How did Persian and Greek civilizations differ in their political organization and values?

Cult of kingship (Persian) vs many city-states (Greek

Which refers to a feature of the conception of the divine found in Judaism?

An understanding God is engaged in history

What did Confucianism and Greek rationalism have in common?

A secular approach to understanding the world

Why was the Chinese empire able to take shape so quickly, while the Romans took centuries?

Chinese imperial system already existed from prior dynasties

In what ways did Buddhism reflect Hindu traditions?

Ordinary life is an illusion, karma, rebirth, & meditation

Which of the following reflects Christianity by 500 CE?

Christianity was endorsed by states in Europe & North Africa

What internal and external factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman & Chinese empires?

Became too expensive, citizen uprisings, & nomadic threats

Which of the following contributed to the decline of Buddhism in India?

absorbed into a reviving Hinduism.

What were the consequences for both sides of the encounter between the Persians and the Greeks?

Strengthened Greek pride; led to Peloponnesian War, Little impact on Persian Empire; extended Greek democracy

What did Buddhism and Christianity have in common?

Both started as reform of religion, but became separate.

What did Confucius, Zarathustra, and Siddhartha Gautama have in common?

They were all historical founders of philosophy or religion

Which of the following experiences did both the Buddha and Jesus share?

They were transformed by their followers into gods.

Vietnamese woman who led revolt against China

What aspects of Zoroastrianism and Judaism are also found in Christianity & Islam?

Conflict between good and evil; personal God

what followed after the collapse of the Roman Empire

led to decentralized political systems.

How did Rome grow from a single city to the center of a huge empire?

Respected value & political system; powerful army

Why has Confucianism been defined as a "humanistic philosophy" and not a supernatural religion?

Concerned w/ human relationships, government, social harmony

How did Christianity change in first 500 years?

Egalitarian small churches grew to male dominated churches

Compare the teachings of Jesus and Buddha.

Both wisdom/morality teachers; only Jesus claimed to be God

How did Hinduism emphasize support for the caste system?

