World History Midterm
Which of the following was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents
COnfucius
In which faith are spirtual leaders required to remain unmarried?
Catholicism
________ is generally considered to be the greatest ruler in history of India because of establishing a strong government and efficient bureaucracy
Chandragupta Maurya
He began the series of conquests that led to the creation of the Persian empire
Cyrus
The chronological order of Chinese dynasties was
Han--->SUi--->Tang--->Song
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad
He was the last and greatest of the prophets
Which of the following titles did Ivan III use
czar
Which form of government was ruled by all citizens?
direct democracy
In the Tang and Song dynasties, the new gentry gained social status through
education and employment
Justinian and Yaoslav the Wise both created
effective legal codes
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilizations because it
established written laws
In square miles, what size was the Han Dynasty at its height
1,500,000
What was the population of the roman empire at its height
55,000,000
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warmer climates
WHat does it mean if an african society is matrilineal
in a matrilineal society, children trace their ancestors through mothers
What encouraged the rise of the banking system in India
increased trade
In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain is known as
nirvana
What are the five pillars of islam?
the major duties required of all Muslims
How did Indian traders affect Southeast Asia
they spread indian styles of art, architecture, dance, and religion
How do Muslims lead a moral life
through submission to god's will
Buddhism spread across Asia mostly as a result of
trade
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to
grow food and domesticate animals
What helped the Chinese to overthrow the Mongol rulers
internal struggles among Mongol family members
The Hittites were able to excel at war because of their knowledge of
ironworking
Which form of government sometimes had a ruler who claimed divine right?
monarchy
What did Indian civilization experience during the Gupta empire
advances in literature, art, science, and mathematics
Which academic subject was developed by al-Khwarizmi
algebra
In what form of art can the greatest cultural blending of the Muslim world be seen
architecture
In which form of government did social status play a role?
aristocracy
Justinian set up a panel of experts to
compile laws to regulate a complex society
THe invention of movable type speeded up the exisiting printing process mainly because the individual type
could be reused to print something else
WHat form of government did the Han Dynasty empire replace
rival kingdoms
What does Islam mean in arabic
submission to the will of Allah
What encouraged Muslim leaders to support places of learning such as the House of Wisdom
Muhammad's emphasis on study and scholarship
Where was monarchy the form of government by 2000 B.C.
Mycenae
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing
People all over China could read it, even if they spoke other languages
What scientific concept did Indian astronomers prove long before the Europeans did
The earth is round
What did Indians discover when they learned about the Silk Roads
They could profit by acting as middlemen
Which of the following was a ruler of Kievan Russia
Yaroslav the Wise
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism
Belief in a single, just, and all powerful God
What was true of both the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire
Both built roads and defensive walls
Which development led to the other three?
Domestication of plants and animals
An archaeologist discovered a preserved mummy, hieroglyphics written on stone walls, and an embalmed pharaoh. In which location on the map was site most likely found?
Egypt (site A)
In which faith is the spiritual leader called by a term that means "leader"
Islam
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China
It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty
How did Islam spread throughout Africa
It spread by conquest and through trade
What happened to the Chinese empire after the Han Dynasty fell apart
It was restored by the Tang Dynasty
Which faith makes no effort to convert nonbelievers?
Judaism
WHich of the following was the body of civil law created by the Byzantine empire
Justinian code
What was the Mongol Empire in Russia called
Khanate of the Golden Horde
What new belief helped Buddhism become popular with the masses
Many people could become buddhas
Toward what city do Muslims pray
Mecca
What resulted from the interaction of nomads and settled societies?
Settled people lived in danger of raids.
How did Empress Lu maintain her power
She named one infant emperor and then another
What division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad is qualified to be a caliph
Shi'a
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew bible, known as the
Torah
What form of government was practiced in Sparta?
oligarchy
What are two important teachings that are common to all three faiths
one god and life after death
Under mongol rule, the russians could follow all their usual customs as long as they
paid tribute and absolute obedience
The Phoenicians contributed greatly to written communication by introducing the first use of
phonetic symbols
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
reincarnation
Orthodox Christianity became the state religion of which of the following
Byzantine Empire
The social class system that came to be known as the caste system was established in India by
Aryans
How did Genghis Khan succeed as a conqueror?
through brilliant military strategy and organization
Among the conquerors of the ancient world, what was Cyrus famous for
tolerance of diversity
