units 1-2 review 8000 bce—600 ce. 1. the paleolithic age refers to a. the period at which...

Units 1-2 Review

8000 BCE—600 CE

1. The Paleolithic Age refers toA. the period at which agriculture

was developed.B. the period in which simple stone

tools were developed.C. the period before the full

development of the homo sapiens species.

D. the period before people learned how to communicate.

E. the latest of the two stone ages.

1. The Paleolithic Age refers toA. the period at which agriculture

was developed.B. the period in which simple stone

tools were developed.C. the period before the full

development of the homo sapiens species.

D. the period before people learned how to communicate.

E. the latest of the two stone ages.

2. A characteristic of the human species before the advent of civilization wasA. the ability to spread to various

geographic settings and climate zones.B. the ability to organize large political

units.C. the inability to communicate about

abstractions such as death.D. that all tasks were shared equally by

men and women.E. land ownership was equal.

2. A characteristic of the human species before the advent of civilization wasA. the ability to spread to various

geographic settings and climate zones.B. the ability to organize large political

units.C. the inability to communicate about

abstractions such as death.D. that all tasks were shared equally by

men and women.E. land ownership was equal.

3. The Neolithic revolution occurred first inA. Egypt.B. the Middle East.C. Central America.D. China.E. India.

4. A society is almost certainly a civilization ifA. it practices sedentary agriculture.B. it involves tool use.C. it has religious rituals.D. it has some political structure.E. it gathers food to survive.

5. The development of writingA. resulted from new technologies,

notably the invention of paper.B. helps explain why agriculture could

develop.C. helps explain why governments could

become more formal and bureaucratic.D. resulted from the needs of the various

river valley civilizations to communicate with one another.

E. was unusual in an agricultural society.

5. The development of writingA. resulted from new technologies,

notably the invention of paper.B. helps explain why agriculture could

develop.C. helps explain why governments could

become more formal and bureaucratic.D. resulted from the needs of the various

river valley civilizations to communicate with one another.

E. was unusual in an agricultural society.

6. Egypt differed from Mesopotamian civilization by stressingA. well-organized, durable empires.B. extensive trade.C. firm religious beliefs.D. greater social equality.E. more modest building projects.

7. Which river valley civilization was most completely destroyed by natural disasters such as climate change?A. HwangheB. IndusC. NileD. Tigris-EuphratesE. Mekong

8. Why did the original inhabitants of Australia not develop agriculture?A. Australian soil was too barren to grow

crops.B. The Australian climate was too severe.C. They were too isolated to learn of

developments elsewhere until recently.D. Australia never experienced an ice age.E. They were prevented from doing so by

the Neolithic revolution.

8. Why did the original inhabitants of Australia not develop agriculture?A. Australian soil was too barren to grow

crops.B. The Australian climate was too severe.C. They were too isolated to learn of

developments elsewhere until recently.D. Australia never experienced an ice age.E. They were prevented from doing so by

the Neolithic revolution.

9. A “dynasty” in Chinese history wasA. any emperor who lasted more than

two decades.B. a family that passed the imperial title

from generation to generation.C. powerful bureaucrats who ran the

state.D. big business families who

monopolized overseas trade.E. kings dominated by foreign interests.

9. A “dynasty” in Chinese history wasA. any emperor who lasted more than

two decades.B. a family that passed the imperial title

from generation to generation.C. powerful bureaucrats who ran the

state.D. big business families who

monopolized overseas trade.E. kings dominated by foreign interests.

10. The “Son of Heaven” concept was designed to promote all of the following EXCEPTA. loyalty to the emperor.B. centralization of power in the

state.C. priests’ control of the state.D. the remoteness of emperor from

subjects.E. an explanation of the decline of

dynasties.

10. The “Son of Heaven” concept was designed to promote all of the following EXCEPTA. loyalty to the emperor.B. centralization of power in the

state.C. priests’ control of the state.D. the remoteness of emperor from

subjects.E. an explanation of the decline of

dynasties.

11. The Qin dynasty differed from the Zhou in thatA. it lasted longer.B. it practiced Confucianism.C. it was more centralized.D. it was defeated by invading Huns.E. it eventually declined and fell.

