World History A Unit 1
Which accurately identifies events in the life of Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great founded the city of Alexandria in Egypt after defeating the Persian army.
Which accurately describes how ancient Greece influenced later civilizations?
Ancient Greece established a court system based on a trial by one's peers, now used in the United States.
What were ancient religious practices of Oceania cultures?
Ancient Oceanic religions had ritual taboos concerning menstruation and reproduction. Ancient Oceanic religion was based on polytheism and animism. Ancient Oceanic religions used shamans to communicate with spirits.
Which belief system began in China and established a governmental model, defined leadership principles, and promoted scholarship?
Confucianism
Which statement is correct about the development of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform writing became widespread in 2400 BC.
Which accurately describes historical events of the Han Dynasty?
During the Han Dynasty, trade prospered across Asia, Europe, and Africa because of the Silk Road.
Which best describes ancient Greece's influence on modern government?
Greeks implemented a direct democracy in Athens, in which citizens voted on policies.
Which set of laws governed ancient Babylon and included the idea of "an eye for an eye"?
Hammurabi's Code
What was a major contribution of Athenian leader Pericles to government?
He helped Athens move to a direct democracy in which citizens directly voted on decisions themselves.
Which religion established a rigid caste system, but it was formally abolished in the mid-20th century?
Hinduism
Which best describes Alexander the Great's expansion of the Macedonian-Greek Empire?
His empire expanded from Greece all the way to India, an area of over 5 million square miles.
Why is India considered the birthplace of religion?
India is home to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism belief systems.
Which best describes religious movements of ancient India?
India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
What is the "Out of Africa" Theory?
It calculates that human migration from Africa began 60,000 to 90,000 years ago.
Which religion is considered the oldest monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Match the terms to the definition.
Judaism -- a monotheistic religion practiced by people of the Jewish faith monotheistic -- relating to the religious theory involving the existence of only one god polytheistic -- worshipping more than one god or goddess Torah -- first five books of the Old Testament that define basics of Jewish faith; meaning "law"
What did the Assyrian Empire leave behind as evidence of its culture?
King Ashurbanipal's extensive library at Nineveh, which housed thousands of inscribed clay tablets
How did the Roman Empire contribute to modern-day legal systems?
Latin terms such as pro bono and affidavit are still used in the US legal system.
Which best describes ancient literary works from the Greek Empire?
Literary works from the Greek Empire include Plato's Republic and Homer's Iliad.
What was the site of the First Agricultural Revolution and the ancient Kingdom of Babylon?
Mesopotamia
Which best describes settlements in India during the Paleolithic Age?
Migrating humans settled in farming communities such as Harappa near the Indus River.
Which system guides Jewish society and behaviors, including how people pray and celebrate holidays?
Mosaic Law
Which best describes the inspiration for Homer's epic poem, the Iliad?
Mycenaean Greeks launching a historic invasion of Troy, known as the Trojan War.
Relating to the New Stone Age from around 9000 BC to 3000 BC is best defined as _[blank]_.
Neolithic
Which accurately describes the origins of Buddhism?
Northern India is the birthplace of Buddhism, started by a man named Siddhartha Gautama.
How were the cultural customs of Oceania passed down from generation to generation?
Oceania cultures used an oral tradition for passing on information.
Which accurately describes the differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews?
Orthodox Jews strictly follow Mosaic Law, whereas Reform Jews do not follow all ancient laws.
What era relates to the Old Stone Age, from around 3 million years ago to 9000 BC?
Paleolithic
What significant changes occurred from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?
People began to farm and move to permanent settlements.
Which accurately describes cultural practices of ancient Kush?
People in Kush built temples and pyramids in the city of Meroë similar to Egyptian monuments.
Which accurately describes cultivation practices of Phoenicia?
Phoenicia was known for its bright purple dye made from certain shellfish.
Which accurately describes the Roman Empire's system of government prior to Julius Caesar?
Rome used a representative system of government, including two consuls, a senate, and assemblies.
Which best describes how Sparta's culture influenced the city-state's government?
Sparta was a society based on being prepared for war, and its government was also based on this concept.
What human advancements were made from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?
Stone was shaped and polished for specific purposes.
Which best describes the type of religious worship in the Sumerian Empire?
Sumerians worshiped many gods including a sun god, a moon god, a river god, and a fertility god.
Which accurately describes the influence of the Celts on the Roman Empire?
The Celts invented chain mail, and the Romans adopted this technology.
Which best describe how natural features and geography impacted the wealth of the Ghana Empire?
The Ghana Empire had an abundant amount of gold beneath the earth. The Ghana Empire had fertile farmlands to produce a variety of crops.
Which best describes laws developed by the Roman Empire?
The Law of the Twelve Tables code was displayed at the Roman Forum.
Which accurately describes historical events of the Qin Dynasty?
The Qin Dynasty began building the Great Wall of China and left tombs filled with terracotta warriors.
