What is an example of coercive behavior that is used to form and maintain states? Choose the best answer.

Enslavement and threats of violence

Which statement best demonstrates how agricultural, pastoralist, and forager communities differ from one another?

They have different primary food sources.

What does the discovery of valuables in her tomb indicate about Lady Fu Huo's social status? ("China - Shang Dynasty")

She was highly respected and important.

What geographic challenges made it difficult for societies living in the Andes region to come together?

Coastal deserts and a steep mountain range

Why did the ummah split early in Islam’s history?

Disagreement over who should rule split the ummah into Sunni and Shi’a

Which is an important contribution of Legalism?

Standardized weights and measures

What do historians refer to as the “cognitive revolution”?

Able to think abstractly and talk about things beyond the material world.

What are some reasons a state may form according to “voluntary theory”?

To reduce violence and create fair systems of trade

What does the fact that a religion is “universal” mean?

Anyone can join if they're willing to accept the beliefs, ideas, rituals.

Karl Jaspers argued that portable belief systems differ from earlier belief systems. What is one reason they differ?

They did not depend on spirits, rituals, or ideas tied to a specific place.

What is the core concept of Daoism?

People should try to be in harmony with “the way”.

How was the social hierarchy organized under Hinduism?

The caste system distinguished groups based on social roles.

What made Hinduism appealing to people?

The belief that they didn’t have to earn their place in the afterlife.

Which of the following best explains “coercive theory” when it comes to state formation?

A group of people want control over others and their resources.

Which of the following statements best explains how governments played a role in expanding trade networks?

Governments built canals and bridges.

How did Buddhism challenge Vedic beliefs?

All, no matter what class, could achieve salvation by letting go of desire

What did Confucius argue had to be done for order to be restored in society?

Societies had to promote learning and virtues.

Aksum adopted Christianity as its official religion after trading with the Romans. What is this is an example of?

Trade networks led to sharing of new ideas.

A set of books that recorded Hebrew traditions

Which of the following definitions of a state best encompasses all types of states, from early to modern societies?

