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Review 1Paleolithic/Neolithic
Early River CivilizationsClassical Civs
Practice Questions come from all the exams from January 2010 – January 2016Students should choose four or five earlier regents to review the questions related to this
period
What is my job
• Economist – studies scarcity of goods and natural resources and how people obtains their wants/needs (ex – traditional, manorialism, mercantalism, capitalism/market)
• Archaeologist – studies the artifacts of ancient civilizations
• Anthropologist – studies how man interrelates with each other and/or develops (physical, cultural, social)
• Geographers– studies how man has populated the earth and adapted it for his needs
January 2016
Which social scientists focus their studies onscarcity, resources, and profit motives?(1) archaeologists (3) economists(2) historians (4) sociologists
January 2016
A geographer attempts to understand andinterpret patterns and processes primarily by(1) examining political theories(2) authenticating oral histories(3) studying supply and demand models(4) analyzing spatial data at different scales
June 2011
1. An economist who focused on ancient societieswould most likely study the(1) development of trade(2) evolution of family patterns(3) effect of fire on the lives of the people(4) role of religion in river valley civilizations
August 2010
2. An economist is a social scientist who focuses onthe study of the(1) development of spiritual practices(2) establishment of legal systems(3) creation and implementation of social classsystems(4) production and exchange of goods andservices
Jan 2015Historians follow rules to help them analyze primary sources. Some of the rules they use are:• Every piece of evidence and every source must be read or viewed skeptically and critically.• Each piece of evidence and source must be cross-checked and compared with related sources and pieces of evidence.
—Library of CongressThese rules are designed to help historians determine the(1) reliability of document information(2) popularity of a publication(3) differences in belief systems(4) laws of a civilization
June 2015
June 2015
• Which academic discipline focuses study on the roles and functions of government?
• (1) political science (3) geography• (2) anthropology (4) economics
August 2015
Throughout history, a basic purpose of government has been to provide(1) equal rights for all people(2) laws to maintain order(3) representation for all social classes(4) separate political and religious systems
August 2010
• Analyzing the design of a Shang bronze pot• Deciphering the writing on the Rosetta Stone• Examining the fabric of a Japanese kimono
3. These actions are most often performed by(1) a political scientist (3) a sociologist(2) a geographer (4) an archaeologist
June 2011
4. Knowing the latitude of a location would be most helpful in determining(1) language (3) population(2) temperature (4) time
June 2014People do not often create records for the benefitof historians. They produce them for otherreasons.…— Chris Hinton, 1998Based on this statement, historical sources oftencontain(1) evidence that can be biased (2) facts that are completely balanced andreliable(3) accounts that represent all points of view(4) summaries that detail research about thedistant past
June 2014
Which concept is essential to the study ofeconomic systems?(1) self-determination (3) citizenship(2) factors of production (4) human rights
June 2011…The girl and two other children were left on amountaintop to succumb [fall victim] to the coldas offerings to the gods, according to thearchaeologists who found the mummifiedremains in Argentina in 1999….— “Frozen Inca Mummy Goes On Display,” National Geographic News,September 11, 2007
5. This passage best illustrates the role of archaeologists in(1) interpreting evidence(2) challenging customs(3) classifying artifacts(4) planning expeditions
June 2010
6. Which document is considered a primary source?(1) encyclopedia article(2) modern textbook(3) biography(4) personal correspondence
January 2010
7. Which example best represents a primary source?(1) a 20th-century novel about events leading upto the French Revolution(2) film footage taken during the liberation ofNazi concentration camps(3) an interview with an expert on the fall of theRoman Empire(4) a lecture on the impact of the African slavetrade on South America
Paleolithic• Nomads (hunter-gatherers) followed herds (migrate)• Began in Africa – East African Rift Valley• Mary Leakey (anthropologist) discovered some of early
hominid (human-like primate) remains • Migrated to Americas across Bering Strait
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June 2012
8. Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the(1) migration of nomads across the Bering Strait(2) exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans(3) movement of tribes during the Bantumigration(4) journey of traders along the Silk Roads
Jan 2015
• Which type of economic system relies primarily on hunting, gathering, herding, and farming to maintain self-sufficiency?
