AP World History Exam- 600 BCE to 600 CE By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which ancient empire, known for its centralized bureaucracy, construction of the Grand Canal, and the establishment of the civil service examination system, ruled over a vast territory in East Asia? a) Gupta Empire b) Mauryan Empire c) Han Dynasty d) Persian Empire 2. Which ancient civilization, located in present-day Iraq, developed a legal code known as the Code of Hammurabi, which emphasized strict laws and punishments based on social status? a) Greek Civilization b) Roman Civilization c) Sumerian Civilization d) Egyptian Civilization 3. Which ancient religion, originating in India, rejected the caste system, focused on meditation and the pursuit of enlightenment, and taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path? a) Zoroastrianism b) Buddhism c) Hinduism d) Confucianism 4. Which ancient empire, known for its religious tolerance, extensive road networks, and the promotion of trade along the Silk Road, was ruled by Emperor Ashoka? a) Persian Empire b) Gupta Empire c) Mauryan Empire d) Qin Dynasty 5. Which ancient African kingdom, located in present-day Sudan, developed a system of writing known as Meroitic script, traded extensively with Egypt and the Mediterranean, and was influenced by both Egyptian and Greek cultures? a) Axumite Empire b) Kushite Kingdom c) Mali Empire d) Songhai Empire 6. Which ancient civilization, known for its monumental architecture such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, developed a complex system of hieroglyphic writing and had a polytheistic religious belief system? a) Indus Valley Civilization b) Mayan Civilization c) Egyptian Civilization d) Mesopotamian Civilization 7. Which ancient empire, located in present-day Iran, developed an efficient administrative system, promoted the use of a common currency, and established a network of roads called the Royal Road? a) Persian Empire b) Roman Empire c) Han Dynasty d) Hellenistic Empire Loading … Question 1 of 7 Posted in Other
