Judaism is/was different from the other early religions because

it was the first to be monotheistic

Plato said that to be happy, people

must live in a just and rational state

The Gupta Empire was most known for

starting the Golden Age in India

Many Greek colonies were able to easily trade because

they could easily be reached by water

The family provided what for ancient Chinese people?

economic and social foundations

Social structure in Egyptian society, and most ancient societies, were organized

in the shape of a pyramid (there was a hierarchy)

Cities, government, religion, writing, social structure and art can all be categorized as

the six basic characteristics of ancient civilization

Rivers were MOST important for early civilizations because

rivers provided a source of water for crops/fertile land

The early Zhou dynasty was

the golden age, according to Confucius

Suffering, according to Buddha, is caused by

attachment to worldly/material things

Caesar became dictator of Rome

by defeating Pompey in a civil war

The Age of Pericles is when

Athens reached its height in power

Rome's military recruit changed under Marius. How did he do it?

Marius recruited the poor by offering land

Karma was important to Buddhists because

it determined their status in the next life

To end suffering, according to Buddhists,

humans should follow the Eightfold path

Rituals were used by many ancient peoples

as a way to honor the gods/win their favor

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1
Judaism is/was different from the other early religions because
it was the first to be polytheistic
it was the first to be monotheistic
it was the first to be atheist
it was the first to be geocentric
2
Plato said that to be happy, people
must make as much money as possible
must live a moral and pious life
must practice religion
must live in a just and rational state
3
Many wealthy people, especially Romans, imported what 'highly prized' item from China?
indigo
perfumes
candles
silk
4
Buddhism was founded by
Muhammad
Constantine
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
5
The Gupta Empire was most known for
starting the Golden Age in China
starting the Golden Age in India
being the most corrupt era in India
being the most corrupt era in China
6
Many Greek colonies were able to easily trade because
they had major shipping routes
they could easily be reached by water
they were connected by a land bridge
they were all located on the main peninsula
7
The family provided what for ancient Chinese people?
social and religious foundations
religious and social foundations
economic and social foundations
political and social foundations
8
The Quran is
the holy book of Islam
the holy book of Judaism
the holy book of Christianity
the holy book of Buddhism
9
Social structure in Egyptian society, and most ancient societies, were organized
in the shape of a rectangular (everyone was equal)
by the God-king
in the shape of a pyramid (there was a hierarchy)
so people knew who they could marry
10
Ancient Indians developed their caste system from who/what?
the Chinese caste system
the Aryan varnas
the Egyptian social pyramid
the Mesopotamian social structure
11
People who wandered in search of good and water, such as the early Arabs
bedouin
nomads
merchants
jihadists
12
Cities, government, religion, writing, social structure and art can all be categorized as
huge failures for ancient civilizations
modern technologies ancient civilizations did not develop
important vocab words for to know for English class
the six basic characteristics of ancient civilization
13
Which alphabet is important because it was used by the Greeks, Romans and people today?
Egyptian
Phoenician
Chinese
Mesopotamian
14
Muslims believe Muhammad
is a false prophet of Allah (God)
is the Son of God
is the prophet of Allah (God)
is the brother of Jesus Christ
15
Rivers were MOST important for early civilizations because
rivers provided a means to communicate
rivers provided a way to trade
rivers were the only drinking water source
rivers provided a source of water for crops/fertile land
16
According to Confucius, if everyone did their duty...
the poor would become rich.
society would fail.
the rich would gain more wealth.
society would prosper/do well.
17
The early Zhou dynasty was
the worst time period in Chinese history
the bloodiest time in all of history
the dynasty Muhammad was born under
the golden age, according to Confucius
18
Suffering, according to Buddha, is caused by
being too poor
being mean to others
having too much money
attachment to worldly/material things
19
During the 2nd century, Rome experienced great peace and prosperity. This time was called
the golden age
the Age of Pericles
the Age of Enlightenment
Pax Romana
20
Caesar became dictator of Rome
by defeating Crassus in a civil war
by defeating Pompey in a civil war
by defeating Antony in a civil war
by defeating Octavian in a civil war
21
The Gracchus brothers proposed what kind of reform for ancient Rome?
political structure
land distribution
military recruitment
social structure
22
According to Hindus, a single force governs the universe. They call this
Brahman
the Great World Soul
brahmin
karma
23
The Roman senate was made up of
patricians
praetors
plebeians
soldiers
24
Sanskrit was a(n) _________ writing system used to record ___________.
Egyptian; flooding events
Indian; flooding events
Roman; religious rituals
Aryan; religious rituals
25
The Age of Pericles is when
Persia reached its height in power
Sparta reached its height in power
India reached its height in power
Athens reached its height in power
26
Rome's military recruit changed under Marius. How did he do it?
Marius offered government positions to the poor
Marius recruited the poor by offering land
Marius recruited the rich by offering land
Marius offered government positions to the rich
27
The First Triumvirate officially ended because
Antony invaded Rome
Pompey no longer wanted to reign
Caesar was assassinated
Crassus died in battle
28
Karma was important to Buddhists because
it gave them the right to vote
it gave the an advantage in politics
it determined their status in the next life
it meant they were super rich
29
Most early civilizations had what type of economy and religion?
farming; monotheistic
farming; polytheistic
trade; monotheistic
trade; polytheistic
30
The Punic Wars were fought between
Rome and Persia
Carthage and Rome
Rome and Athens
Sparta and Athens
31
All are considered divisions in Qin's government EXCEPT
civil division
military division
economic division
censorate
32
Greek parents sent their kids into the military. What did Roman parents do with their kids?
sold them into slavery
the same (sent to military)
offered them up for gladiator games
actually raised them
33
To end suffering, according to Buddhists,
humans should follow the Eightfold path
humans should love one another
humans should wage more wars
humans should make as much money as they can
34
Buddhists believe a single force governs the universe. They call this
Brahman
brahmin
Star Wars
the Great World Soul
35
Greeks were isolated from one another and developed many different communities because
rivers and lakes divided the land
too many kings controlled the land
the people were all of different races
the land was/is mountainous
36
Rituals were used by many ancient peoples
as a way to predict the future
as a way to prepare for major battles
as a way to punish criminals publicly
as a way to honor the gods/win their favor

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