What was the Great Leap Forward?

Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture

Why was writing so important to the river civilization?

Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage

What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?

Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk

Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?

Person's caste dictates jobs, education, and social group

In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?

Representatives are elected to represent people

How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?

They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.

What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?

Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe

What role did women play in ancient India?

Women had few rights within the family and society

Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?

Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history

How did Chinese culture influence Japan?

Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties

What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?

Millions of Chinese people starved to death

On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?

Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)

Area between North and South Korea with no military presence

What is true about North and South Korea today?

They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time

How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?

Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy

How has Japan influenced the world?

Through its innovative technology and electronics

How did India move towards independence?

Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods

How did Hinduism support the caste system?

Caste was determined by actions in previous life

What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?

He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors

Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?

Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism

What was Japan’s role in WWII?

Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific

Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?

Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic

What was one of the results of the Korean War?

North and South Korea are still at war with each other

Why did the communists win the civil war?

Communists were better armed and had more money

What is China like today?

China is pseudo (semi)-communist country

Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?

Religion affected every aspect of Greek life

What is a major belief of Buddhism?

Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path

How did the Mongol invasion impact China?

Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city

What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?

Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade

Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?

Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it

What is true about entertainment in Rome?

Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater

What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?

Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth

Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?

It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made

Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?

Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water

What was the Cultural Revolution?

A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”

What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?

Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy

A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line

How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?

Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands

What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?

