During the Vedic period members of each varna

played specific roles in society.

Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?

Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.

The economic relationship between the United States and China is an example of

both interdepence and globalization

The term "prehistory" refers to

a time when written history did not exist

What prompted the development of written language?

the need to keep record of economic transactions

What happened to most of Jesus' disciples?

Almost all of them were murdered because of their faith

How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?

The bottom of both hierarchies were slaves with few rights.

How was Athens able to dominate the Aegean Sea after the Persian Wars?

its strong navy, paid for by money from the Delian League

Those who follow the Eightfold Path can attain nirvana

Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar?

becuse they were saalty he was taking all their power

Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?

The cost of all that monument-building

Israel split into two kingdoms following the death of King Solomon because

The people of Israel disagreed over who should be king

Augustus' building up Rome directly parallels what other figure and civilization in society?

Pericles building the Parthenon in Athens.

Which of the following is an impact of the increased terrorism seen within the last century?

In general, the world is much more paranoid of attack

How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?

by providing fertile soil for farming

What was one reason why pharaohs had unlimited power within ancient Egyptian society?

Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god in human form.

How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?

He divided Rome into east and west.

One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was

they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.

Although the people of Constantinople referred to themselves as Romans

The eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire

Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by

Explaining Christians didn't need to follow all Jewish laws

Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"

They all claim Abraham as a patriarch

Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?

Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.

What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?

development of cuneiform writing

The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because

they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use

What must all Buddhist accept as truth

suffering is part of human life

How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?

"winners" dictate what place is and where boundary lines are

Trade positively affects society by...

allowing for the exchange of ideas, customs, and technology

Genetically modified plants

Create a hardy plant best for the world's growing population

How do the processes of deforestation and desertification impact the environment?

They lead to a loss of agricultural area.

How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?

by establishing a clear system of written laws

How were the societies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome similar?

Both were built largely by slave labor

The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...

there is no separate between religion and government

What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?

the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle

Ancient civilizations waged war in order to

gain control of rich land or natural resources.

Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?

Chinese goods became available in Europe.

Jains disagreed with Hindus over which of the following?

the necessity of religious rituals

Within the Persian Empire, use of the standard deal created a cultural blending that led to

