Which of the following is not a Christian Belief?

If you have been forgiven, you can be reincarnated

Which of the following is the best description of Daoism?

Encouraged a balance of nature (yin and yang)

What does Divine right to Rule refer to?

Ruling with the support of the Gods

What does social stratification mean?

The arrangement of people into different groups or social classes

The Hellenistic Era was...

Marked by a spread of Greek culture into the lands of the Persian Empire

Which of the following statements is not true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?

Both believe in the Caste System

An action or deed which produces a justified effect

Which of the following is the biggest reason why humans began a stationary or sedentary life?

Domestication of Food and Animals

The local governors of the Persian Empire

How are Judaism and Christianity similar?

Both are religions of the book (i.e. they have sacred scriptures)

A line of hereditary rulers of a country

Which of the following was a result of the Warring States period?

The development of new philosophies

How was communication improved in the Mauryan empire?

More roads across the Subcontinent

What was the Civil Service Exam?

A way to select government officials based on merit

Which of the following is NOT true about the Gupta Empire?

It was influenced and supported by Buddhist teachings

What does Egalitarian refer to?

Believing that all people are equal

Which of the following is NOT true about Ashoka?

He was intolerant of other beliefs

Who was Cyrus the Great?

A king of Persia during the Persian Empire

Which of the following BEST describes King Hammurabi’s law code?

A comprehensive system of rules and punishments based on one’s social rank

All of the following were among Alexander’s most significant contributions to the development of world history except...

The establishment of a successful Alexandrian Dynasty

What does domestication refer to?

The way through which humans took control of animals and plants

How did the Persian Empire view other cultures?