A complex political, social, and economic structure

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1
What is an example of coercive behavior that is used to form and maintain states? Choose the best answer.
Religious figureheads and divine rule
Enslavement and threats of violence
Taxation and the creation of an upper class
Persuasive speeches and promises of wealth
2
Which of the following was most integral to the creation and organization of cities?
The division of labor
Iron tools
Trade networks
Writing systems
3
Which statement best demonstrates how agricultural, pastoralist, and forager communities differ from one another?
They have different spiritual beliefs.
They have different primary food sources.
They all have different family structures.
They all have different migratory habits.
4
What does the discovery of valuables in her tomb indicate about Lady Fu Huo's social status? ("China - Shang Dynasty")
She was very spiritual.
She was highly respected and important.
She was fond of nice things.
She was married to the king.
5
What geographic challenges made it difficult for societies living in the Andes region to come together?
Lack of usable water and desert patches
Steep mountains and dense rainforests
Distance from trade networks and vast deserts
Coastal deserts and a steep mountain range
6
Which of the following was a Phoenician invention that revolutionized the world?
Phoenician iron
Phoenician purple dye
Phoenician silk
The Phoenician alphabet
7
Why did the ummah split early in Islam’s history?
The split happened naturally as believers were spread across vast distances
Disagreement over the Qur’an's words split the ummah into Sunni and Shi’a
Muslim-ruled empires came up with their own codified Islamic laws.
Disagreement over who should rule split the ummah into Sunni and Shi’a
8
Which is an important contribution of Legalism?
Standardized weights and measures
More specialized jobs
Ending the Warring States period
A greater connection to the spiritual world
9
What do historians refer to as the “cognitive revolution”?
The widespread increase in knowledge; development of skills and technology.
Development of beliefs that were focused on the human mind and spirit.
Shift in perspective towards the spiritual that came as cities developed.
Able to think abstractly and talk about things beyond the material world.
10
Which of the following makes states possible? Choose the best answer.
Colonies
Long-distance trade
Large-scale irrigation
Collective imagination
11
What are some reasons a state may form according to “voluntary theory”?
To allow certain people to work less than others
To reduce violence and create fair systems of trade
To develop trade networks and bring more people into agriculture
To enforce agreements and wage wars against neighboring groups
12
What does the fact that a religion is “universal” mean?
It's used by the state to influence people’s behavior and control networks.
Anyone can become a member if they move to a place of worship.
Its origins are mysterious and unknown.
Anyone can join if they're willing to accept the beliefs, ideas, rituals.
13
Karl Jaspers argued that portable belief systems differ from earlier belief systems. What is one reason they differ?
They did not depend on spirits, rituals, or ideas tied to a specific place.
They helped people within a community feel connected to each other.
They focused on creation and the meaning of life, so they spread easily
They were simpler and could be spread to people with different languages.
14
Hindus believe a person’s status is determined by the actions they perform in their life. What term describes this?
Samsara
Brahman
Moksha
Karma
15
What is the core concept of Daoism?
People should try to be in harmony with society.
People must follow the rules of the government.
People should try to be in harmony with “the way”.
People are in control of how things change.
16
Which of the following correctly identifies one negative consequence of the Silk Road?
The establishment of slavery
The spread of disease
The spread of iron
The spread of monasteries
17
What factor allowed empires to maintain control over their territories while sending their troops to war?
Growing populations
Established roads
Transportation technologies
Powerful governments
18
How was the social hierarchy organized under Hinduism?
The caste system distinguished groups based on social roles.
The caste system distinguished groups based on how they died.
The caste system distinguished groups based on production.
The caste system distinguished groups based on skin color.
19
What made Hinduism appealing to people?
It didn’t distinguish between social classes and all were considered equal
The belief that they didn’t have to earn their place in the afterlife.
they could be born to a better life if they acted better in this one.
They didn’t have to make contact with the gods for guidance ineveryday life
20
Which of the following best explains “coercive theory” when it comes to state formation?
A group of people want control over others and their resources.
People want to improve trade networks and reduce violence.
Certain people physically steal other people’s land for themselves.
People compete for resources and states are the only way to resolve resour
21
Which of the following statements best explains how governments played a role in expanding trade networks?
Governments created common systems of weights, measures, and coinage.
Governments left traders unprotected.
Governments promoted the use of pack animals.
Governments built canals and bridges.
22
How did Buddhism challenge Vedic beliefs?
Everyone has a place in a hierarchical social order that creates balance.
No matter what your class, you could achieve salvation through education
The elite of society could achieve salvation/wisdom by letting go of desire
All, no matter what class, could achieve salvation by letting go of desire
23
What did Confucius argue had to be done for order to be restored in society?
Societies had to reward virtuous people.
Societies had to promote learning and virtues.
Societies had to separate “superior” and “inferior” people.
Societies had to punish disobedient people.
24
Aksum adopted Christianity as its official religion after trading with the Romans. What is this is an example of?
Trade networks led to sharing of new ideas.
Trade networks led to the the spread of legal systems.
Trade networks led to the expansion of writing systems.
Trade networks led to the transfer of people.
25
What is the Jewish idea of a Messiah?
A god
A king
A prophet
A savior
26
Why was iron technology so impactful?
Iron was more durable.
Iron was incredibly abundant.
Iron was stronger than other metals.
Iron was expensive.
27
Which statement describes how the Silk Road impacted societies within the Afro-Eurasian Network?
Societies expanded.
Disease declined.
Gender hierarchies declined.
Militaries expanded.
28
What is the Torah?
An unspoken understanding between the Hebrews and God
A leader within the community who acted as a bridge between God and people
Another name for the Bible
A set of books that recorded Hebrew traditions
29
Which of the following definitions of a state best encompasses all types of states, from early to modern societies?
An area ruled by a central government and a hereditary dynasty
A complex political, social, and economic structure
A structure that governs how a city and its surrounding area operates
A structure of governance with the main goal of improving trade
30
Which innovation drastically helped ancient societies travel long distances and migrate to other lands?
Chariots
Written script
Domesticated horses
Iron plows

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