cultural diffusion and the advancement of many technologies

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1
During the Vedic period members of each varna
changed castes frequently.
played specific roles in society.
married into a higher varna.
followed the Middle Way.
2
Governments with no separation between religion and state are called _____________.
Tyrants
Monarchy
Theocracy
Aristocracy
3
Which of the following is a characteristic of civilizations?
job specialization
trade
absence of art
pastoralists
4
Which of the following themes of geography can be relative or absolute
region
location
place
movement
5
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
New military tactics were developed.
New farming techniques were developed.
Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.
6
The economic relationship between the United States and China is an example of
an international organization
both interdepence and globalization
interdependence
globalization
7
The term "prehistory" refers to
a time before life existed
a time when written history did not exist
a time when humans did not exist
time that scientists and historians don't know much about
8
What prompted the development of written language?
the invention of gunpowder
the need to keep record of economic transactions
the growing power of religion
the invention of spoken language
9
Archaeologists have found two large, well-planned Indus Valley cities—Harappa and
Sudra
Alexandria
Mohenjo Daro.
Brahmaputra
10
What happened to most of Jesus' disciples?
They began the Great Schism of 1054
They went on to lead the great Christian Empires of Europe
They were treated like heroes in the lands they traveled
Almost all of them were murdered because of their faith
11
How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
The bottom of both hierarchies were slaves with few rights.
The top of both hierarchies,a ruler who was considered a god
Political power distributed equally in the classes in both
Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and often.
12
How was Athens able to dominate the Aegean Sea after the Persian Wars?
anarchy
an alliance with Sparta
its ground army
its strong navy, paid for by money from the Delian League
13
The Buddha taught:
Suffering is not part of human life
It is best to avoid medication
Those who follow the Eightfold Path can attain nirvana
Following your desires leads to enlightenment
14
In Hinduism, what happens when one breaks the cycle of rebirth?
Samsara
Enlightenment
Moksha
Nirvana
15
Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar?
because he was extremely unpopular with the Roman people
becuse they were saalty he was taking all their power
because he wanted to take over Persia
to dismantle the Republic and return to monarchy
16
Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?
They had a recession
The cost of all that monument-building
They tried to mint new coins which led to inflation
The royal treasury was robbed by thieves
17
Israel split into two kingdoms following the death of King Solomon because
The Assyrians invaded
The people of Israel disagreed over who should be king
Moses told them God had willed it
The Philistines invaded
18
Augustus' building up Rome directly parallels what other figure and civilization in society?
Xerxes leading Persian troops to Marathon
The Zang Dynasty building the Great Wall of China.
Pericles building the Parthenon in Athens.
Alexander the Great adopting the phalanx system in warfare.
19
Which of the following is an impact of the increased terrorism seen within the last century?
In general, the world is much more paranoid of attack
The world population is decreasing significantly
Islam has declind rapidly in place of Christianity
Christianity has declined rapidly in place of Islam
20
What type of government was established in Rome when the Etruscan kings were overthrown
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
republic
21
How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?
by removing impurities from the water
by providing fertile soil for farming
by creating a natural barrier for defense
by providing an increased supply of fish
22
What was one reason why pharaohs had unlimited power within ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god in human form.
Pharaohs ruled the entire country with terror, fear
In Egyptian government, power derived from the lower classes
The kingdom was too big for one man to rule
23
Which of the following was one of Diocletian’s reforms?
He moved the capital to Constanstinople
He split the empire in two
He conquered all of the Persian empire
He legalized Christianity in the empire
24
How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?
He divided Rome into east and west.
He released the Israelite from slavery in Egypt
He made Judaism the official religion of Rome
He ruled the Persian Empire with the Standard Deal
25
One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was
they were native to the Americas
their empires never fell
they worshipped one god.
they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.
26
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
In colder climates
In dry, desert-like environments
In America
Within river valleys
27
Although the people of Constantinople referred to themselves as Romans
They actually hated geographic Rome
The emperor made Latin the official language not Greek
They actually hated geographic Rome
The eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire
28
Who emerged in early Christianity to oversee church affairs and priests within each city?
bishop
missionaries
pope
apostles
29
Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by
Following Mosaic law
Actively opposing the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
Remaining in Rome
Explaining Christians didn't need to follow all Jewish laws
30
Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"
They all claim Abraham as a patriarch
They all worship idols
They all believe Jesus is the Messiah
They are all polytheistic
31
Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?
Egypt was split into two during his rule.
Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.
Most Egyptians converted to Judaism during his rule.
Egypt became polytheistic under his rule.
32
What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?
development of Hammurabi’s Code
the Phoenician alphabet
the Torah
development of cuneiform writing
33
What is the sacred text of Judaism
The Bible
The Torah
The Gospel
The Vedas
34
The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because
they forced all conquered peoples into slavery
they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use
they developed cuneiform
they relied on their military strength
35
What must all Buddhist accept as truth
the diochotomy of good and evil
that meditation is a distraction
life is misery
suffering is part of human life
36
How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?
agreed upon by all parties
the weak dictate what a place is
"winners" dictate what place is and where boundary lines are
natural boundaries
37
Trade positively affects society by...
encouraging the preservation of distinct characteristics.
lowering the standards for entry into a craft guild.
allowing for the exchange of ideas, customs, and technology
making it more difficult to control the economy
38
Genetically modified plants
Create a hardy plant best for the world's growing population
have bankrupted small farmers.
have well documented effects on humans and the environment.
reduce food production.
39
The shift from hunting and gathering to farming is called the Neolithic Revolution because it
changed life dramatically.
began a long period of warfare in the Fertile Crescent.