• (1) traditional (3) capitalism• (2) command (4) mixed
Neolithic• 10,000 – due to glacial retreat and
wooly mammoth dying out.• Domestication of plants and animals• Permanent settlements (urbanization)
along rivers for fertile soil• Increased populations• New technology – irrigation, pottery,
stone farm tools, writing• New social hierarchy – priest-kings
(theocracies)• Polytheistic religions• Traditional economy (bartering)
August 2011
9. What is a major feature of a traditional economy?(1) nationalizing foreign-owned businesses(2) determining prices using a free market(3) establishing quotas based on five-year plans(4) bartering for goods and services
August 2010
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June 2012
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June 2010
12. Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?(1) complex civilizations(2) surplus of food(3) division of labor(4) domestication of plants and animals
June 201113. Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?
(1) Early peoples made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations.(2) The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changesfor nomadic peoples.(3) New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution.(4) Agricultural developments resulted in theestablishment of permanent settlements.
August 2015
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turningpoint in global history because it led to
(1) increasing migrations of people in search offood(2) increasing use of animal skins for clothing(3) a belief in a spiritual world(4) the development of civilization
January 2012
14. The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point inhistory because(1) factories began to use assembly-line techniques(2) new inventions led to overseas exploration(3) alternatives to hunting and gathering developed(4) the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural production
January 2016
Which factor most influenced the construction ofsemipermanent settlements during the Neolithicperiod?(1) production of surplus food(2) drawings on cave walls(3) ability to harness fire(4) introduction of fishing nets
June 2015
• During the Neolithic Revolution, production of a food surplus led directly to
• (1) a nomadic lifestyle• (2) a reliance on stone weaponry• (3) an increase in population• (4) a dependence on hunting and gathering
August 2014
Which description best fits the NeolithicRevolution?(1) moving from urban centers to rural centers(2) using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticidesto increase production(3) replacing human laborers with machines(4) shifting from hunting and gathering tofarming as a way of life
January 2011
15. In which economic system used by earlycivilizations are decisions about the distributionof goods based primarily on customs, beliefs, and habits?
(1) mixed (3) traditional(2) free-market (4) command
August 2014
Which practice is closely associated with mostancient river valley civilizations?(1) recording events in cave paintings(2) using irrigation systems(3) developing democratic traditions(4) spreading monotheistic religious customs
January 2011
16. The Neolithic Revolution is often considered aturning point in history because(1) city dwellers learned to control fire(2) societies became more nomadic(3) nuclear families evolved into extended families(4) permanent settlements developed in river valleys
January 2011
17. The best definition of subsistence agriculture is(1) supplying crops for overseas exports(2) bartering crops for manufactured goods(3) storing surplus food in case of famine(4) producing just enough food for a family’s use
January 2010Throughout history, many changes have occurred in the way food is produced.
Some of the major changes occurred during the Neolithic Revolution, Agrarian (Agricultural) Revolution, and the Green Revolution. These changes in food production had political, social, and economic effects on societies and regions.
Task:Select two food production revolutions mentioned in the historical context and for each• Describe the change in food production during that revolution• Discuss political, social, and/or economic effects the change in foodproduction had on society or a region
January 2010
18. The Indus and Huang He (Yellow) rivers are both closely associated with(1) border disputes(2) sacred biblical sites(3) cradles of early civilization(4) oil discoveries
August 2013
19. One way in which the ancient Sumerians,Egyptians, and Mayas are similar is that thesecivilizations developed
(1) irrigation systems(2) iron weapons(3) wheeled vehicles(4) block printing systems
August 2012
20. Which geographic feature did the earliestcivilizations in Egypt, India, and China have incommon?
(1) mountains that provided protection frominvasion(2) rivers that increased the fertility of the landby flooding(3) vast forests that supplied lumber for building(4) tropical climates that included monsoons
Mesopotamia - Sumerians
• Competitive city-states• Ziggurats (temples)• Cuneiform writing – Epic of Gilgamesh• Irrigation (rivers flood erratically)• Math based on 60• Queen Puabi had human sacrifices• Destroyed easily by Akkadians – no natural barriers
January 2011
21. Why is Southwest Asia considered a crossroads?(1) Large deposits of oil are available.(2) A number of trade routes intersect.(3) A single culture is dominant.(4) Rivers serve as highways.
