Acellus AP World History: Modern

The Delian League was led by... A. Athens B. Sparta C. Lonia D. Troy

A. Athens

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mesopotamian civilization? A. Centralized government B. Social stratification C. Code of law D. Competition and conflict

A. Centralized government

which of these civilizations from 8,000--600 BCE did NOT develop along side a river valley? A. China B. Egypt C. Mesopotamia D. Olmec

A. China

... was the Persian emperor during the first Persian war. A. Darius B. Xerxes C. Agamemnon D. Pericies

A. Darius

Which empire expanded its influence through intermarriage with local princes? A. Gupta B. Mughal C. Mauryan D. Pandyan

A. Gupta

Which advancement reinforced social stratification in Mesopotamian culture? A. Hammurabi's Code of Law B. Architectural design C. The calendar D. Irrigation systems

A. Hammurabi's Code of law

In the first era (8,000--600 B.C.E.), Aryans, Huns, and White Huns were all... A. Indo Europeans B. Chinese Dynasties C. Warring tribes in the Indus River Valley D. Eviscerated by nomadic tribes

A. Indo Europeans

What was the capital of the Persian Empire? A. Persepolis B. Athens C. Troy D. Sparta

A. Persepolis

Octavius formed the... A. Roman Empire B. Roman Republic C. Senate D. Assembly

A. Roman Empire

... was the leader who developed the China that most people recognize today. A. Shi Huangdi B. Confucius C. Mao D. Liu Bang

A. Shi Huangdi

After the Neolithic Revolution, who was most harmed by the shift from hunting and gathering to farming? A. Women B. Priests C. Merchants D. Men

A. Women

One phenomena that was common across all civilizations during the first era was... A. A decrease in the status of women B. Settlement along river valleys C. The proliferation of polytheistic religions D. Human sacrifices

A. a decrease in the status of women

Prior to the Neolithic Revolution, the people of the world were mostly... A. Hunters and gatherers B. Slaves C. Warriors D. Artisans and merchants

A. hunters and gatherers

The ruler of the Persian empire was typically known as the king of... A. Kings B. Persia C. Gods D. Priests

A. kings

Which is NOT a way in which the environment was fundamentally altered as a result of the shift from hunting and gathering to farming that took place during the Neolithic age? A. People began to use pottery. B. Large areas of forest were cut and burned. C. Permanent architectural structures were erected.

A. people began to use pottery

In China during the Qin and Han Dynasties, society shifted down toward... A. Secularism B. Theocracy C. Disorder D. Democracy

A. secularism

In early Mesopotamian and Egyptian river valley civilization, Queen Hatshepsut was evidence that... A. Women were considered equal to men in Egyptian society B. Women in Egyptian society held a higher position than women in Mesopotamian society C. There was indeed an afterlife

A. women were considered equal to men in Egyptian society

Which of these laws best represent the principle that the burden of proof rests on the accuser? A. 2 B. 3 C. 5

B. 3

What fell out of favor because it was seen as being foreign? A. Sati B. Buddhism C. Moksha D. HInduism

B. Buddhism

Who was the first person to unify India? A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta C. Dasharatha D. Bindusara

B. Chandragupta

This is the law of moral consequence. A. Sangha B. Dharma C. Hinduism D. Confucianism

B. Dharma

The repeated chain of events with China's leadership beginning in 2100 BCE and ending around 1912 is called the... A. Circle of kings B. Dynastic cycle C. Sun cycle D. Indo Aryan cycle

B. Dynasty Cycle

The agricultural power structure in Classical China can best be described as... A. Anarchy B. Feudalism C. Socialism' D. Communism

B. Feudalism

Pericles' reign was known as the... A. Dark Age B. Golden Age C. Persian War D. Peloponnesian War

B. Golden Age

In 320 C.E., the... Empire began. A. Mauryan B. Gupta C. Pandyan D. Kusha

B. Gupta

The conflicts of the Persian Wars were rooted in the colonies of... A. Troy B. Ionia C. Athens D. Sparta

B. Ionia

Which text emphasized loving relations? A. Rig Veda B. Kama Sutra C. Maahabharata D. Upanishads

