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Unit 1 & 2 World SSWH 1&2
What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?
What is an empire?
Unit 1 & 2 World SSWH 1&2
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What is an empire?
When a group of nations are ruled by many authorities
When a group of nations are ruled by a democratic government
When a group of nations are ruled by a single authority
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What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?
That power must be shared by the head of government
That no ruler could govern without the consent of the people
That no ruler could govern w/o consent of the royal family
That no ruler could govern without the consent of the gods
3
Who overthrew the Qin Dynasty and would become the longest lasting dynasty in Chinese’s history
Xia Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
4
What are the basic teachings of Judaism?
That Muhammad is god’s final prophet
They are god’s chosen people and they have god’s true law
They believe Jesus is the Messiah and the way to heaven
5
All of following were the 3 problems that faced the Sumerians except for?
Few natural resources
Unpredictable flooding
No natural barriers for protection.
Strong monsoon winds
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What physical feature did the Egyptians depend on and worship as a god?
Sahara Desert
Euphrates River
Himalayan Mountains
Nile River
7
What was the first civilization in Mesoamerica?
Olmecs
Mayans
Inca
Aztec
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All may be reasons for the decline of the Olmec, except...
Destroyed their own cities after their ruler died
Invaded by outside forces
Funneled too much natural and human resources into religion
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What are the main beliefs of Daoism?
An idea that the government needs to have complete control
The idea that natural forces rule over all things
The idea that peace can be maintained through relationships
10
What is reincarnation?
The process by which a person gives up material possessions
The process by which a soul is liberated from all suffering
Process when a soul is reborn to achieve Moksha or Nirvana
The process by which rulers gain the right to rule
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How did the fact that India is a subcontinent help it develop?
It developed without fear of being attacked from the outside
It developed without the fear of religious conflicts
It developed without the fear of internal conflicts
12
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spread of ideas and exchange of products
A just ruler has divine approval
To control large areas of territory
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What is karma?
Process by which a soul is reborn until they achieve Moksha
That an individual’s wealth follows them to their next life.
That an individual’s actions follow them to their next life
An individual’s education follows them to their next life
14
What is a ziggurat?
Egyptian building that functioned as their religious center
Mesopotamian building used as a religious/political center
Mesopotamian building used primarily as their market place
Egyptian building used as a social center
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All of following were the 3 solutions to issues the Sumerians faced except for?
Made use of ships to increase their trade
They dug irrigation ditch
Traded with other societies for natural resources
Built walls to protect them from the elements.
16
What dynasty overthrew the Shang Dynasty and what idea did they use to justify their overthrow?
Qin Dynasty- Feudalism
Zhou Dynasty- Mandate of Heaven
Qin Dynasty- Confucianism
Zhou Dynasty- Legalism
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What is a Theocracy?
A government ruled by a god or by a priest.
A government ruled by a group of people
A government ruled by one person
18
What 2 rivers did early China depend on?
Euphrates River and Tigris River
Nile River and the Huang He River
Huang He River (Yellow) and the Chang Jinag (Yangtze) River
Indus River and Ganges River
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What is monotheism?
A belief in one god
The belief that there is no god.
A belief in many gods
20
What region makes up Mesoamerica?
South America
North America
Eastern Europe
Central America
21
All were effects of Bantu Migration except
Boat making skills
Language created the foundation for many Africans
Spread of Agriculture
Spread of Iron working skills
22
What ruler would create the first Empire in India?
Chandra Gupta
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya
23
What was the name of the Mesopotamian’s writing?
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Papyrus
Phonetic
24
What is the goal of Hinduism?
To reach Moksha, by connecting your Atman with the Brahman
To reach Nirvana by living a life free of desires
25
It was the first time that a political unit had created written rules for the entire population
Feudalism
Hammurabi's Code
Zoroastrianism
Mandate of Heaven
26
What was India’s Golden age?
It was a time of peace that allowed India to develop
It was a time of war that allowed India to develop
27
According to Buddha what causes people to be reincarnated?
Relationships
Corrupt governments
Material possessions
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What are the main beliefs of Legalism
The idea that natural forces rule over all things
The idea that peace can be maintained through relationships
An idea that the government needs to have complete control
29
What is polytheism?
The belief that there is no god.
A belief in one god.
A belief in many gods
30
What group's migration helped populate and spread ideas (Iron Working) around African?
Mayans
Aztecs
Incas
Bantu
31
What is the relationship between the religious and political authority in ancient Egypt?
The Pharaohs were gods and also their political leaders
The pharaohs were only political leaders
The pharaohs were handpicked by the gods to rule.
The Pharaohs were only religious leaders
32
What is the name of the Jewish holy book and place of worship?
Old Testament and Ziggurat
Quran and Mosque
Torah and Synagogue
Bible and Church
33
What was the name of the first Chinese civilization?
Shang Dynasty
Xia Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
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What are two examples of Olmec art?
Jaguars and Steles
Olmec heads and hands
Olmec heads and Jaguars
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What is a city-state?
A nation that acts as their own independent political unit.
A country that acts as their own independent political unit
A city that acts as their own independent political unit.
36
Who founded Hinduism and when was it founded?
Buddha, around 563
Jesus, around 32 AD
Abraham, unknown start time
Unknown, unknown start time
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What are hieroglyphics?
The first example of a phonetic alphabet
The ancient Sumerians writing system
The ancient Egyptians writing system
