What did Indians discover when they learned about the Silk Roads?

they could profit by acting as middlemen

After Romans drove the Etruscans from power they established a republic, where power rests with

citizens who have the right to select their leaders

Shi Huangdi unified China by

defeating invaders and crushing internal opposition

How did Wudi attempt to make his northwest border safe against invaders?

he had his soldiers settle the Xiongnu's former pastures

As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman empire

experienced peace and prosperity

Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?

an archaeologist discovered the possible remains of Troy

Which of the following is not true of Wudi?

he was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace

What did Wudi do to improve his system of bureaucracy?

he established tests for job applicants

What did not happen as a result of trade?

advances in Indian surgical techniques

What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

he was the last and greatest of the prophets

The emperor's purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to

make control of the Empire more efficient

Indian traders affect Southeast Asia by spreading

Indian styles of art, architecture, dance, and religion

What was the direct cause of Athens' gradual move toward democracy?

fears of major political upheavals

In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?

the representatives of the common citizens

What does Islam mean in Arabic?

"submission to the will of Allah"

What was the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?

Mahayana held to the Buddha's original teachings

Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?

its written language has not yet been deciphered

What is the order in which these three peoples dominated Greece?

Mycenaeans; Dorians; Macedonians

What conflict of interests lay between Rome and Carthage?

control of the Mediterranean Sea

How did Confucian teachings define women's roles?

women should be restricted to domestic and family life

What advances in technology developed during the Han Dynasty?

paper, two bladed plow, wheelbarrow

What did the pyramids show about the Old Kingdom dynasties of Egypt?

they had well-developed mathematical and engineering skills, they had access to a good supply of stone, the leadership, economy, and government were strong

What is the main source of information about the life of Jesus of Nazareth?

the Gospels in the Christian Bible

What was the main reason for the Egyptian empire's decline?

opposition from new and powerful enemies

Why were Egyptian farmers more fortunate than the farmers of Mesopotamia?

the Nile flooded at regular intervals

Which of the following was not a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece?

