US HISTORY
What is the primary and most important use for Sanskrit?
The empire ruled over almost half of the world's population
Why are Cicero's works important to the study of Roman history?
They offer a vivid picture of the public and private life among the Roman governing class.
which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and the Etruscans?
Rome was culturally influenced by the Etruscans and conquered them in the 3rd century BCE.
How did the political stability in the Maurya Empire influence trade
Merchants and farmers paid a national tax via a common economic system
From where does the best evidence for the Minoan civilizations outside Crete derive?
Minoan handicraft items
What did Cleisthenes' reforms give to Classical Greece?
They established institutions that would lead to further democratic reforms.
Which of the following is one of Aristotle's achievements?
He established his own school, the Lyceum, in Athens.
Why did Augustus have to employ propaganda to make the Pax Romana tenable to Romans?
He had to persuade Romans prosperity through peace was better than the gains of fighting a war.
How did Cyrus the Great maintain authority over his vast empire?
He installed regional satraps to govern territories in his stead
According to Homer, how should a Greek man act in war?
Hold one's formation in phalanx formation
The discovery of the ancient sites of Harrapan and Mohenjo-daro was important because the sites:
Revealed a third, urbanized Bronze Age civilization (besides Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt)
Which of the following was NOT an innovation of the Shang Dynasty?
Silk
What might a member of the Zhou Dynasty who believed in the Mandate of Heaven infer about a tyrannical emperor? Group of answer choices
That he had lost the Mandate of Heaven -- the favor of the gods -- and so would be overthrown.
How was the Etruscan form of government different from the surrounding Italics?
The Etruscans had a state system, while the others did not.
Which civilization did the Romans finish off at the end of the Samnite Wars?
The Etruscans.
Which of the following statements regarding the Hittite Empire is true?
The Hittites were manufacturing iron artifacts before the dawn of the Iron Age
Through different periods, the Phoenicians fell under the rules of several empires. Which of the following empires ruled over the Phoenicians?
The Persians
In terms of cultural identity, the Phoenicians were MOST like the _________
The Semites
How was the Zhou Dynasty able to overthrow the Shang Dynasty?
The Shang king became cruel and corrupt, and the Zhou had alliances among the Shang nobility.
Choose which of the following was NOT one of the main characteristics of the Warring States period.
The fracturing of the Chinese language into Mandarin and Cantonese dialects.
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
The king Chandragupta Maurya
What led to the decline of the Gupta Empire?
The relentless invasion of the Huns (Huna) from the northwest
What primarily contributed to the rise of Hinduism?
The synthesis of Vedic ritualism and other Indian cultures and traditions
The First Intermediate Period transitioned into the Middle Kingdom after the _______ Kings defeated the ________ Kings.
Theban; Heracleopolitan
How did using Aramaic as a standard language affect the Achaemenid Empire?
Their system of trade was more efficient and commodities were traded across the
Which of the following was done by emperors to celebrate times of peace and promote the Pax Romana?
All of these answers
Which of the following is an example of Greek influence in Hellenistic culture?
All of these answers.
Which of the following resulted from the Persian Wars?
All of these answers.
Which of the following statements is true of Sparta but not Athens?
All of these answers.
Why was the period of Alexander's death so chaotic?
All of these answers.
How was the Tetrarchy structured?
An Augustus and a subordinate Caesar in both the East and the West
Which of the following statements regarding the art and culture of the Old Kingdom is true? Group of answer choices
Art had two main functions: to order existence in life and preserve life upon death
Which of the following statements best describes how the model Roman dictator should act during times of crisis
Assume absolute control to resolve the crisis, then promptly return power back to the senate.
Select the most accurate comparison of the Han Dynasty with the earlier Qin Dynasty.
Both of these answers
What is the Indus Script?
An ancient language that remains undiciphered
What was the Khyber Pass?
It connected the Greek Kingdoms with the trade opportunities in Asia
Choose the correct order of the philosophies founded during the Spring and Autumn period to match these main values: (A) society; (B) the individual; (C) universal love; (D) the government
(A) Confucianism; (B) Daoism; (C) Mohism; (D) Legalism
Which of the following is a reason for the collapse of the New Kingdom?
All
Who was NOT a member of the Second Triumvirate?
