Buddhism and Christianity both believe that --

people should pursue spiritual salvation instead of wealth

The emergence of Christianity, Buddhism, and other major religions is a turning point because:

traditions became codified and part of regional empires

When Greeks came together in city-states.

The governor of a province in the Persian Empire

Which of the following characteristics did these civilizations share?

Agriculture flourished in each of them.

Which statement supports the information on the map?

Alexander built an empire in a short period of time.

Han and Gupta empire both

fell because wealth was concentrated by a small elite

The purpose of Ashoka's Edicts was to --

educate people about the legal codes of the emperor

All of the following describe the Silk Roads EXCEPT:

the Roads allowed western religions to prosper in China

What occurence caused the migrations on the map?

An Ice Age exposed land bridges b/w continents

Based on the map and your knowledge, which was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

emperors stopped taxing citizens and the nation went broke

What is the enduring legacy of Hellenism in Alexander's Empire?

construction of classical Greek columns and triangular roofs

What is an economic advantage of settled agricultural communities? (Neolithic Revolution)?

maintain stability through multiple generations

Venus is a fertility goddess. Which society was influenced by this idea?

Ancient Mesopotamia along the Fertile Crescent

In the social pyramid of classical civilizations --

The king ruled by divine right.

How was Rome different that the Han dynasty?

They were never unified after their fall

Based on the Venus of Willendorf, which assumption could be made about Paleolithic peoples?

Women were held in high respect as mother and provider.

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1
Though very different Christianity, Hindusim and Buddhism all support the concept of
life after death
a strong priesthood
disapproval of other beliefs
clear church hierarchy
2
Buddhism and Christianity both believe that --
practice their faith through what is pleasurable
believers should worship their leaders
people should pursue spiritual salvation instead of wealth
poverty is a sign of corruption
3
Belief that the ruler of China holds divinely granted authority as long as he rules well
Divine Kingship
The Mandate of Heaven
Legalism
The Gift of the Gods
4
Although he died at age 32, he conquered Persia, controlled Greece, and reached Punjab.
Darius II
Cyrus the Great
Phillip II
Alexander the Great
5
The script on the Chinese oracle bone is similar to
cave art in Eurasia
hieroglyphs in Egypt
the cuneiform of Sumeria
the alphabet of the Phoenicians
6
The emergence of Christianity, Buddhism, and other major religions is a turning point because:
people now had a reason to conquer nonbelievers
belief systems provided rules for new empires
people stopped worship of idols and nature
traditions became codified and part of regional empires
7
What is a polis?
A new kind of city in the Achaemenid Empire.
Special temples for the worship of Zoroaster.
Small farming communities in rural Anatolia.
When Greeks came together in city-states.
8
What is a satrap?
A high class in the Greek society
The thing you put your feet in on a horse
The governor of a province in the Persian Empire
A high class in the Roman Empire
9
Which of the following characteristics did these civilizations share?
Major world religions originated in each region.
They were places where hunters and gatherers existed.
Each was centered around a major river system.
Agriculture flourished in each of them.
10
Ashoka was known for erecting what?
Stone Pillars
Jainism
The dead
Monasteries
11
Which statement supports the information on the map?
The Islamic Caliphates conquered the Greek army.
Alexander built an empire in a short period of time.
The empire of Alexander the Great grew westward.
Alexander united all the ancient river valley civilizations.
12
One of the greatest differences between Hinduism and Buddhism is the former's emphasis on
the caste system
one central being
reincarnation
personal development
13
Philosopher whose method was to constantly question the assumptions and logic of others
St. Augustine
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
14
Han and Gupta empire both
were more successful defending themselves from invasion
were more successful than the Persian empire at expanding
fell because their milirary was in cities
fell because wealth was concentrated by a small elite
15
The purpose of Ashoka's Edicts was to --
enforce the beliefs of Hinduism throughout India
symbolize the expansion of the Indian empire
educate people about the legal codes of the emperor
encourage the people to live moral lives
16
This saying represents which major world religion?
Hinduism
Greco-Roman philosophy
Buddhism
Judaism
17
Major Asian religion founded on polytheism, caste system, and reincarnation.
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Syncrenism
18
Emperor of India who financed the spread of Buddhism through edits, stone pillars, schools.
Siddharta Gautama
Ashoka Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta
19
All of the following describe the Silk Roads EXCEPT:
the Roads allowed western religions to prosper in China
the Roads transmitted diseases and culture
the Silk Roads flourished for more than 1000 years
the Roads unified the Chinese markets
20
What occurence caused the migrations on the map?
An Ice Age exposed land bridges b/w continents
Sever drought throughout Asia.
The extinction of large game in Africa.
The invention of the sail.
21
Based on the map and your knowledge, which was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
the vast territory made governing difficult
politicians became more corrupt and greedy
emperors stopped taxing citizens and the nation went broke
population declined and military recruitment was difficult
22
The dream of Constantine I greatly advantaged which group?
Greeks
Christians
Romans
Byzantines
23
If a culture lives in imitation of the Greek culture it is called...
Atheniasm
Hellenism
Greekism
Roman
24
What is the enduring legacy of Hellenism in Alexander's Empire?
the spread of monotheistic religions
construction of classical Greek columns and triangular roofs
the use of Arabic numbers and math
the development of a road system between Africa and Europe
25
What is an economic advantage of settled agricultural communities? (Neolithic Revolution)?
competition between farmers
mass production of goods for trade
develop soil conservation techniques
maintain stability through multiple generations
26
The concept of zero, an essential mathematical development, was in which two civilizations?
Chinese and Indian
Mayan and Chinese
Indian and Mayan
Chinese and Egyptian
27
Venus is a fertility goddess. Which society was influenced by this idea?
Byzantine Empire around Constantinople
Ancient Mesopotamia along the Fertile Crescent
The Mayans on the Yucatan Peninsula
Ancient China along the Yellow River
28
This text became the basis for the --
belief in dharma and reincarnation
civil service exams in China
caste system in China and India
Mandate of Heaven
29
In the social pyramid of classical civilizations --
The king ruled by divine right.
The military was independent of the emperor.
Farming began to decline as an occupation.
Merchants were the least privileged class in society.
30
How was Rome different that the Han dynasty?
Their economy depended heavily on trade.
They were a relatively small state before becoming an empire
They were never unified after their fall
They built walls and a road system
31
Based on the Venus of Willendorf, which assumption could be made about Paleolithic peoples?
Women were held in high respect as mother and provider.
They were monotheistic.
Their diet was rich in dairy.
They had use of sophisticated tools.
32
Who said this?
Jesus Christ
Moses
Confucius
Guatama Buddha

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