paid for schools to prepare people to serve in the civil bureaucracy.
It enabled Chinese explorers to travel around the world in search of trade.
How did Emperor Shi Huangdi improve communication in China?
He created a postal system.
He developed fast sailing ships.
He standardized the Qin written language.
He constructed an extensive network of roads.
What reason did the Zhou give to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty?
The Zhou controlled more land than the Shang.
Shang subjects shifted their loyalty to the Zhou.
The last Shang king died and the dynasty was over.
The Shang dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven
During which dynasty was Buddhism introduced into Chinese culture?
the Han dynasty
the Ming dynasty
the Qin dynasty
the Shang dynasty
Why did aspects of Olmec civilization appear in several subsequent Mesoamerican societies?
The Olmec established a vast trading network.
The Olmec sent missionaries to nearby regions.
The Olmec documented their cultural traditions in written texts.
The Olmec were nomadic and migrated throughout the Americas.
Which achievement is traditionally attributed to Pharaoh Menes in ancient Egypt?
unifying Upper and Lower Egypt
expanding Egypt to its largest area
introducing iron weapons to the army
introducing iron weapons to the army
How did ancient Mesopotamian farmers use the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers for agriculture?
Farmers dug canals and channels to irrigate their fields
Farmers grew their crops on artificial islands built in the rivers.
Farmers used terraced farming to better use the water from the rivers.
Farmers based their planting system on the annual flooding of the rivers
Why did the Mandate of Heaven motivate Chinese rulers to act reasonably?
Unethical rulers would lose the Mandate of Heaven.
The Mandate of Heaven required rulers to be educated.
Rulers believed that the Mandate of Heaven protected them.
The Mandate of Heaven limited the time that dynasties could reign.
Why has the Huang He River historically been referred to as "China's Sorrow"?
because it flooded unpredictably
because it dried up centuries ago
because it was yellow and polluted
because it attracted predatory animals
What have archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa revealed?
They have uncovered evidence of urban planning in these cities.
They have uncovered evidence of social equality in these cities.
They have uncovered evidence of monotheism in these cities.
They have uncovered evidence of dynastic rule in these cities
At the height of its power, which government controlled the shaded area?
the Delhi Sultanate
the Great Yuan
the Gupta Empire
the Maurya Empire
Which Mesoamerican civilizations lived in the area highlighted on the map?
the Aztec
the Inca
the Maya
the Olmec
At the height of its power, which government controlled the shaded area?
The Gupta empire
he Delhi Sultanate
the Great Yuan
the Maurya Empire
What does this graphic organizer represent?
the Agricultural Revolution
the Eightfold Path
the Great Schism
the Mandate of Heaven
Based on your knowledge of social studies, what does this map illustrate?
Muslim trade routes
the Silk Road network
the spread of Buddhism
Bantu migration patterns
What conclusion can be drawn based on this map?
The Silk Road allowed traders to travel between Asia and Europe
Rome constructed the Silk Road to connect cities all over its empire.
Christian soldiers used the Silk Road to transport supplies during the Crusades.
The Silk Road helped the Catholic Church maintain power and control in Europe.
What does the Code of Hammurabi reveal about ancient Babylonian society?
Citizens enjoyed a great deal of political freedom.
Babylon grew wealthy by trading with other societies.
People were treated differently according to their social class.
Babylonian women had the same rights and privileges as men