Macedonia received effective assistance from Persia

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

the major duties required of all Muslims

In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is

a mutual promise between God and humanity

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1
What did Indians discover when they learned about the Silk Roads?
the Romans preferred Indian silk to Chinese silk
they could increase their production of silk
interest in their religions helped them to trade
they could profit by acting as middlemen
2
After Romans drove the Etruscans from power they established a republic, where power rests with
citizens who participate directly in law-making
the nobility and the wealthy
citizens who have the right to select their leaders
a small minority who are supported by the military
3
Who moved into the Greek world and reigned for about 400 years and left no written record?
Dorians
Mycenaeans
Spartans
Athenians
4
What do Daoism and the concept of yin and yang focus on?
virtues of good leadership
importance of order in society
differences between men and women
natural order
5
Shi Huangdi unified China by
creating alliances with former enemy powers
winning the loyalty of the peasants
promoting Daoism
defeating invaders and crushing internal opposition
6
How did Wudi attempt to make his northwest border safe against invaders?
he had his soldiers settle the Xiongnu's former pastures
he closed the Silk Roads for 3 months
he sowed the pastures with salt so nothing would grow there
he began construction of the Great Wall
7
Which was not a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
the huge amount of money spent on defense, plus inflation
disruption of trade
the invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
a strong military
8
What division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad is qualified to be a caliph?
Sufi
Shi'a
Sunni
9
the 2 items that are most similar are
the Ten Commandments and the Four Noble Truths
moksha and nirvana
ethical monotheism and Hammurabi's Code
nirvana and varnas
10
As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman empire
survived major invasions from barbarian tribes
shrank in size and wealth
experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions
experienced peace and prosperity
11
What encouraged the rise of the banking system in India?
Chandra Gupta I's government
wealthy landowners
Asoka's edicts
increased trade
12
Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?
stories about it in the Iliad are too realistic
an archaeologist discovered the possible remains of Troy
Troy still exists today but is called Istanbul
13
Alexander the Great's first victories against the Persians gave him control of which region?
Babylon
India
Egypt
Anatolia
14
Which of the following is not true of Wudi?
he was known as the martial emperor
he was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace
he continued Liu Bang's centralizing policies
he integrated Confucian studies into the government
15
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome?
Europe and the Middle East
Africa and the US
Europe and the US
the Middle East and Africa
16
What did Wudi do to improve his system of bureaucracy?
he invented paper as an inexpensive means of record-keeping
he created the new position of court adviser
he started public education for all male children
he established tests for job applicants
17
Which wasn't a result of the safer, more settled life of agricultural villages?
domestication
specialization
cultural life
nomadic lifestyle
18
What did not happen as a result of trade?
the spread of Indian religions throughout Asia
advances in Indian astronomy
the development of India's banking system
advances in Indian surgical techniques
19
The Jewish Diaspora refers to
the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE
Jerusalem
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
the forced dispersal of Jews
20
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
he was the only son of the one true God
he was the first and only prophet of Allah
he was the last and greatest of the prophets
he was a combination of god and man
21
The emperor's purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to
protect the west from Greek influences
make control of the Empire more efficient
decrease the authority of the Senate
separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
22
The Hebrews believed that God protected them because
of a covenant
they are human
of ritual sacrifice
of annual ceremonies
23
Indian traders affect Southeast Asia by spreading
knowledge of astronomy, silkmaking, and architecture
the decimal system, silkmaking, and astronomy
Indian styles of art, architecture, dance, and religion
advances in medicine, government structure, and shipbuilding
24
Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Persia
Athens and Sparta
Greece and Macedonia
25
What was the direct cause of Athens' gradual move toward democracy?
dangers posed by the Persians
the teachings of Socrates and Aristotle
fears of major political upheavals
the code of laws written by Draco
26
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?
the chief executives of the government
the representatives of the common citizens
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
27
Buddhism spread across Asia mostly as a result of
conquest
pilgrimages by the faithful
trade
28
What does Islam mean in Arabic?
"submission to the will of Allah"
"there is no god but Allah"
"Muhammad is the messenger of Allah"
"one who has submitted"
29
What was the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada taught that many people were potential Buddhas
Mahayana held to the Buddha's original teachings
Mahayana was more accessible to the masses
Theravada established new trends in Buddhist art
30
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
it was in a part of the world that has been largely ignored
there are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
it existed for only a few hundred years
its written language has not yet been deciphered
31
What is the order in which these three peoples dominated Greece?
Mycenaeans; Dorians; Macedonians
Dorians; Mycenaeans; Macedonians
Macedonians; Dorians; Mycenaeans
Mycenaeans; Macedonians; Dorians
32
What conflict of interests lay between Rome and Carthage?
control of Egypt
control of the Mediterranean Sea
control of Anatolia
33
What scientific concept did Indian astronomers prove long before Europeans did?
Mars has moons
they determined the distance between the Earth and the moon
the earth is round
the sun is the center of the solar system
34
How did Confucian teachings define women's roles?
women should be treated as equals to men in all areas
women are the rulers of the home
women are socially but not politically equal to men
women should be restricted to domestic and family life
35
Which was a philosopher known for his emphasis on relationships and respect for parents?
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Zoroaster
Confucius
36
What advances in technology developed during the Han Dynasty?
collar harness, wheelbarrow, phonetic alphabet
paper, lock and key, two bladed plow
paper, two bladed plow, wheelbarrow
silk looms, windmills, papyrus
37
Which was an important part of the Roman economy?
slavery
trade
agriculture
38
Which of the following fought the Persian War?
Greece and Persia
