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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow was India’s social structure different from that of China?India had fewer distinct social groups.Indian social groups were defined more rigidly.Social status in India was defined in terms of literary learning.Social distinctions in India were more fluid.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following describes women’s status in the classical civilizations?Upper-class women had a tendency to live less restricted lives than lower-class women.Women in general experienced fewer restrictions compared to those living in pastoral societies.Public life in general was a male domain, while women’s roles took place mostly in domestic settings.Women in general experienced fewer restrictions as compared to those who lived in Neolithic agricultural village societies.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceZoroastrianism most probably influenced which of the following philosophical or religious traditions?DaoismJudaismHinduismNone of the above
- 4. Multiple ChoiceUpon what was each caste system in India based?jobwealthbirthskin color
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Buddha and his Four Noble Truths, what is the root of all suffering?DesireAP World HistoryMoneyLaziness
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one way that Christianity and Buddhism are similar?both religions were oppressed by other groupsboth religions were slow to growboth religions subjugugated womenboth religions allowed women a role in monastic life
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following were traded between groups during the Classical Period?Buddhism and Christianitystirrup and plowlanguage and diseasesall of these
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was another name for the ancient Persian Empire?First Babylonian EmpireAchaemenid EmpireArchery EmpireDarius
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCyrus as a leader refused to_______________ which was very rare in the ancient world.make his conquered enemies slaveskill any enemies in warpay taxes to the capitalleave the capital city
- 10. Multiple ChoiceZoroastrianism is considered a "dualistic" faith this means. . .It believes in opposing sides such as good and evil.It believes in fighting and dueling as an artform.Believes all people are bad and need strict laws to control.None of these are true.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceDaoism is the belief that nature holds the key to happiness and harmony. What is the name of the man who created Daoism?ConfuciusKong FuziLaoziShi Huang Di
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich major world religion lacks a central founding figure?JudaismIslamBuddhismHinduism
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a significant change in religious beliefs and practices in Afro-Eurasia during the period 600 BCE to 600 CE?
the development of ancestor veneration
the personification of natural forces as gods and goddesses
the reliance on shamanistic healers to access altered states of consciousness
the establishment of monastic communities
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe first major monotheistic religion wasJudaismChristianityIslamZeusism
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho is considered the "Father of the Hebrews" and founder of Judaism?JesusAbrahamMosesConstantine
- 16. Multiple ChoiceMonotheisticChristianityJudaismBothNeither
- 17. Multiple ChoiceDiasporaChristianityJudaismBoth
- 18. Multiple Choice
How did Hinduism justify the caste system?
It was based off of the Vedic religious teachings.
It was based off of the Buddhist teachings.
It was based off of the teachings of Emperor Ashoka
It was based off of the teachings of the Gupta Emperors.
- 19. Multiple Choice
During this time period, religion was primarily spread ____________.
by the movement of slaves to the new world.
by the independent development of religion in various parts of the world.
differentiation of religious concepts.
by the cultural diffusion along trade routes.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What was the impact of Emperor Ashoka?
creation of syncretic religions
the acceptance of Hindu as the state religion
religious tolerance
Buddhism made the only acceptable religion
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the three Chinese philosophies discussed emphasizes proper behavior and the maintaining of proper relationships?
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
Confucianism
- 22. Multiple Choice
How does the Hindu caste system differ from Han China's adoption of Confucius principles?
Hindu society you are born into a social class; you can't move up or down.
Hindu society uses the merit system to select its state officials.
Hindu society believes that you need a government that carries out proper behavior.
Hindu society supported a large bureaucratic government.
- 23. Multiple Choice
The rejection of government and the focus on nature is associated with what Chinese philosophy?
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
- 24. Multiple Choice
Confucius emphasis on the family is known as
petrafamilia
filial piety
patriarchy
matriarchy
- 25. Multiple Choice
Persian empire was at its height under what dynasty?