August 2014
• Geopolitics play an important role in the Middle East today because of its
• (1) fertile soil and favorable climate for cash crops
• (2) navigable rivers and diamond mines• (3) effective natural barriers and high altitude• (4) strategic location and oil resources
January 2011
22. Which name identifies the region locatedbetween the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
(1) Cape of Good Hope (3) Mesopotamia(2) Sinai Peninsula (4) Horn of Africa
June 2015
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics in the sameway as the Sumerians used
(1) ideographs (3) cuneiform(2) Calligraphy (4) letters
August 2011
23. The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River, the Zagros Mountains, and the Syrian Desert?(1) Chinese (3) Egyptian(2) Maya (4) Mesopotamian
Aug 2012
24. The ancient Sumerians modified theirenvironment to increase food production by(1) building terraces(2) removing rain forests(3) digging irrigation canals(4) developing chinampas
Jan 2013
25.Which river system is found in Mesopotamia?
(1) Nile River(2) Yellow River(3) Tigris and Euphrates rivers(4) Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers
August 2010
26. One way in which The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, and The Mah¯abh¯arata are similar is that they are
(1) sets of written legal principles that spell out the rights of citizens(2) stories that are tied to monotheistic religious beliefs (3) paintings that depict heroes and cultural values(4) works of literature that give historians information about early civilizations
June 2011Theme: TechnologyThroughout history, societies have developed significant technologicalinnovations. These technological innovations have had both positive and negativeeffects on a society or on humankind.
Task:Select two technological innovations and for each• Discuss why the technological innovation was important during a specific timeperiod• Discuss the positive and/or negative effects this technological innovation hadon a society or on humankind
You may use any technological innovation from your study of global history. Somesuggestions you might wish to consider include irrigation systems, stirrup, astrolabe, printingpress, f
Hammurabi’s Law Code
• “Eye for Eye” – retributive punishment.
• Based on social classes• Provides an ethical code of
behavior that can be consistently applied
• Handed down from heaven – can not change “carved in stone”
• “If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand” - strict
January 2010
27. The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalismboth rely on the idea that
(1) governments must provide their people withrights(2) harsh laws are needed to control society(3) all subjects are equal under the law(4) religion and government must be broughtcloser together
June 2013
28. One way in which Hammurabi and Justinian are similar is that they successfully(1) established public education systems(2) codified the laws of their empire(3) instituted democratic governments(4) separated church and state
June 2011
29. The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of
(1) written laws(2) religious rules of conduct(3) economic sanctions(4) early constitutions
August 2011• If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand.• If a seignior has destroyed the eye of a member of the aristocracy, they shall destroy his eye.• If he has broken another seignior’s bone, theyshall break his bone.
30. Which document contains these statements?(1) Ten Commandments(2) Code of Hammurabi(3) Edicts of Asoka(4) Twelve Tables
June 2012
31. The Code of Hammurabi of Babylon and theJustinian Code of the Byzantine Empire servedfunctions similar to the
(1) Ziggurats of the Sumerians(2) Buddhist stupas(3) Maya hieroglyphics(4) Twelve Tables of the Romans
January 2012
32. Which pair of leaders are associated with the region shown in dark gray on this map?(1) Zheng He and Deng Xiaoping(2) Miguel Hidalgo and Augusto Pinochet(3) Hammurabi and Saddam Hussein(4) Catherine the Great and Vladimir Putin
Egyptians - Nile• Ruled by Pharaoh in dynasties – Old
Kingdom (Giza pyramids), New Kingdoms (Valley of the Kings)
• Afterlife is important (mummification, Book of Dead, Osiris)
• Hieroglyphics (Rosetta Stone translates)• Some pharaohs to know: Khufu (Great
Pyramid), Hatshepsut (woman w/beard), Akhenaten (monotheistic), Tut (unrobbed), Ramses (fought the Sea People)
January 2011
33. One similarity between the Nile River valley and savanna lands in Africa is that they both
(1) served as major barriers to the movement of people and goods(2) provided necessary resources for settlement(3) are located on the western side of the continent(4) had little effect on the lives of the people wholived in these regions
August 2015
• The primary reason ancient peoples of the Nile River valley built levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to
• (1) purify sacred waters• (2) create a shorter route to distant cities• (3) defend against invaders• (4) increase agricultural production
June 2014Base your answer to question 46 on the passagebelow and on your knowledge of social studies.…The deposits of fine sediment left by naturalfloods sustain the fertility of floodplain soils. The5,000-year history of agriculture in the Nile Valleyand delta of Egypt depended on the annual NileRiver flood that left a veneer of new silt over thevalley floor each year. Modern dams on the Nile— particularly the Aswan High Dam, which canstore the entire annual flood — have destroyedthe natural system of fertilization, necessitatinghuge imports of artificial fertilizers.…— Oberlander and Muller, Essentials of Physical GeographyToday, Second Edition, Random House, 1987