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Macedonia
39
Which of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common?
they were both military states
they were both democracies
they were both city-states
they were both leaders of the Delian League
40
What did the pyramids show about the Old Kingdom dynasties of Egypt?
they had well-developed mathematical and engineering skills
they had access to a good supply of stone
the leadership, economy, and government were strong
41
What is the main source of information about the life of Jesus of Nazareth?
the Gospels in the Christian Bible
the Epistles in the Christian Bible
the Nicene Creed
Augustine's book, City of God
42
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
cities were destroyed by chariots
cities were constantly at war
cities were planned
cities laid down without thinking
43
Historical narratives were a further development of what major characteristic of civilization?
advanced cities
record keeping
advanced technology
complex institutions
44
Who preserved and spread aspects of the Minoan culture?
Dorians
Athenians
Mycenaeans
Spartans
45
What became a closely guarded secret in China?
the forging of iron
silk production
paper production
records of the Grand Historian
46
What was the main reason for the Egyptian empire's decline?
a failure to master new tools and weaponry
power struggles among its leaders
isolationism and a failure to engage in trade
opposition from new and powerful enemies
47
Why were Egyptian farmers more fortunate than the farmers of Mesopotamia?
the Nile flooded at regular intervals
the Nile flooded more deeply
the Tigris and Euphrates frequently changed course
the Nile flowed north
48
A long-term effect of the caste system in India was that
Buddhism decreased in popularity
dasas could not find work
the Aryans remained dominant
Hinduism increased in popularity
49
Which of the following was not a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece?
the Macedonian army was unusually well-trained
Macedonia received effective assistance from Persia
Greece had been weakened by the Peloponnesian War
Greece failed to unify in time to effectively resist
50
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the various divisions of Islam
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
the major duties required of all Muslims
51
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a mutual promise between God and humanity
prophecy about the future
a law handed down by God to humanity
52
Israel's King Solomon was known for all of the following except
unifying the 12 tribes
building a trading empire
constructing a great temple
53
Which of the following was not a primary goal of Asoka's edicts?
nonviolence
peace to all beings
humane treatment of subjects
national adherence to Buddhism
54
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
many gods
the sacredness of all life
the caste system
reincarnation
55
Which people emphasized duty, strength, and discipline?
Spartans
Athenians
Dorians
Mycenaeans
56
Which was not why Alexandria, Egypt was a center for the spread of Hellenistic civilization?
its museum
its research library
its military conquests
its rich mix of cultures
57
What new belief helped Buddhism become popular with the masses?
Buddhists no longer needed images of the Buddha
stricter adherence to self-sacrifice would lead to nirvana
many people could become Buddhas
Buddha was not a god and should not be worshipped
58
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible or
Ten Commandments
Torah
Ark of the Covenant
Old Testament
59
Which of the following was invented in India?
paper
the civil service system
modern numerals
the phonetic alphabet
60
Why did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Rome's excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
it embraced all people
Jesus promised eternal life
61
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Mecca
Medina
Jeruslame
62
What was an important feature of Athenian democracy?
it introduced the concept of elected representatives
it decreased the requirements for citizenship
it unified executive and legislative branches of government
it increased the number of paid public officials
63
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?
it has changed very little since 200 BCE
readers only needed to know a small number of pictographs
it developed from pictographs
people from different regions could read it
64
The objective that gave rise to Confucius, Laozi, and Legalists was how to
best apply punishment to ensure a strict government
live simply and in harmony with nature
restore family values and relationships among the Chinese
restore social order, harmony, and respect for authority
65
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a dynasty
the ruler received a mandate that he should resign
religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers
it led to long periods of war among families
66
What did Indian civilization experience during the Gupta Empire?
upheaval from frequent invasions
advances in literature, art, science, and mathematics
a decline in trade between India and Africa
67
What government did Shi Huangdi form, the ruler had unlimited power, & used it arbitrarily?
dynasty
empire
bureaucracy
autocracy
68
Which Christian leader wrote letters forming the Epistles of the New Testament believers?
Diocletian
Paul
Constantine
Peter
69
Which of the following did not have their roots in the Latin language?
Italian
German
Portuguese
Spanish
70
Who is considered to be the first pope of the Christian Church?
Diocletian
Paul
Constantine
Peter
71
What do the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
sleep, wakefulness, and time
youth, adulthood, and old age
creator, preserver, and destroyer
revelation, inspiration, and release
72
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
military and civilians
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
73
According to the Torah, Moses did all of the following except
unify the people of Canaan into one kingdom, Israel
reveal God's commandments to the Hebrews
grow to adulthood in Egypt
lead the Hebrews out of Egypt
74
How did the Chinese government establish control over commercial manufacturing?
it established a monopoly on the production of silk
it levied heavy taxes on silk mills
it created monopolies on mining salt and forging iron
silk mills could only use certain types of government dye
75
Which of the following cultures was not represented in Hellenistic culture?
Chinese
Indian
Persian
Egyptian
76
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians
called for the overthrow of Roman rulers
were mostly Jews
ignored wealth and status
would not worship Roman gods
77
What caused the decline of Athens' golden age and the end of democracy?
corruption
earthquakes
volcanic eruptions
military defeat
78
What separated the different regions within Greece?
mountains
dense forests
rivers
vast stretches of uninhabitable land
79
What was the relationship between Egypt and Nubia during the period of the New Kingdom?
Egypt's destruction of Nubia
constant warfare
Egypt's dominance of Nubia
peaceful cooperation
80
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their belief about
reincarnation
the cycle of history
perfect understanding
the caste system
81
Confucius believed it was necessary for society to be organized around what general category?
values
social classes
relationships
golden rules

