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World History Exam Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What conclusion can be drawn about Hammurabi's legal system from these laws?

a)

It showed mercy toward criminals.

b)

It included very harsh punishments.

c)

It valued life over property.

d)

It treated the wealthy more easily than the poor.

2.

Which of these early Christian leaders helped spread the teachings of Jesus by founding churches in the eastern Mediterranean region and writing many letters to Christians?

a)

Paul

b)

Peter

c)

Augustine

d)

Constantine

3.

What event does the Jewish holiday of Passover celebrate?

a)

The return of Jews to Judah after the Babylonian exile.

b)

King Solomon’s building of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

c)

The escape of Moses and the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt.

d)

The clearing of Greek gods and goddesses from the Second Temple.

4.

What was the main benefit of China’s civil service examination system?

a)

It found the most qualified people for government offices.

b)

It put the most loyal people into government positions.

c)

It helped to educate all citizens throughout China.

d)

It helped to keep power within the ruling family.

5.

Under which dynasty did China carry out and then end sea voyages of trade and exploration?

a)

Tang dynasty (618–907 C.E.)

b)

Song dynasty (960–1279 C.E.)

c)

Mongol rule (1279–1368 C.E.)

d)

Ming dynasty (1368–1644 C.E.)

6.

Which continent was the last to be populated by humans?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Australia

d)

Europe

7.

How were citizens of Athens expected to serve the polis?

a)

by becoming hoplites

b)

by preserving Athenian culture

c)

by dedicating themselves to family

d)

by participating in government

8.

Which of the following are characteristics of civilization?

a)

religion

b)

specialization

c)

money

d)

government

9.

Using the map and your knowledge, identify ways that Phoenicia’s influence extended beyond its eastern Mediterranean homeland.

a)

by passing on its written alphabet

b)

by creating one of the first libraries in the world

c)

by connecting eastern and western trade routes

d)

by establishing trading colonies, including Carthage

10.

What methods of recording history were developed by the ancient Greek historians Herodotus and Thucydides?

a)

being accurate and impartial

b)

relying on the records of enemy countries

c)

separating fact from fiction

d)

checking the reliability of sources

11.

How is Daoism different from Confucianism in ancient China?

a)

Daoists achieve things through gentleness; Confucians achieve things through force.

b)

Daoists believe people are inherently good; Confucians believe people are evil.

c)

Daoists put the self before others; Confucians put duty to others first.

d)

Daoists do good by living simply; Confucians work hard to do good things.

12.

Which Hindu beliefs support the jati system?

a)

reincarnation

b)

dharma

c)

nirvana

d)

karma

13.

According to Plutarch, what did Alexander the Great do?

a)

He ignored Aristotle’s advice about leadership.

b)

He modeled his government on Aristotle’s advice.

c)

He created multiple forms of government in the empire.

d)

He treated all people in the empire the same as Greeks.

14.

The excavations of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa show evidence of

a)

skilled artisans.

b)

multiple invasions.

c)

advanced engineering.

d)

careful city planning.

15.

Which of the following are achievements of ancient Greece?

a)

the civil service exam

b)

the idea of citizenship

c)

the first dramas

d)

the first republic

16.

Why did the ancient Egyptians call the Nile River the “creator of all good”?

a)

It was a source of gold.

b)

It provided fertile land.

c)

It was a trade route.

d)

It was a religious symbol.

17.

The geography of the Americas affected the development of Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations by providing:

a)

isolation and protection.

b)

vast deserts for expansion.

c)

barriers to trade.

d)

uniform cultural practices.

18.

What were two factors that made the government of the Roman Republic so successful?

a)

Strong military and trade routes

b)

Democratic elections and public forums

c)

Checks and balances and separation of powers

d)

Religious unity and cultural diversity

19.

What are two reasons Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, even though Christians were often persecuted?

a)

Military conquest and forced conversion

b)

Trade routes and cultural exchange

c)

Promise of eternal life and community support

d)

Political alliances and economic benefits

20.

The Greek ideals of democracy and citizenship were characterized by which of the following?

a)

Direct participation and civic duty

b)

Monarchical rule and divine right

c)

Military service and loyalty

d)

Economic prosperity and trade

21.

How does looking at primary sources such as artifacts and texts help us learn about ancient civilizations?

a)

They provide fictional stories.

b)

They offer modern interpretations.

c)

They give firsthand accounts.

d)

They show future predictions.