Cicero
What was the Zhou Dynasty's justification for overthrowing the Shang Dynasty? Complete the following sentence: Under the "Mandate of Heaven," _______. Group of answer choices
the Shang had lost the favor of the gods and so deserved to be and were able to be overthrown.
Who of the following is NOT one of the Five Good Emperors? Group of answer choices
Augustus
Which of the following is an accurate characterization of the feudal system?
A class-based social system structured around nobles' ownership of land and loyalty to the king.
How were the Sao organized?
A collection of patrilineal clans in modern-day Cameroon and Chad.
Which of the following is true regarding Sensuret III's reign?
All
Why might the Qin Dynasty be described as one of the most important periods of China's Classical Age, despite its short duration? Group of answer choices
It was characterized by a strong sense of cultural unity and vital technological inventions.
For what reason was Socrates purportedly put to death?
It was impious to investigate things above the heavens and below the earth.
Why was this period of time called the Golden Age of India?
It was marked by discoveries in science, technology, literature, mathematics, and philosophy.
How did the discovery of silver in the Laurion aid in Greek efforts against the Persians?
Mined talents paid for the construction of warships.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the collapse of the Roman empire?
Population increased in the provinces of the empire, which made the empire less centralized.
Was Carthage connected to other cultures except through military conquest?
Yes, they were prolific traders.
Why was bronze such an important part of life during the Shang Dynasty? Complete the sentence: "During the Shang Dynasty, bronze was used to ____."
make large numbers of ritual vessels and weapons.
Which roles were performed by the Brahmin caste?
priest and scholars
Select the most accurate description: The Eastern Han period was a time of ___
reunification, military success, prosperity, and innovation.
The uniformity of Harappan artifacts suggested that:
The cities had a form of central authority and government
What were the Punic Wars? Group of answer choices
A series of wars between the Cathaginians and Romans fought from 265-146 BCE.
How did the Maurya Empire offer internal stability?
A standing army promoted peace and civil services provided justice
What might a member of the Zhou Dynasty who believed in the Mandate of Heaven infe
That he had lost the Mandate of Heaven—the favor of the gods—and so would be overthrown.
Why was the closing of the Gates of Janus significant during the Pax Romana?
The Gates of Janus were only closed during times of peace.
Choose the correct hierarchy of the social class system during the Shang Dynasty, from most to least respected. Group of answer choices
The aristocracy; the military; the artisans; the peasants
The political structure of the Phoenician culture is most like that of
The city-states of the Ancient Greeks.
Although there are many reasons for Rome's Golden Age, there is one characteristic of the first five of the six successions during this period to which the Golden Age is often attributed. What is that characteristic?
The conscious adoption of an emperor's successor over inheritance.
How did the Edict of Milan change the standing of Christianity in the Roman empire?
The edict made the empire officially neutral with regard to religious worship.
Why was the Achaemenid Empire described as the world's first global empire?
The empire ruled over almost half of the world's population
How did Athens eventually fall from its powerful, prestigious position as the leader of the Delian League? Group of answer choices
They used the Delian League for their own ambitions and were defeated in the Peloponnesian War
How did Chandragupta II expand the Gupta Empire?
Through conquest and political marriages
What was probably the most important part of the Indus Valley Civilization's economy?
Trade
The Phoenicians are known for many of their distinct cultural characteristics. Which of the following is a Phoenician cultural achievement? Group of answer choices
All
Why did the eastern and western parts of the empire become increasingly divided?
All of these answer
Which of the following pharaohs is matched correctly with his or her achievements?
Akhenaten - exclusive worship of a deity is history's first instance of monotheism
How were libraries and museums in Alexandria different from Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum?
Alexandria's institutions had the royal patronage of the Ptolemies.
Which of the following is an accurate characterization of the significance of the Battle of the Red Cliffs?
Cao Cao wanted to reunite the Han Empire but was defeated; China splintered into 3 kingdoms.
Which of the following is an accurate characterization of the significance of the Three Kingdoms period?
China had split into three factions; it was a time of warfare but also great innovation.
What is now accepted as the cause of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Climate change shifted the monsoons and the cities dissolved as people followed the rain eastwar
What are the phases of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Early Harappan Phase, Mature Harappan Phase, and Late Harappan Phase
Which of the following statements regarding the Third Intermediate Period is true?
Egypt's international prestige had fallen, and Assyria had taken most of their allies.
How did the caste system most likely originate? Group of answer choices
From the social stratification of the gods as told in the Rig-Veda