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81 termsStudBud Administration580 plays

Flashcards81 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 81

Answers

1
What did Indians discover when they learned about the Silk Roads?
the Romans preferred Indian silk to Chinese silk
they could increase their production of silk
interest in their religions helped them to trade
they could profit by acting as middlemen
2
After Romans drove the Etruscans from power they established a republic, where power rests with
citizens who participate directly in law-making
the nobility and the wealthy
citizens who have the right to select their leaders
a small minority who are supported by the military
3
Who moved into the Greek world and reigned for about 400 years and left no written record?
Dorians
Mycenaeans
Spartans
Athenians
4
What do Daoism and the concept of yin and yang focus on?
virtues of good leadership
importance of order in society
differences between men and women
natural order
5
Shi Huangdi unified China by
creating alliances with former enemy powers
winning the loyalty of the peasants
promoting Daoism
defeating invaders and crushing internal opposition
6
How did Wudi attempt to make his northwest border safe against invaders?
he had his soldiers settle the Xiongnu's former pastures
he closed the Silk Roads for 3 months
he sowed the pastures with salt so nothing would grow there
he began construction of the Great Wall
7
Which was not a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
the huge amount of money spent on defense, plus inflation
disruption of trade
the invasions by Germanic tribes and by Huns
a strong military
8
What division of Islam believes that only a relative of Muhammad is qualified to be a caliph?
Sufi
Shi'a
Sunni
9
the 2 items that are most similar are
the Ten Commandments and the Four Noble Truths
moksha and nirvana
ethical monotheism and Hammurabi's Code
nirvana and varnas
10
As a result of 207 years of Pax Romana, the Roman empire
survived major invasions from barbarian tribes
shrank in size and wealth
experienced continuing hostilities among neighboring regions
experienced peace and prosperity
11
What encouraged the rise of the banking system in India?
Chandra Gupta I's government
wealthy landowners
Asoka's edicts
increased trade
12
Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?
stories about it in the Iliad are too realistic
an archaeologist discovered the possible remains of Troy
Troy still exists today but is called Istanbul
13
Alexander the Great's first victories against the Persians gave him control of which region?
Babylon
India
Egypt
Anatolia
14
Which of the following is not true of Wudi?
he was known as the martial emperor
he was saddened by war and adopted a policy of peace
he continued Liu Bang's centralizing policies
he integrated Confucian studies into the government
15
What regions of the world today are still strongly influenced by the achievements of Rome?
Europe and the Middle East
Africa and the US
Europe and the US
the Middle East and Africa
16
What did Wudi do to improve his system of bureaucracy?
he invented paper as an inexpensive means of record-keeping
he created the new position of court adviser
he started public education for all male children
he established tests for job applicants
17
Which wasn't a result of the safer, more settled life of agricultural villages?
domestication
specialization
cultural life
nomadic lifestyle
18
What did not happen as a result of trade?
the spread of Indian religions throughout Asia
advances in Indian astronomy
the development of India's banking system
advances in Indian surgical techniques
19
The Jewish Diaspora refers to
the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE
Jerusalem
the years the Jews were slaves in Egypt
the forced dispersal of Jews
20
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
he was the only son of the one true God
he was the first and only prophet of Allah
he was the last and greatest of the prophets
he was a combination of god and man
21
The emperor's purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to
protect the west from Greek influences
make control of the Empire more efficient
decrease the authority of the Senate
separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity
22
The Hebrews believed that God protected them because
of a covenant
they are human
of ritual sacrifice
of annual ceremonies
23
Indian traders affect Southeast Asia by spreading
knowledge of astronomy, silkmaking, and architecture
the decimal system, silkmaking, and astronomy
Indian styles of art, architecture, dance, and religion
advances in medicine, government structure, and shipbuilding
24
Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Persia
Athens and Sparta
Greece and Macedonia
25
What was the direct cause of Athens' gradual move toward democracy?
dangers posed by the Persians
the teachings of Socrates and Aristotle