22.

In ancient civilizations, how was the role of women often characterized compared to men?

a)

Women had more political power.

b)

Women were often under guardianship.

c)

Women led military campaigns.

d)

Women were the primary rulers.

23.

Using the passage, describe the teachings of Jesus. How are they different from ideas expressed in the Laws of Hammurabi?

a)

Jesus taught revenge; Hammurabi taught forgiveness.

b)

Jesus taught love and forgiveness; Hammurabi taught justice and retribution.

c)

Jesus taught economic prosperity; Hammurabi taught poverty.

d)

Jesus taught isolation; Hammurabi taught community.

24.

Which ancient civilization invented cuneiform, the first system of writing?

a)

the Assyrians

b)

the Babylonians

c)

the Phoenicians

d)

the Sumerians

25.

Which philosopher from ancient Greece studied subjects such as biology and astronomy as well as philosophy?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Socrates

26.

What was the idea of filial piety?

a)

In China, the duty of children to respect, obey, and care for their parents.

b)

In Korea, the belief that people owed loyalty to the king.

c)

In Japan, the belief that animals, plants, and rocks have their own spirits.

d)

In India, a medical practice based on balancing the elements of the universe.

27.

Which of these wars weakened the city-states of ancient Greece?

a)

Punic Wars

b)

Gaulic Wars

c)

Persian Wars

d)

Peloponnesian War

28.

These words reflect the central teaching of

a)

Moses.

b)

the Buddha.

c)

Jesus Christ.

d)

Laozi.

29.

During what era did humans learn to use fire?

a)

Paleolithic Age

b)

Ice Age

c)

Neolithic Age

d)

Bronze Age

30.

Why were scribes important to rulers in ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and ancient China?

a)

They could help rulers govern.

b)

They recorded literature.

c)

They preserved sacred writings.

d)

They told the rulers’ fortunes.

31.

What areas of the Earth were first reached by humans when the last Ice Age resulted in lower sea levels?

a)

Africa

b)

Australia

c)

North America

d)

Southwest Asia

32.

What factors led to the spread of Christianity before 300 C.E.?

a)

peace in the Roman Empire

b)

Roman roads eased travel

c)

its message of comfort in difficult times

d)

the support of Roman emperors

33.

Which of the following are Jewish beliefs or practices?

a)

Jews are God’s chosen people.

b)

Follow the Ten Commandments.

c)

Jesus is the son of God.

d)

Connect to God through prayer.

34.

Which of these ideas are central to Hinduism?

a)

dharma, or the moral law of the universe

b)

following Four Noble Truths

c)

reincarnation, or rebirth of the soul

d)

following the Dao, or the way of nature

35.

How were the first civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt similar?

a)

They developed in fertile river valleys.

b)

They believed in one god.

c)

They used irrigation technologies.

d)

Religion was closely linked to the government.

36.

Which of the following led to civilizations emerging?

a)

the invention of writing

b)

the development of farming

c)

the warming of the Earth’s climate

d)

human migration to the Americas

37.

Consider Rome’s location on the map above. Which of the following factors explain how its location helped Rome become an empire?

a)

Rome was protected on the west by mountains.

b)

Rome was centrally located within the Mediterranean world.

c)

Rome was isolated from other civilizations.

d)

Rome had access to the sea, which made trade easy.

38.

Which of the following was Phoenicia able to achieve primarily because of its location?

a)

trade economy

b)

a written alphabet

c)

production of purple dye

d)

coastal colonies

39.

Using the map, explain the importance of the Silk Road in the development and advancement of ancient societies.

a)

It facilitated cultural exchange and trade between different civilizations.

b)

It was primarily used for military invasions.

c)

It was a route for religious pilgrimages only.

d)

It was used exclusively for transporting spices.

40.

Describe a political leader or thinker from an ancient civilization who rose to great power or influence. What made that leader’s reign or that thinker’s ideas remarkable?

a)

Julius Caesar for his military conquests and reforms.

b)

Socrates for his military strategies.

c)

Hammurabi for his poetry.

d)

Confucius for his architectural designs.

41.

How were the careers and the empires built by Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan similar, and how were they different?

a)

Both expanded their empires through peaceful negotiations.

b)

Both built large empires but used different methods; Alexander focused on cultural integration, while Genghis Khan used military conquest.

c)

Both were known for their naval explorations.

d)

Both focused on building empires in the Americas.