AP World History Unit 2 Test
1. While Darius conquered further regions. He is known more as an administrator for his work with
(A) Taxation and centralization
(B) Colonization and dictatorship
(C) Roads and sea routes
(D) Rulers and military elite
(E) Commoners and the regimental soldiers
2. The Seleucids, parthians, and sasanids were different ethnic groups but they all shared one attribute that allowed them to continue strong imperial rule. What was it?
(A) They founded new cities to serve as administrative capitals.
(B) They continues Darius’s administrative policies
(C) They faced little resistance from the Persian population
(D) They used Persian administrators as satraps
(E) They had few neighbors with imperial ambitions
3. Like Mesopotamians and Egypt, Persia society was highly stratified. As in three cultures, most people in rural areas were engaged in
(A) Building temple complexes and new cities
(B) Manufacturing trade items for the export market
(C) Domestic servitude to the upper classes on their large country properties
(D) Cultivation of grain crops exclusively since slaves could be used in immigration duties
(E) Agriculture and the maintenance of an adequate water supply for the crops.
4. What aspects of Zoroastrianism is the most significant with respect to world history?
(A) It sustained the Persian empire and served as a justification for their rule
(B) It became one of the many foreign religions that found a home in India
(C) Parts of its tenets were adopted by monotheistic religions
(D) Its temple complexes served as the backbone of Persian prosperity
(E) Zoroastrianism is the founding faith of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
5. The Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven required the ruler to govern well in order to maintain social stability. Which of the following groups most clearly represent a failure on the part of the Han ruler?
(A) The Xiongnu nomads
(B) The scholar-officials produced by universities
(C) The eunuchs within the imperial court
(D) The Yellow Turbans
(E) The dissatisfied peasants
6. While Qin Shinhuangdi used legalism to maintain tight control and force unity on China, which other policies unified the Chinese more directly and lasted much longer?
(A) The participation by peasants from around China in building the great wall
(B) The standardization of weights, measurements and scripts
(C) The high enrollment in Qin Shihuangdi’s army forces
(D) The improve road systems built for military use
(E) Both b and c
7. During the chaotic Period of Warring States the Chinese looked to different philosophies for stability. Neither Confucianism nor Daoism includes the worship of any deities. What might be one reason a true religion with deities does not originate in China?
(A) The Chinese are inherently practical people who desire guidelines for daily life rather than promises of eternal life.
(B) Veneration of ancestors as practiced since ancient times fulfilled the need for protective spirituality.
(C) By killing scholars and burning books, Qin Shihuangdi managed to convince the Chinese that it was safer to have no beliefs.
(D) Daoism promotes meditation that serves the same purpose as prayer.
(E) Outside of human warfare, there are no natural disasters in China that would produce a set of protective deities.
8. Buddhism appealed to many common people because
(A) The life of a monk or a nun was fairly easy to follow.
(B) It downplayed social caste, and emphasized individual freedoms.
(C) Most people were looking for an opportunity to worship one god.
(D) It accepted the prevailing social order.
(E) It was promoted by the Guptas.
9. The ultimate goal in both Buddhism and Hinduism is to escape the cycle of reincarnation, but in what ways do their goals differ?
(A) It is a difference in name only; nirvana and brahmanare the same thing.
(B) Buddhists believe in salvation while Hindus believe in heaven.
(C) For Buddhists, it is spiritual independence while for Hindus it is spiritual union.
(D) Hindus pursue karma while Buddhists pursue dharma.
(E) Hindus will come to the place of the deities while Buddhists will float in the void.
10. A key difference between the Greek city-states and the city-states of Mesopotamia, or the city-states of Mesoamerica, was that
(A) Most of the Greek city-states developed direct democracies
(B) Many of the Greek city-states allowed some freedom for women
(C) Many of the Greek city-states were ruled by kings.
(D) Most of the Greek city-states were ruled by cruel leaders called tyrants.
(E) Many of the Greek city-states were under the collective rule of local nobles.
11. Unlike many slaves in ______which were used for human sacrifice, slaves in ______provided the agricultural labor necessary to feed the polis.
(A) China, Athens
(B) Harappan Society, Sparta
(C) Maya culture, Sparta
(D) Maya culture, Mycenaean culture
(E) Sparta, Athens
12. Despite their many differences, the Hellenistic philosophers would have most agreed with the ______regarding duty because of the Greek focus on fulfilling one´s duties to reason and logic in order to achieve a sense of inner peace and tranquility.
(A) Hindu thinking in the Upanishads.
(B) Taoist thinking in the Tao Teching.
(C) Confucian thinking in The Book of Songs.
(D) Egyptian thinking in the Book of the Dead.