They were fairly accepting of new cultures

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1
Which of the following is not a Christian Belief?
Jesus is the son of God the Father
You must ask for forgiveness for your sins
Prayer allows them to communicate directly with god
If you have been forgiven, you can be reincarnated
2
Which of the following is the best description of Daoism?
Encouraged a balance of nature (yin and yang)
Encouraged clear and strict laws
Encouraged harsh punishment for crime
Veneration for one’s ancestors and filial piety
3
What does Divine right to Rule refer to?
Belief in multiple gods
Using religion to justify deposing a king
State sponsored religion
Ruling with the support of the Gods
4
The arrival of this group of people occurred just as Harappan civilization was on the decline around 1500 B.C.E.
Kurgans
Aryans
Persians
Assyrians
5
What does social stratification mean?
The mixing of different cultures to create a new distinct culture
The consumption of domesticated animals
The spread of humans across the globe
The arrangement of people into different groups or social classes
6
Which philosophy most influenced the rule of the Han Dynasty?
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
7
The Hellenistic Era was...
The decades immediately following the conquest of Athens by the Persians
Marked by a spread of Greek culture into the lands of the Persian Empire
When Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War
The time of the Roman Empire’s greatest expansion
8
Which of the following statements is not true about both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Both started in India
Both believe in the Caste System
Both seek the path to enlightenment
Both believe in Reincarnation
9
What is Karma?
Release or liberation
An action or deed which produces a justified effect
The wheel of rebirth which means the soul is rebor
Ethical duty based on the divine order of reality
10
Which of the following cultural/religious traditions did not develop in China during the “Age of Warring states”?
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
11
In which part of the world is it generally accepted that humanity began?
Southeast Asia
Northern Europe
Africa
Eastern Europe
12
What became the capital of the Eastern Roman empire?
None of the above
Constantinople
Rome
Gaul
13
The Eastern Rome Empire became known as the ____________________ empire:
Greece
Istanbul
Byzantine
Constantinople
14
What religion became the official religion of Rome?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
15
Which of the following is the biggest reason why humans began a stationary or sedentary life?
Domestication of Food and Animals
Social Stratification
The start of the Bronze Age
The Out of Africa Theory
16
Who was the most well known Buddhist King of India that we have studied?
Chandragupta II
Chanakya
Ashoka
Chandragupta Maurya
17
The Indus River valley civilization had a very complicated and efficient
Postal system
Plumbing system
Election system
Trade system
18
What were the reasons that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
All these statements are true
It embraced all people
The Pax Romana meant it was safer to travel throughout the empire
Rome’s excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
19
Which one of the following characteristics was developed first by the Athenians?
Coinage and fixed prices
Writing
Democracy
Taxes
20
A patrician is...
A wealthy Roman citizen
A soldier in the Roman Army
A poor or middle class roman citizen
A worker for Rome’s construction projects
21
Which Civilization used the Civil Service Exam?
Greece
India
China
Persia
22
Which of the following is something Diocletian is known for?
Persecuted the Christians following Jesus’s death
Began extensive building policies to build more roads
He divided the empire in half
He was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire
23
The Satraps were...
The provinces of the Athenian Empire
The native peoples conquered by the Persians
The local governors of the Persian Empire
The toll-collectors along the Persian Royal road
24
How are Judaism and Christianity similar?
Both observe animal sacrifice to appease God
Both follow kosher, dietary laws
Both are religions of the book (i.e. they have sacred scriptures)
Both recognize Jesus Christ as the son and savior of mankind
25
Which city state is considered the center for arts, learning and philosophy in Ancient Greece?
Athens
Corinth
Argos
Sparta
26
What is a Dynasty?
The title for the ruler of India
The name for when a new ruler seized power
A line of hereditary rulers of a country
A military formation used by the Greeks
27
What is the name of Mesopotamians writing system?
Hieroglyphs
Phoenician
Cuneiform
Harappan
28
Which of the following was a result of the Warring States period?
The destruction of the Silk Road
The end of the Dynastic Cycle
The development of new philosophies
Destruction of the Qin dynasty
29
Who is considered the most important figure in Christianity?
Jesus
Augustus
Siddhartha
Abraham
30
How are Judaism and Zoroastrianism related?
Both are founded by Abraham
Both are the official religion of the Persian Empire
Both are polytheistic
Both are monotheistic
31
Who legalized Christianity?
Augustus Caesar
Diocletian
Hadrian
Constantine
32
What does Veneration of Life mean?
The release or liberation from suffering
Respect for all living things
The belief in reincarnation
Belief in the Caste System
33
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Har Krishan
Tegh Bahadur
Abraham
34
Why was India hard to unite?
The remnants of the Persian Empire refused to surrender
It was not hard to unite
It had diverse geography
Alexander the Greats’ generals fiercely defended their kingdom
35
Which of the following civilizations had advanced urban planning such as plumbing and grid organization of their cities?
Nile River Valley
Fertile Crescent
Indus River Valley
Shang China
36
How was communication improved in the Mauryan empire?
Improved mail efficiency
Messengers received competitive pay
Using the Royal Road
More roads across the Subcontinent
37
What is Filial Piety?
Respecting elders
Respecting other religion
The ruler of a country is ruling through divine power
Incorporating new religions into an empire
38
What was the Civil Service Exam?
A way to select government officials based on merit
A way to determine how well government officials had been doing at their jo
A way to determine how much land each farmer received
A way to select officials to serve in the military
39
What is the name of the Persian Prophet who founded Zoroastrianism?
Ahura Mazda
Angra Mainyu
Zarathustra
Zend Avesta
40
Which of the following is NOT true about the Gupta Empire?
It was influenced and supported by Buddhist teachings
It was tolerant of other beliefs but promoted Hindu beliefs
It had a strong central government
It is considered India’s Golden Age
41
What does Egalitarian refer to?
The Old Stone Age
The idea that Humans moved from Africa throughout the globe
Roaming from place to place frequently and randomly
Believing that all people are equal
42
Which of the following is NOT true about Ashoka?
He was Chandragupta Maurya’s grandson
He experienced a religious conversion
He was intolerant of other beliefs
He sent out missionaries to spread Buddhism
43
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Beyonce
Octavian/ Augustus
Julius Caesar
Romulus
44
Who was Cyrus the Great?
A king of Persia during the Persian Empire
The leader of Spartan military forces during the Peloponnesian Wars
Alexander the Great’s Tutor
One of Alexander the Great’s Generals who inherited part of his Empire
