How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?

They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.

How did Hinduism support the caste system?

Caste was determined by actions in previous life

What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?

The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved

Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?

Religion affected every aspect of Greek life

Area between North and South Korea with no military presence

How did the Mongol invasion impact China?

Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city

Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?

People could marry up and move into a different caste

What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?

Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk

What was the Cultural Revolution?

A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it

Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?

Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history

What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?

Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth

Why did the communists win the civil war?

Poor people of China liked promises of the Communist Party

What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?

Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy

What role did women play in ancient India?

Women had few rights within the family and society

In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?

Representatives are elected to represent people

What was the Great Leap Forward?

Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture

Why was writing so important to the river civilization?

Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage

How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?

Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands

What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?

Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade

What was Japan’s role in WWII?

Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific

On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?

Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)

Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?

Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water

What was one of the results of the Korean War?

North and South Korea are still at war with each other

What is true about entertainment in Rome?

Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater

How did Chinese culture influence Japan?

Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties

What is a major belief of Buddhism?

Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path

Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?

Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic

A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line

How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?

Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy

What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?

He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors

Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?

Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism

Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?

Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic

Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?

It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made

What is true about North and South Korea today?

They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time

How did India move towards independence?

Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods

How has Japan influenced the world?

Through its innovative technology and electronics

What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?

Millions of Chinese people starved to death

What is China like today?

China is pseudo (semi)-communist country

What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?

Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe

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1
How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?
They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.
Weapons were developed to defend against invaders
They practiced organized religion and performed sacrifices
They had network of city-states with governments
2
How did Hinduism support the caste system?
Church attendance helps person to better accept caste system
Caste was determined by actions in previous life
It did not support the caste system
Upper castes must care for lower castes by paying taxes
3
In the Indian caste system the ___ were the priests and rulers, but the ___ were the outcastes
Brahmans, Untouchables
Kshatriyas, Untouchables
Sudras, Kshatriyas
Untouchables, Vaisyas
4
What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?
China reinforced its efforts to manufacture steel
The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved
It set China back 30 years. China is barely recovering today
It created a state of fear that was spread by the Red Guards
5
What kind of government was established after the Chinese revolution?
Capitalist Democracy
Traditionalist Theocracy
Socialist Monarchy
Communist Oligarchy
6
Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?
All gods were once humans before they became gods
Human sacrifices were performed to gain acceptance from gods
Temples were dedicated to the philosophers
Religion affected every aspect of Greek life
7
What is the DMZ?
A disease that spread rapidly during the Korean War
Area between North and South Korea with no military presence
The initials of the leader of North Korea
A new weapon developed during WWII
8
How did the Mongol invasion impact China?
China was divided into several kingdoms
China’s divided kingdoms fought the Mongols together
Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city
Chinese secrets like silk making and paper making were lost
9
Buddhists believe that life is full of pain and through meditation can one day achieve ______?
Metallica
Dharma
Valhalla
Nirvana
10
Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?
People cannot move between castes during one lifetime
People could marry up and move into a different caste
People are born into their castes
Person's caste dictates jobs, education, and social group
11
What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?
Silk, concrete, paper, and guns
Books, newspapers and magazines
Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk
Arches, columns, aqueducts and bricks
12
What was the Cultural Revolution?
A movement to overthrow Mao after the Great Leap Forward
Movement that led to increase in art, literature, and music
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”
13
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
Belief that servants must be buried with emperor
A Buddhist ceremony to formally give an emperor power
Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it
The belief that the emperor was an actual god
14
Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?
Paper, silk, fireworks
Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history
Porcelain, the wheel, the republic government system
The caste system
15
What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?
Desire for free speech and the ability to criticize gov't
The desire for freedom of religion
The desire for the right to vote
Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth
16
Why did the communists win the civil war?
Communists were much better armed and had much more money
Poor people of China liked promises of the Communist Party
Many nationalists died in the Long March
Chiang Kai-Shek was assassinated and Nat. Party fell apart
17
What Aryan practice still has a great impact on Indian culture and society today?
Caste system
Communism
Mandate of Heaven
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18
Which Roman emperor allowed for Christianity to be legal and accepted?
Julius Caesar
Diocletian
Nero
Constantine
19
What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?
Sparta was obsessed with education, Athens-war
Sparta was ruled by assembly, Athens was ruled by two kings
Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy
Sparta gave no rights to its women, but Athenian's did
20
What role did women play in ancient India?
Women had a privileged role in society
Women had absolutely no rights
Women had freedom and were educated before marriage
Women had few rights within the family and society
21
In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?
A government which is ruled by a king or other monarch
A government where every citizen has equal participation
A government ruled by the wealthy.
Representatives are elected to represent people
22
What concept describes the transfer of ideas and beliefs from one civilization to another?
communication
systematic transferal of ideas
Cultural revolution
cultural diffusion
23
What was the Great Leap Forward?
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
Mao’s plan to take over southeast Asia within 15 years
Mao’s plan to get nuclear weapons for China
Mao’s plan to get rid of “Four Olds:”
24
Why was writing so important to the river civilization?
It made irrigation possible
It allowed people to marry whomever they chose
It made farming easier
Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage
25
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
Discrimination forced Buddhist out of India
Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands
Monasteries were captured by Chinese who adopted religion
Buddhists conquered many lands and forced people to convert
26
What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?
Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade
Trade between Europe and Asia slowed
Silk was grown in Europe and Chinese traded for it
It made it very easy for foreign countries to conquer China
27
What was Japan’s role in WWII?
The Japanese fought with the U.S. against Germany
The Japanese made an alliance with the Chinese and Koreans
Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific
The Japanese had no role in WWII
28
On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?
Tiber, Amazon, Tigris-Euphrates, Nile
Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile, Yellow, Ganges
Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)
Nile, Yellow, Indus, Amazon
29
Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?
Rivers provided the only means of protection from invaders
Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water
This was the only means of travel for people at the time
Rivers made it easy to develop weapons
30
What was one of the results of the Korean War?
North Korea took over South Korea and still controls them
North and South Korea are still at war with each other
North Korea and South Korea finally resolved differences
The Chinese and Koreans became close Allies
31
What is true about entertainment in Rome?
Romans didn’t enjoy violence in their entertainment
Only upper class Romans could afford entertainment
Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater
Only free men and women participated in entertainment events
32
How did Chinese culture influence Japan?
The Japanese adopted a communist government from the Chinese
Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties
The Japanese adoption of hieroglyphics
The Japanese adopted Hinduism from the Chinese
33
What is a major belief of Buddhism?
One must follow he five pillars of faith
Five key relationships help you achieve harmony in life
Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path
Confucius followers are God’s chosen ones and he loves them
34
Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?
Christianity conflicted with system of human sacrifice
Roman beliefs did not require the payments of tithes
Christianity was seen as a violent religion
Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic
35
What is a dynasty?
A leader who was elected by his people
A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line
The Buddhist belief that what goes around comes around
A leader uses fear and violence to control people
36
How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?
It led to the build-up of industries in India and communism
Most Hindus converted to Christianity
Most Indians pledge allegiance to the Queen of England
Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy
37
What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?
He is not buried but is on display for the public
He is buried in the Forbidden City
He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors
He is buried inside of the Great Wall of China
38
Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?
Nationalist Party leader that tried to establish democracy
Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism
Last emperor of China that tried unify the people of China
Japanese leader that tried to take over China
39
Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?
The last emperor of China and tried to unify Chinese people
Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic
Communist Party leader that tried to establish a communism
Japanese leader that tried to establish control over China
40
Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?
It was a time of great wars that conquered many lands
It was the time period when gold was first used in China
A short time period when China was controlled by the Romans
It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made
41
What is true about North and South Korea today?
They have similar government structures
They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time
Countries celebrate holidays together and are close friends.
They share an military that protects all of Korea
42
Hindu belief that a person’s actions will determine reincarnate in the next life?
Brahman
Yoga
Karma
Dharma
43
How did India move towards independence?
Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods
Mohandas Gandhi led a bloody war for independence
They revolted and fought violently against the British
They waited for the British to leave on their own
44
What happened to the nationalists?
They fled to Taiwan
They went into hiding and continued guerilla attacks
They were executed in public
They escaped to the United States
45
How has Japan influenced the world?
It is a great example of a melting pot of culture
The Japanese forced other countries to become communist
Japanese is the fastest growing language in the world
Through its innovative technology and electronics
46
What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?
Millions of Chinese people were saved from starvation
China developed a more efficient way to make valuable steel
China surpassed the United States in technology
Millions of Chinese people starved to death
47
What is China like today?
China is the only communist country in the world
China is pseudo (semi)-communist country
China is the only country in the world with pure communism
China is no longer communist and has become capitalist
48
What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?
It was run by a communist dictatorship
Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe
It was a theocracy, ruled by a group of priests
It was a constitutional monarchy, with a king and parliament

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