46 Based on this passage, a valid conclusion wouldbe that(1) natural fertilizers are less effective thanartificial fertilizers(2) technological advances sometimes createunforeseen problems(3) yearly flooding is harmful to Egyptianagriculture(4) farmers in the Nile Valley operate at asubsistence level
January 2014Historical Context:Throughout history, people have changed their environments to meet their needs. These changes have had both positive and negative effects on people, societies, and regions. Examples include the development of irrigation in ancient Egypt, the construction of chinampas by the Aztecs, and the mining of coal in Great Britainduring the Industrial Revolution.
Select two changes people have made to their environment mentioned in thehistorical context and for each• Explain why this change to their environment was needed• Discuss how this change affected people, a society, and/or a region
June 2012Theme: Human and Physical GeographyThroughout history, geographic features have influenced the development ofcivilizations and regions. Geographic features have both promoted and limited interactions with other civilizations and regions.
Task:Select two different geographic features and for each• Discuss how this geographic feature influenced the development of a specific civilization or region• Discuss how this geographic feature promoted and/or limited the interaction of this civilization or region with another civilization or region
You may use any geographic feature from your study of global history and geography.Some suggestions you might wish to consider include Nile River, Atlantic Ocean, Himalayas, Sahara Desert, Great Northern Plain, location of Japan, Mediterranean Sea, Russian steppes, Brazilian rain forest, and Indian Ocean monsoons.
Indus River
• Mohenjo-Dara and Harappa have urban planning
• Socialism/communal living with Great Bath and public granary
• Supposedly defeated by Aryans
Geography of India -• Monsoon rains• Indus & Ganges River• Deccan Plateau
June 2015
Discovery of streets arranged in a grid-likepattern and a system of pipes for moving water inHarappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest that theseancient river valley cities in South Asia had
(1) organized governments(2) subsistence-based economies(3) polytheistic beliefs(4) rigid social classes
June 2013
34. Which statement about the early Indus Rivervalley civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
(1) Farmers grew a surplus of barley, wheat, and dates.(2) The Indus people developed a system of writing.(3) Planned cities indicated a use of technology.(4) The Indus city-states were the most developed of the time period.
January 2012
35. The Thar Desert, Ganges River, and DeccanPlateau are all geographic features of
(1) Japan (3) India(2) China (4) Indonesia
August 2010
36. The term monsoons can be defined as(1) seasonal winds(2) sand deposits(3) ocean currents(4) mountain avalanches
Classical India• Hinduism – caste system
(karma, dharma, reincarnation), polytheistic
• Mauryan Empire – Hindu until Asoka converts to Buddhism (establishes rest stops, laws, period of peace)
June 2010
37. In the traditional Hindu caste system and in the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America, the status of a person was usually determined by(1) education (3) birth(2) wealth (4) power
August 2012
38. Believers of Hinduism are expected to
(1) fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation(2) complete a pilgrimage to Mecca(3) obey the Ten Commandments(4) follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment
January 201239. Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?(1) nonalignment (3) colonization(2) urbanization (4) cultural diffusion
August 2011
40. Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?(1) Buddhism (3) Judaism(2) Hinduism (4) Christianity
August 2015
• In the practice of religion, the Ten Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is to
• (1) Buddhism (3) Islam• (2) Daoism (4) Shinto
Jan 2015
One way in which apartheid in South Africa andthe caste system in India are similar is that bothsystems(1) allowed for educational opportunities(2) determined roles based on gender(3) revolved around central religious beliefs(4) enforced different sets of rules for distinctgroups of people
January 2016
One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka andAkbar the Great are similar is that they are bothbest known for promoting(1) religious toleration(2) enslavement of prisoners(3) special taxes for Hindus(4) the spread of Buddhism
Jan 2015• Mauryan Emperor Asoka incorporates Buddhist ideas into his laws.• Constantine legalizes Christianity throughout his empire.• Prince Vladimir forces Russians to become Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?(1) Religions have had little impact on the development of empires.(2) Many political leaders discouraged religious toleration.(3) Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems.(4) Christianity has been a dominant force in Europe and India.