B. Kama Sutra

The Kushans overran the...Empire. A. Gupta B. Mauryan C. Mughal D. Persian

B. Mauryan

The start of farming is also known as the... A. Neoclassic period B. Neolithic Revolution C. Monolithic Evolution D. Radiation theory

B. Neolithic Revolution

What did the Buddha not accept? A. Prayer B. Taxtation C. The caste system D. Meditation

B. The caste system

During the first era of humanity societies formed along river valleys because... A. All of their gods were water gods B. The floodplain of the river provided fertile soil for farming C. The river provided a quick means of escape from nomadic warriors

B. The floodplain of the river provided fertile soil for farming

In what present-day country was the city of Troy located? A. Greece B. Turkey C. Syria D. Albania

B. Turkey

Some of the changes in farming that took place under the Zhou Dynasty in China included... grown in the North A. Rice B. Wheat C. Soy beans D. Corn

B. Wheat

After the fall of the..., China moved into a period called the "Era of Warring States." A. Chin B. Zhou C. Ming D. Tang

B. Zhou

One of the goals of the... dynasty was to unify the people of China through a common language, Mandarin. A. Chin B. Zhou C. Ming D. Tang

B. Zhou

The... dynasty in classical China stressed the mandate of heaven. A. Chin B. Zhou C. Ming D. Tang

B. Zhou

Zoroastrianism can best be described as... A. A polytheistic patriarchy of gods B. A monotheistic religion that introduced the good vs. evil idea C. The practice of animal worship D. Assigning spiritual qualities to natural phenomena

B. a monotheistic that introduced the good vs. evil idea

Why did government develop in newly settled farming communities? A. Animals needed to be continued B. A new need to protect property and distribute goods arose C. Society lacked structure D. Men had too much free time and needed to work

B. a new need to protect property and distribute goods arose

Historians describe the Minoan people as being very... A. Vindictive B. Sociable C. Aggressive D. Beautiful

B. beautiful

The Egyptian practice of mummification is evidence of... A. Advanced scientific knowledge B. Belief in an afterlife C. Influence of other cultures D. Cultural fear of death

B. belief in afterlife

Classical India was born because of its... A. Language B. Geography C. Philosophy

B. geography

Which of the following responses would be most likely from an individual espoused the ideology of Taoism in China under the Han Dynasty who had just been promoted? A. Loudly proclaim the divine power that bestowed this gift B. Humbly accept and try to do well C. Throw a flashy party to celebrate

B. humbly accept and try to do well

The political and social structure of classical China developed without... A. significant innovations B. Influence from neighboring countries C. Trade networks D. Leadership

B. influence from neighboring countries

The Indo Aryan invasion influenced religion In India by... A. Forcing the conquered Indus people to crease the worship of their gods B. Introducing their holy texts, the Vedas C. Building great monuments to the gods D. banning all religion

B. introducing their holy texts, the Vedas

In order to maintain its position in the seat of power, a dynasty in China from 1600 BCE to 1912 had to... A. Conquer as much territory as possible B. Maintain peace and prosperity C. Use corrupt tactics that harmed the people D. Keep the peasants under control with violent tactics

B. maintain peace and prosperity

At the bottom of both the Egyptian and Mesopotamian social strata... could be found. A. priests B. slaves C. women D. men

B. slaves

The Sumerians most likely adopted the Babylonian code of law because... A. Writing allowed cultures to share valuable information B. The Sumerians were conquered by the Babylonians and consequently subject to their laws C. The Babylonians shared it with the Sumerians at a peace summit.

B. the Sumerians were conquered by the Babylonians and consequently subject to their laws

One cause of famine in the typically fertile Mesopotamia was... A. War B. Unpredictable flooding C. Insects destroying crops D. Lack of labor

B. unpredictable flooding

The civil service exam in classical China was intended to provide... A. Barriers to wealth B. Upward moblity C. Peasants with an education D. Jobs to those who could pay

B. upward mobility

One of the clear benefits of Hammurabi's Code of Law was A. Protection for women B. Protection for children C. Protection of private property D. A guarantee of basic liberties

C, protection of private property

....emphasized inner study and meditation. A. The caste system B. Kama Sutra C. Dharma D. Mahabharata

C. Dharma

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by the Indus River Valley and the Chinese civilizations? A. Written language B. Polytheism C. Dynastic cycles D. Social stratification

C. Dynastic cycles

Which description below best describes the essential tenets of Taoism in China? A. Prosperity and success are divinely ordered. B. Do all the good that you can in all the ways that you can for all the people that you can. C. Everything in moderation and a humble spirit will produce harmony.

