What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?

He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it

What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?

Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade

What is China like today?

China is pseudo (semi)-communist country

What was the Cultural Revolution?

A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”

On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?

Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)

What is true about North and South Korea today?

They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time

What role did women play in ancient India?

Women had few rights within the family and society

What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?

Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe

How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?

Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy

What was the Great Leap Forward?

Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture

Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?

It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made

What is true about entertainment in Rome?

Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater

How has Japan influenced the world?

Through its innovative technology and electronics

How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?

Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands

A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line

What was one of the results of the Korean War?

North and South Korea are still at war with each other

Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?

Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water

Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?

Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic

What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?

The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved

Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?

Religion affected every aspect of Greek life

How did the Mongol invasion impact China?

Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city

Why did the communists win the civil war?

Communists were better armed and had more money

What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?

Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy

Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?

Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic

How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?

They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.

How did Chinese culture influence Japan?

Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties

Why was writing so important to the river civilization?

Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage

How did India move towards independence?

Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods

In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?

Representatives are elected to represent people

What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?

Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth

How did Hinduism support the caste system?

Caste was determined by actions in previous life

Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?

Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism

What was Japan’s role in WWII?

Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific

What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?

Millions of Chinese people starved to death

Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?

Person's caste dictates jobs, education, and social group

What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?

Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk

Area between North and South Korea with no military presence

Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?

Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history

What is a major belief of Buddhism?

Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path

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1
What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?
He is not buried but is on display for the public
He is buried in the Forbidden City
He is buried inside of the Great Wall of China
He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors
2
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that the emperor was an actual god
Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it
A Buddhist ceremony to formally give an emperor power
Belief that servants must be buried with emperor
3
What happened to the nationalists?
They escaped to the United States
They were executed in public
They fled to Taiwan
They went into hiding and continued guerilla attacks
4
What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?
Silk was grown in Europe and Chinese traded for it
Trade between Europe and Asia slowed
Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade
It made it very easy for foreign countries to conquer China
5
What is China like today?
China is no longer communist and has become capitalist
China is the only communist country in the world
China is pseudo (semi)-communist country
China is the only country in the world with pure communism
6
What was the Cultural Revolution?
Movement that led to increase in art, literature, and music
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”
A movement to overthrow Mao after the Great Leap Forward
7
In the Indian caste system the ___ were the priests and rulers, but the ___ were the outcastes
Sudras, Kshatriyas
Untouchables, Vaisyas
Kshatriyas, Untouchables
Brahmans, Untouchables
8
On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?
Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)
Tiber, Amazon, Tigris-Euphrates, Nile
Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile, Yellow, Ganges
Nile, Yellow, Indus, Amazon
9
What is true about North and South Korea today?
They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time
They have similar government structures
They share an military that protects all of Korea
Countries celebrate holidays together and are close friends.
10
What role did women play in ancient India?
Women had a privileged role in society
Women had freedom and were educated before marriage
Women had absolutely no rights
Women had few rights within the family and society
11
What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?
It was run by a communist dictatorship
It was a theocracy, ruled by a group of priests
It was a constitutional monarchy, with a king and parliament
Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe
12
How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?
Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy
Most Hindus converted to Christianity
Most Indians pledge allegiance to the Queen of England
It led to the build-up of industries in India and communism
13
What was the Great Leap Forward?
Mao’s plan to get nuclear weapons for China
Mao’s plan to get rid of “Four Olds:”
Mao’s plan to take over southeast Asia within 15 years
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
14
Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?
It was the time period when gold was first used in China
A short time period when China was controlled by the Romans
It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made
It was a time of great wars that conquered many lands
15
What is true about entertainment in Rome?
Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater
Only free men and women participated in entertainment events
Only upper class Romans could afford entertainment
Romans didn’t enjoy violence in their entertainment
16
How has Japan influenced the world?
The Japanese forced other countries to become communist
Japanese is the fastest growing language in the world
Through its innovative technology and electronics
It is a great example of a melting pot of culture
17
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
Buddhists conquered many lands and forced people to convert
Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands
Monasteries were captured by Chinese who adopted religion
Discrimination forced Buddhist out of India
18
What is a dynasty?
A leader uses fear and violence to control people
The Buddhist belief that what goes around comes around
A leader who was elected by his people
A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line
19
What was one of the results of the Korean War?
North Korea and South Korea finally resolved differences
North and South Korea are still at war with each other
The Chinese and Koreans became close Allies
North Korea took over South Korea and still controls them
20
Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?
Rivers provided the only means of protection from invaders
Rivers made it easy to develop weapons
Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water
This was the only means of travel for people at the time
21
Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?
Japanese leader that tried to establish control over China
The last emperor of China and tried to unify Chinese people
Communist Party leader that tried to establish a communism
Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic
22
What concept describes the transfer of ideas and beliefs from one civilization to another?
communication
cultural diffusion
systematic transferal of ideas
Cultural revolution
23
What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?
It set China back 30 years. China is barely recovering today
It created a state of fear that was spread by the Red Guards
The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved
China reinforced its efforts to manufacture steel
24
Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?
Religion affected every aspect of Greek life
All gods were once humans before they became gods
Human sacrifices were performed to gain acceptance from gods
Temples were dedicated to the philosophers
25
How did the Mongol invasion impact China?
China was divided into several kingdoms
China’s divided kingdoms fought the Mongols together
Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city
Chinese secrets like silk making and paper making were lost
26
Why did the communists win the civil war?
Chiang Kai-Shek was assassinated and Nat. Party fell apart
Many nationalists died in the Long March
Communists were better armed and had more money
Poor people of China liked promises of the Communist Party
27
Which Roman emperor allowed for Christianity to be legal and accepted?
Nero
Diocletian
Constantine
Julius Caesar
28
What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?
Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy
Sparta gave no rights to its women, but Athenian's did
Sparta was ruled by assembly, Athens was ruled by two kings
Sparta was obsessed with education, Athens-war
29
Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?
Christianity was seen as a violent religion
Christianity conflicted with system of human sacrifice
Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic
Roman beliefs did not require the payments of tithes
30
How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?
Weapons were developed to defend against invaders
They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.
They practiced organized religion and performed sacrifices
They had network of city-states with governments
31
How did Chinese culture influence Japan?
The Japanese adoption of hieroglyphics
Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties
The Japanese adopted a communist government from the Chinese
The Japanese adopted Hinduism from the Chinese
32
What kind of government was established after the Chinese revolution?
Capitalist Democracy
Traditionalist Theocracy
Socialist Monarchy
Communist Oligarchy
33
Why was writing so important to the river civilization?
It made farming easier
Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage
It made irrigation possible
It allowed people to marry whomever they chose
34
How did India move towards independence?
They revolted and fought violently against the British
Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods
They waited for the British to leave on their own
Mohandas Gandhi led a bloody war for independence
35
In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?
A government where every citizen has equal participation
A government which is ruled by a king or other monarch
A government ruled by the wealthy.
Representatives are elected to represent people
36
What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?
Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth
Desire for free speech and the ability to criticize gov't
The desire for the right to vote
The desire for freedom of religion
37
How did Hinduism support the caste system?
Upper castes must care for lower castes by paying taxes
Caste was determined by actions in previous life
Church attendance helps person to better accept caste system
It did not support the caste system
38
Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?
Last emperor of China that tried unify the people of China
Nationalist Party leader that tried to establish democracy
Japanese leader that tried to take over China
Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism
39
What was Japan’s role in WWII?
The Japanese fought with the U.S. against Germany
The Japanese had no role in WWII
Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific
The Japanese made an alliance with the Chinese and Koreans
40
Hindu belief that a person’s actions will determine reincarnate in the next life?
Brahman
Dharma
Karma
Yoga
41
Buddhists believe that life is full of pain and through meditation can one day achieve ______?
Nirvana
Valhalla
Dharma
Metallica
42
What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?
China surpassed the United States in technology
China developed a more efficient way to make valuable steel
Millions of Chinese people starved to death
Millions of Chinese people were saved from starvation
43
What Aryan practice still has a great impact on Indian culture and society today?
Mandate of Heaven
Caste system
Civil-Service Exam
Communism
44
Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?
People are born into their castes
People could marry up and move into a different caste
People cannot move between castes during one lifetime
Person's caste dictates jobs, education, and social group
45
What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?
Silk, concrete, paper, and guns
Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk
Arches, columns, aqueducts and bricks
Books, newspapers and magazines
46
What is the DMZ?
A new weapon developed during WWII
The initials of the leader of North Korea
Area between North and South Korea with no military presence
A disease that spread rapidly during the Korean War
47
Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?
The caste system
Paper, silk, fireworks
Porcelain, the wheel, the republic government system
Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history
48
What is a major belief of Buddhism?
Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path
Confucius followers are God’s chosen ones and he loves them
Five key relationships help you achieve harmony in life
One must follow he five pillars of faith

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