What were the results of Alexander the Great’s spread of Greek culture to Asia?

Increased cultural and economic connections in the world

Which belief is most associated with the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama?

People can overcome selfish desires through the 8-fold path

Confucius, The Ten Commandments, and the Eight Fold Path were similar because....

provided codes for moral behavior

Which of these is NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?

Assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.

How did geography affect the development of Greek City-States?

The mountains separated the cities so they did not unite

Why would the Greek city-states not use a system like the Persian satraps?

Persia was very large while Greek city states were small

Confucius thought that social order and good government would be restored to China if...

Society followed five basic relationships

Why did the Romans persecute the Christians?

Christians refused to worship the state gods and emperors

How was the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders

Which of the mathematical concepts did the Gupta Empire of Ancient India achieve?

Decimal System, Concept of Zero

What were the improvements associated the Roman law code known as the Twelve Tables?

Political and social rights for Plebeians

What were the conditions in which the poor lived in Rome?

Very crowded and poorly built wooden apartments

What happened to Alexander the Great’s empire after his untimely death?

It ended quickly after his death

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1
What were the results of Alexander the Great’s spread of Greek culture to Asia?
The Greeks developed an alphabet that was more efficient.
Increased cultural and economic connections in the world
The Olympics and the Greek religion became closely tied
He introduced tolerant rule, which the Persians did not have
2
Which belief is most associated with the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama?
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People are born into specific caste
Followers must fast during Ramadan
People can overcome selfish desires through the 8-fold path
3
Confucius, The Ten Commandments, and the Eight Fold Path were similar because....
They promoted polytheism
provided codes for moral behavior
established equality between men and women
affirmed belief in one God
4
In the Confucian model of society who is superior in a relationship?
Males
Females
The youngest son
The eldest daughter
5
Which of these is NOT a reason for the fall of Rome?
Decline of Loyalty to the empire
Germanic invasions
Corrupt officials
Assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.
6
What did The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome have in common?
They were religious rules of conduct
They were early constitutions
They were written laws
They were economic sanctions
7
How did geography affect the development of Greek City-States?
The mountains separated the cities so they did not unite
The sea made trade and agriculture production difficult
It assured that there was no contact with other cultures.
It provided an urban center for a region surrounding it
8
Why would the Greek city-states not use a system like the Persian satraps?
Trade was more important in Persia than in Greece
Persia was a land empire; Greece was a sea-based culture
Persia was very large while Greek city states were small
Persia had many different religions; Greece only had one
9
How were the government officials chosen during the Han Dynasty of ancient China?
by lottery
by military service
by birth
by a competitive examination
10
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
pilgrimages by the faithful
new shipbuilding techniques
trade
conquest
11
Confucius thought that social order and good government would be restored to China if...
The ruler governed according to the Four Noble Truths
The leader ruled with harsh power
Members of society lived according to their castes
Society followed five basic relationships
12
Greek culture was NOT widely ignored during the “Roman Peace” of 200 years which was known as?
Pax Romana
Time of happiness
Warring States Period
E pluribus unum
13
Why did the Romans persecute the Christians?
Christians refused to worship the state gods and emperors
Nero converted to Christianity
Romans were intolerant of any religion
Christians started a fire that destroyed much of Rome
14
How was the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Both emperors handed power to a warlord
In both societies, city dwellers relied on slavery
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike
15
Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of the terra cotta soldiers are associated with...
Hellenistic culture
Persian Empire
Qin Dynasty
Maurya Empire
16
Which of the mathematical concepts did the Gupta Empire of Ancient India achieve?
Decimal System
Concept of Zero
Algebra
Geometry
17
Which religion is associated with the "Four Noble Truths"?
Shinto
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
18
What are the biggest legacies of the Roman Empire?
Drama and Poetry
Government and Engineering
Sculpture and Painting
Music and Verse
19
What were the improvements associated the Roman law code known as the Twelve Tables?
Political and social rights for Plebeians
Protections to prevent the royal throne from takeover
Rights to protect women from their husbands
Promotion of family loyalty
20
Hinduism and Buddhism differ on which social system in India?
the cycle of history
perfect understanding
reincarnation
The caste system
21
What were the conditions in which the poor lived in Rome?
quite comfortable
Very crowded and poorly built wooden apartments
In suburbs like in the U.S.
very few citizens lived in Rome
22
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are all examples of?
Roman Emperor's
Philosophers of Greece
Old guys
Persian Generals
23
What happened to Alexander the Great’s empire after his untimely death?
His empire lasted for another 200 years
His son continued his legacy as Emperor
Greek culture spread all the way to China
It ended quickly after his death
24
Which belief is shared between Buddhism and Hinduism?
Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the gods
The soul is reborn after death
People should pray 5 times a day
Everyone should have the same social status
25
The caste system started and remains in which country?
Iran
India
China
Egypt

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