Question 1

Identify the following terms.
-Cao Cao and The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

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Cao Cao (155-220 AD) was a Chinese warlo

Question 2

Identify the following terms.
-Jesus of Nazareth

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Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Jesus C

Question 3

Julius Caesar's greatest military conquest was in North Africa,where he established the Roman province of "Africa."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Identify the following terms.
-mystery religions

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The answer of Identify the following terms.
-mystery religions...

Question 5

A the Zealots were

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A)  a Jewish sect who established a religious community near the Dead Sea. 
B)  members of the Roman Emperor's private bodyguard. 
C)  a Jewish group who favored cooperation with Rome. 
D)  militant extremists who advocated the violent overthrow of Rome's rule. 
E)  the special Roman legions whose major function was to defend the empire from barbarians. 
A)  a Jewish sect who established a religious community near the Dead Sea. 
B)  members of the Roman Emperor's private bodyguard. 
C)  a Jewish group who favored cooperation with Rome. 
D)  militant extremists who advocated the violent overthrow of Rome's rule. 
E)  the special Roman legions whose major function was to defend the empire from barbarians.

Question 6

Identify the following terms.
-Etruscans

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Who? The Etruscans were an ancient civil

Question 7

Rome was

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A)  located in the valley of Attica. 
B)  located on the plain of Latium. 
C)  in legend, defended by the extreme bravery of Horatius. 
D)  an ally of Athens in the Peloponnesian War. 
E)  founded by the Etruscans. 
A)  located in the valley of Attica. 
B)  located on the plain of Latium. 
C)  in legend, defended by the extreme bravery of Horatius. 
D)  an ally of Athens in the Peloponnesian War. 
E)  founded by the Etruscans.

Question 8

Identify the following terms.
-praetorian guard

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The Praetorian Guard was a special force

Question 9

Roman jurists were able to provide a systematic framework for Roman law because

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A)  they came to assume that natural law, or universal law, was based upon reason. 
B)  the Twelve Tables provided an enduring basis for legislation. 
C)  the legal interpretation of the praetors maintained legal order. 
D)  of the universality of the law of nations. 
E)  of the influence of Plato and Aristotle. 
A)  they came to assume that natural law, or universal law, was based upon reason. 
B)  the Twelve Tables provided an enduring basis for legislation. 
C)  the legal interpretation of the praetors maintained legal order. 
D)  of the universality of the law of nations. 
E)  of the influence of Plato and Aristotle.

Question 10

In addition to the inventing of the rudder and fore-and-aft rigging,another significant Chinese invention of the Han era was

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A)  paper. 
B)  rubber. 
C)  steel. 
D)  silk. 
E)  rayon. 
A)  paper. 
B)  rubber. 
C)  steel. 
D)  silk. 
E)  rayon.

Question 11

Roman imperialism was characterized by

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A)  a desire to improve the economies of conquered peoples. 
B)  unsuccessful diplomatic moves. 
C)  pure accident and fate. 
D)  diplomacy, strategic fortifications, road construction, and allied military support. 
E)  the successful employment of the phalanx. 
A)  a desire to improve the economies of conquered peoples. 
B)  unsuccessful diplomatic moves. 
C)  pure accident and fate. 
D)  diplomacy, strategic fortifications, road construction, and allied military support. 
E)  the successful employment of the phalanx.

Question 12

Roman literature

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A)  drew heavily from Etruscan models. 
B)  was unusually resistant to external influences. 
C)  was dominated by the preeminent prose of Virgil during the Augustan Age. 
D)  reached it high point in the age of Augustus. 
E)  was almost always oriented towards philosophical subject matter. 
A)  drew heavily from Etruscan models. 
B)  was unusually resistant to external influences. 
C)  was dominated by the preeminent prose of Virgil during the Augustan Age. 
D)  reached it high point in the age of Augustus. 
E)  was almost always oriented towards philosophical subject matter.

Question 13

The basic message of Jesus of Nazareth was that

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A)  the church must be financially solvent. 
B)  people should love God and each other. 
C)  the written requirements of Judaism should be literally obeyed. 
D)  he was providing a foundation for a value system for Western civilization. 
E)  he saw a need to replace traditional Judaism. 
A)  the church must be financially solvent. 
B)  people should love God and each other. 
C)  the written requirements of Judaism should be literally obeyed. 
D)  he was providing a foundation for a value system for Western civilization. 
E)  he saw a need to replace traditional Judaism.

Question 14

Identify the following terms.
-Octavian/Augustus

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Octavian, also known as Augustus, was a

Question 15

The plebeians

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A)  were less numerous than the patricians. 
B)  could not be elected to governmental offices before 150 C.E. 
C)  were less privileged and often poorer than the patricians. 
D)  were barred from military roles. 
E)  became slaves when they could not pay their debts. 
A)  were less numerous than the patricians. 
B)  could not be elected to governmental offices before 150 C.E. 
C)  were less privileged and often poorer than the patricians. 
D)  were barred from military roles. 
E)  became slaves when they could not pay their debts.

Question 16

In reaction to the overwhelming influence of Greek philosophy,the Romans turned to Etruscan and Egyptian models for inspiration in artistic matters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify the following terms.
-Goths,Romulus Augustulus,Odoacer,and 476

Accepted Answer

The terms Goths, Romulus Augustulus, Odo

Question 18

Identify the following terms.
-Latium

Accepted Answer

Latium is a region in central Italy, kno

Question 19

Julius Caesar

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A)  was a member of the plebeian class. 
B)  defeated Octavian's army and obtained the titles of dictator, then dictator for life. 
C)  saw the need for change and strengthened the Senate's power. 
D)  was assassinated by leading senators convinced his death would restore the republic. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  was a member of the plebeian class. 
B)  defeated Octavian's army and obtained the titles of dictator, then dictator for life. 
C)  saw the need for change and strengthened the Senate's power. 
D)  was assassinated by leading senators convinced his death would restore the republic. 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

The founder of the Han dynasty was

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A)  Huang Chiau. 
B)  Liu Bang. 
C)  Wang Mang. 
D)  Lie Ch'in. 
E)  Ho Chi. 
A)  Huang Chiau. 
B)  Liu Bang. 
C)  Wang Mang. 
D)  Lie Ch'in. 
E)  Ho Chi.

Exam 5: The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

Identify the following terms. -Cao Cao and The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Identify the following terms. -Jesus of Nazareth

Julius Caesar's greatest military conquest was in North Africa,where he established the Roman province of "Africa."

Identify the following terms. -mystery religions

A the Zealots were

Identify the following terms. -Etruscans

Rome was

Identify the following terms. -praetorian guard

Roman jurists were able to provide a systematic framework for Roman law because

In addition to the inventing of the rudder and fore-and-aft rigging,another significant Chinese invention of the Han era was

Roman imperialism was characterized by

Roman literature

The basic message of Jesus of Nazareth was that

Identify the following terms. -Octavian/Augustus

The plebeians

In reaction to the overwhelming influence of Greek philosophy,the Romans turned to Etruscan and Egyptian models for inspiration in artistic matters.

Identify the following terms. -Goths,Romulus Augustulus,Odoacer,and 476

Identify the following terms. -Latium

Julius Caesar

The founder of the Han dynasty was

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