How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

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1
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
created the first wheel and writing system
developed what is now algebra
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
2
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
The Guptas established a gold standard
Many new lands were added to the empire
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
Learning, literature, and art flourished
3
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
wanted their possessions to help identify them
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
4
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
5
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
6
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The implementation of art and architecture
The practice of mythology
The democracy centered government
The domestication of animals
7
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
a poor boy studying mathematics
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
8
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
they did not bury their dead
they put food and objects in graves
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
9
What would be an example of theocracy?
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
president being elected by the people to lead government
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
10
What cultural change brought about the following:
development of complex government
growth of complex, organized religion
adoption of agriculture
development of metal tools
11
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
tolerance
compassion
friendship
loyalty
12
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
Worshiped one common god
In organized temples built to worship the gods
Believed that all living things had a spirit
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
13
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
South America
African sub-continent
Australia
India
14
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the absence of cultural ideals
the lack of a central power of government
the importance of foreign trade
the rapid pace of industrialization
15
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
The Great India War
Mauryan Battle
Battle of Harappa
Kalinga Battle
16
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
decentralized form of Japan's government
influence of Buddhism in Japan
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
17
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor
the Vedas were written because of it
18
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
19
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
required to work on the building projects
20
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
government official caught stealing money from a temple
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
21
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
caste
ostracism
sari
kowtowing
22
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
people did not want to become politicians
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
No one would listen to the leaders
the lack of a written language
23
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
the right of the people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
the lack of social mobility
24
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
dharma
yoga
nirvana
karma
25
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A new capital building being built in London, England
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
26
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
call for a stricter government and punishment system
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
rejection of merit-based government employment system
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
27
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
Caring for the poor was their top priority
They were half men and half gods
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
28
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Education
Fighting
Family
Colonizing
29
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Nativistic
Abrahamic
30
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Vedas
Karma
Reincarnation
Dharma

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