The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved

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1
What was the Great Leap Forward?
Mao’s plan to get rid of “Four Olds:”
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
Mao’s plan to get nuclear weapons for China
Mao’s plan to take over southeast Asia within 15 years
2
In the Indian caste system the ___ were the priests and rulers, but the ___ were the outcastes
Sudras, Kshatriyas
Brahmans, Untouchables
Kshatriyas, Untouchables
Untouchables, Vaisyas
3
What kind of government was established after the Chinese revolution?
Socialist Monarchy
Traditionalist Theocracy
Communist Oligarchy
Capitalist Democracy
4
Why was writing so important to the river civilization?
It made irrigation possible
It allowed people to marry whomever they chose
Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage
It made farming easier
5
What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?
Silk, concrete, paper, and guns
Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk
Arches, columns, aqueducts and bricks
Books, newspapers and magazines
6
Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?
People cannot move between castes during one lifetime
People could marry up and move into a different caste
Person's caste dictates jobs, education, and social group
People are born into their castes
7
In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?
A government where every citizen has equal participation
Representatives are elected to represent people
A government which is ruled by a king or other monarch
A government ruled by the wealthy.
8
How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?
Weapons were developed to defend against invaders
They had network of city-states with governments
They practiced organized religion and performed sacrifices
They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.
9
What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?
It was run by a communist dictatorship
It was a constitutional monarchy, with a king and parliament
Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe
It was a theocracy, ruled by a group of priests
10
What role did women play in ancient India?
Women had a privileged role in society
Women had absolutely no rights
Women had freedom and were educated before marriage
Women had few rights within the family and society
11
Buddhists believe that life is full of pain and through meditation can one day achieve ______?
Dharma
Nirvana
Metallica
Valhalla
12
Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?
The caste system
Porcelain, the wheel, the republic government system
Paper, silk, fireworks
Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history
13
How did Chinese culture influence Japan?
The Japanese adopted Hinduism from the Chinese
The Japanese adoption of hieroglyphics
The Japanese adopted a communist government from the Chinese
Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties
14
What happened to the nationalists?
They went into hiding and continued guerilla attacks
They fled to Taiwan
They were executed in public
They escaped to the United States
15
What Aryan practice still has a great impact on Indian culture and society today?
Caste system
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Mandate of Heaven
Communism
16
What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?
China surpassed the United States in technology
Millions of Chinese people were saved from starvation
Millions of Chinese people starved to death
China developed a more efficient way to make valuable steel
17
On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?
Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)
Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile, Yellow, Ganges
Nile, Yellow, Indus, Amazon
Tiber, Amazon, Tigris-Euphrates, Nile
18
What is the DMZ?
The initials of the leader of North Korea
A new weapon developed during WWII
Area between North and South Korea with no military presence
A disease that spread rapidly during the Korean War
19
What is true about North and South Korea today?
They have similar government structures
They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time
They share an military that protects all of Korea
Countries celebrate holidays together and are close friends.
20
How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?
Most Indians pledge allegiance to the Queen of England
Most Hindus converted to Christianity
Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy
It led to the build-up of industries in India and communism
21
How has Japan influenced the world?
Japanese is the fastest growing language in the world
The Japanese forced other countries to become communist
It is a great example of a melting pot of culture
Through its innovative technology and electronics
22
How did India move towards independence?
Mohandas Gandhi led a bloody war for independence
They waited for the British to leave on their own
They revolted and fought violently against the British
Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods
23
How did Hinduism support the caste system?
It did not support the caste system
Upper castes must care for lower castes by paying taxes
Church attendance helps person to better accept caste system
Caste was determined by actions in previous life
24
What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?
He is buried in the Forbidden City
He is not buried but is on display for the public
He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors
He is buried inside of the Great Wall of China
25
Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?
Nationalist Party leader that tried to establish democracy
Last emperor of China that tried unify the people of China
Japanese leader that tried to take over China
Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism
26
What was Japan’s role in WWII?
The Japanese had no role in WWII
The Japanese fought with the U.S. against Germany
The Japanese made an alliance with the Chinese and Koreans
Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific
27
What concept describes the transfer of ideas and beliefs from one civilization to another?
communication
systematic transferal of ideas
Cultural revolution
cultural diffusion
28
Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?
Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic
Christianity conflicted with system of human sacrifice
Roman beliefs did not require the payments of tithes
Christianity was seen as a violent religion
29
What was one of the results of the Korean War?
North Korea took over South Korea and still controls them
North Korea and South Korea finally resolved differences
North and South Korea are still at war with each other
The Chinese and Koreans became close Allies
30
Which Roman emperor allowed for Christianity to be legal and accepted?
Diocletian
Nero
Julius Caesar
Constantine
31
Why did the communists win the civil war?
Chiang Kai-Shek was assassinated and Nat. Party fell apart
Many nationalists died in the Long March
Poor people of China liked promises of the Communist Party
Communists were better armed and had more money
32
What is China like today?
China is the only country in the world with pure communism
China is pseudo (semi)-communist country
China is no longer communist and has become capitalist
China is the only communist country in the world
33
Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?
All gods were once humans before they became gods
Human sacrifices were performed to gain acceptance from gods
Temples were dedicated to the philosophers
Religion affected every aspect of Greek life
34
What is a major belief of Buddhism?
Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path
One must follow he five pillars of faith
Five key relationships help you achieve harmony in life
Confucius followers are God’s chosen ones and he loves them
35
How did the Mongol invasion impact China?
Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city
Chinese secrets like silk making and paper making were lost
China was divided into several kingdoms
China’s divided kingdoms fought the Mongols together
36
What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?
Silk was grown in Europe and Chinese traded for it
It made it very easy for foreign countries to conquer China
Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade
Trade between Europe and Asia slowed
37
Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?
Japanese leader that tried to establish control over China
Communist Party leader that tried to establish a communism
The last emperor of China and tried to unify Chinese people
Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic
38
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
Belief that servants must be buried with emperor
A Buddhist ceremony to formally give an emperor power
Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it
The belief that the emperor was an actual god
39
What is true about entertainment in Rome?
Only free men and women participated in entertainment events
Romans didn’t enjoy violence in their entertainment
Only upper class Romans could afford entertainment
Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater
40
What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?
Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth
Desire for free speech and the ability to criticize gov't
The desire for freedom of religion
The desire for the right to vote
41
Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?
A short time period when China was controlled by the Romans
It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made
It was a time of great wars that conquered many lands
It was the time period when gold was first used in China
42
Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?
This was the only means of travel for people at the time
Rivers provided the only means of protection from invaders
Rivers made it easy to develop weapons
Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water
43
Hindu belief that a person’s actions will determine reincarnate in the next life?
Dharma
Yoga
Brahman
Karma
44
What was the Cultural Revolution?
Movement that led to increase in art, literature, and music
A movement to overthrow Mao after the Great Leap Forward
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”
45
What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?
Sparta was ruled by assembly, Athens was ruled by two kings
Sparta was obsessed with education, Athens-war
Sparta gave no rights to its women, but Athenian's did
Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy
46
What is a dynasty?
The Buddhist belief that what goes around comes around
A leader who was elected by his people
A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line
A leader uses fear and violence to control people
47
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
Monasteries were captured by Chinese who adopted religion
Discrimination forced Buddhist out of India
Buddhists conquered many lands and forced people to convert
Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands
48
What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?
It created a state of fear that was spread by the Red Guards
China reinforced its efforts to manufacture steel
The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved
It set China back 30 years. China is barely recovering today

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