Classical India (cont)
• Gupta – “Golden Age”– Restores Hinduism– Math and science
achievements (pi, zero, decimals, Arabic numbers)
– Promoted art and literature (Ajanta Caves)
Jan 2015
In India, for which achievement is the GuptaGolden Age best known?(1) adoption of the printing press(2) invention of the iron foot stirrup(3) use of gunpowder(4) development of the concept of zero
June 201341. Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into what is modern-day China?• (1) Thar Desert (3) Himalaya Mountains• (2) Deccan Plateau (4) Bay of Bengal
June 2015
• The use of the decimal system, advancements in medicine, and construction of Hindu temples are most closely associated with the golden age of the
• (1) Abbassid dynasty (3) Gupta Empire• (2) Han dynasty (4) Roman Empire
Jan 2013
41. Which body of water is located betweenSouthwest Asia and Southeast Asia?
(1) Pacific Ocean (3) Indian Ocean(2) Caribbean Sea (4) Black Sea
Jan 2013
Creation of colorful murals in the Ajanta caves•Development of decimal system and concept
of zeroTrade with Persia and east African cities42. These accomplishments occurred during the(1) Han dynasty (3) Tang dynasty(2) Gupta Empire (4) Maurya Empire
June 2014
The Golden Age of India’s Gupta Empire isknown for its(1) development of gunpowder (2) sea trade routes to Europe(3) acceptance of Christianity as an official religion(4) advancements in mathematics and medicine
August 2012
43. Which civilization best completes the title of this outline?(1) Ghana (3) Song(2) Khmer (4) Gupta
June 2011
44. The concept of zero, the expansion of the caste system, and the creation of the decimal system are most closely associated with the
(1) Inca Empire (3) Song dynasty(2) Tokugawa shogunate (4) Gupta Empire
June 2012
45. One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both(1) allowed universal suffrage(2) developed matriarchal societies(3) promoted art and literature(4) established plantation agriculture
August 2011
46.Which geographic factor affected the development of the Gupta Empire?
(1) volcanoes (3) monsoons(2) permafrost (4) island location
August 201
• Preserved Hindu traditions• Produced fine poems and drama• Made advances in mathematics, science, andMedicine
47. These achievements refer to contributions of the(1) Gupta Empire (3) Greek city-states(2) Persian Empire (4) Tang dynasty
China
• Geography – barriers: Himalayas, Tien Shan, Gobi, Pacific Ocean. Rivers: Yangtze, Yellow (Huang-He, River of Sorrow), terracing along Yellow, monsoon. Modifications: Great Wall, Grand Canal, Silk Road, Terrace Farming.
• Early River – Yellow Rv – protection.
August 2015
The Europeans referred to China as the Far East. The Chinese referred to China as the Middle Kingdom. What do these terms illustrate?
(1) The names of places refer to significant physical features.(2) Most people do not understand geography.(3) The point of view of people influences geographic labels.(4) Place names sometimes commemorate important events.