began the process of global warming.
coincided with the development of wooden tools.
40
How do the processes of deforestation and desertification impact the environment?
They create global warming.
They always drive up property prices.
They lead to a loss of agricultural area.
They flood the land with excess rain water.
41
The presence of valuable items in Shang royal tombs indicates that the Shang Dynasty...
had no religious beliefs.
believed in an afterlife.
worshipped their ancestors.
often murdered close relatives.
42
How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
by establishing a clear system of written laws
by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
by collecting taxes and providing public services
by creating a democratic form of government
43
Establishing the office of tribune and creating the Law of 12 Tables were a reforms that
led to the fall of Rome
gave more power to patricians
were caused by the Persian war
gave more power to plebeians
44
How were the societies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome similar?
Both were built largely by slave labor
both were monotheistic societies
Both practiced mummification for religious purposes
both were democratic societies
45
Following the fall of Israel the Hebrews were scattered across the world, what is this called?
the Holocaust
Pograms
the Inquisition
the Diaspora
46
The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...
it is run by the people
it is run by a bureaucracy
there is no separate between religion and government
the citizens lived without law
47
What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
migration to the Americas
the emergence of Neanderthals
48
Ancient civilizations waged war in order to
gain control of rich land or natural resources.
spread their ideas, beliefs, customs, and technology.
impose their religion on other cultures.
protect the herds of pastoralists.
49
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
Persian troops conquered new territory in Asia.
Mongol armies conquered an empire in Asia.
Chinese goods became available in Europe.
Italian cities controlled trade in Europe.
50
Jains disagreed with Hindus over which of the following?
the necessity of religious rituals
the process of samara
the practice of nonviolence
the importance of meditation
51
Within the Persian Empire, use of the standard deal created a cultural blending that led to
the development of a single, uniform, monotheistic religion
cultural diffusion and the advancement of many technologies
the development of anarchy
frequent civil war.
52
Which Egyptian pharaoh is remembered for creating more monuments of themselves than any other?
Ramses
Cleopatra
Ptolemy
Tutenkhamen
53
Spartan society revolved around training for war because
Spartans believed they could achieve immortality
They followed a monotheistic religion
They wanted to maintain order and control in their polis.
they were afraid of being taken over by African tribes
54
How did the generals in Rome gain political power?
negotiating with the Roman Senate
patronage with the patricians
passing reforms that helped the plebeians
by invading the city of Rome
55
What was a main consequence of the First Triumvirate forming in Rome?
It divided the empire into three parts
It changed the empire's capital
It directly led to Germanic invasions in the west.
It signaled the end for the Roman Republic
56
The Eastern Roman Empire
Fell to Germanic tribes called Vandals
Rejected all forms of Christianity
Fell to the Hun Invasion
Became known as the Byzantine Empire
57
Moksha is to Hinduism as _____________ is to Buddhism.
Atman
Nirvana
Ahimsa
Samsara
58
Which of the following was a direct cause of the Persian invasions of Greece?
Ionian Greeks revolting against Persian rule
Athenian Democracy threatened the Roman Republic
Alexander the Great taking over Greece
Sparta threatened Persian dominance
59
Which Persian king’s tolerance of other's customs won him the respect of those he conquered?
Darius II
Cambyses
Xerxes
Cyrus the Great
60
When the Second Triumvirate fell, what began?
Athenian Democracy
Julius Caesar became dictator for life
Marc Antony and Cleopatra began to unite Rome.
The Augustan Age, or the Pax Romana(Roman Peace), began
61
How did Roman generals begin to gain political power in Rome?
reforms were passed that allowed plebeians to join the army
the patricians forced the plebeians into military servitude
Generals began hosting "bread and circus" ceremonies
plebeians negotiated with the Senate
62
Which philosopher wrote The Republic?
Plato
Socratic
Aristotle
Archimedes
63
Some scientists believe that global warming
was caused by the meltdown of the nuclear plant in Chernobyl
is caused by air pollution from human activity.
is the result of the green revolution.
is due to cloning
64
What is the name for the Sumerian writing system?
Cuneiform
Pictographic
Demotic
Hieroglyphic
65
What has led to the rapid growth of biotechnology?
The internet
developments in genetics
air pollution
the discovery of atomic energy
66
Process in which the atman is released from the body at death and then reborn
Nirvana
Ahimsa
Samsara
Moksha
67
When something is dynamic, that means it ______________.
stays the same
is not important
is boring
changes
68
What is an appropriate source for studying the past?
art
music
all of these
artifacts
69
How are movement and human environment interaction related?
If the environment is in decline no movement will occur
If the environment is healthy then people move away
there is no interaction between these two themes
If the environment is in decline then movement will occur
70
Which of the following figures is known for spreading Buddhism from India throughout Asia?
Paul of Tarsus
The Buddha
Emperor Ashoka
Siddartha
71
The Babylonians developed a codified law system called
Hammurabi’s Code
Draconian Law
the Ten Commandments
the mandate from heaven
72
When studying history the terms BC and AD have been replaced by BCE and CE, why?
because these terms are not accurate
because these terms are in Latin
because of cultural considerations
because people have adopted a new calendar.
73
When a disease becomes an epidemic it means that
a vaccine has been developed.
only people without access to medical care will be affected.
it is not contagious.
it is spreading quickly and affecting many people
74
The Four Noble Truths teach that
Martial arts can be used to harness spiritual power
Overcoming material desires will end suffering
The young must respect and care for the elderly
Harming animals in any way is morally wrong
75
Who was not a member of the First Triumvirate?
Paul of Tarsus
Julius Caesar
Crassus
Pompey
76
Which of the following is not something we discussed as a theory for what started civilization?
We did not discuss any of these
Agriculture
Trade
Religion
77
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
Persian troops conquered new territory in Africa
Chinese goods became available in Europe.
Italian cities controlled trade in India
It allowed mongol armies to conquere empires in the Americas
78
How long have humans been recording history?
2018 years
10,000 years
1.5 Million Years
90 billion years
79
“What is truth?”These questions are most often associated with the philosopher ____________.
Herodotus
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
80
In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?
Women and men had equal punishment under the law
All people were treated equally under the law
Slaves had just as many rights as free men
Punishment differed depending on social class
81
What was the purpose of Egypt's Bureaucracy?
to control flooding in the Nile
to make sure the pharoah didn't get too powerful
To veto the pharoah's actions
to keep things running smoothly throughout Egypt