12. Which of the following was a Confucian belief?A. Change should be encouraged and

modeled by the emperor.B. A good society has a hierarchy both in

family and state.C. Merchants must be valued for their

money-making skills.D. Governments must not interfere with

individual rights.E. People of all social classes and abilities

should be actively involved in government.

12. Which of the following was a Confucian belief?A. Change should be encouraged and

modeled by the emperor.B. A good society has a hierarchy both in

family and state.C. Merchants must be valued for their

money-making skills.D. Governments must not interfere with

individual rights.E. People of all social classes and abilities

should be actively involved in government.

13. Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPTA. the importance of political activity.B. scorn for greed.C. basic harmony of nature.D. importance of restraint in personal

life.E. the importance of tradition.

13. Daoists would agree with Confucianists on all of the following EXCEPTA. the importance of political activity.B. scorn for greed.C. basic harmony of nature.D. importance of restraint in personal

life.E. the importance of tradition.

14. Women in Han Chinese societyA. could rise to the level of the emperor

but only if they had no children.B. sometimes become quite powerful in

a household.C. tended to be poor and were

sometimes sold into slavery.D. tended to marry much younger men.E. would not have children until much

older.

14. Women in Han Chinese societyA. could rise to the level of the emperor

but only if they had no children.B. sometimes become quite powerful in

a household.C. tended to be poor and were

sometimes sold into slavery.D. tended to marry much younger men.E. would not have children until much

older.

15. A famous example of “cultural diffusion” in early Chinese history wasA. the spread of paper-making

technology from the Middle East.B. the use of the iron plow from Rome.C. the development of written Mandarin

Chinese characters.D. the introduction and spread of

Buddhism from India.E. the use of the chariot which was

brought in by the Mongols.

15. A famous example of “cultural diffusion” in early Chinese history wasA. the spread of paper-making

technology from the Middle East.B. the use of the iron plow from Rome.C. the development of written Mandarin

Chinese characters.D. the introduction and spread of

Buddhism from India.E. the use of the chariot which was

brought in by the Mongols.

16. Which of the following groups was considered “low standing” in official Chinese social hierarchy?A. StudentsB. MerchantsC. PeasantsD. ScholarsE. Soldiers

17. The Aryan conquerors brought to IndiaA. its first civilization.B. distinctive religious ideas.C. admiration for India’s earlier

inhabitants.D. new agricultural techniques.E. political democracy.

17. The Aryan conquerors brought to IndiaA. its first civilization.B. distinctive religious ideas.C. admiration for India’s earlier

inhabitants.D. new agricultural techniques.E. political democracy.

18. The Indian caste system served to an extent as a political institution byA. enforcing rules about social behavior.B. unifying the subcontinent under a

single government.C. creating widespread interest in

constitutional issues.D. promoting a belief in individual

rights.E. causing unrest and rebellion.

18. The Indian caste system served to an extent as a political institution byA. enforcing rules about social behavior.B. unifying the subcontinent under a

single government.C. creating widespread interest in

constitutional issues.D. promoting a belief in individual

rights.E. causing unrest and rebellion.

19. Hinduism urged thatA. withdrawal from the world was the

only path to holiness.B. Brahmins would automatically gain

nirvana after death.C. all living creatures participated in

the divine essence.D. worship of nature’s spirits and

images was blasphemous.E. monotheism was superior to

polytheism.

19. Hinduism urged thatA. withdrawal from the world was the

only path to holiness.B. Brahmins would automatically gain

nirvana after death.C. all living creatures participated in

the divine essence.D. worship of nature’s spirits and

images was blasphemous.E. monotheism was superior to

polytheism.

20. Buddhism differed from Hinduism by not believingA. in the caste system.B. in holy leaders.C. in nirvana.D. in the importance of moral

obligations.E. in spreading the faith.

20. Buddhism differed from Hinduism by not believingA. in the caste system.B. in holy leaders.C. in nirvana.D. in the importance of moral

obligations.E. in spreading the faith.

21. “Nirvana” meantA. full union with the divine essence.B. reincarnation in a higher caste

after a good life.C. the Hindu holy book.D. obedience to the rules of the caste

system.E. acquiring earthly wealth.

21. “Nirvana” meantA. full union with the divine essence.B. reincarnation in a higher caste

after a good life.C. the Hindu holy book.D. obedience to the rules of the caste

system.E. acquiring earthly wealth.