Classical China• Ethnocentric - belief your culture is superior (because of
geographic isolation)• Mandate of Heaven • Oracle Bones – ancestors important• Confucianism (5 Relationships, filial piety, Analects), Legalism,
and Daoism emerge in 500s• Shi Huangdi (Qin) – centralized government, legalism,
uniformity of writing, Great Wall, terracotta warriors
August 2011
50. Which geographic feature has helped isolate China?
(1) Andes Mountains(2) Kalahari Desert(3) Himalaya Mountains(4) Great Rift Valley
June 2014
• Which major geographic feature has hindered• cultural diffusion between India and China?• (1) Himalaya Mountains (3) Gobi Desert• (2) Deccan Plateau (4) Great Rift Valley
August 2010
51. Which geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China and was used as aninvasion route by the Aryans into ancient India?(1) deserts (3) mountains(2) rivers (4) plateaus
January 2016
• Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
• (1) Africa (3) Europe• (2) Asia (4) South America
June 2014
Historically, the Huang He has also been knownas the “River of Sorrows” because(1) frozen ports have made trade difficult(2) cataracts have made transportation impossible(3) floods have destroyed crops and villages(4) burials have taken place at the sacred waters
August 2010
52. Which statement about China is a fact rather thanan opinion?
(1) Flooding was the worst disaster to affect ancient Chinese civilizations.(2) The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China.(3) Early Chinese civilizations were the most important civilizations in the world.(4) Dynastic governments were highly effective in China.
January 2010
53. The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalismboth rely on the idea that
(1) governments must provide their people withrights(2) harsh laws are needed to control society(3) all subjects are equal under the law(4) religion and government must be broughtcloser together
August 2011
54. The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are most closely associated with the(1) Maurya Empire (3) Persian Empire(2) Qin dynasty (4) Hellenistic culture
August 2015
Mandate of Heaven, production of silk, andreverence for ancestors are all characteristicsassociated with civilizations in(1) India (3) Greece(2) China (4) West Africa
June 2011
55. Which Chinese philosophy best completes this graphic organizer?• (1) Maoism (3) legalism• (2) Daoism (4) Confucianism
Jan 2015
Which individual developed an Asian philosophyassociated with the five relationships, filial piety,and the Analects?(1) Laozi (Lao Tzu)(2) Confucius(3) Han Wudi(4) Siddhartha Gautama
January 2011
56. Filial piety and the five relationships are most often associated with
(1) Hinduism (3) animism(2) Daoism (4) Confucianism
January 2013
57. Oracle bones, Daoism, and the Mandate ofHeaven are all associated with early civilizations in(1) Egypt (3) India(2) Russia (4) China
January 2012
58. These photographs indicate the people of China and the people of ancient Peru modified their environment to(1) create effective trade routes(2) increase the amount of land available for agriculture(3) move large quantities of water into cities(4) provide an effective defense
August 2011
59. Use of terracing is an example of a society’sreaction to(1) religious beliefs(2) social stratification(3) geographic conditions(4) political situations
June 2012
60. What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?(1) emphasis on harmony with nature(2) monotheistic belief systems(3) belief in the idea of nirvana(4) reliance on the teachings of the Vedas
June 2013
61. The Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wallwere both intended to(1) halt the spread of communism(2) isolate unpopular governments(3) limit the movement of peoples(4) keep people from smuggling illegal goods
June 2012Historical Context:Throughout history, autocratic leaders have exercised authority over their countries and the lives of their people. The actions of autocratic leaders have both helped and hurt their countries and their peoples. Examples of such leaders include Emperor Shi Huangdi, Czar Peter the Great, and King Louis XIV.
Select two leaders mentioned in the historical context and for each• Describe actions taken by the leader that show this individual was an autocrat• Discuss the extent to which this leader’s use of autocratic power helped and/or hurt his country or his people
Classical China - continued• Han (200 BC – 200 AD)
– Silk Road established (golden age of trade)– Paper and Silk– Emperor Wudi has bureaucracy with civil service test on
Confucianism– Collapse due to invasion, Buddhism entering, peasant
revolt
January 2014
61. Which belief system was the basis for the civil service exams given during the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties?(1) legalism (3) Buddhism (2) Daoism (4) Confucianism
January 2012
62. Which philosophy is most closely associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?(1) legalism (3) Daoism(2) Buddhism (4) Confucianism
August 2013
63. Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in(1) elimination of all traditional beliefs(2) a movement toward decolonization(3) the Columbian exchange(4) cultural diffusion between different societies
Southwest Asian Empires• Assyrian – capital at Nineveh, forced Jews to relocate
“Babylonian Captivity” – located in earlier “Fertile Crescent”
• Persians – 4 capitals, road system, satraps to govern provinces, pony express
June 2014
• Based on the information provided by this map, where did Abraham’s journey originate?
