Question
SSWH1
15. Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
when they have a large military
when they have a large military
when they expand their territory
when they expand their territory
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
Question 16
SSWH2
16. What is one development during the Han and Tang dynasties that contributed to the increased population of southern China? (1point)
(1 point)
Responses
porcelain
porcelain
junks
junks
canal system
canal system
silk
silk
Question 17
SSWH2
17. How did the Silk Road under Emperor Wudi’s control impact Chinese values? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
It helped the nobles in China gain power.
It helped the nobles in China gain power.
Confucianism spread throughout Asia.
Confucianism spread throughout Asia.
Everyone in China wanted to wear silk.
Everyone in China wanted to wear silk.
It was how Chinese women gained authority.
It was how Chinese women gained authority.
Question 18
SSWH2
18. What are the Vedas? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
records of the Four Noble Truths
records of the Four Noble Truths
writings of the Buddha
writings of the Buddha
ancient scriptures based on oral tradition
ancient scriptures based on oral tradition
ultimate spiritual reality
ultimate spiritual reality
Question 19
SSWH2
19. Asoka began to spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire because he (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
was celebrating the start of his rule.
was celebrating the start of his rule.
had no concern for the common people.
had no concern for the common people.
wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.
wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.
regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.
regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.
Question 20
SSWH2
20. Describe how the Silk Road changed over time. (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.
The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.
The Silk Road eventually evolved into the Indian Ocean and trans-Saharan trade routes.
The Silk Road eventually evolved into the Indian Ocean and trans-Saharan trade routes.
We are unsure if the Silk Road ever changed. If trade routes changed, merchants stopped using them.
We are unsure if the Silk Road ever changed. If trade routes changed, merchants stopped using them.
The Silk Road never changed and always remained under the control of the Mongol Empire.
The Silk Road never changed and always remained under the control of the Mongol Empire.
Question 21
SSWH2
21. Which statement best describes one long-term effect of trade routes established in early civilizations? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
The Romans conquered Egypt.
The Romans conquered Egypt.
The Therapeautai religious sect emerged and spread.
The Therapeautai religious sect emerged and spread.
Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.
Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.
The Black Death killed three quarters of Venice’s population.
The Black Death killed three quarters of Venice’s population.
Question 22
SSWH2
22. What conclusion can be made about the change in gender structures in early India from the early Vedic Period to the late Vedic Period? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Women were allowed to marry after they reached puberty.
Women were allowed to marry after they reached puberty.
Women lost all rights and became second-class citizens.
Women lost all rights and became second-class citizens.
Women gained higher status as they gained greater responsibilities in performing religious rituals.
Women gained higher status as they gained greater responsibilities in performing religious rituals.
Women became socially isolated through purdah but retained rights to own property.
Women became socially isolated through purdah but retained rights to own property.
