Review 1

What was one major way the Neo-Assyrians kept control over their empire?

• Making fun theater shows
• Giving everyone a crown
• Ruling by fear and punishment
• Letting everyone vote
• Asking politely

What was a major weakness of the Song Dynasty?

• They had too many cities
• They didn’t trade with others
• They struggled in wars
• They ignored new technology
• They refused to build ships

Which empire was connected to a spin-off of ancient Rome?

• Meiji Japan
• Neo-Assyrian
• Byzantine
• Song Dynasty
• Neo-Soviet

What type of law did the Byzantines create to organize their empire?

• Secret scrolls
• Shogunate law
• Justinian’s Code
• War edicts
• Emperor’s wishes

What was used to modernize Japan’s military during the Meiji Restoration?

• Mongol tactics
• Greek strategies
• Samurai codes
• German science
• Chinese scrolls

Who would MOST likely say “We’re still Romans!” but in a new way?

• Neo-Assyrians
• Byzantine rulers
• Mongol emperors
• Song inventors
• Meiji soldiers

What would people MOST likely see in the capital city of the Song Dynasty?

• Ancient pyramids
• Modern bombs
• Art markets and tea houses
• Desert forts
• Viking ships

When something is ruled “by fear,” what would people MOST likely feel?

• Confused and curious
• Scared and obedient
• Excited and inspired
• Sad but motivated
• Lost and proud

If the Neo-Assyrian Empire was a movie sequel, what would the poster MOST likely show?

• A sleepy king on a throne
• A peaceful garden with doves
• A big city and scary soldiers
• A smiling family holding hands
• A map with treasure spots

Imagine the Song Dynasty as a science fair. What display would fit BEST?

• A castle built from sugar
• A fire-breathing paper dragon
• A trading booth with real coins
• A working compass and rocket
• A singing robot in a kimono