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