Achaemenid
Pathian
Sassanian
Assyrian
- 26. Multiple Choice
What animal was the most useful in the exchange of gold, silk, and salt?CamelHorseElephantAlpaca - 27. Multiple ChoiceThis desert in north Africa was crossed by traders moving salt and gold.GobiTaklimakanSavanaSahara
- 28. Multiple Choice
Lateen Sail
Indian Ocean Region
Africa
Europe
Americas
- 29. Multiple Choice
Gold
Asia
Europe
West Africa
Indian Ocean
- 30. Multiple Choice
Route across Asia to the Mediterranean basin even before Marco Polo and as far back as Period 1 & Period 2?
Silk Roads
Maritime route
Trans-Saharan route
North European route
- 31. Multiple Choice
Routes across North Africa and into the Cosmopolitan Middle East in Period 2.
Silk Road
Maritime Route
Trans-Saharan Route
North European Route
- 32. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the correct order for Egypt's social structurePharaoh > Government Officials > Priests > Scribes > Artisans > PeasantsGovernment Officials > Pharaoh > Scribes > Peasants > Artisans > PriestsPharaoh > Scribes > Government Officials > Artisans > Priests > PeasantsPharaoh > Government Officials > Scribes > Priests > Peasants > Artisans
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich two groups were at about the same level on the social pyramid?Nobles and PriestsVizier and PharaohFarmers and ArtisansScribes and Priests
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was not thought to be true about the pharaoh?He controlled the armyHe made the sun rise each dayHe required that taxes be paid to himHe would be blamed for a famine
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWho was the top adviser to the pharaoh?His favorite wife, the queenHis priestHis vizierHis army general
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would have the most status, importance, and power on the social pyramid?A skilled stone cuttera farmera scribea temple priest
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was not commonly written by scribes?important events in historycourt casestax rates and food suppliespoetry and plays
- 38. Multiple ChoiceHow do we know that hieroglyphics was difficult to learn?No one has ever deciphered itIt took many years to learn and only 1% of Egyptians could writeOnly the children of royals learned itAnyone who could learn it was in the top social class
- 39. Multiple ChoiceIn what ways did Egyptian women enjoy more freedom and rights than most women in the ancient world?They were allowed to own land.They could own their own business.They could ask for a divorce.All of the above
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the social structure in ancient Egypt rigid?The social structure in ancient Egypt was rigid so that everyone knew their position in society, to maintain control, and to allow for civilization to flourish.The social structure in ancient Egypt was rigid so that people could move up or down in their social classes.The social structure in ancient Egypt was rigid so that all people could travel, have banquets, and socialize during their downtime.The social structure in ancient Egypt was rigid so that Egyptian religious beliefs could be proven wrong in judicial review.
- 41. Multiple ChoiceHow did art influence Egyptian government and society?All of these.The most skilled artisans were the stone carvers. They produced the statues, engravings, and reliefs found in Egyptian temples, tombs, and monuments.Pharaohs called upon hundreds of artisans at once to work on royal projects.They worked in large groups to complete engravings, paintings, and hieroglyphics on government buildings.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceHow does architecture influence Egyptian government and society?Pyramid tombs were built for Pharaohs.Temples were built to please the gods.Sphinx were built to represent the gods on guard.All of these.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceHow does religion influence Egyptian government and society?The high priest advised the pharaoh and oversaw all religious ceremonies.Temple priests were in charge of the temples scattered throughout Egypt.Priests were in charge of the embalming process.All of these.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which of the following most likely ended the phase of Egyptian History known as the Middle Kingdom?
The rise of New Kingdoms Pharaohs such as Kamose and Thutmose II who began their own dynasty
The invasion of the Libyans who crossed the desert and conquered Egypt around 950 BC
The invasion of the Nubians from Kush who conquered Egypt in around 600 BC
The invasion of the nomadic Hyksos peoples who crossed the Isthmus of Suez and conquered Egypt around 1640 BC
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which other group settled in Egypt at the time of the rule of the Hyksos?