C. Everything in moderation and a humble spirit will produce harmony.

In classical India, land that was near the rivers was used for... A. Fortresses B. Temples C. Farming D. Military training

C. Farming

One of the defining shifts in China during the Zhou Dynasty was... A. The move away from feudal agriculture B. A push toward stronger central government C. From religious to secular

C. From religious to secular

Which movement had no central founder? A. Confucianism B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Jainism

C. Hinduism

Heavy rapids, deserts to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea all contributed to the... of the Egyptian River Civilization A. Conflicts B. Government C. Isolation D. Happiness

C. Isolation

The... were the first to coin money A. Persians B. Minoans C. Lydians D. Mycenaeans

C. Lydians

What stage of the dynastic cycle was thought by the people to have a casual relationship with peace and prosperity? A. Natural disasters B. Corruption C. Mandate of heaven D. Rebellion

C. Mandate of heaven

The practice of farming is believed to have originated in... A. The Americas B. The Midwest C. The Middle East D. Africa

C. Middle East

The shift in thinking during the Zhou Dynasty in China can be described as... A. Feudal to capitalist B. Monarchical to democratic C. Religious to secular D. Secular to religious

C. Religious to secular

Which of these belief systems provided Chinese culture under the Qin and Han Dynasties with a spiritual component to help them understand the events of their lives? A. Deism B. Judaism C. Taoism D. Transcendentalism

C. Taoism

Starting around 8,000 B.C.E, which one of the following groups began in central Asia and migrated east, west, and south? A. The Olmecs B. The Bantu C. The Indo Europeans D. The Hebrews

C. The Indo Europeans

In Egyptian river valley civilization... created the laws. A. The people B. The priests C. The Pharaoh D. The gods

C. The Pharaoh

While the Egyptians built pyramids as their great cultural monuments, the Mesopotamian built... A. The Taj Mahal B. Great ships for exploration C. Ziggurats D. Glant sculptures of the gods

C. Ziggurats

In the second age, one of the major developments that can be associated with Phoenicians was... A. Advanced weaponry for war B. The wheel C. A 22 character alphabet D. Faster ships designed specifically for trade

C. a 22 character alphabet

legalism, the political ideology under the Qin Dynasty in China, can be described as... A. Pragmatic B. Authoritarian C. All of the above D. None of the above

C. all of the above

Between the Mauryan and Gupta Empires, there was a period of... A. Harmony B. Religious fervor C. Fragmentation D. Social unity

C. fragmentation

Hinduism was responsible for setting... A. Systems of government B. Farming practices C. Gender Relations D. Imperial borders

C. gender relations

During the first era, Indo Europeans were associated with the use of... A. Elaborate bronze weapons B. Cattle C. Horses D. Herbal medicines

C. horses

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the predictable flooding of the Nile River? A. A more cheerful outlook on life B. Belief in benevolent gods C. Increased conflict and competition D. Environmental harmony and stability

C. increased conflict and competition

Which of the following was found in the Indus River Valley and NOT in Egypt or Mesopotamia? A. Pyramids B. Ziggurats C. indoor plumbing D. Formal system of writing

C. indoor plumbing

In Mesopotamian civilization, people often believed that the gods were angry with them because... A. Corrupt priests manipulated them in order to make them easier to control B. It was part of their storytelling tradition C. Life was unpredictable and difficult, and they assumed their difficulties were a punishment

C. life was unpredictable and difficult, and they assumed their difficulties were a punishment

There were no...in Classical China. A. Strong leaders B. Religious structures C. Monumental buildings D. Set rules

C. monumental buildings

In classical India, farmland was mostly located along the... A. Coasts B. Roads C. Rivers D. Dams

