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What was a key reason for the effectiveness of the phalanx military formation?
What was a key reason for the effectiveness of the phalanx military formation?
Which statement accurately describes the Athenian dominance in the Greek world?
Which statement accurately describes the Athenian dominance in the Greek world?
Who is credited with the ethical oath that emphasizes doing no harm and keeping secrets?
Who is credited with the ethical oath that emphasizes doing no harm and keeping secrets?
Which city-state emerged victorious in the Peloponnesian Wars?
Which city-state emerged victorious in the Peloponnesian Wars?
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What role did the oracles serve in ancient Greek society?
What role did the oracles serve in ancient Greek society?
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Which term refers to the Buddhist belief of union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth?
Which term refers to the Buddhist belief of union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth?
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Which of the following most accurately describes the cities of the Indus Valley?
Which of the following most accurately describes the cities of the Indus Valley?
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What group of invaders came from Central Asia to conquer the Indian Subcontinent?
What group of invaders came from Central Asia to conquer the Indian Subcontinent?
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What Hindu concept taught people of the religious and moral duties of an individual based on their caste, gender, age?
What Hindu concept taught people of the religious and moral duties of an individual based on their caste, gender, age?
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What features did the early civilizations most frequently share?
What features did the early civilizations most frequently share?
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Which term refers to seasonal winds that regularly blow across the Indian subcontinent?
Which term refers to seasonal winds that regularly blow across the Indian subcontinent?
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Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with:
Confucius developed a philosophy that was concerned with:
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What does Buddha mean?
What does Buddha mean?
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What title was given to the ruler of the Qin who declared himself the first emperor?
What title was given to the ruler of the Qin who declared himself the first emperor?
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Which of the following individuals is known as the 'Enlightened One'?
Which of the following individuals is known as the 'Enlightened One'?
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Which epic poem contains the Bhagavad-Gita?
Which epic poem contains the Bhagavad-Gita?
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What is a notable feature of calligraphy in the context provided?
What is a notable feature of calligraphy in the context provided?
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What moral principle in Hinduism emphasizes respect for all living beings?
What moral principle in Hinduism emphasizes respect for all living beings?
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Which ancient city is believed to have been organized by skilled mathematicians due to its grid pattern layout?
Which ancient city is believed to have been organized by skilled mathematicians due to its grid pattern layout?
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What describes the term 'loess' in the context of the provided content?
What describes the term 'loess' in the context of the provided content?
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What is the term for the ultimate goal of Hinduism, representing union with Brahman?
What is the term for the ultimate goal of Hinduism, representing union with Brahman?
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What is the meaning of 'dissent' as presented in the content?
What is the meaning of 'dissent' as presented in the content?
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What concept taught by Confucius places parental respect above all duties?
What concept taught by Confucius places parental respect above all duties?
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What does 'expansionism' refer to in the context provided?
What does 'expansionism' refer to in the context provided?
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Which of the following accurately describes 'karma' in Hindu belief?
Which of the following accurately describes 'karma' in Hindu belief?
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What was the name of the extensive trade network that linked China to the Middle East?
What was the name of the extensive trade network that linked China to the Middle East?
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Which river is often referred to as the 'River of Sorrows' due to its severe flooding?
Which river is often referred to as the 'River of Sorrows' due to its severe flooding?
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Which group of individuals were responsible for the administrative functions in government?
Which group of individuals were responsible for the administrative functions in government?
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What term describes the rise and fall of dynasties in a cyclical manner?
What term describes the rise and fall of dynasties in a cyclical manner?
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Who is traditionally recognized as the author of the epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Who is traditionally recognized as the author of the epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey?
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Which civilization is often considered the first in Europe?
Which civilization is often considered the first in Europe?
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What reform did Solon introduce in Athens?
What reform did Solon introduce in Athens?
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Which battle in the first Persian War ended with an Athenian victory and saw the Persians retreating hastily?
Which battle in the first Persian War ended with an Athenian victory and saw the Persians retreating hastily?