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Spring 2019 Midterm Review

81 termsStudBud Administration322 plays

...

Flashcards81 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 81

Answers

1
During the Vedic period members of each varna
changed castes frequently.
played specific roles in society.
married into a higher varna.
followed the Middle Way.
2
Governments with no separation between religion and state are called _____________.
Tyrants
Monarchy
Theocracy
Aristocracy
3
Which of the following is a characteristic of civilizations?
job specialization
trade
absence of art
pastoralists
4
Which of the following themes of geography can be relative or absolute
region
location
place
movement
5
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
New military tactics were developed.
New farming techniques were developed.
Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.
6
The economic relationship between the United States and China is an example of
an international organization
both interdepence and globalization
interdependence
globalization
7
The term "prehistory" refers to
a time before life existed
a time when written history did not exist
a time when humans did not exist
time that scientists and historians don't know much about
8
What prompted the development of written language?
the invention of gunpowder
the need to keep record of economic transactions
the growing power of religion
the invention of spoken language
9
Archaeologists have found two large, well-planned Indus Valley cities—Harappa and
Sudra
Alexandria
Mohenjo Daro.
Brahmaputra
10
What happened to most of Jesus' disciples?
They began the Great Schism of 1054
They went on to lead the great Christian Empires of Europe
They were treated like heroes in the lands they traveled
Almost all of them were murdered because of their faith
11
How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
The bottom of both hierarchies were slaves with few rights.
The top of both hierarchies,a ruler who was considered a god
Political power distributed equally in the classes in both
Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and often.
12
How was Athens able to dominate the Aegean Sea after the Persian Wars?
anarchy
an alliance with Sparta
its ground army
its strong navy, paid for by money from the Delian League
13
The Buddha taught:
Suffering is not part of human life
It is best to avoid medication
Those who follow the Eightfold Path can attain nirvana
Following your desires leads to enlightenment
14
In Hinduism, what happens when one breaks the cycle of rebirth?
Samsara
Enlightenment
Moksha
Nirvana
15
Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar?
because he was extremely unpopular with the Roman people
becuse they were saalty he was taking all their power
because he wanted to take over Persia
to dismantle the Republic and return to monarchy
16
Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?
They had a recession
The cost of all that monument-building
They tried to mint new coins which led to inflation
The royal treasury was robbed by thieves
17
Israel split into two kingdoms following the death of King Solomon because
The Assyrians invaded
The people of Israel disagreed over who should be king
Moses told them God had willed it
The Philistines invaded
18
Augustus' building up Rome directly parallels what other figure and civilization in society?
Xerxes leading Persian troops to Marathon
The Zang Dynasty building the Great Wall of China.
Pericles building the Parthenon in Athens.
Alexander the Great adopting the phalanx system in warfare.
19
Which of the following is an impact of the increased terrorism seen within the last century?
In general, the world is much more paranoid of attack
The world population is decreasing significantly
Islam has declind rapidly in place of Christianity
Christianity has declined rapidly in place of Islam
20
What type of government was established in Rome when the Etruscan kings were overthrown
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
republic
21
How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?
by removing impurities from the water
by providing fertile soil for farming
by creating a natural barrier for defense
by providing an increased supply of fish
22
What was one reason why pharaohs had unlimited power within ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god in human form.
Pharaohs ruled the entire country with terror, fear
In Egyptian government, power derived from the lower classes
The kingdom was too big for one man to rule
23
Which of the following was one of Diocletian’s reforms?
He moved the capital to Constanstinople
He split the empire in two
He conquered all of the Persian empire
He legalized Christianity in the empire
24
How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?
He divided Rome into east and west.
He released the Israelite from slavery in Egypt
He made Judaism the official religion of Rome
He ruled the Persian Empire with the Standard Deal
25
One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was
they were native to the Americas
their empires never fell
they worshipped one god.
they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.
26
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
In colder climates
In dry, desert-like environments
In America
Within river valleys
27
Although the people of Constantinople referred to themselves as Romans
They actually hated geographic Rome
The emperor made Latin the official language not Greek
They actually hated geographic Rome
The eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire
28
Who emerged in early Christianity to oversee church affairs and priests within each city?
bishop
missionaries
pope
apostles
29
Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by
Following Mosaic law
Actively opposing the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
Remaining in Rome
Explaining Christians didn't need to follow all Jewish laws
30
Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"
They all claim Abraham as a patriarch
They all worship idols
They all believe Jesus is the Messiah
They are all polytheistic
31
Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?
Egypt was split into two during his rule.
Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.
Most Egyptians converted to Judaism during his rule.
Egypt became polytheistic under his rule.
32
What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?
development of Hammurabi’s Code
the Phoenician alphabet
the Torah
development of cuneiform writing
33
What is the sacred text of Judaism
The Bible
The Torah
The Gospel
The Vedas
34
The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because
they forced all conquered peoples into slavery
they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use
they developed cuneiform
they relied on their military strength
35
What must all Buddhist accept as truth
the diochotomy of good and evil
that meditation is a distraction
life is misery
suffering is part of human life
36
How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?
agreed upon by all parties
the weak dictate what a place is
"winners" dictate what place is and where boundary lines are
natural boundaries
37
Trade positively affects society by...
encouraging the preservation of distinct characteristics.
lowering the standards for entry into a craft guild.
allowing for the exchange of ideas, customs, and technology
making it more difficult to control the economy
38
Genetically modified plants
Create a hardy plant best for the world's growing population
have bankrupted small farmers.
have well documented effects on humans and the environment.
reduce food production.
39
The shift from hunting and gathering to farming is called the Neolithic Revolution because it
changed life dramatically.
began a long period of warfare in the Fertile Crescent.
began the process of global warming.
coincided with the development of wooden tools.
40
How do the processes of deforestation and desertification impact the environment?
They create global warming.
They always drive up property prices.
They lead to a loss of agricultural area.
They flood the land with excess rain water.
41
The presence of valuable items in Shang royal tombs indicates that the Shang Dynasty...
had no religious beliefs.
believed in an afterlife.
worshipped their ancestors.
often murdered close relatives.
42
How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
by establishing a clear system of written laws
by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
by collecting taxes and providing public services
by creating a democratic form of government
43
Establishing the office of tribune and creating the Law of 12 Tables were a reforms that
led to the fall of Rome
gave more power to patricians
were caused by the Persian war
gave more power to plebeians
44
How were the societies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome similar?
Both were built largely by slave labor
both were monotheistic societies
Both practiced mummification for religious purposes
both were democratic societies
45
Following the fall of Israel the Hebrews were scattered across the world, what is this called?
the Holocaust
Pograms
the Inquisition
the Diaspora
46
The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...
it is run by the people
it is run by a bureaucracy
there is no separate between religion and government
the citizens lived without law
47
What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
migration to the Americas
the emergence of Neanderthals
48
Ancient civilizations waged war in order to
gain control of rich land or natural resources.
spread their ideas, beliefs, customs, and technology.
impose their religion on other cultures.
protect the herds of pastoralists.
49
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
Persian troops conquered new territory in Asia.
Mongol armies conquered an empire in Asia.
Chinese goods became available in Europe.
Italian cities controlled trade in Europe.
50
Jains disagreed with Hindus over which of the following?
the necessity of religious rituals
the process of samara
the practice of nonviolence
the importance of meditation
51
Within the Persian Empire, use of the standard deal created a cultural blending that led to
the development of a single, uniform, monotheistic religion
cultural diffusion and the advancement of many technologies
the development of anarchy
frequent civil war.
52
Which Egyptian pharaoh is remembered for creating more monuments of themselves than any other?
Ramses
Cleopatra
Ptolemy
Tutenkhamen
53
Spartan society revolved around training for war because
Spartans believed they could achieve immortality
They followed a monotheistic religion
They wanted to maintain order and control in their polis.
they were afraid of being taken over by African tribes
54
How did the generals in Rome gain political power?
negotiating with the Roman Senate
patronage with the patricians
passing reforms that helped the plebeians
by invading the city of Rome
55
What was a main consequence of the First Triumvirate forming in Rome?