Question 23
SSWH1
23. Give 2 examples of push factors of migration (2 points, choose 2)
(2 points)
Responses
More food found in a different region
More food found in a different region
Ice Ages lead to the land being less habitable
Ice Ages lead to the land being less habitable
Famine
Famine
People choose to move to a city
People choose to move to a city
Question 24
SSWH1
24. The agricultural revolution had which of the following effects leading to cities? (2 Points, Choose 2)
(2 points)
Responses
a food surplus and a population boom
a food surplus and a population boom
specialized labor leading to new inventions
specialized labor leading to new inventions
smaller population leading to cities
smaller population leading to cities
Greater need for hunters to fight for food for survival
Greater need for hunters to fight for food for survival
Question 25
SSWH1
25. Which of the following were ways that the Mesopotamians and Egyptians changed their environment to suit their needs? (2 points, choose 2)
(2 points)
Responses
They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food
They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food
The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches
The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches
The refused to use the rivers for trade
The refused to use the rivers for trade
They redirected the ocean in order to flood the land
They redirected the ocean in order to flood the land
Question 26
SSWH2
26. Give 2 ways that Mesopotamia's and Egypt's social structure were alike. (4 points, choose 2)
(4 points)
Responses
They each had a small ruling class and a large unskilled labor class
They each had a small ruling class and a large unskilled labor class
They both utilized slave labor
They both utilized slave labor
The each had pharaohs
The each had pharaohs
They had the same religion
They had the same religion
Question 27
SSWH2
27. What is the main idea behind the Qin Legalism? (2 points, choose 1)
(2 points)
Responses
The individual is more important than the state
The individual is more important than the state
The state is more important than the individual
The state is more important than the individual
The state and individual are equally important
The state and individual are equally important
Neither the state nor the individual is important
Neither the state nor the individual is important
Question 28
SSWH1
28. Which of the following are examples of long term effects of Arab traders? (4 points, choose 2)
(4 points)
Responses
Europeans are introduced to spices
Europeans are introduced to spices
Cultural spread along the Silk Road
Cultural spread along the Silk Road
The agricultural revolution leads to Europeans growing their own spices
The agricultural revolution leads to Europeans growing their own spices
Wealth is more evenly distributed in most civilizations along the Silk Road
Wealth is more evenly distributed in most civilizations along the Silk Road
Question 29
SSWH2
29. Which of the following were virtues extolled by Ban Zhao in early China? (2 points, choose 2)
(2 points)
Responses
Strength
Strength
Subservience
Subservience
Cleanliness
Cleanliness
Intelligence
Answers
Answered by
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Here are the responses to each of the questions based on historical context and knowledge:
**Question 15:**
**Response:** **when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor**
**Question 16:**
**Response:** **canal system**
**Question 17:**
**Response:** **Confucianism spread throughout Asia.**
**Question 18:**
**Response:** **ancient scriptures based on oral tradition**
**Question 19:**
**Response:** **regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.**
**Question 20:**
**Response:** **The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.**
**Question 21:**
**Response:** **Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.**
**Question 22:**
**Response:** **Women became socially isolated through purdah but retained rights to own property.**
**Question 23:**
**Responses:**
1. **Ice Ages lead to the land being less habitable**
2. **Famine**
**Question 24:**
**Responses:**
1. **a food surplus and a population boom**
2. **specialized labor leading to new inventions**
**Question 25:**
**Responses:**
1. **They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food**
2. **The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches**
**Question 26:**
**Responses:**
1. **They each had a small ruling class and a large unskilled labor class**
2. **They both utilized slave labor**
**Question 27:**
**Response:** **The state is more important than the individual**
**Question 28:**
**Responses:**
1. **Europeans are introduced to spices**
2. **Cultural spread along the Silk Road**
**Question 29:**
**Responses:**
1. **Subservience**
2. **Intelligence**
If you have further questions or need additional context for any of the responses, feel free to ask!
**Question 15:**
**Response:** **when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor**
**Question 16:**
**Response:** **canal system**
**Question 17:**
**Response:** **Confucianism spread throughout Asia.**
**Question 18:**
**Response:** **ancient scriptures based on oral tradition**
**Question 19:**
**Response:** **regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.**
**Question 20:**
**Response:** **The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.**
**Question 21:**
**Response:** **Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.**
**Question 22:**
**Response:** **Women became socially isolated through purdah but retained rights to own property.**
**Question 23:**
**Responses:**
1. **Ice Ages lead to the land being less habitable**
2. **Famine**
**Question 24:**
**Responses:**
1. **a food surplus and a population boom**
2. **specialized labor leading to new inventions**
**Question 25:**
**Responses:**
1. **They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food**
2. **The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches**
**Question 26:**
**Responses:**
1. **They each had a small ruling class and a large unskilled labor class**
2. **They both utilized slave labor**
**Question 27:**
**Response:** **The state is more important than the individual**
**Question 28:**
**Responses:**
1. **Europeans are introduced to spices**
2. **Cultural spread along the Silk Road**
**Question 29:**
**Responses:**
1. **Subservience**
2. **Intelligence**
If you have further questions or need additional context for any of the responses, feel free to ask!