• (1) Sahara Desert (3) Mesopotamia• (2) Nile River valley (4) Mediterranean Sea
June 2012
64. Based on the information shown on this map, in which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?(1) southwest Asia (2) western Africa (3) South America (4) western Europe
65. The Middle Kingdom of Assyria was located in an area also known as the(1) subcontinent (2) Holy Land (3) Fertile Crescent (4) rooftop of the world
Geography of Greece
• Lots of natural harbors – good for trade and creating oversea colonies
• Lots of mountains – divides Greece into independent city-states
• Lacked good farmland and rivers
January 2011
66. Which geographic feature most directlyinfluenced the development of Greek city-states?(1) deserts (3) vast plains(2) mountainous terrain (4) monsoons
Classical Greece
• Polis (city-states)– Athens (democracy, reformers like Cleisthenes w/ostracism
and Pericles) known for philosophers like Socrates and promoted art and temples like Parthenon on Acropolis
– Sparta (military state – oligarchy with helot slaves)• Major Wars (Persian War – Battles of Marathon and
Salamis w/triremes and Peloponnesian War – plague interrupts)
• Culture – Olympic games, Zeus et al., doric/corinthian/ionian columns, theaters – drama like Sophocles
Jan 2014
67. What was one of the most importantcontributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?(1) development of direct democracy(2) diffusion of a monotheistic belief system(3) promotion of the equality of all humans(4) creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
August 2014
One way in which filial piety in Confucian Chinaand citizenship in ancient Athens are similar isthat both(1) emphasized duties and responsibilities insociety(2) encouraged the development of advancedtechnology(3) promoted respect for the physicalenvironment(4) required that legalist principles be followed
August 2013
68. Which geographic factor contributed to theformation of independent city-states in ancientGreece?(1) tropical rainforests(2) fertile farmland(3) navigable rivers(4) mountainous topography
August 2013…We give our obedience to those whom we putin positions of authority, and we obey the lawsthemselves, especially those which are for theprotection of the oppressed, and those unwrittenlaws which it is an acknowledged shame to break.…— Pericles, quoted in History of the Peloponnesian War
69. In this quotation, Pericles is praising Athenian(1) civic values(2) artistic creativity(3) military strengths(4) commercial success
Jan 2012
70. Which statement about ancient Greece is anopinion rather than a fact?
(1) Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greekpolitical unity.(2) The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.(3) Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only.(4) Greek architecture was superior to Persianarchitecture.
Jan 2015
• The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the
• (1) diverse ethnic groups in the region• (2) large number of different languages• (3) rugged mountainous terrain• (4) practice of oligarchy
June 2015
Which geographic feature served as a barrier topolitical unity and encouraged the rise ofindependent city-states in ancient Greece?
(1) broad plains (3) navigable rivers(2) mountain ranges (4) numerous ports
January 2012Theme: Change—IndividualsThroughout history, various circumstances have led individuals to develop ormodify ideas. These ideas have often affected societies.
