Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

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1
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
a poor boy studying mathematics
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
2
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
government official caught stealing money from a temple
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
3
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
rejection of merit-based government employment system
call for a stricter government and punishment system
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
4
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
the Vedas were written because of it
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor
5
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
kowtowing
sari
ostracism
caste
6
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The domestication of animals
The implementation of art and architecture
The democracy centered government
The practice of mythology
7
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A new capital building being built in London, England
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
8
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
Caring for the poor was their top priority
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
They were half men and half gods
9
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Monotheistic
Nativistic
Abrahamic
Polytheistic
10
What would be an example of theocracy?
president being elected by the people to lead government
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
11
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
African sub-continent
South America
India
Australia
12
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
karma
yoga
nirvana
dharma
13
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Dharma
Vedas
Karma
Reincarnation
14
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
they put food and objects in graves
they did not bury their dead
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
15
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
friendship
tolerance
compassion
loyalty
16
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
developed what is now algebra
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
created the first wheel and writing system
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
17
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
people did not want to become politicians
No one would listen to the leaders
the lack of a written language
18
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the importance of foreign trade
the absence of cultural ideals
the rapid pace of industrialization
the lack of a central power of government
19
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
Believed that all living things had a spirit
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
In organized temples built to worship the gods
Worshiped one common god
20
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
The Guptas established a gold standard
Learning, literature, and art flourished
Many new lands were added to the empire
21
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
decentralized form of Japan's government
influence of Buddhism in Japan
22
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
wanted their possessions to help identify them
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
23
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
the right of the people to choose their occupation
equality between men and women
the lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
24
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Fighting
Education
Colonizing
Family
25
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
26
What cultural change brought about the following:
development of complex government
growth of complex, organized religion
adoption of agriculture
development of metal tools
27
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
The Great India War
Battle of Harappa
Mauryan Battle
Kalinga Battle
28
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
29
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
required to work on the building projects
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
30
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion

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