UNIT 1B TEST REVIEW

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What was the main focus on daily life in Sparta?

Back

Military and physical training

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What was the main focus of life in Athens?

Back

Education and the arts

Front

Which of the following was the focus of the Four Noble Truths: Suffering, Luck, Hatred, Ignorance?

Back

Suffering

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What religious policy was enacted by Ashoka the Great during his reign over the Maurya Empire?

Back

He established Buddhism as the state religion.

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What contributed MOST to the ability of Buddhism to spread throughout China? Options: extensive networks of roads built on the silk road, Efficient government that promoted the religion, Sea routes, Large, populated cities

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extensive networks of roads built on the silk road

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Which of the following major changes to government did Emperor Shi Huangdi make after consolidating power? He permitted rival kingdoms to retain power if they paid a yearly tax. He divided his empire into small districts to be ruled by loyal warlords. He appointed people to government positions based on their merit. He allowed only wealthy Han Chinese men to serve in positions of power.

Back

He appointed people to government positions based on their merit.

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Why was the Silk Road considered important?

Back

It was the cultural exchange between Asia and the Middle East.

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What event led to the rise of the Roman Republic? Options: God chose who would be king, Group of nobles overthrew emperor of Rome, The people elected who would rule, Julius Caesar claimed absolute power over Rome

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Group of nobles overthrew emperor of Rome

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What led to the rise of the Roman Empire?

Back

Julius Caesar took absolute control over the empire.

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How did the Roman Empire differ from the Roman Republic, Athens and Sparta?

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Roman empire had only one ruler.