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Which reform was introduced in Athens by Pisistratus?
Which reform was introduced in Athens by Pisistratus?
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What was the significance of the battle of Chaeronea?
What was the significance of the battle of Chaeronea?
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Which cultures were included in the Hellenistic period?
Which cultures were included in the Hellenistic period?
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Who was the tutor of Alexander the Great?
Who was the tutor of Alexander the Great?
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Which two groups fought in the Trojan War?
Which two groups fought in the Trojan War?
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Which statement accurately reflects the structure of Spartan government?
Which statement accurately reflects the structure of Spartan government?
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What triggered the first Persian War?
What triggered the first Persian War?
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In which geographical area is Greece located?
In which geographical area is Greece located?
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What factors contributed to Alexander the Great's success in conquering the Persian Empire?
What factors contributed to Alexander the Great's success in conquering the Persian Empire?
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Which city, founded in 332 BC, was known for having one of the largest libraries in the world?
Which city, founded in 332 BC, was known for having one of the largest libraries in the world?
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In most city-states, who was granted citizenship?
In most city-states, who was granted citizenship?
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Which of the following accurately describes how democracy was limited in Athens?
Which of the following accurately describes how democracy was limited in Athens?
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Study Notes
Topic 3 Matching Test
- Wudi: China's most famous Han emperor, known for expansionism
- Shi Huangdi: Ruler of the Qin Dynasty, self-proclaimed "First Emperor"
- Confucius: China's famous philosopher, emphasizing education and public service
- Siddhartha Gautama: Founder of Buddhism, known as the "Enlightened One"
- Laozi: Founder of Daoism, "Old Master"
- Indra: Hindu god of war
- Chandragupta Maurya: First Mauryan Emperor, later a Jain monk
- Liu Bang: Illiterate peasant leader who founded the Han Dynasty
Topic 3 Lesson 1-5 Multiple Choice Test
- First Indian Empire founder: Chandragupta Maurya
- Buddhist concept of union with the universe: Nirvana
- Indus Valley city features: Planned cities in a grid pattern with plumbing and sewage
- Invaders from Central Asia: Aryans
- Hindu concept of religious and moral duties: Dharma
- Early civilizations common features: Settlement near rivers
- Official belief system of Han emperors: Confucianism
- Seasonal winds in Indian Subcontinent: Monsoon
- Feudalism system: Lords governed land but owed military service to the ruler
- Religious Aryan writings: Vedas
- Not a major river in Ancient India: Chandragupta
- Confucius' philosophy focus: Ensuring social order and good government
- Not a caste system division: Stupas
- Hindu concept of the soul's spiritual forces: Brahman
- What is Buddha mean?: Enlightened One
- Practice of inserting fine needles: Acupuncture
- Hindu epic about warfare and religion: Mahabharata
- Moral principle about respect in Hinduism: Ahimsa
- Skilled mathematicians: Harappa
- People seeking divine communication: Mystics
- Basic Indian village unit: Joint Family
- Hinduism ultimate goal: Moksha
- Filial Piety concept: Respect of parents above all other duties
- 4000 mile-long trade routes: Silk Road
- Ancient Indian subcontinent large landmass: Subcontinent
- Gupta dynasty achievements: Cultural achievements
- Process of rise and fall of dynasties: Dynastic Cycle
- "River of Sorrows": Ganges River
- Highest mountains in the world: Himalayas
- China's Great Wall purpose: Protected from nomadic bands
- Concept of heaven's permission to rule: Mandate of Heaven
- System dividing Indian society: Caste
- Process of rebirth: Reincarnation
- Daoism concept: Living in harmony with nature
