Ancient World HIstory Chapters 2-3 Test Review Sheet

Ancient World History and Cultures

Mr. Layne

Test 2 Review Sheet

Test Date:  Monday, October 15th

What is this test on?

This test is on Chapters 2 and 3 of your textbook (India and China) and all related material covered in class.

What do I need to know?

You are responsible for knowing the following:

• Major geographical features of India and Asia—rivers, mountain ranges, oceans, deserts

India:

• Major characteristics of Harappan/Dravidian society, including
• Cities and their characteristics, social structures, technology, religion

• Major characteristics of Indo-European/Aryan society, including
• Lifestyle, social structure, technology, religion
• Consequences of interaction between the Aryans and the Dravidians, especially concerning the caste system and the concept of varna
• The Indian names of the different varna
• The origins and major principles of Hinduism
• The origins and major principles of Buddhism

China:

• Chronology of the first four Chinese dynasties, beginning with the Xia
• Major similarities and differences between the 5 dynasties, including
• How they gained power
• The territory they governed and their style of government
• Technological, artistic, and other cultural characteristics

• Any important people associated with each dynasty and their significance (examples:  King Yu, Qin Shi Huangdi , Confucius, etc.)
• The significance of the Mandate of Heaven (and how it worked)
• The significance of the Period of the Warring States

• The major principles of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism including
• Who founded the philosophy
• Major books or sources associated with the philosophy
• A working knowledge of the following documents:
• "The Wit and Wisdom of Confucius" page 74
• "The Way of the Great Learning" page 75
• "A Debate Over Good and Evil" page 76
• "The Daoist Answer to Confucianism" page 78

What is the format of the test?

Whether you are taking this class or Honors credit or College Prep credit, the format will be the same (there will be variation in the questions):

• 15 multiple choice questions, each worth 3 points each (45 points total)
• 2 response questions, you pick ONE, worth 55 points