(E) Sumerian thinking in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
13. Many early civilizations relied on slavery for economic and/or religious purposes. Which of the following civilizations was most dependent upon slave labor in it´s economic realm?
(A) Egypt
(B) Inca
(C) Maya
(D) Zhou China
(E) Rome
14. Rome´s most enduring impact was experienced in what region?
(A) Egypt and North Africa because Rome brought roads to these desert nations which made unification much easier.
(B) Greece because Roman religion absorbed the Greek pantheon and justified polytheism.
(C) Mesopotamia because Roman law replaced the Code of Hammurabi and introduced the concept of trial by jury of one´s peers.
(D) Eastern Europe because Roman polytheism replaced the cult of Isis and other cults of salvation
(E) Western Europe because Roman rule stimulated trade and agricultural production resulting in urban growth
15. Which of the following statements reflects the cause for BOTH the fall of the Western Roman empire and the fall of Han China?
(A) Egypt and North Africa because Rome brought roads to these nations which made unification much easier
(B) Greece because Roman religion absorbed the Greek Pantheon and justified polytheism
(C) Mesopotamia because Roman Law replaced the code of Hammurabi and introduced the concept of trial by jury of one´s peers
(D) Western Europe because Roman rule stimulated trade and agricultural production resulting in urban growth
16. The Roman concept of the ¨paterfamilias¨ as a means of providing order in society was most closely tied to what other civilization´s patriarchal structure?
(A) Han China
(B) Maya culture
(C) Pre-Vedic India
(D) Hellenistic Greece
17. One key difference between the fall of Rome and the fall of Han China is that
(A) War and nomadic invasion decimated the Chinese capital city, while Christianity remained strong in Rome.
(B) Budhism became less popuñar in china, while Christianuty remained strong in rome
(C) Confusianism tradition provided continuity during the demise of the Han, but Christianity declined tremendously in the face of pagan pressures.
(D) Han china was formally divided into three large kingdoms but Rome survived in its eastern realm for more than a thousand years
18. Which of the following statement best reflects the cause for BOTH the fall of the Western roman empire and the fall of the Han China?
(A) The collapse of imperial power coincided with the demographic impact of epidemic disease and external threats.
(B) Invasion by fierce northern nomads brought diseases which undermined the existing social order.
(C) New religious traditions threatened the existing social order and challenged the ruler´s divinity.
(D) The inequitable distribution of land coupled with the introduction of new religious ideas undermined the existing social order.
19. Prior to the fifth century, the impact of eastern Christianity can best be seen in the Western Roman empire in the
(A) Popularity of the religions of salvation and prayer rites
(B) Adoption of eastern ascetic practices in the formation of Christian monasteries.
(C) Reverence for Mary in a way similar to the cult of Isis.
(D) Practices of animal sacrifice and self-mortification.
20. What was the most prominent faith among Silk road merchants from 200 BCE to 700 CE?
(A) Buddhism
(B) Christianity
(C) Islam
(D) Hinduism
21. Which of the following belief systems were characterized by a belief in prophets and were spread through missionary effort?
(A) Christianity and Judaism.
(B) Christianity and Islam.
(C) Buddhism and Islam.
(D)Buddhism and Daoism.
(E) Buddhism and Christianity.
22. Which of the following is true of both the Han Empire and the Gupta Empire?
(A) Both empires had long-established traditions of dynastic rule.
(B) Both were overrun by Germanic tribes in their declining years.
(C) Both empires were characterized by religious unity.
(D)Both saw a number of technological advances.
(E) Both chose administrators on the basis of extensive examinations.
23. The Buddhist social order included
(A) strict adherence to patriarchal authority.
(B) opposition to caste systems.
(C) well-defined gender-role distinctions.
(D) emphasis on well-educated rulers.
(E) veneration for one’s ancestors.
24. Which of the following lived after the other four?
(A) Confucius.
(B) Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.
(C) Jesus Christ.
(D) Aristotle.
(E) Laozi (Lao-tzu).
25. Traders spread both Christianity and Islam to present-day
(A) South Africa.
(B) Indonesia.
(C) Japan.
(D)Brazil.
(E) North Africa.
26. Which of the following was an important reason for the fall of the Roman, Han, and Gupta empires?
(A) A long period of drought that destroyed crops and livestock
(B) The use of slaves in their armies
(C) Intensified invasions and security issues along their frontiers
(D) A refusal to tolerate Christianity
27. Which of the following pairs of religions uses images to represent its deity?
(A) Hinduism and Christianity.
(B) Judaism and Christianity.
(C) Confucianism and Buddhism.
(D) Islam and Christianity.
(E) Islam and Hinduism.
28. Compared to Daoism, Confucianism
(A) places greater emphasis on the balance of nature.
(B) is less concerned about authoritative government.
(C) also arose in response to turmoil at the end of the Zhou dynasty.