45
Which of the following BEST describes King Hammurabi’s law code?
A comprehensive system of rules and punishments based on one’s social rank
A series of laws that establishes various fines for misdeeds
A religious myth that established the sacred authority of King Hammurabi
A set of religious rules for proper worship to the gods
46
What was the name of the Greek army formation?
Phalanx
Hoplite
Polis
Trireme
47
All of the following were among Alexander’s most significant contributions to the development of world history except...
The library of Alexandria
The spread of Greek Culture
The Unification of Greece
The establishment of a successful Alexandrian Dynasty
48
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Roman Republic?
The Praetors
The office of Consul
The Satrap
The Senate
49
What does domestication refer to?
The development of bronze tools from copper and tin
The nomadic people who herded animals
The way through which humans took control of animals and plants
The belief in an afterlife
50
Which of the following means "the dispersion of any people from their original homeland"- relating to the Jews
Samsara
Talmud
Diaspora
Torah
51
How did the Persian Empire view other cultures?
They made people do their culture
They were fairly accepting of new cultures
They would transfer to the newly conquered people’s culture
They killed those with other cultures
52
Which of the following is a holy book for Judaism?
Torah
Zend Avesta
Vedas
Judah
53
What was the dominant religion in Iran (Persia) during the Classical Period?
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Islam
54
What does the fact that Neanderthals and other early Hominids buried their dead imply?
They lived in small groups of 50 individuals
They were more advanced than homo sapiens
They had domesticated animals
They believed in an afterlife
55
What is the oldest codified religion?
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
56
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
The Pope
Dalai Lama
Prophet Muhammad
57
True or False: Constantinople was a crossroads of trade for Africa, Asia, and Europe
False
True
58
What ultimately ended the Persian Empire?
The Persian Wars
The Warring States Period
Alexander the Great's Conquest
The Peloponnesian Wars
59
What is the "Covenant"
The Jew's exile from Canaan
Moses's exodus from Egypt to Jerusalem
The 10 Plagues which convinced Ramesses to release the Israelites
Yahweh's agreement with Abraham acknowledging him as the only God
60
A pastoralist makes a living by
herding animals
trading goods
growing food
fighting
61
Which of the following dynasties is responsible for the construction of the Great Wall of China?
Qin Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
62
Which of the following best explains why Christianity was outlawed by the Roman state?
Christians refused to pay taxes
Christians believed in an afterlife
Christians refused to worship the Roman gods
Christians practiced ritual cannibalism
63
Which Chinese philosophy encouraged harsh punishments for breaking laws?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
64
Which of the following is NOT major consequence of the Agricultural Revolution?
The rise of patriarchy
An Egalitarian society
Social Classes
A settled lifestyle characterized by urbanization
65
Which early river valley civilization featured two rivers that flooded irregularly and unpredictably
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
India
66
Who was Ashoka?
Emperor of the Mauryan Empire
The founder of Daoism
Emperor of the Gupta Empire
Alexander the Great’s Father
67
Define Civilization
An advanced state of human society, marked by progress in arts and science
Another word for city-state
The taming of animals
A surplus of food
68
What belief system influenced Ashoka’s laws?
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
69
Which of the following is NOT true about Paleolithic Humans
They settled in towns across the globe
They created artwork on cave walls
They made use of stone weapons and tools
Fire allowed them to move from Africa to new climates
70
The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located in what river valley?
Indus River Valley
Yellow River Valley.
Nile River Valley.
Mesopotamia.
71
How would you characterize the roles of women and men in Paleolithic Society?
It was during Paleolithic times that the patriarchy began and women’s roles
Women were generally considered wise and placed in positions of leadership
Women were would care for children and gathering food and were equal
Very little is known about women in Paleolithic times
72
Which of the following was a result of the Warring States period?
The destruction of the Silk Road
Destruction of the Qin dynasty
The development of new philosophies
The end of the Dynastic Cycle
73
What seasonal event allowed Egyptians to grow crops on the land?
Maize
Floods
Pottery
Hieroglyphs
74
Define Dynastic cycle.
approval from the gods
a pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
when a dynasty is overthrown
evaporation of water into the atmosphere
75
Who released the Hebrews from Babylonian Captivity?
Cyrus
Lycurgus
Rameses
Pericles
76
The 200 year era of peace and prosperity in Rome is known as
The Caesar Dynasty
The Pax Romana
The Reign of the Good Emperors
The Golden Age of Rome
77
The Ancient Shang and Zhou China were supported by which of the following?
Polytheism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
The Mandate of Heaven
78
Which of the following cities belong to the Indus River Valley civilizations?
Sumer and Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Happier and Daro
Ur and Mohenjo-Daro
79
Which of the following is NOT true about Athens?
They considered themselves the center of Greek intellect
Every citizen had the right to vote
Women were granted the ability to vote
Every citizen was equal under the law
80
What is Nirvana?
Social Equality
Enlightenment
Respect of life
The cycle of Life and Death
81
What best describes the Spartan Government?
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Bureaucratic Theocracy
Democracy
82
Hammurabi's code was fair
False
True
83
What best defines a city-state?
The capital of an empire that rules over many subject cities
A city that is ruled by its own self-contained, independent, government
A city that is ruled by an appointed official an empire
A city that is represented in an empire by a representative official
84
Which of the following leaders legalized Christianity in the Roman Byzantine Empire?
Charlemagne
Theodora
Constantine
Diocletian
85
Which of the following explains why Buddhism had large conversion rates?
Trade routes spread the religion
Buddhism did not have large conversion rates
India forced their people to convert to Buddhism
Mesopotamia quickly adopted Buddhism
86
What was the name of the alliance Athens used to fight Persia and eventually became the source of its strength and great
The Ionian League
The Delian League
The Athenian League
The Peloponnesian League
87
Who is Pericles?
A Philosopher changed the way we think about the world
The first Historian
An Athenian Statesman considered to be one of the fathers democracy
A Spartan king who helped develop the Spartan Oligarchy
88
Which Civilization has the Greatest “Cultural Continuity”?
China
Persia
Greece
Rome
89
These temples were important religious buildings of the Mesopotamian city-states.
Mosques
Pyramids
Synagogues
Ziggurats
90
What is the goal of the 8-Fold path
To achieve liberation from Samsara
To skip the 4 Noble Truths
To move up through the Caste system
To increase good Karma

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