DE World History Mid Term

Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

Cesar Agustus

The Mayans were noted for domesticating dogs and then eating them

False

The Southwestern Indians lived in teepees

False

Why was Nero suspected of setting the fire in Rome?

He fiddled and did not make quick effective decisions as to how to combat the growing fire.

Under legalism, it was the government's power to rule, not the people.

True

Which of the following are true about the Greek gods? (Select all that apply)

- They had specific powers and were given specific symbols that referenced their powers and realms - They often displayed human characteristics - They had specific powers and were given specific symbols that referenced their powers and realms

Muhammad's revelations also sparked a series of events that caused tremendous changes in the political and cultural structures of the Middle East. Examine these changes by placing the following events in chronological order from earliest to most recent . Be sure to consider the historical significance, as well as the dating, of each event, because you will use this timeline to help you analyze the significance of some of these events.

1. Mohammad begins to have visions and speak with Angels 2. Ka'aba made a sacred shrine 3. Abu Bakr elected caliph 4. Ali selected caliph

During which Crusade did the Christians obtain their goal of controlling the city? Select all that apply

1st

How many official Crusades are there?

4

-Lived in log an and pit houses -Children were taught not to cry because it would scare away food/animals -Believed in spirits called Kachinas that could be both good and bad -Lived in ice houses made of ice (igloos) in the winter and houses made of seal skin during the warm months

A. Eastern Woodland Indians B. Plains Indians C. Southwestern Indians D.Inuit Indians

According to the most popular theory, where did the first humans originate?

Africa

Which Greek god/goddess was born from Cronus and the sea?

Aphrodite

Which two Greek city state warred with each other and eventually weakened each other to the point that allowed them to be over taken by the Macedonians?

Athens and Sparta

Which civilization used a numbering system based on 60, in which we now use to tell time?

Babylon

Which of the following is not considered one of the 5 relationships in Confucianism?

Brother and Sister

Which emperor was assassinated by the Praetorian guard?

Caligula

Which of the following are among the main tenets or attributes of Islam? Check all that apply.

Centrality of ethical code of conduct Concern with salvation

How did the Zhou Dynasty win the support of the people when they took over after the Shang Dynasty?

Convinced the people that their takeover was the will of the Ancestors through the Dynastic Cycle and Mandate of Heaven

Which Greek god/goddess controls the 4 seasons?

Demeter

What group conquered Rome and treated them so badly that Rome swore they would never again be under the rule of a king?

Etruscans

As Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, Muslims believe that the founder of their religion, Muhammad, is divine (non-mortal)

False

Buddhism and Hinduism both teach reincarnation, but Hinduism believes that even those that reach Nirvana willingly choose to re-enter life to help others.

False

Cortes and his men were unimpressed by the Aztec Empire because it was not in fact a city of gold

False

Francisco Pizarro was considered a god by the Aztecs

False

Hades is considered the most evil of all the Greek gods.

False

It is said that there is great fortune blessed to all that visit King Tut's tomb. Those that discovered it ran into great fortune.

False

Jewish Diaspora refers to the creation of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish People

False

Romans were considered more intellectual thinkers rather than practical thinkers

False

Rome began its golden age under Emperor Tiberius.

False

The Ka'bah is completely empty.

False

The Mayans fought the Spanish when they arrived in the 1520s. This led to the fall of the Mayan Empire.

False

The Shi'ites believe that the first three caliphs were legitimate because they were chosen by the Islamic community.

False

When looking at a map, Upper Egypt is located north of Lower Egypt.

False

What social class was just above the slaves in the Shang social structure?

Farmers

Which of the following are part of the 5 pillars of Islam. Select all that apply.

Fast during the day during Ramadan Pray 5 times a day toward Mecca

What MOST contributed to the isolationism of ancient India?

Geography

Which Chinese Dynasty placed the HIGHEST value on education. Those who were educated received higher paying jobs.

Han

Why did Arab leaders expand their territory so rapidly in the seventh and eighth centuries, and why were they so successful at doing so?

Having unified under Muhammad's successor, Arab leaders quit fighting each other and began expanding into neighboring non-Muslim regions. A combination of military prowess with the attractive qualities of converting to Islam enabled the Arab empire to grow rapidly and take hold in the Middle East.

