Unit 4 World Governments

The Code of Hammurabi is an example of ______________ type of government.

True or False: The dynastic cycle is explained by saying one family loses support of the Gods, as another family gains it.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the Old Kingdom of Egypt?

• Hatshepsut was a notable female pharaoh

• Large scale building projects such as the pyramids

• The kingdom failed because of outside invaders

• Satraps managed political business with the pharaoh

What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a republic?

• Democracies involve a landholding elite, republic involve a king

• Democracies usually have religion tied to them, republics do not

• Democracies typically allow only a few merchants to rule, republics use citiziens

• Democracies use the direct involvement of citizens, republics elect representatives

Which of the following statements are true regarding Hammurabi's code.

• Had different penalties based on people's social classes

• Believed in exact retribution and harsh penalities

• Showed equality by punishing all different segments of society the same

• Created the concept of an "eye for an eye"

How did Asoka's political philosophy change during during his reign as emperor?

• He become more legalistic as he ruled

• He abandoned legalism in favor of Buddhist principals

• He was exposed to democratic ideas

• He adopted a more totalitarian philosophy

What was the main event of the Qin Dynasty?

• Emperor Wudi adopting Buddhism as the official religion

• The golden age of China's culture

• The beginning of the Great Wall of China

• Years of peace and prosperity due to adopting an offical state language

What is the significance of the Gupta Empire in the history of India?

• There were the last empire to follow the dynastic cycle

• The had a great golden age of mathematics, trade and art

• They decided to convert to Hinduism only

• Their military was superior to China and they conquered large parts of China

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the rule of Asoka in India's Maurya Empure?

• His empire enjoyed a golden age of art, mathematics and literature

• He was the first to unify India under one king

• He implemented Buddhist ideas and laws throughout his lands

• He was a ruthless emperor who ruled by the Mandate of Heaven

All of these are problems that Rome encountered...

• Lack of a police force

• Not enough paying jobs for Roman citizens

• Spent too much money on architecture and cathederals

• Politicians were corrupt and were buying and selling votes