Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

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

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

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

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

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

maintain social and political order

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

learning to give up selfish desire

What is a major feature of a traditional economy?

bartering for goods and services

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

Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

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

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