(D) places less emphasis on education.
(E) is less concerned about family relationships.
29. Which of the following did NOT trade with the Roman Empire?
(A) China.
(B) the Kingdom of Axum.
(C) India.
(D) Southern Africa.
(E) Malaysia.
30. Migration forged contacts between all of the following peoples EXCEPT
(A) Bantu peoples and cattle herders of sub- Saharan Africa.
(B) Aryans and Mongols.
(C) Germanic peoples and Romans.
(D) Hittites and Assyrians.
(E) Xiongnu and Han Chinese.
31. Before 500 C.E. Judaism and Hinduism were similar in that both
(A) had written scriptures and an ethical code to live by
(B) spread widely around the Mediterranean
(C) promoted teachings about reincarnation
(D) advocated a monastic life and a rejection of the world
32. The development and spread of Christianity and Buddhism had all of the following in common EXCEPT
(A) both were outgrowths of other religions
(B) both were aided in their spread by the trade networks
(C) the founders of both presented themselves as divine
(D) both developed monastic orders
(E) both venerated people of high spiritual merit
33. The Four Noble Truths are associated with
(A) Buddhism
(B) Legalism
(C) Judaism
(D) Islam
34. Which of the following is an accurate characterization of both the Incan and Yuan dynasties?
(A) Both civilizations developed strict social class hierarchies, in which upward mobility was difficult.
(B) Peasant uprisings were responsible for the establishment of both civilizations.
(C) Both the Yuan and the Inca depended on trade as their primary economic activity.
(D) Both civilizations flourished under the control of outside invaders.
35. Which of the following is an accurate example of Hellenism?
(A) The adoption of gothic architecture in India
(B) Constructing buildings and monuments in stone in southwest Asia
(C) The spread of monotheism through central Eurasia and the Far East
(D) The expansion of international trade into northern Africa and western Mediterranean lands
36. In the Zhou dynasty, the Mandate of Heaven meant that rulers
(A) had an absolute right to rule over the governed as they wished
(B) were appointed by Buddhist leaders
(C) were allowed to keep their power if they ruled justly and wisely
(D) were encouraged to spread Buddhism through the building of monasteries
37. In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
(A) equality should exist among all members of society
(B) salvation could be attained by prayer, meditation, and good deeds
(C) individual goals should be placed ahead of the needs of the group
(D) harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of each member of the family or society
38. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Confucianism?
(A) The ethical system is primarily concerned with relationships.
(B) Specific duties are tied to one’s status in society.
(C) It prescribes the correct organization of the state to achieve the maximum benefits for the most members of society.
(D) Only those who are devout and lead moral lives will be saved.
39. Before 800 B.C.E. Indo-European steppe tribes were different from Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern societies in which of these ways?
(A) Steppe societies were more likely to have built architectural monuments with religious symbolism.
(B) Indo-European societies were ruled by oligarchies, while the other societies were governed by monarchies.
(C) Indo-European tribes did not develop a common religion on which to base social bonds.
(D) Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern societies formed permanent settlements with wealth based on land.
40. Which of these was NOT an outcome of the Bronze Age?
(A) Increased agricultural efficiency
(B) The rise of an aristocratic military class
(C) The fall of centralized governments
(D) Additional outlets for artistic expression
41. In comparing the Han Dynasty with the Roman Empire, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
(A) Both the Han Dynasty’s and Roman Empire’s economies suffered as a result of military spending.
(B) While Rome was successful at spreading its culture across a wide area, the Han were unable to diffuse their culture to neighboring lands.
(C) While both societies were run by centralized governments, Rome gave significant autonomy to local officials.
(D) While the Chinese were able to re-establish their imperial empire, Rome was never restored to its former status.
42. The Silk Roads allowed products to move between which of the following pairs of empires?
(A) The Roman and Incan
(B) The Han and Spanish
(C) The Roman and Han
(D) The Incan and Aztec
(E) The Mali and Byzantine
43. Overt syncretism is an essential feature of which of these religions?
(A) Legalism
(B) Greek paganism
(C) Christianity
(D) Judaism
44. Confucius argued that
(A) Chinese society should be structured on a strictly egalitarian basis
(B) individuals can best develop their potential if isolated from the rest of society
(C) men are fundamentally competitive and should be concerned primarily with individual achievement
(D) the ideal form of government is a hereditary aristocracy
(E) education is essential to becoming a refined gentleman
45. The Gracchi brothers are known for being
A)owners of latifundia.
B)reformers.
C)powerful generals.
D)emperors.
E)None of these answers is correct.
46. Level of difficulty of this test (explain your answer):
(A) Easy
(B) Moderate Amount of Difficulty
(C) Extreme Amount of Difficulty
(D) OMG I want to cry :(