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1
Papyrus would have been MOST important in the Egyptians' ability to
build pyramids
communicate
defeat invaders
irrigate
2
Which of the these BEST describes why the Zhou dynasty collapsed?
too much exposure to outside cultures through trade
failure to keep up technologically with border cultures
religious fundamentalism from Buddhist converts
feudal power that gave too much power to regional lords
3
Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian Ziggurat
a weapon used to destroy walls
a religious and civic center
a burial place for emperors
a ship with triangular sails
4
Which classical civilizations would have relied on monsoon winds to transport trade goods?
India
European
Mediterranean
Americas
5
This map would be MOST likely showing the trade routes of the
Roman Empire
Phoenicians
Mongols
Assyrian Empire
6
The fall of the Mauryan Empire is closely related to the death of Emperor
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Babur
Bindusara
7
The first complex society to develop in Mesopotamia was the
Sumerians
Chaldeans
Persians
Babylonians
8
Monotheism, the belief in one god, was first practiced by
Christians
Hebrews
Confucians
Muslims
9
What impact did Emperor Asoka's conversion to Buddhism have on India in the 3rd century BCE?
it brought a period of non-violence and toleration
many Hindus fled in fear of their lives
Muslims resisted, causing a civil war
Alexander the Great converted to Buddhism
10
One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians and the Phoenicians were similar is that
traded with what is now Great Britain.
encouraged democratic participation in government.
developed extensive writing systems.
established monotheistic religions.
11
Culturally, the Phoenicians are MOST important for being the first large-scale civilization to
use an alphabet extensively
trade with other societies
exist without class divisions
develop the belief in one god
12
Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?
Jesus is held to be the Son of God.
The Four Noble Truths guide followers.
The Qur'an is the main religious text.
Abraham is the father of the faith.
13
The modern alphabet used for English comes from which civilization?
Tigris
Phoenicia
Maya
Harappa
14
The Egyptian form of writing was called
hieroglyphics
, while the Sumerian form was called
quipu
nyctography
calligraphy
cuneiform
15
What is the dominant religion of India?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
16
The concept of karma is best described as
the sum effect of one's actions during life.
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
being reborn into another life.
the continuous pattern of life and death.
17
The Phoenicians can BEST be described as a civilization based on
maritime trade
theocratic rule
militaristic rule
desert trade
18
Confucius' writing reflects the period in which he lived. Which of these describes that period?
It was a time of complete control by the Zhou dictators
China was fragmented into many zone of control.
China was under Mongol rule and lost much cultural identity.
China was expanding into Japan and Korea
19
The caste system in India was used for what purpose
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
provide social control and conformity according to birth
to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongols
20
The critical new factor in the Hebrews’ new religious vision was that
religion was influenced by nature.
there was only one God.
religion should not be led by kings.
there was a God above all other Gods.
21
A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she
did not pass the civil service exam.
were not the firstborn son or daughter.
did not convert to Buddhism.
became immoral or unjust.
22
This religious symbol is most associated with which belief system?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
23
1. Life is full of suffering.2. The desire for possessions causes suffering.
Hinduism.
Shintoism.
Confucianism.
Buddhism.
24
Which number represents the location of the area in which Zoroastrianism originated?
3
2
1
4
25
Which of these BEST explains why footbinding took place in China?
It became popular because it was practiced by women in Japan
People did it because the government tried to ban it
shows that many women were treated like objects, not people
Poor women did it
26
Hieroglyphics were not used for common, everyday writing, but instead appeared on
everyday government documents and legal papers
goods sold to foreign lands
domesticated animals to mark ownership
temple walls, tombs, and monuments
27
The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it
the first Indian civilization to unite the subcontinent.
the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.
marked by achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts
defeated the Romans in battles over control of trade routes.
28
Which number marks the location of the Mesopotamian civilization?
4
2
1
3
29
The southwestern coast of the Indian subcontinent of Asia has been MOST impacted by
earthquakes.
drought.
tidal waves.
monsoons.
30
Who are three main Gods of Hinduism?
Brahma, Shiva, and Mohammad
Vishnu, Shiva, and Allah
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
Jesus, Vishnu, and Buddha
31
The Eightfold Path is a guiding principle of
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
32
Monotheism is the religious belief in
one culture.
tolerance.
peace.
one God.
33
In which of these areas would you be likely to find the highest population who follow Hinduism?
3
4
5
6
34
The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the Mandate of Heaven, which meant
one could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it.
the emperor was allowed to rule with the blessing of gods.
God favored China over all other countries.
the ruler of China would be the head of the church.
35
The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers
Yellow and Yangtze.
Nile and Congo.
Tigris and Euphrates.
Danube and Rhine.
36
The Zhou Dynasty was the first dynasty in China to claim rule was ordained by spirits.
the Mandate of Heaven.
the Law of Nature.
the Divine Right of Kings.
the Edict of Man.
37
Phoenicians made popular in trade was ___, which became associated with the rich and powerful.
iron and steel
cinnamon
opium
purple dye
38
Zoroastrianism, a religion developed in Ancient Persia, was based on the idea of
Moses giving them the Ten Commandments.
Jesus Christ as the savior of the world.
one supreme good god and one evil force in the world.
people being predestined to go to heaven or hell.
39
Chandragupta Maurya founded his empire in the 300s BCE in what modern-day country?
Saudi Arabia
Tibet
Iran
India
40
In Ancient Egypt, the ___ was both the head of governmental and religious life.
Pharaoh
Pope
King
General
41
Which pharaoh of Ancient Egypt defied tradition and ruled as woman?
Thutmose III
Cleopatra
Hatshepsut
Ramses the Great
42
In classical China, women existed in a
patriarchal
society, meaning
have at least ten children
pass along the family name
marry many husbands
produce a male heir
43
The MAIN reason for the construction of the pyramids seen here was to
convince peasants of the greatness of the pharaoh.
intimidate potential invaders of the Egyptian kingdom.
serve as burial tombs for important people.
serve as burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs.
44
What pyramid-building civilization used
hieroglyphics
as their form of writing?
Mesopotamians
Arabs
Sumerians
Egyptians
45
The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to
free slaves from oppression
allow commoners to have more rights
give all people voting rights
let all people know all the laws
46
Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
monotheism
reincarnation
belief in Jesus as the Son of God
belief in the New Testament
47
Which phrase BEST describes "Hammurabi's Code"?
"for the glory of God"
"live and let live"
"love thy neighbor"
"eye for an eye"
48
The BEST known set of formal, written laws in the ancient world studied by scholars is called
The Upanishads
Hammurabi's Code
Cheops' Commandments
The Qur'an