The study of culture primarily involves

learning why various peoples live as they do

According to Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal of existence?

To achieve Moksha and union with Brahma

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Punic Wars?

Rome’s victory expanded access to trade in the Mediterranean

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because

permanent settlements developed in river valleys

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1
He split the empire into Western and Eastern Rome
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
Constantine
Titian
2
The study of culture primarily involves
analyzing the personalities of children in the same family
observing the physical environment of people
learning why various peoples live as they do
understanding the technology of modern machinery
3
This leader of India tried to convert his peoples to Buddhism after converting to it himself
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Akbar
Chandragupta II
4
According to Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal of existence?
To achieve Moksha and union with Brahma
To become a Brahman
To become a pariah
To be reincarnated
5
The need to keep records led to the development of which of the following in Sumer?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Quipu
Pictographs
6
What was unique about the civil service exam in China?
It was based on family connections
It was not based on Confucian teachings
It was given only to the wealthiest Chinese
It was solely based on merit
7
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Punic Wars?
Rome’s victory resulted in more land for farming
Rome’s victory allowed them to dominate trade in the Nile
Rome’s victory expanded access to trade in the Mediterranean
Rome’s win led to the conversion of Romans to Christianity
8
The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because
societies became more nomadic
permanent settlements developed in river valleys
city dwellers learned to control fire
nuclear families evolved into extended families
9
The teachings of Confucious encouraged people to?
follow a code of moral conduct
reject government authority
put their own interests first
believe in reincarnation
10
The Western Roman law system is called
Hammurabi's Code
Justinian's Code
12 Tables
Commodus' Code
11
What forms the basic beliefs of Buddhism?
the Atman
The Vedas
The Eight-fold Path
The four noble truths

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