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Unit 2 - Classical Civilizations
Unit 2 - Classical Civilizations
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Classical Civilization Test Prep
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1
Who started construction of the Great Wall?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
Confucius
2
Which two civilizations gave rights to citizens & allowed them to participate in government?***
Persia & Israel
Athens & Rome
Qin China & Greece
Sparta & Han China
3
Mixing of customs from Persia, Greece, India, & Egypt is known as Hellenism, an example of ...
Cultural Diffusion.
Aristocracy.
Polytheism.
Bureaucracy.
4
The 5 key relationships are associated with the ideas of...
Qin Shihuangdi
Legalist Han Fei
Confucius
King Solomon
5
Confucian ideas continued after the Fall of the Han Dynasty because...
Warlords forced people to follow Confucian ideas
Confucius led a brutal slaughter to unite China
The fall of the Han Dynasty was a well kept secret
Confucianism stresses family roles no matter who's in charge
6
A theocracy is frequently led by...
Priests.
the King.
The popular people.
the oldest families.
7
Han China and the Roman Empire indirectly thrived from one another. How?
Exchange of new religions led to new ideas.
Mail Services along the royal road.
Trade from the Silk Road.
Emperor used Roman builders to construct the wall.
8
Government instability led to downfall of which two societies? ***
Han and Rome
Israel and Gupta
Qin and Maurayan
Persia and Greece
9
What made King Cyrus of Persia so Great according to outsiders?
He tolerated those with different views.
He forced everyone to join the military.
He was very religious.
He loved to play sports in his free time.
10
Which civilization practiced
direct democracy
?
Rome (Under the Roman Republic)
China (Han Dynasty)
Persia (After Darius I)
Greece (Athens)
11
The 4 Noble truths are part of which religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
12
What makes the 5th stage of the Dynastic Cycle so important to Chinese History?
It was a time of Peace
Dynasties got stronger during this stage
The mandate of heaven allows rulers to stay in power
Rebellions lead to new Rulers
13
How is Judaism (& Christianity) different from other classical era religions?
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Their rulers (like Solomon) are considered gods.
Polytheistic and stolen from Greek culture.
Monotheistic and God is all powerful.
There is no god, enlightenment comes from within.
14
Persian communication was efficient thanks to what?
***
Elephant Messengers
Aqueducts
Well Maintained Roads
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15
Why was the Silk Road important?
The only way to travel in the Classical Ages.
Trade between the Middle East and China.
Armies could invade Rome using this road.
Silk grew along this road.
16
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers? ***
Protection against invaders.
Rivers were seen as holy sites for worship.
Transportation.
Access to fresh water.
17
Confucius ideas were set in place in order to...
***
Force people to follow the law
Promote Democracy
Help society grow through harmony
Ensure family life was in order
18
How were Rome and Han China similar?
High Levels of Technology was utilized
Both societies believed in Judaism
Merchants ruled the Societies
Both developed beuracracies
19
The Republic system of government was practiced in . . .
Han Dynasty China.
Persia.
Rome.
Athens.
20
_____ greatly benefited from being the middlemen along the Silk Road between China and Rome.
Latin
Israel
India
Athens
21
Due to the mountains and separation by the sea, Greece developed as . . .
several independent city-states.
bureaucracy following the ideas of Confucius.
under the control of the Persian Empire.
a single united government.
22
Which type of government is ruled by the Nobility?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Aristocracy
23
Persian King Darius is known for . . .
Killing Alexander the Great during battle.
warring with China and becoming the first emperor.
building the Nile Canal and the Royal Roads.
Liberating all slaves and promoting Confucian ideals.
24
Which form of government is correctly described below?
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Monarchy - "Priests and Religion rule"
Oligarchy - "One king with unlimited power"
Theocracy - "Rule based on Nobility"
Democracy - "Power to the people"
25
Why is Christianity seen as a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
Christian beliefs of peace went against Roman conquering.
Romans had upset the Christian gods and were punished.
The Pope became the Last Roman Emperor.
The Mandate of Heaven conflicted with Roman Rule.
26
Which legal code was displayed publicly so that everyone knew the punishments? ***
Ten Commandments
Neolithic Revolution
Hammurabi's Code
Han Fei's Legalism
27
How did religions spread during the Classical Period?
Trade routes saw the exchange of ideas.
By traveling along river routes they gained more followers.
Door to Door salesmen were very convincing.
Marriage between different groups.
28
According to the Buddha, how does a person reach Nirvana?
Rejecting all false gods and only worshiping God.
Acting in accordance with one's Caste.
Achieving enlightenment by following the Eight-fold Path.
Eliminating earthly desires.
29
As a result of the Neolithic Revolution ...
***
Job specialization developed.
Egyptians were enslaved by Mesopotamia.
Civilizations began around mountains.
Woman would have more political power.
30
The temple in Jerusalem was built by...
Darius I
Qin Shi Huang
Solomon
Alexander the Great
31
The goal of Buddhism is to ...
Reach Heaven after you die
Meet up with Brahma
Be reborn higher in the Caste System
Be Released all Pain and Suffering
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What is true about the Caste System in India?
You could change castes by following the example of Buddha.
People should work the job they love to do.
You were born into a caste and remained for life.
Only women could be part of the Brahmin caste.
