World History Term 2 Final Exam Review
Unit Lesson Questions
2 2 Who was part of the assembly in ancient Athenian democracy?
4 Which was a role of the ephor in Spartan government?
6 How did ancient Greek gods influence Greek culture?
7 Describe the work of Hippocrates.
2 8 Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?
3 1 How did geography affect the culture of Roman history?
2 Which part of Roman society and government could hold the role of consul?
Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?
3 4 What did Augustus Caesar accomplish as a leader?
5 1 What helped the Roman republic advance into an empire?
2 How was Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Which feature of the Roman empire most contributed to the spread of Christianity?
4 Which contribution to culture did the Romans make?
7 How was Byzantine art and architecture different from Roman art and architecture?
7 2 What was a similarity between the Maya and Aztec civilizations?
3 How did the Inca depend on their environment to survive?
4 How did Native Americans of the Great Plains use bison?
8 3 How did trade impact the decline of Ghana?
What impact did the practice of religion have on trans-Saharan trade routes?
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.
6 TH GRADE
6th Grade World History Final Exam Review
Unit 1: Early Civilizations
1. Who were the Sumerians and what were their major achievements?
2. Describe the impact of the Nile River on the development of ancient Egypt.
3. What were the main features of the Indus Valley civilization?
4. How did early Chinese civilizations (Shang Dynasty) contribute to world history?
5. Discuss the significance of the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerican history.
6. Compare and contrast the religious beliefs and practices of early civilizations.
Unit 2: Ancient Greece
7. What were the major contributions of ancient Greek city-states to Western civilization?
8. Explain the significance of Alexander the Great in ancient history.
9. Describe the government and society of Athens and Sparta.
10. How did Greek gods and goddesses influence Greek culture?
11. What were the main achievements of the ancient Greeks in art, literature, and philosophy?
12. Compare and contrast the roles of men and women in ancient Greek society.
Unit 3: Ancient Rome
13. Describe the government of the Roman Republic.
14. What were the main accomplishments of Julius Caesar as a leader?
15. Explain the factors leading to the decline of the Roman Empire.
16. How did the Roman Empire influence later Western civilizations?
17. Discuss the significance of the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
18. Compare and contrast the achievements and contributions of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.
Unit 4: Ancient China
19. Describe the main achievements of the Han Dynasty in China.
20. Explain the significance of the Silk Road in ancient Chinese history.
21. How did Confucianism influence Chinese society during the Han Dynasty?
22. What was the impact of the invention of paper, printing, and the compass in ancient China?
23. Compare and contrast the social classes in ancient Chinese society.
24. Discuss the major contributions of ancient Chinese philosophers such as Confucius and Laozi.