Topic One Lesson 1.1 Vocabulary
- Artifacts: Objects made by humans
- Olduvai Gorge: Archaeological site in Tanzania
- Prehistory: Long period before writing
- Anthropology: Study of people's lives in the historical past
- Mary and Louis Leakey: Anthropologists who discovered ancient bones
- Technology: Skills and tools used to meet basic needs
- Historians: People who study events in the past
- Archaeology: Study of past people and cultures through material remains
- Culture: Beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors of a group
- Donald Johanson: Anthropologist who discovered a human skeleton
Topic One Lesson 1.2 Vocabulary
- Old Stone Age/ Paleolithic Period: Early period of human history
- New Stone Age/ Neolithic Period: Period after the Old Stone Age
- Nomad: Person who moves from place to place
- Animism: Belief that spirits inhabit natural objects
- Neolithic Revolution: Transition from nomadic to settled life
- Domesticate: To tame wild animals or plants for human use
- Surplus: More than what is needed
Topic One Lesson 1.3 Vocabulary
- Empire: Group of states or territories under one ruler
- Scribe: Trained writer
- Artisan: Skilled craftsperson
- Steppe: Grasslands
- Civilization: Advanced human society with organized government, culture, and industry
- Polytheistic: Belief in many gods
- Pictograph: Drawing representing an object
- Cultural Diffusion: Spread of ideas and customs between cultures
- City-state: Political unit including a city and surrounding land
Topic 5 Lesson 1-4 Matching Test
- Acropolis: Highest and most fortified point
- Tyrants: Rulers who gained power by force
- Alliance: Formal agreement between nations to cooperate
- Stipend: Fixed salary for public officials
- Philosopher: Person who seeks to understand and explain life
- Jury: Group making decisions in legal cases
- Ostracism: Practice of banishing someone threatening democracy
- Polis: City-state in ancient Greece
- Legislature: Lawmaking body
Topic 5 Lesson 1-4 Multiple-Choice Test
- Minoan palace: Knossos
- First European Civilization location: Crete
- Summary of the Odyssey: Epic poem about Odysseus's journey home from the Trojan War
- Minoan name origin: Crete
- Cleisthenes' Athenian reforms: Establishing a council of 500, assembly as a legislature, and equal participation
- Battle where Spartans held off Persians: Thermopylae
- Phalanx social impact: Theoretically offered opportunities for social mobility
- Archon function: Greek chief official
- Herodotus's contributions to history: Collected information from people remembering events
- Alexander the Great's cultural blending method: Married a Persian woman and encouraged soldiers to do the same
- Philip II's death cause: Assassinated
Topic 5 Lesson 1-4 Multiple Choice Test
- Plato's ideal state description: The Republic
- Socrates's philosophy's transmission method: Plato
- Stoic philosophy's focus: High moral standards
Topic 2- Ancient Middle East and Egypt Test
- Hierarchy: System of ranking groups
- Bureaucracy: Government through departments
- Colony: Territory settled by people from another land
- Covenant: Binding agreement with God
- Patriarchal: Society where men hold greatest authority
- Ethics: Moral standards of behavior
- Dynasty: Ruling family, passing kingdom between Father & Son
- Decipher: To figure out meaning
- Polytheistic: Belief in many gods
- Monotheistic: Belief in one god
- Sabbath: Holy day for rest and worship
- Cataract: Natural boundary - waterfall
- Delta: Triangular area of marshland at river mouths
- Prophets: Spiritual leaders interpreting God’s will
- Diaspora: Spreading of the Jewish people
Topic 1 Vocab Quiz
- Artifacts: Objects made by humans
- Olduvai Gorge: Archaeological site in Tanzania
- Prehistory: Time before written records
- Anthropology: Study of human societies
- Mary & Louis Leakey: Discovered ancient bones
- Technology: Tools and skills
- Historians: Experts studying past events
- Archaeology: Study of past peoples and cultures
- Culture: Beliefs, behaviors, and customs
- Donald Johanson: Discovered "Lucy"
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Test your knowledge on significant figures and concepts from World History Topic 3. This quiz covers important leaders, philosophies, and early civilization characteristics, with questions ranging from matching to multiple choice. Perfect for students studying ancient cultures and religions.
