World History 2nd Six Weeks Test
1. As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman Empire...
a. Experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions.
invasions from barbarian tribes.
in size and wealth.
d. Experienced peace and prosperity.
2. In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
a. Allowed for a belief in one god.
b. Established a written legal standard.
c. Provided records of economic activity.
d. Legalized democratic government.
"Roman women could own property and make wills leaving their property to whomever they chose."
3. What conclusion could be drawn from the above statement?
a. Roman women had the right to vote.
b. Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.
c. Roman women were equal to men.
d. Roman women could hold political offices.
4. What were Tiberius and Gains Gracchus known for?
a. Insane Emperors
b. Elite Generals during the Punic Wars
c. The assassination of Julius Caesar
d. reforms such as limiting estate sizes and giving land to the poor
Use the following diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
5. Which type of event took place here?
a. Gladiator Battle
b. Wrestling
c. Foot Races
d. Chariot Races
6. The Great Wall of China was built in order to?
a. show off China's wealth
b. bury the dead
c. provide work for the lower class
d. protect China from invaders
To answer questions 7-10 match the correct definition.
7._ Confucianism
8._Daoism
9._Zhou Dynast
10._Qin Dynasty
philosophy where happiness came from being one with nature
b.A social philosophy that was based on relationships and the good of society
c. The ruling family that united China and made several advancements in infrastructure and the arts.
ruling family that overthrew the Shang Dynasty under the pretenses of the Mandate of Heaven
11. Buddhists are divided into two main sects; Jews belong to Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative groups, Christianity is practiced by Eastern Orthodox Catholics and Protestants. What do these facts show about the characteristics of major religions?
a. Most major world religions are monotheistic
b. Most major world religions are broad enough to include a range of acceptable beliefs.
c. Most followers of major religions believe that their leaders have supernatural powers.
d. Most major religions have had armed conflicts between their members.
12. Which best describes a central ideas of Hinduism?
a. The source of all human suffering is found in selfish desires
b. Faith in God gives the true believer salvation after death.
c. People are reborn based on karma.
d. There is only one God.
13. Which of the following was most responsible in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
a. printing press
b. the Twelve Disciples
c. Roman roads and trade routes
d. African missionaries
?
Invasions from outside groups
The rise of Christianity
Economic problems throughout the empire
Weak leaders who made bad decisions
Numerous plagues and diseases
14. Which of the following best completes the organizer above?
a. Causes of the fall of the Roman Empire
b. Causes of the rise of the Roman Empire
c. Causes of the fall of the Assyrian Empire
d. Causes of the fall of the Persians
15. What was an important effect of trade along the Silk Road?
a. Roman leaders attempted to invade China
b. Farming methods in the steppes of Central Asia improved
c. An exchange of goods occurred between East Asia and Europe
d. Chinese religions became popular among Romans
16. Which of the following are beliefs professed by all Buddhists?
a. The Ten Commandments
b. The Four Noble Truths
c. The Vedas
d. The Torah
17. In what way were the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty in China similar?
a. Both encouraged equality for women in society.
b. Both made innovations in the arts, sciences, and mathematics
c. Both built large overseas empires.
d. Both developed a government based on elected representatives.
18. Which of the following philosophies influenced China's government the most?
a. Hinduism
b. Confucianism
c. Buddhism
d. Pragmatism
19. An early version of movable type was invented during the Song dynasty allowing books to be copied at a faster rate. What impact did this have on Chinese lives?
a. Books were banned in certain areas of the empire
b. Literacy decreased among the royal family
c. Books were written to help common people learn about Christianity
d. Literacy increased among the commoners
20. What type of government did Ancient Rome establish that is still in use today?
a. Communism
b. Socialism
c. Republic
d. Theocracy