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- 1. Multiple Choice
How did Han Fei-tzu’s ideas influence the Zhou Dynasty and the later dynasties?
By convincing rulers to adopt the Legalist philosophy of rule by law
By contributing to the development of the Confucian code of politeness
By leading to the creation of a civil service system to administer government
By encouraging belief in the emperor’s divine mandate to rule the kingdom
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Greek City-State, Athens?
Relied on a strong army
Supported the arts
Led by elected officials
Prompted discipline
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Greek City-State, Sparta?
Promoted discipline
Relied on strong army
Supported the arts
Led by elected officials
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the Roman Road System most benefit Rome?
Defending against naval attacks was easier
Trade increased and economy grew
Preventing the spread of new religions and ideas was easier
Books became widespread and literacy grew
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which consequence was a result of the actions by the Persian Empire shown on the map?
Persian Empire established a colony
Greek city-states signed a peace agreement
Persian Empire conquered Greece
Greek city-states formed an alliance
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which two statements explain the effect of new technologies on Mesopotamian civilization?
Iron tools increased the variety of crops grown
Sails made trade along the river routes possible
The calendar changed how goods were transported
The plow increased the amount of food grown
The map made overseas exploration possible
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly shows how a person in India would be affected by the Caste system?
Government officials’ sons could join the priestly caste
Farmers’ sons would also be farmers
A person born into a servant family would be a soldier
A person born into a family of skilled workers would be a government official
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which phrase describes the region of upper Egypt?
Southern region that bordered Nubia
Northern area where Nile flowed into the Mediterranean
Peninsula that connected Asia and Africa
Desert region on eastern side of Red Sea
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which sentence identifies the historical significance of Sargon’s reign?
His rules led to the development of a monotheistic belief system
He established the first set of religious edicts for a major civilization
His victories led to the establishment of an empire in the region
He created the first system of writing that became an alphabet
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which 3 ideas were Confucius’s responses to the political instability in the Zhou Dynasty?
Laws should be harsh
Government should be chosen based on ability
Wealth should be limited to the ruler and nobles
Rulers should be virtuous
Social order should be based on relationships
- 11. Multiple Choice
Look at the map to answer the question.
Which action explains the difference in maps?
The outcome of the Peloponnesian Wars
The rise of the Persian Empire
The negotiations of Herodotus
The conquest of Alexander
- 12. Multiple Choice
• He was born in 551 bc.
• His principles became the official philosophy of the empire.
• His ideas were collected in The Analects.
• Short, clever statements summarizing his beliefs are widely popular.
In which two ways did this person’s teachings help maintain order in China?
by examining the purpose of suffering in life
by emphasizing the need for respect toward elders
by stressing the need for politeness within society
by explaining the reasons for religious rituals
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which three actions describe the responsibilities and duties of citizens in ancient Greece?
voting for officials
debating new laws
traveling to other countries
holding public office
- 14. Multiple Choice
Match the characteristics to their significance to complete the table.
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