22. Nalanda became famous forA. being the first capital of the Gupta

Empire.B. its university that attracted

students from all over Asia.C. being the site where Buddha

became enlightened.D. site of battle between Alexander

the Great and the Guptas.E. being the birthplace of Ashoka and

his capital.

22. Nalanda became famous forA. being the first capital of the Gupta

Empire.B. its university that attracted

students from all over Asia.C. being the site where Buddha

became enlightened.D. site of battle between Alexander

the Great and the Guptas.E. being the birthplace of Ashoka and

his capital.

23. Compared to China, IndiaA. lacked regional diversity and was

more centralized.B. had greater contact with other

societies and civilizations.C. had a more flexible social structure

that gave a greater role for women.D. was more secular in outlook with a

focus on commercial values.E. had much more recent origins due

to the invasion of the Aryans.

23. Compared to China, IndiaA. lacked regional diversity and was

more centralized.B. had greater contact with other

societies and civilizations.C. had a more flexible social structure

that gave a greater role for women.D. was more secular in outlook with a

focus on commercial values.E. had much more recent origins due

to the invasion of the Aryans.

24. In the classical period, both China and IndiaA. showed considerable tolerance for

different religions.B. attempted to conquer the most

territory possible.C. developed a lasting tradition of

strong, centralized government.D. welcomed influences from other

cultures.E. created cultural traditions which

rapidly died off.

24. In the classical period, both China and IndiaA. showed considerable tolerance for

different religions.B. attempted to conquer the most

territory possible.C. developed a lasting tradition of

strong, centralized government.D. welcomed influences from other

cultures.E. created cultural traditions which

rapidly died off.

25. India’s trading network involved direct contact with all of the following EXCEPTA. southeast Asia.B. the Middle East.C. China.D. Russia.E. central Asia.

26. The two Mediterranean powers fighting in the Punic Wars wereA. Athens and Sparta.B. Egypt and the Persian Empire.C. Macedonia and Crete.D. Sicily and Ionia.E. Carthage and Rome.

27. Compared to modern American ideas about democracy, Athenian democracy was distinctive inA. urging that the state adopt policies to

benefit ordinary citizens.B. separating foreign residents from

citizens.C. naming experienced leaders as military

generals.D. urging that all citizens participate directly

in lawmaking and policymaking.E. electing representatives to govern the

city-state.

27. Compared to modern American ideas about democracy, Athenian democracy was distinctive inA. urging that the state adopt policies to

benefit ordinary citizens.B. separating foreign residents from

citizens.C. naming experienced leaders as military

generals.D. urging that all citizens participate directly

in lawmaking and policymaking.E. electing representatives to govern the

city-state.

28. Republican Romans and democratic Athenians would have agreed that all of the following were politically important EXCEPTA. proper worship of the gods.B. a strong military.C. division of powers within the state.D. splendid public buildings.E. an involved citizenry.

29. The Senate of republican Rome particularly representedA. the landed aristocracy.B. the emperors.C. the urban workers.D. the merchants and businessmen.E. the non-native Romans.

30. The Roman EmpireA. tolerated local political and

religious diversity.B. insisted that all inhabitants

become Roman citizens.C. prevented foreigners from trading

within the empire.D. set up a military draft to supply

the Roman legions.E. allowed no political participation

from its citizens.

30. The Roman EmpireA. tolerated local political and

religious diversity.B. insisted that all inhabitants

become Roman citizens.C. prevented foreigners from trading

within the empire.D. set up a military draft to supply

the Roman legions.E. allowed no political participation

from its citizens.

31. The Socratic method emphasized the importance ofA. faith in authority.B. laboratory experiment.C. questioning.D. harmony.E. respect for elders.

32. The Greek and Hellenistic approach in scienceA. stressed the importance of

practical applications.B. used mathematics to try and

explain nature’s patterns.C. heavily influenced China’s

scientific approach.D. emphasized the mysterious forces

of nature.E. was purely theoretical.

32. The Greek and Hellenistic approach in scienceA. stressed the importance of

practical applications.B. used mathematics to try and

explain nature’s patterns.C. heavily influenced China’s

scientific approach.D. emphasized the mysterious forces

of nature.E. was purely theoretical.

33. Greek and Roman agricultureA. exported grain to Asia.B. concentrated on vegetables and

dairy products.C. employed only a minority of the

population.D. tended to develop large,

commercial estates.E. ignored grape and olive

cultivation.

