Unit 5 Vocabulary Quiz

Who was the leader of the Akkadian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon of Akkad

• Ramses II

• Cyrus the Great

Which term refers to the ruler of ancient Egypt?

• Emperor

• King

• Pharaoh

• Sultan

What is a dynasty?

• A type of government

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A religious ceremony

• A trade route

Which of the following is a major world religion that originated in the Middle East?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Shinto

Who was Alexander the Great's father?

• Julius Caesar

• Phillip II

• Darius III

• Leonidas

Which period in Chinese history is known for its division into several competing states?

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Warring States Period

• The Han Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

Who was the first emperor of a unified China?

• Emperor Wu

• Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

• Emperor Gaozu

• Emperor Taizong

What is Legalism?

• A philosophy that emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments

• A religion that worships nature

• A form of government based on democracy

• A type of economic system

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hellenistic period?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The spread of Greek culture across the Middle East and Asia

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

• The invention of the printing press

Which religion is known for its belief in reincarnation and karma?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity