Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

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1
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
wanted their possessions to help identify them
2
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
influence of Buddhism in Japan
decentralized form of Japan's government
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
3
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
a poor boy studying mathematics
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
4
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
Caring for the poor was their top priority
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
They were half men and half gods
5
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
Mauryan Battle
Kalinga Battle
The Great India War
Battle of Harappa
6
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
compassion
friendship
tolerance
loyalty
7
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
8
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Education
Fighting
Colonizing
Family
9
What would be an example of theocracy?
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
president being elected by the people to lead government
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
10
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion
11
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
Worshiped one common god
In organized temples built to worship the gods
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
Believed that all living things had a spirit
12
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the lack of a central power of government
the importance of foreign trade
the absence of cultural ideals
the rapid pace of industrialization
13
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels
they did not bury their dead
they put food and objects in graves
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
14
What cultural change brought about the following:
growth of complex, organized religion
development of complex government
development of metal tools
adoption of agriculture
15
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Monotheistic
Abrahamic
Nativistic
Polytheistic
16
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
the Vedas were written because of it
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
17
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
required to work on the building projects
18
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The democracy centered government
The domestication of animals
The practice of mythology
The implementation of art and architecture
19
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
toleration for various religious beliefs
the lack of social mobility
the right of the people to choose their occupation
equality between men and women
20
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
people did not want to become politicians
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
No one would listen to the leaders
the lack of a written language
21
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
22
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A new capital building being built in London, England
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
23
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
created the first wheel and writing system
developed what is now algebra
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
24
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
sari
kowtowing
ostracism
caste
25
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
karma
dharma
nirvana
yoga
26
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
South America
African sub-continent
India
Australia
27
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
rejection of merit-based government employment system
call for a stricter government and punishment system
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
28
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Karma
Reincarnation
Dharma
Vedas
29
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
Learning, literature, and art flourished
The Guptas established a gold standard
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
Many new lands were added to the empire
30
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
government official caught stealing money from a temple

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