Hebrews
Libyans
Nubians
Assyrians
- 46. Multiple Choice
Which Pharaoh is most responsible for winning a Battle versus the Hykso, which resulted in them being later driven out of Egypt?
Amonhotep
Ramses II
Thutmose II
Kamose
- 47. Multiple Choice
WHich New Kingdom Pharaoh is most credited with bringing wealth to Egypt by establishing important trade networks?
Thutmose III
Kamose
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which Pharaoh turned Egypt into an Empire by conquering Palestine and parts of Syria and Nubia?
Thutmose III
Ramses II
Hatshepsut
Kamose
- 49. Multiple Choice
The Period of Egyptian History following the overthrow of the Hykso is known as the
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
The Exodus
- 50. Multiple Choice
The Expansion of Egypt's empire brought them into conflict with witch other powerful early empire?
The Hittite Empire
The Akkadian Empire
The Canaanite Empire
The Persian Empire
- 51. Multiple Choice
WHich group of invaders is responsible for the decline of the Egyptian and Hittite Empires?
the "Sea Peoples"
The "Mongols"
the "Libyans"
The "Israelites"
- 52. Multiple Choice
Which kingdom and people rose to power in Egypt after defeating the Libyans who had conquered Egypt around 950 BC?
Nubians from Kush
Assyrians from Assyria
Persians from Iran
Hebrews from Israel
- 53. Multiple Choice
The Nubians were forced to move their capital south after they were driven out of Egypt by this rising power in 671 BC.
The Persians
The Assyrians
The Babylonians
The Libyans
- 54. Multiple Choice
The first people to develop a civilization in this area were the Minoans on the Island of _____________.
Crete
Troy
Greece
Homer
- 55. Multiple Choice
A Mycenaean poet named Homer wrote two early works of literature about the heroic actions of Greek battles and adventures called the Iliad and the _______________.
Bible
City State
Odyssey
Art of War
- 56. Multiple Choice
The first people to develop a civilization in this area were the Minoans on the Island of _____________.
Crete
Troy
Greece
Homer
- 57. Multiple Choice
According the Homer, the Mycenaeans conquered the Trojan city of Troy by sneaking into the city inside of a giant wooden ship.
True
False
- 58. Multiple Choice
According to Legend the Trojan War was fought over a the wife of a Mycenaean king named Helen, who was taken back to Troy.
True
False
- 59. Multiple Choice
The civilizations of early Greece settled _____________________.
in the mountains
in a river valley
along the coast
in the desert
- 60. Multiple Choice
The Minoans became the first great civilization in Europe.
False
True
- 61. Multiple Choice
What was Knossos?
an island
a river
a palace
a town
a king
- 62. Multiple Choice
The Minotaur was...
half-man and half-dolphin
half-bird and half man
half-horse and half-man
half-bull and half-man
- 63. Multiple Choice
The Minoans sold...
ivory, silver and gold.
linen and jewels.
gold, silver and wine.
wine, olive oil and grain.
- 64. Multiple Choice
The Minoans invented a form of writing called...
Cuneiform
Pictograms
Linear A
Linear B
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the legendary king of the Minoans?KnossosMarathonSpartaMinos
- 66. Multiple ChoiceThis is evidence that the Minoans were not fearful of attack:Their palaces were built on hillsTheir palaces were built near harborsTheir palaces lacked defensive wallsTheir palaces had paved streets
- 67. Multiple ChoiceThe fact that Crete is called the "stepping stone to the continents" made it a perfect...place to irrigateplace to grow grainancient trading hubplace to travel to by foot
- 68. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the main Minoan export:CopperGoldTinOlive Oil
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhich invading civilization conquered the Minoans?TrojansSpartansPericlesMycenaeans
- 70. Multiple ChoiceThis group lived on mainland GreeceMinoansMyceneaens
- 71. Multiple ChoiceThis group's most popular sport is called bull-leaping which involves a man grabbing the bull by the horns, somersaulting onto its back, standing up, and then backflipping off the bull into the woman's arms. Woah!MycenaeansMinoans
- 72. Multiple ChoiceThis group had fortified palaces on hills that were surrounded by stone walls. Beyond the walls, there were farms that belonged to the nobles. Slaves and farmers took shelter inside the walls during times of danger.MinoansMycenaeans
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Mycenaeans most proud of?Their wealthTheir tradingTheir house buildingTheir warfare
- 74. Multiple ChoiceTwo of the earliest Greek civilizations were the _______________ and _____________.Knossos and MediterraneansAthenians and MinoansMinoans and MycenaeansMycenaeans and Phoenicians
- 75. Multiple Choice
Body of water located between Greece and Asia Minor?