Which accurately describes architectural achievements of the Roman Empire?
The Romans built massive concrete structures like the Pantheon and Coliseum.
How did the Roman Empire's system of government influence later societies?
The Romans encouraged welfare and subsidized food for the poor, which are ideas now used in Western Europe.
Which accurately describes the Roman Empire's influence on modern Western governments?
The Romans invented a law code detailing the rights and duties of citizens and defined the legal process.
How did the Roman Empire influence English, Spanish, Italian, and French languages?
The Romans spoke Latin, which influenced later Romance languages.
How did the Nile River impact ancient Nubia?
The fertile floodplains of the Nile made Nubia an important agricultural center.
Which best describes how the Agricultural Revolution has affected modern society? Select all that apply.
The food industry invented refrigerators to enable farther transport of food. Food wholesalers invented frozen foods to increase a food's shelf life.
Around 2300 BC, the small city of Babylon arose on the site of the fallen Sumerian Empire (1). A few hundred years later, neighboring Amorite kings moved in and established a dynasty, declaring Babylon the capital of the Babylonian Empire (2). Babylonia's domain covered Northern Africa from modern-day Algeria to Egypt (3).
While parts (1) and (2) are accurate, part (3) needs revision.
The earliest societies of Mesopotamia believed their rulers had divine right (1). As these societies grew in size, more complex governments and bureaucracies emerged (2). As a result, ancient Mesopotamia became the birthplace of a secular society that separated church and state (3).
While parts (1) and (2) are accurate, part (3) needs revision.
Chinese characters originally were pictographs, but the language expanded into thousands of complex and stylized characters (1). One of the oldest Chinese books yet discovered is the I Ching, a fortune-telling guide that historians believe was written around 800 BC. (2). Another famous text, The Art of War, written by Sun Tzu in 300 BC, provided an in-depth analysis of military tactics, and is still revered today by many scholars and military leaders. (3) Marco Polo introduced papermaking to the Chinese people during his travels across the Silk Road, forever enshrining Chinese literary works (4).
While parts (1), (2), and (3) are accurate, part (4) needs revision.
Egypt's recorded history began around 10,000 BC with the Old Kingdom (1). Egyptians had developed a means of writing called hieroglyphics (3). Hieroglyphics used pictographs to convey meaning (3).
While parts (2) and (3) are accurate, part (1) needs revision.
What made permanent settlements possible during the Neolithic Age?
advancements in farming
Which term means the science of domesticating, breeding, and caring for farm animals?
animal husbandry
Match each term to its correct definition.
animism -- the belief that spirits inhabit plants, animals, and objects pantheon -- the gods and goddesses worshipped by a culture polytheism -- worshipping more than one god or goddess
Match each term to its correct definition.
artisan -- skilled craftsmen who create and construct products for sale in marketplaces cuneiform -- primary system of writing in which a scribe used a stylus to carve coded marks into wet clay granary -- communal structure built for the storage of grain
Match each term to its correct definition.
catapult -- a large mechanism with a movable arm for hurling heavy objects over city walls metallurgy -- the science of extracting various metals from rocky ore subjugation -- the act of conquering a people, exploiting and oppressing them, and forcing them to pay tribute
Match each term to its correct definition.
deity -- a supreme being; a god or goddess polytheistic -- worshiping more than one god or goddess ziggurat -- type of stepped pyramid originated by the Sumerians for religious and ritual uses secular -- not connected with religion or a church
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democracy -- form of government in which political power is held by the people republic -- political state in which power is held by the people through elected representatives philosophy -- pursuit of wisdom and truth through the use of logical reasoning and critical thinking tyranny -- form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
Match the terms to the definition.
feudal system -- social/political structure in which nobles swear loyalty to a king; in turn, lower classes are subordinate to the nobility movable type -- printing process using individual characters which are arranged in lines and run through a mechanical press vassal states -- regions acquired by alliance or treaty that owe allegiance to a central ruler
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hominid -- human-like primate prehistoric -- occurring before recorded history settlement -- location where groups ceased roaming and built permanent dwellings
Prior to Julius Caesar, what three sections divided the Roman Empire's government?
magistrates, senate, and tribunes
Match each term to its correct definition.
ostracism -- exclusion by members of a group; ignoring one who is disgraced in some manner barter system -- a means of trade where two people with items of similar value swap them with one another urbanization -- development of small settlements into large cities
Which option most accurately describes the writing system of the Phoenicians, in which one symbol represented one sound?
phonetic
Which form of religion believes in more than one god?
polytheistic
Where was the ancient Kingdom of Kush located?
south of Egypt along the Nile River
What is the Law of the Twelve Tables?
the first laws written down in Rome
Which best defines dendrochronology?
the science of dating a tree through the measurement and study of its growth rings
Which best defines radiocarbon dating?
the science of dating organic matter by determining the amount of carbon-14 in the material