9th Grade World History Final Exam Review
Unit 1: Ancient Civilizations
1. What were the main achievements of the Sumerian civilization?
2. How did the Nile River impact the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
3. Describe the contributions of the Indus Valley civilization to world history.
4. What were the main features of the Shang Dynasty in China?
5. How did the Olmec civilization influence later Mesoamerican cultures?
6. Compare and contrast the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient civilizations discussed in this unit.
Unit 2: Classical Civilizations
7. What were the main accomplishments of the Greek city-states during the Classical period?
8. How did Alexander the Great's conquests impact the world?
9. Describe the major achievements of the Roman Republic.
10. What were the main factors leading to the decline of the Roman Empire?
11. How did the Han Dynasty contribute to Chinese culture and society?
12. Compare and contrast the political systems of Athens and Sparta.
Unit 3: Medieval Europe and the Islamic World
13. How did the fall of the Western Roman Empire impact Europe?
14. Describe the main characteristics of the Byzantine Empire.
15. What were the main contributions of Islamic civilization to world history?
16. How did feudalism shape the political and social structure of medieval Europe?
17. Explain the significance of the Magna Carta in European history.
18. Compare and contrast the roles of the Catholic Church and the Byzantine Orthodox Church in medieval society.
Unit 4: African and Asian Civilizations
19. How did the Bantu migrations impact the history of Africa?
20. Describe the main achievements of the Mali Empire.
21. What were the main contributions of the Gupta Empire to Indian civilization?
22. How did the Mongol Empire impact world history?
23. How did Confucianism influence Chinese society during the Song Dynasty?
24. Compare and contrast the roles of women in African and Asian civilizations during this time period.