Final Review

River Valley Civilizations

100

The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures A. developed along rivers B. used the ziggurat form for their temples C. established trade routes to China D. used a hieroglyphic writing system

A. developed along rivers

200

One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that A. the location protected the people from land invasion B. periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming C. these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia D. these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea

B. periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming

300

Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He (Yellow River) have in common? A. each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism B. urban communities were built using iron and steel tools C. the form of government in each community was based on male suffrage D. transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways

D. transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways

400

One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Maya were similar is that each A. developed extensive writing systems B. emphasized equality in education C. established monotheistic religions D. encouraged democratic participation in government

A. developed extensive writing systems

500

“If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner’s tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.” -Code of Hammurabi Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect? A. all men were equal under the law B. fines were preferable to corporal punishment C. divisions existed between social classes D. violence was always punished with violence

C. divisions existed between social classes

Belief Systems

100

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in A. the central authority of the Pope B. a prohibition of the consumption of port C. reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths D. monotheism and ethical conduct

D. monotheism and ethical conduct

200

One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both A. support a belief in reincarnation B. promote learning as a means to salvation C. encourage the use of statues to symbolize God D. provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

D. provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

300

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by A. following the Ten Commandments B. worshiping Allah as the one true god C. learning to give up selfish desire D. being baptized and confirmed

C. learning to give up selfish desire

400

Jewish religions and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by A. Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation B. the Torah and the Diaspora C. the New Testament and the Four Noble Truths D. the Koran and the code of bushido

B. the Torah and the Diaspora

500

Which is a valid statement about the history of South Asia? A. Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region. B. Little cultural diffusion has occurred in this region. C. Urbanization has strengthened the traditional beliefs and lifestyles of the people of the region. D. Superpower involvement has brought peace and economic prosperity to the region.

A. Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region.

Greece and Rome

100

The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of A. economics B. poetry C. drama D. law

D. law

200

A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that A. the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in Western Europe B. Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries C. Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered D. Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West

B. Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries

300

The Ancient Athenians are credited with A. inventing and using the wheel B. eliminating slavery C. establishing governments that had democratic elements D. inventing the printing press

C. establishing governments that had democratic elements

400

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was A. a renewed interest in education and the arts B. a period of disorder and weak central government C. an increase in trade and manufacturing D. the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class

B. a period of disorder and weak central government

500

Both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of A. cultural diffusion B. materialism C. imperialism D. ethnocentrism

D. ethnocentrism

Greece and Rome

100

Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy? A. Phoenician B. Egyptian C. Sumerian D. Greek

D. Greek

200

Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy? A. rigid social classes B. emphasis on individualism C. religious uniformity D. mass education

D. mass education

300

The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta A. was primarily concerned with the health of their people B. was a powerful military state C. granted universal suffrage to their people D. placed great emphasis on literature and the arts

B. was a powerful military state

400

Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the A. spread of Hellenic culture B. adoption of a feudal system C. establishment of representative democracy D. spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe

A. spread of Hellenic culture

500

The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by A. a strong central government B. rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders C. universal suffrage in national elections D. a strict adherence to constitutional principles

A. a strong central government

Eastern Roman Empire

100

Which empire introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia? A. Mongol B. Byzantine C. British D. Gupta

B. Byzantine

200

An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the A. Orthodox Christian religion B. use of the Latin alphabet C. beginning of democracy D. factory system

A. Orthodox Christian religion

300

“Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task.” Which Empire is referred to in this quotation? A. Hellenistic B. Mongol C. Byzantine D. Ottoman

C. Byzantine

400

One way in which the Twelve Tables of Rome, the Code of Hammurabi, and the Justinian Code were similar is that they established A. trade agreements with neighboring countries B. tolerance for the different religions of their people C. written legal systems D. social class equality

C. written legal systems

500

The adoption of the Eastern Orthodox religion and the Cyrillic alphabet by the Russian people occurred as a result of A. territorial expansion during the reign of Catherine the Great B. the westernization policies of Peter the Great C. contact with Byzantine culture in the 10th century D. the influence of the Crusaders during the Middle Ages

C. contact with Byzantine culture in the 10th century