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