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WHG1 Unit 4 Test: Empires and Belief Systems
WHG1 Unit 4 Test: Empires and Belief Systems
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This person conquered the Persian Empire and had the largest empire in history, up to that point.
Darius the Great
Alexander the Great
Ashoka the Great
Cyrus the Great
2
Why did the earliest empires have difficulties maintaining their empires?
They had trouble controlling nationalist efforts to gain sovereignty
There was no precedent for government structure
There were no weapons or technologies to arm the military
They were under threat by the expansion of the Ottoman Empire
3
This person made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
Paul of Tarsus
Justinian
Jesus of Nazareth
Constantine
4
The place of worship for Muslims
Stupas
Synagogue
Church
Mosque
5
What is a covenant
A religious ceremony or ritual
A formal and binding agreement, especially one made with God
A religious building or shrine
A sacred text or scripture
6
What is a schism?
A division within a religious organization
A sacred object
A type of prayer
A religious text
7
What made Hinduism appealing to people?
People liked that they didn't have to make direct contact with their gods
People liked the idea that they didn't need to earn their place in heaven
People liked that Hinduism didn't distinguish between social classes
People liked the idea that they could be born into a better life
8
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
9
What three belief systems contributed to Han culture taking hold in China
Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
Greek mythology, Christianity, and Judaism
Hinduism, Confucianism, and Daoism
Legalism, Buddhism, and Christianity
10
Why did the
ummah
split early in Islam's history?
The split occurred once the empire grew too large to be ruled by one empire
Disaagreements over interpretations of the Quran
Muslim ruled empires came up with their own codified Islamic laws
Disagreements over who should rule after Muhammad
11
What did Confucius argue had to be done for order to be restored in society?
Societies had to promote learning and virtues
Societies had to separate "superior" and "inferior" people
Societies had to reward virtuous people
Societies had to punish disobedient people
12
Hindus believe a person's status is determined by the actions they perform in their life. What term describes this?
Karma
Moksha
Brahman
Samsara
13
What does moksha represent in Hinduism
A religious teacher
The cycle of rebirth
A sacred ritual
Ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death
14
This person is the founder of Judaism
Moses
Abraham
Muhammad
Jesus
15
How did the Mandate of Heaven reinforce Confucian philosophy in Han society
The Mandate of Heaven went to emperors that lived up to Confucian morals
The Mandate of Heaven was only given to those that swore off Confucianism
The Mandate of Heaven emphasized individual freedom from the family
The Mandate of Heaven required emperors to have Confucian advisors
16
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
17
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
18
What does the fact that a religion is "universal" mean?
Its origins are mysterious and unkown
It can be used by a state to influence people's behavior
Anyone can become a member if they accept the tenants of the religion
Anyone can become a member if they move to a place of worship
19
What aspect of Roman culture allowed for the reshaping of Roman religion during the Roman Empire?
Investment in trade networks
Religious excursions to spread Roman religion
Tolerance of other people's religions
A lack of centralized religions under the Roman republic
20
This person converted to Buddhism and helped spread it to China
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Lakshmana
Siddhartha Gautama
21
Which of the following is not a monotheistic religion
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
22
What is syncretism
The replacement of one belief system with another
The travel of a belief system from one place to another
A denial of a belief system
The blending of different belief systems
23
Who held most of the powerful positions throughout the Ptolemaic Dynasty
Seleucids
Women
Greeks
Egyptians
24
The sacred text of Hinduism
Vedas
Tanakh
Quran
Bible
25
This is the holiest site in all of Islam.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
The Ka'ba, Mecca
26
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
27
Why did Wudi's conflicts with neighboring Xiongnu lead to many difficulties for the Han?
After the defeat, the Han lost the Mandate of Heaven
It emptied the treasury of the state
It allowed Mang to assume rule when Wudi left
The defeat weakened the empire
28
Which statement about the life-cycle of empires is most accurate?
Empires usually last between 400 and 500 years, and usually end in famine
Some empires end, but most are renamed without much real change.
Once a society grows large enough to be called an empire it never ends
All empires end, but how long they last and what brings them down varies
29
What primary form of power did women hold in both Roman and Chinese societies?
Informal Power
Religious Power
Formal Power
Political Power
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What was one notable aspect of Legalism?
Personal freedom as well as a oneness with nature were prominent values
Lawbreakers were punished severely, and everyone was punished equally
The Mandate of Heaven was a source of legitimacy for rulers.
It emphasized filial piety, which is the virtue of respecting one's parents
