Which of the following is correct?

The 8 Fold Path is how Buddhists reached Nirvana

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

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

How did the religions of the classical era define the purposes of human life?

Focused life on compassion & personal morality

What changes did Alexander's conquests bring in their wake?

Dissemination of Greek culture in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India

a system of government in which everyone has a voice

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

Concerned w/ human relationships, government, social harmony

How did the geography impact Greek civilization?

Mountains and islands created separate cultures

How did semi-democratic governments emerge in some of the Greek city-states?

Challenges to the aristocracy & more citizens in assemblies

What was the root cause of the Peloponnesian War?

There was conflict between the Spartans and Athenians

About every 15 miles along the Royal Road...

...there was a relay station, providing a fresh horse

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

Chinese imperial system already existed from prior dynasties

Was initially persecuted by Roman officials

Is a government in which the people have the power.

allows people to vote for officials to represent them.

How might you assess the role of empires in the history of the second wave era?

Fueled cultural interaction and technology development

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1
A Mauryan empire converted to this religion and then refused to go to war
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
2
Which of the following is correct?
Dharma was another term for the Buddhist god
The 8 Fold Path is how Buddhists reached Nirvana
People with bad karma would reincarnate to a higher caste
Only Hindus believed in reincarnation
3
Which of the following am I NOT allergic to?
Bread
Corn
Peanuts
Ice Cream
4
This emperor united and expanded Rome, but was literally stabbed in the back by his BFF
Alexander the Great
Octavian Augustus
Julius Caesar
Brutus
5
The Plebeians
Invaded Rome, causing it to collapse
Were the 'presidents' of Rome
Were incredibly wealthy landowners
Could not hold elected office
6
This religion supported the Indian Caste System
Buddhism
Daoism
Hinduism
Confucianism
7
How did Persian and Greek civilizations differ in their political organization and values?
Direct Democracy (Greek) vs Republican Democracy (Persian)
Cult of kingship (Persian) vs many city-states (Greek)
Both used spies to locate traitors
Multicultural (Greek) vs Cultural homogenization (Persia)
8
How did the religions of the classical era define the purposes of human life?
Encouraged followers to ignore the material world
Religion was never a part of social or political life
Focused life on compassion & personal morality
Taught that life was a series of competitions to beat others
9
What changes did Alexander's conquests bring in their wake?
Dissemination of Greek culture in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India
A reduction in cities named Alexandria
The Persian Empire grew stronger
A spreading of Roman culture worldwide
10
An empire is NOT
an efficient for of government
oftentimes run by one ruler
a civilization that has taken over others
a system of government in which everyone has a voice
11
This philosophy supported people living a simple life connected with nature
Daoism
Islam
Christianity
Confucianism
12
Which of the following is true?
The Han burned books
The Han were the first to unite China.
The Han completed the Great Wall of China
The Han adopted Confucianism
13
What are the independently run cities of the Greek Civilization known as?
City-States
Republics
Democracies
Dynasties
14
The small Persian kingdoms grew in power and soon after, the Persian Empire was founded by..
..Satraps
...Xerxes
...Darius
...Cyrus
15
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
Concerned w/ human relationships, government, social harmony
It never became as popular as other religions
Unlike Jesus, Buddha, & Muhammad, Confucius never existed
16
This religion was spread by Paul the Apostle and has many similarities to Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
17
Ashoka was part of which Indian Empire?
Kushan
Gupta
Ashokan
Mauryan
18
How did the geography impact Greek civilization?
More difficult to access
Easier to unite under one ruler
Cut off from trade
Mountains and islands created separate cultures
19
How did semi-democratic governments emerge in some of the Greek city-states?
Challenges to the aristocracy & more citizens in assemblies
Sparta allowed greater freedoms to women
The Peloponnesian War brought an end to the Greek alliance
Augustus Caesar established the Senate and Assemblies
20
Which of the following believed God would protect them and lead them back to Israel?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Daoism
21
Which of the following was polytheistic?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
22
Which of the following is true?
Sparta was a warrior society
Sparta created Democracy
Sparta treated women as inferior
Athens won the Peloponnesian War
23
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the Fall of Rome?
Outside invasions
A Strong Leader Taking Power
A struggling economy
Internal Disunity
24
What was the name for the major trade route that connected Rome to China?
The Western Roman Parkway
Bubonic Plague Lane
Mediterranean Sea
Silk Road
25
What was the root cause of the Peloponnesian War?
The Christians were being persecuted
Alexander the Great was going to take over the Greek Empire
The emperor was burning books
There was conflict between the Spartans and Athenians
26
Belief that the rulers of China were chosen by higher powers and should act respectably
Mandate of Heaven
Legalism
Civil Service Examinations
Empire
27
About every 15 miles along the Royal Road...
...there was a new province to cross into
...there was a Satrap checking papers
...there was a relay station, providing a fresh horse
...there was a river crossing
28
Alexander the Great
Lost to the Barbarians
Invaded the Roman Empire
Brought Christianity to Greece
Conquered Greece
29
Why was the Chinese empire able to take shape so quickly, while the Romans took centuries?
The Chinese made sure to treat peasants fairly
The Chinese used slaves more effectively
The Chinese military was more subordinate to authority
Chinese imperial system already existed from prior dynasties
30
Which of the following Castes is correctly matched?
Veishas - Soldiers
Sudras - Peasants
Brahmins - Merchants
Dalits - Priests
31
This philosophy stressed the importance of 5 key relationships
Daoism
Zoroastrianism
Confucianism
Christianity
32
Christianity
Was traded to China via the Silk Road
Was initially persecuted by Roman officials
Was immediately adopted by Roman officials
Strengthened the Roman Empire
33
Cyrus, Darius, and the Persian people...
...used policies of cruelty
...used policies of toleration
34
Democracy
Is a government in which the people have the power.
Was spread along the Silk Road to China
Was developed in Rome
Allows people to vote for their representatives
35
A republic
allows people to vote for officials to represent them.
is a government in which the people hold all the power.
was developed in India.
is a form of government with one absolute ruler.
36
How might you assess the role of empires in the history of the second wave era?
By creating the Death Star, they encouraged submission
Crushed religious movements, refusing to use them in gov.
Fueled cultural interaction and technology development
Patriarchy was reduced, but social hierarchies increased

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