What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?

Expansion of Hellenistic culture

A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of...

Hinduism and its influence on life in India

In traditional Chinese society, it was considered desirable for a young wife to...

Obey her husband in all matters

Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?

The mountainous topography resulted in isolation

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

All adult male citizens were citizens were eligible

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Global History Review #2 (Classical Civilizations/World Religions)

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1
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to...
provide the basis for democratic government
return the power of the emperors
promote individual artistic creativity
establish peace and harmony
2
The Eightfold Path, The Four Noble Truths, and Nirvana is associated W/ what religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Jainism
Shinto
3
Which civilization first developed a civil service system, gunpowder, and porcelain?
Roman
Chinese
Japanese
Aztec
4
Preserved Hindu traditions, produced poems &drama, made advancements in math, science, medicine
Tang dynasty
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Greek city-states
5
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of...
religious beliefs
owning land
respect for authority
a classless society
6
Islam, Judaism and Christianity are similar in that they all...
Are monotheistic in belief
Place value on having many statues and pics of holy people
Believe in Mohammed as the Prophet of God
Require their member to settle in the Holy Land
7
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Formation of the Christian Church
Expansion of Hellenistic culture
Increased support of the Mayan leaders
Decreased importance of the Silk Roads
8
The Ten Commandments and the Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they...
established a class structure for society
promise a happy and easy life
consist of prayers for salvation
are guidelines for living
9
An important effect of Confucian teachings on traditional Chinese culture was to encourage...
Emphasis upon an afterlife
Questioning of authority
Equality among different groups in society
Conformity and respect
10
A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of...
The influence of agricultural production on India's GNP
India's development of nuclear weapons
Hinduism and its influence on life in India
The parliamentary government of India
11
In traditional Chinese society, it was considered desirable for a young wife to...
Offer suggestions to her husband
Avoid unpleasant situations
Obey her husband in all matters
Treat her husband as an equal
12
Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy
Greek
Phoenician
Egyptian
Sumerian
13
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
For over three centuries, civil wars raged in city-states
The mountainous topography resulted in isolation
14
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by...
Universal suffrage in national elections
A strict adherence to constitutional principles
Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
Strong central government
15
Which belief system was thebasis for the civilservice exams given inthe Han,Tang,Song dynasties
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
16
One of the central beliefs of Islam is that...
Human nature is essentially evil
To know oneself, on must know nature
There is only one God
People are born into castes
17
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of...
Poetry
Law
Economics
Drama
18
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
All adult male citizens were citizens were eligible
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
All residents were given voting rights
19
Which classical civilization had monsoon cycles, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River?
Maurya Empire
Ancient Egypt
Babylonian Empire
Ancient Greece
20
Brahmin girl, age 30, engineer, father own factory. This advertisement would be located in?
China
Vietnam
India
Korea

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