Answers2025-2026_MDCPS_2109010-MJ World History Sem 2-CRCumulative Exam

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Which statement best describes Rome’s climate?

A
Rome has short, mild winters.
B
Rome has short, cool summers.
C
Rome has lots of snowfall every winter.
D
Rome has limited rainfall during growing seasons.
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What strategy did Cyrus the Great use as he expanded the Persian Empire?

A
He kept local leaders in place.
B
He destroyed rebellious cities.
C
He made tribes become nomadic.
D
He gained loyalty by giving away gold.
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Which Roman social class included noble families?

A
gladiators
B
magistrates
C
patricians
D
plebeians
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The map shows the physical features of Asia.What physical barrier shown on the map was the biggest obstacle to Silk Road trade?

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A
the Black Sea
B
the Taklamakan Desert
C
the Pacific Ocean
D
the Ural Mountains
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What role did geography play in the rise of the Zhou dynasty?

A
The Zhou came across the Gobi desert and allied with peasants to defeat the Shang.
B
The Zhou took control of the land because the Shang soldiers were away fighting a different war.
C
The Zhou took control of the water supply and stripped the Shang of their control over the people.
D
The Zhou introduced new technology for farming, and the peasants supported them over the Shang.
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How did Philip II maintain power over the Greek city-states?

A
He required soldiers to live in Greece.
B
He used bribery and threats to control Greece.
C
He developed alliances with local Greek leaders.
D
He respected the rights of those who lived in Greece.
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How can the influence of Greek architecture be seen in more modern buildings?

A
Friezes are common features in most modern homes.
B
Pediments with detailed sculptures are often used in modern construction.
C
Modern buildings often use carvings of gods and goddesses decoratively.
D
Some elements of Greek architecture, such as columns, are still used today.
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How did Hellenistic thinkers influence the field of philosophy?

A
They spread the idea of using logic to explain things.
B
They used logic to provide evidence that the gods were real.
C
They inspired people to publish books about philosophy.
D
They began to focus on using religion to explain natural events.
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Why was Rome’s location near the Mediterranean Sea important?

A
It provided Rome with drinking water.
B
It caused Rome to experience a harsh climate.
C
It made Rome vulnerable to foreign invasions.
D
It gave Rome access to trade and fresh fish.
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Which statement describes Alexander the Great’s military achievements?

A
He greatly expanded the empire.
B
He created advanced weaponry.
C
He established a naval academy.
D
He created new ways to train troops.
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The map shows the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.According to the map, which body of water was controlled by the Roman Empire?

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A
the Red Sea
B
the Black Sea
C
the Caspian Sea
D
the Persian Gulf
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What is one way in which Caesar Augustus improved Rome’s army?

A
He fired ineffective soldiers.
B
He required equal pay.
C
He hired more generals.
D
He provided new equipment.
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What effect did expanded bureaucracy have on China under the Ming dynasty?

A
It led to a larger military.
B
It helped ensure social stability.
C
It limited the emperor’s influence.
D
It expanded the power of noble families.
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Peloponnesus is connected to Greece by what geographic feature?

A
sea
B
isthmus
C
mountain
D
peninsula
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In which field did Euclid contribute to Hellenistic culture?

A
drama
B
geometry
C
literature
D
philosophy
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How did the Chinese political system influence Kublai Khan’s government?

A
Kublai Khan kept Chinese bureaucracy in place.
B
Kublai Khan kept Chinese social classes as they were.
C
Kublai Khan kept the Chinese tax system in place.
D
Kublai Khan kept Chinese laws and fines as they were.
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What do Christians believe about Jesus’s relationship to God?

A
that Jesus is God’s son
B
that Jesus is God’s friend
C
that Jesus is God’s father
D
that Jesus is God’s neighbor
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How did Qin Shihuangdi organize and rule a large empire?

A
He relied on local leaders to oversee the territories.
B
He set up a central government with a bureaucracy.
C
He appointed family members to leadership positions.
D
He reorganized the feudal system to give the aristocracy power.
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Which aspect of Genghis Khan’s military gave him a huge advantage over the people he conquered?

A
archers on horseback
B
new types of firearms
C
two-wheeled chariots
D
fast and reliable ships
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Who conquered the Sung?

A
the Japanese
B
the Koreans
C
the Mongols
D
the Turks

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