fears of major political upheavals
the code of laws written by Draco
26
In the early Roman government, who were the consuls?
the chief executives of the government
the representatives of the common citizens
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
27
Buddhism spread across Asia mostly as a result of
conquest
pilgrimages by the faithful
trade
28
What does Islam mean in Arabic?
"submission to the will of Allah"
"there is no god but Allah"
"Muhammad is the messenger of Allah"
"one who has submitted"
29
What was the difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada taught that many people were potential Buddhas
Mahayana held to the Buddha's original teachings
Mahayana was more accessible to the masses
Theravada established new trends in Buddhist art
30
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
it was in a part of the world that has been largely ignored
there are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
it existed for only a few hundred years
its written language has not yet been deciphered
31
What is the order in which these three peoples dominated Greece?
Mycenaeans; Dorians; Macedonians
Dorians; Mycenaeans; Macedonians
Macedonians; Dorians; Mycenaeans
Mycenaeans; Macedonians; Dorians
32
What conflict of interests lay between Rome and Carthage?
control of Egypt
control of the Mediterranean Sea
control of Anatolia
33
What scientific concept did Indian astronomers prove long before Europeans did?
Mars has moons
they determined the distance between the Earth and the moon
the earth is round
the sun is the center of the solar system
34
How did Confucian teachings define women's roles?
women should be treated as equals to men in all areas
women are the rulers of the home
women are socially but not politically equal to men
women should be restricted to domestic and family life
35
Which was a philosopher known for his emphasis on relationships and respect for parents?
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Zoroaster
Confucius
36
What advances in technology developed during the Han Dynasty?
collar harness, wheelbarrow, phonetic alphabet
paper, lock and key, two bladed plow
paper, two bladed plow, wheelbarrow
silk looms, windmills, papyrus
37
Which was an important part of the Roman economy?
slavery
trade
agriculture
38
Which of the following fought the Persian War?
Greece and Persia
Athens and Thrace
Greece and Macedonia
39
Which of the following did Athens and Sparta have in common?
they were both military states
they were both democracies
they were both city-states
they were both leaders of the Delian League
40
What did the pyramids show about the Old Kingdom dynasties of Egypt?
they had well-developed mathematical and engineering skills
they had access to a good supply of stone
the leadership, economy, and government were strong
41
What is the main source of information about the life of Jesus of Nazareth?
the Gospels in the Christian Bible
the Epistles in the Christian Bible
the Nicene Creed
Augustine's book, City of God
42
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
cities were destroyed by chariots
cities were constantly at war
cities were planned
cities laid down without thinking
43
Historical narratives were a further development of what major characteristic of civilization?
advanced cities
record keeping
advanced technology
complex institutions
44
Who preserved and spread aspects of the Minoan culture?
Dorians
Athenians
Mycenaeans
Spartans
45
What became a closely guarded secret in China?
the forging of iron
silk production
paper production
records of the Grand Historian
46
What was the main reason for the Egyptian empire's decline?
a failure to master new tools and weaponry
power struggles among its leaders
isolationism and a failure to engage in trade
opposition from new and powerful enemies
47
Why were Egyptian farmers more fortunate than the farmers of Mesopotamia?
the Nile flooded at regular intervals
the Nile flooded more deeply
the Tigris and Euphrates frequently changed course
the Nile flowed north
48
A long-term effect of the caste system in India was that
Buddhism decreased in popularity
dasas could not find work
the Aryans remained dominant
Hinduism increased in popularity
49
Which of the following was not a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece?
the Macedonian army was unusually well-trained
Macedonia received effective assistance from Persia
Greece had been weakened by the Peloponnesian War
Greece failed to unify in time to effectively resist
50
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the various divisions of Islam
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
the major duties required of all Muslims
51
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a mutual promise between God and humanity
prophecy about the future
a law handed down by God to humanity
52
Israel's King Solomon was known for all of the following except
unifying the 12 tribes
