An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

Ancient Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and Pax Romana in Rome all had a golden age with

outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences

What is a major feature of a traditional economy?

bartering for goods and services

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

An important factor that kept the ancient Greek city-states from uniting as a nation was the

mountainous topography of the region

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

political corruption and the instability of the government

Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth

The five relationships taught by Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to

maintain social and political order

One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both

built unity and communication by building a system of roads

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

learning to give up selfish desire

Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

The ancient Athenians are credited with

establishing governments that had democratic elements

Confucianism emphasizes the idea that

people have an important responsibility to family & society

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1
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
2
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
are monotheistic.
base their beliefs on the Koran.
stress belief in reincarnation.
both practice polygamy.
3
Early civilizations developed mainly in
valleys near rivers
mountainous areas
areas with abundant mineral resources
areas with climatic diversity
4
The history of which civilization was shaped by monsoons, the Himalayas, and the Indus River?
Ancient Egypt
Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
Babylonian Empire
5
Ancient Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and Pax Romana in Rome all had a golden age with
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
the furthest expansion of their borders
the end of foreign domination
6
One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both
promoted art and literature
allowed universal suffrage
developed matriarchal societies
established plantation agriculture
7
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
emphasize the importance of life after death
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
create a stable society
provide a framework for the development of democracy
8
What is a major feature of a traditional economy?
bartering for goods and services
determining prices using a free market
nationalizing foreign-owned businesses
establishing quotas based on five-year plans
9
Ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
materialism
ethnocentrism
cultural diffusion
imperialism
10
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
11
An important factor that kept the ancient Greek city-states from uniting as a nation was the
lack of a common language
size of the desert regions
mountainous topography of the region
cold, hostile climate
12
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions
political corruption and the instability of the government
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
13
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Animism
Judaism
14
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
practice a belief in many gods
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
15
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
the civil service system
cultural diffusion
economic dependence
Mandate of Heaven
16
The Thar Desert, Ganges River, and Deccan Plateauare all geographic features of
Japan
China
India
Indonesia
17
The five relationships taught by Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to
serve the needs of religious leaders
respect and worship nature
improve their position in life
maintain social and political order
18
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
built unity and communication by building a system of roads
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democratic societies i
developed a social system in which great equality existed
19
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
worshipping Allah as the one true god
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up selfish desire
20
Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
Phoenician
Greek
Sumerian
Egyptian
21
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
owning land
a classless society
respect for authority
religious beliefs
22
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holiday.
are polytheistic.
followed a strict code of nonviolence.
have roots in Judaism.
23
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
Unified national court systems were developed.
24
The ancient Athenians are credited with
eliminating slavery
inventing the printing press
establishing governments that had democratic elements
inventing and using the wheel
25
The ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
drama
poetry
economics
law
26
Confucianism emphasizes the idea that
an individual's goals are more important than the group
economic success is more desirable than knowledge
government should own the means of production
people have an important responsibility to family & society

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