Devotion to caste duties may provide a path to salvation

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How did Persian and Greek civilizations differ in their political organization and values?
Multicultural (Greek) vs Cultural homogenization (Persia)
Cult of kingship (Persian) vs many city-states (Greek
Both used spies to locate traitors
Direct Democracy (Greek) vs Republican Democracy (Persian)
2
First great Greek philosopher to turn rationalism toward questions of human existence
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
3
Chinese philosophy/religion that advocates simplicity
Vedas
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
4
Which refers to a feature of the conception of the divine found in Judaism?
Heaven is a state in which the individual is extinguished.
A principle of the way nature underlies everything
An understanding God is engaged in history
A notion that the primal unitary energy creates divine power
5
Who was "first" emperor of China who forcibly reunited China?
Chin Shidowei
Han Shishuda
Qin Shihuangdi
Trung Trac
6
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were associated with
the Vedas.
Greek rationalism
Zoroastrianism
Legalism
7
What did Confucianism and Greek rationalism have in common?
A monotheistic perspective on religion
A fervent belief in the supernatural
A secular approach to understanding the world
A diverse pantheon of gods
8
Why was the Chinese empire able to take shape so quickly, while the Romans took centuries?
The Chinese military was more subordinate to authority
The Chinese made sure to treat peasants fairly
Chinese imperial system already existed from prior dynasties
The Chinese used slaves more effectively
9
In what ways did Buddhism reflect Hindu traditions?
Buddhism often rejected Hindu caste systems
Buddhism holds faith in as many gods as Hinduism
Death is the end of all existence, per both faiths
Ordinary life is an illusion, karma, rebirth, & meditation
10
Chinese philosophy distinguished by adherence to clear laws with vigorous punishments
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Theraveda
11
Which of the following reflects Christianity by 500 CE?
It was clear future of Christianity was in Europe.
States questioned political loyalty of converts
Christianity was endorsed by states in Europe & North Africa
Christianity became more unified as it spread; Rome center
12
Buddhist learning center, seen as first university
Theraveda
Vedas
Mahayana
Nalanda
13
The era in which Greek culture spread widely in Eurasia and North Africa
Golden Era
pax Romana
Hellenistic Era
14
Earliest religious texts of India
Upanishads
Nalanda
Vedas
15
Which of the following had a weak tradition of rule by monarchs?
Rome
Athens
India
China
16
Major female Confucian author of Han dynasty who gave insight into thinking on women
Legalism
Confucianism
Ban Zhao
Bhagavad Gita
17
A Hindu epic text, part of the Mahabharata, affirming caste duties as path to rel. liber.
Plato
Perpetua
Bhagavad Gita
Nalanda
18
Greek philosopher who argued that a good society would be led by philosopher-king
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
19
First great popularizer of Christianity
Perpetua
St. Paul
Jesus of Nazareth
Aristotle
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What internal and external factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman & Chinese empires?
Empires became too large to govern and foreign disease came
Slave rebellions and inability to use religious ideologies
Became too expensive, citizen uprisings, & nomadic threats
They disobeyed their parents
21
Secular system of scientific and philosophic thought
Zoroastrianism
Greek rationalism
Judaism
Legalism
22
Direct democracy in which free male population voted
Hellenistic democracy
Roman democracy
Athenian democracy
23
Which of the following contributed to the decline of Buddhism in India?
absorbed into a reviving Hinduism.
competition from Confucianism
failed to establish Buddhist monasteries..
suppression by Emperor Ashoka.
24
Major Empire that encompassed most of India
Ashokan Empire
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
25
Athens' leadership in which event establish its dominance over other city-states in the region?
Greco-Persian Wars
Punic Wars
Peloponnesian War
Pax Romana
26
What were the consequences for both sides of the encounter between the Persians and the Greeks?
The Persian Hellenistic Era
Strengthened Greek pride; led to Peloponnesian War
Little impact on Persian Empire; extended Greek democracy
27
Which of the following emphasized arguement, logic, reason, and questioning of wisdom?
Daoist philosophers
Zoroastrianism
Greek thinkers
Confucian scholars
28
Who was the great-nephew of Julius Caesar who became sole ruler of Roman state?
Flauvius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Marc Antony
Caesar Agustus
29
What did Buddhism and Christianity have in common?
Both started as reform of religion, but became separate.
Both ultimately died out in land of birth
Both associated with a particular people and land
Neither became an active missionary religion nor spread wide
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Macedonian who conquered the Persian Empire and part of India
Alexander the Great
Trung Trac
Ashoka
Caesar Augustus
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Theologically distinct Christian church based in Syria and Persia
Perpetua
Church of the East
Mahayana
Confucianism
32
What did Confucius, Zarathustra, and Siddhartha Gautama have in common?
They all spoke on behalf of the poor and oppressed.
They criticized the hypocrisies of the powerful.
They were all historical founders of philosophy or religion
Their teachings had a sharp social and political edge.
33
Major empire that expanded from Iranian plateau to incorporate Middle East from Egypt to India
Mauryan Empire
Han Empire
Roman Empire
Persian Empire
34
Which of the following experiences did both the Buddha and Jesus share?
They allied themselves with religious authorities.
They traveled to Africa to spread their religion.
They were persecuted by Zoroastrian rulers.
They were transformed by their followers into gods.
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Monotheistic religion developed by the Hebrews
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Nalanda
Mahayana
36
Who was Trung Trac?
Vietnamese family who came to rule China
Vietnamese woman who led revolt against China
First woman emperor of China
37
"Great Vehicle" popular development of Buddhism
Theraveda
Mahayana
38
Indian prince turned ascetic who founded Buddhism
Ban Zhao
Socrates
Bhagavad Gita
Siddhartha Gautama
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What aspects of Zoroastrianism and Judaism are also found in Christianity & Islam?
All dominated Persian culture at one point
All focused more on the present life than the afterlife