Ionian Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
Aegean Sea
- 76. Multiple ChoiceA large territory with one central government, land, and several groups of people is called a __?EmpireCity stateCivlizationBig Area
- 77. Multiple Choice
The Assyrian kings believed that "terror and might" were important aspects of their success as an empire.
True
False
- 78. Multiple ChoiceThe Assyrians developed a war-like behavior due to constant invasionsTRUEFALSE
- 79. Multiple ChoiceAssyrians had a highly advanced military AND state-of-the-art weaponryTRUEFALSE
- 80. Multiple ChoiceThe Assyrians glorified military strength.TU
TRUEFALSE - 81. Multiple ChoiceList the three elements needed for a military to be powerful / successful in the ancient world, and today?Many soldiersAdvanced weaponsWillingness to fightAll of the above
- 82. Multiple Choice
One of the key factors in the success of the Assyrian army was their use of ______ weapons.
bronze
copper
iron
steel
- 83. Multiple Choice
Hammurabi's Code
the golden rule
Eye for an Eye, 282 laws to settle conflicts
a tooth for a tooth
- 84. Multiple Choice
Code
numbers
letters
Organized list
- 85. Multiple Choice
Hammurabi
a character on sesame street
a gang leader
King that created rules that were written down and fairly applied to Babylonians
- 86. Multiple Choice
Nebuchadnezzar
a sneeze
a virus
greatest king of Babylonia
- 87. Multiple ChoiceThe Assyrians controlled all of what?all the aboveThe Fertile Crescent,part of central AsiaEuropeRussia
- 88. Multiple ChoiceName the civilization: Conquered Mesopotamia through military conquest, using advanced technology and tactics; ruthless in their rule; King Ashurbanipal created one of the ancient world’s largest library; reached their height in 650 B.C.Babylonian EmpireAssyrian EmpireNubian EmpireQin
- 89. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the wonders of the Ancient World did Nebuchadnezzar create?Lighthouse at AlexanderiaStatue of Zeus at OlympiaGreat Pyramid of GizaHanging Gardens of Babylon
- 90. Multiple ChoiceAround the city of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar built an inner and outer wall, towers for archers, and a moat filled with water. Why?Didn't want farmer to come into the city.Afraid his army would turn against him.Wanted to isolate people from the outside .Wanted to protect the city.
