What was Mauryan Emperor Asoka's lasting impact on Asia?

Used his influence to convert Central Asia to Buddism

How did China overcome its geographical isolation?

The construction of the Silk Road connected them to trading centers.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China

Protect the Chinese dynasities from the nomadic tribes

Why did Roman rulers most Likely face problems from both Christians and Jews

Neither were willing to worship the emperor as a god

Which of the following Best describes a similarity between Athens and Sparta

Both were important Greek poleis

Which of the following was a result of the influence of Confucianism on China?

The introduction of Civil Service Exam

Which statement describes a reason for collapse of expansive empires?

Empires grew too large to govern their territories effectively.

Which of the following Best describes a difference between Athens and Sparta

Spartan women had more rights than Athenian women

How is the Roman Republic different than the Roman Empire

The republic was more democratic than the empire

Why were river valleys so important to agriculture?

they provided a source of water for fertile soil

Which statement is true of the Golden Age in Greece, the Gupta Empire, and Han Dynasty

A combination of wealth and peace often leads to cultural achievements

studbud

Unit 2 Test

20 termsStudBud Administration44 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
What was Mauryan Emperor Asoka's lasting impact on Asia?
Used his influence to convert Central Asia to Buddism
Encouraged trade along the Silk Roads
Created the Civil Service Exam
Wrote a collection of writings on warfare and government
2
What major world religion replaced the traditional polytheistic beliefs in Rome
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
3
How did China overcome its geographical isolation?
By setting up colonies in southeast India
By increasing trade on the Mediterranean Sea
A strong sea trade industry developed on the Pacific Coast
The construction of the Silk Road connected them to trading centers.
4
What term describes the period of peace and prosperity during the reign of Augustus Caesar
Roman Republic
Pax Romana
Hellenism
Diaspora
5
Which civilization's ideas in culture, literature and religion did the Romans use and adapt for their own?
Gaul
Persia
Carthage
Greece
6
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China
Control the flood water of the Huang He and the Chang Ziang rivers
Protect the Chinese dynasities from the nomadic tribes
Supply food from the south to Beijing
Protect the port city of Guang Zhou
7
Judaism practiced which of the following concepts
Hebrew Prophets
Egyptian Pharaohs
Polytheism
Monotheism
8
Why did Roman rulers most Likely face problems from both Christians and Jews
Neither were willing to worship the emperor as a god
Neither were willing to fight in the Roman army
Neither were willing ot adopt the Roman values of gravitas.
Neither wer willing to pay taxes to the government
9
What was the Capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
Eastern Empire
Justinian
Western Empire
10
Which of the following Best describes a similarity between Athens and Sparta
Both were important Greek poleis
Both focused primarily on land warfare and military
Both only men were permitted to vote in elections
Both focused primarily on sea trade and the navy
11
Which of the following was a result of the influence of Confucianism on China?
The introduction of Civil Service Exam
The introduction of of Mandate of Heaven
The introduction of Legalism
The introduction of Hellenism
12
Which statement describes a reason for collapse of expansive empires?
Empires required devotion to a single religion
Empires refused the aid of foreign mercenaries
Empires grew too large to govern their territories effectively.
Empires banned long-distance trade causing economic strain
13
What social hierarchy is pictured above and what religion was it connected to?
Filial System, Hinduism
Filial System, Confucianism
Caste System,Buddhism
Caste System, Hinduism
14
Which of the following Best describes a difference between Athens and Sparta
Athens was more focused on the miliatry than Sparta
Spartan women had more rights than Athenian women
Athenian women had more rights than Spartan women
Sparta was more focused on literature, art, and philosophy than Athens
15
What was the name of the law code?
Barbarian Code
Hagia Sophia
Justinian Code
Aquaducts
16
How is the Roman Republic different than the Roman Empire
The Republic gave significantly more power to slaves
The empire allowed for wealthy landowners to vote on laws.
The republic was more democratic than the empire
The empire was less centralized than the republic.
17
Which of the Byzantine Empires declined?
Hagia Sophia Empire
Both empires declined
Eastern Roman Empire
Western Roman Empire
18
Why were river valleys so important to agriculture?
used to bath
used to clean dishes
none of the above
they provided a source of water for fertile soil
19
What was the name of Justinian's wife?
Augustus
Justianian
Theodora
Sherry Dean
20
Which statement is true of the Golden Age in Greece, the Gupta Empire, and Han Dynasty
Periods of censorship are needed for a nation to achieve cultural greatness
A dictatorship usually encourages cultural growth and development.
A combination of wealth and peace often leads to cultural achievements
The winning of a war often inspires scientific and artistic acheivements

Unit 2 Test Flashcards | StudBud