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1 Honors World History 1. When the Han took over, they a) Completely reinstated the Zhou system b) Completely eradicated all remnants of Qin rule c) Retained the Qin system with minor modifications d) Got rid of everything but Legalism 2. China s most valuable commodity was a) Silk b) Tea c) Porcelain d) Opium 3. Both of these pictures would be most helpful for a historian to prove that (A) social inequalities within China and Rome led to inequality in access to water resources. (B) cultural factors such as religion encouraged China and Rome to conquer the environment. (C) China and Rome suffered from deforestation as a result of their water projects. (D) public works were seen as important functions of the state in imperial China and 4. Who would have been responsible for the construction of these structures? a. skilled craftsmen b. military c. slaves d. merchants

2 Year(s) th Century C.E. Event Zhou Dynasty Idea of the Mandate of Heaven supports political unity & social harmony. Laozi writes the Daodejing promoting withdrawal from the world into contemplation of nature, simple living, and an end to personal striving. Confucius life and teachings. His students publish his thoughts in The Analects which promote unity & harmony through the moral example of superiors, excellence in education, & ideal filial relationships. Age of Warring States Period of violence & disharmony strikes China. Master Han Fei s writings support a Legalist answer to China s problems through clear rewards & punishments written into rules and laws. Qin Dynasty Emperor Shihuangdi uses Legalist ideas to brutally reunify China. Han Dynasty Ordered bureaucracy and educational system based upon Confucian ideals. 5. The events in the timeline could be used to support which of the following conclusions? (A) Political dynasties and their rulers had no use for the cultural aspects of Chinese thought. (B) Economic trade factors drove the Chinese quest for social harmony. (C) Interactions with the environment led to the rise and fall of political dynasties. (D) Cultural beliefs were used by political leaders to promote order in China. 6. According to the timeline, which of the following Chinese thinkers had the most long-lasting influence on China s political history? (A) Laozi (B) Confucius (C) Han Fei (D) Shihuangdi 7. Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle? a. rulers of the Roman Republic b. artists of the Italian Renaissance c. religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation d. philosophers of ancient Greece 8. One way in which the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, are similar is that each a. legalized monotheistic beliefs b. established legal standards c. provided records of economic activity d. supported republican governments 9. What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development? a. The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states. b. A lack of natural seaports limited communication. c. An inland location hindered trade and colonization. d. Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency. 10. One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of a. the concept of zero b. the process of making silk c. a republican form of government d. the printing press

3 Base your answers to questions 11 and 12 on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. 11- Which statement is best supported by the information on this map? a) The Roman Empire extended over three continents. b) Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire. c) Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire. d) Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans. 12 Based on the information provided by this map, which body of water was most likely the center of Roman trade? a) Red Sea c) Atlantic Ocean b) Black Sea d) Mediterranean Sea 13- Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta? a) The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government. b) I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens. c) This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens. d) I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.

4 Base your answers to questions 14 and 15 on the illustration below and on your knowledge of social studies. 14- Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration? a) isolation c) armed conflict b) cultural diffusion d) urbanization 15- Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration? a) Charlemagne b) Mansa Musa c) Alexander the Great d) Suleiman the Magnificent 16. (SSWH1) The ultimate source of wealth in any agricultural society is A. gold B. copper C. land. D. control over the protective deities. 17. (SSWH2d)How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China? A. The Mandate of Heaven led to long periods of war among families. B. Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers. C. It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty. D. The ruler received a direct mandate from heaven that he should resign. 18. (SSWH1c)The Ten Commandments became the basis for A. Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt. B. the civil and religious laws of Judaism. C. the idea of the promised land. D. the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms. 19. (SSWH1e)The Phoenicians were known for A. the phonetic alphabet, the cultivation of spices, and murex. B. seafaring, trade, and the invention of the phonetic alphabet. C. shipbuilding, murex, and chariots. D. bull-leaping, painted pottery, and female-led religious ceremonies.

5 20. (SSWH2b)A long-term effect of the caste system in India was that A. Hinduism increased in popularity. B. the Aryans remained dominant. C. Buddhism decreased in popularity. D. dasas could not find work. 21. (SSWH2c)How did Shi Huangdi unify China? A. by defeating invaders and crushing internal opposition B. by promoting Daoism C. by winning the loyalty of the peasants D. by creating alliances with former enemy powers 22. (SSWH2d)Which of the following was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents? A. Hanfeizi B. Laozi C. Zoroaster D. Confucius 23. (SSWHc)Ethical monotheism was in the tradition of the A) Mesopotamians. B) Egyptians. C) Assyrians. D) Hebrews. 24. (SSWH2b)The Aryans were A) the priestly class of the Harappan society. B) Chinese merchants. C) the political remnants of the Harappan kings. D) Indo-Europeans.

6 25. (SSWH3)Which of the following did Athenians do in order to transform an aristocracy into a direct democracy? A. eliminate the military B. offer citizenship to all peole living in Athens C. break up the power of the rich nobility D. give up the claim to divine right 26. (SSWH3)In which city-state was power most widely shared? A. Mycenae (2000 B.C.) B. Sparta (500 B.C.) C. Athens (594 B.C.) D. Athens (461 B.C.) 27. (SSWH3)How do you know that Sparta's rulers would be hard to overthrow? A. As long as they didn't lose their wealth, they were safe. B. Their rulers claimed divine right. C. They had control of the military. D. The rulers took oaths to protect each other. 28. (SSWH3) Why is the government during the Age of Pericles referred to as a "direct" democracy? A. A group of directors governed by majority rule. B. Citizens ruled directly; they did not elect representatives. C. Those who could not vote-women, enslaved persons, and foreigners-experienced "indirect" democracy. D. Citizens in a democracy had sufficient means to meet their needs in a "direct" way. 29(SSWH3) In which form of government was rule sometimes justified by religion? A. monarchy B. aristocracy C. oligarchy D. direct democracy

7 30.(SSWH3c) Which of the following cultures was not represented in the cultural blend of Hellenistic culture? A. Indian B. Persian C. Chinese D. Egyptian 31. (SSWH3d)What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire? A. It embraced all people: men and women, rich and poor. B. Rome's excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas. C. Jesus promised eternal life. D. All of the above are true. 32. (SSWH3d)What is the main source of information about the life of Jesus of Nazareth? A. the Nicene Creed B. Augustine's book, City of God C. the Epistles in the Christian Bible D. the Gospels in the Christian Bible 33.(SSWH3c) What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome? A. Europe and the Middle East B. Europe and the United States C. the Middle East and Africa D. Africa and the United States 34. (SSWH3a)As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire. A. experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions. B. survived invasions from barbarian tribes. C. shrank in size and wealth. D. experienced peace and prosperity. 35.(SSWH3d) In 380 C.E., Christianity was proclaimed the official religion of the Roman Empire by the emperor A) Constantine. B) Marcus Aurelius. C) Theodosius. D) Tiberius. 36. (SSWH3a)The political structure of the ancient Greece A) was centralized government with Athens as its capital. B) was centralized after the conquest by Persia. C) was a theocracy very similar to that of Egypt. D) usually consisted of independent, autonomous city-states. 37. The first empire to unite India was the a. Mauryan Empire c. Gupta Dynasty b. Mughal Empire d. Tamil Dynasty 38. The Indian emperor who converted to Buddhism and practiced religious tolerance was a. Chadragupta Maurya c. Ashoka b. Kalinga d. Alexander 39. Rome is to what the is to China a. Asia; Zhou b. Europe; Han c. India; Ming d. Africa; Tang

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