Which of the following is not a way Constantine impacted the Roman Empire?

He split the Empire into an East and West

Why did Siddhartha Gautama wonder India for 6 years?

He was searching for the meaning of life

Which of the following civilizations was not part of Mesoamerica?

Inca

Which civilization had plumbing that supplied water to each individual house?

India

Alexander the Great defeated Darius III at which major battle?

Issus

What is the significant of the Rosetta Stone?

It allowed historians to decipherer Egyptian hieroglyphics

What city were the Crusaders fighting over?

Jerusalem

Alexander the Great led which of the following armies?

Macedonia

In ancient China (throughout multiple dynasties) which social class/occupation was looked down upon by the other classes?

Merchant/traders

Which city is considered by historians to be the first "planned" city?

Mohenjo-Daro

Who was the first pharaoh of Egypt?

Narmer

The agriculture revolution began during which time period?

Neolithic Age

The Roman senate was composed of whom?

Patricians

Which of the following were among the main characteristics of religious belief in early Mesoamerica? Check all that apply.

Polytheistic Human sacrifice

How did the Shang Dynasty speak to their ancestors?

Priests interpreted cracks on Oracle bones

What dynasty created the Empire of China by creating the 1st Emperor?

Qin

In what language were the original Hindu texts written?

Sanskirt

During which Crusade did the Muslims obtain their goal of controlling the city?

Second

Which Chinese Dynasty is considered the first (originally thought of being a myth).

Shang

Which of the following accurately describes the class system introduced by the Aryans and used in Hinduism?

Society was organized into a hierarchical structure defined by ethnic and family background.

Select the branches of Islam. Select all that apply

Sunni

Which of the following is not an accurate description of the Golden Age in Rome?

The Empire reached its peak geographically

What is considered the Ides of March?

The day Julius Caesar was murdered.

Which of the following was not a factor in the fall of the Roman Empire?

The great fire of Rome

Why were the first written laws of Rome (the twelve tables) created?

The plebeians were becoming frustrated with the patricians and refused to fight in the Roman Army.

Which of the following made Ancient Greece different from other ancient civilizations?

They were seafarers

Which river led to the foundation of Rome, giving the land fertile soil?

Tiber

Which Roman Emperor retired from ruling under his own accord?

Tiberius

Which river(s) gave life to the first recorded civilization? (Select all that apply)

Tigris and Euphrates

Why were Greek myths created?

To answer unexplainable questions

What was the original purpose of the Great Wall of China?

To keep out nomadic invaders

How did Pope Urban II convince people to fight in the Crusades?

Told them all of their sins would be forgiven if they died in battle

All of the first ancient religions centered around a polytheistic belief system.

True

Arrowheads were a hunting tool created by the Eastern Woodland Indians

True

Constantine was the first Christian emperor of Rome

True

Hinduism was created in part because of the caste system.

True

In the Roman Republic, the Senate could appoint a temporary dictator so settle disputes between the two Consuls.

True

Islam teaches in predestination, meaning everything happens for a reason and your fate cannot be changed.

True

Muslims believe their god is the same god as the Jews and Christians.

True

The Koran is made up of mostly commandments and very few stories.

True

The Nile River flows North

True

The Olmec had no written language

True

The first Natives came to the Americas by crossing the Bering Strait land bridge

True

The year of four Emperors followed the death of Nero.

True

Vespasian was emperor when the Colosseum was built.

True

Which of the following is NOT a source of suffering according to Buddha?

Wanting to give others things that we don't have

When do historians say Rome went from being considered an "Republic" to an "Empire"?

When Rome began to be ruled by emperors

Which of the following is an impact the Inca have towards society today

anesthesia

Which of the following would describe the perfect person to serve in a hoplite?

offensive lineman

Which of the following was not considered part of the Inca political philosophy

selected scribes to record events such as population; crop yields; etc.

What ultimately killed the Aztecs?

smallpox

Which of the following is not considered an Aztec contribution to society today?

the 12 month calendar

What does the term "Homo Sapiens" mean?

wise human being