33. Greek and Roman agricultureA. exported grain to Asia.B. concentrated on vegetables and

dairy products.C. employed only a minority of the

population.D. tended to develop large,

commercial estates.E. ignored grape and olive

cultivation.

34. Roman slaves were used for all of the following EXCEPTA. work in the mines.B. agricultural labor.C. household care and tutoring.D. military service.E. entertainment.

35. Hellenistic society was known for its advances inA. medicine and geometry.B. Latin literature.C. democracy.D. religious thought.E. warfare.

36. Nomadic invaders often had military advantages over the armies of empires becauseA. they had larger forces with more

soldiers.B. they developed better supply lines.C. they believed they were fighting

inferior cultures.D. they were more skilled as

horsemen.E. they had smaller distances to cover.

36. Nomadic invaders often had military advantages over the armies of empires becauseA. they had larger forces with more

soldiers.B. they developed better supply lines.C. they believed they were fighting

inferior cultures.D. they were more skilled as

horsemen.E. they had smaller distances to cover.

37. By 600 C. E., an early civilization was beginning to take shape inA. Central America.B. Brazil.C. the west coast of North America.D. Russia.E. the West Indies.

38. Japan developed a religion calledA. ZoroastrianismB. Eastern OrthodoxC. JainismD. ShintoismE. Buddhism

39. The end of the Gupta Empire differed from the decline of Rome in that it did not involveA. a change in political institutions.B. outside invasions such as the Huns

and others.C. the introduction of a new religion

for the majority.D. the weakening of central

government.E. big cultural changes.

39. The end of the Gupta Empire differed from the decline of Rome in that it did not involveA. a change in political institutions.B. outside invasions such as the Huns

and others.C. the introduction of a new religion

for the majority.D. the weakening of central

government.E. big cultural changes.

40. One important early symptom of Rome’s decline wasA. the drop in population due to a

series of plagues.B. the use of slave labor.C. the replacement of republic by

empire.D. the weakness of the eastern

portion of the empire compared to the west.

E. acceptance of Christianity.

40. One important early symptom of Rome’s decline wasA. the drop in population due to a

series of plagues.B. the use of slave labor.C. the replacement of republic by

empire.D. the weakness of the eastern

portion of the empire compared to the west.

E. acceptance of Christianity.

41. The ‘lessons’ of late Han China and the late Roman Empire are that the decline of a civilization, whether temporary or permanent,A. is not simply the result of attack by outside

invaders.B. follows inevitably from centralized,

unrepresentative government.C. results from undue dependence on slavery.D. results from social rebellion in which the

poor attack the rich and tear down their institutions.

E. results from a lack of religious conviction.

41. The ‘lessons’ of late Han China and the late Roman Empire are that the decline of a civilization, whether temporary or permanent,A. is not simply the result of attack by outside

invaders.B. follows inevitably from centralized,

unrepresentative government.C. results from undue dependence on slavery.D. results from social rebellion in which the

poor attack the rich and tear down their institutions.

E. results from a lack of religious conviction.

42. After 200 C. E., an increasing number of people in Asia, Europe, and North Africa began to adapt faiths characterized byA. polytheism.B. monotheism.C. animism.D. secularism.E. ancestor worship.

43. Despite major differences, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism all show interest inA. strong priesthood.B. clearly organized church

structures.C. absolute hostility to the worship of

religious images and spirits of nature.

D. life after death.E. polytheism.

43. Despite major differences, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism all show interest inA. strong priesthood.B. clearly organized church

structures.C. absolute hostility to the worship of

religious images and spirits of nature.

D. life after death.E. polytheism.

44. Monasticism first developed in Italy under the leadership ofA. Dominic.B. Peter.C. Benedict.D. Francis.E. Justinian.

45. By 600, looking at the entire world, a good definition of ‘barbarian’ would beA. someone who fights better than a

peasant-soldier.B. someone who is not Christian.C. someone who is not part of a

civilization.D. someone who is illiterate.E. someone who is a knight.

45. By 600, looking at the entire world, a good definition of ‘barbarian’ would beA. someone who fights better than a

peasant-soldier.B. someone who is not Christian.C. someone who is not part of a

civilization.D. someone who is illiterate.E. someone who is a knight.

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