Post-Classical Empires Test Preparation

Which geographic feature would have slowed the possible expansion of the Gupta Empire into modern-day China?

• Deccan Plateau

• Ganges River

• Thar Desert

• Himalaya Mountains

Geographic features that either prevent contact between two or more groups or make contact difficult are also known as:

• Barriers to Travel

• Ethnocentrism

• Isolationism

• Hierarchies

What was the purpose of the Chinese Civil Service Exam system?

• To promote cultural diffusion between civilizations

• To help maintain the cultural unity and values of the Chinese civilization

• To emphasize the importance of cultural diversity

• To promote Taoist ideals and values within society

The Chinese Civil Service Examination system was influenced primarily by:

• Legalism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Shinto

Those who passed the Civil Service Examination system received titles and positions as officials for the government. This meant that Tang/Song Dynasty China could be described as a(n):

• Classless Society

• Decentralized Government

• Theocracy

• Meritocracy

The achievements described in the excerpt above would be most closely associated with which leader?

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Marcus Aurelius

Prior to the development of Justinian’s Code, the Roman legal code was confusing and in need of updating because:

• It was written in Latin

• It was only posted in Italy

• It was old and out-of-date

• It contained contradictions and was confusing

The long-term significance of Justinian’s Code was:

• It influenced other European law codes and Catholic canon law

• It provided employment to legal scholars

• It provided for total equality between men and women

• It relied heavily on corporal and capital punishment

Which post-Classical Empire was the most important to the economy of the Kievan Rus?

• Gupta Empire

• T'ang Dynasty China

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Byzantine Empire

Which of the following were NOT traded for by the Kievan Rus?

• Venetian Glasswork

• Silk Fabrics

• Spices

• Fruit