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PASS Review Questions Set #2/3 Copy the following questions & write the answers in short form on your own paper. Keep in your binder & study for next Friday’s quiz! THURSDAY’S ASSIGNMENT: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Who is the founder of Buddhism? What is his nickname? Who is the founder of Taoism? Where was Taoism started? Taoism is considered a ______________ instead of a religion. In Taoism, what are the two forces that represent the balance of the universe? Confucianism teaches that people should take ____________ for themselves and their actions. What geographic features separated Greek city-states? Name 3 governments found in ancient Greece. What did Athens focus on? What did Sparta focus on? Which great military leader conquered lands in Africa, Asia, and Europe and spread Greek culture? Name 3 famous Greek philosophers. Name 3 subjects the Greeks contributed to or invented. What sporting event was invented by the Greeks? Define republic. ______________ were upper class citizens in Rome; ______________ were lower class citizens in Rome. Like ancient Rome, the U.S. has a _____________ (body of representatives who make laws), a system of checks and ___________, and the power of _________ (to forbid a law from being passed). FRIDAY’S ASSIGNMENT 16. Romans used many ____________ in their architecture, and built roads and _____________ (structures to carry water). 17. Give 2 reasons Rome grew to be a powerful empire. 18. What were 2 accomplishments of Julius Caesar while in power? 19. Why was Julius Caesar assassinated? 20. What were 2 accomplishments of Augustus while in power? 21. What was the final event that ended the Roman Empire and threw Europe into the Dark Ages? 22. The Aryans of the Indus River Valley recorded their history and religion in the ___________ (holy books of Hinduism). 23. What were the 4 castes (social groups) of early India? 24. What country has had the longest continuous civilization? (hint: starts with a C!) 25. Define dynasty. 26. Define nation-state. 27. Define feudalism. 28. Why was the Magna Carta important? 1. Who is the founder of Buddhism? What is his nickname? Siddhartha Gautama; the Buddha or the Enlightened One 2. Who is the founder of Taoism? Where was Taoism started? Lao-Tzi; China 3. Taoism is considered a ______________ instead of a religion. philosophy 4. In Taoism, what are the two forces that represent the balance of the universe? Yin & yang 5. Confucianism teaches that people should take ____________ for themselves and their actions. responsibility 6. What geographic features separated Greek city-states? Mountains & seas 7. Name 3 governments found in ancient Greece. Oligarchy, tyranny, democracy, aristocracy, monarchy… 8. What did Athens focus on? What did Sparta focus on? Athens = arts & academics; Sparta = military & skill in war 9. Which great military leader conquered lands in Africa, Asia, and Europe and spread Greek culture? Alexander the Great 10. Name 3 famous Greek philosophers. Plato, Socrates, & Aristotle 11. Name 3 subjects the Greeks contributed to or invented. Mathematics, drama, science, poetry… 12. What sporting event was invented by the Greeks? Olympics 13. Define republic. Country where citizens can vote for representatives 14. ______________ were upper class citizens in Rome; ______________ were lower class citizens in Rome. Patricians; plebeians 15. Like ancient Rome, the U.S. has a _____________ (body of representatives who make laws), a system of checks and ___________, and the power of _________ (to forbid a law from being passed). Senate; balances; veto 16. Romans used many ____________(rounded doorways) in their architecture, and built roads and _____________ (structures to carry water). Arches; aqueducts 17. Give 2 reasons Rome grew to be a powerful empire. Well-trained armies and building roads 18. What were 2 accomplishments of Julius Caesar while in power? Gave land & jobs to the poor and changed the calendar 19. Why was Julius Caesar assassinated? Senators thought he had too much power as dictator 20. What were 2 accomplishments of Augustus while in power? Starting the Pax Romana and making laws & taxes more fair 21. What was the final event that ended the Roman Empire and threw Europe into the Dark Ages? Germanic barbarians overthrew the last Roman emperor 22. The Aryans of the Indus River Valley recorded their history and religion in the ___________ (holy books of Hinduism). Vedas 23. What were the 4 castes (social groups) of early India? 1. Brahmans or priests, 2. Warriors & rulers, 3. Farmers & merchants, 4. Peasants, and Untouchables beneath all social classes (not treated as part of society) 24. What country has had the longest continuous civilization? (hint: starts with a C!) China 25. Define dynasty. A family of rulers who may rule a country for centuries 26. Define nation-state. Independent country where people share a common culture, history, & language 27. Define feudalism. Political system in Europe that restored order to society after the Dark Ages 28. Why was the Magna Carta important? It limited the British king’s power