C. rivers

Which statement best describes the difference between the Mesopotamians' relationship to their environmental versus the Egyptians'? A. The Mesopotamians had more respect for the land B. The Egyptians had more respect for the land C. The Mesopotamians had to alter their environment more D. The Egyptians had to alter their environment more

C. the Mesopotamians had to alter their environment more

Whereas the Han Dynasty stressed the importance of civil service, the Qin Dynasty stressed... A. Bureaucracy B. Religion C. The rule of law D. Infastructure

C. the rule of law

Shi Huangdi burned books because he believed that... A. They were written in too many languages B. They were from hell C. Thinking was subversive to autocratic rule D. They were contaminated

C. thinking was subversive to autocratic rule

In the legalistic justice system under the Han Dynasty, the accused were... A. Guaranteed a lawyer B. Presumed innocent until proven guilty C. Tortured and presumed guilty before trial D. Entitled to defend themselves

C. tortured and presumed guilty before trial

The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and.... A. Sparta B. Syracuse C. Athens D. Carthage

D. Carthage

Under what empire were inoculations performed? A. Persian B. Mauryan C. Mughal D. Gupta

D. Gupta

What era is considered the 'golden age' of Classical India? A. Pandyan B. Kushan C. Mauryan D. Gupta

D. Gupta

In order to invade the Indus River Valley, the Indo Aryans had to cross the... A. Nile River B. Tigris River C. Hindu Kush Mountains D. Euphrates River

D. Hindu Kush Mountains

Buddhist believe that... lies beyond the realm of earthly existence. A. The red Veda B. Heaven C. The kama Sutra D. Nirvana

D. Nirvana

During the Era of Warring States in China, Confucius was advocating for... A. Peaceful protest B. Obedience C. Civil disobedience D. Free speech

D. Obedience

The main function of governments in new farming settlements during the Neolithic age was to... A. Produce slaves B. Care for domesticated animals C. build public space D. Protect property and distribute goods

D. Protect property and distribute goods

The Vedas were written in... A. Chinese B. Arabic C. HIndi D. Sanskrit

D. Sanskrit

Which was NOT an innovation made under the Zhou Dynasty in Classical China? A. Collars for horses B. Ox drawn carts C. The water mill D. The bicycle

D. The bicycle

The relationship between Taoism and Confucianism under the Quin and Han Dynasties in China can best be described as... A. mutually exclusive B. Openly combative C. Interwoven D. Tolerant disdain

D. Tolerant disdain

One of the effects of the ice age and subsequent warming of the planet was... A. new species of dinosaurs B. evolution of bird species C. a decrease in plants and animals D. an increase in plants and animals

D. an increase in plants and animals

The downfall of the Zhou dynasty can be attributed to... A. A lack central authority' B. The formation of regional armies C. Attack from outsiders D. Both A and B

D. both A and B

Which of the following is NOT a commonly domesticated animal during Neolithic Age? A. Horse B. Cow C. Sheep D. Chicken

D. chicken

Whereas the Qin Dynasty stressed the rule of law, the Han dynasty stressed... A. Military control B. Punishment C. Agriculture D. Civil service

D. civil service

Athens was the birthplace of.... A. Mathematics B. Agriculture C. Religion D. Democracy

D. democracy

The defining aspect of the New Kingdom (1550--700 BCE) in Egyptian civilization was... A. The building of the pyramids B. Contact with the Nubians C. Development of a code of law D. Expansion

D. expansion

Classical India was largely focused on... A. Commerce B. Mathematics C. Textiles D. Religion

D. religion

Which of the following was NOT a religious development during the first age? A. The concept of god versus evil B. Polytheism C. Animism D. The beginnings of Christianity

D. the beginnings of Christianity

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the end of the ice age? A. An increase in plants B. An increase in animals C. The development of farming D. The proliferation of nomadic cultures

D. the proliferation of nomadic cultures

From the year 2000 B.C.E to the present, most notable contribution from the Bantu was... A. Their treatises on the art of war B. Their innovative farming techniques C. Their monotheistic religion D. Their language, which connects roughly 90 million people

D. their language, which connects roughly 90 million people

Nomadic cultures had completely disappeared by the time the Mesopotamian civilization was formed. True or False

False