The belief in a pantheon of gods
Conflict between good and evil; personal God
40
what followed after the collapse of the Roman Empire
led to decentralized political systems.
ushered in a new phase of stability.
caused an increase in population growth.
produced a culturally homogenous civilization.
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How did Rome grow from a single city to the center of a huge empire?
Respected value & political system; powerful army
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus led them to glory
The Roman Senate and Assemblies governed society
Alexander the Great never lost a military battle
42
Term used to describe stability and prosperity of the early Roman Emipire
pax Romana
pax Christiana
peace of our times
Golden Age
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Why has Confucianism been defined as a "humanistic philosophy" and not a supernatural religion?
It had a long-lasting impact on Chinese politics and society
It never became as popular as other religions
Concerned w/ human relationships, government, social harmony
Unlike Jesus, Buddha, & Muhammad, Confucius never existed
44
How did Christianity change in first 500 years?
Evolved from philosophical reflections on life
Changed from religion of ritual to one of devotion
Reason replaced faith
Egalitarian small churches grew to male dominated churches
45
Compare the teachings of Jesus and Buddha.
Both wisdom/morality teachers; only Jesus claimed to be God
Both encouraged love for others and claimed to be gods
Neither was believed to be God by his followers
Neither came from wealthy backgrounds & favored aristocrats
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Greek philosopher who was student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
47
Ashoka was
ruler of Mauryan Emipre
ruler of Persian Empire
Ruler of Han dynasty
48
Some elements of Zoroastrianism are found in which of the following?
Daoism
Hinduism
Judaism
Confucianism
49
How did Hinduism emphasize support for the caste system?
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It advocated for different districts & annual death matches
Devotion to caste duties may provide a path to salvation
It didn't. Hindu faith argued against inequality
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Which is a distinctive feature of the Greek way of thinking in the classical era?
Confidence in human reason
Deference to established authority
Reverence for organized religion
Respect for received wisdom
51
Which reflects a view of women found in Confucianism, Hinduism, and Christianity?
Women should obey men.
Women should be enslaved.
Women are better rulers.
Women are a source of goodness.
52
What changes did Alexander's conquests bring in their wake?
The Persian Empire grew stronger
Dissemination of Greek culture in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India
A spreading of Roman culture worldwide
A reduction in cities named Alexandria
53
What different answer(s) to the problem of disorder arose in classical era China?
An extension of Chinese imperial rule to Tibet
Legalism, Confucianism, & Daoism
The adoption of Buddhism and abolition of slavery
A tribute system with strong northern nomads
54
What were the two major Persians invasions of Greece in which the Persians were defeated?
Great Civil War
Greco-Persian Wars
Spartan Wars
Persian Push
55
How did semi-democratic governments emerge in some of the Greek city-states?
Sparta allowed greater freedoms to women
The Peloponnesian War brought an end to the Greek alliance
Augustus Caesar established the Senate and Assemblies
Challenges to the aristocracy & more citizens in assemblies
56
Dynasty that ruled China from 206 BC to 220 CE
Tang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
57
Which of the following represents a way Greek scholarship influenced the world?
Greek learning was incorporated in Confucianism
Greek ideas entered India and were absorbed into Hinduism
Greek knowledge became a central element in "Eastern" civ.
Greek texts were translated to Arabic
58
The cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu lies at the heart of which religion?
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
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Chinese philosophy first enunciated by Confucius that advocated moral example of superiors
Judaism
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
60
Indian mystical and philosophical works written between 800 and 400 BCE
Upanishads
Vedas
Mahayana
Nalanda
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Why were the Roman and Chinese empires able to enjoy long periods of stability and prosperity?
They kept peaceful relations with all neighbors
They kept all classes in society at peace
Powerful armies, effective govs, & public works for citizens
Both extensively used slavery and avoided burdening peasants
62
Young Christian convert who left personal account of arrest and trial in diary
Perpetua
Ban Zhao
Saint Paul
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Which of the following reflects a Zoroastrian idea that can be found in Judaism & Christianity?
The idea of Brahman (World Soul)
The concepts of heaven and hell
The unity of opposites
Notion of reincarnation
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God (prophet) of Christianity
Plato
Saint Paul
Jesus of Nazareth
Perpetua
65
Persian monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra
Perpetua
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
66
In what ways was Christianity transformed in the 5 centuries following the death of Jesus?
Grew abundantly, leading to Roman Catholic church
It evolved into Judaism
It became a faith only for the lower stratum of society
Grew slowly because of Roman persecution
67
Why were centralized empires so much less prominent in India than in China?
Indian empires had far more cultural diversity than China
China's Great Wall was able to keep out monstrous beasts
India experienced less enemy invasions, reducing experience
Indian leaders refused to accept Buddhism
68
"Teaching of the Elders" early form of Buddhism
Mahayana
Theraveda
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How might you assess the role of empires in the history of the second wave era?
Patriarchy was reduced, but social hierarchies increased
By creating the Death Star, they encouraged submission
Fueled cultural interaction and technology development
Crushed religious movements, refusing to use them in gov.
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What is the difference between the Theravada and Mahayana expressions of Buddhism?
M:Reincarnation after death T:Annihilation after death
M:Buddha not divine,gods had little role T:Buddha almost God
T:Buddha not divine,gods had little role M:Buddha almost God

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