- 91. Multiple ChoiceWho was the leader of the Assyrians?AshurbanipalHammurabiCyrusDarius
- 92. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following groups practiced smelting?AssyriansChaldeansPersians
- 93. Multiple ChoiceThe Assyrians were credited with creating the firstFire departmentSchoollibrarychess board
- 94. Multiple ChoiceWho received the Ten Commandments from God?MosesAbrahamDarius
- 95. Multiple ChoiceWho originally led the Hebrews from Ur Caanan?AbrahamMoses
- 96. Multiple ChoiceWho was the founder of Judaism and the descendents of the Israelites?JoshuaMosesJesusAbraham
- 97. Multiple ChoiceThe first five books of the Hebrew bible is called the...?TorahRed Sea DiaryTalmudDead Sea Scrolls
- 98. Multiple ChoiceJewish religious teachers are called?professorspriestsscribesrabbi
- 99. Multiple ChoiceTo escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of...?CanaanIsraelMesopotamiaEgypt
- 100. Multiple ChoiceThe scattering of Jews outside of Israel is known asDiatribeDiagnosticDiasporaDiagonal
- 101. Multiple ChoiceAbraham made a ___________ or promise to Yahweh that he would go to Canaan and obey his rules.ContactCovenantCreationComplement
- 102. Multiple ChoiceAfter the Hebrews escaped from Egypt, they wandered the desert and eventually ended up atMt. SinaiMt. EverestMt. BlancMt. Ararat
- 103. Multiple ChoiceFor which achievement is Solomon most famous?Starting a schoolWinning a battleUniting a nationBuilding a temple
- 104. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these best summarizes the Exodus?the scattering of Jews outsideof Canaanthe conflict between the Hebrews and Romansthe journey Abraham took to Mesopotamiathe Hebrews departure from Egypt
- 105. Multiple ChoiceWho became king of the Israelites after David?SolomonSaulDanielAbraham
- 106. Multiple ChoiceA Jewish house of worship is called achurchSabbathsynagogueTorah
- 107. Multiple ChoiceKing David is considered Israel's greatest king becausehe built Jerusalem and defeated Goliathhe defeated Goliath and built the first templehe was the first kingHe released the Israelites from slavery
- 108. Multiple ChoiceUnder David, Israel's new capital became...SamariaJerusalemDamascusJerico
- 109. Multiple ChoiceWho led the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Sinai Desert?JacobMosesPharaohAbraham
- 110. Multiple ChoiceWho led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery?AbrahamMosesJesusJacob
- 111. Multiple ChoiceA group of Canaanites who developed the alphabet.tributethe PhoeniciansAbrahamNebuchadnezzar
- 112. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Phoenicians share with other groups they met, which is important to us today?Stories and legendsMaps and compassesShipbuilding and sailing strategiesthe alphabet they had invented
- 113. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Phoenicians become sailors and traders instead of farmers?there were no rivers for irrigation of cropsthere was not much land available for farmingthere was not enough rainfall for their cropsthey did not like farming
- 114. Multiple ChoiceThe Phoenicians helped spread civilization throughout the Mediterranean area byusing ships to trade goods with other peoples.Traveling by caravan across the lands westward .conquering all the lands west of the Persian Gulf.controlling the supply of a valuable purple dye.
- 115. Multiple ChoicePhoenicia was mostly located in an area that is now the modern day country ofLebanon.Turkey.Egypt.Iraq.
- 116. Multiple Choice
The purple dye that the Phoenicians were famous for came from...
juice from berries.
liquid from snails.
a special kind of tree sap.
ink from squids.
- 117. Multiple Choice
What connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean?
Bering Strait
Strait of Gibraltar
Strait of Shenanigans
Strait of Magellan
- 118. Multiple Choice
What did the Phoenicians use to navigate?
maps and stars
compasses and landmarks
landmarks and stars
maps and sea creatures
- 119. Multiple ChoiceThe Phoenicians dominated _______ trade across the Mediterranean.landallseaair
- 120. Multiple Choicean area ruled by a distant countrycolonynavigationempirecountry
- 121. Multiple Choicethe word alphabet comes from the first two letters in the Greek alphabet - what are they?alpha and omegaalpha and betabeta and zetabeta and sigma
- 122. Multiple Choice
What city was originally a Phoenician colony?
Rome
Athens
Carthage
Sumer
- 123. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true about the Phoenician alphabet?It was a 22 letter alphabetIt consists of letters and not hieroglyphic symbolsIt was the first alphabetAll of the above
- 124. Multiple Choice
The Mycenaeans invented a form of writing called...
Cuneiform
Pictograms
Linear A
Linear B
- 125. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the five components of civilization?Complex Institutions, Religion, Cities, Government, RoadsComplex Institutions, Infrastructure, Record Keeping, Social Class, Job SpecializationJob Specialization, Government, Agriculture, Social Class, Record KeepingBridges, Language, Government, Economy, Job Specialization
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