It divided the empire into three parts
It changed the empire's capital
It directly led to Germanic invasions in the west.
It signaled the end for the Roman Republic
56
The Eastern Roman Empire
Fell to Germanic tribes called Vandals
Rejected all forms of Christianity
Fell to the Hun Invasion
Became known as the Byzantine Empire
57
Moksha is to Hinduism as _____________ is to Buddhism.
Atman
Nirvana
Ahimsa
Samsara
58
Which of the following was a direct cause of the Persian invasions of Greece?
Ionian Greeks revolting against Persian rule
Athenian Democracy threatened the Roman Republic
Alexander the Great taking over Greece
Sparta threatened Persian dominance
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Which Persian king’s tolerance of other's customs won him the respect of those he conquered?
Darius II
Cambyses
Xerxes
Cyrus the Great
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When the Second Triumvirate fell, what began?
Athenian Democracy
Julius Caesar became dictator for life
Marc Antony and Cleopatra began to unite Rome.
The Augustan Age, or the Pax Romana(Roman Peace), began
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How did Roman generals begin to gain political power in Rome?
reforms were passed that allowed plebeians to join the army
the patricians forced the plebeians into military servitude
Generals began hosting "bread and circus" ceremonies
plebeians negotiated with the Senate
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Which philosopher wrote The Republic?
Plato
Socratic
Aristotle
Archimedes
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Some scientists believe that global warming
was caused by the meltdown of the nuclear plant in Chernobyl
is caused by air pollution from human activity.
is the result of the green revolution.
is due to cloning
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What is the name for the Sumerian writing system?
Cuneiform
Pictographic
Demotic
Hieroglyphic
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What has led to the rapid growth of biotechnology?
The internet
developments in genetics
air pollution
the discovery of atomic energy
66
Process in which the atman is released from the body at death and then reborn
Nirvana
Ahimsa
Samsara
Moksha
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When something is dynamic, that means it ______________.
stays the same
is not important
is boring
changes
68
What is an appropriate source for studying the past?
art
music
all of these
artifacts
69
How are movement and human environment interaction related?
If the environment is in decline no movement will occur
If the environment is healthy then people move away
there is no interaction between these two themes
If the environment is in decline then movement will occur
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Which of the following figures is known for spreading Buddhism from India throughout Asia?
Paul of Tarsus
The Buddha
Emperor Ashoka
Siddartha
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The Babylonians developed a codified law system called
Hammurabi’s Code
Draconian Law
the Ten Commandments
the mandate from heaven
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When studying history the terms BC and AD have been replaced by BCE and CE, why?
because these terms are not accurate
because these terms are in Latin
because of cultural considerations
because people have adopted a new calendar.
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When a disease becomes an epidemic it means that
a vaccine has been developed.
only people without access to medical care will be affected.
it is not contagious.
it is spreading quickly and affecting many people
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The Four Noble Truths teach that
Martial arts can be used to harness spiritual power
Overcoming material desires will end suffering
The young must respect and care for the elderly
Harming animals in any way is morally wrong
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Who was not a member of the First Triumvirate?
Paul of Tarsus
Julius Caesar
Crassus
Pompey
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Which of the following is not something we discussed as a theory for what started civilization?
We did not discuss any of these
Agriculture
Trade
Religion
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Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
Persian troops conquered new territory in Africa
Chinese goods became available in Europe.
Italian cities controlled trade in India
It allowed mongol armies to conquere empires in the Americas
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How long have humans been recording history?
2018 years
10,000 years
1.5 Million Years
90 billion years
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“What is truth?”These questions are most often associated with the philosopher ____________.
Herodotus
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
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In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?
Women and men had equal punishment under the law
All people were treated equally under the law
Slaves had just as many rights as free men
Punishment differed depending on social class
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What was the purpose of Egypt's Bureaucracy?
to control flooding in the Nile
to make sure the pharoah didn't get too powerful
To veto the pharoah's actions
to keep things running smoothly throughout Egypt