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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take to put down the Yellow Turban peasant rebellion?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 30 years.

2. How did Brihadratha die?
(a) He was assassinated.
(b) He died during an accident.
(c) He died of old age.
(d) He died of cancer.

3. When did the Zhou dynasty split?
(a) 970 B.C.
(b) 570 B.C.
(c) 870 B.C.
(d) 770 B.C.

4. Why were the Xiongnu, Huns, and Mongols such potent military powers?
(a) They were using bows and arrows.
(b) They were able to mobilized nearly 100% of their male population.
(c) They were physically fit.
(d) They were able to move fast because of their horses.

5. When was "Discourse on the Origins of Inequality" published according to chapter 3?
(a) 1756.
(b) 1765.
(c) 1755.
(d) 1754.

Short Answer Questions

1. What population density allowed agriculture?

2. When was "Ancient Law" by Henry Maine published?

3. How much did grain prices in Anatolia in constant silver units rose by between 1489 to 1616?

4. How long did the Tang Dynasty last?

5. At what age were young boys or men starting their training for public service under Emperor Wu?

(see the answer key)

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