building a trading empire
constructing a great temple
53
Which of the following was not a primary goal of Asoka's edicts?
nonviolence
peace to all beings
humane treatment of subjects
national adherence to Buddhism
54
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
many gods
the sacredness of all life
the caste system
reincarnation
55
Which people emphasized duty, strength, and discipline?
Spartans
Athenians
Dorians
Mycenaeans
56
Which was not why Alexandria, Egypt was a center for the spread of Hellenistic civilization?
its museum
its research library
its military conquests
its rich mix of cultures
57
What new belief helped Buddhism become popular with the masses?
Buddhists no longer needed images of the Buddha
stricter adherence to self-sacrifice would lead to nirvana
many people could become Buddhas
Buddha was not a god and should not be worshipped
58
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible or
Ten Commandments
Torah
Ark of the Covenant
Old Testament
59
Which of the following was invented in India?
paper
the civil service system
modern numerals
the phonetic alphabet
60
Why did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Rome's excellent roads encouraged the exchange of ideas
it embraced all people
Jesus promised eternal life
61
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Mecca
Medina
Jeruslame
62
What was an important feature of Athenian democracy?
it introduced the concept of elected representatives
it decreased the requirements for citizenship
it unified executive and legislative branches of government
it increased the number of paid public officials
63
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?
it has changed very little since 200 BCE
readers only needed to know a small number of pictographs
it developed from pictographs
people from different regions could read it
64
The objective that gave rise to Confucius, Laozi, and Legalists was how to
best apply punishment to ensure a strict government
live simply and in harmony with nature
restore family values and relationships among the Chinese
restore social order, harmony, and respect for authority
65
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a dynasty
the ruler received a mandate that he should resign
religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers
it led to long periods of war among families
66
What did Indian civilization experience during the Gupta Empire?
upheaval from frequent invasions
advances in literature, art, science, and mathematics
a decline in trade between India and Africa
67
What government did Shi Huangdi form, the ruler had unlimited power, & used it arbitrarily?
dynasty
empire
bureaucracy
autocracy
68
Which Christian leader wrote letters forming the Epistles of the New Testament believers?
Diocletian
Paul
Constantine
Peter
69
Which of the following did not have their roots in the Latin language?
Italian
German
Portuguese
Spanish
70
Who is considered to be the first pope of the Christian Church?
Diocletian
Paul
Constantine
Peter
71
What do the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
sleep, wakefulness, and time
youth, adulthood, and old age
creator, preserver, and destroyer
revelation, inspiration, and release
72
The major power struggles in the early Roman republic were between
military and civilians
members of the aristocracy and common citizens
executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
73
According to the Torah, Moses did all of the following except
unify the people of Canaan into one kingdom, Israel
reveal God's commandments to the Hebrews
grow to adulthood in Egypt
lead the Hebrews out of Egypt
74
How did the Chinese government establish control over commercial manufacturing?
it established a monopoly on the production of silk
it levied heavy taxes on silk mills
it created monopolies on mining salt and forging iron
silk mills could only use certain types of government dye
75
Which of the following cultures was not represented in Hellenistic culture?
Chinese
Indian
Persian
Egyptian
76
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians
called for the overthrow of Roman rulers
were mostly Jews
ignored wealth and status
would not worship Roman gods
77
What caused the decline of Athens' golden age and the end of democracy?
corruption
earthquakes
volcanic eruptions
military defeat
78
What separated the different regions within Greece?
mountains
dense forests
rivers
vast stretches of uninhabitable land
79
What was the relationship between Egypt and Nubia during the period of the New Kingdom?
Egypt's destruction of Nubia
constant warfare
Egypt's dominance of Nubia
peaceful cooperation
80
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their belief about
reincarnation
the cycle of history
perfect understanding
the caste system
81
Confucius believed it was necessary for society to be organized around what general category?
values
social classes
relationships
golden rules