Task:Select two individuals from your study of global history and for each• Describe the historical circumstances that led this individual to develop ormodify an idea• Explain an action taken by this individual as a result of this idea• Discuss how this individual’s idea affected a society
You may use any individual from your study of global history and geography. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include Pericles, Martin Luther, Queen Elizabeth I,
August 2013Theme: Conflict—Armed Conflict
Task: Select two armed conflicts and for each• Describe the historical circumstances leading to this armed conflict• Discuss the ways in which this armed conflict affected a specific group of people, a country, and/or a region
You may use any examples of armed conflict from your study of global history and geography. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the Peloponnessian War
Hellenistic Greece• Alexander the Great created by taking over Greece and Persia• Cultural diffusion with many scientific /mathematical
achievements – Hippocratic Oath, Pythagorean Theorem• Realism replaces heroic idealism• Did not have a successor so civil war
June 2010
71. One way in which the actions of Alexander the Great, Saladin, and Shaka Zulu are similar is that each implemented(1) military strategies to defeat opponents(2) constitutions to define political powers(3) policies to increase religious persecution(4) legal changes to protect human rights
Jan 2015
Which term is most closely associated withHellenism under Alexander the Great?(1) cultural diffusion (3) theocracy(2) pacifism (4) natural rights
Classical Romans• Republic – Senate
(patricians led by 2 consuls) and tribunes (plebeians), Julius Caesar (1st triumvirate then dictator for life), slave revolt (gladiator – Spartacus)
• Law of 12 Tables – “innocent until proven guilty”
• Augustus – 1st Emperor “Pax Romana” – golden age, expanded by legion (built aqueducts, roads, forts, walls), Coliseum and Pantheon, Vergil poetry, Pompeii & Herculaneum
January 2016
• Which geographic feature was central in helping the Romans unify their empire?
• (1) Alps (3) Mediterranean Sea• (2) Tiber River (4) Great Rift Valley
January 2010
72. A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located(1) on peninsulas(2) on archipelagos(3) between two oceans(4) south of the equator
August 2013
73. At the height of its power, which ancientcivilization controlled the entire coastal regionsurrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
(1) Phoenician (3) Roman(2) Persian (4) Carthaginian
June 2010
• Romans destroy the temple in Jerusalem.• British officials partition India.• Hutus and Tutsis fight in Rwandan civil war.
74. One way in which these events are similar is thateach resulted in the(1) establishment of uniform legal codes(2) emigration of people from their homelands(3) intervention of coalition military forces(4) acceptance of new political boundaries
Collapse of Romans• Trajan expands too far (Hadrian builds walls)• Diocletian divides creates tetrarchy• Constantine reunites – uses Christianity to do so (Edict of
Milan)• Latifundia (large farms) uses too much slave labor – poor
independent farmers out of work
Collapse of Romans (cont)• Hire German mercenaries• Debasement of Coins• Political upheavals – legions loyal to military leader
not emperor, Commodus thought he was Hercules• Invasions by Huns, Visigoths, Vandals, etc.
June 2013
75. What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?(1) outbreak of war between religious groups(2) inability to force back foreign invaders(3) efforts of the middle class to gain power (4) lack of a common currency
August 2012
76. Which factor contributed to the fall of the Handynasty, the fall of the Roman Empire, and thefall of the Abbasid Empire?
(1) invasions by nomadic peoples from Central Asia(2) demands for religious freedom by Christians(3) long periods of drought that led to isolation(4) dependence on slaves to produce manufactured goods
August 2014
What was an important strategy used by both theRomans and the Incas to unify their empires?(1) building a large network of roads and bridges(2) using powerful navies to protect sea traderoutes(3) supporting free-market economies byminting silver coins(4) granting citizenship and voting rights toconquered peoples
June 2014
Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empirewere known for(1) developing decentralized political structures(2) having governments dominated by amerchant class(3) using examinations to select officials(4) having long periods of stable government
January 2013Theme: Change—Collapse of Government
The sudden death of a ruler, a defeat in war, or a successful revolution has often led to the collapse of a government. Political, social, and economic changes have occurred as a result of the collapse of a government.
Task:Select two situations where the collapse of a government has led to significant changes in a country or region and for each• Describe the historical circumstances that led to the collapse of a government• Discuss the political, social, and/or economic changes that occurred as a result of the collapse
You may use any situation from your study of global history and geography in which the collapse of a government led to significant changes in a country or region. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include collapse of the Roman Empire, collapse of Louis XVI’s government,
August 2012Theme: TechnologyThroughout history, existing technology has been modified or replaced by newtechnological innovations. These new technological innovations have had variouseffects on societies and the world.
Task:Select two technological innovations and for each• Describe the existing technology that was replaced by this new technologicalinnovation and how this new innovation changed the existing technology• Discuss the effects this new technological innovation has had on a society or the world
You may use any technological innovation from your study of global history and geography. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include aqueducts, gunpowder, printing press, caravel,
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